St. Stephen Martyr

November 8, 2020 ST. STEPHEN MARTYR

2931 PINDELL AVENUE • LOUISVILLE, KY 40217 www.ssmartyr.org Parish Office...... 635-5813 School ...... 635-7141 Cafeteria ...... 635-6895 ...... 635-3505 Activities Center ...... 635-3505 St. Vincent de Paul ...... 635-4414

Staff Pastor Rev. Harry J. Gelthaus [email protected] Senior Deacon Mr. Steve DaPonte [email protected] Senior Deacon Mr. Syl Nitzken Director of Music Stuart Wicke [email protected] Business Manager Mrs. Celeste Fautz [email protected] Principal Mrs. Bridget Britt [email protected] CRE Stacey Smith [email protected] Pre-School Director Mrs. Rebecca Jenkins [email protected]

Parish Council Pastor, Fr. Harry Gelthaus Chairperson, Patty Norton………….…..773-6356 Administration/Finance,Ray Brown.648-5667 Parish Life, Patty Norton……….……….773-6356 Worship, Vacant…………………..……....…..…..…..... Recording Secretary, Vacant………………….……… Rob Greenwell……………………………...936-0245 Heather Schardein………………………..387-9096

Current Mass Schedules Sacraments Weekend: Sunday 10:30 am Baptism: Call parish office for Saturday 4:00 pm & Sunday 8:30 - appointment and preparation. St. Stephen Martyr Parish Vision: Remain Cancelled at This Time Confession: To be a community that loves and serves God Weekday: Monday—Thursday 8:15am 1st Sat. each month following 4:00 pm and one another Communion Services—Saturday 8:15am Mass Canceled - By appointment St. Stephen Martyr Remain Cancelled at This Time Marriage: Please contact priest at least Holyday: announced times in bulletin. Parish Mission Statement: six months in advance. To worship God as a Catholic faith Sunday 10:30 am Mass will be also live community for the salvation of all Streamed Facebook Page Bulletin Deadline-Monday Noon

Why Do We Do That Time, Talent and Treasure Catholic Life Explained Fostering Stewardship as a Way of Life What does the Church say about

suicide?

Unfortunately, despite the Church’s clear teach- “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” ings in resources like the Catechism of the Catholic Mathew 25:13 Church and the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, there are still many people who are con- NOW is always the time to be a steward of God’s goodness. Waiting fused about what the Church teaches regarding until tomorrow, or for a more convenient moment, could be too late! the tragic reality of suicide.

While we hold that all life is sacred, we are also all-too aware that psychological, emotional and even physical illness — as well as extreme anxiety, Year to Date 10/30/2020 $435,065.26 fear, and abuse — can lead individuals to take their Year to Date 10/30/2019 $494,106.81 own lives. Speaking to this, the United States Cath- Thanks to all those who continue to donate! olic Catechism for Adults reflects, “Although suicide is always objectively sinful, one should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who Cindy Arnold David Hoagland Ryan Northcutt have taken their own lives. By ways known to him Patrick Barker Maria Hoyos Sydney Partee alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary Brad Bohannon Ann Huso Terry Phelps repentance. The Church prays for persons who Gayle Boone Janet Jacobi James Price have taken their own lives” (pg. 294). The text also Cecelia Brand Janet Jarboe Patricia Ringswald states the reality of illness or other extreme influ- Chuck Byrd Bertha Kamer Phyllis Schultz ences can “diminish the responsibility of one com- Charlie Cecil Damien Kline Herman Seadler mitting suicide” (pg. 293). Marty Elms Kaye Lashley Steve Smith Parishes and grief support groups should show Robin Evernham Sally Lawrence Barbara Smith special care and concern for those families that Trish Feger Thurman Lear Joey Sullivan have lost a loved one to suicide. And, communities Heather Frazier Beth Mans Lisa Swikert should always try to be mindful of those who might Kenneth Gibson Betty McGill Lydia Turner be at risk of suicide or self-harm. Elaine Goehringer Brendon McKeehan Tish Wagner If someone is contemplating suicide, please know Bobbie Gross Diane Modes Bruce Wallace that help is available, including the National Sui- Sr. Loretta Guen- Rev. James W. Murphy Cheryl Westbay cide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). ther Mary Rita Noonan Janet White Rita Elaine Hamil- Ellie Nunn Charles J Will Jr. ton Liz Nussbaum Belinda Willinger

Please remember in your prayers our . . . 3rd Grade school children who will and for all our sick and homebound. receive the Sacrament of Holy Com- . . . and all our families who remain homebound due to virus concerns munion at the 10:30 Sunday Masses

during the month of November.

Contratulations on

Your Frist Holy Communion! Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gayle Boone (SSM Class of 1972) Readings for the week of 11/08/2020 Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold Sun: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [2b]/1 you and memories to heal your heart Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13 Mon: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [5]/1 Daily readings (including audio files) are available on the U.S. Conference of Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 Catholic Bishops website www.usccb.org. Tue: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29 [39a]/Lk 17:7-10 Mass of the Air Schedule (ASL Interpreted) (www.massoftheair.com): Wed: Ti 3:1-7/Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6 [1]/Lk 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the Faith Channel, Inc. (Spectrum channel 19), 17:11-19 Louisville, KY. This Mass also is streamed live on the Faith Channel at Thurs: Phlm 7-20/Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [5a]/Lk www.faithtvlive.com. 17:20-25 10:30 a.m. on WHAS-TV (channel 11), Louisville, KY and whas11.com under Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18 the “Live Video” tab. [1b]/Lk 17:26-37 9 a.m. on WBKI-TV (Spectrum Channel 7). Sat: 3 Jn 5-8/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 18:1– 8 Next Sun: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1- Links to live streaming of Masses at the various parishes throughout the 2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or Archdiocese may be found on the Archdiocese of Louisville site 25:14-15, 19-21 www.archlou.org/covid-19.

2 Mass at SSM will continue to be live streamed on Facebook each Sunday at St. Stephen Martyr 10:30am via a link provided at ssmartyr.org.

Dear Parishioners,

We are having a great year so far! We are doing our very best to keep everyone safe and healthy this school year! We have even been able to have a little FUN while following all CDC guidelines. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel into the fall and winter seasons.

Although we will not be able to have our in-person Reverse History of Veterans Day

Raffle event this year, we are excited to announce that we The United States Congress officially recog- will still be hosting the event virtually and calling it the 2020 nized the end of World War I when it Winter Raffle! We will live stream drawings for the Winter passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, Raffle cash prize, raffle items, and split the pots. This will all 1926, with these words : be done through our Facebook page- St. Stephen Martyr Whereas the 11th of November 1918, Catholic Church & School. marked the cessation of the most destruc- tive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in The funds we raise from this event are an important part of our annual budget. Mon- human annals and the resumption by the ey raised goes toward technology, teacher supplies, and creating fun experiences for people of the United States of peaceful our students. This is our largest fundraiser of the year, so we appreciate your contin- relations with other nations, which we ued participation in helping us provide a modern, innovative atmosphere for our stu- hope may never again be severed, and dents. Your ticket also gets you the chance to win up to $11,000 in cash prizes, as Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anni- well as a number of other exciting items! Please join us on Friday, December 18th at versary of this date should be commemo- 5:30 p.m. to watch the live drawings. rated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace You may buy tickets in the parish office or through good will and mutual understand- online at https://form.jotform.com/ccarst/winter-raffle ing between nations; and Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven Once again, we appreciate your support and participation. We love our St. Stephen of our States have already declared No- Martyr community! vember 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the Pres- Best Regards, ident of the United States is requested to Bridgett Britt, Principal issue a proclamation calling upon the offi- License #192 cials to display the flag of the United ______States on all Government buildings on No- vember 11 and inviting the people of the GOSPEL MEDITATION—Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture United States to observe the day in

When doing student report cards, there was a comment the teacher could choose schools and churches, or other suitable that read: inattentive and easily distracted. Could that comment describe your spir- places, with appropriate ceremonies of itual life? We can become so consumed with myriad distractions and preoccupations friendly relations with all other peoples. and lose our connection to what is really significant and important. We can become An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. dull. This happens in our human relationships, too. We can easily take the love of 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the others for granted, whether it be a parent, spouse, friend, or a child. We assume and 11th of November in each year a legal holi- presume that their love will always be there and do very little to cultivate, rejuvenate, day—a day to be dedicated to the cause of and deepen it. Presumption can become a great sin. world peace and to be thereafter celebrat-

We do the same thing with God and our spiritual lives. We presume that God will be ed and known as "Armistice Day." merciful. Because we believe that in the end God is going to forgive us anyway, then Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside why put a lot of effort into things now? What’s the point? It’s far easier to find a com- to honor veterans of World War I, but in fortable spot, curl up and take a nap! There is no immediate urgency to staying 1954, after World War II had required the awake and attentive, so we think, and we simply fly by the seat of our pants. Assum- greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, ing and presuming too much about our relationships, especially our relationship with Marines and airmen in the Nation’s histo- God, can lead to neglect and abuse. It can even lead to a sense of entitlement, ry; after American forces had fought ag- where we actually believe that something is due us without much effort on our part. gression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at

Folks who are distracted and preoccupied can find their relationships, especially the urging of the veterans service organiza- the primary ones, drifting away. You can actually be married to someone for many tions, amended the Act of 1938 by striking years and wake up one morning realizing that you really do not know them or truly out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its recognize them. We have to desire God in order to recognize God. We have to open place the word "Veterans." With the ap- our hearts, minds, and souls to His Presence so that we can be rejuvenated and re- proval of this legislation (Public Law 380) freshed. But we cannot do this if we are distracted or napping. We have to be awake on June 1, 1954, November 11th became and alert! As a young child eagerly watches for and anticipates that arrival of their a day to honor American veterans of all parent home, so too we must watch for God’s presence. If the anticipation of God’s wars. arrival does not excite us and rouse us, then we need to ask why. The wise person keeps vigilant watch, knowing that in the end they will not be disappointed. Louisville, Kentucky 3 Masses for the Week of 11/9/20 – 11/15/20

OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF November 8, 2020 Sunday, November 15 -

Sunday: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Lynn Phelps † †=deceased

Monday: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ellen Bidwell † Tuesday: St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Parish Calendar—Church and School Offices are open - Wednesday: St. Martin of Tours, Bishop; Veterans Day You will be met at the door to conduct most business. If Thursday: St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr there is a need to enter the building, then a mask or face Friday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin covering will be required as well as social distancing. Next Sunday: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time SSM facilities continue to remain closed to activities and events due to strict cleaning requirements associated with use of any meeting rooms or common spaces. Please contact the Parish Office to request use of any room or facility on campus and we will see what can be worked out.

The SSM Dare to Care Food Pantry continues to operate at this time. In compliance with current distancing requirements, food is distributed out the door without allowing patrons to enter the building. The next food pantry distri- Nov. 10 is the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical memorial bution will take place: of the fifth-century Pope Saint Leo I, known as “St. Leo the Wednesday – 11/11/2020 – Great,” whose involvement in the fourth ecumenical council 4:00-5:30 pm Dare-to-Care Food Distribution Weiker Rm helped prevent the spread of error on Christ's divine and hu- Many thanks and much gratitude are extended to Dcn. man natures. St. Leo intervened for the safety of the Church Steve DaPonte and our food pantry volunteers for this in the West as well, persuading Attila the Hun to turn back valuable service that they continue to provide to the com- from Rome. munity at large. As the nickname soon attributed to him by tradition sug- gests,” Pope Benedict XVI said in a 2008 general audience on the saint, “he was truly one of the greatest pontiffs to 2020 Catholic Services Appeal have honoured the Roman See and made a very important Bringing Christ to Others contribution to strengthening its authority and prestige.” Leo’s origins are obscure and his date of birth unknown. The theme for the 2020 Catholic Services Appeal is from His ancestors are said to have come from Tuscany, though sacred scripture, We are called… to do justice, love good- the future pope may have been born in that region or in ness, to walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). These words Rome itself. He became a deacon in Rome in approximately are fitting, especially with the public health and social jus- 430, during the pontificate of Pope Celestine I. tice challenges our community continues to face.

Pope Sixtus III died in 440 and, like his predecessor Celes- CSA has reached $1,851,114 in gifts and pledges to date, tine, was canonized as a saint. Leo, away on his diplomatic which is 47% of the Archdiocesan goal. The total number mission at the time of the Pope’s death, was chosen to be of participating households is 6,003, which repre- the next Bishop of Rome. Reigning for over two decades, he sents 45% of the Archdiocesan donor participation goal. sought to preserve the unity of the Church in its profession of faith, and to ensure the safety of his people against frequent SSM Parish Goal: $30,400 barbarian invasions. SSM Gifts/Pledges = $14,787.63 (49%) Leo used his authority, in both doctrinal and disciplinary SSM Participation Goal: 135 households matters, against a number of heresies troubling the Western SSM Participation = 54 households (40%) church. Leo’s teaching confirmed that Christ’s eternal divine Gifts and pledges can be made through our personhood and nature did not absorb or negate the human parish office or online at nature that he assumed in time through the Incarnation. In- www.ArchLou.org/CSA CHOSEN stead, “the proper character of both natures was maintained and came together in a single person.” Thank you for your continued support of the 2020 Catho- “So without leaving his Father's glory behind, the Son of lic Services Appeal! The outpouring of support and prayer God comes down from his heavenly throne and enters the for the CSA has been inspirational! depths of our world,” the Pope taught. “Whilst remaining pre- existent, he begins to exist in time. The Lord of the universe The DIACONATE ORDINATION of Quan Nguyen and Loi veiled his measureless majesty and took on a servant's form. Pham will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz on The God who knew no suffering did not despise becoming a Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 10am. suffering man, and, deathless as he is, to be subject to the The people of the Archdiocese of Louisville are welcome laws of death.” and encouraged to view the livestream of this joyful cele- Pope St. Leo the Great died on Nov. 10, 461. He was pro- bration. To access the livestream, go to www.youtube.com claimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIV in and search for Cathedral of the Assumption Louisville, KY. 1754. A large collection of his writings and sermons survives, For more information, contact Sr. Sarah Yungwirth in the and can be read in translation today. Vocation Office at 502-471-2121.

November 8, 2020 4a 4b 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses for the Week of 11/9/20 – 11/15/20

OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF November 8, 2020 Sunday, November 15 -

Sunday: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Lynn Phelps † †=deceased

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