St. Stephen Cathedral Office/Rectory: 270-683-6525 610 Locust Street Most Rev. William F. Medley, Fax: 270-683-3621 Owensboro, 42301-2130 Diocese of Owensboro Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 270-926-4741 https://ststephencathedral.org Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Cathedral Preschool: 270-926-1652 www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral Emeritus

April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent

Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice! — Psalm 130:1

Mission Statement The Catholic Community of St. Stephen Cathedral serves as the Mother Church for the Diocese of Owensboro to welcome, evangelize, and worship in the name of Jesus Christ.

MASS SCHEDULE: SACRAMENTS: Baptism: St. Stephen Cathedral Baptisms are usually celebrated during one of the regularly Monday-Friday: 7:00AM and 12:05PM scheduled Masses. Parents are encouraged to call the parish Saturday: 9:00AM and 5:00PM office before the birth of their child to make an appointment for instructions. AM AM AM Sunday: 7:00 9:00 and 11:00 Marriage: Holy Days: 7:00AM and 12:05PM Couples wishing to share their lives with one another in Blessed Sacrament Chapel (602 Sycamore St) sacramental Marriage are asked to call the Office for an appointment with one of the priests. We suggest the first Sunday: 10:00AM appointment must be scheduled nine (9) months before the Membership in Parish: proposed date of marriage but ABSOLUTELY no later than We give a hearty welcome to all new families moving into our six (6) months prior to the proposed marriage date. parish. Please register in the Office as soon as possible. Those Reconciliation: who plan to move from our parish community are requested The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated communally to inform us. two times a year, during Advent and Lent. Other Bulletin Material Deadline: opportunities for reconciliation are Saturdays from 9:30- Friday, 8:00AM, in writing, ten days in advance of publication. 11:30AM and 4:00-5:00PM on the Thursday before First Friday, Deadline firm. Earlier deadline applies when holidays occur. and by appointment. FIFTH SUNDAY of LENT “Repent and believe in the Gospel!” APRIL 2, 2017

STEWARDS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 8/9, 2017 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

5:00PM VIGIL MASS 9:00AM MASS Altar Servers: OPEN, OPEN, Nicholas Clemens Altar Servers: Max Kurtz, Thomas Kurtz Lectors: Charlie Payne, Molly Payne Lectors: Janice Scherm, Ellen Aud Minister of the Host: Sr. Sharon Miller, Felicity Polio, Minister of the Host: Donna Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Wilma Stallings Chris Warren Minister of the Cup: Jacob Fischer, Rita Gerteisen, Minister of the Cup: Laurie Hicks, Denise Payne, Carroll Howard, Janet Murphy Sr. Monica Seaton, Vickie Warren Minister of Hospitality: Bryan Booth, Paula Booth, Minister of Hospitality: Cary Aud, Nadine Higdon, Angela Drury, Bill Drury, Jonathan Drury, Nathan Reffitt Jesse Mattingly, OPEN, Nora Mattingly, Tom Murphy 11:00AM MASS 7:00AM MASS Altar Servers: Jack Calhoun, Michael Calhoun Altar Server: Luke Riney Lectors: Rob Abney, Margaret Windle Lectors: Nancy Hendricks, Glenn Thompson Minister of the Host: Amy Payne, Tom Payne, Debbie Sikes Minister of the Host: Dennis Weafer Minister of the Cup: Kate Abney, John Calhoun, Minister of the Cup: Arthur Hodde, Rita Roberson Jenny Likens, Joan Perry Mininister of Hospitality: Pat Baker, LaWanna Brand, Minister of Hospitality: Bobby Ballard, Robert Ballard, OPEN, Norman Froehlich, OPEN, Terry Wilkerson Shanna Ballard, Allen Herzog, Bo Ivey, Jim Ivey

I. Child Abuse Prevention Month: “And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and ’s said to them, “let the children come to me.” Mark 10: 13-14. “Promise to Protect—Pledge to Heal” is the theme for April which has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month by the Corner United States Conference of Catholic (USCCB). We must be the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves or are too afraid to speak out. Pray for victims; pray for those Know that who victimize for their conversion; support teachers in their efforts to help abused children, and be proactive with our elected officials and let them know there needs to be safeguards in I am the Lord! place for the vulnerable, especially the precious children. Let us make our pledge today!

II. “In Service to One—In Service to All” – The Knights of Columbus need you! I wish to recognize an almost 150 year old ser- vice oriented organization and the men from our parish who have served for so many years. The Knights were founded by the Vener- able Michael J. McGivney, a priest from Connecticut, in 1882, and were named in honor of the mariner Christopher Columbus. Origi- nally serving as a mutual benefit society to working class and immigrant Catholics in the United States, it developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and Catholic public policy positions, and actively defending Catholicism in various nations. In 2015, the Order gave over $175 million directly to charity and performed over 73.5 million man-hours of voluntary service. Over 413,000 pints of blood were donated in 2010.* The Knights teach a high and noble patriotism, instill a love of country, and instill a reverence of civic duty. Pray for our Knights! I thank the following parishioners for their service to the community: Robert Ballard, Ronald Bornander, Howard Brown, Jeremy Brown, Michael Brumley, J. C. Green, Francis Hayden, Dr. Carroll Howard, John Jones, Jr., Joseph Murphy, William McCarty, William McCormick, Thomas Neal, Joseph Offerman, Edward Pickett, Mark Stallings, and Elmo Thompson. If you have questions about becoming a Knight, ask one of the men named above. *statistics gathered from Wikapedia

III. Nominations for your Parish Pastoral Council: I am looking for people willing to collaborate with me, willing to serve the common good of the whole parish community. Council members advise the pastor and recognize the relationship between St. Stephen Cathedral parish, the local and universal Church. Awareness of one’s personal call to faith is essential. They must be at least 18 years of age, active members of St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, and will to serve a 3-year term. Pick up a yellow nomination form at the church doors.

IV. Flowers In Memory of or In Honor Of: (note the envelope in your packet or sign up on line and donate through “WeShare”). Mention the name or names of people you would like to be remembered by your donation of flowers or the name of those living whom you would like to honor. These names will be listed in our Easter Sunday bulletin. These flowers will grace our church for Easter and the Easter Season. What a meaningful way to express gratitude!

V. Proud of our Cathedral Community: I cannot express my gratitude sufficiently for those who helped in so many ways as hospi- tality ministers, Diocesan Event Welcomers, servers and hosts to bishop McRaith’s family and friends at the rectory providing food and a gathering space, and in giving Bishop Emeritus John Jeremiah McRaith a wonderful “send” off. We had hundreds of visitors to our cathedral. That same week began with the huge funeral for fireman David McCrady—the church was packed to the gills and. . .

(continued on the next page) In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry

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Pastor’s Corner (continued): . . .the funeral meal Please Pray for all the Sick† lasted all afternoon. Again, you rose to the call of good stew- ardship in serving your community. A special thank you to Jacqueline Abshier Steve Hagan Olivia Murphy Rick Aud Ben Hartz Joyce Nally Gene Lyon and her team for the meal on Monday and Lisa Tay- Sharon Boone Sarah Horn Lucy Neal lor and her team for the funeral meal on Wednesday for the Jamison Sue Bowlds Mary Houle Boots Norris Ron Calvert Jerry/Barbara Huff Wanda Payne family of Herman Dant. I thank ALL the people that serve in Ruth Ann Carrico Colene Jennings Ed Pickett our funeral meal ministry. My last, but certainly not least, Richard Clouse Frankie Jones Dorothy Reynolds George Collignon Jackie Jones Louise Thompson thanks go out to the Koinonia Team for their hard work, for Patrick Cureton Josanna Lamastus Isabella Wardrip those that provided food and a heartfelt thank you to all those Ruth Ann Cureton Henry Luckett Frank Wathen Vickie Davis James/Wilma Dwayne Wells who participated and allowed themselves to grow through this Wilma Fenwick McManaway Joan Wells retreat experience. Richard Flaherty Lottie Miller Fred Whelan George/Sandy Hagan JoAnn/Gil Moore Mel Windle Litany of Thanks—for your generosity Sick Friends/Relatives Suzanne Coomes, mother of Susan C. Howard; Phillip Johnson, broth- A big thanks to all those who served and provided er of Linda Coomes; Valerie Jones, daughter-in-law of Barbara Jones; food for the HUGE funeral meal for the family of Sue and John Mudd, sister and brother-in-law of Sharlene Hatfield; Sandy Posey, friend of Rebecca Millay; Eugene Thompson, father of David McCrady: Kathy Aull, Darylin Bishop, Ray Thompson; Peter Long Tron, infant son of Huonh Thi Tuyet and Louise Brown, Plyllis Calvert, Brenda Clark, Pam Col- Lee Tran lignon, Sue Cooper, Glenda Crump, Chona Curry, Donna Names in bold are those currently in the hospital or have had sur- Duffy, Donna Flaherty, Margaret Frey, Sara Fulks, Sue gery recently. Names will be ROTATED off these lists every SIX Gough, Janice Green, Cathy Grundhoefer, Sally Halbig, WEEKS unless a parishioner calls and extends the prayer request. Loretta Hendrix, Kristine Henning, Brenda Kelley, Gene PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES Lyon, Larry Lyon, Michelle Lyon, Lorraine McFarland,

Carmel Home—Mary C. Kelley, Nina Van Bussum, Millie Fell, Mary Mary Ann Medley, Mary Helen Nash, Ann Pierce, Garry Osborne, Agatha Lindemann, Rose Cecil, Helen Miles, Margie Hill, Pierce, Theresa Ray, Agnes Reynolds, Dottie Riney, Ma- Elise O’Bryan; Charles Danhauer. Owensboro Center—Bettye Aull, Michael Baker. Bishop Soenneker—Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, rianna Robinson, Karen Schartung, Mary Lou Seaton- Betty Wimsatt. Heritage Place—Jackie Jaskolski, Charles Sims. Hermitage Manor—Mary Ann Calhoun, Evelyn Drury, Mabel Long. Greene, Dora Thompson, Bern Tooley, Pam Weafer, and Benita Riney, Mary Jo Schadler; Hillcrest—Hallie Lott; One Park Mary Alice Wethington. Place—Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Lottie Jeanene Bramlett. Fern Terra—Margaret “Jackie” Hoffman. Fern Terrace—Bertha Horrell. The Schedule for PRAYING FOR THE DECEASED St. Stephen Cathedral: Please pray for those who have recently died, especially Philip G. Johnson, brother-in-law of Nadine Higdon. TUESDAY, April 11th

Please remember to pray for those who are dying. CHRISM MASS, 6:30 p.m.* (Please call the office when there is a death in your family.) Owensboro Sportscenter

April is Child Abuse Prevention THURSDAY, April 13th—HOLY THURSDAY Month-Pledge to Heal Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Did you know? The Charter for the Protection of 6:00 p.m.* Reservation of the Eucharist at the McRaith Catholic Center Children and Young People was established by the Chapel with Night Prayer at 9:00 p.m. USCCB in June 2002. It is a comprehensive set of proce- dures for addressing allegations of abuse of minors. The FRIDAY, April 14th—GOOD FRIDAY Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Celebration of the Passion of the Lord includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accounta- 3:00 p.m.* bility, and prevention of future acts of abuse. Bishop William Medley will lead Evening Prayer SATURDAY, April 15th—HOLY SATURDAY on Wednesday, April 5th, at 6:30 PM at Blessed Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Mother Parish, located on 23rd Street in Owensboro. 8:00 p.m. Join him and others to pray for the protection and *no 7:00 a.m. or 12:05 p.m. Mass healing for all impacted by child abuse. (See the Lenten Mailer for full schedule and details)

Project Light Keeping the “Momentum” going with St. Pius X (Owensboro) Project Light, they are having a multi-family yard sale on Sat- urday, April 15 in the parish hall from 8-1 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and help them celebrate their victory over debt and maybe even find a bargain or two!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS THIS WEEK’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Parish Birthdays from April 2-8 We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their Nicholas Bosley, Adam Bouchard, Lindsey Carrico, Mary Alice Wedding Anniversary a very happy and blessed day. Carrico, William Clark, Ethan Gough, Bob Hardin, Pam Hartz, April 3—Waitman and Patricia Taylor, 30 years Martha House, John Kurtz, Bill Lanham, Jill Leigh, Shelby April 5—Richard and Diana Snyder, 9 years Lewis, Nicholas Lisby, Molly Payne, Joseph Rhodes, Patrick April 6—Ron and Phyllis Calvert, 44 years Serey, Richard Wathen, Mary Wiggins April 6—Pat and Pat Mulligan, 15 years April 7—Wathen and Jeanette Medley, Jr., 34 years Outreach Opportunities— April 7—Jim and Donna Duffy, 33 years This weekend: For St. Stephen Soup Kitchen: Mayo, salad dressing, kiechup, mustard and season- “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of ings. redemption.” Psalm 130:7

Please bring needed items to church next weekend: APRIL 9: for OUR BACKPACK MINISTRY— Owensboro Catholic Schools has a long standing individual fruit cups, canned pasta (ravioli, spaghettios, tradition of providing a quality Catholic education to the etc.) greater Owensboro community, and wIth excellent aca- demic programs embedded in the Catholic faith, we are Special Collection for Good Friday (separate envelope thriving now more than ever. Four buildings make up our during regular collection time): for HOLY LAND school system, but one collective vision keeps us focused SHRINES. This money supports the upkeep and protec- on excellence. tion of the holy sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, etc. Owensboro Catholic Schools Registration Continues for returning families as well as for new families. TABLES of HOPE Kindergarten space is still available, but filling up On Tuesday, APRIL 25th, at 6:30PM, OUR fast. To reserve your spot or to discover the impact a LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH is spon- Catholic education can give your child, contact Keith at soring “TABLES OF HOPE.” We Need 270-686-8896. people to sponsor a table and we ask that Tuition assistance is available and is based on need. you, as the sponsor, decorate the table as Submitting a financial aid application does not commit you wish. You choose the theme and bring you to enrollment. Contact Keith for more information. your own silverware, china, glassware and a centerpiece if you wish. Please invite 8 friends or if you belong to a group, this can be a group Lenten Outreach Opportunity. MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH The cost, per person, is $25.00—you will enjoy salad, en- “The Environment and Our Health” - April 4, 2017 trée, green beans, twice baked potato, roll, tea, coffee, etc., and The next monthly Evening with an Ursuline dinner and desserts. There will be a guest speaker. presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 4. “The Envi- The money raised will be split between St. Benedict Men’s ronment and Our Health” will be presented by Ursuline Sis- Shelter and the new Crossroads Shelter for women. ter Amelia Stenger. She will discuss the importance of There will be 25 tables available, so reserve yours early. awareness that what we do affects the environment. She will Please call Our Lady of Lourdes parish, 270/684-5369. also examine how environmental issues impact our health. The dinner and presentation is from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at LOOK Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The cost Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, faith looks up. is $20. Preregistration is required. Contact Kathy McCarty at —Anonymous 270-229-0206 or [email protected]. For a list of all Evening dates and topics, visit ursulinesmsj.org.

Lawn Care Bids Needed Lenten Day of Prayer — April 8, 2017 A Lenten Day of Prayer will take place Saturday, April 8 The diocese of Owensboro is entertaining bids for law from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. at Mount Saint Joseph Conference care at three separate locations: St. Raphael (Cemetery and Retreat Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The event and Picnic areas) West County, Bishop Cotton Apart- will be led by Monsignor Bernard Powers and will include ments behind Carmel Home, and the Diocesan Offices, Mass and the sacrament of Reconciliation. The cost is $25 600 Locust Street and properties at 513, 515 & 559 Cedar which includes lunch. Monsignor Powers is a retired priest Streets. Call 270/852-8378 for additional information or of the Diocese of Owensboro and has served as a teacher, email [email protected]. Bids will close at pastor, retreat director and spiritual director. To register, noon on Monday, April 3, 2017 and should be turned in contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 at the McRaith Catholic Center at 600 Locust Street. or [email protected].

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Mass Intentions The Week Ahead for the Week SUNDAY, April 2—FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: I 7:00AM 12:05PM CHILD CARE, 9:00AM, Preschool Building † † Mon James A. Baumgarten Pius Ojemeh Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Tues Gene Thomas † Judith C. Marksberry † NO Faith Formation (Spring Break) Wed J. Michael Kavolus † Eddie Jaskolski † NO YOUTH GROUP

Thu Robbie Payne † Anne Theise † MONDAY, April 3—Lenten Weekday Fri Tommie Theise † Mary Jane Young † Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM; PSS: I Rosary, 7:30AM Sat 9:00AM Raymond J. Schrecker † “Courageos Generosity” Women’s Bible Study, 5:30PM, Office

St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting, 5:30PM, Media Center Sunday, April 9 TUESDAY, April 4—Lenten Weekday Sat 5:00PM The People of St. Stephen Saint Isidore, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Sun 7:00AM Lou Scherm † Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM; PSS: I 9:00AM Lawrence Hagan † Rosary, 7:30AM 11:00AM James B. Birkhead † Hermitage Mass, 10:00AM Prayer Group, 11:00AM, Media Center Vespers, 5:30PM, Church

READINGS FOR THE WEEK WEDNESDAY, April 5—Lenten Weekday Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Daily Mass at 7:00AM, 12:05PM; PSS: I Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Rosary, 7:30AM Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Stations of the Cross, 12:45PM, Church Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Choir Practice, 6:00PM, Church “THE LIGHT is on for YOU!” Confessions, 6:30-8:00PM, Jn 8:31-42 Church Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 THURSDAY, April 6—Lenten Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM; PSS: I Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Rosary, 7:30AM Sunday: Mt 21:1-11 (procession); Sunday Scripture Sharing, Meeting Room, 10:30AM & 7:00PM Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Confessions 4-5:00PM for First Friday Vespers, 5:30PM, Church Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54] FRIDAY, April 7—Lenten Weekday/First Friday Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest Chrism Mass—Tuesday, April 11 Daily Mass at 7:00AM & 12:05PM; PSS: I Rosary, 7:30AM This traditional Mass of the blessing of the sacred oils for Blessed Sacrament Chapel Fish Fry, 5-7PM, 7th & Sycamore the coming Liturgical year will be celebrated at the STATIONS of the CROSS, 6:00PM, Church

Sportscenter at 6:30 p.m. St. Stephen Cathedral will NOT SATURDAY, April 8—Lenten Weekday have daily Mass that day so you may attend the Chrism Rosary, 8:30AM Mass in the evening. Daily Mass, 9:00AM; PSS: I Confessions, 9:30-11:30AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM; PSS: II Habitat for Humanity ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ Will you be in town for Spring Break? Would you like to offer some me to work with Habitat for Humanity? Op- SUNDAY, April 9—PALM SUNDAY of the PASSION of the LORD Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: II portunies are available. For informaon about work CHILD CARE, 9:00AM, Preschool Building sites and availability, please contact Virginia Braswell at Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM 270-926-6110 or h[email protected] . This is a wonderful No Faith Formation Communal Penance Service, 2:00PM, Church opportunity to help others in a rewarding way! Youth Youth Group, Diocesan Youth Vigil Watch, 7PM, Church workers are welcome with adult supervision. OPEN OUR GRAVES Pastoral Council Nomination Open our graves, Lord, REMEMBER: prayerfully consider nominating someone remove us from the prison of death. or volunteering yourself as a NOMINEE for a position Place your Spirit in us so that we may live in on the PASTORAL PARISH COUNCIL. Nominee forms a world of freedom. are available in the parish office and in church. —From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by WLP, Inc. p.155

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Faith Formation Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at Giving... 6:00 p.m. in the parish Media Center. On is Good for the Giver April 5th the topic is: “The Meaning of Eat your vegetables...they’re good for you. Take your Holy Week.” Please continue to pray for vitamins, they’re good for you. Go outside and get some our candidates as they progress through fresh air...it’s good for you. Eat fiber every day...you get the Lenten Season of Enlightenment and approach the the picture! Most of us have heard advice like this from Easter Sacraments. Come share your faith and explore our mothers or grandmothers, but have you considered Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Don- that giving is also good for you? Think about an instance na Murphy, 270/852-8424, or don- when you gave someone a gift that they really loved, or [email protected]. when you did something nice for someone—how did it

make you feel? We do things for people we care about Faith Formation Classes because we feel a need to give. During Spring Break there will not be any Faith For- We also receive those warm, rewarding feelings when mation Classes for the weekends of April 2nd and 9th. En- we give back to the Lord. Do you believe you are gifted? joy the break, but find time to share faith and the joy of God gives us all gifts and entrusts us to use them in ser- Easter. If you are on vacation, find a vice to others, and sharing those gifts is an expression of near your vacation sight and join that faith community in thanks to God for His abundant blessings. In order to worship! share our gifts, we need to first recognize and accept

them. Do you believe you are gifted? Identify just one First Eucharist Parent/Child Meeting talent God has given you; where and with whom do you Those preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and share it? Consider your financial blessings; do you give in their parents have an important meeting on Monday, proportion to your blessings? Giving of ourselves, wheth- April 17th, (the Monday immediately after Easter) at 6:30 er in talent, or time, or treasure, is good for us. Giving is p.m. in the Community Center. If you will be away for good for the giver! Consider all the ways in which you Spring Break or Easter, please mark this date on your cal- are blessed, and find a way to give back today. The possi- endar as a reminder. bilities are endless. Give:  prayers—in thanks to God; pray for our parish, our community, our world, the sick, and those in need Blessed Sacrament Chapel, located at 7th and Syca- talent and time—in service to a cause greater than more Streets, is seeking someone to clean the Sanctuary,  yourself; serve in parish ministry (we need you!) office area, and restrooms, on a weekly basis, approxi- treasure—in support of our parish and community mately 2-4 hours each week. If you are interested, please  a smile or a kind word to everyone you meet contact Sister Jeannette at Blessd Sacrament, 270-926-  appreciation to someone in your life 4741.   encouragement or support to someone who needs it

Questions? Call 270-683-6525 Financial Update: March 25/26 “No one has ever become poor by giving.” ~ Anne Frank

Figures are not available due to the early bulletin deadline. Figures will be running one Volunteers Needed: We are still in particular need for week behind through Easter. Thank you. Eucharistic Ministers and Hospitality Ministers for Holy Week and Easter liturgies. Please check the schedule or Did you know you can give on- call the Parish Office and sign up today. Thank you!

line? You can set up regular Many thanks to everyone who shared their time and tal- giving or you can give a one- ent to make the funeral liturgies and hospitality beautiful time gift. It quick and easy. examples of love, honor, and respect for Bishop John McRaith. You are appreciated!

Or email [email protected] Be sure and “like” us on Facebook! Stay informed! Praying. Giving. Serving.

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● PARISH STAFF ●

Pastor (Rector) ...... Fr. Jerry Riney ([email protected]) Director of Music ...... James Wells ([email protected]) Parochial Vicar………...….Fr. Jamie Dennis ([email protected]) Director of Ministries and Volunteers……….…...…..Donna Tarantino Permanent Deacon ...... Dirck Curry, D.O. ([email protected]) ………………………………...…………..([email protected]) Director/Faith Formation. .... Donna Murphy ([email protected]) Cathedral Preschool ...... Pam Weafer ([email protected]) Business Manager ...... Eddy McFarland ([email protected]) Administrative Assistant..…...….Beni Howell ([email protected]) Pastoral Associate(Blessed Sacrament Chapel)Sr. Jeannette Fennewald Buildings/Grounds Supervisor….….Jeff Payne ([email protected]) ….…………………………….…....…[email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ● PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ●

Christy Ellis, Chair ...... 270-314-4720 Teresa Brown(Com/Family Enr) . 270-925-3039 Bo Ivey(Communications) ...... 270-314-5421 Mark Heinz, Vice-Chair ...... 270-315-1405 John Calhoun(Lit/Worship) ...... 270-316-9102 John McNulty(Steward/R&R) .. 270-570-7500 Margie Ebelhar, Secretary ...... 270-926-4481 Haley Fitzgerald(Education) ...... 270-993-1111 Lottie Miller(Finance) ...... 270-316-3274 Ronald Bornander(Buildings/Gr) 270-925-4406 Mark Heinz(Social Concerns) ..... 270-315-1405

● PARISH MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS ●

SOCIAL

LITURGY and CONCERNS WORSHIP Social Concerns Cmt Joe Abel 270-313-9942 Worship Committee Soup Kitchen/Daniel Kelsey Rhodes 270-316-2678 Eucharistic Ministers, Pitino Shelter Sheila Howard 270-314-1179 Lectors, Ministers of St. Vincent de Paul Harry Bellew 270-926-0792 Hospitality Michael Bogdan 270-852-8327 St. Benedict’s Shelter Cindy Bornander 270-993-9309 Altar Servers Eddie O’Bryan 270-240-4087 Stephen Ministry Joan Perry 270-852-8421 Eucharistic Ministers Fr. Jamie Dennis 270-683-6525 “ LaWanna Brand 270-852-8421 to the Homebound Habitat for Humanity Mark Heinz 270-315-1405

Children’s Liturgy Mary Beth Hurley 270-316-4587

Music Ministries James Wells 270-683-6525 COMMUNITY/FAM

Art/Environment Michael Bogdan 270-852-8327 ENRICHMENT

270-316-1668 EDUCATION Parish Health Group Deacon Dirck Curry Parish Newsletter Katie Pagan 270-314-5793 Christian Initiation Donna Murphy 270-683-6525 “ Taylor West 270-590-1636 Faith Formation Parish Photographer Rob Abney 270-315-7276 *Children Donna Murphy 270-683-6525 “ Terry Brown — *Adults Haley Fitzgerald 270-993-1111 “ Donna Duffy 270-315-1692 Youth Group Fr. Jamie Dennis 270-683-6525 Parish Outreach/Cards Dottie Riney 270-684-6445 Catholic Young Robin Tomes 270-683-1545 Funeral Meal Support Sue Gough 270-684-9104 Adults “ Lisa Taylor 270-302-6917 Men’s Group Randy Clemens — “ Gene Lyon 270-684-3358 Sunday Scripture Welcoming Comm. Janet Murphy 270-485-8553

Sharing Tom and Amy Payne 270-686-7739

Ken Heichelbech 270-685-2391 STEWARDSHIP Sponsor Couples Fr. Jerry Riney 270-683-6525 Finance Committee Tom Neal 270-683-6521 School Board Rep Carl Lewis 270-684-6416 Marketing/Communic. Kathy Wright 270-685-2550 Buildings/Grounds Ron Bornander 270-683-6525

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MINISTRY to the SICK K-3 Campus …… 270-684-7583 Middle School …….270-683-0480 Hospital/Nursing Home...Please notify the Parish Office upon admis- 4-6 Campus ……270-683-6989 High School ………270-684-3215 sion of a family member into any hospital or nursing home. Anointing of the Sick...Any parishioner who is ill may request the CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL anointing by calling the Office. Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally every six months. St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool is a loving learning center Communion...Any homebound parishioner wishing to receive Com- where each child is a special gift. Call 270-926-1652. Visit munion is asked to call the Parish Office at 683-6525. www.cathedralpreschool.com. FROM THE EDITOR

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