Parishes Ready for ARISE Together in Christ/Levantate Process in Diocese

Western Kentucky Catholic Graphic by Jennifer Farley Hunt Western Kentucky Catholic 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Volume 39, Number 6, August, 2012

even trying? find out. • Would I like to do some faith sharing? ARISE Season 1 is open to anyone. Or would I find it – should I say it – over- Only 90 minutes a week for 6 weeks can bearing? change your life. You may sign up for a Parish teams agreed that with just a group in your parish on the weekend to be little of motivation, parishioners could will announced in your parish bulletin. Fr. John Meredith listened at table as Blessed Mother Parish team members plan accept their pastor’s friendly invitation. Parish teams went home after the for the upcoming first season of Arise/Levantate. Photo by Tom Rhodes ARISE Season 1 might be just what evangelization workshop to begin planning Western Kentucky Catholics’ spirits During the month of April, 2012, parish their parish’s first season of the new spiri- in their daily activities begins to go out and need. ARISE/Levantate teams throughout the tual renewal process that is sweeping the let themselves evangelize and be evange- Evangelization workshops were Diocese of Owensboro met for workshops Diocese of Owensboro– ARISE Together lized.” asked: in Christ. This process offers the oppor- in evangelization. During the evan- • Are there times tunity for new friendships, stronger faith, ARISE Together in Christ parish teams gelization workshops when your faith is and a deeper relationship with God through are looking ahead to a September Sunday held at ARISE To- in doubt? for participants to sign up for Season One. prayer and the Scriptures in a small-group gether in Christ par- • And you’re not setting. Faith sharing groups will begin in October. ish teams reflected sure what life’s all Participants may sign up for a group dur- on these questions: about? ing a weekend to be announced in their • Is my faith’s fervor It might help to parish. slowly, slowly dy- share with people Pope John Paul II used the term new ing? who care. Meeting evangelization. Sister Ethel-Marie Biri, • Is Evangelization in small groups can SSND, described the new evangelization something I’m not help participants as an awakening within a person in which

ones own personal encounter with Jesus’ Requested Service Change stimulates one’s own conversion to Him. ARISETRAININGSESSIONSSeptember10Ǧ13 One can’t hold this inside, Sr. Ethel-Marie explained. Because of that encounter and ENGLISHSESSIONS conversion to Jesus and being filled with His Good News, a Catholic Christian feels DATE TIME PLACE MONDAY BlessedMother impelled to reach out to others. 6:30Ǧ8:30PM “What happens,” she said, “is that the September10,2012 OWENSBORO person in their home, in their workplace, TUESDAY St.MaryoftheWoods 10:00AMǦnoon September11,2012 WHITESVILLE A Calendar of Events TUESDAY HolySpirit 6:30Ǧ8:30PM In The Diocese September11,2012 BOWLINGGREEN  • The Mass of Inclusion on Sunday,

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Please Respond Before SEPT. 4, 2012 2 August, 2012 In Jubilee Year, Diocese of Owensboro Initiates Arise, Together in Christ Jesus Christ, Our Lord. All 79 parishes of asking the Church universal to look seri- My dear friends, with an 11:00 a.m. Mass at the Owensboro Sportscenter. the diocese have signed on to be a part of ously at itself and assure that the Gospel When planning for this jubilee got un- the effort. Some parishes may have only a message of Jesus is still proclaimed boldly At the Chrism Mass handful of participants and larger parishes and innovatively. This Synod will like- on April 3, 2012 the derway, it was important that many facets of church life be celebrated. One focal may have hundreds. wise celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Owensboro All active Catholics will be engaged opening of the Second Vatican Council on initiated our year-long element of our observance will be launch- ing Arise, Together in Christ. This parish during the seasons as Arise will touch October, 1962. observance of a jubilee many facets of parish life through Sunday The first of August finds all of us look- year. On December 9, centered process for spiritual renewal will Most Reverend build upon important renewal efforts of homilies, small faith-sharing groups, fam- ing to summer’s end and the different pace William F. 1937 Pope Pius XI cre- ily and individual prayer, perhaps a parish of life that the Fall season brings. Please Medley, Bishop the last thirty years: Renew in the mid- ated the diocese, sepa- mission, or special workshops to heighten pray for the success of Arise and consider of Owensboro rating the western third 1980’s and Renew 2000 at the turn of the millennium Arise will begin this Fall of our responses to young adults. how you might strive to revitalize your of the commonwealth of Kentucky from 2012 and continue through five Spring/Fall The embrace of the Diocese of Ow- faith and that of your family. the Archdiocese of Louisville. Bishop seasons. ensboro to Arise corresponds very well May God bless you all. Francis Cotton, a Kentucky native, was Our pastors and other church leaders with the life of the universal church. Pope named the first bishop and charged with Yours in Christ, attest that previous programs of parish- Benedict XVI will assemble representative establishing the structures of the local centered parish renewal have created bishops and leaders from around the world church. On December 8th of this year we generations of new leaders and invited this October for a Synod to explore the will observe an event as the centerpiece of + Most Reverend William F. Medley thousands to a deepened relationship with new evangelization. The Holy Father is our celebration of 75 years of God’s graces Bishop of Owensboro Bishop Medley’s Calendar for August 2012: • August 1 6:30 p.m. Feast Day Mass, St. Alphonsus, Owensboro • August 2 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 2 Gathering/Luncheon 5:00 p.m. Campus Minister Gathering • August 4 2:00 p.m. Opening Prayer, Fancy Farm Picnic • August 5 2:00 p.m. Mass of Inclusion, Blessed Mother Parish, Owensboro Jubilee Event • August 6 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 6 Gathering/Luncheon August 7 9:00 a.m. CPC Staff Mass and Meeting, CPC 1:00 a.m. Provincial Tribunal Welcome, Catholic Pastoral Center • August 8 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 4 Gathering/Luncheon • August 9 Catholic Conference of Kentucky Executive Board Meeting, Louisville, KY Provincial Meeting, Louisville, KY • August 10 Provincial Meeting, Louisville, KY • August 11 5:30 p.m. Mass, Diocesan Young Adult Group, Christ the King, Madisonville August 12 1:00 p.m. Mass, 5 Year Anniversary, American Cancer Society Honors Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center 5:00 p.m. Rural Life Celebration, Sportscenter, Owensboro Jubilee Event • August 14 12:00 p.m. Meeting, Religious Superiors of the Diocese Lourdes during Special Ceremony • August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary PADUCAH,Ky. - (Friday, June 1, 2012) – Lourdes Hospital’s Relay for Life • August 18 11:00 a.m. Seminarian Picnic, Paducah team has earned the worldwide ranking as one of the top five fundraising • August 18 4:30 p.m. Mass, Diocesan Faith Formation Leaders, Mount St. Joseph teams in the world, out of 250,000 relay teams. Lourdes is also the • August 19 3:00 p.m. Mass, Fancy Farm Deanery Faith Formation, St. Jerome top Relay for Life fundraising team in the state of Kentucky. National • August 20 9:30 a.m. Personnel Board Meeting, CPC representatives from the American Cancer Society presented the Lourdes 1:30 p.m. Priests’ Council Meeting, CPC team with a special award today for their hard work. This year’s Lourdes’ • August 21 9:00 a.m. CPC Staff Mass and Meeting, CPC Dancing with Our Stars dancing competition raised a record-breaking • August 22 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 3 Gathering/Luncheon $220, 500. Additional fundraisers bring the Lourdes total to $224,587 with • August 26 2:00 p.m. Mass, Black Catholics, Blessed Sacrament Chapel monies still coming in. Seated: Christina Fields, Kay Fields, Suzanne Jubilee Event Farmer, Rita Bailey, Chris Hayes, Samantha Taylor Standing from left: • August 28 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Paducah Office, Lourdes Hospital, Paducah Scott Dillard, Stephanie Elder, Mark Rhodes, Leslie Heath, Cindy Erickson, • August 30 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 5 Gathering/Luncheon Chris Sims, Reuel Johnson, Becky Walker, Kathe Aydlotte, Ayron Corbitt, and Abby Harvey Submitted by Suzanne Farmer, Lourdes Public Relations Coordinator. August, 2012 3 St. Jerome Parish Publishes “The Catholic Settlement” to Mark Parish’s 175th Anniversary FANCY FARM,Ky. - For the 175th An- us along our faith journey,” explained Cyn- niversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church thia Elder, editor of the most recent pub- in Fancy Farm, KY, the Parish chose to lication. “They are stories of how we got update the history of the community as where we are, and how we have survived well as the families of the Parish and all these years as a Catholic community,” community. In calling for the update, Fr. she continued. Darrell Venters, pastor since 2009, stated, The book, available from St. Jerome “The family is the domestic church, and Church in Fancy Farm, is being printed the history of a parish is the history of the by www.lulu.com. It is available as a people as they live out their role. Fami- hard copy, soft copy or even as an e-book. lies evangelize each other through their “The good thing about this publication common life, and in turn witness to their method is that you can order one copy or neighbors the gospel and Christian values. one hundred. The Church does not have An updated history book will reflect all to keep an inventory of them,” Elder com- the contributions the families have made mented. “There are many people outside to this community.” our community who are very interested Taking A History Book of St. Jerome, “The Catholic Settlement”, a History of St. Jerome Church 1836-2011, is being in our heritage for one reason or another. Fancy Farm, KY 1836-1986, compiled presented to the Fr. Darrell Venters and the St. Jerome Church Parish Council This means of publication makes it easier by Brother Leo Willett, as a model, and by Cynthia Elder and Denis Wilson, members of the editorial committee who for those people to order the new history Brother Leo’s research of the community updated the history of St. Jerome Church on the 175th Anniversary of the Parish book.” and families, a committee, headed by Cyn- in Fancy Farm, KY. Submitted photo thia Elder, researched events and changes • The Western over the last 25 years. memories and stories of parishioners and community members Kentucky Catho- throughout the years. Additionally, there are stories of “Profiles Throughout the new book, “the lic is published Catholic settlement”, A History of St. Je- in Faith”. monthly ex- rome Church 1836-2011, are excerpts of “These stories and writings are about people who have helped cept June and July from The Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Diocesan Review Board Mem- Western Kentucky Catholic Graphic by Jennifer Farley Hunt Join us for 2012 Reflection Days Locust Street, ij$XJĮ:RPHQRIWKH*RVSHOVį bers Ready to Respond to Calls ij6HSWĮ:RPHQLQ(DUO\&KXUFKį The members of the Board who deal with sexual abuse Owensboro, KY. 42301 ij2FW Į0DU\LQWKH*RVSHOVį allegations in the Diocese of Owensboro are as follows: Mr. •Publisher: Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of Owensboro, Ky. ij1RY Į6SHFWDFXODU:RPHQį Ken Bennett, Mr. Mike Boone, Ms. Kay Castlen, Chair, Rev. • Editor: Mel Howard, [email protected] ij'HF Į6SHFWDFXODU:RPHQ Mike Clark, JCL, Rev. Pat Connell, Mr. Jeff Ebelhar, Mr. Mike Flaherty, Mr. Nicholas Goetz, Mr. Brandon Harley, • Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St., Time: First Friday of each month Ms. Teresa Henry, Mr. Dan Howard, Sr. Eula Johnson, Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone: 270-683-1545. Fax: 270- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 683-6883 There will be group prayer, quiet time, lunch, faith SCN. Ms. Louanne Payne serves as the Bishop’s liaison $15 fee sharing, and a different presentation each month. to the Review Board. • See the present edition and back issues of the WKC Online at includes lunch http://www.rcdok.org/ministries/communications/WKC_online.php 5HŏHFWLRQGD\VZLOOEHOHGE\6LVWHU$QQ0F*UHZ268 Any person who wishes to communicate with the 7RUHJLVWHUFDOO.DWK\0F&DUW\  H[W Diocesan Review Board is asked to call the Catholic Pas- • Story Deadline: 15th of month prior to publication. 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The Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor submitted for publication in the Western Kentucky 64th Annual Raffle & Barbeque phone numbers of the members of this Board will not be made public. Catholic must be signed and with contact information, may be Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 602 edited for space, a lack of charity or a lack of clarity, and are Sycamore Street, Owensboro, Ky You may also contact the Board via Saturday, August 4. 2012 email at [email protected]. Be not necessarily those of the publisher or editor of The Western Flea market open 8:00 am until-1:00 pm— sure to include your contact informa- Kentucky Catholic. Please let us know politely if you find games, silent auction and raffle ticket sales tion. 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Steve: Pastor of St. Paul Parish, Leitchfield, next program, which begins the Kentucky and St. Elizabeth Parish, Clarkson, Kentucky effective week of Oct. 22, 2012. June 12, 2012 The mission of this program is to • Johnson, Rev. Dave: Pastor of St. Peter of Antioch, Waverly and prepare people for the ministry of Sacred Heart Parish, Waverly, Kentucky, effective June 12, 2012. spiritual direction and to enhance the skills of experienced spiritual • Joseph, Rev. Jojy – pastor of Sacred Heart, Russellville, Kentucky directors, in the spirit of Saint effective June 12, 2012. Angela Merici. Participants will meet for eight weekly sessions over a two-year period. The Spiritual • Marydasan, Rev. Joosa: Pastor of St. Edward, Fulton, Kentucky, Direction Training Program at St. Jude, Clinton, Kentucky, and Sacred Heart, Hickman, Kentucky Mount Saint Joseph began in effective May 21, 2012. 2004. More than 35 people from across the U.S. have completed the • Puthenpurackal, Rev. Jegin: Pastor of St. Peter of Alcantara, program. Stanley, Kentucky and St. Augustine, Reed, Kentucky, effective May 21, 2012. OTHER APPOINTMENTS Topics and daTes • Byrd, Rev. Freddie: Episcopal Vicar to the Blessed John Paul II Spirituality ...... Oct. 22-26, 2012 Catholic School effective June 12, 2012 Spiritual Direction ...... Jan. 14-18, 2013 • Shonis, Rev. Tony: Director, Ongoing Formation for Priests The Inner Journey...... April 15-19, 2013 effective June 12, 2012. Prayer and Scripture ...... July 22-26, 2013 • Whistle, Rev. Brad: Episcopal Vicar to the Owensboro Catholic Schools effective February 1, 2012 Theology...... Oct. 14-18, 2013 Posted by the Bishop’s Office on July 12, 2012 Ethics of Spiritual Direction...... Jan. 13-17, 2014 PAROCHIAL VICAR Supervision ...... April 7-11, 2014 • Geraci, Rev. Kenneth, CPM: Parochial Vicar of St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville, Kentucky, effective July 16, 2012. Case Studies and Retreat ...... July 21-25, 2014 Marriage Saving Each weekly session will be led by a team of The During the weekend phase of Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with trained spiritual directors. Presence at all sessions is a long i) a series of presentations are given by a team of three couples and required to receive a certificate. deadline a priest. The team presents a technique of communication that enables To register or for more information, contact to register is you to take a good look at most areas of your relationship. After each Aug. 15, 2012 presentation you have time to discuss the presentation in the privacy of Sheila Blandford: 270-229-4103 ext. 804 your room. For confidential information about or to register for the August [email protected] program beginning with a weekend on Aug. 17-19 call (270) 683-1545 A brochure can be found at www.msjcenter.org ext.346 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site (Limited scholarships are available. Contact Sister Ann McGrew: 270-229-0200) at www.retrouvaille.org. Find us on Facebook: search Retrouvaille of Owensboro.

DOES YOUR MARRIAGE NEED HELP? Go to: www.retrouvaille.org or email [email protected]. In Owensboro, call: 270-683-1545 ext.346. Holy Name of Jesus, Celebrating 75 Years of Parish Life in Western Kentucky August, 2012 5 Henderson fours sisters arrived at the request of Father History Jenkins, St. Louis’ 3rd pastor. The order Catholics have been present in Hen- served the parish until 2000 when the last derson County since the early 1800s sister left the parish. Today, the parish now when 10 Catholic families were reported has one Ursuline teaching at the school. to be living here. In 1824 Father Elisha With the fewer numbers of religious, J. Durbin was sent to western Kentucky however, have come greater numbers of to minister to the faithful. For many lay people serving the parish in various years, he offered mass in various homes ministries. In 2012, Holy Name has 1,565 in the town. In 1861, Henderson’s first families registered, with 4,035 members. Of catholic church, St. Louis, was built on those, 1,822 serve in various ministries. The the corner of Ingram and Third streets. school now extends an entire block of Second The current Holy Name church was the Street and includes a parish hall/cafeteria for dream of Fr. Thomas Tierney, who expect- gatherings of various civic and religious orga- ed it to be the diocesan cathedral some day. nizations. The church block includes all parish offices. St. Margaret’s It took five years to build and the first mass Chapel, a separate facility, is located on the north end of town. The in it was celebrated in 1891. The total cost Catholic cemetery on the south end of town still retains the name of was $50,000. In 1986 when the parish cel- St. Louis Cemetery. ebrated their centennial, the stained glass Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 511 Second Street, Henderson, KY windows alone were valued at $750,000. 42420. 270-826-2096 www.holynameparish.net The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Mass Schedule taught in parish schools since 1872 when Saturday: 4 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Spanish, 5:30 p.m. Youth Holy Name of Jesus Church, Henderson Editor’s Note: The photos and articles for this parish history feature published dur- ing the 75th Jubilee Year for the Diocese Immaculate Conception, Earlington of Owensboro is compiled and submitted by the Diocesan Archives Office. History The Earlington Catholic Church dates back to 1847 when Father Elisha Durbin offered Mass in a local home. On December 11, 1872 Celebrating 200 years of Faith Immaculate Conception Church was formally established and the first Saint Anthony the Abbot church was dedicated in August 1873. At this time the congregation had Catholic Church approximately 30 families. In September 1875 four Sisters of Loretto requests the honour opened a parochial school in the church and four Sisters of Charity of of your presence Nazareth took over the school in 1890. at Holy Mass on Sunday, A new church was consecrated on May 31, 1888 to accommodate the September 23, 2012 450 parishioners. The three tower bells, along with the Stations of the at ten o’clock Cross and a pipe organ (the last two eventually replaced) were donated in the morning, CST to the church by a “reverent gentleman” from Belgium. In October 1888 Saint Anthony Church, the townspeople placed a very fine clock in the tower, thus allowing the 1654 Highway 79, town to benefit from the striking of the bells. Hardinsburg, KY 40143 The pipe organ was often used on special occasions by the first pas- Reception with meal immediately tor, Father Coenen, who entertained with delightful organ recitals, and following in Saint Anthony Parish Hall is said to have written a number of Mass compositions. In the spring of R.S.V.P. to 270-257-2132 1894 the stained glass windows were installed in the church. The Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph came to the school in 1914 and continued their service until the closing of the school in 1978. At that time Nazareth Picnic it was moved to Christ the King School in Madison- Sisters of Charity of Nazareth ville. The parish hall was completed in the summer Motherhouse Campus off of Highway 31 of 1985 and was dedicated by Bishop McRaith. just outside Bardstown, Ky. Immaculate Conception Parish, 112 S. Day Saturday, August 25, 2-8 p.m. Street, Earlington, KY 42410-1523. 270-383- 4743 Capital Prizes: 1st - $2,000, 2nd - $1,000, 3rd - Mass Schedule: Sunday: 8 a.m. $500, and a handmade quilt Chicken Dinner and all the trimmings – adults $8 Immaculate Conception Church, Earlington and children 12 and under -$5 6 August, 2012 Celebrating 75 Years of Parish Life in Western Kentucky 1880 and was taught by two St. Ann, Morganfield St. Joseph, Leitchfield graduates from History Nazareth Col- St. Ann Catholic Church in Morgan- lege, but closed field was erected in 1876 and dedicated due to low en- in March 1878. St. Ann School opened rollment. It was in 1912, staffed by four Sisters of Charity reopened in of Nazareth. In 1958 it reached an enroll- 1948 with the ment of 379. As with many rural Catholic Sisters of St. schools, enrollment declined and by 1976 Francis teach- was at 255 students. The school year of ing. Eventually 1985 would be the last year the Sisters the Ursuline of Charity would run St. Ann School. In Sisters of Mount 1989, St. Agnes School in Uniontown was St. Joseph took control. In 1970 the school closed and the students were transferred to was closed and the school building was St. Ann. The school had fifteen teachers demolished in 1991 to make way for the (including two Ursuline Sisters) and two new parish center, which was dedicated aides. that year. In 1997 the parish constructed a 16,000 Many priests served St. Joseph Parish, square foot parish hall. The hall included one of the most notable being Father Louis space for the parish offices, a main hall, Beruatto, who became pastor in 1908 and an activity room, cafeteria and kitchen. In remained for forty-eight years. In 1956 he 1999-2000 the church underwent an inte- returned to his native Italy. rior renovation which included cleaning St. Joseph has a long history of devoted of the stained glass windows, new light pastors, sisters and laity who have served fixtures, restoration of the Stations of the the parish. It is grateful for their example as St. Joseph Church, Leitchfield Cross, and the replacement of the sanctu- we move forward in our mission to spread ary crucifix with a new larger one. History the Gospel. In 2012 a county-wide capital cam- St. Ann Church, Morganfield Catholics were gathering in Leitchfield St. Joseph Parish, 109 West Walnut Street paign was started to build a new Catholic Morganfield, KY 42437. 270-389-2287 starting in 1840. In 1869 the community Leitchfield, KY 42754. 270-259-3028 School to be named John Paul II Catholic http://www.st-annrcc.com/ began acquiring property for a church. http://www.rcdok.org/parishes/?parish_ School. St. Ann also contains a nine and Mass Schedule The railroad connecting Elizabethtown id=135 a half acre cemetery consisting of 5,500 Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. with Paducah brought more Catholics, Mass Schedule burial plots in five sections. Fourteen Reconciliation. Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 PM particularly the Irish, to the neighborhood. Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. priests have served as pastors of St. Ann Anytime by appointment. A parochial school was opened from 1875- Roman Catholic Church. St. Ann Parish, 304 S. Church Street, Postcursillo which these constitute as a : responsibility, and responsibility often my Ideal? Where does my commitment to Cursillo Person is searching for Christ, Person is sounds like a burden that imprisons us and God and the Church fit into my life? If we encountering Christ, and Person is follow- is seen as a duty. When empowered by the say that the Cursillo is our primary aposto- My name is Bob Da- ing Christ. In discussion with Mr. Aguillon Spirit, our duty toward God can be both late, then it must be primary. It cannot be vis. I began living my we learned about the Cursillo Movement a joy and a blessing. In order to make a simply a hobby when it fits into our busy Fourth Day at the Men’s as a primary apostolic call to vocation and commitment to do God’s work and answer schedule. Whatever we commit to Christ 65th Cursillo weekend commitment. I think that we would all His call, we need to enter into a special should be given all of our efforts. Ongoing in March 2007 in the agree that God has called us to a special kind of relationship with God where we conversion is essential for the Cursillo. Diocese of Owensboro vocation through the Cursillo Movement, are able to work with Him jointly and Thus, our life of Piety, Study and Action at Hawesville, KY. This but this is not a new call. It is the same completely. This kind of commitment we is essential to our living out our Fourth makes me a Cursillo neophyte considering call made at Baptism, Confirmation and call a covenant. Whatever we give to God, Day and doing the work of Evangelization. that there were 64 weekends before mine. renewed each time we celebrate Eucharist whether in our Parish, in a given ministry Group Reunion and Ultreya are also es- There sure must be hundreds of Cursillistas and any of the other sacraments. or the diocesan Cursillo Movement --- it sentials for Cursillistas because these help in the diocese of Owensboro. Any call from God begins with an act should be 100%. God does not say, “You to sustain and support our threefold life in At the June Ultreya, we were visited of conversion, a turning back to Him. This are my people, I am your God--- most of Christ. Part of this ongoing conversion is a by Cef Aguillon,Jr. who is the National turning back is always a commitment. The the time, some of the time, 50% of the continual commitment to service, to each English Coordinator for the USA Cursillo problem is with the word “commitment.” time.” He is our God all of the time! We other and to the work of the Cursillo, which Movement. He gave an uplifting and in- The lack of commitment is not just a symp- are His people all of the time! God never is the work of Christ and His Church. formative PowerPoint presentation titled: tom within religious circles. It pervades gives less than 100%, so why should we If you would like to know more about “ Cursillo Basic Overview: Purpose, Men- our entire society. The thought of a lifetime shortchange God? the Cursillo Movement, let’s become tality, & Methodology”. The main thrust of commitment to anything seems ridiculous It is important to simply ask ourselves friends by emailing me at : bob1davis@att. his presentation was on the methodology to many people. One of the problems with what was asked of us at the beginning of net. Cursillistas, this neophyte Cursillista of Precursillo, Cursillo Weekend, and making a commitment is that it involves the our Cursillo weekend--- What/Where is hopes to see you at the next Ultreya. St. Martin, Rome Celebrating 75 Years of Parish Life in Western Kentucky August, 2012 7 Over the years the par- History ticipation of parishioners In 1873 Father Ivo Schacht, pastor of has increased greatly. They St. Stephen in Owensboro, organized the have served as parish council townspeople of Rome into a new parish members, lectors, extraordi- and had a church built. Served by priests nary ministers of the Eucha- from surrounding parishes, St. Martin was rist, and religious education given its first pastor in 1891. The second teachers. pastor, Father Louis Herberth, served St. Martin Parish, 5856 from 1896-1922. He was responsible for KY 81, Owensboro, KY the beautiful stained glass windows that 42301. 270-685-0339 were donated in the early 20th century by http://www.rcdok.org/ the parishioners. These beautiful stained parishes/?parish_id=141 glass windows are still in the church to Mass Schedule this day. Saturday: 4 p.m. Nov. - March; 5 p.m. April - Oct.; In 1912 arrangements were made for Sunday: 7 a.m. the parish school to open, taught by the Join the Passionist Nuns Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph. Catholic Committee on Scouting An increase in enrollment required the in Praying for our Nation construction of a larger school just eight Plans Retreat Campout years later. With the school and parish In preparationThe Diocese for of our Owensboro National ElectionsCatholic we Committee will be onhosting Scouting Eucharistic will Eveningshold its of Annual Prayer throughoutRetreat Campout 2012 on both increasing in number, a new church was completed in 1957, a new rectory in theEac hweekend evening ofw ilAugustl consis t17-19, of Exposition 2012 at ofRushing the Blessed Creek 1964, and a new school in 1966. CampgroundSacrament, Scripture, at the Land Sermon Between by athe Father Lakes. of The Mercy, theme St. Martin Church, Rome forRenewal the weekend of Consecration is “Hike, of Pray, our Nation, Fish.” Rosary,The event Chaplet is for Webelosof Divine MercyII and andBoy Solemn Scouts Benediction. with BSA adult leadership

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History $25.00 per person, whichAu gincludesust 7th camping fees, patches, In 1870 under the direction of the Reverend Cracker Barrel and allSe pmeals.tember 4th Nicholas Ryan, the mission of St. Mary was es- Consult the diocesanOct owebsiteber 2nd at www.rcdok.org/min- tablished. Until this time, the people of the newly istries/scouting for a N scheduleovember of6th the - Election weekend Day! as well as established mission attended Mass at the surround- what to bring. The required registration forms for adults ing parishes. As soon as possible the members of “The more the human conscience succumbs to secularization and aremoves Form away B, from Form God...the D 4 moreor 5, the and Church Form has E. the Youthright and should the the mission erected a little frame church. Religious bringduty toForm appeal A, to Formthe God 3, of and mercy Form ‘with Dloud 3. cries.’ All forms These ‘loud can be services were held once a month and the people at- downloadedcries’ should be and the markprinted of the from Church the of websiteour times, crieslisted uttered above. to God to implore his mercy...” (Bl. John Paul II: Rich in Mercy #15) tended Mass and received the Sacraments. Families For additional information contact Jeff Hedges at 270- came to church by wagon, horseback or surrey. 925-7254 or [email protected]. After Mass the families would get together and exchange the local news. In April 1908, St. Mary of the Woods was given its first resident pastor, Father John Francis Knue. Join the Pa ssionist Nuns When Father Knue came to St. Mary there was in Praying for our Nation no rectory. He built a parish house and a church with the help of the parishioners. The stone for the In preparation for our National Elections we will be church was quarried from the Sheeran farm and hosting Eucharistic Evenings of Prayer throughout 2012

hauled to the church site by wagon and team. Un- Each evening will consist of Exposition of the Blessed derneath the church is a basement which served as Sacrament, Scripture, Sermon by a Father of Mercy, a place for meetings and celebrations. The church Renewal of Consecration of our Nation, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Solemn Benediction. was completed in 1910 and on November 6 it was dedicated. Join us from 6:30—8 p.m. on the following dates:

In the late fall of 1922 St. Mary School opened August 7th with four Dominican Sisters. It was in 1932 that the September 4th high school closed and St. Mary became totally an October 2nd elementary school. In the fall of 1959 a new school November 6th - Election Day! was built and in May, 1967 the school closed. “The more the human conscience succumbs to secularization and St. Mary of the Woods Parish, 4711 Hwy 105 moves away from God...the more the Church has the right and the S. McQuady, KY. 270-756-2093 duty to appeal to the God of mercy ‘with loud cries.’ These ‘loud cries’ should be the mark of the Church of our times, cries uttered http://www.rcdok.org/parishes/?parish_id=145 to God to implore his mercy...” (Bl. John Paul II: Rich in Mercy #15) Mass Schedule: Sunday: 8 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods Church, McQuady 8 August, 2012 Celebrating 75 Years of Parish Life in Western Kentucky St. Peter of St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley Alcantara Par- History ish, 81 Church Two local gentlemen, John Gaw and N.M. Lancaster, Street were responsible for the idea of having a church built in Owensboro, Stanley. In 1873 this was accomplished for the cost of K Y 4 2 3 0 1 . $4,000. It was not until 1880 that the parish was given its 270-764-1983 first pastor, Father T.P. Faunt. A second church was built http://www. in 1922 and is still in use by the parish. The basement was s t p e t e r a n d- divided into classrooms, which were used until a school and staugustine. convent for the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph were com/ built in 1952. Declining enrollment led to the closure of the school in 1984. Mass Schedule: The church underwent a renovation in 1972. A beauti- Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Jan, Mar, May, ful wooden raredos (an ornamental wall or screen that rises July, Sept, Nov; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. behind the high altar of a church, forming a background for it) was installed and the side altars were removed. The old St. Peter Cemetery on Overstreet Road (known as Lancaster St. Peter of Alcantara Church, Stanley Cemetery) has long since been out of use and a larger, well- kept cemetery is located about a mile from the church. Sts. Peter and Paul, Hopkinsville History Beginning as a missionary church in 1866, Sts. Peter and Paul became an independent parish in 1878. The original church, built in 1872, measured 20’ x 40’. The second building stood from 1927 until May 2001, when it was removed to make room for a larger church completed in November 2002. The footprint of the current church covers the land area of both the original 1872 church and the 1927 church and rectory. In gratitude for earlier generations, many treasured elements of the old buildings were incorporated into the new church. One such element is the altar which is currently in the bell tower. Hand carved in 1898, the altar resided in both previous church buildings. The parish school, which opened in 1947 with fifteen students, continues to educate students through- out Christian County. Offering preschool through eighth grade, the school maintains its strong Catholic identity while its students achieve some of the highest test scores in the county and state. This Catholic identity is also evident in the many ministries alive in the parish which reach out to its own families and to those in the community. One example of this outreach involves hundreds of people blessed with food donations made by parishioners throughout the year. Another vibrant ministry is per- petual Eucharistic adoration which has been thriving in the parish for ten years.

Celebrating 125 Years Saint Elizabeth Church in Curdsville will be celebrating the church’s 125th Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Hopkinsville anniversary on Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, 902 E. Ninth Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. 270-885-8522 http://www.stsppchurch.org/ Sunday, September

16, 2012. Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; For information, email Mon - Sat 8:00 am & Wed 5:30 pm [email protected] or call Misa en Español: dom. 2:00 & 10:30 pm jueves - 5:30 pm. Reconciliation : Saturday: 2-4 pm. Wed: 4:30 pm; Español: 2do, 4to 270-229-4134 & 5to Sab. a las 3 pm A Calendar of Events (Continued from page 1) August, 2012 9 • A Day of Prayer with Saint Angela Merici will be offered at the Mount Saint • Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph 2012-2013 Quilt Club Tickets are now available. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center on August 11, 2012, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. New Quilt Club Drawings begin October 5, 2012 . For information call 270-229-4103, ext Contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-4103 ext 802 or look online at www.msjcenter. 278 or email [email protected] org. • A Thomas Merton Retreat, “Bringing Light to the Darkness,” will be held at the Mount • The next Spinning Day at Mount Saint Joseph is Saturday, August 11, 2012. Ses- Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Nov. 17-18, 2012. Retreat Director is Brother sions begin at 10:00 am. Future Date: November 10, 2012. To register, call Kathy Dan Kenneth Phillips. To register, call Kathy McCarty at 270-229-4103 ext 802. A flyer can McCarty at 270-229-4103 ext 802 or look online at www.msjcenter.org. be found at www.msjcenter.org. • Tenth Annual Rural Life Celebration The Diocesan Rural Life Committee • March for Life 2013: Forty Years after Roe v. Wade. The Diocesan Gospel of Life Commit- invites you to attend the tenth annual Rural Life Celebration scheduled for August tee is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington D.C. to take part in the March for Life on January 12, 2012 from 5:00 till 7:00 PM at the Owensboro Sportscenter. This event cel- 25, 2013. Plan to make reservations by December 10, 2012. $50 per registration and mail your ebrates the connection between the production of our food and fiber and those of check to: Diocese of Owensboro, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, Ky 42301, Attention: Richard us that enjoy the fruits of our farms and fields. This year the event is part of the Murphy. All travelers are asked to have their final payments in by January 10, 2013. 75th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of the Diocese of Owensboro. • Retrouvaille. Does your marriage need help? Go to: www.retrouvaille.org or email • A retreat day “Teach Us To Pray” that will be held at Mount Saint Joseph on [email protected]. Call 270-683-1545 ext.346 to find out about Retrouvaille August 18 sponsored by the Offices of Faith Formation, Planning & Parish Services weekends. and Youth Ministry. This retreat day will fulfill the spiritual formation piece of the CREDO (Certification for Religious Educators of the Diocese of Owensboro) process for catechists and youth ministers, but it is open and beneficial to all who wish to accomplish what St. Catherine of Sienna spoke of when she said, “By humble and faithful prayer, the soul acquires, with time and perseverance, every virtue.” • Lourdes Foundation opened its Charity Golf registration for Lourdes Foundation’s 13th annual Charity Golf Open, featuring Marquette Transportation, title sponsor. The outing will be hosted at the Country Club of Paducah on Monday, Aug. 27, with two tee times offered at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Register by Aug. 10 by call- ing 270-444-2353 or visit www.eLourdes.com. • “The OCHS class of 1977 is having a reunion at Immaculate Parish Hall on Sept. 1, 2012. If you are or know a member of that class that does not have an invita- tion, please call Teresa Brown at 270-925-3039. Leave a message if she doesn’t answer and she will get back to you.” • The Marian Conference hosted by the Diocese of Owensboro will be held at the Owensboro Riverpark Center on September 8, 2012, from 8:00 am to 7:00pm. The conference is a 75th Diocesan Jubilee event. Contact Lisa Englert (270)993-8896 or Rachel Evans (270)570-2170 for information. • Saint Elizabeth Church in Curdsville is celebrating 125 years of parish life Sept. 16, 2012. For more information contact the parish office at stelizabeth@att. net. Call 270-229-4134. • St Pius X Parish Mission featuring Richard Lane, EWTN TV evangelist from Sept. 23-26, 2012, at 3418 US Hwy. 60 East,Owensboro. For information, look online at http://stpiustenthparish.org. • Youth Rally For Life will take place on Friday October 19, 2012, at the Owens- boro Sportscenter. The rally is for middle and high school youth throughout the diocese. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and will end with a balloon rosary launch. There will be music by Maria Spears and speakers that include Julia Holcomb, former fiancée of Steven Tyler, Kelly Clinger, former back-up singer to Brittany Spears as well as her husband and others. Mark your calendar….more info to follow!! • Diocesan Family Day, Saturday, October 20, 2012, 11:00am-7:00pm at Gasper River Catholic Camp & Retreat Center. Please contact Tami or Charlotte in the Family Life Office to confirm attendance. (270) 683-1545 or tami.urcia@pastoral. org. • The Annual Marian Retreat Weekend at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center is October 20-21, 2012 with Msgr. Bernard Powers, Retreat Director. Contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-4103 ext 802 or look online at www. msjcenter.org. • A Fall Women’s Retreat at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center is scheduled for Nov. 10-11, 2012. Retreat Directors are Sr. Ann McGrew OSU and Sr Marietta Wethington OSU. Contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-4103 ext 802 or look online at www.msjcenter.org. 10 August, 2012 Unplanned Pregnancy – Help, Encouragement, Support and Hope Is A Phone Call Away By Delores Turnage Spirit in this life affirming ministry. Most of the women Call the Opportunities for Life who call the helpline do not want to have an abortion, but Helpline at 1-800-822-5824, available 24 because their situations are often so complex and abortion hours a day, 7 days a week. is legal, they see it as a solution to their problem. We are Twenty five years ago the Bishop’s of able to offer them real support and help to see that they Kentucky created the Opportunities for have options. Life Ministry Helpline to assist people The Opportunities for Life (OFL) Ministry is one of who are in unplanned pregnancy situa- the Dioceses’ best kept secrets to both people who need the tions. The Helpline is staffed by trained service and to people who may have a passion to volunteer. volunteers who provide information and Brenda, along with Peggy Sheiko, the other Regional Pro- referrals to places in the community to gram Coordinator located in Lexington, are in the process help the caller get the help they need to of developing a marketing plan to get the word out that the make Life Affirming choices. Most of OFL Helpline is available to anyone facing an unplanned the callers to the Helpline are in abortion pregnancy. Your help in passing the word about this min- vulnerable situations. This simply means istry would be greatly appreciated. they have conceived a baby that has not If you are looking for a wonderful volunteer opportunity been planned and they are in situations that you can do from home, when you are available, and which are less than ideal for them to con- have a passion for life and helping others, this may be just tinue the pregnancy. what you are looking for. This ministry has so much to offer The caller may be the pregnant in- Brenda Thomson accompanied by her two of her four children. those in need, as well as those who are seeking a volunteer dividual, a boyfriend, friend, husband, Ryan and Kayla. Michael, Jessica, and husband, Mickey, not opportunity. To get more information about the Helpline mother, father, or grandparent. Callers are shown. Tom Rhodes photo. Ministry or to volunteer, please call 1-888-496-3638 or seeking help and someone to talk to and impacted my own life. Through listening and offering assistance to check out HYPERLINK “http://www.opportunitiesforlife. THAT is what the Helpline Volunteers do callers in time of crisis, I have been able to see the work of the Holy org/” \t “_blank” www.opportunitiesforlife.org. best …..LISTEN. Opportunities for Life (OFL), in the The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint The FaThers oF Mercy PresenT: Owensboro Diocese, is coordinated by Help the a Family Vocation Day entitled: Brenda Thomson. A member of St. Pius X Sisters Joseph in Maple Mount, Ky. parish. Brenda became involved with the celebrate their Helpline in 2000. At that time, Brenda, a Centennial! invite you to our 42nd annual registered nurse, was a full time wife and ate Have I oved Thee mother of two small children. She was L LS !&!-),9%.2)#(-%.4#/.&%2%.#%S looking for a way to volunteer but still be PICNIC Bring the Whole Family! at home with her children. She picked up a brochure about the Opportunities for Life Sunday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Ministry at Mass one Sunday at St. Pius For the benefit of the retired Ursuline Sisters August 18, 2012 X. Serving barbecue pork, mutton, Fathers of Mercy Brenda says, “I felt called to this minis- 3HAKER-USEUM2Ds!UBURN +9 try because life, children, and motherhood chicken, burgoo 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. See reverse for full schedule. are all close to my heart.” She received the Games! Crafts! Yard Sale! Silent Auction! (Booths open 10:30-3:00) required training and became a Helpline Clergy & Religious in Attendance volunteer. She was able to answer calls Located 12 miles west of Owensboro on Hwy. 56 at home at times that she was available $ based on her family’s schedule. Eventu- Grand Raffle Prizes: Tickets only 2 each Congregation of the Fathers of Franciscan Missionaries of the ally, Brenda was asked to assist with the ‡$ZHHNªVVWD\LQ3HQVDFROD)ORULGD ZLWKWUDYHOVWLSHQG  Mercy, Auburn, KY Eternal Word, Irondale, AL training of new volunteers and to serve on ‡‡‡‡+DQGPDGH4XHHQ6L]H4XLOW the Opportunities for Life Advisory Board. ‡6HWRI/HQR[&KLQD‡¨+DLHU/&'+'79 In 2010 Brenda became the Regional Pro- Get your tickets from any Ursuline Sister or call gram Coordinator. Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, Sisters Servants of the Eternal In addition to managing the OFL 270-229-4103 ext. 278. Tickets available at the picnic. Nashville, TN Word, Irondale, AL Helpline and the volunteer base, she recruits and trains new volunteers in the Owensboro Diocese and the Archdiocese

Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker, Carmelite Sisters of the Divine of Louisville. Brenda indicated that she Walton, KY Heart of Jesus, Owensboro, KY Breakdancing feels a passion for this ministry and the Beatboxing work that it does with women who are in 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999 Free Lunch 270-229-4103 ∙ Fax 270-229-4953 Mass, Confessions, Adoration difficult situations. She also added, “Be- www.ursulinesmsj.org ∙ [email protected] See reverse for more information. ing a volunteer with OFL has profoundly License #0290 30/.3/2%$/2'!.):%$"9&!-),96/#!4)/.-).)342)%3s777&!-),96/#!4)/.3/2' Christian Leadership Institute August, 2012 11 The Christian Leadership In- stitute returned to the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center the week of June 24-29. This is the 24th year for the pro- gram of the Diocese of Owensboro, which seeks to build Christian leadership skills in high school stu- dents. “There were 15 teenagers from across the diocese working on communication skills, seeking consensus, forms of prayer and developing their own liturgy and programs,” said Melinda Prunty, an Ursuline Associate and director of youth ministry for the Diocese of Owensboro. At the end of the week, the students come up with Melinda Prunty, standing, directs three small groups during the Students in the Christian Leadership Institute fill out a survey Christian Leadership Institute on June 26 at Mount Saint Joseph a project to complete when they to help them learn about whom they are and what they hope to return home. Conference and Retreat Center. Prunty is the director of the be. MSJ Photos Office of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Owensboro. Go Wherever God Leads allowed one suitcase for all the 4 of us.” of denim jeans that can no longer be sold By Edie Keeney Irene said, “I remember the ship and being at St. Vincent. They have scripture verses PADUCAH,Ky. - Pauline Lytwymczuk on the ocean.” The conditions were poor; that Irene sews onto the quilts. The quilts was 16 years old in 1942 when she was they lived in a 1-room shack at the edge are given to people who are having health forcibly taken from her family home in of a rice field where John worked. There problems or going through some difficult the Ukraine by the German forces occupy- was no water or a bathroom. They lived problems. Irene makes quilts. During ing her country. Her brother was taken 2 there for 6 months and during that time the recent Paducah Quilt show one of her years later and was forced to build roads Catholic Charities looked for and found machine quilted wall quilts won 2nd place. and dig mass graves for the Jewish people another sponsor in southern Indiana. They She works several days a week at her 2 that the Germans killed. Pauline was put lived on a Doctor’s childhood family farm quilting machines. “Now I call myself a into a cattle car with other teenaged girls working the land for room and board and a “Quilter,” Irene said. and taken to Germany where she and the small salary. No one could speak English. “My Mom has such strong faith. When other teens were forced to work in an Pauline remembered, “It was so hard when my brother was 5 years old he was running underground munitions factory. The girls the lady of the house would take me to the with scissors and fell sticking the point in lived in crude wooden buildings without store. I would try to say what I wanted his eye. The doctors told the family that water and lavatories, 16 girls to a building. From left: Ken and Irene Reisling, but we could not understand each other. I nothing could be done. The eye would They slept on wooden planks with one Pauline Lytwmczuk. Edie Keeney learned English from my children. They have to be removed. He was scheduled for blanket that was infested with bugs that Photo would talk to each other and I would listen surgery but he got sick and the surgery had constantly covered them with bites. The everyone into these rooms, they were gas when they read from their books.” They to be delayed. Mom prayed constantly and food was rationed and was never enough to chambers. Their intent was to turn on the stayed there for 2 years. Later the family she said that God would heal his eye. His ease the constant starvation that they lived gas and kill everyone. The guard that was became naturalized USA citizens. eye was covered with a patch and when with, cried and talked about. They worked supposed to take us to the gas chamber told Through their church they met other the doctor removed it the day the surgery in the factory from 6AM until 6 or 7PM us to run and hide in the cemetery until Polish families who had gone through was to be done it was healed. He had no making bombs for the Germans. Pauline the fighting stopped. He saved all of our the same experiences with the Germans problem with his vision and never had to worked in the German munitions factory lives.” and they became family for each other. wear glasses. Mom has that kind of faith. from 1942 until 1945 when the American’s Pauline explained, “The Americans put Irene and her brother went to Mater Dei There isn’t a day that goes by that Mom liberated them. us into displaced persons camps according School in Evansville, Indiana. That is isn’t setting in her chair praying for an During those years, when the American to what country we were from and it was where she met Kenneth Reising. Irene hour before she does anything else and on planes would fly over the area, the sirens then that we were able to be Catholics became a nurse and worked at Deacon- her knees at night before she goes to bed would sound and the teens would be taken again. It was always my faith that kept ess Hospital in Evansville. When Irene’s she prays. She says that people can’t get to a basement that was located under the me going. The Germans were going to father died in 1994, Pauline moved in anywhere without God. Life is nothing factory that was full of bombs. “Even now kill all of us. Without God I would never with Irene and Ken. The family moved without God. She passed her strong faith when the sirens are tested every month I have made it. Catholic Charities helped to Paducah in 1998 when Ken retired and on to us. Without this faith we all would remember what I went through all those us and we were able to go to Mass. I met for several years she worked at Western not be the people we have become. Mom years ago,” Pauline commented, She John Lytwymczukmy, my husband there. Baptist Hospital. The family are members taught us not to waste anything, to live also remembered, “During the last part We had a Catholic wedding and our 2 of Rosary Chapel where Irene is a Parish simply and to help others when you can. of the war when the Germans knew that children were born there and were bap- Nurse. She volunteers at St. Vincent de To just be there for others when you can, the Americans were coming, the officers tized there. We stayed there for almost 4 Paul and visits people in the hospitals and with your concern and friendship. Ken ordered the guards to force all of us into a years. Catholic Charities found a sponsor in their homes. She says, “I go wherever looks up to Mom. He has such a wonderful large rooms; there were thousands of us, for us in Louisiana. Irene was 3 years old God leads me.” She and Ken share that relationship with her; it is like she is his and the guards were pushing and shoving when we came to America. We were only ministry. Ken makes ‘Prayer Quilts’ out Mom too.” 12 May, 2012 We Have a New Deacon Julio Evaristo Barrera Martinez Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate By Larena Lawson The long awaited day finally arrived for Julio Barrera and his family. Julio is a native of Amecameca, Mexico and is studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Owensboro. He first affiliated with the diocese in 2006, long before he ever learned to speak English. All he knew was that he felt a call to the vocation of the priesthood and God worked it out for him to follow His call to the United States. On Saturday, April 21, 2012 his dream was realized; the dream of receiving the Sacra- ment of Holy Orders and the dream of his Seminarian Julio Barerra stood to the applause of the church on April 21, family being with him in Bowling Green 2012, as his name was called and he for the momentous occasion, a dream that answered, “Present” during the Rite of he never thought would be possible. But Diaconate Ordination. Bishop William with God, all things are indeed possible. M. Medley, second from left, ordained Julio Barerra’s ordination to the Order Rev. Mr. Barerra at St. Joseph Church of Deacon took place at St. Joseph Church Julio Barrera lay in front of Bishop in Bowling Green. Bishop-emeritus in Bowling Green. Bishop William F. Med- William Medley Saturday during the John McRaith is seated at right. Larena ley, through the imposition of hands and Ordination to the Order of the Deacon Lawson Photo the invocation of the Holy Spirit, ordained April 21, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic conate then, Julio called upon his family now Deacon Julio as some of his fam- Church. Barrera, of Amecameca, and friends to pray that God would allow ily looked on. His parents, Julio Barrera Mexico, has wanted to be a priest since those in his family who could come to be Rueda and Sara Martinez Gomez, his sister his senior hear of high school. The 30 able to get their traveling visas this time. year-old is just a year away realizing Angelica and her children, Nely and Pepi, that dream. (Photo By Joe Imel/Daily As the prayers were offered to God for as well as two of his cousins and former News) this intention, Julio went about planning pastor, Father Moises Barajas, were able his ordination Mass and celebration as to travel from Mexico to attend, joining themselves, and then to be denied when if their prayers were already answered ... his friends from Minnesota, St. Meinrad they did try left Deacon Julio and his fam- and indeed they were. To their great joy Seminary and many others from the tri- ily wondering if it would ever be possible and happiness, they were given visas and state area. It was a beautiful, bilingual for them to travel to Kentucky. not just for one visit, but ones that expire celebration of the Mass of Ordination that On top of all the other doubts and chal- in 10 years, so not only were these fam- Bishop Medley lays his hands on brought joy to many hearts. lenges that a man faces in his discernment ily members granted the opportunity to Deacon candidate Julio Barrera on To be able to better appreciate the process to priesthood, the visa problems attend Julio’s Diaconate Ordination, they Saturday, April 21, 2012 at St. Joseph goodness of God in bringing this happy left Julio and his family no choice but to will also be able to attend his priesthood Catholic Church. (Photo By Joe Imel/ Daily News) day to fruition, one doesn’t have to go put all of their faith and trust in God. In ordination in one year, God willing, if they far into the Reverend Mr. Julio Barrera preparation for his Ordination to the Dia- wish to. Deacon Julio and his family have al- story to discover it. Living and studying Julio Barerra (left) far from home and being apart from his ways appreciated everything that everyone is kissed April 21, here in the Diocese of Owensboro has done close-knit family has not been easy and 2012, by his father has sometimes presented many difficul- Julio Barerra de in support of Julio’s vocation, especially ties that may not be in a normal situation. Rueda, agfter the prayerful support. It has allowed them Crossing international borders however, being ordained to see God’s mighty hand alive and at can pose many different stressors. Just as a transitional work. Deacon Julio’s diaconate ordination keeping the lines of communication open deacon at St. was a coming together of two countries, between his native country and his new Joseph Church, one coming offering its native son to the Bowling Green. home has often been burdensome. Some other, in cooperation with God’s will for Photo by Joe Imel/ him to serve His people no matter where of Deacon Julio’s family had once before Daily News tried to obtain visas in order to visit him they are, for we are One Holy, Catholic, here, but were denied. The long process Apostolic Church, united under God. It to apply for visas and the expense it takes was am grand fiesta celebration for which to obtain them are difficult roadblocks in all seemed thankful. Parish Feast Day Coincides with Fortnight for Freedom August, 2012 13 By: Dawn C. Ligibel Chief Warrant HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - When Fr. Richard Officer John Pace, parishioner of Sts. Meredith became pastor of Sts. Peter and Peter and Paul in Paul in Hopkinsville last year, one of the Hopkinsville and first things he did was send a request to a member of the Bishop William Medley. The request was 5th Special Forces simply to ask permission to celebrate the Group (Airborne) parish feast day on the Sunday closest to at Ft. Campbell, the actual feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The reverently held bishop readily concurred. the American flag This year, with religious freedom at during a special the center of the Church’s focus and hav- patriotic prayer service on Sunday, ing received a request from the United June 24, 2012. States Conference of Catholic Bishops to Called by the United States Conference observe a Fortnight for Freedom from June of Catholic Bishops to observe a 21 through July 4, Fr. Meredith found it Fortnight for Freedom, Sts. Peter and to be no coincidence that the parish feast Paul incorporated this prayer service day was observed on the feast of St. John into its parish feast day. Photo taken by the Baptist’s nativity on June 24. “None Dawn C. Ligibel. of these men were thought of very highly Gathered around the flag poles outside of the church during their lifetimes. In fact, they were 75 parishioners joined in this phase of the celebration. building at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, Fr. Richard Combining a patriotic ceremony with the parish’s feast day each martyred for their religious beliefs,” Meredith, pastor; Chief Warrant Officer John Pace, Fr. Meredith explained during his homily parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville and a celebration was not the only response from Sts. Peter and Paul that weekend. member of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at regarding the Fortnight for Freedom. In fact, Sts. Peter and Paul To celebrate the parish feast day and Ft. Campbell; three fourth degree Knights of Columbus began observing the Fortnight for Freedom on Thursday, June 21 to encourage parish-wide participation in members; and more than 100 parishioners recited the by ringing the church bells at precisely 9 a.m. as requested by the prayer for religious freedom, Fr. Meredith Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag during a U.S. Bishops. In addition, parishioners were encouraged to pray arranged for a procession after the 10:30 patriotic prayer service on Sunday, June 24, 2012. The the “Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty” each day during prayer service was one of the many ways parishioners a.m. Mass on June 24. Led by three fourth the fortnight at 6 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m. were called to observe the Fortnight for Freedom. Photo All parishioners who were able were also encouraged to “fast degree Knights of Columbus members taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. and followed by Chief Warrant Officer or abstain from a particular food during the fortnight and to offer John Pace of the 5th Special Forces Group Fr. Meredith then led the crowd in praying the “Prayer this fasting as a prayer for our religious liberties,” stated the parish (Airborne), Fr. Meredith encouraged all for the Protection of Religious Liberty,” as provided by the bulletin. to gather near the flag poles outside the U. S. Bishops. Following the prayer, Chief Pace raised the Copies of the document published by the U. S. Bishops, “Our church building. American flag then paused to salute the flag. First Most Cherished Liberty,” were made available at the adora- Next, Chief Pace assisted Jeremy Tillman, altar server tion table in the church and the website where the document can and rising eighth grade student in the parish school, in raising be found was printed in the bulletin. All were encouraged to read Kentucky’s state flag. the document in its entirety to gain a better understanding of the Finally, Chief Pace assisted Maddy Bennett, another altar religious freedoms already at risk in this nation. server who also attends the parish school, in raising the Papal Sts. Peter and Paul also attempted to reach the younger members Flag. of the parish and raise their awareness regarding the challenges Once all three flags were flying in the breeze, Fr. Meredith affecting religious freedom. To do this, all students in the parish, led the crowd of about 100 in the Pledge of Allegiance. To from kindergarten through 12th grade, were asked to participate in conclude the ceremony, everyone joined in singing the first an essay/art contest entitled “Religious Liberty: The Most Cherished verse of “America the Beautiful.” of American Freedoms.” Students competed within the grade ap- After the religious freedom ceremony, nearly 200 pa- propriate category: K-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12. All artwork and essays rishioners gathered in the parish hall for dinner which was were due no later than June 22 and all were put on display in the provided and cooked by the Msgr. Willett Knights of Colum- church’s narthex. bus Council. The menu consisted of grilled hamburgers and In addition to encouraging all parishioners to pray independently hotdogs with potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans and during the fortnight, all Masses offered during this period also in- Members of the Msgr. Willett Knights chips. Dessert was provided by the middle and high school cluded a “petition for the protection of our religious liberties.” At of Columbus Council 7847 provided the conclusion of each Mass during the fortnight all parishioners grilled hamburgers, hotdogs and youth group members coordinated by Libby Downs, Pastoral several side dishes for fellow Associate. also prayed the “Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty” in parishioners on Sunday, June 24, 2012, The parish feast day celebration also continued after the 2 unison. to help celebrate Sts. Peter and Paul’s p.m. Mass. Since many from the Hispanic population attend The Fortnight for Freedom was concluded at Sts. Peter and Paul parish feast day. Pictured from left to this later “Spanish Mass,” the food offered at that time con- on Wednesday, July 4, with a special prayer service at 10 a.m. that right are Fred Foltz, Frank Raber and sisted primarily of tamales, ceviche (seafood salad) and other morning. Once again gathered around the flag poles, parishioners Gary Hardin. Photo taken by Dawn C. Mexican side dishes. Several members of the community sang patriotic songs and prayed the “Prayer for the Protection of Ligibel. brought food to create the “potluck” meal. Approximately Religious Liberty.” 14 August, 2012 St. Paul Parish, Celebrating 200 Years; St. Paul Catholic School, Celebrating 100 Years By Gina Sims SAINT PAUL,Ky. - On Sunday, May 6, 2012, St. Paul parish celebrated their 200 year anniversary, along with the school’s 100 year anniversary. The day began with the celebration of mass with Bishop Medley. Along with the Bishop and the late Father Marty Hayes, pastor at St. Paul, mass was also celebrated with the other priests of Grayson county, Father Brian Johnson and Father Randy Howard. They were also joined by Father Steve Hohlman, who will be the incoming priest at St. Paul Saint Paul Church parish. Also in attendance were also sev- were in attendance, as well as alumni of the eral sisters including Sister Anne Michelle school. They visited with one another and Mudd, principal and religion teacher at St. remembered days gone by. To aid in rec- Saint Paul parishioners celebrating their 200 year anniversary, along wit the Paul Catholic School. ollecting “the good ol’ days,” a video had school’s 100th year anniversary. brought families together so many years Afterward, there were refreshments been created for viewing at the celebration. present and previous buildings to include in the cafeteria. There was a display of Families had contributed pictures over ago in this area still remains strong. previous churches at St. Paul, cafeteria, the Through times of happiness, despair, joy, artifacts that helped bring some of the his- the past several months for the purpose of school, and the convent. The masterpiece tory of the church to life, including items creating this most memorable dvd. and sadness, God continues to bring these presently hangs in the foyer at the front of families together as one body through of Father Charles Nerinckx. The parish Some of the very talented ladies of the the church, truly a work of art. was very grateful for the temporary loan parish also made a quilt commemorating faith. May we all be so blessed to be a Thanks to so many people who made part of such a strong, supportive, caring, of these treasured items. the places in the St. Paul community. The this event in the St. Paul community so Several former and present parishioners embroidery work featured pictures of faith filled church family. special. The shared Catholic faith that Bishop Celebrates Mass with “Human Rainbow” He then introduced the “mighty se- By: Dawn C. Ligibel niors,” announcing them to be the class On Thursday, April 19, 2012, Bishop of 2012. “If they don’t blow it,” he said William Medley celebrated Mass at the again. “You only have about a month to Sportscenter in Owensboro with some go!” of his favorite people – students from After introducing the high school Catholic schools throughout the diocese. seniors, who arguably created the loud- “The human rainbow I see here gives me est cheer for themselves, Bishop Medley great joy!” Bishop Medley exclaimed at returned his focus to the second grade that beginning of Mass. “I’ve been all students. “Most of you will be receiving around the world. I have seen the Grand your first Holy Communion soon. This Canyon. I have seen St. Peter’s Basilica. will be the last time you will attend the But nothing is as beautiful as what I see Rainbow Mass without receiving Holy before me here today.” Communion,” he observed. Before beginning his homily, Bishop Bishop Medley also recognized all Medley asked each grade of students to the teachers, principals and parents in at- stand and be recognized with a round tendance. “If you think these are the best of applause. After asking all first grade teachers in the world, say ‘hooray’!” To students to stand, the bishop said, “I’m which the multitude responded, “Hoo- Fr. Joe Mills, who is celebrating his going to skip the second graders for now. ray!” 59th year as a priest this year, spoke It’s not because I don’t like you, but we’ll “Now, I have homework for you,” for a few moments before the Rainbow talk about you later.” Bishop Medley informed the students. Mass on April 19, 2012. Students When the eighth grade students were “Thank someone, your parents, your from Catholic schools throughout the recognized, the bishop acknowledged the grandparents, your teachers. Thank some- diocese gathered in the Sportscenter presence of the Holy Spirit. “About 100 in Owensboro to celebrate Mass with one for making your Catholic education eighth graders were confirmed this week Bishop Emeritus John McRaith, Bishop William Medley. Photo taken possible.” and I could still feel the Holy Spirit here followed by Bishop William Medley, by Dawn C. Ligibel. processed into the Sportscenter Then turning to Bishop Emeritus John with them when they just stood,” he said. in Owensboro on April 19, 2012, to McRaith, Bishop Medley asked a favor of McRaith and gave their beloved retired Bishop Medley teased the juniors after celebrate the Rainbow Mass with his predecessor. “Can you stand and let us bishop an extended round of applause. their introduction. “This will be the class students from Catholic schools across all give you a ‘hooray’ Bishop McRaith?” “When I got the call at the age of 57 to of 2013,” he proclaimed, “if they don’t the diocese. Photo taken by Dawn C. All 3,600 people stood with Bishop blow it!” Ligibel. Continued on page 19 Christian Unity and Evangelization: the Boat “Monsignor Bernard Powers” August, 2012 15 They have particular spheres of interest By Jamie Clark St. Mary’s and the priesthood that sum- and the Net and activity: Ecumenists focus on boat, mer and Monsignor Powers volunteered evangelizers on the net. Ecumenists look to On May 6, my wife Peggy and I went to by Tom Ryan, CSP his services to us at Whitesville. He has Church leaders from whether the boat is seaworthy and whether the Immaculate dedicated his life in service to the people across the denominational it has all the tools and equipment a boat Church in Ow- spectrum in the United States should have. Evangelizers ask: What is ensboro to help of Jesus’ church. meet often throughout the this boat for? Father Powers That school year I was teaching at year, particularly in January Although the preoccupations of these celebrate his St. Mary’s year and my 8th graders were for what might justifiably be two groups are not synonymous, neither sixtieth anniver- studying some of the basics of Trigonome- called an ecumenical summit Fr. Tom Ryan are they opposite. The reason that both the sary as a priest. try and we had taken a protractor, drinking straw, string and nut to make an instrument meeting. They look at whether the various ecu- boat and net were made is to catch fish! I have tremen- to figure angles and measurements. This menical “instruments” such as the National Whatever tensions and polarities exist dous amount Council of Churches and the new Christian between the two spheres of interest and of respect for particular day we were trying to calculate Churches Together in the USA represent activity are the result of human, not divine, Msgr. Bernard Father. I went to the height of the steeple on St. Mary’s in their present configuration the most prejudice. Powers. MSJ Photo talk with him a Church when the Monsignor caught us effective use of available resources for Ecumenism relates to the quest for few days before the Mass to discuss writ- in the act. The next day he came into my carrying forward the work of unity among visible unity and common mission among ing this article. classroom to see what the kids came up Christians. members of different Christian traditions. Here are a few facts about his back- with. Three of the four groups had come Why is it important that the organiza- It relates to believers. Evangelization re- ground. He went to grade school at up with a height of between seventy-two tional instruments be as effective as they lates to both believers and non-believers. St. Elizabeth in Curdsville. He started and seventy-seven feet. He congratulated It invites believers to take their faith to a can possibly be? The answer to that ques- seminary as a high school student at St. them. He had pulled out the plans from tion is given in the topic for next October’s deeper level, and it invites non-believers into a community of faith. Meinrad in southern Indiana. He then which the church had been built and it was international Synod of Bishops in Rome: went to college seminary at Kenrick Prep supposed to be seventy-five feet. The old the new evangelization. Both are minority movements among general church membership, and both are Seminary in Saint Louis. After finishing math teacher came out in him again. Unity among the followers of Jesus has at Kenrick, he finished at Catholic Uni- In his last Mass at St. Mary’s a few two fundamental motivating factors: first, counter-cultural in that they wish to change the status quo. Evangelists seek to make versity in Washington D.C. On April 30, years later, he told us goodbye. He shared for the glory of God, and second, for more 1952, Monsignor Powers was ordained at with us how difficult it was for him to effective mission. Regarding the second, the church larger and more vibrant by St. Stephen cathedral by Bishop Francis come to St. Mary’s but it was going to be the heart of the Good News is that we bringing in new members and deepening even harder to leave. Even though he left are reconciled to God and to one another the faith of present ones, and ecumenists Cotton and Father Powers’ life as a priest through the life, death, and resurrection seek to unite those who are already in it. and servant to the people of God in western St. Mary’s as pastor he came back often to of Jesus. But when we try to bring that If we could all understand that unity is for Kentucky began. help with penance services and such. When good news to others while we are divided mission, we could meet on a deeper level. For the first twenty-four years of his Father Dave Johnson came he lived at the amongst yourselves, the message lacks We could acknowledge and applaud one priesthood, Father was teaching in Catho- rectory and helped out I all kinds of ways. credibility. another’s gifts and efforts, and we could lic high schools. He served at Owensboro While he was here again I started writ- It’s not enough that we can recite work more effectively together. catholic High from 1952-1964. Next he ing “The Stations of the Cross for Young Biblical chapter and verse, or that the indi- The simple fact is that if your boat is went to Grayson County Catholic High People.” I asked him for some input, he is vidual churches have great programs. If the leaking, it prevents you from having all and taught from 1964-1967. After leaving a great writer himself. He asked me, “Are hands on deck involved with throwing out churches remain strangers to one another, Leitchfield he went to Maple Mount and you really writing them for young people?” do not share resources, do not engage in and bringing in the nets. And the divisions among us as Christians are leaks in our served at Mount Saint Joseph Academy I said yes. He said, “Then it might be a little mission together, then the gospel of rec- from 1967-1975. wordy.” After I finished them they met his onciliation we bring loses credibility. boat. Evangelists and ecumenists today are working more closely together, and there While he was teaching at the Mount approval. We were so blessed to have the And those to whom we bring it right- was when I first met Father Powers. In Monsignor pray these Stations with us at fully say to us: “I hear what you’re say- are some pleasant surprises. Evangelizers have discovered that the fall of 1967 I started my senior year church during Lent that year. ing—‘We’re reconciled to God and to one at Trinity High School and Father Charlie As I met with Monsignor Powers is another!’ But I also see that you do not whole new spiritual worlds open up in ecumenical dialogue and that these spiri- Fischer convinced me to make an Encoun- April to talk with him about this article he pray together or work together or make was working on a retreat with the sisters decisions together. What you are—divided tual worlds are inhabited by other people ter Weekend. (Similar to TEC now.) Father among yourselves—speaks more loudly who love the Lord. They have discovered Powers was the Religious director for this at the Passsionist Monastery about a mile than what you say.” that a good ecumenist is constantly being weekend in Knottsville. On that Friday from my house. Even after sixty years he The Church of Jesus Christ evangelizes evangelized by other Christians. And ecu- night we went into St. Lawrence Church is still a servant of the people of Jesus’ not just by what it says and does, but by menists are learning to measure not only in small groups and Father Powers led us church. He told me he even gives retreats what it is. Herein lies a call to the devotees by the number of churches united, but also in a guided meditation. Here I learned a lot for one person. of ecumenism and evangelization to work by the number of new churches planted as from this wonderful, holy servant of Jesus’ I feel very blessed and fortunate to more closely together. They tend to launch a result of unity efforts. church. know Monsignor Bernard Powers. He has their boats into different bodies of water So if unity is for mission, evangeliz- In 1995 Monsignor Powers came to St. helped me be a better man. I feel sure that I ers do well do know what it means to be and to pursue their own interests. The Mary’s in Whitesville as our Pastor. His am not the only one to say so. I feel I would “ecumenical”, and ecumenists to know historical task has been to dig new canals plan earlier that year was to go to a church be remiss if I didn’t include “ Go Cards” in between these two bodies of water in order what it means to be “evangelical”. Paulist Evangelization Ministries in the Kentucky Lake area and continue this article. God Bless You Father Powers to enable the two groups to contact and as a pastor in a small church and devote and thank you so much cooperate with one another. “Evangelization Exchange” Newsletter June-July 2012 more time to his writing. Our pastor left 16 May, 2012 Two St. Mary High School Students Selected For 2014 Gatton Academy Submitted by Jackie Hopper St. Mary High School students Grace work in the state. PADUCAH,Ky. - The Carol Martin Gatton Babbs and Patrick Osterhuaus have Students will finish their junior and Academy of Mathematics and Science in been selected for the Gatton Academy senior years of high school living in Sch- Kentucky at WKU has selected 50 stu- Class of 2014. Photo courtesy of Jackie neider Hall and taking courses offered by dents for its Class of 2014. St. Mary High Hopper WKU. At the end of their two-year course School student, Patrick Osterhuaus and try Team, Track Team, Academic Team, of study, they will graduate from high Grace Babbs have been selected for the Mock Trial Team, Advanced Orchestra, school and have earned at least 60 college Gatton Academy Class of 2014. St. Thomas More Lifeteen and Edge Core credit hours. Additionally, students are Patrick is the son of Mark and Monica Team, Regent for Sisters of Service, and able to participate in advanced research Osterhaus of Paducah, KY. Pat is a mem- Girl Scout Troop 809. Babbs stated “I with WKU faculty members. ber of the St. Mary Cross Country Team, am going to miss my St. Mary family. St. The Gatton Academy is Kentucky’s Track Team, Academic Team, Mock Trial Mary has equipped me with the tools that I only state-supported, residential program Team, and St. Thomas More Lifeteen and need for the challenge of Gatton Academy for high school students with interests in Edge Core Team. “It is going to be hard and all of the opportunities that it will advanced science and math careers and leaving the city of Paducah and St. Mary unlock for me.” one of fifteen such programs in the nation. High School and am thankful that St. Mary The goals of the Gatton Academy are In 2011, Newsweek magazine ranked the has prepared me for this opportunity. I am to enable Kentucky’s exceptional young Gatton Academy as one of the nation’s top very excited to attend Gatton Academy scientists and mathematicians to learn in five public high schools. next year,” says Osterhaus. an environment that offers advanced edu- The selected students scored an aver- Grace is the daughter of Scott and Sheri cational opportunities, preparing them for age composite of 30.02 on the ACT and Babbs of Paducah KY. Grace is a member leadership roles in Kentucky. Moreover, 29.8 on the math portion of the exam. The of the St. Mary High School Cross Coun- the Gatton Academy assists in preparing highest possible score is 36. The 2010 state Kentucky to compete in a knowledge- average ACT score for graduating Ken- based economy by increasing the number tucky high school seniors was a composite Mount Saint JoSeph ConferenCe and retreat Center of scientists and engineers who live and of 19.6. Calendar of upCoMing eventS August October   5HŏHFWLRQ'D\RI3UD\HU   5HŏHFWLRQ'D\RI3UD\HU 5-10 St. Francis de Sales Youth 5-7 Mount Hope Weekend 10-11 Human Relations 8-10 Associates Retreat   on the floor, parishioners, and donated in memory was to St. Elizabeth at Clarkson, St. The school was a public school owned but most of the time, it was not of my parents. It was molded from Paul and St. Mary’s at Big Clifty in and run by the county but taught by accidental. Someone would stick his gold and silver jewelry donated by foot out and trip the waiter. This was the ladies of St. Charles. Mother’s Continued on page 19 Bishop Celebrates Mass, “Human Rainbow” the students a challenge. “This weekend, I August, 2012 19 (Continued from page 14) would like you to approach your priest and is this: “Are you happy being a priest?’” “Someone else suggested that next ask him a question. All I want you to ask a bishop, it proved to me that you can, year, we should go to school only four days even at that age, follow a new calling,” the a week,” he said, again to much applause. bishop explained. But I immediately knew “Not going to happen!” he again teased. I had a lot to learn, and I couldn’t have had “But we will be doing some special a better teacher than Bishop John McRaith. celebrations throughout the year,” Bishop He is a good and holy man. I say ‘hooray’ Medley promised. “A jubilee not only tells every day for him,” exclaimed Bishop us to look back and be thankful to God, but Medley, eliciting another extended round to look forward. The God who has blessed of applause for the retired bishop. us in the past will bless us in the future.” Getting into the heart of his homily, Toward the end of his homily, Bishop Bishop Medley reflected on the scripture Medley touched on vocations. “You know reading. Reiterating the phrase “year of whenever I get you all together, I’m going favor,” he made note of the fact that the to talk about this,” he began. “When we Diocese of Owensboro is celebrating its celebrate our 100th jubilee, some of you 75th Jubilee year and this is a ‘year of may be priests, sisters or other religious. favor’ for the diocese. Hopefully, 25 or so of you young men will “We all like birthdays, when we are be sitting up here as priests,” he said point- treated special,” explained Bishop Med- ing to the priests in attendance. ley. “Your parents will celebrate their “There is not a day in my life that I wedding anniversary each year, hopefully don’t pray for vocations,” Bishop Medley receiving something special from each of continued. “I encourage all you boys and you. Grandparents also celebrate wedding girls, young men and women, to ask the anniversaries. Our priests too celebrate the Lord, ‘What do you want me to do?’ Pray that prayer and see where God leads you. The 2012 Confirmation Class of St. Pius X, Calvert City. The candidates are as anniversaries of their ordination. Fr. Joe follows (left to right): (Front Row) Sami Luecke, Travis Tack, Colton Adrian, and will be celebrating his 59th anniversary as I promise you, if you pray that prayer, you will grow up into happy and holy people,” Josh Elliott; (Second Row) Father Anthoni Ottagan, Elizabeth Padgett, Bishop a priest soon.” Turning to look at Fr. Joe William Medley, Justin Fatum, and Wally Schmidt; (Third Row) Dustin Poat, Mills, Bishop Medley quipped, “Just to let he concluded. The bishop’s talk about vocations was Patrick Frizzell, Alexis Molina, Ashley Nass, and Eric Galvan; (Back Row) Rich you know, I’m 59 years old!” Derry and Russell Tomlinson. Photo Taken by: Carol Tynes. Submitted by: Rich “Parishes, churches, dioceses usually the second time that day the young people Derry don’t celebrate each year, but for a jubilee were challenged to consider their futures. year we take the whole year to celebrate,” Prior to the beginning of Mass, Fr. Mills Recollections (Continued from page 18) the bishop continued. “This is a jubilee also spoke to the students. “I was 10 Grayson County. In accepting this vestments. For a continuation of Father year. We opened our jubilee year at the years old when this diocese was formed,” assignment I went 25 years back DeNardi’s Recollections, look for Part II of Chrism Mass this April and it will con- explained Fr. Mills. “This year we are in time. Grayson County was way this series in the September, 2012 Western clude with the Chrism Mass next year. celebrating its 75th anniversary. You do behind other counties in progress. As Kentucky Catholic. On December 8th, we will hold a jubilee the math,” he said, eliciting laughter from far as the priests of the diocese were the crowd. concerned it was the most feared and celebration right here. There are about unwanted place in the diocese. It 3,600 of you here today. On December 8th, After briefly discussing the many bish- ops he has worked with over the years, Fr. was the Siberia of Western Kentucky we hope to fill this place! All of you are and ironically enough, there was a invited. Please tell your parents that they Mills addressed vocations. “I’ve talked to many young men about entering the priest- place in the county called Siberia. are also invited,” Bishop Medley urged. The pastor lived at St. Elizabeth at “I understand,” Bishop Medley said hood,” Fr. Mills began. “Most of the time, Clarkson. with an ‘understanding’ tone. “I know the conversation goes like this. The young In 1940, I believe it was, I built you’d be here today for any reason, be- man will say, ‘But Father, I don’t know if a house at St. Paul and moved into it. cause you got out of school!” he said, once that’s what I want to do with my life,’” I dubbed my new residence “St. Paul again eliciting laughter. “But I encourage Fr. Joe said using a whiny voice, bringing in the Woods” as it was surrounded forth laughter from the crowd. “Then I by woods. The church was heated by you and your parents to come on December two large stoves – 6 ft. tall and 30 in. 8th.” ask him, ‘But what does God want you to do with your life?’ Then the young man in diameter. These were supposed “Now, people have been giving me a to warm the church, which were not will say, ‘But Father, I’m not holy enough.’ Eight grade student at Sts. Peter and lot of ideas about how we should celebrate much more than shells. Many a time To which I answer, ‘The Holy Father is Paul in Hopkinsville, Christopher Pape, this jubilee year. Let me test these out on I said Mass when the water in the received a plague and a monetary not even holy enough. Neither are all of cruets for Mass would form a skim you,” he specifically addressed the stu- award for placing first in an essay the bishops and all of the priests.’ Then of ice over it before the Offertory. dents. “Someone suggested that I should contest sponsored by the Elks Lodge he will say, ‘But Father, I like girls.’ And I sometimes wore gloves with the say today is the last day of school,” the in Hopkinsville. Exalted Ruler, Lana I answer, ‘So do I!’” Fr. Mills exclaimed thumbs and forefingers cut off. I bishop said only to be quickly drowned Martin, visited the school on Monday, amidst much laughter and applause. wore my overshoes, long johns and out by applause. “Well, that’s not going May 14, 2012, to present the award to sometime I wore a sweater under my to happen,” he quipped. To end his brief talk, Fr. Mills offered Pape. Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. 20 August, 2012 Door or Hope, I want to thank the Knights of Columbus for all they do to promote a culture of life.” Door of Hope has been serving the Seeing is needs of women and men in crisis preg- nancy situations since 1995 with a variety of services ranging from pregnancy tests, material aid and an earn-while-you learn Bybelieving Tom Clinton program to parenting support, pregnancy For the abortion-minded woman, con- loss recovery and post-abortion support. firming that she is experiencing a viable Like many pregnancy care centers, pregnancy can be the first step in saving the Door of Hope recognized that, while it was life of the child and changing her desperate meeting the needs of many, the abortion- situation into one of new hope. minded woman was not generally finding Door of Hope, a pregnancy care center a reason to ask for help. in Madisonville, KY now has a plan and The center’s board, after much prayer equipment in place to help the woman and deliberation, decided that “going make an informed decision regarding medical” would provide that reason and life. help women make a positive decision for Knights of Columbus Father Glahn life. Council 11132 in Madisonville, learning The ultrasounds, like all services at of the local pregnancy care center’s plan Door of Hope, are offered free of charge to “go medical,” stepped forward and Clients of the Door of Hope Pregnancy Care Center in Madisonville, Ky., will have to clients. Funding for the center comes launched an ultrasound initiative. access to the latest ultrasound technology for confirming a viable pregnancy, primarily from two annual fundraisers, Working with Door of Hope support- thanks to a matching grant through the Knights of Columbus. The Father Glahn an annual banquet and a “Walk for Life.” ers, and challenging its own members to Council 11132, in cooperation with Door of Hope supporters, raised half the Madisonville, Hopkins and Webster dig deep into their wallets, Council 11132 cost of the $30,000 machine, with the remainder from a Knights of Columbus County residents have been generous in matching grant. Shown with the ultrasound during dedication ceremonies at their financial and prayerful support of the raised $15,000, half the cost of the ultra- Door of Hope on April 29 are, from left, nurse manager Marcia Ball, Grand Knight sound needed by the center. ministry that includes people from multiple George Hayden, District Deputy Joe Schmitt, Christ The King Catholic Church faith backgrounds. The money was matched by the Pastor Father John Thomas and State Deputy Rick Arnold. Photo submitted by Knights’ national organization to purchase Tom Clinton When the Knights learned of the deci- the $30,000 machine. sion to go medical, they quickly set the The ultrasound was dedicated Sunday their efforts in the name of life. He noted of Hope has a new ultrasound machine. wheels in motion to secure the matching afternoon, April 29, in the presence of that a very high percentage of women con- Part of the medical conversion process funds. Each member of Council 11132 was local Knights, State Deputy Rick Arnold, sidering abortion choose life for the baby is ultrasound practice scans. We have challenged to donate $100 to the initiative District Deputy Joe Schmitt and other state after seeing the child on the ultrasound witnessed through these scans the impact and some provided even more. and local officers. image. that seeing the heartbeat and image of her Working with Door of Hope and Father John Thomas, pastor of Christ Door of Hope Executive Director baby has on the client.” several churches in the community, the The King Catholic Church in Madison- Sonja Ferrell also praised the Knights for She praised the partnership with the $15,000 was raised in surprisingly short ville, offered a prayer of blessing for their dedication to life and the initiative local Knights council and its willingness order. the ultrasound, which was to be put into that resulted in the machine’s purchase. to help Door of Hope realize its dream. Ultrasound services at Door of Hope service as soon as nurse manager Marcia Ferrell said later, “The adage ‘a picture “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of were expected to be available by the end Ball completes the necessary number of is worth a thousand words’ is so true in ul- the Knights of Columbus and the donors of May. supervised scans for certification. trasound services. Because of the Knights who made this vision to offer ultrasound Arnold praised the local Knights for of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative, Door at Door of Hope a reality. On behalf of St Josephs Catholic school closing Pre K -6th grade Grand Champion of Individual Future Problem MAYFIELD, Ky. - After much debate and discussion, St Josephs Catholic school in Solving Competition Mayfield Ky is sadly closing after numerous years of service. As the priorities St Josephs Catholic Church and the Diocese of Owensboro shift in Benjamin Conkright, sixth grader at the Owensboro another direction, I wish to thank the teachers and volunteers and students and admin- Catholic 4-6 Campus, placed 1st in the State istrators who cared enough to stand up for our children and worked tirelessly for years Individual Future Problem Solving Competition in in the face of adversity and skepticism. Lexington. We now accept that Mayfield Ky will not have a Catholic school for parents Catholic Benjamin joined students from all over and non-Catholic who want something better for there children. And while it is a sad the world to compete in the prestigious 2012 Future Problem Solving International Conference time, we know at the end of the day, we never gave up on Catholic education. We can in Bloomington, Indiana June 7-10. rest with the comfort that we gave our all. We never quit. Benjamin is the son of Kevin and Tracy I ask for all Catholics to pray for the children of Mayfield and Graves Co and the Conkright and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parents and children of St Josephs Catholic school. parish. OCS Photo God Bless you! William Russelburg, Mayfield Ky. St. Joseph Board Trinity High School First Raider Run 5k Run/Walk August, 2012 21 WHITESVILLE,Ky. - 135 runners and walkers participated in the 1st Raider Run 5K Run/Walk hosted by Trinity High School on July 14, 2012. The Grand Champion, Travis Roby finished with a time of 16:46, and Jessica Clouse Morris with 20:50. First place medal wen to 12 & under - Caleb Goetz & Savannah Aull; 13-19 - Jacob Mills & Chelsea Howard; 20-29 - Travis Roby & Jessica Morris; 30-39 - Richard Mattingly & Sarah Campbell; 40-49 - Kevin Bratcher & Christina Howard; and 50+ - Jody Bratcher & Dar- lene Hillard. Honorable Mention: Tyler Winklepleck. look forward to seeing you all again next year! Special thanks to the of 1975, and a special donation “In Memory of Lucas Mills”. Thanks to all the runners/walkers who Raider Run sponsors: Class of 2013, Century Aluminum, Coventry participated in the First Raider Run. We Cares of KY, Bruce Basket D.M.D., Gayle Rhodes, M.D., Class Article and photos submitted by Cindy Ward Service Projects for Sampson and Ignatius Submitted by Chris Riley PADUCAH,Ky. - The High School and 7th grade the check and administer the money for their classes of the Paducah Faith Formation program put education which is around $650 per student per their resources together to raise money to support year. High School was fortunate to be sponsored two Nigerian seminarians in their quest to become a by the Paducah Serra Club who donated the funds laborer in Our Lord’s vineyard. Sampson Chitueze to purchase the “Faith Rock” candy from the and Ignatius Chioma Namodu will receive $1,047 from Chocolate Factory in downtown Paducah and the sale of “Faith Rock” by the High School group and many individuals were blessed by the creative the sale of original poetry and personal prayers from talents of our seventh graders by purchasing their the 7th graders. booklets. We appreciate the support from our Sampson and Ignatius attend the Seat of Wisdom students and parents on these Service Projects Seminary in Owerri, Nigeria. Their sponsor, Fr. Julian which will help to bring future priest into our Ibermere at Pius X Church in Owensboro, will receive midst. At right, the High School and 7th grade classes of the Paducah Faith Formation program. Photo submitted by Chris Riley HNS 8th Graders Organize Car Wash To Benefit By Kamille Stich Catholic Relief Services HENDERSON,Ky. - The Holy Name the Kony victims over many years. The School graduating class of 2012 orga- 8th graders were moved to undertake nized a car wash held on April 21 to this project as a farewell act of service benefit Catholic Relief Services. Eighth prior to their graduation in May, and graders Trey Book and Cheyenne challenged the rest of the school to Warren were originally moved by the end their 8th grade year at Holy Name YouTube video about Joseph Kony and with a service project. Junior High his oppression of the people of Uganda teacher, Christina Shires, assisted the and surrounding African countries. students and their parents in organiz- During that time, Our Sunday Visitor, ing the event. Proceeds from the car a Catholic periodical, published an ar- wash topped $1,000, and the students ticle about the long-standing efforts of will be featured in the Catholic Relief Catholic Relief Services on behalf of Services newsletter for their project. If you would like to read the Our Sunday Pictured from left to right are: Cheyenne Visitor article from April 15, you can Warren, Emma McFarland, Kayla find it online at http://www.osv.com/ Gabhart, Tess Floyd, Grant Wilson, tabid/7621/itemid/9264/CRS-works- Trey Book, Eli Hummel, Wil Johnson, to-heal-wounds-of-Konys-war-crimes. Luke Reynolds, and Ashley Shires. aspx. Photo by Holly Farina 22 August, 2012 Graduating Seniors, Saint Mary High School, Paducah, Ky.

Jessica Austin John Baier Alexa Brandon Emma Cash Andrew Clark Zoe Dannenmueller Paul DeNeve Hunter Dickens

Steven Dossey Zachary Durbin Emily Ebelhar Nathan Ellis Mary Farrell Michael Garrett Rachael Guess James Harris

Austin Hayden Brandon Howard Eunjin Joh Diane Kwon Cynthia Maglasang Matthew Mayolo Luke Meredith Nicole Milliano

Tyler Neihoff Audrina Park Taryn Paul Abigail Powell Andrew Shever Michael Smith Austin Spees Nicholas Thompson

Matthew Toon Reed Vaughan Blake Vaughan Audrey Walker Derek Willett Michae Word Bishop Medley’s Letter to 2012 High School Graduates August, 2012 23 Dear High School Graduates of the Jubilee Year, It brings me great joy to congratulate you on your graduation from High School. I have enjoyed visiting with each of you at your schools and parishes and bringing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to you. It is Most Reverend William F. an act of faith that God will continue to fill your Medley, Bishop lives and through your goodness and witness of Owensboro the Holy Spirit will continue to renew the face of the earth. I am so proud to see the spirit of Jesus alive and at work in you as you prepare to move into adulthood. This is a testament to your Catholic Education. Specially featured in this issue are the graduates of our three Catholic High Schools, Trinity High School in Whitesville, St. Mary High School in Paducah, Owensboro Catholic High School. These three schools observed the graduation of 163 students in May of 2012. I attended With Catholic Schools Superintendent Jim Mattingly assisting, Bishop William all of these graduations and that of Brescia University as Medley handed diplomas to the 2012 High School Graduates of the three Catholic well. High Schools in the Diocese of Owensboro in May. Here Bishop Medley handed a diploma to a Saint Mary High School graduate in Paducah, Ky. Photo submitted Blessed John Paul II likewise affirmed in his Apostolic by Jackie Hopper Exhortation Eccelsia in America: “Parents have a fundamental and primary right to make decisions about the New OCMS Principal Named education of their children; consequently, Catholic parents OWENSBORO,Ky. - It Middle School and Central Hardin High is with great pleasure and School. After those conversations, I per- must be able to choose an education in harmony with much excitement I an- sonally was even more convinced David their religious convictions.” The Diocese of Owensboro nounce to the OCS com- was the man for the job. As a father of stu- munity, with the unani- dents enrolled in our Owensboro Catholic Catholic Schools has helped to build upon its partnership mous recommendation Schools, a former teacher at OCHS, and a with your parents. Our Catholic schools have done a of the search committee, member of Immaculate Parish, he under- Mr. David Kessler was stands the importance and significance of splendid job of educating you spiritually, academically, offered and has accepted living each day the OCS Mission in all he socially, and morally. This rich and vibrant tradition of David Kessler the opportunity to serve the does and is eager to begin his new ministry students and families at Owensboro Catho- as OCMS Principal. Catholic education is so evident in you, now proud alumni lic Middle School as Principal during the The search process was long and of our Diocese. 2012-2013 academic year! arduous. Conscious of the importance of As you journey onward, in many different directions, Mr. Kessler impressed us throughout finding the “right” person to be our leader the search process with his sense of mis- at OCMS, we thoroughly reviewed each I pray that you will remember the sacrifices that your sion, dedication to students, and love of candidate’s resume, spent time phoning parents and teachers made so that you could grow in a God and His church. During the interview candidates and references, and purpose- process, he shared a very insightful vi- fully interviewed four quality candidates. Catholic environment. Remember where you came from, sion to provide continued excellence in With a sense of prayerful discernment, we visit often and continue to grow in your faith and keep faith formation and academics at OCMS. asked God throughout the search process Even more importantly, Mr. Kessler has to share with us the guidance of the Holy Jesus alive in your hearts. the skills and energy that will allow him Spirit. We are convinced Mr. Kessler is I love each and every one of you and will pray for you to move forward with a plan to move the the answer to our search. Our prayers and vision to reality. support will be with him as he takes on the always. Please remember me in prayer as well. In checking with his references I heard important role of Principal at Owensboro Yours in Christ, nothing but praise and enthusiasm for Da- Catholic Middle School. On behalf of the vid, his purposeful work ethic, his ability Search Committee, please join us in prayer to relate to middle school students and and support. + Most Reverend William F. Medley, their parents, and his collaborative efforts God’s Peace! Bishop of Owensboro at working with the faculty and staff as Ken R. Rasp, OCS Director Assistant Principal at both Daviess County 24 August, 2012 2012 Graduating Seniors Owensboro Catholic High School

Megan Anne Alvey Hannah Booth Joshua Buckman Michael Crowe Matthew Franey Charles Greenwell Christopher Hayden Raymond Howard

Alec Haydn Bahnick Peyton Booth Caleb Caceres Stephanie Dooper Jacob Fullenweider Amanda Gross Julia Hayden Boling Hunter

Natalie Belfiglio Samantha Brett Logan Cecil Kelle Ebelhar Janson Gard Bailey Hagan Russell Hayden John Kaelin

Rae Bennett Katherine Brown Joel Ciaccio Travis Farmer Brittany Goetz Travis Hagan Darius Hogg Johnathan Kamuf

Daniel Best Reed Brown Cassidy Clark Tyler Farmer Hunter Gough Isaac Hardesty Theresa Holcomb Nicholas Krampe

Rebecca Boom Shawn Brown Mary Kate Clemens Taylor Fasig Tyler Grant Blake Hayden Michele Honadle Larissa Lewis 2012 Graduating Seniors Owensboro Catholic High School August, 2012 25

Justin Mahoney Anna Laura McNulty Blaise Moore Jennifer Phillips Samuel Rasp Stacey Schepers Ryan Thompson Rachel Wheatley

Kelsey McCarthy Elizabeth McNulty Morgan Oller Michael Polio Alexander Riccio Clay Settles Megan Tigue Jordan White

Henley McCormack Raymond Miles Katelyn Orth Blake Powers Laura Riney Lauren Settles Kara Trogden Ryne Wilson

Erica McFarland Dillon Millay Ann Osborne Allen Rakotoniaina Masden Riney Hunter Steele Katelyn Tucker Emily Woodward

David McGovern Rebecca Millay Allison Payne Kara Raley Morgan Russell Jacob Tanner Thomas Weis Katherine Zoglemann

Dylan McKay Gilbert Mischel Brooke Payne Nicole Ralph Mary Sanders Emily Taul William West Maddie Zoglemann 26 August, 2012 To the Graduating Seniors of Owensboro Catholic, St. Mary, and Trinity High Schools, Congratulations upon reaching this important milestone in your young lives! Because of the excellent foundation in faith formation, academics, and extracurricular activities that you have received while attending one of the three Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Ow- ensboro, I am confident that your class of 2012 is more than ready to take on the challenges of post-secondary education and whatever lies beyond. Your Catholic high school experience has prepared you to be leaders in your families, in your parishes, in your communities, and beyond. And because of your unique experience in Catholic schools – an experience that is rooted in Gospel values – you are prepared to be leaders who exemplify honesty, integrity, teamwork, and ethical practices in your chosen profession. You have unlimited capacity to influence your future colleagues and/or co-workers in a positive way. My favorite high school teacher challenged his students with the ques- tion, “Will the world be a better place because you passed through it?” I encourage the Class of 2012 to keep that question in mind as you live out your chosen vocation. A few years ago, I was privileged to hear an inspiring homily ad- dressed to high school students from one of our priests in the Diocese Owensboro Catholic High School Class of 2012 of Owensboro. The students were asked to imagine that on the first day of school, a charter bus arrived at the school to take all of them on a whatever challenges the future holds, because you have been educated in journey. Neither the destination nor the itinerary was disclosed. Some an environment that emphasizes the singular importance of strong faith. students would find the uncertainty of the circumstances surrounding And you have also been educated in an environment focused on academic the journey to be unsettling, even worrisome. Other students would find excellence and servant leadership. Strong faith plus academic excellence that same uncertainty to be interesting and exciting. But whatever the plus servant leadership is a formula for unparalleled success in life. disposition of individual students, the common denominator was that May God’s richest blessings be with you on your journey! noone knew exactly where the bus was going nor how long the trip would Yours in Catholic education, last. In order to cope with the uncertainty, the students would have to Jim Mattingly Jim Mattingly, Superintendent, Diocese of Owensboro Catholic rely heavily on their Catholic faith. Their real challenge was to “Let Schools go, and let God!” As you com- plete the high school experience and focus on your future in “the real world”, keep in mind that the fu- ture is, to some extent, unpredict- able. The “char- ter bus trip” that you will take does not have an an- nounced itinerary nor an announced destination. Yet, you are uniquely qualified to suc- cessfully meet 2012 Graduating Seniors from Trinity High School August, 2012 27

Seth J Bland Sara N Boehmann Alesha R Corley Kasey M Gilmore

Chelsea L Bickett Katherine Bickwermert Jill M Graham Abbie C Hagan

Joseph C Hester Wesley Howard William N Howard Tyler Vincent Isbill

Shana L Haynes Sophia Henderson Garret Ling Luke S Merritt

Hannah Payne Jesse Rhinerson Elizabeth A Rhodes Brandi M Roberts

Elizabeth C Millay Cody E Morris Katie L Scott James J Sloan

Kelly T Wathen Kalie A Winkler Brandon Wright

Trinity High School Senior Photos by Robin Beatty 28 August, 2012 The importance of recognizing good works! The Western Kentucky Catholic by singing in the choir, lectoring at the Disciples Response Fund (DRF). date, the 2011-2012 campaign has (WKC) has always printed the Mass, teaching religious education, All of the generous givers to the DRF raised over $380,000.00. Without names of the people who share their volunteering for numerous parish and are listed on the following pages. financial generosity, the Church is gifts with the Catholic Church. We school activities. This edition of the Over 4,000 of you chose to make the very limited on what it is able to celebrate the generosity of the many WKC acknowledges the commitment annual appeal a priority in your giving accomplish. that give of their time and talents of prayer and financial generosity for back to the Catholic Community. To Thank You!

2012 Disciples Response Fund Donors Johnson, Leslie Joyner, Stan & Sharon Kelly, Janice Brown, John E & Phyllis Brown, Martha Sherry Kittinger, George & June Kubach, Ben Buckman, Ronald L & Judy Bugg Sr, Patrick Blessed Mother, Owensboro Mary Ann Mattingly, Ruth Mattingly, Scott & S LaCasse, Ken & Catherine Lamb, Allan & Burch, Jerry L & Kathleen Burton, William & Tom & Patricia Anderson, Jane Askin, Robert & Cindy McCain, Mildred A McCarthy, Ann Mc- Adrianna Lebbin, Mark & Tracy Littlehale, Jan Burton, John & Vickie Bush, Brad & Nikki Holly Askin, Bonnie Aud, Dorothy Aud, Joseph Intyre, John & Rose Meister, Robert E & Dena Alan & Cheryl Lutz, Karen Lutz, Sissy Lutz, Butler, Benson & Patsy Campbell, David Car- & Lena Aull, Louis & Mary Aull, Dr Bill & Joy Montgomery, Darryl & Carol Murphy, Jack Ann Lynn, William & Rebecca Markham, Rex rier Jr, Daniel Carter, Terry L & Jean Carver, Dr Bach, Steve & Gloria Baker, Brett & Katie Bal- Murphy, Scott Neel, Elizabeth O’Bryan, Joe & Barbara McKinney, Scott & Jenifer Miller, Phillip & Gilda Casino, Patricia Cates, Oscar lard, Thelma Barnett, Dennis & Cindy Bartley, & Maggie O’Bryan, Frances Osborne, Keith & James & Ann Miner, Jo Ann Minton, Brad & & Laurie Chavira, Edward & Nancy Lee Cho- Shirley Batman, Louis & Beverly Beldotti, Ramona Osborne, Roman Osowicz Jr, David & Heather Oldham, James & Paula Pendergraff, vanec, Robert J & Betty Christian, Troy & Ruth Edward J & Phyllis Bittel, Doris Blandford, Laura Payne, Kenneth & Mary Jo Plas, Robert John & Debbie Purdy, Drs Rennan & Angeli Christian, Walter & Gail Clancy, Charles & Kenneth M & Virginia Blandford, David & Ann N & Lynne Pope, Paul & Virginia Raley, Ron Quijano, Bernard & Rita Rich, Jimmy & Ken- Rebecca Clark, Marie Coffman, Gary & Kathy Blanford, Donnie & Mary Ann Blanford, Matt & Cathy Ramsey, Betty Reynolds, Vincent & wyn Riddle, Joseph & Daisy Rocha, Mary Cola, Michael Coomes, Gregory & Pamela & Mary Bruner, Kenny & Trish Buckman, John Lynda Reynolds, James B & Juanita Rhodes, Sanchez, Ron & Marsha Segebarth, Bernice Cornett, Robert K & Phyllis Crafton, Raul & M & Raymunda Calhoun, Joseph Carr, Greg & Nicholas & Amy Rinaldi, Faye Riney, Kerry & Sisk, Bill & Peggy Stagner, Fr John Thomas, Yolanda Crespo, Bob & Phyll Ann Cummins, Vicki Cash, Patrick & Carolyn Cason, Charles Debbie Riney, Jeremy & Karissa Riter, Marga- Martha Trucinski, Jack & Jean Watson, Rob Nancy Dalton, Chris & Laveta Daniel, Robert & Lisa Castlen, Donald L & Charlotte Cecil, ret Roberts, Ronald & Lanita Robertson, Joseph & Sarah Whittington, Brian & Karen Wilkey, & Virginia Davidson, Casey & Norma Davis, Joseph & Barbara Cecil, Angela Clark, Dennis & Donna Roby Jr, Cynthia Schadler, William SuzAnne Wilson. James & Elizabeth Davis, Daniel & Lynn De- & Thelma Clark, Mike & Rose Clark, Shirley & Mary Schrecker, Jane Settles, Terry Lee & Kemper, Richard & Lori Deckard, Larry & Jane Clark, Noel B & Brenda Clayton, James & Kris Shaw, Carl & Mildred Spurrier, Bobby Christ the King, Scottsville Denton, Jim H & Ranni Dillard, Clint & Ashley Teresa Conder, Gerald & Judy Coomes, Joseph & Mary Stinnett, Lahoma Stinnett, Joseph John & Donna Baum, Jim & Betty Dickens, Dowell, Anthony & Bonnie Drury, James & “Bucky” & Suzanne Coomes, Thomas & Shir- Szemethy, Judy & Ray Taylor, Louis Taylor, Al William & Catherine Grapes, John & Dell Hall, Sharon Drury, Thomas & Yvonne Drury, Mar- ley Coomes, Russell & Virginia Corley, Joe & & Molly Thompson, Betty Thompson, Charles Paul & Karen Obermyer, Ann Stuller, Frank & cus & Michelle Eakins, Marie Ebelhar, David Tracey Danzer, Charlie & Heidi Dees, Addie H & Noretta Thompson, Dr Shelby & Mary Ann Valerie Vargo. & Jo Ettensohn, Todd & Taunya Eyre, Mike Demarest, Mark & Donna Dorth, Bernie & Lisa Thompson, Drs David C & Vicki Thompson, & Holly Farina, Tim & Charyl Farley, Teresa Dotsey, Kathy Doup, Lisa E Duncan, Rosemary Mike & Karen Thompson, Glynda Turner, Dr Holy Cross, Providence Farmer, William & Charlotte Faulkner, Rudy Duncan, Mary E Durbin, Marjorie Early, Peter Gary & Linda Wahl, David & Debbie Ward, Maurice & Robin Ferrell, Beth Nall, Monica & Lucia Marie Felty, Jim & Rose Fenwick, J & Sarah Ebelhar, Jay & Susie Fillman, Elena Dr Drew & Jeannette Ward, Kenneth & Wanda Papineau, Roxie Rhea, Linda Rich, Lorie Robert & Gini Freibrun, Matt Frields, Robert S Maria Finley, Jerry & Paula Fisher, Chris & Ward, Francis & Ethel Watrous, Thomas E & Williams. & Alice Frields, Mary Jane Fulkerson, Charles Julie Ford, Vince & Joan Frey, Paul & Debra Lois Jean Wedding, Richard & Lori White- & Jenny Funk, Gail Funk, John A & Carlene Garner, Damon & Muriel Gillim, Dr Chris & house, Mollie Willett, Mike & Gail Williams, Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington Gabe, Linda Gabe, Mike & Ann Galbraith, Jenny Glaser, Joseph & Lucille Goetz, David Karen Williamson, Steven & Teresa Wills, Janet Doan, Martha Elder, Elizabeth Embry, Billy R & Betty Gatten, Casey & Julie Geer, & Cathy Graham, Charles H & Susan Green, Glenn Woodward, Bea Wooldridge, Cecil & Richard & Shirley Fackler, Dale & Beverly Agnes Gibson, Ronald & Lita Ann Goldsberry, Kay Hagan, Diddy Hagman, Reid Haire, Troy Bonnie Wright, Bill & Karen Young. Haines, James & Betty Hardesty, Pat Hartley, Tony & Mary Anne Gonnella, Dixie Greene, & Carol Haleman, Cecilia Hamilton, Charles Gary & Sharon Hinton, Paul & Theresa Lan- Herman J Greenwell, Vanda Griffin, Fred & & Patricia Hamilton, Jack Hamilton, Doris Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro caster, Rosemari Mitchell, Diana O’Bryan, Michaelene Guillerman, Daryl & Jill Hagan, Haragan, Omer & Lucy Harpe Jr, Dr Chris & B F & Gloria Adams, Greg Allen, Larry J & John & Nancy Robinson, Charles & Betty William Hagan, David & Laura Hager, Jeffrey Mary Havelda, Marjorie Hayden, Russell A & Marsha Allen, Cindy Clark, Frances Johnson, Smith, Robert & Beverly Trammel. & Janice Haile, Tracy & Jennifer Haley, John Vicki Hayden Jr, William P Hayden Jr, Steven Jim & Jill Mueller, Veronica Wilhite. & Martha Halterman, Elaine Harris, Barbara Haynes, Mike & Kim Head, Betty Helm, Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Harwood, Ira & Ellese Hay, Mary Beth Hayden, Charles & Carol Hendricks, Bob & Peggy Christ the King, Madisonville Charles & Leslie Abbott, Emma Jean Abell, Eleanora Hays, Mitch & Jill Hazelwood, Mad- Hicks, Ron & Mereda Hicks, Joseph H & Pam David & Mary Albin, Doug & Janet Berry, John M & Sue Allen, Herman Alles, Mary eline Heiss, Jenny Hester, James & Jackie Hill, Higdon, Jim & Rose Hodgkins, Ed & Karen Michael & Donna Boarman, Bryan & Myrna Frances Alles, James L & Dorothy Alvey, Mike & Kathy Hoersting, Jeanette Hollowell, Hodskins, Dr Jeffrey S & Lynn Hofer, Stephen Borders, David & Jennifer Brown, Francine Joseph R & Zelda Alvey, Kim Angermeier, Carl & Christi Honeycutt, Kent & Janet Hortin, & Diane Hoffman, Albert & Joan Hofmann, Burden, Rosemary Burden, William & Bon- Dean & Janice Arnold, Dennis Austin, Steve & Sherrel Hosty, Ed & Cindy Huff, Dr Vernon Robert & Connie Hood, Charles Howard, Mary nie Burns, Reginald & Teresa Cabbage, Jud Pam Austin, Kevin J & Marcia Baer, David & & Melanie Humbert, Michael & Lori Hurm, Howard, Thomas A & Kelly Howard, Mark & & Karen Caldwell, John & Janice Calhoun, Tammy Baird, Tony & Pat Banken, David A & Travis & Terra Hurtte, Larry & Anita Ivie, Dan Jan Hubbs, Annie Hurm, Eddie & Sally Jack- Sherrell & Jeannie Calhoun, Darren & Rosa Mary Sue Barron, Thomas & Dorothy Barron, & Janie Jacobs, Laddie F & Carol Jankura, John son, William Jackson, David M & Karen Jar- Chapman, John & Diane Clark, Trent & Crystal Tim & Donna Barron, Gene & Mary Basinger, & Kathy Jenkins, Margaret A Jenkins, Hascel boe, Edith Johnson, Thomas & Sherry Johnson, Clark, Regina Cullen, Richard & Ruth Dale, Joseph & Shirley Baumgartner, Dick & Sheila Johnson, Don & Kathy Johnston, Jennifer L Judy Kapelsohn, Carlos & Marilyn Kassinger, Gertrude Daugherty, Robert & Floy Daugherty, Beaven, Richard & Robin Beck, Thomas L & Jones, Dean & Mary Ann Jorgensen, Clarence Kevin & Ann Kauffeld, Anna Kemper, Shirley Jim & Linda Doane, Jim & Colleen Fleck, Billy Valerie Beckert, Teresa Beckman, Pascal & & Margaret Kaminski, Thomas & Susan King, Kent, Sue Koett, Linsey Lanham, Randy & An- & Patty Folk, Sophie French, Marilyn Fulker- Elaine Benson, Terry & Judy Berrong, Gwen- Dorothy Koelbl, Charles J & Teresa Krampe, gie Lee, Tom & LaNell Lilly, Martin & Vickie son, Garth Gamblin, Jerry & Jennifer Hardesty, dolyn Boggess, Steve & Susan Book, Russell & Paul & Sue Kuerzi, Roy & Barbara Kurtz, Logsdon III, Mabel Long, Rex & Sarah Marsh, Randall & Kimberly Hardesty, Dr Glenn & Dorothy Borries Jr, Brad & Anne Boyd, David Les & Paula Lange, Louise Leasor, Gary C William & Martha Marsh, Donald & Barbara Kristine Henning, Douglas & Liz Hoard, Ed- & Kathleen Brauer, Kenneth & Kathy Brooks, & Rita Lee, Leland & Donna Leslie, Bobby Mattingly, Jim & Laura Mattingly, Larry & ward & Mary Hughes, Sharon Iliohan, David Bill & Rebecca Brown, Fred C & Cleo Brown, Continued on page 29 & Sue Liles, Darrell & Tonia Liles, Dorothy August, 2012 29 Liles, Dr Fred & Nancy Litke, Drs Ricardo & 2012 Disciples Response Fund Donors Zenaida Maddela, Dr John & Agnes Marchand, Brenda Welch, Scott & Michelle Wheatley, & Barbara Kacer Kiraly, Arthur & Mary Lou Snowden, Elizabeth Wix. Mark A & Eleanor Martin, Margaret Mathias, Wayne & Rose Wheeler, Mark & Kelly Wicks, Kirby, John & Jocelyn Knepler, Jim & Debbie Leo & Carole Mattingly, Mark & Jamie Mat- Dr Paul & Mary Wilder, Eric & Laura Williams, Kovanda, Steve & Mary Kovar, Thomas C & Immaculate Conception, Hawesville tingly, C A & Sonya Mauzey, Steve & Veronica Jimmy & Janice Williams, Ronald & Karen Mary Krohn, Patricia Kuebler, Arthur & Carol Jerry & Linda Atwood, Frances Boutcher, McAtee, Dr John & Judy McClellan, Stoney Wilson, Gerald & Cathy Wischer, Benjamin & Kunkel, Joe & Betty Kunkel, Betty LaGrange, William S & Phyllis Emmick, Charles E & & Tracey McGowan, Nancy McKinney, Mary Mary Woodring, Charles & Wendy Wooldridge Andrew & Janice Lange, Harry & Constance Patricia Hagman, Dan & Shirley Hagman, McMurray, Chris & Diana Melton, Paul & III, Frank & Maurita Wright, Joseph E & Anna Largen, Robert & Carole Lastufka, Charles Mary Rose Hagman, Vic & Barbara Hagman, Ann Metzger, Donald & Rita Meuth, Forrest & Wurth, Andrew & Patricia Wynne, Ivo Yates, Jake Leibfreid, Glenn & Edith Lohr, Roger Kenneth & Jeanie Hanks, David & Marcella Mary Meuth, Patricia Miller, Herman & Jean Chris & Kathy Young, Beulah Zehner. & Janet Longest, Anto & Milica Markovic, Henderson, Mike & Mary Ann Kruger, Alan & Moman, Shannon & Mary Jo Montgomery, Brent & Elaine Mason, Michael & Shelley Linda Murphy, Bob Ogle, Ronna Ogle, John & Kevin & Karen Morris, Pam Mullins, Gary Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam Mattingly, Michael & Elizabeth May, Paul & Lynn Powers, Monty & Noel Quinn, Carolyn Ray & Debra Murphy, Clark & Denise Nash, Mary Chinn, Mary Cook, John & Laura Cox, Rose McCavick, Pat & Vicky McGrath, Pauline Russelburg, Joseph Russelburg, Regina Walz, Malcolm Neel, Malcom & Tammy Neel, James Jerry & Gail Critchelow, Penny Faulk, Her- McIlvoy, Annette McIvor, Helen McKay, James Denis F & Martha Wheatley, Larry W & Judy & Lisa Newman, Dean D Nolan, Edna O’Nan, man & Nancy Gahn, Soto Garcia, James B & & Ann Meador, Anthony & Marie Meffert, White. James L & Maxine O’Nan, Patrick & Cindy Pam Hayes, Robert & Francil Higdon, Monie Vincent & Kim Miller, Bill & Cindy Mills, O’Nan, Roger & Gloria O’Nan, Vicki Okerson, Hoover, Clarence & Elaine Kleinhelter, Rob- Gregory & Mercedes Mills, John & Kathy Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Robert & Brenda Gayle Paff, Leonard & An- ert & Sue Ling, Gustavo & Charlotte Paez, Montella, Dr Paul & Susan Moore, Donald & Joseph & Robin Abel Jr, Kenneth L & Charlene nie Patterson, Richard & Lynn Payne, Scot & Baltazar Alonzo Perez, Doug & Joyce Smith, Janet Mott, Jefferson Mullins, Mary M Mullins, Ackerman, Michael & Kim Alexander, Keith Linda Payne, Douglas & Joann Pfingston, Gil Timothy & Mary Stenberg, Ressie G Steward, Michael & Mickeye Murphy, Suzanne Murphy, & Pat Andrews, Rosa Lee Appleby, Robert & Phillips, James E & Sharon Phillips, Stephen & Gloria Tichenor, Don & Joann Wathen. Pat & Ruth Mysinger, Eileen Napier, Harold & Sherry Ashby, Daniel L & Joanne Barnard, Constance Phillips, Daniel & Bonnie Pierson, Joan Neighbors, Suzanne Marie Ogawa, Wayne Leonard & Joni Barnett, John H & Patsy Berry, Ben & Lois Pike, Tim & Ann Pike, Charles & Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Orscheln, Sandra Osboe, Gerry & Sandy Otto, William & Suzanne Blandford, Marilou Blan- Faye Pippin, Ernesto & Daisy Posadas, Nor- Rigoberto & Rita Ann Abreu, Edwina Achorn, Richard & Marie Owen, Dr Robert & Carolyn ford, Helen Boarman, Matt & Mollie Boarman, man & Phyllis Powell, Michael & Kimberly James & Kathleen Adams, Virgil & Elaine Panchyshyn, Edward & Barbara Parker, Samuel Ronald & Frances Boarman, Colin Bogucki, Prendeville, Robert M & Betty Pritchett, Mil- Albaugh, David & Anna Alexander, Del Rae & Gloria Peach, Ronald & Marla Pendleton, Mary Bogucki, Frank Bowlds, Harvey & Cathy dred Proctor, John & Kathleen Prough, Bill & Allen, Jeff John & Julie Altfillisch, John P & Linda M Penn, Stanley T Peterie, Robert & Bowlds, James & Lillian Bowlds, Brenda Penny Raleigh, Doris Razzano, Joyce Rhodes, Constance Barbalas, Melina Baribeau, John & Leslie Pfingston, Camille & Margaret Picciano, Bridgeman, Tom & Connie Brown Jr, Jim Ed Laura Rice, Nancy Rice, Margaret Richmond, Judy Bates, Barbara Becker, Patricia Beresford, Kirk & Mary Pierce, Richard & Betsy Pierce, & Kim Burris, Helena Carrico, Rose Carrico, Daniel & Cathy Roberts, Joann Roberts, Joseph Renee Betz, Marianne Bluhm, Greg & Sandra Mark & Janie Pitcock, Jose & Marcia Piva, Thomas E & Joann Castlen, Thomas O & Anne B Roberts, Roger Robertson, Jim & Denise Boeglin, Steve & Ann Bolt, Hank & Lorraine Stan & Pam Pressgrove, John & Wanda Purcell, Marie Castlen, Frank & Betty Chapman, Philip Roethemeier, Roy & Carolyn Rowley, Chip & Bormann, Christine Bowlds, Richard & Linda Christa Qualls, Virgil & Beverly Rakers, Steven & Betty Cissell, Joseph B & Mary Jane Clark, Diane Royer, Glenn & Mildred Royster, Jud Braun, David & Rosemary Brown, Peter & & Susan Reiner, Tony & Michelle Rhoades, Gordon & Rose Cobb, Charles & Joan Collins, & Beth Royster, Mario & Alma Sanchez, Dr Kaye Buser, Drs Michael & Katharyn Byrne, Fr Jerry Riney, Michael & Linda Roos, Wilma Edith Conkright, Donald D Coomes, Martin & Armando & Holivia Sandoval, Marian Sauer, Gabe & Claudine Cabral, George & Donna Roos, John & Sue Schnell, David & Bobbie Jane Cravens, Julia Crisp, James W & Joyce Ronald & Brenda Sauer, Timothy & Jacqueline Calta, David & Rhonda Chandler, Freddie Shanahan, Dorothy Share, Brendan & Holly Dant, Fred & Jeanette Dillingham, Siebrand & Sauer, William B & Holly Sauer, Brad & Kelly Mae Cole, Todd & Debbie Conway, Donald & Sheehan, Terry & Julie Shipley, William P & Wanda Dooper, Mary Margaret Drury, Barbara Schneider, Stephen & Marilyn Schwallier, Deborah Cook, George M & Nellie Cornett, Darlene Sims, Steve & Sandy Stahl, Robert L & Duncan, Donald J & Brenda Edge, James R & Martha Scott, Louise Sellars, David & Patricia Luis & Lisa Correa, Travis & Lisa Creed, Joan Kim Stanford, Buddy & Jill Steen, Carole Mill- Lenna Elder, Mary C Elder, Thomas W & Su- Septer, Charles & Mary Rose Shade, Mike & Crinion, Robert & Elizabeth Crowe, Patricia er Steen, Patricia Steineman, Carlene Suhling, zanne Elder, Janice Sue Elliott, Eunice Enders, Tamara Shappell, David V & Diane Shoemaker, Ann Danaher, Kyle & Lillian Davis, Don & William & Lynda Svanoe, Steve & Mary Jane Mary Evans, Larry & Linda Field, Michael & Ray & Evelyn Shoemaker, Fr Tony J Shonis, Judy Dobernic, Jay & Amy Krull Dougherty, Swigonski, Ruth Theirl, Jack Thomas, Randy & Ann Flaherty, Liz Frey, Jane Fulkerson, Shirley Wendy Shoulders, Daniel & Whitney Smith, Joseph & Jean Durbin, Timothy & Leah Eck- Jean Thompson, Steve & Terri Thornton, Alan Fulkerson, Michael & Shelia Fulton, Jeff & Mike C & Kay Smith, James M & Carla Stea- ley, Joan Emberton, Eugene & Gladys Faller, E & Judith Tourville, Michael Vincent, Timothy Julie Garvin, Jerry & Amy Glahn, Robert & rns, Jeffery Stevens, Alvin & Alison Steward, Martin & Marcie Fanning, Martha Jean Farmer, & Martha Vogel, Kenneth & Tamara Vogler, Cindy Goetz, Gary & Nelda Grant, Sue Gray, Paul & Kamille Stich, Shaun & Amber Stone, Anthony & Rhona Feckter, Beverly Feldman, Chris & Jennifer Vowels, Julie Watt, Larry & Michael & Karen Gross, Thomas E & Bar- Tony & Margaret Strawn, Noel & Mildred Robert & Frances Fiore, Carolyn Fleenor, Mark Anita Willoughby, Steve & Jane Wilson, Earl bara Hagan, Phil & Kim Haire, Terry & Mary Stribling, Mary Lou Sugg, Bettye Summers, & Dr Betsy Flener, Stuart & Jo Ann Foster, & Martha Winn, Chris & Kelly Wiseman, Hank Hall, David & Patricia Hamilton, James D & Donald Summers, Dorothy Summers, Frances Michael & Christine Fouts, Allen & Judy & Sharon Mutter Wohltjen, Charles & Mary Kathleen Hamilton, Frank & Martha Hardesty, D Summers, Kevin & Ann Swaidner, Martha Freeland, John H & Virginia French, Thomas Ann Wolfram, Christine Wozniak, Robert & Jerry & Virginia Harper, Mary Hartley, Billy & Tanaka, Richard & Barbara Tappan, Andy & & Sue Frericks, Betty Fuqua, Thomas & Mary Jean Zeller, Joseph Zirkelbach. Joanna Hatcher, Jeff & Tracy Hayden, Matthew Brenda Thomas, Glorina Thomas, Herman M Gaietto, Gary & Bernadette Gamlin, Richard & Brandi Hayden, Phil W & Cheri Hayden, & Mary Ruth Thomas, Patsy Thomas, Rosanne & Cynthia Gensler, Charles R & Tanya Gries, Holy Trinity, Morgantown Steve & Kristie Hayden, Tom & Joni Hayden, Thomas, Steve & Susan Thomas, Phillip & John & Kathy Hamilton, Tim & Claire Ham- Melvin & Mary Anne Bowles, Alan & Lisa De- Diana Head, Jody & Karen Head, Dan & Sherri Landis Thompson, Ray & Sharon Thompson, mond, Richard & Sheila Hardcastle, Delbert & Bruhl, Roger & Anita Gossett, Roger L Joly, Joe Heckel, Marylou Hoskins, Mike & Stephanie J Michael & Shannon Thomson, Mary Ann Ellen Hayden, Lily Hedges, Humberto & Nelly & Betty Klaas, Jim & Toni McDonald, Richard Houtchen, Thomas W & Carol Hulsey, Thomas Thrasher, Michael & Susan Thurman, Jaime Hernandez, Jimmy & Julie Hodgkins, Fr Steve & Peggy Seiler, Teddy & Margie Seiler, Marvin & Beth Hutchison, Aaron & Lisa Igleheart, & Eve Tiu, James Tomas, Andre & Louise Hohman, Barry P & Joy Howard, Kathleen & Patricia Stanley. Janice Janes, Harold & Barbara Johnson, Ma- Trawick, Steve & Pattye Tweddell, Nancy Howell, Lee & Cheryl Huber, Ed & Marge rie Johnson, Charlie & Linda Kamuf, Martha Jean Utley, Charles & Kaye Villines, Benedict Hurt, Warren & Nancy Irons, Sara Jackson, Immaculate Conception, Earlington Keller OSU, Jerry & Vickie Kennedy, Saundra & Leigh Ann Vowels, Rosalie Vowels, John Richard & Shirley Jakel, Carole Johner, Ken- Joseph & Martha Clark, Fred & Rose Conti, Kirchhevel, Marjorie Klee, James G & Angie & Janet Vukovich, Doug Wathen, Chester & neth & Rachel Jones, Damien & Janet Karpin- Peg Craft, Fr Bruce Fogle, Kathy Gordon, Klump, Edward & Carol Krampe, Richard Julie Watson, Margaret Watson, Andrea Weber, ski, Stephen & Linda Keene, Robert & Jenny Daniel & Janet Hartline, Beverly Heady, Curt & B Kulka, James F & Marilyn Kurz, Thomas Rodney & Kathleen Webster, Bernard & Deb- Keiswetter, John & Linda Kelly, Matthew & Betty Johnston, Joan Morse, Dorothy O’Neal, & Mary Ann Kurz, John & Margaret Kutsor, bie Wedding, Rob & Sally Wedding, Allen & Chris Keyser, Herman D & Rachel Kinder, John Roger & Kathy Ordal, Deborah Pate, Kenneth Kevin & Mary Lasley, Jane Lewis, John C & Rosemary Porter, Mary Rahm, Virginia Continued on page 30 30 August, 2012 Barbara J Franks, Anthony & Virginia Livers, 2012 Disciples Response Fund Donors Kenneth & Wanda Mackin, Richard Mattingly, & Nancy Lewis, Joseph L & Frances Lewis, Gerald & Rita Jo Holtzman, Rebecca Horn, Gilles, Alma E Haire, James & Sheila Head, Alma McBride, Paul & Carolyn Tapp, Matthew Stirman & Susan Libs, Nicholas & Susan Lind- Waymon A Horn, Alice Howard, Jack & Wanda Steve & Lori Henton, Janie Howard, John E & Lisa Tripp, Joe & Kathy Welden, Eddie & sey, Mitchell & Martha Long, Jeff & Theresa Hufnagel, Susie Imel, Gary & Carol Jackson, & Bernadette Howard, Michael S & Vicki Laura Wheatley, Tim & Brenda Wurth. Mahoney, Dan & Patricia Marquis, Randall & Marie James, Hal J Johnson, David Lee & Howard, Brenda Johnson, Larry D & Linda Nancy Martin, Wayne Mattingly, Al & Judy Mary Jones, Fr Tony Jones, John T & Susan Jollay, Curtis & Carla King, John & Clarice Saint Agnes, Uniontown Mattingly Jr, Robert & Connie McCarthy, Do- M Jones, Wanda Marie Jones, Paul & Juanita Kuegel, Patricia Mays, James & Rose Mc- James D & Gladys Austin, Linda Baird, Alvin Jr ris McCrary, Brenda McIntyre, Dan & Kathy Kaelin, Frank V & Brenda Keller, Tony & Syl- Carter, Mahaley McCarty, Ruth Ann McCarty, & Betty Borup, Eddie & Dallas Buckman, Viola Medley, Jeff & Robin Merimee, Bradley Wayne via Keller, Olga A Kelley, Billy & Anna King, Mamie McDaniel, William & Carolyn Mc- Bumpus, Mike Clark, Anna Clements, David & Millay, Joseph & Frances Millay, William Don Mary Jane Kissel, Charlotte Ann Knott, James Daniel, Charles T & Shirley Merimee, Dale & Beverly Clements, Ray & Diane Conley, Benny Millay, Betty Miller, Jerry & Charlotte Mischel, R & Beverly Knott, Martha E Kramer, James Kristie Meserve, Eddie & Monti Millay, Gary & & Patsy Crowdus, Tom & Julie Davis, Christine Bill & Jeanne O’Bryan, Freda O’Bryan, Patrick R & Katherine Likens, Bob & Sylvia Lovett, Stephanie Millay, Gary & Lois Miller, Barbara Duncan, James & Carolyn Duncan, John & & Marilyn Pace, Ken & Patty Pernisek, Phil & Thomas & Kristy Lovett, James D & Rachel Mingus, Jerry & Virginia Morgan, James A & Nyra Duncan, Hamel & Rose Floyd, Elmer & Brenda Phelps, Becky Phillips, Karen Plain, Mahoney, Houston J & Bonnie Marks II, Roger Janet Murphy, Robert R Murphy, Paul & Helen Janie Fowler, Sylvia Franklin, Benny & Rita Cecilia L Prewitt, Ed & Mary Ricke, Thomas M & Patti May, Steven & Agnes Mayberry, Rick O’Bryan, Chris O’Connor, David W & Vickie French, Bernard & Geraldine French, Harold & Mary Riney, William B Riney, Phil Roberts, & Kathleen Mayton, Douglas & Rachael Mc- Osborne, Judy Osborne, Mary Pate, Martha J & Jeanie Girten, James & Carolyn Girten, Jerry & Betty Rouse, Francis & Doreen Rus- Fadden, Cecilia Medley, Mike & Elaine Mills, Payne, Thomas E & Carole Peak, Mary Ann Martha Girten, Gerald & Marilyn Greenwell, sell, Mary C Schueler, Korrie Semro, Michael William M & Martha Mills, Michael R & Karen Postlewaite, James E & Anna Marie Roberts, Neal & Melissa Greenwell, Randy & Jennifer & Kathy Shaver, Stephen & Becky Simmons, Mischel, William & Janice Morton, Joseph B Eldred & Eulaine Robertson, Katie Rudy, Deb- Greenwell, Dwight & Alice Grundy, Stephen Paulette Snyder, Vickie Snyder, Kevin & Cassie & Mary Lou Mudd, Paul E & Donna Munsey, orah Sapp, John Schartung Jr, Helen Schwartz, & Linda Guill, Mike & Marie Guillerman, Stelmach, Virginia Stevens, Perry C & Deborah Isaac & Mackenzie Murphy, James E & Sharon Henry Schwartz, Sharleen Schwartz, Lois Sims, Wayne & Monica Hancock, John D & Debbie Stiff, Helen Lucille Strong, Agnes Stuart, Rita Murphy, Karen Murphy, Darrell & Janet Nix, Sue Thomas, Chris & Karen Thompson, Mike Henshaw, Bobby D & Irene Jennings, Annetta Szemethy, Marie Thompson, Janice Thomson, Marie Nunnally, Samuel J & Patricia Patterson, & Cloa Thompson, Louis & Cathy Travis, McBride, Jack & Sue Miller, Jimmy & Virginia Sheila A Thomson, Mike & Linda Todd, Robert Charles A & Lois Payne, Joan Payne, George Bruce & Sharon Tucker, MaryEllen Vanvac- Mills, Thomas & Nancy Mills, Michael & E & Joann Vessels, Martha Vowels, Martha W Pennebaker, Jane Pfeifer, Devon Pinkston, tor, Terry C & Jean Wahl, Terry & Lisa Ward, Jackie Pierce, Danny & Pam Reynolds, Judy Warren, Mary Ruth Warren, Michael & Janet Dorothy Powers, Wanda Powers, Charles & Dorothy Wathen, Otis & Rita Webb, Bruce & Simpson, Pat & Peggy Thomas, Gary & Jill Wathen, Douglas & Kathy Watkins, David Wei- Amy Pride, Chris & Janet Reid, James & Sha- Sandy Whitehouse, Regina Young. Utley, Michael & Michelle Whitfield, Eddie & dner, Jane Weisbrook, Fr Brad Whistle, Edward ron Reid, Mary Louise Reisz, David W & Julie Sharon Willett, Helen Willett, Kerry & Leslie & Thelma White, Dennis & Gayla Whitehouse, Renshaw, Charlotte Reynolds, James Byron & Resurrection, Dawson Springs Willett, Lawrence Willett, Chris & Marilyn John O & Norma Wilkerson, Douglas & Doris Lucy Rhoades, Mona Riggs, Edward & Mary James E & Barbara Cranor, Jim Hillerich, Mike Wolfe, Pauline Yates. Williams, William & Jennifer Wilson, Maurice Riney, Tony & Celia Roach, Bobby & Wanda & Ashley Marsili, Patrick & Linda O’Donnell, & Shirley Wink, Mike & Suzanne Wurth, Vir- Gayle Robertson, Rex D & Peggy Robinson, Luis & Bonnie Ortiz, Linda Randolph, David Saint Alphonsus, Saint Joseph ginia Zoglman, Eugene & Shirley Zoglmann, Gary Lee Rumage, Melisa Saalwaechter, & Beri Zaparanick. Ray & Deloris Brickner, William A & Betty Patrick & Barbara Zoglmann. Joan Sanford, Gary & Patricia Satterwhite, Byrne, Thomasine Clouse, Marvin & Shirlene Thomas & Joan Scales, Helen Schaick, John Rosary Chapel, Paducah Dant, Maurice L & Dot Drury, Gene & Dorothy Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro A & Diann Schmitt, Rita Schrecker, Gates Felix & Patricia Akojie, Ronnie & Phyllis Fleischmann, Gene & Elaine Glenn, Fr Ray Charles & Lucy Adams, Charles L & Ruth & Angela Settle, Randall Shelby, Dr Dan & Barker, Thomas Brumlow, Frances Cocke, Goetz, Frank & Linda Hayden, Richard & Adams, J Carolyn Anderson, Peter & Betty Pam Shepherd, Thomas Shively, Steve & Lisa Lonnie & Wanda Crowdus, George & Faye Brenda McIntire, John M & Mary Mulligan, Armendarez, Betty Babbitt, Bert Barker, John R Sims, Robert W & Marjorie Slack, William & Davis, Ruby Gibson, David & Jeanne Grief, Murray & Jean Murphy, Phil & Tammy Mur- Barker, June Bell, Ray & Nelda Best, Margaret Mitzi Speer, Greg & Kathleen St Clair, Barbara Clora Hixon, Gary & Paula Hudson, Rose Mary phy, Wally & Kim Murphy, Fr Richard Powers, Bice, Rick & Lisa Bivins, Bernard & Betty Stallings, Dorothy P Stallings, Edward B & Lane, Prince Manley, Joe & Pearl Payne, David John & Heather Teets Jr, Charles D Thompson, Blandford, Daniel A & Janis Blandford, Donald Agnes Stallings, Todd & Pat Stelmach, Mark & Kathy Roberts, Richard & Janice Yasko. Kevin & Jennifer Thompson. & Mary Blanford Sr, Mary Rosita Borisch, Cliff & Kathy Sterling, Donald R & Shirley Story, G & Judy Brandon, William L & Sally Buford, Bill & Marilyn Strong, James Michael & Janice Sacred Heart, Hickman Saint Ambrose, Henshaw Martin L & Mary Ruth Bumm Sr, Joe & Tammy Sweeney, Mark & Robin Swift, Todd & Cathy Butch & Sandy Busby, Donald & Glenda Co- Ellen Barbee, Gerald T & Ellen Day, Dennis & Calhoun, John & Frieda Calhoun, John G & Switzer, Mary E Taylor, Joseph & Jo Ann Tes- chrum, Mary Kaufman, Christy Lattus, Doris Sheree Hardesty, Pat & Karen Henshaw, Henry Michele Castlen, William & Elizabeth Jane sandori, James T Thompson, Laura Thompson, Lattus, John B & Mary Jo Lattus, Tony & Kathi D Huckeby, Ronnie & Debbie Odom, Scott & Cavin, Connie Cecil, Mary Ruth Cecil, Thomas Francis & Dolores Thomson, Frances Kay Lattus, Anna Ligons, Peggy O’Connor, Paul E Peggy Omer, Tom K & Joan Stevenson. & Louise Cecil, Joseph Cilia, David & Shan- Tichenor, Ray Tretter, Mark Vollman, Robert & Sue Werner Sr, Jim & Agnes Williams. non Clark, Joseph & Theresa Clark, Joseph L & Mary Vollman, Matt & Julie Warren, John Saint Ann, Morganfield Al & Rose Clark, Betty Conkright, Melvin & & Margie Wathen, Blaine E Weddle, George L Sacred Heart, Russellville David & Elizabeth Acker, William & Shelly Lois Connor, Richard L & Rebecca Coomes, & Anna Weldon Jr, Betty Wells, Jay & Andrea Kerry & Sharlet Beauregard, Alvin & Sandra Adelman, Damien & Diane Alvey, Florence Anthony J & Margaret Cox, Thomas & Rose Wethington, Eleanor G Whitaker, Tom & Rose Bedel, Mary Lolita Bryan, Patricia J Bucher, Alvey, Ruth Alvey, Rose Mary Austin, Thomas Curtsinger Sr, James E & Golda Damin, Larry Whitsett, Robert Williams, Diane M Willis, Thomas & Joanne Gilliam, Erasmo & Gloria Austin, Mike & Karla Baird, Robert & Sue & Colleen Edmiston, Charles Vincent & Teresa Brent & Dana Wilson, Tim & Debra Wright, Gomez, Philip T Gregory, Gladys Herman, Beaven, Larry & Vickie Bickett, Michael & Edwards, David & Lisa Englert, Matthew & Joe & Sharron Young, Helen Zayas, Fred & Edana LeRoy, Joe & Sandra Lennon, Maurice Betty Blake, Ronald Brashear, James E & Doro- Bridget Evans, Clara Mae Evrard, Dennis W Gloria Zinobile. & Paula Linton Jr, Robert & Elizabeth Mason, thy Buckman, Glenn & Mary Byars, Tommy & Linda Fentress, Inez S Fishback, David & Mark & Nona Miller, Jim & Ginny Mills, Berta Cartwright, Matthew & Gail Ciecorka, Larry Nelda Flahardy, Reba L Flaim, Rosalee Folz, Precious Blood, Owensboro Ramirez, Lee & Denise Robey, Martha Rogers, & Sharon Cissell, Bill & Shannon Cleavenger, Gerald & Lucy Goetz, Mary E Goetz, Leander Larry & Sheila Abel, Charles Aull, Joseph L Fr Masi Suvakkin, Donald & Janet Thomas, Dr Pauline Clegg, Billy Ray & Virginia Clements, & Janet Goff, Richard W Grinker, Joe A & Bittel, Jerry & Ellen Blandford, Jewell Brown, Thomas & Lisle Threlkeld, Phyllis Williams. Jane Clements, Louise Clements, Josephine Marie Hancock, Virginia Hardy, Gary & Carol Tom & Dona Calhoun, Vanessa Calvin, Steve Coffman, Bill Z & Sherry Collins, Charles Harper, Frank B & Ann Harris, Sharon Hart, & Judy Carrico, Steve R & Donna Cecil, Ruth Sacred Heart, Waverly & Mary Lou Duncan, Earl G & Emma Jean Rick & Kimberly Hayden Jr, Otis A & Judy Conkright, Guy F & Linda Connor, Teresa Dill, Donald & Ellen Buckman, Brian & Susan Cle- Duncan, Darrell & LaDonna French, Donald G Hicks, Billy Higdon, Gerald & Judy Higdon, Tom & Debbie Durbin, Jeanette Ebelhar, James ments, Mark & Judy Crowdus, Marlin & Gladys Leon & Rachel Higdon, Emily Holloway, & Shirley Ellis, John & Kristy Fulkerson, Clara Drury, Eddie & Judy Espy, Ruth Helen Espy, Continued on page 31 & Peggy French, Ray French, Gerald E & Ruth August, 2012 Gibson, Alan & Lee Greenwell, Billy Wayne & 2012 Disciples Response Fund Donors 31 Saint Anthony, Peonia Saint Columba, Lewisport Marylou Elfen, Victoria Elliott, Cletus & Teresa Cyndie Greenwell, Bobby & Julia Greenwell, Ettensohn, Charles & Pat Gregory, James & Mike H & Rebecca Greenwell, Ruth Griggs, Lynn Carroll, Denise Clark, Nancy Gilmer- George & Betty Allard, Joseph & Betty Jo Kuhn, Martha Glutting, James & Bonnie Grant, Bolin, Vincent & Barbara Brown, David & Frances Harbison, Marcia Harbison, Charlotte Franklin & Agnes Hancock, Paul & Brenda Harris, JoAnn Hayden, Marty Hill, Tracey Hos- Hargrove, Keith & Beth Hendrickson, Joe & Gary W & Debbie Higdon, Estella Jarboe, Fr Rosemary Emmick, Stephen & Regina Em- Brian Johnson, John & Freda Shull, Norbert mick, Mike & Cindy Fallin, Robert & Dawn man, Robert Jarboe, Allyn & Theresa Johnson, Florence Henshaw, Tony Lee & Sara Hite, Harry & Jane Junkerman, David & Edie Kee- Kenny & Rosie Holt, Mary Kay Hutchison, & Charlotta Soenneker, James & Garnetta Van Flake, Tim & Dian Heavrin Sr, Kevin & Deb- Meter, Martha Witten. bie Kurz, Anthony & Sheila Lasley, Denny & ney, Malcolm Kennedy, Michelle Keplinger, Tom & Patty Lewis, Mary Sue Ligon, Greg & Louis & Madge Klein, Rose Mary Kloss, Earl Marie Little, Liz Lott, Paul & Cindy Loxley, Denise Long, John D & Rosemary Neff, Tina Saint Anthony of Padua, Grand Rivers Nelson, Michael & Judy Pate, Dot Pooser, Kortz, John & Rita Kuebrich, Richard G & Regina Loxley, William H Luckett, Helen Stephanie Kuehn, Barbaranelle Lambert, Laura Mackin, Wayne & Rhonda Mills, Paul & Kathy Ernest & Sonia Ayo, Edmond & Donna Bassett, Juanita Pooser, Harry D & Pat Roberts. William & Kathleen Bevil, Georgia Bradshaw, Jane Lambert, Irvin & Jean Langston Jr, Tony Monsour, Anthony Wayne & Judy Moore, & Donna Lazzaro, Mary Annetta Leidecker, Mildred Moore, Richard C & Becky Nalley, Erwin & Iva Court, Eleanor Crayne, Margaret Saint Denis, Fancy Farm Dumbacher, Keith & Dorothy Dunker, Paul & Melvin & Wanda Carter, Richard & Patty Green, Todd & Shannon Lucas, T L & Yvonne Mad- Richard A & Jennifer Nally, Hattie O’Nan, dux, Bill & Pam Matlock, Sue McGraw, Nancy Jessie L Pike, Venetta Powell, Bill & Janet Joyce Frey, Tom & Betsy Fusco, Richard & Brian Hayden, Sandra & Frank McGrath, Ray Pat Gorbett, Patrick & Donna Kranz, Steve & & Sue Potts, John & Frances Vessells. McLindon, Curtis & Elizabeth Medley, Ken Robertson, Robert Roush, Gilbert & Pat Rudd, & Michelle Merges, Glenn & Phyllis Munro, Emery & Debbie Shrote, Sharon Simpson, Gary Helen Krivan, Robert & Dot Lang, Shara Par- ish, Rose Poe, Paul & Diane Quayle, Ginny Saint Edward, Fulton Mary Myatt, Susan Myrick, Irvin S Nance, & Brenda Stenger, Clara Beth Steward, Eddie Jeff & Jeanne Nash, Joyce Noonan, Richard & Mary Jo Steward, William C & Debby Tapp, Reed, Bill & Chris Rodgers, Robert & Lois Neva Antosiak, Frank & Beverly Canale, Tom Tashjian. & Barb Cleveland, Donald J & Rachel Cox Jr, J O’Nan, Martha O’Neill, Johnny D & Lynda Cecilia Thomas, Kay Thomas, Kenny & Teresa Oldham, Mike & Donna Oliver, Antonia Pariso, Lee Thomas, Martin Y & Mary Rose Thomas, Jack & Therese Haddad, Bobby & Lee Ann Saint Augustine, Grayson Springs Hobbs, Jerry & Mary Ann Hobbs, Steve & Todd & Janet Pruemer, Matthew & Lisa Ram- Jerry & Kathleen Thompson, John & Denise age, Mike & Candice Riehl, Charles & Marie Timmons, David & Donna Tucker, Ruth Walz, Sondra Burnett, John & Kathleen Forrister, Helga Lovas, Lawrence & Rosetta Mitchell, William & Deborah Grant, Violet Hamilton, Dolores Quinton, Rick & Marie Smith, Su- Riggs, Georgetta Roberts, Larry Roberts, Roger & Cindy Wells, Kenny & Judy Willett, William & Donna Roberts, Fr Brian Roby, Mary Wolfe, Dennis & Kathy Young. Laura Harrell, Daniel Mudd, Elmo & Betty san Storey, Elaine Sullivan, David & Denise Pierce, Norma Robinette, David & Mary Doris Wolfe. James P Rodgers, Patti Sanders, James Schade, Michael J & Esther Shoulta, Joseph & Veronica Saint Anthony, Axtel Simon, Charles H & Lillian White. Saint Elizabeth, Curdsville Skees, Barbara Skinner, Hugh & Doreen Smith, Paul & Patricia Alexander, Kenneth & Mary Patrick & Kelly Stafford, F Michael & Judith Baurle, Charles & Pat Bissinger, Tim & Kim Saint Augustine, Reed Neil & Becky Clements, Brian Head, Robert Robert A & Gail Blair, Dee Anna Booker, Garry E & Peggy McCarthy, Patti Pike, Sherry Pike, Taylor, Jerry & Leslie Teer, Mary Theobald, Blain, Jackie Burns, Michael & Virginia David & Linda Thompson, Mary Tobin, Rob Camp, Bernie & Marquita Campbell, Harold & Linda Eblen, Floyd C & Linda Evans, Bucky Doris Schadler, Tony & Kim Thomas, Chris & & Vickie Lacer, Fr Fideles Levri, Tom & Con- Carla Winfield. & Ann Utley, Mathew & Shirley Valerius, Jo- & Janice Clements, H Leroy & Thelma Cox, seph Viterisi, Thomas & Rose Marie Weitlauf, Dale & Connie Critchelow, Edna Duggins, nie McFarland, David & Janet Medley, Herman & Martha Miller, Constance Mills, Robert E & Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Clarkson Lena Kathryn West, R Gordon & Linda Wil- Roy & Wanda Duke, Delbert Durham, Gary liams, Robert Wilson, Dr Van Woeltz, W J & & Vicky Edelen, Dave & Joan Elder, Clinton April Mitchell, Martine Murphy, Lois Payne, Glenn & Patricia Campbell, James R Getz, Larry & Sherry Schwartz. Neil Higdon, Raymond & Carol Hill, Gerald Norma Word, William Michael & Peggy Word, Fentress, Wayne & Vicky Fentress, Joseph Juanita Yopp. & Mary L Greenwell, Tony & Pat Henning, & Mary Jackey, Martha Smallwood, Kerry & Celestine & Bonnie Hinton, Maxine Hinton, Saint Benedict, Wax Victoria White. Brenda Childress, Odaline Clemons, Stanley & Saint Henry, Aurora Tommy & Lisa Hinton, Virgil & Bobbi Horn, Max & Matilde Canady, James E & Ethel Lawrence & Beverly Johnston, Gus & Carol Carma Duvall, Jennifer Hall, Russell & Rudell Saint Francis Borgia, Sturgis Higdon, Mildred Johnston, Noel & Carolyn Andrew & Cathy Arnold, Clayton & Barbara Cantrell, Danny Carrico, Dr Grant & Anne Mattingly, Homer & Jo Ann Mattingly, Danny Gehring, Sally Hardt, Linda Hogue, John & & Pat O’Donoghue, David Keith O’Donoghue, Johnston, Doug & Cindy McKenna, Roy & Brantley, James Butler, Pam Collins, Paul E Betty Nalley, Louise Patterson, Randall & & Bernadette Farr, Mark & Theresa Greer, Rose Jacob, Frank & Kathleen Johnson, Mike Eddie & Janice O’Donoghue, Joe & Larraine & Lynn Jones, Paul & Edna Jones, Milton E & Mary Phelps, Robert & Carmel Seifert, Delma Thomas & Mary Holt, Darrel & Lisa Jones, O’Donoghue, Doris Raidt, Agnes Rhodes, Mable Keifer, Dan Lents, Richard & Rose Ma- Dan & Pat Rhodes, Timmy & Julie Stevenson, Stinson, Ron & Karen Tyrer. Ryan & Kassie Miller, Tony & Lolita Pfingston, Roger & Irene Price, Virginia Quinn, Cletus rie Logsdon, David & Stacey Mikulcik, Thomas Stephan & Margaret Sumego, David & Alicia & Janet Moore, Bob & Kathy Nord, Tom & Whitfill, Narvin & Jewel Whitworth. Saint Charles, Bardwell & Peggy Russelburg, Gary W & Rosemary Donnie Carrico, Fr Richard Cash, Mike & Ruth Snyder, Fr Greg Trawick, Mark Wells, Ray & Patricia Osthoff, Leo & Carol Repovich, Larry Elder, Daniel & Wanda Hayden, Rosie Hayden, Barbara Wells, Leroy & Kathy Willett, Don Ed & Doraine Rickard, Gary & Patty Robertson, Saint Anthony, Browns Valley Linda Shepard, Joseph & Dorothy Sienkiewicz, Philip & Jeanetta Ballard, Robert M & Barb Susan Hayden, Danny & Bonnie Henderson, & Miki Wright. Chet & Joan Martin, Walter & Ethel O’Neill, Frank & Annette Sopcak, Clement Szymanski, Carper, Mike & Katie Hagan, Charles & Ann Gene & Margo Tullos, JoAnn Wardynski. Hamilton, Darrel & Mary Beth Hamilton, Anna Mae Pace, Anna Rose & Wilmer Rogers, Saint Francis de Sales, Paducah Judy Hamilton, Larry & Faye Klee, Mike & Ray Russelburg, Elizabeth Steinbeck, Bennie & Bill & Lucy Adams, Frances Ann Adams, Brenda Stigall, Phyliss Teeters, Dean Thomas, David Earl & Venessa Alexander, Robert L Saint Jerome, Fancy Farm Donna Koger, Steven R & Linda Lamble, Michael & Kateria Atkins, Paul & Jackie Bal- Mike & Theresa Rose McCarty, Tom & Ann Robert Thomas, Lyndal Thompson, Teresine & Jeanne Alexander, David & Glenda Arant, Thompson, John & Judy Willett, Bob & Lorry Zach & Anne Ault, Tom & Chris Barron, lard, Eddie Carrico, Leon & Dorothy Carrico, Meyer, Margaret Moorman, Gilbert & Michelle Timothy J & Susan Carrico, Wilmuth Carrico, Murphy, Martin & Theresa Rhodes, Norbert & Beth Wilson, Kevin & Tina Wilson, Jerrell & James C & Gloria Bennett, Mark & Christine Vestina Yarbrough. Bickerstaff, Dan & Vickie Bilski, Thomas & James Carter, Bryan & Kelli Cash, Charles & Helen Rose Smith, Annette H Stokes, John & Betty Cash, Ella Cash, Kenneth & Kim Cash, Imogene Stull, John & Janice Taul, David E & Jane Blaine, Charles & Denise Bohle, Mark & Saint Charles, Livermore Kim Breese, Dorothy Breidert, Patricia Ann Jerry & Debbie Chapman, Johnny & Margaret Trudy Thomas, William & Rosemary Thomp- Cole, Hazel Curtsinger, Kent & Carol Curt- son, Steve & Nancy Velotta, Martha Voges, Darrell & Geneva Bishop, Mitch & Linda Brennan, Robert Bryant, Odell Burnett, James Dotson, Phillip & Mary Lynne Logsdon, Tony J & Velda Carbonel, Florie Carnahan, Dorothy singer, Ross & Betsy Curtsinger, Kimberly Dale & Flossie Walker, Blanche Werne, Mary Dossett, Bill & Ann Driscoll, Donald & Mary Alice Wethington, Billy & Sara Wilson, Ann & Sherry Logsdon, Derek & Candace Miller, Carter, Bill & Jane Cassibry, Mary Ann Cis- Marylyne Miller, Deacon Nick & Donna Nich- sell, Randy & Tracy Crawford, Jeanine Cudd, Ruth Elder, Edward & Lyndia Elder, Andrew Rita Wink, Gene & Pauline Wink, William L & Helen Elliott, Charles W & Lois Elliott, Wright. ols, William E Payne, John & Ann Renfrow, Rowena Dietrich, Wilma Donahue, Dent & Katherine Roberts. Nancy Doyle, Michael & Laura Eck, Walter & Continued on page 32 32 August, 2012 Lowell & Bobbie Bates, Joe & Brenda Bean, 2012 Disciples Response Fund Donors Pat Black, Donald J & Mary Blandford, John Elmer J Elliott, Gerald & Janet Elliott, Keith & Sally Willett, Albert & Joyce Wurth, Edith & Esther Blandford, Joseph Michael & Monica & Regina Elliott, Norman & Ginny Elliott, Wurth, Joyce Wurth, Michael & Reginia Wurth, Saint Joseph, Leitchfield Blandford, Joseph Marvin Blincoe, Edward & Robert G & Sara Elliott, Marty & Lisa Feezor, Paul Louis & Martha Wurth, Robert L Wurth, Arthur & Arlene Bitsky, Mike & Pat Boone, Jonny Blondin, Jeffery & Stephanie Boehman, Sandy Gregory, Todd & Sharon Hayden, Greg William T & Rose Marie Wurth, John W & Lou Charles & Alice Bruce, Mark & Annette Can- John K & Aggie Boehman, Darian & Tara & Carol Higdon, Joseph W & Ruth Ann Hig- Wurtz, Larry & Carla Zacheretti. non, James D & Dian Cecil, Susan Clark, Boling, Julia Boone, Violet Cassidy, Rose don, Larry Higdon, Frances Higgins, Delbert & Melvie Clemons, Charles & Catherine Corbett, Cecil, Louis & Charlotte Clements, Karen Lydia Hobbs, Mark & Melissa Hobbs, Shirley Saint John the Evangelist, Sunfish Peg Furgason, Leon & Vivian Green, Dennis & Cole, Norbert & Nancy Crowe Sr, Dr David & Hobbs, Jeff & Darla Johnson, David & Jen- Danny & Almeta Booker, Audrey Burke, Jack Joyce Hall, Odelean Hill, Norma Hodges, Craig Karen Danhauer, James & Wanda Edge, Mary nifer Kaler Jr, Kenneth & Celesta Kilcoyne, Coop, Dennis & Sheila Durbin, Richard Dyche, & Joanne Johnson, Jed & Sandra Johnston, Faulkner, Frances Feldpausch, Fred & Sharon W B Kilcoyne, Gary & Marilyn King, Robert Dwayne & Barbara Fitzhugh, Mary Sue Kalb- Robert & Anna Kinkade, Joseph & Nadyne Lee, Fulkerson, Joann Galloway, Tom & Mary & Patricia Langston, Norris & Elexie McNutt, fleisch, Juliana Raymer, Maggie Simon. Ann Marshall, Jackie Marshall, James & Ann Anne Gardner, Jacinta Garinger, Helen Gesser, Will Ed & Charlene Mills, Jim & Ann Munsell, Marshall, Minor & Anna Messenger, Theresa Donna Goetz, Charles & Bonnie Gray, Terry & Dorothy Murphy, Donnie & Elizabeth Nel- Saint Joseph, Bowling Green Milliner, Kenneth & Phyllis Minton, James & Linda Greathouse, John M & Nancy Grimes, son, Marty & Tina Painter, Michael & Penny Carolee Andrews, Al Arbogast, Sylvia Barrett, Bonnie Nelson Jr, Danny & Phyllis Ann Payne, Fred P & Martha Hall, Patricia Hamilton, Pendel, Ramona Petty, Betty Jean Redden, Roy & Mary Anne Beard, John & Debbie Berry, Joe & Ann Petrocelli, Mary Pierce, David & Margerie Hardesty, Ron & Martha Hardesty, Josh & Kristi Redden, Thad & Emily Redden, Karen Biggs, Sarah Budde, Jackie & Christina Monica Riley, Tony & Irene Rishkofski, Mil- Frances Hayden, Rita Hayden, Tom J & Joyce Teddy & Carolyn Sullivan, Danny & Jennifer Case, David Cherry, Benny & Cissy Clark, dred Rogalinski, Scott Samuels, Mike & Helen Hayden, Edward & Mary Haynes, Paul & Thomas, Laddie & Judy Thomas, Leo & Wil- Rob D & Katie Colley, Larry & Mary Beth Shull, Sharon Smart, Kerry Smith, Vinson Anna Haynes, John M & Riley Hess, Gerald lene Thomas, Mary Willie Thomas, Richard & Conrad, Eric & Chun-Yi Conte, Paul & Emily Thomas, Carolyn Thomason, David & Mary R & Judy Hood, Brice & Marilyn Howard, Kim Thomas, Eric & Mandy Thomasson, David Correa, Lloyd & Susan Crabbe, Roger & Carol Thompson, Richard & Judith Warren, William Charles & Florence Howard, Keith Hudson, Thompson, Joseph & Betty Thompson, Robert Dales, Patty Day, Joan Dewhurst, Joseph Di- & Susan Wedding, Audrey Wortham. Maureen Jackson, Paul & Sarah Johnson, Pete L & Marilyn Thompson, Susan Thompson, emer, Allen L & Dolores Dodd, John & Elaine C & Patty Johnson, Margaret Jones, Rose Ava Tingle, Bernard & Dolores Toon, Joseph Donnelly, James & Traci Duff, Pat Federico, Saint Joseph, Mayfield Keller, Allan & Gina King, Patrick & Cherie P & Susan Toon, Mary Teresa Toon, Joseph & William Fisher, Gerald & Dolores Frey, Deb- Tim & Melissa Armstrong, Patricia Barton, Leibfreid, Chris & Jane Lovekamp, James & Joyce Toon Jr, Sean & Amy Vaughn, Fr Darrell bie Fugate, Jerry & Jodie Fulkerson, Fr Andy Agnes Benjamin, Richard & Patricia Black- Imogene Loyd, Debbie Luedke, Joseph W Venters, Gayle Vermillion, Wilma Jean Willett, Garner, Vickie Gibson, Wallace & Bonnie man, Peggy Boggess, Gerald & Pam Brooks, & Carolyn Lyddane, Sue Mahoney, Richard Charles W & Ann Wilson, Denis M & Denise Gibson, Bobby & Lisa Gilmer, Raymond & Jay & Judy Buckley, David & Karen Carrico, Dennis Mayfield, Fr Carl McCarthy, Mary F Wilson, Freddy & Janet Wilson, Joseph L & Helen Grudzielanek, Robert & Mary Herbst, John & Joyce Carrico, Robert & Jean Carrico, McCarthy, J D & Shannon Meyer, George K Magy Wilson. Brian J & Sherri Herman, Mario & Martha Mike Cash, Rosemary Clem, Danny L & Rose & Joyce Moran, Patsy Nall, Cecil Newton, Hernandez, Earl & Gina Holmes Jr, Gerald & Ann Cook, Randall & Vickie Cruse, LeRoy & Mary Lou O’Bryan, Mike & Janet O’Bryan, Saint John the Baptist, Fordsville Norma Jenkins, Wayne & Anne Leonard, John Betty Dowdy, James Dublin, Larry & Vicki Karen Osborne, David & Mary Patton, Kelly James R & Donna Allen, Victoria Bennett, & Sandra McAllister, Fr Josh McCarty, Robert Ellegood, Thomas & Peggy Ellegood, Gary Payne, William A & Betty Jo Payne, Bobby E & Christine Kemper Dietel, Sr Marie Michael & Gwen Menestrina, Ruth Misiuta, Dr William & Nancy Elliott, Pat Elliott, Steve & Kitty Theresa Pedley, Paul & Pam Porter, Elsie Potts, Hayden, Jim & Barbara Montgomery, Ray & T & Louise Moore, Ronnie & Sarah Moore, Joe Elliott, Jerry & Norma Erwin, Ann Gardiner, Rose Ann Radzelovage, Matthew B & Laura Peggy Montgomery, Ralph & Martha Payne, Motley, Leon J Mueller, Mary Natcher, Joseph Vivian Goatley, Larry & Pam Green, Ronald Rhodes, Fred & Joan Roberts, Jane Roberts, Lee & Connie Roberts. & Debbie O’Daniel, Dennis & Lynn O’Keefe, & Gloria Gregory, Robert & Nancy Gunn, Ronnie & Katie Royalty, Mary Russelburg, Betty Papciak, Don & Irene Parker, Ron & Denny & Nancy Hargrove, Mavis Harris, Nori Jeff & Misty Sanford, Tami Schneider, Steve Saint John the Evangelist, Paducah Karen Parker, Robert & Margaret Pemberton, Hawn, George H & Emma Hayden, James E & Monica Scott, Mary Shepler, Kenny Short, Tim & Phyllis Ball, Charles & Margaret Bal- Don & Imogene Poston, James P & Brandie Hayden, Carl & Lisa Hester, William & Glo- Ed & Ginny Simon, Alan & Charlie Sims, Fe- lard, William & Heidi Ballard, Linda C Bratton, Regnier, John & Mary Anne Reiss, James & ria Huelsenbeck, Lisa Isbell, Steve & Linda lecia Stiff, Richard & Rita Stiff, Carole Storm, Fr Tom Buckman, Patrick & Karen Cafferty, Janice Renusch, Mike & Mary Dale Reynolds, Jenkins, David & Barbara Koonce, Kevin & Shelby & Angela Strobel, Ronnie & Karen Paul & Ellen Carrico, Julia Cavanaugh, David Patty Reynolds, Joseph P Schneller, Donald Mary Lynne Krill, Brad & Renie Lamb, Fred & Thomas, William & Katherine Thomas, Laura Champy, Bill & Lisa Clark, Patricia Coleman, Siebert, Donald & Carolyn Simon, Danuta Nancy Lancaster, Ronnie & Jackie Lear, Mar- Thompson, Gary & Nadine Trogden, Bill & Pat Larry & Lou Courtney, John T & Cynthia Smith, Raymond & Jean Spears, Nicholas vin & Ollie Lee, Katherine Lenihan, Anthony Tucker, Dorothy Ward, Kelly & Becky Ward, Crivello, John A Drury, William D & Sylvia Vincent Spugnardi, Betty Sweeney, Greg & & Lindsay Luciano, Ignacio Madera, Ardella Ralph & Emilee Ward, Kate Wedding, Louis P Duke, Bennie & Doris Durbin, John & Rudina Laura Taylor, H C & Gustava Thompson, Meyer, Gerald & Janet Midyett, Joe & Carol & Bertha Wedding, Gordon Whitehouse, Clar- Durbin, Paul & Rose Durbin, Richard A Durbin, Rita Vaughan, Juan M & Kathryn Villarreal, Anne Mikez, Frank & Wyvonne Olsofka, Ralph ence & Linda Wilkins. Thomas & Helen Ellington, Greg & Paula En- Thelma Weber, Fleur Mary Whitaker, Tom & & Barbara Pickard, Barbara Hughes Pickett, glert, Dorothy Estes, Cecil & Magaret Futrell, Patty Wimsatt, John & Emilie Young, Stan & James & Wilma Potts, Jerry & Frances Ray, Saint Jude, Clinton Margaret Sue Gibson, David & Theresa Griggs, Cody Young. James & Frankie Riley, John & Helen Riley, Tim & Lisa Curling, Marsha Davis, Kenny & Charlotte Haas, Louis & Kaye Haas, Tim Haas, Brad & Lee Ann Rodgers, William & Rhonda Sheila Hales, Hal & Lynn Ann Jones, Tommy & Pat & Tammi Halvorson, Earl & Ruth Ann Saint Joseph, Central City Russelburg, John & Christie Scarbrough, Lee Rosemary Jones, Louis & Nina Letanosky, Tim Kaufman, Johnny & Louise Kaufman, Herman Jim & Mary Beyke, Jimmy & Barbara Brannon, & Cathy Shell, Richard & Lillian Short, Thelma & Joretta Schwartz, Robert & Peggy Tarver. & Beth Krimple, Steven & Valerie LaFont, Jesse & Brenda Busick, Rick & Gail Davenport, Jean Smith, Joanne M Summers, Sanford & James & Tammie Langston, Arvil & Ruth Barbara Doll, Karl Doll, Agnes Drea, Reggie Ernestine Sumner, Allen & Kathy Thompson, Saint Lawrence, Saint Lawrence McKendree, Donald H & Dianna Mock, Donny Farlaino, Michelle L Hayes, Ron & Linda Hol- Maurice & Ursula Thompson, Jim & Allyson David Glenn & Martha Brown, Thomas & Neihoff, Leon & Janet Neihoff, Dolores Reed, lman, Johnny & Rose Hopper, Mary Justice, Vogt, Douglas & Hilda Webb, Ginger Weddle, Mildred Carrico, David & Martha Rose Dotter- Joseph & Joyce Ripley, Phillip Roof, David & Mary Anne Kirkpatrick, Tommy & Karen Kirk- David & Belinda Weitlauf, Brenda Willett, weich, Harold Higdon, Leonard & Eva Howard, Betty Roper, Doris Scheer, Kathy Seitz, Kenny patrick, Philip Meister, Don & Joan Monaghan, Joseph & Nancy Wilson, William A & Ann Joseph & Faye Hughes, Wayne & Wilma Knott, & Carol Shoulta, Rosella Shoulta, Kerry & Billy & Robin Osborne, Eddie & Melinda Wilson, Julia Wooldridge, Mary Wooldridge, John V & Wanda Lanham, Tony & Sandy Darlene Simmons, Glenn & Judy Smith, Bob Prunty, Rick & Kathy Schlessman, Richard R Mary Jo Wyatt, Dr Mark & Mary Jean Young, Lanham, Larena Lawson, George & Catherine & Barbaranell Tackett, Gwen Taylor, Bruce & & Queenie Schmidt, Vincent & April Schmitt, James & Susan Young, Dot Youngblood. Payne, James Russell & Rose Mary Payne, Colleen Tincher, Doris Trussell, James R & Dr Valentino Simpao, Keldon & Anne Smelley, Saints Joseph & Paul Paul, Owensboro Robert Keith & Therese Payne, Kent & Cecilia Kathy Wilkinson, Ambrose & Mary Denise Laura Smith, Jamie & Michele Vincent, Phillip Gary & Ellen Aud, Donald & Frances Bartley, Willett, Aubrey & Monselle Willett, Harold & Linda Wells. Continued on page 33 Recker, Dr Gayle Rhodes, Kenneth S & Kathy August, 2012 33 Roberts, Eddie & Marcella Wethington. Disciples Response Fund Donors Saint Michael the Archangel, Oak Grove Saint Mary, Franklin Donna Brant, James & Karla Brown, Patrick N Wayne & Crystel Boudreaux, Deacon Jack Saint Leo, Murray Paul & Kathy Abell, Fr Robert Drury, David & & Cecilia Burch, Richard & Elizabeth Burch, & Christine Cheasty, Calvin Deleuil, Angela Solomon & Chitra Antony, Vincent & Anne Glenda Duncan, Sarah Fowler, Lewis George Sharon Carmon, William & Katie Christian, Doyle, Betty Elder, Robert & Vanna Gassmann, Beichner, David & Nancy Bell, Megan Bell, & Helen Garst, Gregory Gheyssens, Daryll & Don Cinnamond, Robert & Sharrie Cinnamond, Fnu & Dewi Jonky, Patricia Jurisin, Fr David Steven & Linda Breck, Donald & Renee Brit- Gail Hall, Dean & Sharon Henderson, Harry & David & Iona Clark, James R & Peggy Clark, Kennedy, Orin & Virginia Koch, George & tain, Bettye Calvert, James & Joan Carden, Mae King, Richard Hubert & Ellen Mahoney, Patrick & Patricia Clark, Thomas & Lisa Clark, Marie Lake, Robert & Joan Lancaster, Helga Byron & Mary Cates, John & Marie Clark, Steve & Sharon Maloney, Merile & Carol Donald & Connie Clark Jr, Terry & Andrea Maciel, Pat & Harriett McDermott, Lionel & Christopher & Cindy Clemson, Jeff Curtsinger, O’Bryan Jr, Mary Ann Petty, Dan Rafferty, Conder, Thomas Conder, Bob & Marian Davis, Sue McElroy, Nisihti Mesghina, Sue Montoya, Joel & Meredith Dobson, Dr David Earnest, Ja- Imogene Rafferty, Basil & Karen Trouten Jr, Thomas E & Pamela Dickens, Betty Edge, Felicitas P Nielsen, Joan Oldham, Lillian net Fitch, Dr Thomas & Nancy Forsythe, Carol Michael Zeman James H & Mary Edge, Nora Edge, Shirley Pelesky, Charles J & Barbara Peltier, James Frashefski, Eileen Frett, Vic & Lynn Fromm, Edge, Jordan Evans, Lucille Evans, Jason D & Julia Quick, Peter Robbins, Larry & Emily Robert & Marge Garland, Mike & Barbara Saint Mary, LaCenter & Jennifer French, Larry & Charlene Goetz, Sellers, Anthony & Lora Simning, Frances Gibbs, Eldridge & Carolyn Haas, Robert & Bernard & Helen Anselm, Charlotte Arington, Bill Pat & Ann Greer, Audry & Martha Hagan, M Thomas, Fred & Marie Welter, Robert & Joan Herndon, Mark & Patricia Hewitt, Rob- Patty Arington, Kerry & Mary Doke, Jim & James A & Krista Hamilton, Randall & Bonnie Donna Whelan. ert & Joyce Hughes, Martin & Kathy Jacobs, Marie Funk, Gene & Carla Gough, Tony & Hamilton, Ray & Patty Hamilton, Sue Has- Michael & Kathy Johnson, Eugene & Donna Mary Higgins, Pat & Joan Hutchins, Mark & selbrink, Virgil & Mary Head, James & Mary Saint Paul, Princeton Jones, Mark & Rosemary Kandt, Mark & Jackie Patty Matuszewski, Karen Mayer, Michael & Ann Higdon, Joyce Higdon, Sylvester & Geri George & Sharon Barber, Herman & Elizabeth Kennedy, Ted & Joan King, Patrice Klobe, Al- Evelyn McGowan, Chris & Sharon Naas, Lena Higdon, Tommy Higdon, Dan & Sue Howard, Berton, Mike & Mary Dearing, John & Therese fred & Pat Koehler, John R & Joan Krieb, Paul Quarles, Pat Rhyne, Charles Rucks, Wallace Earl & Carolyn Howard, Fred (Charles) & Al- Falder, Dan Farmer, Bob & Pat Hayes, Jim & Kurz, Ruth LaRock, Leola Lafser, Douglas & & Brenda Shankle, Jim Shaughnessy, Bud & ice Howard, Ita Belle Howard, Joseph Donald Linda Herbek, James R Kevil, Nancy McKin- Vicky Lambert, Ann Landini, Stefan & Kristy Gayle Waltmon, John & Elaine Wood & Shirley Howard, Martin & Gwen Howard, ney, Virgil & Virginia Nauman, Paul & Geneva Linnhoff, Robert P & Mary Beth Lyons, James Mary Ann Howard, Mel & Bev Howard, Rich- Norman, Col Charles & Helen Pratt. & Janice McAllister, Fr Jason McClure, Sue Saint Mary Magdalene, Sorgho ard W & Mary Rose Howard, Robert Carl & McNeary, John & Marilyn Mikulcik, Sandra Richard & Mary Jane Alexander, Don & Bonnie Doris Howard, Michael & Deanna Isbill, Larry Saint Paul, Saint Paul Miles, Bertha Miller, Tony & Henriella Mont- Bittel, Gary & Jane Bratcher, Fr Mark Buckner, & Norma Kaelin, Fred Keller, Aloysius & Doris William H & Rita Allen, Leon Alvey, Joseph gomery, Judy Muehleman, Michael Muehle- J L & Joan Byrne, Randy & Jill Cash, Elizabeth Knott, Jimmy & Kateri Lambert, Gerald & Anthony & Elaine Clark, Donald & Sharon man, Bob & Joy Navan, Susan O’Neill, Deacon Clouse, Bryan & Benita Drury, Anthony & Cindy Mattingly, Thomas & Sue Mattingly, Cooper, Neil & Lynda Crawford, Al & Janice Joe & Linda Ohnemus, George & Vicki Oliver, Julie Ebelhar, Bryan & Leslie Ebelhar, Danny Timothy Joseph Maurer, Eugene Mayfield, Darst, Justin & Nancy Darst, Raymond Darst, Terry & Mary Ann Orr, Katherine Pearson, Nor- & Sharon Ebelhar, John & Mary Ann Ebelhar, Clara McDaniel, Alva & Joyce Merritt, Sandy Rebecca Darst, Richard & Lori Darst, Dale & man & Jo Rae Peiffer, Bud & Jammie Poat, Jim Kenneth & Stansell Ebelhar, Phil & Cathy Merritt, Barry R Midkiff, Joseph Leon & Sandy Yvonne DePoyster, Dennis & Amy DePoyster, & Linda Porcher, Kenneth & Carolyn Ramsey, Ebelhar, Terry & Sabrina Ebelhar, Larry & Mills, William & Majella Mills, Timothy James James R & Helen Gawarecki, Dannie & Sheila John Resig, Dr Tom & Sara Jo Royal, Ronald & Dottie Elder, Robert & Margie Elder, Doug & Della Mitchell, David & Peggy Morris, Harris, Keith & Connie Higdon, Anna Johnson, Joyce Sallin, Robert & Michelle Schornak, Rob Goetz, Mike & Sherleye Goff, Roch & Karen Frederick & Ramona Morris, Harold & Barbara Charlie & Doreen Lampton, Dorris McGrew, & Chanel Schwenck, Floyd Sorquist, Margaret Greenwell, Ruth Ann Hardy, John & Patsy Morris, Jerry Wayne & Vickie Morris, Steve & Billy & Betty Meredith, Loyd & Candas Mil- Squier, Dehlwyn & Rose Thomas, Lois Ward, Hartz Jr, Joe & Roxanne Kaelin, Mary Magda- Carla Morris, Mary K Moseley, Bob & Anna liner, Timothy Darrell Milliner, Anna Lee Bill & Cheryl Whitaker, Norma Jean Wilke, len Kaelin, Robert & Jane Kamuf, Robert Dan Neal, Charles D Payne, Joseph Cecil & Frances Portman, Tom & Wanda Portman, Michelle Bruno & Helen Zubko. & Charlotte Kamuf, Jim & Martha Kauffeld, Payne, Val & Bernadine Payne, Gene Pike, Robinson, Willena Skees, Doug & Mary Smith, Billy & Mary Ann Knott, Jerry & Amy Knott, Catherine Pullin, Lane Rhodes, Leon Rhodes, Steve & Judy Summers, Barbara Tilford, Dean Saint Mark, Eddyville Fred & Gloria McCarty, Edwin & Lily McDi- Terry Rhodes, M C & Barb Roberts, Dwayne & Carla Waterman, Mike & Joyce Whitfill. Greg & Lynn Aldridge, Paul R Bachi, Richard vitt, Richard & Imelda Millay, Robert J & Faye & Catherine Roby, Jerry & Bernadette Roby, & Marie Berger, Jim & Olga Dunning, Rick Millay, Gregory J & Kim Mullican, Donald & Mike Roby, Travis Andrew Roby, Elmer & Saint Peter of Alcantara, Stanley & Pat Gill, Ralph & Shirley Keeney, Jackie & Mary Oberst, Jason & Jennifer Parker, David Marcella Schepers, Rick & Karen Stiff, Pat S & Fr Suresh Bakka, Hugh & Betty Cecil, Tim & Dorothy Kirk, Marilyn Reibel, Joey & Jenny & Mary K Payne, Jim & Barbara Pinkston, Doris Waldeck, Joan Wells, Martha Westerfield, Melody Cecil, George & Rose Marie Clary, Rivera, Dr John J & Carolyn Sims, William & Linda Rickard, Jeff & Shelly Riney, Larry & Emma Whistle, Ron Wilcheck, Joseph Ray William & Linnie Clary, Joe E & Jean Coomes, Marilyn Terry. Benita Riney, Mary Salmon, Kevin & Rebecca Woodward, Lawrence & Mary Jo Wright. James C & Debbie Edelen, Stella Fogle, Vince Schwartz, Randahl & Mollie Stephen, Brian & & Reenee Fogle, Denny & Sarona Grant, James Saint Martin, Rome Theresa Szemethy, Bill & Rita Wood. Saints Mary & James, Guthrie Huddleston, Judy Kelly, Joe Bill & Barbara Gene & Mary Bittel, Stephen & Bonnie Bittel, Bob & Barbara Arms, Wayne & Mary Jo Hall, McKay, Ken & Edie McKay, Carl & Brenda Al & Becky Buck, Nicholas & Janine Bumm, Saint Mary of the Woods, McQuady Roland Hampton, Helen Hock, Edward & Millay, JoAnn Millay, Marty & Becky Mitchell, Patricia Bumm, John & Eloise Chandler, David Alex & Angela Bertschman, Robert K & Mar- Dorothy Kacer, Judy Lennon, Ed & Verda Mi- James P & Vonda Morris, Charles & Mildred Joseph & Jane Clark, Barbara Dixon, Charles jorie Bland, Carlton & Sheila Brandenburg, celli, Carl & Pat Naylor, Betty S Park, George Mullican Jr, Marc & Laura Pugliese, William C & Juaretta Dockemeyer, Donald & Vivian Dale & Robbie Brown, Gary & Patricia Car- E Pesely, John & Geraldine Ransdell, James & Schrecker, James L & Patty Settles, Jack W & Fischer, Sylvester & Barbara Fischer, Preston wile, Sue Clark, Jon & Melissa Glass, Terry & Peggy Rowland, Ed & Dorothy Slack, Anthony Vicki Stogsdill, Joseph A & Dolores Wathen. & Barbara Fulkerson, Jimmy & Kim Hayden, Cheryl Haysley, Louis & Elaine Hinton, Billy & & Anita Tavano. Josie Hayden, Judy Hayden, Robert & Lorraine Karla Mattingly, Mildred K Mattingly, Shelby Saint Peter of Antioch, Waverly Hayden, Mary Lucy Hines, James G & Joan & Loretta Newton, Barbara Jean Riley, Steve Saint Michael, Sebree Karen Alvey, Etta Bishop, Joe & Tammy Blue, Johnson, Larry & Becky Krampe, Margaret R & Karen Sue Schafer, Daniel P & Karen Virginia Allen, John & Brenda Badertscher, Ar- Bob & Bettye Bolds, Dorothy Buckman, Joe & Lambert, Byron & Diane Lane, Alberta Mc- Sherron, Donald L & Karen Vessels Jr, Perry temio & Maria Gabriela Barco, Cathy Blanford, Pat Clements, Archie & Judy Coburn, Bob & Carty, Anthony J & Rosa Lee McCarty, Mark & & Patti Wright. Fr Al Bremer, Charles & Vicki Buchanan, Rosie Mary Jewell Coney, Edward & Rose French, Karen McCarty, Lillian Murphy, Judith Peach, Edwards, Jimmy & Linda Frederick, Keith Rob & Retha Fulcher, Leslie & Martha Gib- & Sandy Harpole, William & Peggy Howell, Colleen K Remole, Robert & Martha Riney, Saint Mary of the Woods, Whitesville son, Billy Don & Joyce Greenwell, Jason & Sherrie Eugene W & Barbara Schell, Allen & Sandra Ruth Anderson, Hazel Aud, Debbie Aull, Doro- Liz Loehr, Baltazar Rafael, Clifford & Helen Greenwell, Raymond & Shermie Hagan, Robert Self, Kenneth Self, Lucille Wright. thy Barnard, Emmett & Mary Barnett, Ralph & Romain, Charles & Linda Shelton, Gregory & Linus Hagan, Dirk & Carol Hatfield, Bill & Lisa Rose Ann Bemboom, Allen & Debbie Bickett, Leanne Sugg, Robert & Dorothy Taylor. Ann Bickett, Christopher Blythe, Eugene & Continued on page 34 August, 2012 Joseph B & Claudine Blandford, William J & Helen 34 Blandford, Patricia Rose Boarman, Mike Bogdan, Jones, Allen R & Carolyn Mackey, Wanda Mat- Disciples Response Fund Donors Bryan & Paula Booth, Richard & Faye Booth, Wen- tingly, Joan Mattox, Scott & Tina Moore, Wayne & Stephenson, Robert & Christine Stites, Michael & Zoglmann. dell & Mary Bryan Booth, Howard & Louise Brown, Beverly Morris, George & Gayle Nelson, George Marilyn Stocker, Georgiann Svestka, Dr William & Judy Brown, Opal Brown, Mary Ann Calhoun, Aaron & Cindy Payne, Rosemary Payne, Mariam Peak, Pamela Sweet, Jerry & Bernadette Thomas, Wayne Saint Romuald, Hardinsburg & Stephanie Carrico, Ruth Ann Carrico, Edward & Virginia Powell, Charles R & Jean Smith, Timothy & Karen Thomas, Edward & Billie Todd, Rosemary Hella Ables, Don & Runell Alexander, Tom & Jean Gloria Cecil, Archie & Angela Clark, D J Clark, & Louise Tennyson, George & Regina Vogel, Nellie Truskey, Jeffrey & Beth Unfried, Hannelore Vanderk- Aull, Tim & Cindy Bandy, Willard & Lola Basham, Randy & Heather Clemens, James R & Mary Ann Vowels, Malcolm & Leslie Wheatley, Ada Willett, lok, James & Karen Vargas, Robert & Sherry Viall, Fr Tony Bickett, Donald & Alice Bland, Anna Fran- Clouse, George & Pam Collignon, Dennis & Monica David & Nancy Wolfe, Dorothy Wolfe, Gary & Bob & Laura Waldron, James & Jeanette Walker, Sue ces Brown, John & Becky Brown, Ralph & Linda Connelly, Joseph P & Vicky Connor, Martha Crisp, Phyllis Wolfe. Wassmer, John & Helen Watson, Gary & Christine Carwile, Steve & Jenny Critchelow, Bob & Glenda Weatherford, Richard & Genie Webster, Steve & Dowell, Gerald P Flood, Harold Flood, Joe Paul & Ruth Anna Cureton, Dirck & Asuncion Curry, Ken- neth & Virginia Curry, James & Connie Demarest, Dr Saints Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Rosemary Wiggins, Anna-Belle Williams, Mark & Phyllis Flood, Hubert Greenwood, Charles Wayne Sam C & Kathy DunLany, Jeffrey & Margie Ebelhar, Clarence & Helen Allard, Jerry & Linda Allison, Ann Williams, Helen Winstead. & Judy Hardesty, Jim & Betty Heavrin, Victor & J C & Lupe Ellis, Beverly Emmick, Robert & Joan Melnora Altshuler, Fred & Kyong Anderson, Joseph Lillian Henning, Gary & Sherry Hicks, Don & Laura Englert, Wilma Fenwick, Joe & Winnie Foster III, & Debbie Anderson, Timothy & Vickie Barnes, Bob Saint Pius X, Calvert City Hines, Alonzo & Dorothy Jarboe, Leroy & Mary Ann George & Margaret Frey, Jim Tony Fulkerson, Bob & Lana Bastin, Emmanuel & Arsha Battah, John & Darin & Lisa Adrian, Elizabeth Brumlow, Joe & Johnson, Merl & Marty Kannapel, Jimmy & Becky & Mildred Gilles, Tom & May Gipe, Sue Gough, Robin Bell, Christopher & Therese Bennett, Roy & Kathy Canup, Betty Lou Derry, Charlie & Barbara Keenan, Clyde & Lisa Kennedy, Louise Kennedy, Francoise Grant, Janice D Greene, Carl & Molly Rita Black, Arnold & Julia Borders, Norma Boyd, Doughty, Kathy Doughty, Jim & Rose Drury, Steven Martha Matthews, Mack & Dolores Mattingly, Ger- Greenwell, Marjorie Greenwell, Dr Richard & Joyce George & Joan Brockman, Helen Brown, Pamela & Nancy Glover, Joe R & Marilyn Hayden, Clem ald & Janie Maysey, Billy McGary, Bill & Brenda Gruenewald, Bernard M & Mary Hagan, Daniel L Brown, Thelma Budias, Tom & Kathy Buehrle, Mi- & Brenda Hinkebein, George & Paula Humphreys, Monin, Earl & Peggy O’Donoghue, P J & Martha & Sally Halbig, Laura Hamilton, Ben & Pam Hartz, chael & Lisa Burman, Scott & Teresa Burnside, Brent & Pam Hurst, Larry & Judy Krouse, Ray & Al- O’Donoghue, Earl & Rita O’Reilly, Pat & Janet Virginia Hawkins, Douglas L & Cheryl Hayden, Mary Edward A Caldarelli, Joshua Campbell, Steve & Pam ice Lucas, Fr Anthoni Ottagan, Jeff & Heidi Outland, O’Reilly, Sarah O’Reilly, Kevin Oelze, Betty Payne, Michael Hayden, David & Jill Head, Sylvia Heflin, Carlton, Phillip & Ruby Carsone, Dr Anthony & Mar- Jerry & Anita Pidcock, David & Vicki Spencer, Louis Charles & Jessica Phillips, Jim & Gail Pollock, Susan Mark S & Rita Heinz, Joe & Nancy Hendricks, Laurie lene Castro, Miles & Susan Caughey, Gina Cayce, Joe & Marilyn Stockbridge, Frank & Florence Tomsic Sr, Poplinski, Jean Powers, Shirley Priest, Jim & Shelia Hicks, Paul & Nadine Higdon, Margie T Hill, Arthur & Jennifer Chaudoin, John & Penny Chewning, Joan Jan Waniel, Sara Williams, Merle & Marilyn Wysock, Pullen, Bob & Linda Rhodes, Jerry & Marie Rose, A & Nancy Hodde, Martha Kurre House, Ricky & Cornett, David & Suzanne Cotthoff, Lillian Cotthoff, Bette Zilligen. Larry & Martha Severs, Dr Jim & Sheila Sills, Tom Julia Houston, Dr Carroll Howard, Sheila Howard, Vickie Cotthoff, John Cotthoff Jr, Bette Covington, & Laura Skillman, Dale & Stephanie Smallwood, Jolene Hudson, James Hundley, Lillian Jarboe, Jackie Patrick & Lisa Covington, Tommy & Missy Craft, Saint Pius X, Owensboro Douglas & Sherrie Taul, Beavin & Ginna Thorns- Jaskolski, Bill & June Johnson, Todd & Kathleen James & Maria Creighton, Paul & Anne Cummings, Charles E & Carolyn Abel, Linda Avery, Bobby J berry, Pat & Ruby Wheatley, Ricky & Betty Whitfill, Johnson, Barbara Ann Jones, John & Theresa Jones, Suzette Dade, Zachary & Andrea Dadisman, Scott & Theresa Barnett, Thomas & Janie Blair, Gene & Jimmy & Mary Rita Whitworth. John F Jones, Russell & Lou Jones, Margaret Knight, & Camilla Davis, Kenneth & Mary Dean, Arthur & Margaret Boehmann, Timothy & Betty Bowen, Joe John & Chrissy Kurtz, Barry Lanham, William E Pat Degenhardt, Troy & Rochelle Dickerson, David & Sally Brooks, Eric & Karen Carper, Earl & Peggy Saint Rose of Lima, Cloverport & Dorothy Lanham, Carl P & Kimberly Lewis, & Doris Dobbins, Dirk & LaDonna Downs, Norma Castlen, John & Beth Clements, James E & Barbara Bernard & Juanita Burch, Richard & Dorothy Carter, Agatha Lindemann, Hallie Lott, Henry Luckett, Downs, Eugene & Sandra Doyon, Donna Dunham, Coomes, Marisa Cooper, Doug & Agnes Crowe, Tom & Shirley Davis, Margie Early, Brenda Frank, Larry & Gene Lyon, Mark & Cindy Mahoney, Vena Gene & Franki Durbin, Richard & Cheryle Dymek, Steven & Laura Durcholz, Richard & Maureen Clara C Hall, Bonnie Hawkins, Patricia Hayes, Mike Mayfield, Marion & Tracy McCarthy, Gregory & Antonio & Patricia Esposito, Gertrude Flood, Bill & Duvall, Gary M & Beverly Estes, Donna Favors, & Beverly Himmelhaver, Frances May, John G & Leah Beth McCarty, Eddy & Lorraine McFarland, Norma Folz, Charles & Judy Folz, Thomas Folz, Tom Margaret Clark Fischer, David & Pam Fleischmann, Dottie McClellan, Aaron & Jill Powers, Randy & Jane Mary Hilda McFarland, Most Rev John McRaith, & Julie Folz, Tony & Jamie Folz, Anthony & Diana Thomas Fogle, Keith & Cathy Franey, Gertie Frey, Powers, Bob & Cathy Roach, Sue Robertson, Tommy Kay Meisenhelder, Helen Miles, David & Rebecca France, Ronny Fuller, Anne Garnett, Phil & Marsha Dennis & Charlotte Gatton, Donald & Jane Gerbitz, & Barbara Smith, Tom & Joyce Wheatley. Millay, Gary L & Mary Diane Miller, Margaret Mills, Garnett, William & Lynn Garnett, Patricia Godwin, Henry & Bernadette Hayden, Mildred Hayden, Jo- Pat & Patricia Mulligan, Jeff & Edna Murphey, Dick Imelda Gorman, Jeffrey & Barbara Goulet, Michael seph T & Joan Hayden Sr, Jeff & Charlotte Hedges, Saint Sebastian, Calhoun & Donna Murphy, Claire R Neal, Tom & Lucy Neal, & Mary Kay Green, Sonja Griffith, Todd & JoAshley Larry & Patricia Hicks, Hugh & Therese Higdon, Jerry & Earlene Abney, Sharon Anderson, Steve & Joe & Doris Niehaus, Eddie & MaryAnn O’Bryan, Hall, Billy & Harriette Hancock, Michael & Bonnie Roger & Elizabeth Horn, Charles & Lois Hoskins, Susie Anderson, Alvin & Betty Bickett, Delilah Clark, Mary Elsie O’Bryan, Paul M O’Bryan, Joseph Offer- Haney, Suzanne Hanrahan, Gary & Debbie Harden, Alan & Linda Howard, Edward Howard, Nick & Jimmy & Gail Clayton, Mike & Margaret Dant, John man, Pat & Suzanne Padgett, Mildred Payne, Ignatius Lynne Hensley, James Higgins Jr, Deana Holdman, Carolyn Howard, Eugene & Mary Hurm, Gary S & & Linda Durbin, Larry & Patricia Hardison, Jerry & “Chuck” Payne Jr, William & Rosemary Payne, Joan Becky Holloway, Randy A Hultberg, Carol Johnson, Karen Jarboe, Al & Jane Johnson, Audeline Johnson, Sherri Hayden, Sam & Bethany Hayden, Camron & Perry, Garry & Ann Pierce, Ray & Darcy Purk, Don Richard & Phyllis Joiner, Gregory & Anita Jones, David & Holly Johnson, Roger & Marian Jones, Nikki Knott, Paul J & Betty Logsdon, Fr John Okoro, & Carol Ralph, Steven & Linda Ranburger, Kenneth Colette Keach, Charles & Mary Ann Keel, Kevin Paul J & Marianne Knott Jr, Gilbert & Mary Ann John & Brenda Pinkston, Eddie & Judy Sallee, Neil & & Kathleen Rasp, Theresa Ray, Joseph Rhodes, Gale & Linda Keller, Shawn & Shannon Kelly, Dean & Lindsey, Don & Linda Logsdon, Vince & Cynthia Laurie Scott, Marc & Lindsay Searcy, Gates Tichenor, & Frances Rickard, Haley Riney, Thomas Riney, Edith Koch, Sarah Kranz, Regina Kreger, Henry & Machala, Michael Maloney, Michael & Ellen Terese Guy & Ruth Troutman, Ralph & Judy Ward. Eugene Schadler, Karen Schartung, Leo B & Melba Hannelore Kumpfmuller, Linda Lancaster, Donald J Marlowe, Joseph & Rosemary Mattingly, Wayne & Schemmel, Dr Michael J & Janice Scherm, Arthur & Mary Langhi, Michael & Michelle Langhi, Ronald Doris Mattingly, Joe & Beverly Maxwell, Tommy & Saint Stephen, Cadiz L & Doris Schwartz, Cathy Scott, Yvonne Seaton, & Mary Lee, Greg & Dawn Ligibel, James & Andrea Angela Maxwell, James & Jeannetta Mayfield, Jerry Jim & Kathy Ariagno, Joe & Rosemary Bicicchi, Dan Debra Sikes, Linda Sikes, Tony Sikes, Mark & Mar- Long, Mary Macias, Marvin & June Mahoney, Rob- & Ginger McBride, John & Carolyn McCarty, Sherri & Maria Bruzewski, David Daoust, Karen Frank- tha Sims, Fred H Smith, Matthew & Bethany Steele, ert & Frances Marko, Timothy & Helga McCarley, Lynn McDaniel, Dr. John & Cindy Mulligan, Larry W lin, Don & Mary Ann Frazier, Tom & Pat Fritsch, Michael & Lisa Sullivan, Ron & Cissy Sullivan, C George & Cindy McCouch, Donald McCowan, Neil & Debbie Murphy, Barry & Valerie Neville, Joseph Charles & Judy Garnett Jr, Sam Gibson, Thomas Waitman & Pat Taylor, Elaine Thomas, Rita Thomas, & Joan McGillivray, Barry & Terri Means, Fr Richard A Payne, Joseph M & Joyce Payne, Russell & Judy & Becky Gibson, Donald & Mary Gladis, Richard Brandon & Kristin Thompson, Louise Thompson, Meredith, James & Mary Moehlman, Andrew & An- Payne, William Dennis & Joyce Payne, William K & Marlene Goll, Joann Harvey, William & Maxine Rick & Lizann Thompson, Elmo & Dora Thompson nette Mongeon, Jim & Rita Monroe, Donald & Mary & Ann Payne, Tim & Becky Pedley, Charles E Potts, Hobbs, Salvador & Irene Jaso, Fr Babu Kulathumkal Jr, Teresa Townsley, Fr John Vaughan, Margaret C Ann Moore, Steve & Sharon Moseley, Beth Mueller, Jason & Stacey Potts, Samuel Potts, Donald Powers, Joseph, Michael & Eileen Kehrwald, Thomas & Velotta, Sr Therese Francis Walker, Rita Ward, Chris Richard & Deborah Narkevic, Dana Nethery, Bill Joseph Raley, Eric Ratliff, Joe Rhinerson, Randal Bonnie Kell, Hong & Bokim Khang, Stan & Fran & Vickie Warren, Ed & Beverly Wathen, Loretta Ann & Theresa Nichol, Wade & Bib Northington, Irene & Margaret Richeson, Michael & Christa Roberts, Kostrzebski, Bill & Paula Lisowsky, James & Betty Wathen, Stephen & Dian Wathen, Tom & Jennifer Pasquin, Levi & Margaret Peterson, Juan & Anghela Sherman & Dolores Roberts, Buddy & Linda Roby, McVey, Claude Mergenthal, Margie Myers, Patrick Welch, Edward Welsh, Betty Whittinghill, Carrie Phillips, Malinda Powell, Shirley Prunitsch, Charles Judy Roby, Bobby R Southard, Edward E Stallings, & Thomasina O’Lone, Richard & Jane Pauze, Dr Wieder, Florence Wieder, Terry & Patty Wilkerson, Puckett, Bertha Rico, Edwin & Kathleen Roeder, Dean & Janie Stiff, Robert & Mary Lou Storm, Gene Eduardo & Lorna Pavon, Jan & Marsha Petro, Jon Fr Brandon Williams, Gene & Helen Williams, Mel & Glenn Roeder, Francis & Eleanor Rogers, William & Jane Strehl, Ronald & Mary Helen Strehl, Richard & Bonny Prudhomme, Patty Purkes, James Putrich, Margaret Windle, Charles R Winstead, John & Kathy & Jenny Rush, Donna Sanchez, William F & Nancy A & Dorothy Thomas, Roger L & Maria Thompson, Delvin & Patsy Rajnowski, Mary Lou Rutherford, Wright, Ruth Helen Wright, Ruth Zackery. Schaefer, Alvin Schmitt, Delares Scott, Franklin Mick & Brenda Thomson, Delores Turnage, Tommy Kenneth Tyler, Bob & Helen Vidmar, Lyndell & & Mary Jo Selph, Doyle & Kelly Shelton, Todd & & Truby Velotta, Wilsie Ward, Gary & Joanne War- Cecelia Wheeler, Robert & Connie Wigger, Clarence Saint Susan, Elkton Nanette Shouse, Clifford & Carol Simpson, Sharon ren, Joe I & Sara Wathen Jr, Jerry & Alicia Wells, A Woodall III. Donna Appel, Bryan W Blount, Mark & Sarah Smith, John & Catherine Soldo, Trinidad Soriano, Carl & Mary Jo Westerfield, Tyrrell H Brooks, Susan Hightower, Buzz & Maureen Langhi, Jeanne Soyars, John T Soyars, Edward Soyk, Robert & Phyllis Whitaker, Aaron & Cathy Williams, Saint Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro & JoAnn Spader, Chuck Spurr, Ronald & Juanita Terry & Ann Wink, Lisa Word, John M & Christel Drew & Susan Augenstein, Alice Bagot, Patricia Zoglmann, Shirley Zoglmann, William & Martha Baker, Catherine Beaven, Bob E & Roberta Berry, Continued on page 35 Donald & Lillian Riley, Fr Frank Ruff, Ellis & Gail August, 2012 Settle, Keith & Lisa Settle. 35 2012 Disciples Response Fund Donors N & Debra Sims, Charles & Betty Smith, Tommy & Fr Paul Powell, Fr Al Powers, Joseph P & Rhonda Robin Stratton, Fr Peter Stryker, Walter Tracz, Texas Saint Thomas More, Paducah & Theresa Ballard, Carey & Angie Bertke, Marvin Riley, David & Donna Riney Jr, Fr Phil Riney, John Gas (Matching Grants), Robert & Beverly Tram- Mary Jane Albert, David & Lori Althouse, Frank & & Josephine Boling, Clemie & Jackie Cecil, Darrell & Nancy Robinson, William J & Peggy Rodeghero, mel, David Warren, Joyce Warren, Mary Jo Wathen, Marietta Alvey, Domenick & Arleen Amato, Martin & Ann Cecil, Esther Craig, Paul & Theresa Crowe, Isidro Rojas, Martha Roussell, Darlene Russell, Carol Rodney & Joanie Watson, Thelma White, Fr David & Valerie Amundson, Theresa Austin, Ann Averill, David & Marilyn Fulkerson, Sam & Mary Frances Ruxer, Dustin Sallee, Marguerite Sawicki, Mike & Willett, Kathryn Wimsatt, Michael & Maria Wright, Lynn Baker, Mary Gertrude Barkett, Lois Bell, Fulkerson, Steve & Darlene Fulkerson, Charles & Susie Hamilton, Gregory L & Liessell Hamilton, Leslie Schrenger, Ed & Helena Schultz, Daniel & William & Shannon Wright. Stephen & Jean Berry, Paul Allen & Glenda Bittner, Terri Sestina, Richard & Connie Simpson, Gerald Diana Black, Frank & Peggy Block, Trent & Ann Jerome & Betty Hamilton, Wayne & Mary Haycraft, Bongiolatti, Mike & Yvonne Bosch, Mary Artie James Haynes, James & Paula Hazel Jr, Catherine Brannon, Hilda Brewer, Patricia Brockenborough, Higdon, Kenny & Renea Higdon, Barbara Houk, Byron & Christina Howard, Bill Howe, Hubert & Note: Every attempt was made to be accurate. If a name was Dan & Lynn Brown, William & Mary Brucker, left out, assigned the wrong parish, or misspelled, then please accept our Sharon Brumlow, Jim & Mary Bumpous, Frank & Joyce Hurm, Doris Irvin, Walter & Mary Isbill, Garry & Dian Johnson, Joseph T Johnson, Dwayne apologies. You may contact the Office of Stewardship at 270-683-1545 Nancy Burch, Phillip & Patricia Burks, Todd & Kelly and a correction will be made. Butts, Patrick & Anna Cairney, Michael & Christine & Sonya Lanham, Kenny & Marguerite Lanham, Canella, David & Mary Carrico, James B Carroll, William Lanham, Patrick & Barbara Lewis, Mike Brenda Caserta, Mary Cecilia Chappell, George & Patricia Mattingly, Regina Mayfield, Joseph C Percentage of Responses (donors & prayers) by parish for Cmarik, Dr John & Janet Colgan, Charles Cordon, & Erma Millay, Joseph W & Janice Millay, Ricky Marvin & Zelta Counts, Dean & Tammy Cowell, Millay, Charles O & Joyce Mills, William Eugene the 2011-2012 Disciples Response Fund Annual Appeal: David & Susan Curtsinger, Bill & Carlene Dannen- Montgomery, Roger & Paula Morris, Linus & Su- mueller, Carolyn A Davis, Raymond & Leonila De zanne Murphy, Brad & Anita Payne, Phillip & Susan Parishes of 1 – 100 Families: Immaculate Conception, Earlington 21% La Rosa, Patricia Dotson, Jeri Duong, Tom Eberhart, Payne, Richard & Mary Payne, Mary Helen Pence, Jessie & Marilyn Rhodes. Saint Anthony, Grand Rivers 42% Saint John the Baptist, Fordsville 21% Stan & Missy Eckenberg, Cynthia Erickson, Joseph & Saint Charles, Livermore 42% Betty Falconite, Michael P & Cecelia Farrell, Lance Saint Mark, Eddyville 21% & Jolie Fleming, Randy & Jackie Froehlich, Mary I Saint William, Marion St.Augustine, Grayson Spgs. 33% Leo & Marian Alvey, David & Rachel Gavin, Dr Saint Mary, LaCenter 21% Galvin, Patricia A Galvin, Jim & Amy Garrett, Joe Holy Cross, Providence 30% Saint William, Marion 21% & Karen Goff, John & Silvia Goreing, Bill & Mary Michael & Nancy Gavin, Josephine Gilland, Gordon Saint Charles, Bardwell 29% & Carole Guess, Kathleen Guess, Richard & Doris Rosary Chapel, Paducah 20% Ann Graves, Susan & Leslie Grimm, Steven & Mary Saint Mary, McQuady 29% Grinnell, Gary & Margaret Grueninger, Chris & Market, James J & Carolyn Mathieu, Ryan & Jennifer Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington 19% McDaniel, Karen Paris, Rich & Peggy Rozwalka, Holy Trinity, Morgantown 28% Beth Haas, William & Sheree Halicks, Lois Ham- Sacred Heart, Hickman 19% met, George & Becky Hanrahan, Fr Ryan Harpole, Kenneth & Donna Rushing, John Schaibley, Allen & Saint Augustine, Reed 25% Arlene Summers, Rebecca Woodall, Charles Edward Saint Paul, Princeton 19% Tim & Barbara Harris, James Hennessy, Bernie & Saint John, Sunfish 25% Christ the King, Scottsville 18% Connie Herrmann, Robert & Cleo Higdon, Jackie & Anna Young. Saint Jude, Clinton 25% Saint Elizabeth, Curdsville 17% Hopper, Jack & Vonnie Howard, Norman & Mary Saint Sebastian, Calhoun 25% Lou Howard, Freda Jett, Craig & Stacy Jones, Ste- Newman Center, Bowling Green Saint Anthony, Peonia 15% phen & Phyllis Kettler, Vicki Kight, Elizabeth Kortz, Bill & Joey Powell, Fr Mike Williams. Saint Ambrose, Henshaw 24% Blessed Sacrament, Oboro 12% Paul J Kortz, Albert & Janet Krall, David & Kathleen Saint Benedict, Wax 23% Saint Edward, Fulton 12% Krueger, Dr Robert & Lisa Kupper, Matthew & Other Donors Saint Francis Borgia, Sturgis 23% Kathryn Ables, Therese Allen, Norman L & Julia Saint Susan, Elkton 12% Felicia LaBarge, David & Jill Langston, Terrence & Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie 23% Barb Larbes, Thomas & Beverly Largent, Samuel M Anderson, Glenn Begle, Charles & Jacklyn Biery, Saint Elizabeth, Clarkson 10% Richard & Nancy Blandford, Richard & Mable Bled- Resurrection, Dawson Spgs. 22% & Connie Leone, Michael & Pamela Malast, Paul & Saint Denis, Fancy Farm 9% Julie McFarland, Albert & Mary McKeown, George soe, Linda C Boarman, Fr J Ed Bradley, Florence Sacred Heart, Waverly 22% & Joanna McMinn, Michael & Lori Meredith, Robert Brown, Larry & Sue Bruns, Fr Jerry Calhoun, Lemuel & Ann Caraway, Robert & Charlene Carrico, Tabby & Judy Milford, Ernie Mitchell, Brian & Ann Mor- Parishes of 101 – 400 Families: Saint Mary Magdalene, Sorgho 20% row, Melanie Neel, Dwayne & Terry Neihoff, Todd Clark, Fr Delma Clemons, Kyle & Crystal Cole- & Angela Nelson, Doug & Mary Ann Niewoehner, man, Joseph L Coomes, Joseph & Catherine Crews, Christ the King, Madisonville 28% Saint Peter, Waverly 20% Joseph & Ella O’Bryan, John L & Lena O’Nan, Mark William E & Kimberly Crowdus, William E & Jean Saint Henry, Aurora 28% Saint Peter, Stanley 19% & Monica Osterhaus, Richard & Gail Otte, Don Page, Danhauer Jr, Janet Doan, Dr James & Judy Donley, Wayne Dossett, Bobbie Edds, Martha Elder, Elizabeth Saint Martin, Rome 28% Saint Mary, Franklin 17% Dr Benjamin & Dona Parker, David & Karen Paxton, Saint Ann, Morganfield 24% Saint Agnes, Uniontown 16% James & Mindy Paxton, Larry & Tena Payne, Dr Wil- Embry, Richard & Shirley Fackler, Dr James & Terri liam & Dr Marie Petrites-Murphy, Cletus & Connie Farrage, Cheryl Fischer, Jerry & Mary Fleming, Mary Saint Paul, Saint Paul 23% Saint Columba, Lewisport 16% Poat, Mike & Betty Polashock, Mike & Sheila Rea, Flood, Ralph Fortner, James & Patricia Goode, Bob- Saint Stephen, Cadiz 23% Immaculate Conception, Hawesville15% Fr Pat Reynolds, Marcella Romaneck, John & Martha bie Graham, Elaine Grant, Dale & Beverly Haines, Precious Blood, Owensboro 22% Sacred Heart, Russelville 15% Ryan, Earl Sanders, James Sanders, Steve & Kristy Veradean Hamilton, James & Betty Hardesty, Wil- liam & Marguerite Harper, Pat Hartley, Raymond E Saint Anthony, Axtel 22% Saint Lawrence, St. Lawrence 15% Schwetman, Andrew & Nickie Shever, Steve & Pam Saint John the Evangelist, Paducah 22% Saint Michael, Sebree 14% Shoulta, Claudia Smith, Irene Smith, Cecil J Smith Hayden, Robert Head, Maria Hill, Gary & Sharon Jr, Joseph B Snyder, David & Sherri Speis, Patrick & Hinton, Angela M Hoback, Keith & Marcy Howard, Saint Joseph, Central City 21% Saint Alphonsus, St. Joseph 10% Kambria Spoden, Anna Sredl, Jeffrey & Geri Staley, Matt & Tesse Howard, Susan Howard, Michael & Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam 20% Saint Michael, Oak Grove 10% Jane Stephens, Donald & Bonnie Stewart, Gregory Shawnette Jackson, William & Gemma Kinder, Paul & Theresa Lancaster, Denise Lanham, Delores Lewis, Saint Anthony, Browns Valley 20% Saint Pius X, Calvert City 10% & Debbie Stewart, Larry & Phyllis Stovesand, Maria Saint Joseph, Leitchfield 20% Saint Rose, Cloverport 10% Stuckenborg, Joseph Tarantino, Monty & Peggy David & Edna Lindemann, Roger & Christie Lindsey, Thompson, Jim Tidwell, Anthony & Cecilia Toren, Gail Lock, Gertrude Mackey, Major Edward Martin, Michael & Linda Matz, David & Cecilia McCarty, Parishes of 401 Families & Over Saint Thomas More, Paducah 19% Catherine Trussell, William & Marie Wade, Bill & Saint Stephen Cathedral, Oboro 28% Rose Ann Walker, Floyd C & Bernadine Watkins, Jerry & Dana McCarty, Frank McDaniel, Charles B Saint Francis de Sales, Paducah 18% Lillie Watson, Mary Watson, Carolyn Webb, Dolores & Vickie McIntire, George & Sharon McMinn, Fr Saints Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville 28% Saint Jerome, Fancy Farm 18% Webber, Gary & Linda Whitelock, Craig & Kathy Vincent DePaul McMurry, Most Rev Bill Medley, Saint Pius X, Owensboro 25% Saint Leo, Murray 18% Willett, Alan & Bobbi Wilson, Fr Joseph Miller, Fr Joe Mills, Gerald & Elizabeth Mills, Rosemari Mitchell, Ervin & Coreen Moore, Immaculate, Owensboro 24% Saint Mary of Woods, Whitesville 18% Charles A & Linda Wilson, Katherine Wise, Noel Holy Name, Henderson 23% Wise, Bill & Marge Wurth, Kevin & Cindy Wurth, Rosalee Mulligan, T Martin & Charlotte Murphy, Saints Joseph & Paul, Owensboro 17% Michael E & Susan Wurth, Gary & Lisa Zakutney. Ronald & Mary Nollmann, Diana O’Bryan, Dorthy Blessed Mother, Owensboro 22% Saint William, Knottsville 12% O’Bryan, James & Bonnie O’Bryan Jr, Tom & Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro 22% Saint Joseph, Bowling Green 11% Saint William, Knottsville Sylvia O’Reilly, Mary Catherine Payne, William E Holy Spirit, Bowling Green 21% & Mary Helen Payne, Rafael A Perez, Louis Piskula, Saint Romuald, Hardinsburg 11% Martha Allen, Jeffery L & Theresa Ashworth, Noel Saint Joseph, Mayfield 20% 36 August, 2012 Leadership In Ministry. They are: Joshua Nomination forms are mailed out to 2012 Youth SLIM awards named Buckman, Blessed Mother; Michae Word, Youth Ministry Contacts in all parishes By Melinda Prunty, Diocese of Owensboro representing St. Francis de Sales; Kaylee Decker, St. in the spring of the year. They may be Director, Office for Youth Ministry twelve parishes were awarded plaques in Anthony, Peonia; Sarah Wilson, St. Bene- nominated by Youth Ministers, Pastors, The Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry recognition of their Servant Leadership dict, Wax; Truss Campbell, St. Romuald; and Catechists…someone from the parish is proud to announce the recipients of their In Ministry. They are: Matt Osterhaus, Curtis Carwile, St. Romuald; Jordan Poole, that knows about their involvement in the annual Servant Leaders In Ministry or St. Thomas More; Olivia Romero, St. St. Romuald; Paige Mingus, St. Romuald; church. There is an effort to have equal rep- SLIM Awards. The Office recognizes high Thomas More; Megan French, Holy Spirit; Kendall Jarboe, St. Romuald; Logan resentation from the different deaneries; school juniors and seniors who have made Kathryn Thompson, Holy Spirit; Kelsey Reynolds, Our Lady of Lourdes; Alex however, sometimes no nominations come outstanding contributions to their Par- Carrico, St. Joseph in Mayfield; Corey Priar, Our Lady of Lourdes; Justin Ma- from some deaneries. Young people may ish, Deanery and/or the Diocese through Elder St. Joseph,Mayfield; Jacob Fischer, honey, Our Lady of Lourdes; Ryan Nally, be nominated more than once, but they their leadership and involvement in youth St. Martin; Amanda Hobson, Holy Name; Holy Name; Allison Webb, Immaculate; may not receive a plaque more than once ministry. The rule of thumb for the total Alex Caudill Holy Name; Helen Beckert, Susannah Webb, Immaculate; Tayler in order to recognize more young people number of awards is eighteen, two per Holy Name; Seth Bland, St. Mary of the Mills, Resurrection; Andrew Moore, from throughout the diocese. We ask that deanery, unless youth are not nominated Woods, Whitesville; Daniel Best, Blessed Resurrection;Thomas Gregory, St. Joseph, the awards and certificates be presented to from a deanery. Recipients receive an Mother; Mason Reynolds, Our Lady of Mayfield; Wyatt Higbee, St. Anthony, Peo- the recipients at a special Mass or youth award in the form of a plaque while all Lourdes; Jacob Whitfill, St. Anthony in nia; Brandon Armstrong. St. Augustine, gathering. Congratulations to all of this other youth nominated receive a Certificate Axtel; Andrea Anthony, St. Romuald; Ta- Grayson Springs; William Clemons, St. year’s recipients!! Keep up the good work of Recognition. If a young person is nomi- batha Payne, St. Mary Magdalene; Samuel Augustine, Grayson Springs. and keep growing in your faith! nated their junior year and do not receive Rasp, St. Stephen Cathedral; an award, they can be re-nominated for an Sixteen youth from the Diocese of award their senior year. Owensboro representing twelve parishes We are proud to announce that for were awarded Certificates of Recognition 2012, seventeen youth from around the for being nominated for their Servant

Summer Camp 2012 life is tied in with joy.” “Amazing, faith- By Ben Warrell strengthening, it’s like all your religion classes you’ve ever had combined (even GASPER RIVER CATHOLIC YOUTH better).” “A place that every kid in the CAMP & RETREAT CENTER - Wow, diocese needs to go because it will change we’ve come a long way in five summers! your life!” “I learned my heart is made We started with a little over one hundred for joy that only God can give.” “There’s campers five years ago and this summer been so much grief in my life. For the well over 400 young people attended first time in my life I have a pure, joyful camps at Gasper River Catholic Youth relationship with God.” “I learned how Camp & Retreat Center. Spiritually, this loving and forgiving God really is.” “All was one of the best that we have ever doubts have left my soul.” “I gave my had! It really seems like each year gets life to God to do with me what He will. better than the last. A big reason for that My mind is open and I will go where He are the campers themselves. About 80% leads me!” “It’s been several years since I of our campers this summer were return- went to confession. I learned that there is ing campers from years past! That’s well nothing I can do that will make God love above the national average! Each year the me less and that His forgiveness is never returning campers bring so much more ending!” “That I am myself when I am into the experience and are even more here.” “I understand the mass better now. open to allow God to work in their lives It will never be the same for me again.” as they learn about Him, themselves and God is doing amazing things here at their Church. The results have really summer camp. Each week we get to see been amazing! young people transformed from strang- At the close of each week, campers fill ers into a family, a community, that is out their evaluations and answer several centered on Christ and His Church. questions about their week of camp. A Thank you so much for all the prayers couple of the questions are, “What would and support over these past few months you tell a friend about Gasper River Cath- and years. If you’d like to be involved olic Youth Camp?” and, “What did you here as a volunteer and experience some learn about your relationship with God?” of what we’ve shared, just contact our Here are some of the responses: “Camp office about next summer. We close the is awesome!” “Gasper River is the best evaluation by asking the campers if they’d place in the world!” “A great camp that like to return to camp next summer. 99% brings you closer to God and the Church.” said they would! “A worthwhile experience in which faith Deacon Candidates Make Two Promises and Petition to Bishop June 3, 2012 August, 2012 37 By Terry Larbes or handed down in tradition and MADISONVILLE,Ky. - After the proposed by the Church, whether homily for 10:30 am mass at Christ by way of solemn judgment or the King Church on June 3, 2012, through the ordinary and universal the new Diocesan Permanent Dea- magisterium. con Candidates made an individual • Through the (promise) Oath of Petition for Holy Orders and then Fidelity the Deacon Candidate unit- individually made two promises ed himself with what is declared (Profession of Faith and Oath of by the bishop and will assist the Fidelity) to Bishop Medley. bishop in the exercise of apostolic • The Petition for Holy Orders activity. affirmed that the Deacon Candidate The Deacon Candidate finished is freely seeking ordination without each promise at the ambo by plac- coercion or force and the candidate ing his hand on the Book of Gospels will devote himself permanently to and proclaiming, “So help me God, ecclesiastical ministry. and God’s holy Gospels, on which I • The Profession of Faith is based place my hand.” Then the candidate on the Nicene Creed and explicit went to the altar and signed a docu- adherence to the teachings which ment attesting to the promise. The either the Roman Pontiff or the col- signed documents were presented lege of bishops enunciate when they to Bishop Medley. exercise the authentic magisterium. The Deacon Candidate promised with firm faith to believe everything contained in God’s word, written In the group photo here, from left to right: Richard Beaven, Tony Anthony, Paducah Ceramic Artists Get Involved in Don Adams, Paul Bachi, Randall Potempa, Victor Fromm, Mike Clapp, Bishop Medley, Mike Wiedemer, Tim Barnes, Bill Grant, Terry Larbes, Tim Nugent, Fr. John Thomas, Jaime Tiu, John Prough, Tom Torson. There were three candidates Empty Bowl Project missing: Bill Bach, Matthew Keyser, and Bill Sweet. The three missing candidates By Edie Keeney will make their promises to the Bishop before ordination on Sept 15. Submitted PADUCAH,Ky. - Michael Terra opened by Terry Larbes Terra Cotta Ceramics in Paducah four years ago. He, his wife and their two go hungry; it is an embarrassment for the remind them of the hunger in Paducah. “I daughters moved into a studio/home in richest country in the world.” He went on had a goal to raise $10,000 but more was the Lower Town area. His artistic work to say, “I believe you need to give to your raised, even after the event money came in ceramics goes back 40 years and he community. Your community supports in and over $14,000 has been given to the maintains his ties with galleries from you and you need to support your com- Community Kitchen, “Michael added. The Washington State to New York. He was munity. It is a blessing for me to be a part second Empty Bowl Project was held in recently accepted by the Kentucky Arts of this community.” February 2012 in the Paducah-McCracken Council as a Kentucky Crafter that helps Michael explained, “The Empty Bowl County Convention Center and the larger band together the leading artists in the Project is loosely organized but two things building was filled to overflowing. A check must be the same; only handmade bowls for $21,200 was given to the Community state. This will allow him to have a greater Michael and Victoria Terra holding a exposure and market for his work. are used and all of the proceeds must go to Kitchen. Michael and volunteers are now recently made ceramic artwork. Edie busy making bowls for the 2013 Empty Michael, his wife, Victoria, and their Keeney Photo benefit local community hunger issues. I have participated all over America. I send Bowl Project. “I invite people from the daughters believe in being involved in free meals each year. the communities where they have made bowls to about 9 different Projects each community to come into my studio and “You read about hunger in countries their homes. He has been involved in year around the country.” glaze some bowls as another way to be like China, Latin America, and so many The first Paducah Empty Bowl Project involved in the project and I get to talk four Empty Bowl Projects before start- countries but the Community Kitchen is ing the program in Paducah. The Empty was held in the Robert Cherry Civic Center about hunger issues. Maybe more than any feeding the hungry in my community. I in February, 2011. The tickets sold for $15 other community that I’ve ever lived in, I Bowl Project was started forty years ago knew we needed an Empty Bowl Project by people who work in clay to help local each and as the people entered they were think that Paducah and the people who live in Paducah. I spoke to people all over the invited to select from several tables over- here have more real civic pride than any communities fight hunger. It started as a U.S.A. that were involved in the Project grassroots effort by artists who work with flowing with the bowls that Michael and other place,” Michael said and added, “In about how to increase awareness of local volunteers had glazed in his studio. The 2 years we have one of the most successful clay and is now an international grassroots hunger and how to involve the community. effort to help local communities fight hun- people were encouraged to visit booths Empty Bowl Projects in the country.” I wanted the people of Paducah to realize where 13 local restaurants put samples To learn more about the Paducah ger. Michael found out that in Paducah the the need for such a project. There is enough Community Kitchen provides over 50,000 of food into their empty bowls. Those Empty Bowl Project and to volunteer visit food everywhere yet children and mothers who participate take their bowls home to terracottageceramics.com. 38 August, 2012 Operation HELP! By Diane Willis OWENSBORO,Ky. - Twenty-two high school students and friends of Immaculate Parish spent a week of their summer giving to those in Owensboro who needed help. The program, entitled Operation Help was designed to help students get more involved in service beyond self. During the week of June 25-29 students helped the home- less, the hungry and those in substandard housing. Each day the students worked at various agencies in Owensboro. The first day of Operation Help was at Habitat for Humanity where students helped build a yard barn that would be used to house materials while a house Serving at St. Benedict’s Shelter (l-r is being built on acquired property . On Tuesday, a third Pete Day, Raychel Bahnick, Sydney of the students went to St. Benedict’s Shelter to clean Brooks, Maci Heavrin, Natahsa the shelter, a third were at the Pitino Shelter making and Stallings, David Gipson). serving lunch; and a third finished a project at Habitat slept in cardboard boxes and brought only for Humanity. Student Pete Day especially enjoyed his what they could carry for “Night in a two days working at Habitat. This experience gave him Box”. On Friday evening, the group came Students helped build a yard barn at Owensboro’s Habitat for a deeper appreciation for what he has and he hopes to pay together and made a meal for 35 residents Humanity offices. it forward by donating more time to Habitat in the future. of St. Benedict’s, delivered it and served Despite the heat, the students worked Wednesday chop- it. ping down shrubbery at Boulware Center and restocking “It was a very rewarding and humbling pantry shelves. experience for our students,” said Diane Student Elizabeth Warren said she enjoyed the Boul- Willis, Director of Faith Formation at Im- ware Center the most. “I liked how the center made sure maculate Parish. “We hope that by this the people knew how to deal with responsibilities and experience, our students see “church” as live in the real world. They made them work.” more global outreach.” Plans are already Nine of the students gathered on Thursday night, June in the making for an out of state week long 28 to see what it would be like to be homeless. Students trip next year to do mission work. Photo at bottom right: serving at Pitino Shelter (l-r Lucy Kurtz, Elizabeth Warren, Natasha Stallings, Madeline Reid, Annabel Moore) Photos by Diane Willis. St. Lawrence Parish Thanks Lois Johnson With Gift Article and pictures submitted by Larena Lawson

SAINT LAWRENCE, Ky. - On Sunday, July 1st, Father Pat Bittel and the parish- ioners of St. Lawrence Church, took the opportunity at their monthly Donut Sun- day gathering after Mass, to thank their longtime organist, Lois Johnson, who had recently retired from the music ministry that she had so faithfully been a part of for 44 years. Father Pat thanked her for her devoted years of service and presented her with a special gift from the parish; a beautiful, embroidered quilt. A humble Lois said that many others helped along the way. Not only was she the organist, but she planned the music for all the liturgies and taught the cantors and song leaders the music that was sung, which entailed In photo at left, pastor Fr. Pat Bittel presented a gift to Lois Johnson, countless hours of planning and practice each of us, meant for us exclusively. She says that her affirming her years as parish organist. Above, St. Lawrence through the years. Lois encouraged others music ministry has left her with many memories and has parishioners admired a quilt given to Lois Johnson, center, to get involved as well. She stated that changed her in so many ways. She was thankful for all embroidered by Francine Wright, at left, and finished with help from she believes that God has a ministry for those who were a part of the tribute to her. many members of the parish. Photos by Larena Lawson HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Anthony & Virginia Livers, 50 Otho & Mary Durbin, 67 August, 2012 39 St. Agnes, Uniontown St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Marriage Celebrations for August Marvin & Janice Clark, 40 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and Over 50 Mark & Mary Pat Byrnes, 40 Raymond & Darcy Purk, 25 Bobby Dale & Irene Jennings, 56 Edward & Kathleen Leming, 55 Elmo & Dora Thompson, 50 Years of Marriage Larry & Benita Riney, 57 Blessed Mother, Owensboro Bobby & Donna Nally, 52 Bernard J. & Juanita Clark, 62 St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady Robert & Joan Englert, 60 Raymond & Theresa Payne, 52 Ron & Jamesetta Whitfill, 40 David & Martha Lashbrook, 51 Randy & Elaine Blandford, 40 Bernard & Mary Hagan, 51 Marvin & Shirlene Dant, 58 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville William & June Johnson, 52 James & Louise Hodskins, 66 Steve & Joetta Johnson, 25 Christ the King, Madisonville St. Ambrose, Henshaw Raymond & Barbara Trogolo, 55 Dennis & Stephanie Dossett, 40 Mike & Marilyn Bickett, 40 St. Susan, Elkton David & Mary Albin, 51 Donald & Shirley Howard, 50 Allan & Adrianna Lebbin, 55 St. Ann, Morganfield Buzz & Maureen Langhi, 51 Jim & Phyllis Scott, 51 St. Michael, Sebree St. Thomas More, Paducah David & Ellen Waters, 53 Robert & Dorothy Taylor, 53 Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson James & Dorothy Buckman, 55 Tim & Laura Jones, 25 Bill & Helen Dixon, 56 St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City Phillip & Theresa Emmons, 25 Thomas & Dorothy Barron, 65 Joe & Barb Cirrito, 56 Donald & Carolyn Beaven, 57 H. E. (Bud) & Marylyn Ervin, 56 Patrick & Lori Arnold, 25 John & Kay McShane, 59 Joe & Marilyn Hayden, 54 Rich & JoAnne Miller, 51 Tracy & Dusti Benson, 25 Ray & Alice Lucas, 55 Kevin & Jacqueline Caudill, 25 Thomas & Allegera Luckett, 72 Ray & Mikel Fields, 54 St. Anthony, Browns Valley Bob & Bette Zilligen, 52 Bill & Carlene Dannenmueller, 56 James & Wanda Gibson, 55 Martin & Therese Luecke, 25 Paul & Sharon Hagan, 57 Mike & Theresa McCarty, 62 James & Margaret Elder, 64 St. Anthony Padua, Grand Rivers St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro St. William, Knottsville Preston & Suzanne Johnson, 59 Daniel & Monica Holley, 25 Charles & Virginia Knight, 63 Steve & Helen Krivan, 52 Charles & Helen Lanham, 52 Bill & Christine Rodgers, 57 Richard & Mary Coy, 51 Robert & Karyl Millay, 40 Larry & Mary Martin, 50 Tommie R. & Janet Hayden, 61 Allen & Judith Mayo, 25 St. Anthony, Peonia St. William Marion Hubert & Billie Clemons, 51 Harry & Willa Roberts, 53 Tom & Ruth Harris, 53 Bobby & Donna Nally, 52 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg David & Diana O’Nan, 62 St. Augustine, Grayson Springs Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro David & Doris Simon, 54 J. W. & Lorena Bland, 66 Thomas & Donna Porter, 25 Jeff & Sondra Rowley, 25 Larry & Patti Mattingly, 50 Thomas & Sandra Rugg, 40 St. Columba, Lewisport Ronald & Elizabeth Cox, 40 Paul & Ruth Madden, 51 Raymond & Margie Wethington, 52 Gene & Brenda Hamilton, 40 Michael & Kay Smith, 40 Don & Rooney Alexander, 50 Lloyd & Jennifer Willis, 25 Eddie & Rachel Gray, 40 Paul R. & Sarah Jane Johnson, 57 Harry D. & Pat Roberts III, 40 St. Rose, Cloverport Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie Frank & Maurita Wright, Jr., 50 Andre’ & Jane Chustz, 50 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Joe & Jeanette Taylor, 52 Dennis & Michele McMahon, 25 St. Denis, Fancy Farm St. Sebastian, Calhoun Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Peter & Mary Asposito, 25 Jerry & Earlene Abney, 53 Robert & Lynn Austin, 25 John & Frances Vessells, 62 Gary & Christine Weatherford, 25 St. Edward, Fulton St. Stephen, Cadiz Scott & Teresa Burnside, 40 Ray & Marie Blankenship, 25 Gary & Karen McKenzie, 50 Scott & Laurie Cooper, 25 Jerry & Mary Ann Hobbs, 52 Paul & Patricia Kremer, 53 David & Sara Hunt, 25 Ben & Joy Davis, 54 St. Elizabeth, Clarkson To place an anniversary in this column, please contact Charloytte Hedges at the Catholic Pastoral Daniel & Pamela Lipp, 25 Center, 270-683-1545. Email [email protected]. Steve & Ann Bolt, 40 Charles & Brenda Stinson, 40 Dale & Debbie Goins, 40 St. Elizabeth, Curdsville Jack & Carole Hoeft, 40 Robert & Peggy McCarthy, 50 Arthur & Mary Lou Kirby, 40 St. Francis Borgia, Sturgis Thomas & Margaret Cahill, 52 Bob & Faye Greenwell John & Sue Goessing, 50 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah James & Sylvia Weis, 56 William T.& Judith Hayden, 53 Immaculate Conception, Earlington Glenn & Phyllis Munro, 54 M. C. & Patsy Barber, 54 St. Henry, Aurora Immaculate Conception, Hawesville David & Stacey Mikulcik, 25 Clay & Shirlene Quinn, 57 Gary & Lavonne Hanlon, 54 Dan & Shirley Hagman, 52 James & Ethel Cantrell, 57 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Kenneth & Johanna Boarman, 50 John & Rose Pendel, 54 Donald & Mary Dundiff, 63 Raymond & Carole Ballard, 55 John & Margaret Kutsor, 50 St. Joseph, Central City Joseph & Frances Lewis, 55 Jesse & Brenda Busick, 40 William & Adell O’Bryan, 54 St. Joseph, Leitchfield Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Bob & Anna Rea Kinkade, 56 John & Margie Wathen, 57 Mike & Pat Boone, 53 Billie & Sue Helen Hill, 57 St. Joseph, Mayfield Marvin & Shirley Rushing, 54 Joey & Rhonda Riley, 25 David Lee & Mary Jones, 54 Mike & Nancy Weber, 50 Paul & Juanita Kaelin, 56 Kenneth & Rosemary Clem, 55 James R. & Sharon Logsdon, 55 Frank & Ursula Elliott, 55 William J. & Hattie L. Potts, 54 St. Jude, Clinton Thomas & Juliana Whitten, 60 James & Bertha Myers, 53 J. Richard & Alma Gaw, 60 St. Lawrence, Philpot Paul & Carol Payne, 55 Richard & Theresa Stallings, 25 Precious Blood, Owensboro St. Leo, Murray Jerry & Margaret Birge, 54 Joe & Mary Reed, 40 Bill & Rita Elder, 52 Eldridge & Carolyn Haas, 55 SLIM Award Winners Ronald & Dorothy Urbon, 54 Fr Mark Buckner, Jacob Fischer, Tabby Payne, and Youth Minister Crissy Stevenson are Larry & Donna Kamuf, 40 pictured here May 13 at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sorgho after Mass. Jacob is a St. Billy & Lillian Taylor, 55 St. Mark, Eddyville Sacred Heart, Waverly Kevin & Colette Laurent, 25 Martin, Rome, Youth who also received the award that happened to be at Mass in Sorgho Paul & Florence Clements, 72 St. Martin, Rome May 13. Look for more SLIM Award winners’ pictures in future editions of The Western Kenneth & Alice Drochter, 58 Kentucky Catholic. Photo submitted by Crissy Stevenson. 40 August, 2012 St. Thomas More Works of Mercy Chapel Blessing By Missy Eckenberg Medley, Bishop Emeritus McRaith, Fr. Pat Reynolds, PADUCAH,Ky. - The Works of Mercy Fr. Ryan Harpole, and Fr. Mark Joseph Costello with Chapel at Saint Thomas More parish in the Blessed Sacrament placed for the first time in the Paducah was filled to capacity during the new Blessed Sacrament Chapel after communion. The blessing liturgy. The procession into the place of reservation features large windows filled with art glass, creating a precious “jewel box” that is visible from both the church and the chapel. Pastor Fr. Pat Reynolds thanked all those who con- tributed countless hours in prayer and discernment to bring the vision of the Works of Mercy Chapel to life. He remembered the faithful parishioners of St. Thomas More parish, who by their generous gifts of time, talent and treasure, made the day possible. Afterward, all at- tending were invited to the Parish Hall for a celebration dinner. A slide show of the various building phases of the chapel was also available to view. The Works of Mercy Chapel stands as a place of contemplation to enhance the spiritual life of our parish Bishop William Medley places the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Stan Eckenberg photo and the entire Catholic community through Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, which will begin in August. keeping with the tradition of the early Church, the Bishop then kissed the To experience the grace provided by a weekly hour of altar for the first time as a sign of reverence to both the relic and the altar Adoration, email [email protected] or contact the itself. The inaugural Mass was then celebrated in the chapel by Bishop parish office at 270.534.9000. Fr. J. Patrick Reynolds prepares for placement of the relic. Photo submitted Debi Hopkins Awarded Bishop McRaith Catechetical Award by Dom Amato OWENSBORO,Ky. - On May 14, 2012, Debo- church included altar servers, Deacon- rah Hopkins became the 15th recipient of the candidate Terry Larbes, Deacon Julio Bar- Bishop McRaith Catechetical Award which is rera, Liturgical Architect Fr. Mark Joseph presented annually to recognize a catecheti- Costello, Pastor Fr. J. Patrick Reynolds, cal leader who has enhanced the catechetical Parochial Vicar Fr. Ryan Harpole, Bishop ministry in the diocese or in his/her parish. Emeritus John McRaith, and Bishop Wil- Hopkins is the Director of Faith Formation at liam Medley. St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Sorgho. During the liturgy, the chapel was Hopkins was selected for this honor be- blessed and sprinkled with holy water by cause she exemplifies the components of an Bishop Medley while sacred music filled effective catechist. She has an outstanding the air. The chapel was named for the sense of humor in that she knows to take God featured art glass images of the Corporal seriously but not so much herself. She pre- and Spiritual Works of Mercy that provides pares, prepares, prepares because she realizes worship and union with the Eucharistic failing to plan is planning to fail. She commu- Lord empowering each of us to live out nicates the beauty, grandeur and incarnational lives of greater charity and mercy. nature of the Catholic faith. She is keenly Upon returning to the church, Deacon aware of the particular desires of her students Julio Barrera read the Gospel and Fr. Pat and the parish members and strives to meet Reynolds delivered the homily. A proces- those needs. She is a person of prayer and by sion into the Works of Mercy Chapel example instructs people in the art of prayer. followed for the Rite of Dedication of the Above all Hopkins bases her ministry in love. Chapel Altar. Bishop Medley placed a relic She loves the people she serves, prays for them, of Pope Pius X permanently in the altar. and teaches life-long conversion. She loves He then anointed it with the oil of Sacred truth and love and speaks the truth with great Bishop William Medley, Father Mark Buckner, and Bishop John McRaith posed Chrism – an ancient symbol of healing, love. This great catechist also leads others to with Debi Hopkins, the 15th recipient of the Bishop McRaith Catechetical of strengthening for mission. Through the a deeper understanding of what it means to Award, May 14 at The Catholic Pastoral Center. Submitted Photo anointing, the Altar became the symbol of be Trinitarian and what it means for people and family who also sacrificed to help her fulfill the requirements of her ministry. Christ, the “Anointed One.” of faith. Finally, Hopkins understands that to Her parish is also blessed with her and a blessing to her. Next incensation of the altar by Bishop form saints, one must become a saint—she is Hopkins is a 2005 graduate of the Ministry Formation Program of Brescia Uni- Medley occurred followed by preparation a saint in the making. versity and earned her Masters from St. Meinrad School of Theology. Her ministry of the altar including cleansing, dressing, Congratulations are extended not only to began as a volunteer catechist at the Immaculate Parish in Owensboro. She has also placing of flowers, and lighting candles. In Mrs. Hopkins but also to her husband, Steve, served as the DRE at St. Mary’s Parish in Whitesville. Trinity High School Seniors and Juniors Assigned New iPad Computers August, 2012 41 By Mel Howard WHITESVILLE,Ky. - On May 1 and 2, 2012, Trinity High School juniors received new iPad2 computers which they will use for all their classes as this school year ends, and next school year begins. THS students get to keep their iPad2s over the summer. Because of a gift from a generous donor, next year, Trinity seniors and juniors will each have their own iPad 2, said Mr. Jim Conder, the computer Network Administrator for Trinity High School and St. Mary Elementary. “Finding a way for every student to have his or her own computer for school work had been a dream of our Principal. Ms. Connie Morgan,” Conder said, “especially to get iPad2s, which are about the latest and most convenient computers for use in schools out there now.” Each unit costs about $430, including a case, Conder said. The Trinity faculty and staff who wanted to use one for class got their iPads first. Then 37 more units were assigned to the juniors. About 30 additional iPads2 units were on order May 2 for next year’s Trinity juniors. Trinity parents were invited to attend a meeting to learn more about the iPad2 computer and to see them in use. They were shown the student’s responsibilities for their iPad2, the parent’s responsibilities, and then asked to sign a contract to replace damaged units. Students also sign a personal responsibilty Photos: top left, Jim Conder watches Trinity junior Trinity junior Max Lanham work a calculus graphing problem agreement which carries the usage rules and Lexie Hatfield bring up an “app” on her iPad2 on his own iPad2 unit. “He’s doing the same calculus as school policy policies for internet usage. Trinity computer May 2, 2012. Top right, Trinity principal used in college,” Dr. Bob said. Lower right, Trinity juniors iPad2 units are subject to a spot check at any Connie Morgan, left, looks online for information Dylan Aud and Brooklyn Gray wait with Hailey Roby, left, time, Conder said. as she talked to Jim Conder May 2: “She has that for their turns to pick up their new iPad2 computers outside “An iPad 2,” Conder said, “can access the iPad2 with her everywhere she goes now,” Conder of Trinity’s IT/Network Administrator’s office. Mel Howard internet through a web browser, can use email, said. Bottom left, Dr. Bob Cinnamond watches Photos is very quick to operate, can pull up images and softwares known as ‘apps,’ can be carried in a back pack or a girl’s purse, and are very durable macines. There is very little waiting for the app to bring up a page. An iPad2 is a machine that lets a student increase his or her own ability to use technology common in the business world and in college. Working one class at a time, we hope to make iPad2 units available for every student at Trinity by next year.” Veteran teacher Brice “Coach” Roberts was one of Trinity’s first teachers to use an iPad2 in one of his classes after they became available, Conder said. “You’re going to want one of these iPad2s,” Conder said. Sister Mary Virginia Sturlich, OSU, Died May 9

Maple Mount — Sister Mary Virginia Sturlich, 96, an Ursuline Sister Virginia ministered to the Paola community for 60 Survivors include a sister, Mary Sullivan of Overland Park, Kan., Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died years. She served as infirmarian and cared for the ill and the a brother-in-law, Victor Ubert, Kansas City, Kan., a niece and May 9 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her elderly at the Ursuline Academy/Motherhouse in Paola from nephews and the members of her religious community. 65th year of religious life. She was a 1953-71, where she was often a second mother for the Academy The funeral Mass was May 14 at Mount Saint Joseph, with burial native of Kansas City, Kan. girls. From 1971-78, she ministered in child care at the Lake- in the convent cemetery. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, Sister Virginia was an Ursuline Sis- mary Center, serving children and adults with developmental Owensboro, was in charge of arrangements. ter of Paola, Kan., prior to the merger disabilities. From 1978 until moving to Maple Mount in 2009, Gifts in memory of Sister Virginia may take the form of donations of that community with Mount Saint Joseph in 2008. She Sister Virginia served in various ways at the convent, including to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings enjoyed writing letters and telling jokes. laundry and housekeeping. Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. 42 August, 2012 G.F.A. Pierce: “The Kingdom of God Has Already Begun. It is Within us!” HENDERSON,Ky. - On May 1, 2012, Gregory Archdiocese of Chicago. Pierce resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife Kathy. F. Augustine Pierce delivered an address for They are the parents of three college students. nearly 350 people in Holy Name Church here about Jesus’ Vision for What the World Should be: The Kingdom of God. A Chicago native and a nationally known speaker on the spirituality of work, Pierce visited Holy Name on May 1 and 2. On May 1, which is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, Mr. Pierce spoke in the evening to the parish community. A highlight of the May 1 talk was the prayer Pierce taught the audience, “The Our Father in Contemporary Language.” Parts of it are, “...Let us not be tempted to become less that you ask of us ...,” and “...For it is your plan, and your power, and your glory, now, and forever.” Gregory F. Augustine Pierce Pierce spoke about the Kingdom of God, mentioned 128 times in the gospels, he said. “It’s what Jesus talked about more than just about any other topic. The kingdom is to come ‘on earth, as it is in heaven.’” He continued, “It has already begun. It is ‘within us,’ yet we do not know the ‘day or the hour’ that it will be realized.” Gregory F. Pierce delivered an address May 1, 2012 for nearly 350 people in Holy Pierce said that “... every Name Church. Mel Howard Photos human needs a purpose or mission that is worthy of his or her life. That In Your Charity, Please Pray for the Repose mission is the same one that Jesus sent his disciples on over 2,000 years Greg Pierce signed a copy of his book ago. Wouldn’t it be great if the church on May 1, 2012 for Greg and Elizabeth of the Soul of Sister Lennora Carrico, OSU, had a liturgy to send us forth on the Haas from Saint John The Baptist mission of building the kingdom of Catholic Church in Newburg, In. 96, Who died May 4, 2012 God? We do. It is called ‘the Mass.’” She also served as a Hospice volunteer Pierce said the Catholics “come people need?” Pierce asked the Sister Lennora back to Mass” rather than attend or audience. After letting folks think Carrico, 96, an Ursu- at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital (1979- celebrate Mass. We enter the Mass on this one a little, he said, “Eternal line Sister of Mount 85). She ministered at the Motherhouse and first of all admit that we haven’t Life! With Jesus the Kingdom of God Saint Joseph, died Fri- in personal and pastoral care and on the done very well in fulfilling our mission. has already been accomplished. It is day, May 4, 2012, at staff of Mount Saint Joseph Shop. From “This week, have we brought about inside of you!” Mount Saint Joseph, 1989 to 2003, she served as annalist for the Kingdom of God in our actions and Later in the evening Pierce signed in her 74th year of re- the Motherhouse Community. prayer.” He asked the audience. “No. copies of his books for people. Survivors include two sisters, Anna On Wednesday morning at a ligious life. She was a We haven’t. We have failed this week native of Fancy Farm. Elliott of Fancy Farm and Dot Willett of to bring about the kingdom. ‘Lord breakfast in the parish hall, he spoke to a new group of business people Sister Lennora had a Calvert City; one brother, Bob Carrico Have Mercy,’ we pray in the Penitential and his wife, Barbara, of Cincinnati; a Rite.” forming within the Holy Name parish, wonderful gift of compassion and often Later, at the end of Mass, we Catholic Business People For A Better offered a listening ear to other sisters. sister-in-law, Helen French of Fancy Farm; receive a final blessing and are then World, on the topic for which he is Sisters and staff members looked forward nieces and nephews; and the members of sent forth again “to love and serve the best known, “Spirituality of Work: to receiving a greeting card from her on her religious community. Lord,” Pierce said. “Really believing How We Remember Who We Should their birthdays. She loved University of The funeral Mass and visitation were that, we would go out into the world Be at Work”. Kentucky basketball and could often be Tuesday at Mount Saint Joseph on Mon- as if shot from a cannon to ‘Go in Mr. Pierce is the president and seen reading The Cats’ Pause. day, May 7. Glenn Funeral Home and peace , glorifying the Lord by your co-publisher of ACA Publication, is Crematory, Owensboro, was in charge of the author or editor of ten books, An educator for 34 years, she taught life.” at St. Joseph High School, Owensboro arrangements. “During the week, we would including Spirituality at Work: 10 Ways to Balance Your Life on the Job (1940-46), St. Alphonsus High School, St. Gifts in memory of Sister Lennora try to bring about the kingdom may take the form of donations to the every chance we could,” Pierce said, which has sold over 20,000 copies Joseph (1950), Mount Saint Joseph Acad- “succeeding sometimes and failing and two awards from the Catholic emy, Maple Mount (1951-57), Trinity High Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, often. We would return to Mass Press Association. Greg graduated School, Whitesville (principal and teacher, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY to celebrate our victories, lick our first in his class at Maryknoll College 1967-71) and elsewhere in Kentucky. She 42356. Condolences may be left at www. wounds, and be sent forth again.” in 1969 and is the 2000 recipient was a member of the Department of Educa- glennfuneralhome.com. “What did Jesus have that of the Hillenbrand Award from the tion faculty at Brescia College (1971-74). Greetings from Baní August, 2012 43 By Father Stan Puryear As I left off just before the summer vacation of the Western Kentucky Catho- lic, we had just finished the celebration of Easter weekend and I was about to embark on a celebration of the Octave of Easter. Given that Mass is celebrated in 16 differ- ent locations in the Parish of Saint James the Apostle in Paya, there was no possible way for one priest to celebrate Holy Week in many different locations. Instead, I celebrated only in the primary church of the parish and then celebrated Mass in each community during the Easter Octave. It seemed to work very well and gave me the opportunity immediately after to leave for a trip to the United States. Though family time was very impor- Thanks to the rain, more than 500 people crammed into a building tant to me during this trip, I did manage to that accommodates 250, all dancing at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil. Dominicans are very much a people full of Easter joy. make a small “I’m a poor missionary” trip Debido a la lluvia, mas que 500 personas dentro de una capilla que to Boston to seek funds for the ministry tiene capacidad de 250, bailan al termino de la Vigilia Pascual. El in the Dominican Republic. With some Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism at Saint Anthony of Padua Chapel. With forty-eight people to be baptized, the pueblo dominicano es uno lleno de la alegría de la Resurrección. follow-up, a relationship with a parish in Mass and baptisms had to be moved outside the chapel. Boston where many Dominicans with roots Celebrando el Sacramento de Bautismo en la Capilla San who give us something extra for vacation that we water down the mean- in Paya and Baní attend Mass may be in Antonio de Padua. Dado a que había cuarenta y ocho ing of the gospel. “That’s symbolic, and what Jesus really meant…” is the future. God is doing some great work personas para recibir el bautismo, la celebración de la usually the preface for a load of bull. What Jesus really meant when he Misa y los Bautismos estaban afuera de la capilla. in the parish in Paya, but that great work said “Blessed are the poor” is exactly what Jesus said: blessed are the needs resources. who work hard to improve the lives of the less fortunate poor. Anyone who says anything different is not preaching the gospel of During Holy Week, on Wednesday in our world. If you have not had a CFCA priest visit Jesus Christ. before the Triduum began, I was able to your parish, please suggest to your pastor that he could The poor of the Dominican Republic to whom I have the privilege of visit the Santo Domingo offices of the invite a priest and get a weekend off in the process. ministering have taught me so much about the Gospel message of Jesus Christian Foundation for Children and The staff of the Christian Foundation for Children that I will never be able to put it all in words. As I mentioned to Fr. Harry Aging. CFCA is a Catholic foundation of and Aging invited me to accompany them as they visit Hagan OSB (monk of Saint Meinrad, spiritual advisor, and all around which I have been aware for many years, some of the projects in the Dominican Republic. I intend great man), when I came to the Dominican Republic, I basically took a having donated to them directly and invit- to take them up on the invitation and continue so that I 70% pay cut, but the smiles of genuine gratitude from people who have ing priests to come to St. Joseph Parish can share information about their projects with you and nothing more to give than their love is worth far more than what I gave in Bowling Green. This time, I visited with anyone who is willing to sit still and listen to me up. CFCA – after a thorough background for a few minutes. One last note: during the summer, the people of the Dominican check. I knew that CFCA did some great Another thing I speak about nowadays for those who Republic elected a new president. The dogs and I heeded the American work and that, of all Christian and Catho- will sit still and listen to me for a few minutes is the book Embassy’s warning and remained off the streets after noon on Election lic foreign aid organizations, they ensure I read during Lent this year. Shane Claiborne, author Day. As elections are held on a Sunday, we moved the Sunday night that only a small amount of money goes of The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Mass to Saturday afternoon. What the embassy should have warned me for administration while most goes for as- Radical, is an Evangelical Christian who was greatly about was the post-election “festivities” that lasted two days. Once it sistance to sponsored children and elderly. moved by a ten-week experience of living among the was evident that the ruling party was going to win, even the police were After visiting their offices, all I can say is: poor in Calcutta while sharing in the life of Mother drinking and driving around celebrating. Many people owe their jobs to “WOW”. Teresa. Shane and others went on to found the Simple political patronage. Being a self-declared cynical skeptic, Way here in the United States, an intentional community As I watch the American presidential election process from a distance, the one thing that truly impresses me is that seeks to follow Jesus’ teaching just as Jesus taught I realize how tame American politics are. Although people’s reputations genuineness. And after having visited it and as Jesus lived it. get bruised rather harshly, even American mudslinging is domesticated. the CFCA offices and speaking to a priest We all know that Jesus had a profound love for the Dominican authorities reported that only twelve people died in elec- friend with a CFCA program in his parish, I poor while he walked this earth. Jesus reached out to tion-related violence, a significant decrease from the 2008 presidential can say that I was impressed to the highest the poor and the marginalized time after time, even go- elections. Even more interesting: though President Leonel Fernandez degree. The background check that I un- ing so far as to making one of those horribly despised was constitutionally prohibited from running for a consecutive term, that derwent was to make sure that children in Samaritans the hero of one of his stories. Basically, did not stop his wife being the Vice-Presidential candidate of the PLD the program are protected from those who Claiborne reminds us that when Jesus says in Luke’s (conservative free-market) ticket. The PRD (leftist) party is still crying would seek to establish a relationship for Gospel “Blessed are the poor”, that is exactly what Jesus “foul” over the results, though they have no comment to make regarding less-than-altruistic purposes. And the staff means. So many times, priests (and I am guilty of this the anonymous attempt to hack the national election committee’s comput- at the CFCA offices for the Dominican myself) are so hesitant to upset those wealthy members ers on the night the ballots were being counted. Republic consists of dedicated individuals of our parishes who generously help us to pay our bills or Life is so much more colorful here. 44 August, 2012 children afraid or abandoned, for children Bishop Medley Calls for Forgiveness, Offers Hope beaten, for children who sleep in fear, for By: Dawn C. Ligibel “I give to you a message tonight. If you children afraid to go home, for children Extending a figurative palm branch, were broken or wounded in the Church, in afraid of their abusers, for children as- Bishop William Medley addressed ap- your family, let us as a community help saulted and for children who assault, for proximately 50 people gathered at Sts. heal those wounds and let me ask for your children whose innocence has been stolen, Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville on April forgiveness. Again, not for the Church, but for those who cannot trust, for those who 23, 2012, for a diocesan prayer service. for your healing, that you might receive cannot love, for those whose hearts are This prayer service, which offered prayer God’s ultimate healing,” he concluded. filled with fear.” After each plea, the con- for protection and healing, was the second Following the prayers of the faithful, gregation responded with “Save, heal and of its kind held in the diocese during the seventeen-year-old Kevin Thompson, protect them, O Lord!” month of April, also known as National son of Molly Thompson, Coordinator After the congregation joined together Child Abuse Prevention Month. The first for the Office of Safe Environment for in one voice to say the ‘Our Father,’ Bishop service was held last year at St. Stephen the Diocese, led the gathering in a Litany Medley concluded the prayer service with Cathedral in Owensboro. for Healing. “For children wounded and a blessing. “Lord God, your own Son was Allowing the Old Testament reading tearful, for children confused or alone, for delivered into the hands of the wicked, yet (Lamentations 3:49-59) to set the scene he prayed for his persecutors and overcame for his homily, Bishop Medley began by hatred with the blood of the cross. Relieve quoting verses 55-57. “I called on your the suffering of those present today; grant name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit. them peace of mind and a renewed faith You heard my plea: ‘Do not close your in your protection and care. Protect us all ears to my cry for relief.’ You came near from the violence of others, keep us safe when I called you and you said, ‘Do not from the weapons of hate, and restore to fear.’” us tranquility and peace.” “The Word of God,” Bishop Medley began, “from the Book of Genesis to the Luci Hughes, parishioner and cantor Bishop William Medley, with assistance at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, Book of Revelation, covers the entire from Fr. Daniel Dillard, Parochial Vicar led the congregation during the spectrum of human emotion. Written in of Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, responsorial at a diocesan prayer the Book of Lamentations is the unfolding began a prayer service with an service on April 23, 2012. Held at Sts. of life and how we turn to the Lord. opening prayer on April 23, 2012, Peter and Paul, Bishop Medley called “We bear the sin of Adam and Eve. We at Sts. Peter and Paul. The prayer for forgiveness and offered hope to service was offered for protection and bear the failure of Adam and Eve. And we those who have been victimized by healing during National Child Abuse let one another down. We gather tonight child abuse. Photo taken by Dawn C. Prevention Month. Photo taken by to celebrate healing, calling to mind es- Ligibel. Dawn C. Ligibel. pecially those who have been victims of on Calvary remained. For those who child abuse,” Bishop Medley explained. abandoned him, those who betrayed him, Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph “Ten years ago this spring, newspa- he received those wounds. pers, radio stations and television stations “Jesus time and again says ‘Peace 2012-13 Quilt Club Tickets reported that our Church had time and be with you’ and models what type of again failed. The greater harm was done community the Church should be. Jesus are now available! when no one heard their cry. So untold wasn’t interested in scolding them. No, You get 12 chances to win a thousands had no one to turn to but God he said, ‘Peace be with you,’” the bishop and may well have echoed Lamenta- recalled. handmade quilt with our Quilt tions. “Many in our world and in our Church Club annual memberships, “Our Church has striven to do justice, can show us wounds inflicted on them by available for only $20 each. to right wrongs, to heal wounds,” Bishop members of the Church and by priests Medley continued. “That is not something Buy one for yourself and themselves. They have come for healing,” one for a friend! that we can say is complete as long as Bishop Medley stated. “For a great many someone is hurting. people, they have found hope and healing. A new quilt is raffled each “During the Easter season we read But there are thousands who have not told month. For details, visit how Jesus appeared to those who betrayed their stories. Then there are many who www.ursulinesmsj.org. Click on him, who deserted him, who watched from have told their stories but have not received “Help the Sisters” then afar. As he carried a cross up the hill, hung the grace to forgive. on a cross, suffered in the garden, called Sister Mary Celine Weidenbenner “Quilt Club.” “As Bishop, many have told me of ‘My God, My God,’ these chosen ones their wounds and I have asked them to New Quilt Club drawings begin Oct. 5. watched from afar. They watched from forgive, not for the Church’s sake, but for afar,” Bishop Medley emphasized. “They their own healing. If they cannot, we must Order your tickets today! were not near.” love them. We must acknowledge that “When Jesus appeared to them, he they have been betrayed,” Bishop Medley showed them his wounds. Even after ris- 270-229-4103 ext. 278 pled. [email protected] ing from the dead, the wounds he received License No. 0290 “Fiesta” for our Diocese’s 75th Anniversary August, 2012 45 By Chris Gutierrez 8:30 pm and it drew an estimated OWENSBORO,Ky. - He has sung for crowd of 700 people. Families and the Pope at the Vatican. He has also individuals from as far as Tennessee, sung at World Youth Days around the close to Indianapolis and from all world and at Canonization Masses. over Western Kentucky took part in But he had never sung for the Diocese this grand event. Martin Valverde is of Owensboro or in any other place originally from Costa Rica but now in Kentucky until just recently. On as a nationalized Mexican, he lives May 26th Hispanic Catholics from and has his production headquarters our diocese and from beyond had the in Guadalajara, Mexico. privilege of having Martin Valverde The dream of bringing Martin to perform a concert at Daviess county Owensboro started at our Parish, Sts. High school auditorium in Owens- Joseph and Paul in Owensboro, about a boro as part of the celebration of our year ago. Fr. Carmelo and I would joke 75th anniversary as a diocese. Before around about how remote, expensive the concert about 80 Hispanic young and complicated this possibility would adults took part in the diocesan retreat led by Fr. Alejandro Lopez. The concert went from 6:30pm- with their food sales, raffles, and lots of hard work prior to and on the very Photos: top right, Fr. Carmelo Jimenez day. The Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Salinas with Martin Valverde and Joseph provided lodging for Martin many who attended and helped work and his band. We also want to thank the concert. Top left, Bishop William Medley and Fr. Alejandro Lopez with Mike Bogdan who helped as our main RENEW International enjoying the contact with Sunlite Studios and with music with hundreds of others. Lower so many other details. left, Martin Valverde and musicians Finally, I would like to say a word performing. Lower right, The Crucifix of thanks to Bishop Medley for staying and Jubilee Banner. Photos from www.rcdok.org throughout the whole concert and be- ing a true pastor to the Hispanic flock from Western Kentucky.

Chris Gutiérrez is Director of His- panic Ministry for Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church.

probably be; after all we were attempting to bring the This event would have never been possible without the as- best Catholic musician and composer there is in the sistance and hard work of so many people. We are especially Spanish-speaking world at this moment. But as you all thankful to the many generous financial supporters. We also know, God’s Holy Spirit will always work wonders and cannot forget all the Hispanic Ministers from around the diocese assist in any type of genuine evangelization efforts no who helped promote the event and sell the tickets. Sts. Joseph matter how difficult. and Paul & St. Michael’s Hispanic Youth Group JESAC helped Santa Nombre de la Parroquia 03 de junio Misa y Fiesta Multicultural Agosto, 2012 3

3 mujeres que asisten al Festival. Las Chicas bailando. Las niñas de la fotos en esta página presentada por parroquia del Santo Nombre bailar Abraham Brown. una danza mexicana Veracruzano.

A la derecha, Obispo Medley fuera de la iglesia del Santo Nombre con el pueblo, entre muchas banderas

A continuación, Comunidad de la mano durante la oración del Señor en la Misa Un Evento Owensboro A continuación, Los jóvenes de Filipinas Multicultural Jubileo Diocesano llevando la bandera de Filipinas

La comunidad Birmana

El obispo con una familia Peruana

Dr. Jamie Tiu y Familias Holy Name 2 Agosto, 2012 En el Año del Jubileo de la Diócesis de Owensboro Iniciados Levántate, Juntos en Cristo Misa a las 11:00am en el Centro Deportivo de parroquias de la Diócesis se han inscrito para a la Iglesia universal que se revise seriamente Mis queridos amigos, Owensboro (Sportscenter). ser parte de este esfuerzo. Algunas parroquias para asegurarse que el mensaje del Evangelio En la Misa Crismal Durante el proceso de planear el año de tal vez tendrán solamente unos cuantos partici- de Jesús todavía sea proclamado con audaz del 3 de abril del 2012, la jubileo fue importante celebrar las muchas pantes y las parroquias grandes tendrán cientos e innovación. Este Sínodo al mismo tiempo Diócesis de Owensboro facetas de la vida de la iglesia. Uno de nuestros de participantes. celebrará el 50 aniversario de la apertura de inició su celebración del puntos de enfoque será el lanzamiento de “LE- Todos los Católicos activos serán tocados Concilio Vaticano Segundo en Octubre del jubileo de 75 años que VANTATE” Unámonos en Cristo. Este proceso durante las etapas de Levántate en las diferen- 1962. durará todo un año. El parroquialmente centrado para la renovación tes facetas de la vida parroquial a través de las El primero de Agosto nos encuentra a to- 9 de diciembre del 1937, espiritual edificará sobre los importantes es- homilías, al compartir la fe en grupos pequeños, dos mirando al final del verano y hacia el paso El Papa Pio XI creó la fuerzos de renovación de los últimos treinta en la oración individual y familiar y tal vez en diferente que toma la vida del otoño. Por favor diócesis, separando la años: Renew (Renueva) en los 80’s y Renew misiones parroquiales o en talleres especiales ruegan por el éxito de Levántate y considera + M o n s e ñ o r parte occidental de Ken- 2000 al empezar el nuevo milenio. Levántate para aumentar nuestra respuesta a los adultos como pueden luchar para dar nueva vida a su William Medley, tucky de la Arquidiócesis Obispo de la empezará en el Otoño del 2012 y continuará jóvenes. fe y la de su familia. Diócesis de de Louisville. El Obispo por cinco temporadas de Primavera/Otoño. Abarcar el proceso de Levántate en la Owensboro Francis Cotton, un nativo Nuestros párrocos y otros líderes de la igle- Diócesis de Owensboro corresponde muy bien Suyos en Cristo, de Kentucky, fue nombrado el primer obispo sia dan testimonio que los programas previos con la vida de la iglesia universal. El Papa y encargado de establecer las estructuras de la de renovación centrados en las parroquias han Benedicto XVI reunirá a algunos obispos rep- + Monseñor William F. Medley, iglesia local. El 8 de diciembre de este año ten- creado generaciones de líderes nuevos y han resentativos y líderes de a través del mundo este Obispo de Owensboro dremos un evento central de nuestra celebración invitado a miles que profundicen su relación Octubre para un Sínodo que explorará la nueva de los 75 años de las gracias del Señor con una con Jesucristo, Nuestro Señor. Todas las 79 evangelización. El Santo Padre está pidiendo Calendario del Monseñor Medley El Obispo Medley dedica nueva expansión a la Iglesia Católica del Santo Redentor de Beaver Dam para agosto 2012: Por Charlotte Paez En el año 2006, motivados por el crecimiento dentro de la parroquia, El Párroco de La 1 de Agosto 6:30 p.m. Misa Patronal, San Alfonso, Owensboro Iglesia Católica del Santo Redentor, Padre Eric Riley, le pidió a algunos miembros de la 2 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo/Reunión Sacerdotal, Grupo 2 parroquia, con experiencia en construcción, que formaran un comité, para estudiar dentro 5:00 p.m. Encuentro de Ministros de Universidades de las posibilidades de una renovación a la Iglesia, al salón parroquial, o una edificación 4 de Agosto 2:00 p.m. Oración Inicial, Picnic de Fancy Farm por separado que le pudiera cumplir con las necesidades de la parroquia. Espacio para las 5 de Agosto 2:00 p.m. Misa de Inclusión, Parroquia de la Santísima Madre actividades y reuniones de la parroquia, al igual que cumpliera con las necesidades de salón de Owensboro, Evento de Jubileo clases adicionales, para las clases de formación religiosa, las cuales eran de mucha prioridad. 6 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo/Reunión Sacerdotal, Grupo 6 Después de que el comité decidiera en el mejor plan para la parroquia, el arquitecto Brian Cle- 7 de Agosto 9:00 a.m. Misa y Reunión del Personal Diocesano, ments, de Bowling Green, presento opciones de diseño basadas en el presupuesto y nuestras Centro Pastoral Católico (CPC) ideas y necesidades. Luego de recibir la aprobación del Comité Diocesano de Construcción, 1:00 a.m. Bienvenido de los Tribunales de la Provincia, CPC la parroquia dio inicio a una campaña de recolección de recursos económicos, un compro- 8 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo/Reunión Sacerdotal, Grupo 4 miso económico de 5 años, para recaudar el monto de dinero suficiente, para proceder con el 9 de Agosto Reunión de la Mesa Directiva de la Conferencia proyecto de construcción. Muchos miembros de la parroquia le dedicaron de todo corazón, su Católica de Kentucky, Louisville, tiempo, talento y recursos económicos, para convertir esta iniciativa en una realidad. En Mar- Reunión Provincial, Louisville, KY zo 25, del 2012, el Obispo William Medley y el Párroco Padre Jean Rene Kalombo celebraron 10 de Agosto Reunión Provincial, Louisville, KY con nosotros la dedicación del “Centro Familiar Reverendo Eric D. Riley”. Fue un momento 11 de Agosto 5:30 p.m. Misa, Grupo Diocesano de Adultos Jóvenes, Cristo Rey, Madisonville muy feliz, el cual contó con una gran asistencia de los feligreses, para culminar los esfuerzos 12 de Agosto 1:00 p.m. Misa, Aniversario de 5 años, Centro de Campamento Juvenil de todos los involucrados en esta bella expansión a las instalaciones de nuestra parroquia. y Retiros de Gasper River 5:00 p.m. Celebración de la Vida Rural, Sportscenter, Owensboro, Evento de Jubileo Miembros del Comité Examinador Diocesano Están Lis- 14 de Agosto 12:00 p.m. Reunión de Superiores Religiosos de la Diócesis tos para Responder Llamadas 15 de Agosto Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María Los miembros del Comité que responden a las alegaciones de abuso sexual en la Diócesis de Owensboro 18 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Picnic de Seminaristas, Paducah son los siguientes: Sr. Ken Bennett, Sr. Mike Boone, Sra. Kay Castlen, Chair, Pbro. Mike Clark, JCL, Pbro. 18 de Agosto 4:30 p.m. Misa, Líderes de la Formación de Fe, Monte San José Pat Connell, Sr. Jeff Ebelhar, Sr. Mike Flaherty, Sr. Nicholas Goetz, Sr. Brandon Harley, Sra. Teresa Henry, 19 de Agosto 3:00 p.m. Misa, Formación de la Fe del Decanato de Fancy Farm, Sr. Dan Howard, Sra. Mary Beth Hurley, Hna. Eula Johnson, SCN. La Sra. Louanne Payne sirve como el San Jerónimo, Fancy Farm enlace entre el Obispo y el Comité Examinador. 20 de Agosto 9:30 a.m. Reunión del Comité de Personal Sacerdotal, CPC Cualquier persona que desea comunicarse con el Comité Examinador Diocesano debe llamar 1:30 p.m. Reunión del Concejo de los Sacerdotes, CPC al Centro Pastoral Católico a 1-270-683-1545 y pedir hablar con un miembro del Comité Examinador. Para hablar con un miembro particular de este Comité, dígale a la recepcionista. En cualquier caso la 21 de Agosto 9:00 a.m. Misa y Reunión del Personal Diocesano, CPC recepcionista en el Centro Pastoral Católico le dará la información de la persona que llama a un miembro 22 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo/Reunión Sacerdotal, Grupo 3 del Comité Examinador Diocesano para seguimiento. 26 de Agosto 2:00 p.m. Misa, Católicos Negros, Capilla del Santísimo Sacramento, Las personas que llaman pueden ser anónimos para la llamada inicial a la recepcionista. Los Owensboro, Evento de Jubileo números de teléfono de los miembros de este Comité no serán divulgados al público. 28 de Agosto 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Oficina de Paducah, Hospital de Lourdes, Paducah También se puede contactar al Comité por su email a [email protected]. No se olvide 30 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo/Reunión Sacerdotal, Grupo 5 de incluir su información de contacto. No se responderá directamente por email porque no se puede garantizar la confidencialidad por email. Seguimiento será por teléfono. 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SESIÓNESPAÑOL FECHA HORA LUGAR Elviernes, SanJoséyPablo 6:00Ǧ8:30PM 14deseptiembre,2012 OWENSBORO Elsábado, Ss.Pietro&Pablo, 1:00Ǧ3:30PM 15deseptiembre,2012 HOPKINSVILLE Católico de Kentucky Occidental Gráfico por Jennifer Farley Hunt Elsábado, SanJosé 6:00Ǧ8:30PM 15deseptiembre,2012 BOWLINGGREEN Eldomingo, SanJosé Western Kentucky Catholic, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 5:00Ǧ7:30PM Volumen 39, Numero 6, Agosto, 2012 16deseptiembre,2012 MAYFIELD 75 Years of Pastoral Work with Vibrant Faith 75 Años deFORMA Labor POR pastoral, RESPONDIENDO con Fe Vibrante de la TOCA REPLICÁ , AÑADIR INFORMATION, TOCA REMITIR of the Diocese of Owensboro, Ky. “En Nombre de Dios” By Luis Aju Diócesis de Owensboro, Ky. Por LuisPOR AjuSESIÓNESPAÑOL,RESPONDIRANTES 11 de septiembre, 2012 On December 8 this year, 2012, the most honorable and praiseworthy El día 8 de Diciembre de este año, 2012 la muy honorable y loable Diócesis de Owensboro, wensboro, will be celebrating 75 years of its foundation and TO:SR.ETHELǦMARIEBIRI,SSND Diocese of O estará cumpliendo sus 75 años de fundación y misión para el occidente del estado de Kentucky. mission in Western Kentucky. It is a beautiful occasion for all Catholics to sr.ethelǦ[email protected] Es unaS.R.C. hermosa ocasión para que todos los fieles católicos celebremos y agradezcamos primero a celebrate and thank God for this and also to all who took part in the beginning Dios, y luego a todos los que tomaron parte en el inicio de la Misión Episcopal. No tenemos idea of the Episcopal Mission. Many have grown in their faith due to the hard work Nombrede cuantasde personasCoordinada: han crecido en su Fe, por la labor y servicio que ha ofrecido esta Diócesis a la and service that is offered in this Diocese and its communities that have been comunidad que esta bajo su jurisdicción, durante estos 75 años de misión. Las personas que han under its jurisdiction in this 75-year mission. People who have passed through NombredeParroquiayPueblo pasado por estos lugares han encontrado a la Iglesia Católica como madre y maestra de nuestra this Diocese have come to think of it as a mother and teacher of faith, as well Asisterfe, así comoQue unSesión apoyo :y unVerificar lugar dondepor todosfavor nos; hemos: sentido†OWENSBORO parte de esta gran familia. Por as a support and a place where we can all feel as part of a great family. So this date to us has lo tanto esta fecha tiene para nosotros un gran significado y motivo para sentirnos motivados de great meaning and is reason to be motivated to continue the mission. Once again we thank God †seguirBOWLING la misión.GREEN Gracias a Dios †y aPADUCAH los pioneros en el establecimiento†HOPKINSVILLE de las bases de la mag- and the pioneers that established the foundations of this magnificent Diocese, to be exact, we nifica Diócesis, para ser exactos, mencionaremos el nombre de los Obispos antecesores al Actual will mention the names of our past three Bishops: Bishop Francis R. Cotton, Bishop Henry J. NOMBRESoNUMERODEPARROQUIALATTENDIENDO Obispo: Bishop Francis R. Cotton, Bishop Henry J. Soenneker, Bishop John J. McRaith, Soenneker, Bishop John J. McRaith. All the bishops in an effort to leave a legacy in what today Todos los obispos con el afán de dejarnos un legado que es esta Magnifica y Noble Diócesis, is magnificent and a noble Diocese, worked tirelessly during their time to make this happen. The trabajaron incansablemente en su momento. Los antecesores del Eximo. Sr Obispo actual, Wil- Bishops prior to our most revered Bishop William F. Medley without a doubt dedicated their life liam F. Medley, no cabe la menor duda que cada uno dio su vida y su Vocación para servir al and vocation to serve God’s community. This Diocese has taught us to embrace everyone in the pueblo de Dios. same way without seeing nationality, color, gender, language, origin or culture. We are currently Esta Diócesis nos ha ensenado a recibir a todos por igual, sin ver nacionalidades, color, genero, aware of the need to give life to a church of unity and diversity; his implies the acceptance of lengua, origen y cultura. Actualmente estamos consientes de la necesidad de vivir una iglesia various cultures of humanity, and this is the journey that we find in our Diocese today. Unidad en la Diversidad, esto implica la aceptación de las varias culturas de la humanidad, esto First of all we are all invited to be part of this celebration because we are the Church, fol- es el caminar que encontramos en la Diócesis. lowing what Jesus taught, “ to be one just as my father and I are one.” Ante todo estamos invitados a ser parte de esta celebración porque todos formamos parte One of the contents of the teachings of the Catholic Church and de la Iglesia, que de muchas maneras seguimos lo que Jesús nos enseno, Sean uno of our Diocese has been the Social Doctrine of the Church. A topic como mi Padre y yo somos uno. A todos los que laboran para la Diócesis, nuestro that covers the inherent and inalienable profound respect towards the agradecimiento y admiración por su trabajo. human person and his dignity as a child of God, created in His same En uno de los contenidos de la Enseñanza de la Iglesia Católica y de nuestra image, so that every human deserves our inviolable respect in all areas. Diócesis han sido la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, tema que cubre el respeto in- The Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese has made its goal to cover these trínseco e inalienable y profundo a la persona humana, y a su dignidad como hijo major issues in our training courses, which fortunately we have been de Dios, creado a su misma imagen, por lo que toda persona humana merece nuestro able to do so during our workshops in different occasions. To all of respeto como un derecho inviolable en todos los ámbitos. El Ministerio Hispano you who work for the Diocese, our gratitude and admiration for your de la Diócesis se ha propuesto cubrir estos grandes temas en nuestros cursos de work is given. formación, que felizmente hemos impartido en nuestros talleres de aprendizaje en The Catholic Church and our Diocese have opened their doors and diferentes ocasiones. continue to keep them open to all who want to come and participate, La Iglesia Católica y por ende nuestra Diócesis ha abierto sus puertas y las and are welcome at any time. I would remind all of you of the strength continua abriendo para todos los que quieren acercarse y participar, todo el tiempo and effectiveness of praying as a community, so I would encourage you son y serán bienvenidos. Quisiera recordar les la fuerza y la efectividad que tiene to continue to do so. Search the prayer groups in our parishes and be orar en comunidad, por lo que los exhorto hacerlo. Buscar los grupos de oración part of the opportunity that we all need in prayer. God bless and until FORMA POR RESPONDAR en la parroquia y ser parte de la oportunidad de la oración que todos necesitamos. next time. REMITAN ANTES 11 de septiembre 2012 Dios los bendiga y hasta la próxima.