Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018

7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301 www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436  Fax: 1-866-856-7191

MASS SCHEDULE PASTORAL COUNCIL Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm (Nov– the end of April) Danny Ebelhar; Jason Elder; Jane Thomas; Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30 am Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney Weekdays: Tues.—Fri. 7:00 am FINANCE COUNCIL Holy Day: Contact Parish Office Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan

PASTORAL STAFF SACRAMENTS Pastor: Rev. Shaiju Thomas BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the baptism [email protected] for instructions. (270) 625-9514

DRE/Youth Minister: Nick Higdon CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm (one hour before Mass [email protected] time) ;anytime by appointment. Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected] MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin Secretary: Patti J. Bartley marriage preparation. [email protected] ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Friday’s during Mass, or anytime Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected]

2 Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018 LITURGICAL MINISTERS for December 2, 2018

4:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM Wes Knott & Spencer & Carter Bella & Logan Wood Altar Servers Natalie Smith Osborn Max Byrne Monday, Nov. 26th No Mass

Tuesday, Nov. 27th Lectors Debbie Benita Drury Sandi Boswell Blandford 7:00AM +William & Bessie Schrecker Eucharistic Amy & Mitch Kurt & Missy Osborne Danny & Sharon Knott Karen Gilbert Ebelhar Wednesday, Nov. 28th Ministers 7:00AM +Howard & Mark Abell Rose Cecil Michelle Clancy

Ushers/ Jim Kamuf Tony Ebelhar Barry Hardy Thursday, Nov. 29th Dan Kamuf Fred Greenwell Jason Parker 7:00AM +Kenneth Ebelhar Greeters

Friday, Nov. 30th 7:00AM +Marion Cecil

Saturday, Dec. 1st Minister to the Sick: Dec. 2nd: Kevin Schwartz 270-485-6282 4:00PM Parishioners

Sunday, Dec. 2nd November Church Cleaners: Cathy Ebelhar; Kaelin; Darlene Thomas 8:00AM +Larry Gillim Anne Jones; Donna Rudy; Cathy Hardy 10:30AM +Paul &

Mary Schrecker CHRIST IS KING On the final Sunday of the liturgical year we celebrate the feast of READINGS FOR THE WEEK Christ the King. It’s easy to understand today’s scriptures as events that Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; happened long ago and far away, or predictions that will come true some- Lk 21:1-4 where, some day. But they invite us to claim Christ as our King here and now. ’ words to Pilate in the Gospel remind us that his kingdom trans- Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; cends time and place. And the prophecies from Daniel and Revelation give Lk 21:5-11 us reason to be faithful to Christ our King right here and right now. Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; By concluding the year with this feast we are proclaiming our faith that Lk 21:12-19 Jesus Christ is the one and only King over all seasons, all peoples, and all of

Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1 creation. No matter what nation we belong to or what language we speak, he 3, 9a; Lk 21:20-28 “has made us into a kingdom” (Revelation 1:6)—one people united in love and peace for all eternity. Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Mt 4:18-22

Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36 Memorial Offering - WELCOME TO OUR PARISH There is an envelope marked "Christmas Flower If you are a visitor to St. Mary Magdalene, we want to Offering" in your Nov/Dec packet. We will print welcome you. If you are new to the parish, please call the and publish the memorial on Sunday, December office at (771-4436) to register in the parish. 23rd. Please have all names turned in by Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday Tuesday, December 11th. 7:30-2:30PM

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Today, the Church’s liturgical year concludes with this feast of Christ the King. We honor Christ as the King of the Universe and the King of our hearts by allowing him to take control of our lives. Jesus still reigns as King in thousands of human hearts all over the world. The Cross is his throne and the Sermon on the Mount, his rule of law. He is a king with a saving and liberating mission: freeing us from all types of bondage, enabling us to live peacefully and happily on earth, and promising us an inheritance in the eternal life of heaven. The central teaching of Jesus throughout the Gospels is the kingdom of God. Jesus begins his public ministry by preaching the kingdom. "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:14). When we look into the teachings of the New Testament on the kingdom we can clearly see that the kingdom is a three dimensional reality: the life of grace within every individual who does the will of God, the Church here on earth, and eternal life in heaven. The kingdom first establishes itself in our hearts through the sacrament of Baptism, thus allowing us to participate in God's inner life. We are elevated and transformed through sanctifying grace and this grace comes to fulfillment in the eternal life of heaven. In reality, Jesus makes it very clear that there exist two kingdoms and they are constantly in battle with each other. Jesus is the king of one kingdom, and Satan is the king of the other kingdom. The battle takes place in our hearts, and it displays itself with great drama in the world. To ensure that Jesus is always the king of our hearts, requires, great commitment, sacrifice, conviction, hard work, service and a lot of prayer. We must never be surprised that the spiritual life is a battle between these two kingdoms and it will always take place in our hearts, until the day the Lord calls us to the kingdom of heaven. If you struggle, you will conquer. If you conquer, you will be given the crown of victory. Dear friends, our spiritual life too will always be a continual battle, but if we really love Jesus and his kingdom, we will always be able to proclaim the inspirational words spoken by St. Paul: “I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4: 8) Today, more than ever, the kingdom of Christ needs convinced Catholics who will fight heroically for their King. The kingdom of Christ on earth has always been known as the Church militant, not a Church of cowards. And the Cross- is an essential component for membership in the kingdom of Christ. Those who belong to the kingdom of Satan do not want a king, who tells them that they have to suffer. They want Jesus to come down from the cross. As we celebrate the kingship of Christ today, let us remember the truth that he is not our King if we do not listen to him, love him, serve him, and follow him. We belong to his Kingdom, only, when we try to walk with him, when we try to live our lives fully in the spirit of the Gospel, and when that Gospel spirit penetrates every aspect of our living. We become Christ the King’s subjects when we sincerely respond to his loving invitation: "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart" (Matthew 11:29). On this great Feast of Christ the King, let us resolve to give Christ the central place in our lives and promise him to obey his commandment of love God and love of our neighbor.

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Advent Communal Penance Services

Mount Dec. 10, 6:00 p.m. St. Peter Dec. 12, 6:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Dec. 16, 6:00 p.m. Immaculate Dec. 18, 6:00 p.m. St. Sebastian Dec. 19, 6:00 p.m. Precious Blood Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. St Martin Mondays during -Lights on For You St. Stephen Dec. 23, 2:00 p.m.

ANGEL TREE The gifts from our Angel Tree go to children and siblings of Sorgho Elementary School. The Family Resource office of Sorgho Elementary School prepares angels for our tree with great care. There are suggestions on each Angel of something each child has asked for, please only purchase one gift per angel. Please do not wrap the presents, return your gift by placing it under the tree or bring it to the Parish Office. The Angel Tree will be up in the church next weekend, November 24th.

Please try to return all gifts prior to (but no later than) Sunday, December 9th). The sooner the gifts are returned, the easier the sorting job will be.

Just a reminder we are still collection items for the St. Benedict Shelter: Cereal; Toothpaste; Razors; Towels; Washcloths; Cleaning Supplies; Socks; Hand Warmers; Chapstick; Hand Sanitizer; Coffee; Creamer; Sugar; and Peanut Butter. There is a container in the back of church for your donations. www.stbenedict.org Thank you!!

Men’s Discernment Retreat

The Diocese of Owensboro Vocations Office invites you to participate inThe Men’s Discernment Retreat, a retreat for men ages 18-30 who are seriously thinking about their vocation and who have the desire to courageously give their lives to Christ. This retreat is an opportunity to set some time out in silence to listen to the voice of God in your life, receive guidance for the discernment process, learn the tools of discernment, and sharpen your discerning skills.

There will be time for prayer, reflection, and rest. The Men’s Discernment Retreat will be held on December 14-16 at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. There is no cost to participate in this retreat but registration is necessary. Registration deadline is December 10th . You may register online at www.owensborovocations.com https:// owensborovocations.com/vocationsevents/mens-discernment-retreat/ For more information and to register, contact the vocations office: 270-683-1545, [email protected],

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~From Nick Higdon the DRE/Youth Minister

Prep will continue on November 28th @ 6:00 pm with a meal followed by class at 6:30. Pick up is at 7:30pm.

Those in Middle and High School are invited to Blessed Mother Catholic Church on December 2nd for a Journey through advent. A time of prayer, reflection, and music. Lead by the youth ministers of Owensboro. Door's open at 6:45 and the event begins at 7:00 The Journey through advent event will take the place of the normally scheduled high school youth group

If you are interested in going to Gasper River for the Christmas camp (below is a description), this camp is filling up quick so I would recommend signing up asap! Check their website for online registration!

Christmas/New Year's Camp (8th-12th graders): Every December 29th to January 1st, current 8th graders and high schoolers are invited to attend Christmas/New Year's Camp. It's a great way for 8th graders to meet kids they'll be going to Camp Life with next summer, and for High School Campers to reconnect with old friends. This camp is much more laid back than summer camp; campers still do all the activities, celebrate the Sacraments, and have Adoration, but with a more relaxed atmosphere. This is a great way to end one year, and begin the next!

Our next confirmation meeting will be on Sunday, December 2nd @ 9:45 am.

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TODAY’S READINGS November Calendar First Reading — One like a Son of man received 24– Commissioning of All Ministers during dominion, glory, and kingship (Daniel 7:13-14). Psalm — The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty Masses this weekend. (Psalm 93). 24– Art/Environment Decorating Day 8:00AM Second Reading — Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead (Revelation 1:5-8). 25– Christmas Play Practice between Masses Gospel — For this I came into the world, to testify to the 25– Art & Environment Mtg after 10:30AM Mass truth (John 18:33b-37). 25– High School Youth Group 6:30-7:30PM

26– Choir Practice 6:00PM

28– PREP 6:00PM

SCRIP Thanksgiving Hours TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Scrip Office will be open Wednesday, November Although our Puritan forebears at Plymouth Rock 21 from 8:00 to 5:00 for your shopping were almost a hundred years removed from their needs. However, we will be closed Thursday and Friday Catholic roots, the old liturgical calendar still had an (11/22-11/23). unconscious claim on their hearts. We’ve already seen SCRIP Christmas Season Hours how on Saint Martin’s Day, November 11, medieval  The Scrip Office will be open from 8:00 - continental Europe observed a great harvest day of 5:00 during the four Wednesdays before Christmas. Thanksgiving, with games, dances, parades, and a (11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19) festive dinner of roast . With the goose went ample draughts of “Saint Martin’s Wine,” the first wine of the On Friday, December 21, Scrip will close at 3:00 p.m. new harvest. Martinmas celebrated full barns and larders Central Office and Scrip will close from Monday, stocked for the winter. Even after the Reformation, the December 24 through Tuesday, January 1. tradition of eating goose on Saint Martin’s Day was retained in Holland, and it was there that our Pilgrims encountered this tradition. When Governor Bradford Acettes Dance Camp sent four hunters out into the Massachusetts wilderness Saturday, December 1st @ Owensboro Catholic in the autumn of 1621, they did indeed find some geese High School Large Gym and , and were persuaded by the indigenous people 8:30am-11:30am to try , too. Cost: $30 Just as the liturgical calendar has been tweaked Performance will be Friday, December 7th at over the years, President Roosevelt moved Sportscenter at 5:30pm Girls Basketball Thanksgiving to the third Thursday in November in . Tshirt & admittance to game included in cost 1939, probably to extend the Christmas shopping for each dancer. season. The protest was so great that in 1941 the day Registration forms can be found at https:// established by President Lincoln, the last Thursday in owensborocatholic.org/camps/ Walk-in Registration November, was restored. If the Pilgrims had known of begins the day of camp at 8am. the Martinmas connection, they might never have celebrated at all! Acettes Alumni Performance —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Rehearsal Saturdays, December 22nd & December 29th 8:30-11:30am @ OCHS Large Gym GRATITUDE Performance Friday, January 4th @ 7pm Boys What is gladness without gratitude, and where is Basketball Game at Sportscenter gratitude without a God? —Coventry Patmore Cost is $20 (includes t-shirt & admission to game) Print registration form at https://owensborocatholic.org/ ORIGINALITY camps/ (turn in at any OCS site or email to Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts [email protected] ) to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others. —St. Peter Julian Eymard

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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER Happy Birthday to You!!

HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Parishioners celebrating Patty Beyke, Bobby Collignon, Ruth Ann Hardy; Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty; Larry & Birthday’s this week Benita Riney 24– Tim Fogle; Jennifer Keller;

We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the sick in our community. Bob Thomas Nathan Brown, Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Danny Durbin, Allan Ebelhar, Jennifer Ebelhar, 25– Sr. Claudia Hayden; Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Sylvester Fischer, Patrick Fulkerson, Connie Griffin, Robert Haire, Andra Montgomery; Jeffrey Smith Jim Hamilton, Melissa Hamilton, Shannon Hamilton, Kelly Hayden, Mary Lucy Hines, 26– Walker Chandler; Nora Hundley; Steve Hopkins, Becky Joiner, Amelia Jones, Tom Kamuf; Eugene King, Jared McMaster Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Mary Lasley, Kathleen Leming, Margie Merimee, 27– Mary Oberst Jessica Oberst, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Larry & Benita Riney, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, Christian Ruiz, Cassidy Skaggs, 28– Patsy Greenwell; Julianne Hayes James A. & Juanita Smith, Dennis Smith, Special Intention, Helen Rose Smith, 29– Laila Hundley Hillary Thomas, Charles Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Alma Topper, 30– Mary Dixon; Donna Ebelhar; Erika Vandiver, Linda Warren, Paula Wilson, Rita Woodall. Kylie Jo Fitzgerald; Cami Fulkerson; *Please note: Names will remain on the list for one month. Madison Scherm Prayers for our Military- As a parish family, we at St. Mary Magdalene pray for all the December members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are 01– Jonathan Heath currently on active duty in the military. Jackson Brett, Zachary Brett, Cody Byrne,

James Calhoun, Chris French, Adam Howe, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week Cemetery Plots are on sale through the month of December- $450 We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed for parishioners and $550 for non parishioners. Please, call or stop Anniversary. by the parish office or email [email protected] 25– Sam & Sheila Hodskins 25– Bryan & Benita Drury 28– Jim & Martha Kamuf 28– Clayton & Karen Gilbert 29– Scott & Chelsea Rice

If your birthday/anniversary is omitted from this list, or incorrectly dated, please call the parish office.

OFFERINGS: The Collection totals for Nov. 18th were unavailable due to early printing deadline.

Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $ $ 8,372.85

Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $156,710.54 $167,457.50 St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery Please contact Patti to Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit purchase a cemetery plot. $ $10,746.96 (270) 771-4436.

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