Fifth SundaySt. of Easter Catholic Church May 2, 2021 7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301 www.stmarymagd.org Phone: 270-771-4436  Fax: 1-866-856-7191

MASS SCHEDULE PASTORAL COUNCIL Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. May-October Shannon Offerman; Scott Burden; Julie Ebelhar; 4:00 p.m. November-April Perry Warren; Beth Miles; David Cecil Sunday: 8:00a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: See schedule FINANCE COUNCIL Holy Day: Contact Parish Office Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan

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

DRE/Youth Minister: Nick Higdon CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 4:00p.m. (One hour before [email protected] Mass time) anytime by appointment. Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected] MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor six months in advance to

Secretary: Nancy Greenwell begin marriage preparation. [email protected] ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By Appointment Only Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected]

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Barnabas reported to the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord on the way (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading — This is God’s commandment: that we may believe and love (1 :18-24). — the true vine; whoever remains in me will bear much fruit (:1-8). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

BEARING FRUIT Few of us, even when we meditate on the image of the vine and branches, stop to really think about how God “prunes” us. For some there is the danger of thinking that we are already producing fruit for the king- dom, in deed and truth as John says, perhaps raising a family, being active in our parish, and so on. But even those branches which are bearing fruit, the Gospel tells us, can be pruned to produce still more. Today Saul, freshly “pruned” by his conversion, arrives in and meets resistance. Since he had been persecuting Christians, this was only natural. But even after he is accepted and begins to bear fruit, he meets further ad- versity, and his letters are filled with many accounts of how his trials “pruned” him to produce greater fruit for the kingdom. Like him, as long as we remain in we will continue to bear fruit and, when the will of the Father determines it is time to prune us, the strength of the true vine must enable us to endure it. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FEAST OF FAITH The Homily The ambo, or pulpit, is a special place—it is the place for God’s word. That is why it is not used for all the spoken words of the Mass, even important words like the collects and the blessing. The ambo is only used for the scripture readings, and for the homily and the prayer of the faithful. The homily is part of the Liturgy of the Word. It flows from the readings we have just heard, and helps us to understand the way in which God is speaking to us today. The homily is not a lecture, a cate- chism lesson, or a speech. It is more like an exhortation; it has an urgency about it, for it calls us to find our- selves in the scripture, to live the faith we profess, to see our world by the light of the Gospel. The homily, in itself a response to God’s word, demands a response from us. There are many styles of preaching and many ways to respond to the scriptures. But whether the homily is weak or strong, an open ear and an open heart can find in it an abundance of spiritual nourishment. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MASS SCHEDULE While Fr. Shaiju Thomas is away Weekday Mass CHANGES will be celebrated on Tuesdays 7:00 a.m., Wednesdays 7:00 a.m., and Fridays at Noon

Beginning Saturday, May 1st until Saturday, October 30th the Saturday evening Mass will be at 5:00 p.m.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you FIRST READING Acts 9:26-31 can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain When Saul arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join in me will be thrown out like a branch and the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, wither; people will gather them and throw them not believing that he was a . Then into a fire and they will be burned. If you Barnabas took charge of him and brought him to remain in me and my words remain in you, ask the apostles, and he reported to them how he for whatever you want and it will be done for had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to you. By this is my Father glorified, that you him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out bear much fruit and become my disciples.” boldly in the name of . He moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out NICENE CREED boldly in the name of the Lord. He also spoke I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried of heaven and earth, to kill him. And when the brothers learned of of all things visible and invisible. this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him on his way to Tarsus. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, The church throughout all , , and the Only Begotten Son of God, was at peace. It was being built up and born of the Father before all ages. walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the God from God, Light from Light, consolation of the Holy Spirit it grew in true God from true God, numbers. begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. SECOND READING 1 JOHN 3:18-24 For us men and for our salvation he came down Children, let us love not in word or speech but from heaven, in deed and truth. Now this is how we shall know that we belong (At the words that follow, up to and including to the truth and reassure our hearts before him “and became man,” all bow.) in whatever our hearts condemn, for God is and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin greater than our hearts and knows everything. Mary, and became man. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we For our sake he was crucified under , have confidence in God and receive from him he suffered death and was buried, whatever we ask, because we keep his and rose again on the third day commandments and do what pleases him. And in accordance with the Scriptures. his commandment is this: we should believe in He ascended into heaven the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one and is seated at the right hand of the Father. another just as he commanded us. Those who He will come again in glory keep his commandments remain in him, and he to judge the living and the dead in them, and the way we know that he remains and his kingdom will have no end. in us is from the Spirit he gave us. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of GOSPEL JOHN 15: 1-8 life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, who with the Father and the Son is adored and and my Father is the vine grower. He takes glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I away every branch in me that does not bear believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that Church. it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it and the life of the world to come. Amen. remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the

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PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL HAPPY BIRTHDAY THE ARCHANGEL May St. Michael the Archangel, 2 Treson Byrne defend us in battle. Michael Kinney Be our defense against the 3 Hudson James wickedness Rosie Roberts and snares of the devil. 5 Amanda Bolen May God rebuke him, we humbly Melissa Hayden pray; 6 Robert Kamuf and do thou, 7 Brandy Stephen O Prince of the heavenly hosts, 8 Andie Clouse by the power of God, Isabella Wood thrust into Hell Satan, and the Have a Blessed Birthday!! other evil spirits, who prowl about the world HAPPY ANNIVERSARY for the ruin of souls. Amen. May 4 David and Becky Peerman 5 Mark and Becky Miles 6 David and Rose Marie Cecil 7 Keith and Kathy Blandford NARTHEX/VESTIBULE UPDATE Dennis and Nancy Mann April 25, 2021 Total amount needed for project: James and Elizabeth Warnock $260,000.00 May God Bless Your Total amount that has been collected to date: Marriage! $282,252.00 (additional brick donations $ 8,300.00) this amount is of the $305,828.00 pledged over the next 5 years. Please write in the memo or for section of your check Narthex when donating. Thank you to all that have generously donated, it is deeply appreciated.

OFFERINGS: OUR GIFTS TO GOD UPDATED Monday, May 3 No Mass April 18, 2021 and April 25, 2021

Weekly Actual Weekly Budget Tuesday, May 4 $ 8,195.00 April 18, 2021 $ 8,343.94 7:00 a.m. Larry and Dottie Elder

$ 7,965.00 April 25, 2021 Wednesday, May 5

Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget 7:00 a.m. Ira and Ruth Ann Hardy †

$ 330,210.15 April 18, 2021 $ 350,445.48 (Week 42) Thursday, May 6 $ 338,175.15 April 25, 2021 $ 358,789.42 (Week 43) No Mass Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ 148.94 April 18, 2021 $ 20,235.33 April 18, 2021 Friday, May 7 $ 378.94 April 25, 2021 $ 20,614.27 April 25, 2021 Noon F. G. and Winnie Riney† Please remember that you can mail your contribution, drop it in Saturday, May 8 the black mailbox by the parish office front door. Or use the online giving option: https://secure.affinipay.com/pages/ 5:00 p.m. Vincent and Mary stmarymagd/payments-2 Pheobe Ebelhar†

Money Counters: May: David and Rose Marie Cecil; Sunday, May 9 Mary Ann Knott 8:00 a.m. Ruth Ann Hardy † WEEKEND MASS ATTENDANCE APRIL 25, 2021 10:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mary 4:00 p.m.—87; 8:00 a.m.—58; 10:30 a.m.—135 Magdalene Parish

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Owensboro Prayer Events:

Thursday May 6th ~Courthouse Lawn~ Reading Prayer & Worship 11:30 a.m.—11:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m.— 12:50 p.m. For more information contact Rick Rhodes 270-302-6982

COME AND PRAY THE ROSARY AND PREP Schedule: DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET May 5th, May 12th (Last day for PREP) Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in Attention Middle and High Schoolers! the church. On May 16th we will host a youth group night. We will gather Our Lady of the most holy Rosary, either behind the parish hall or in the parish hall (pending the pray for us. weather) at 6:00 and our night will end at 7:30! Dinner included! More details to come, look forward to seeing you there!

Monday, May 3rd, 2021 Feast of St. Phillip and St. James the Lesser Apostles On Monday, we celebrate the feast of St. Phillip and St. James

the Lesser, both Apostles. Their story, tells us that the example of the Apostles is the most certain and direct path to heaven. They suffered and were persecuted, but they placed their confidence in God and now they rejoice in heaven. We too must have confidence in God and not be troubled in our adversities. In our Father's house

there are many mansions, and if we follow the way indicated by Him, Christ will come at the end of our life and take us to Himself. St. Joseph, pray for us Credit: Catholicculture.org

SPRING WOMEN’S RETREAT MAY 22: NEW LOCATION: LOURDES PARISH HALL

The anonymous 14th-century English mystic known as Julian of Norwich chose a life of voluntary “lockdown.” She lived permanently in an enclosed cell attached to her local church during a time of medieval plague that in some ways resembles the current Covid-19 pandemic. She experienced visions she later committed to writing. Her prayerful insights about their meaning offer contemporary seekers reason for hope even in our troubled times. On Saturday, May 22, “Renewing Our Hearts” Hope and Healing in Julian of Norwich” will be presented at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 4029 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky. (Note: This is a new location). Retreatants will be invited to explore similarities between their own lives and that of Julian’s, recognizing that both mirror the life and death of Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ Resurrection we find healing and hope that all indeed “shall be well.” This Women’s Retreat will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The program facilitator will be Sister Cheryl Clemons, OSU. Sister Cheryl has been offering retreats, parish missions, and RCIA programs for over 25 years. The $40 fee includes lunch.

For more information, call 270-229-0206 or email [email protected] or go online at https:// ursulinesmsj.org/registration-form-for-sponsored-programs/ Note: We will follow safety guidelines. Event may be subject to change due to Covid protocols.

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May 8 Theresa Wethington; Chris Payne May 15 Donna Ebelhar; Donna

Burns; Amy Hartz If you are a visitor to St. Mary Magdalene If you are unable to clean the Parish, we want to welcome you. week you are scheduled, please ask to switch with If you are new to the parish, please call the someone. office at 270-771-4436 to register in the parish. Cleaning Schedule is posted on the bulletin board in the Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday Narthex. 7:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Thank you for being apart of this ministry. Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER Monday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6- 14 HOMEBOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, Patty Beyke; Martina Blandford; Mag Kaelin; Sarah 21; Jn 14:27-31a Kamuf; Jean McCarty; Benita Riney; Patrick Vowels. Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8

We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; sick in our community. Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; John Boarman; Nicole Brey; Sydney Clouse; Maria Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Daugherty; Savannah Dean; Kelly Dean; Allan Jn 15:18-21 Ebelhar; Jennifer Ebelhar; Margie Elder; Sylvester Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps Fischer; Jackie Freels; Lisa Gillim; Gillim; 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11- Jim Hamilton; Melissa Hamilton; Kelly Hayden; 16; Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19 Joseph Kaluzny; Robert Kamuf; Barbara Magan; Rodney McCarty; John Morton; Danielle Mullican; Larry Oller; Sandra Posey; Tony Powers; Steve Raley; Hannah Riney; Donnie Risse; Juanita Smith; Norbert APRIL WEEDEATING CREWS & Helen Rose Smith; Hillary Thomas; Ben Thompson; Brian Thompson; Alma Topper; Jim May 15-16 Eddie and Sean Byrne Warnock; Linda Warren; Paula Wilson; Rita Woodall. May 29-30 James Gilles Family

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! As a parish family, we at St. Mary Magdalene pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military. Jackson Brett; Zachary Brett; Cody Byrne; James Calhoun; Cameron Ebelhar; Chris French; Adam Howe; Austin Moser; Chad

Norris; Ryan Offerman; Aaron Staples.

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