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Change CATHOLIC Service Over $3 Million Pledged Already as Historic Campaign for the Church of Western Kentucky Begins in Our Parishes
From the Diocesan Office of Stewardship Parishioners After months of prayer, planning and organiz- from St. Al- ing, the “Responding to Today’s Need and phonsus’ Par- Tomorrow’s Vision” Campaign will begin in ish along with our parishes. Our goal is to raise $9 million parishioners ear marked for various urgent and important from Blessed matters namely: Sacrament • The repairs and restoration of Saint Stephen attend a lay Cathedral coordinators • The funding of our Diocesan Charitable campaign Wax, St Columba Parish, Lewisport, St Mary Trust Fund that is used in the pastoral care of training ses- Magdalene Parish, Sorgho, St Michael Par- our priests and religious sion led Jose ish, Oak Grove, St Peter of Alcantara Parish, • The funding of our Catholic Education De Jesus with Stanley. Endowment Fund that helps to provide direct Kirby-Smith The Newman Centers located in Bowl- help to our Catholic Schools, student aid and and Associates ing Green and Murray will be a part of the Di- helps our parishes by providing funding for March 13 at the ocesan campaign but will function differently their specific religious education programs Catholic Pasto- from the parishes. The Bishop is thankful to • The funding for the purchase of our Youth ral Center, Ow- these parishes and their leaders for the work Camp and Retreat Center at Gasper River. ensboro. they have done and the work they will do in Bishop John McRaith, at a recent Di- Parish, Sunfish, St Leo Parish, Murray, St Mark Parish, Eddyville, St Michael Parish, Sebree, this effort. ocesan Pastoral Council meeting, is quoted as St. Peter Parish, Waverly, St Pius X Parish, Calvert City, St Rose Parish, Cloverport, St Wil- One of our campaign leaders is quoted saying; “anything that furthers the mission of liam Parish, Marion. as saying “This campaign is really providing Christ and therefore the Church is worth doing The following parishes have elected to, with guidance from the diocese, conduct a a space for all of us to take ownership of well and I believe in my heart of hearts that parish campaign to help meet their fair share goal and, in some cases, concurrently meet their our church. With one voice the Church of this will further the mission of Christ for the own individual needs as well: Blessed Mother Parish, Owensboro, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Western Kentucky can respond to God’s call Church of Western Kentucky.” Owensboro, Christ the King Parish, Madisonville, Holy Cross Parish, Providence, Holy Trin- to stewardship of time, talent and treasure.” Many parishes and families have ity Parish, Morgantown, Immaculate Conception Parish, Earlington, Immaculate Conception As we move forward into this most already begun to answer our Bishop’s call Parish, Hawesville, Immaculate Parish, Owensboro, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Owensboro, important parish phase of “Responding to to further the mission of Christ by giving of Resurrection Parish, Dawson Springs, Rosary Chapel Parish, Paducah, Sacred Heart Parish, Today’s Need and Tomorrow’s Vision”, their time, talent and treasure to this historic Russellville, St Anthony Parish, Axtel, St Anthony Parish, Browns Valley, St Denis Parish, Bishop McRaith asks us all to pray for the effort. From the very beginning of this project Fancy Farm, St Elizabeth Parish, Clarkson, St Elizabeth Parish, Curdsville, St Jerome Parish, success of this campaign. In many ways it Bishop McRaith has wanted our pastors and Fancy Farm, St Joseph Parish, Central City, St Joseph Parish, Leitchfield, St Martin Parish, has already been a success. The lives that are parishes to have the option of participating Rome, St Mary Parish, Franklin, St Mary of the Woods Parish, McQuady, St Paul Parish, being touched as a result of this opportunity to in this effort and the response has been over- Princeton, St Paul Parish, Saint Paul, St. Romuald Parish, Hardinsburg, St Stephen Parish, share ourselves with others are unquantifiable. whelmingly positive. In fact, over 90% of our Cadiz, St Susan Parish, Elkton, Sts Mary & James Parish, Guthrie. The size of our gift to God is not important as parishes have decided to honor the Bishop’s The following parishes have elected to honor their fair share goal and conduct their long as it is a gift that we make in sincerity invitation to participate by accepting a fair fundraising effort for “Responding to Today’s Need and Tomorrow’s Vision” at a later time: and thanksgiving for all that we have received share stewardship goal. Christ the King Parish, Scottsville, Holy Name Parish, Henderson, Holy Redeemer Parish, from God. Additionally, we can give our gift The following parishes have decided Beaver Dam, Precious Blood Parish, Owensboro, St Ann Parish, Morganfield, St Charles Parish, to be used freely or we can choose to restrict to honor their goals through stewardship Bardwell, St Edward Parish, Fulton, St Francis de Sales Parish, Paducah, St John the Baptist our gift towards any area of the campaign that meaning they will be use parish funds over Parish, Fordsville, St John the Evangelist Parish, Paducah, St Joseph Parish, Mayfield, St Jude we wish. the course of 5 years to meet their goal. Parish, Clinton, St Lawrence Parish, Saint Lawrence, St Mary of the Fields Parish, LaCenter, Finally, it’s up to all of us to live the St Mary of the Woods Parish, Whitesville, St Pius X Parish, Owensboro, St Sebastian Parish, mandate of Jesus Christ to spread the Good Holy Guardian Angels Parish, Irvington, Calhoun, St William Parish, Knottsville, Sts Joseph & Paul Parish, Owensboro, Sts Peter & News to others. Bishop McRaith echoes this Sacred Heart Parish, Hickman, Sacred Heart Paul Parish, Hopkinsville. call to further the mission of the Church in Parish, Waverly, St Agnes Parish, Uniontown, The following parishes are in the process of conducting their own comprehensive cam- this campaign effort. We are excited with St Alphonsus Parish, Saint Joseph, St Am- paign or will do so in the future and honor their fair share goal by including it as part of their the opportunity that God has presented to brose Parish, Henshaw, St Anthony Parish, parish goal: Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, St Joseph Parish, Bowling Green, St Stephen our diocesan family and we know that God’s Grand Rivers, St Charles Parish, Livermore, Cathedral, Owensboro, St Thomas More Parish, Paducah generosity and abundance will once again be St Francis Borgia Parish, Sturgis, St The following parishes are uncommitted at the time of printing: St Anthony Parish, made manifest through the gifts of time, talent Henry Parish, Aurora, St John the Evangelist Peonia, St Augustine Parish, Grayson Springs, St Augustine Parish, Reed, St Benedict Parish, and treasure of our parish families. that the Catholic schools continue to be the MOST effective means available to the 2 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Church for the education of children and young people who are the future of the Divine Mercy, Catholic Schools, Home Church.” Next to the home, the Catholic Schools have proven to be the best way to assist Missions - Each Shares The Good News parents in passing on the faith to their children. I know that we will talk more about My Dear Friends, God and a willingness to share the Good this in August, but now is the time to make the decision to enroll the students in one of News with the world, we can change our our eighteen (18) schools in the diocese. Divine Mercy Sunday lives and the lives of others. Imagine for a I know that a Catholic School education is not available to all our children and moment that there were no such truth as the young people, and thus, we must continue to also make our Parish Religious Education We are still celebrating the great mercy of God. Our lives would be lived in Programs as good as they possibly can be. I find that many great programs exist in feast of Easter, the Paschal mystery. The total hopelessness. But in spite of the bad parishes. These programs need the best resources available, and I can assure those for suffering, death and resurrection of Christ news we are fed each day by the media, we whom Catholic Schools are not available that Religious Education is provided in most is very much in our minds as we move can live with great joy knowing of the love all of our parishes. through the Easter season to the Ascension and the Divine Mercy of God. The first Having said that, I encourage every family for whom Catholic Schools are avail- and Pentecost. One of the special days of World Apostolic Congress on Mercy will able to take seriously the opportunity that is within your reach to enroll all your children the season will be Divine Mercy Sunday, be held in Rome from April 2-6, 2008. and young people in one of the CATHOLIC SCHOOLS in our diocese. Now is the which is March 30th, the second Sunday Since the reality of the mercy of God time to make that serious commitment. of Easter. The Congregation of Worship, in each of our lives plays such an important It has been my hope for the past 25 years that our Catholic Schools will grow under the leadership of our beloved late part in our faith life, I hope that every par- and that continues to be not only my hope but my total commitment to Catholic School Holy Father, blessed Pope John Paul II, ish will do what they feel appropriate to Education. I beg all parents to give this the serious consideration that it deserves. Thank decreed on May 23, 2000, that “throughout call this truth to the attention of the faith all of you who have made this commitment through the years, and I pray that many more the world, the second Sunday of Easter community by celebrating God’s great will come to agree with the Bishops of the United States and join those committed to will receive the name DIVINE MERCY mercy in a spirit of hope and gratefulness Catholic School Education. SUNDAY, a perennial invitation to the to an ever-loving God. The celebration Christian world to face, with confidence of the Eucharist is a daily reminder for us Catholic Home Missions Collection in divine benevolence, the difficulties and of how one must respond to God’s mercy trials that humankind will experience in by being merciful and forgiving of each The Diocese of Owensboro is considered a “Mission Diocese,” and we have the years to come.” other. In forgiving others, we can real- received assistance from the Catholic Home Missions collection in the past by way of We know that it was out of the great ize the Good News of the Mercy of God. grants. If we hope to receive help from the Home Mission department of the United love God has for us that Jesus became one Furthermore, our Lord calls each of us to States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops, we must also be generous to this col- of us. He gave His life for us so that we forgive one another and love one another lection. I assure you that while we hope for assistance, many other dioceses are also might not only know of God’s love but also as He forgives and loves us. In the Our in need of financial help in carrying out the mission of the Church in the United States. that the mercy of God makes our salvation Father – the prayer that all Christians share If all the people of all the dioceses are as generous as they can be, the evangelization possible. Through the mercy of God, our – we pray: “Give us this day our daily efforts of the Church will flourish throughout the sins are forgiven and death is no more. We bread and FORGIVE US our trespasses AS country. The Catholic Home Missions Collection will all die – but only to receive new life WE FORGIVE those who trespass against is scheduled for the weekend of April 27th. Thanks that will last for all eternity. us.” in advance for your generosity in helping in bring St. Thomas Aquinas said, “Mercy It is so fitting that we now have this the Good News of God’s love to the entire nation. consists in bringing a thing out of non-be- special Sunday to call to our attention ing into being.” We see this take place in the mercy of God and how essential it is Sincerely in Christ, the early Church. The believers “devoted that we forgive one another. We all seek themselves to the teachings of the apostles, oneness among ourselves; we seek one- and to the communal life, the breaking of ness with God. Mercy is at the heart of the bread, and to prayers.” Their lives unity. Let us together give glory, praise were changed; they were filled with awe and thanksgiving to God for the mercy as they gave witness to the life that Jesus He showed us on Calvary and shows us had called them to live. That call was to each day of our lives. Yes, mercy consists Most Reverend John J. McRaith live for the good of others, to live a life in bringing a thing out of non-being into Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro that was selfless and generous. They were being. May God bless you particularly on each especially filled with exultation and this special day, Divine Mercy Sunday. a sincere heart that flowed from the great mercy of God, which gave them a new The Importance Of Catholic birth to a living hope. In other words, their Schools World Youth Day Local Celebration lives were changed by realizing the mercy of God and the hope that it gave them. To Two other events occur at this time Diocese of Owensboro this day, this mercy of God continues to be of year. First off, pre-registration for the the source of hope for us all. next school year takes place at this time, Calling all high schoolers and young adults! Mark your calendars for July 18-19, Living in a world so filled with suf- and I want remind everyone of the impor- 2008 for an event in the spirit of an authentic World Youth Day vigil experience. For fering caused by evil, we too live in awe tance of our Catholic Schools. those who are unable to make it to Sydney, Australia, we have a great alternative! of the great mercy of God as the source of We have a great school system in Come check out our new Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center and hope in our own lives. It is so easy to give the Diocese of Owensboro. I would like participate in a 3-6 mile Pilgrimage into the site praying the Stations of the Cross, up on ourselves at times and to give up to quote from a document that the Bish- a Live Uplink to Sydney for the Vigil With Our Holy Father, Live Music, Perpetual on the society in which we live. We read ops put out concerning the importance of Adoration, a Film Festival, Confessions, Catechesis, Liturgy and MORE!! Featur- about and see the evils in the world every a Catholic School Education, in which ing Emcee Cooper Ray of Baton Rouge, LA and Catechist Fr. Norman Fischer of day. the Catholic Bishops all agreed to the fol- the Diocese of Lexington, KY. Call 270.683.1545, ext. 358 or e-mail donna.mills@ With a firm belief in the mercy of lowing statement: “We are convinced pastoral.org for more information (Cost: $25/person) The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 3 Concert Celebrates Bishop John McRaith’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination as Bishop By Missy Eckenberg PADUCAH,Ky. - Hundreds gathered on Sunday, February 17, 2008, as St. Thomas More, Paducah, presented an Evening of Sacred Music in honor of The Most Rev- erend John J. McRaith as he celebrates his 25th Anniversary of Ordination as Bishop. Pastor, Fr. Pat Reynolds, and Music and Liturgical Director, Jim Hess, invited Music Ministers from throughout Western Kentucky to join with the St. Thomas More Choir to provide the musical tribute. Fr. Pat noted that music seemed to be a fitting way to honor the Bishop since during his 25 years, music has continued to grow as an integral part of the liturgy. “An evening of sacred music seemed to be so appropriate for the Bishop. He always ex- presses his appreciation of music at parish celebrations, has always tried to enhance the music component of the Liturgy, and St. Thomas More Choir presents an Evening of Sacred Music. under his leadership a Diocesan Music L to R - Fr. Pat Reynolds & The Most Reverend Bishop Director has worked to carry out this goal.” John J. McRaith listen with Western Kentucky parish- Music Director, Jim Hess, echoed this sen- ioners. Photos by Bob Dotson. timent as he described Bishop McRaith as the “liturgical leader of the Diocese” and praised his support of sacred liturgical music. Organ, piano, and horns joined to celebrate this important anniversary. Fr. Pat noted the parish of St. Thomas More could be viewed “like the little drummer boy” providing the “finest gift we bring” of music as a sacred tribute to our Bishop for all he has done. Twenty-five years ago, Fr. Pat was an associate pastor at the Cathedral when planning began for the Ordination and Installation of the new Bishop. He L to R - Bishop McRaith speaks remembered working with Sr. Margaret L to R - Ernie Mitchell laughs with Bishop McRaith and Spalding and many others to plan for this with Sr. Imelda Quechol, Coordi- Betty Wise during the reception. nator of Hispanic Ministry at the very blessed occasion. “I had known no other Bishop than the one who had con- Fr. Pat looks to Bishop McRaith as a pastor. “He reception. firmed and ordained me. While we were is the Good Shepherd and he listens. He is quick to af- The Most Reverend Bishop John excited that we were to have such a young firm strengths. It is no surprise that our Diocese has been McRaith expresses his apprecia- Bishop, it was also a time of nervousness blessed with a high per capita percentage of Priestly tion. regarding the change that would inevitably Ordinations during his tenure.” In further describing the Bishop he went on to say “there is a quote that notes joy especially in the areas of social justice, outreach to the marginalized, occur, coupled with hope for the future.” poor, and vulnerable.” He also mentioned his admiration of the Bishop Fr. Pat recalled that “ever since the is a sign of the presence of God and by his very nature our Bishop embodies joyfulness, possessing a terrific sense of being a “proponent of stewardship, challenging each of us to give back beautiful Ordination ceremony, The Most to God what has been received in time, talent, and treasure.” Reverend John J. McRaith has worked dili- humor.” St. Thomas More Church administrator, Marisa Fr. Pat described the Bishop as “someone fun to be around. He is gently to focus on liturgy. Under his tenure the Irish storyteller – one story begets another. He loves the opportunity regular workshops have been provided Cooper, added “During the 20 years I have served on the staff of St. Thomas More, I have always admired the to be around people; he loves meetings because of the opportunity for that enhance the ability of all parishes to conversation and dialogue, along with the sharing of vision based in provide meaningful liturgy.” direct and up-front approach Bishop McRaith has used in dealing with the many issues and challenges as Shepherd faith.” Bishop McRaith was instrumental Fr. Pat ends by noting how very accessible the Bishop is due to in encouraging the building of St. Thomas of the parishes and people in the Diocese of Owensboro. His quiet, humble manner is an example to all in our “his love for people and his own humility.” He recalled the Bishop More, noted Fr. Pat. “He supported our surrounded by the last parish confirmation class in November; the inti- parish through all phases of planning and Catholic community, and I feel privileged to have known him through these many years as both a staff member and mate way they were gathered around their spiritual leader as he gently construction, and I have heard many pa- reminded them what an important day it was in their lives. The young rishioners say that the consecration of this a parishioner. Admiration is present in Fr. Pat’s face as he described adults “listened with the respect they reserve for their grandparents’ church building was one of the most pow- wisdom.” erful liturgy experiences of their lives.” the Bishop as a “person who is not afraid to challenge, 4 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 If a group, parish, or institution in the Diocese of Owensboro should want to partner Collection of Goods for with an individual parish, school, or institution in the Diocese of Mandeville, please contact Richard Murphy, Director of the Office of Social Concerns for the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica Diocese Soon to Begin Owensboro. You can call 270/ 683-1545, or send an e-mail message to: Richard.Mur- By Richard Murphy [email protected] to make your request known. A detailed list of what each group has The Diocese of Owensboro plans to send collected items in a shipping container requested can be obtained after May 15, 2008 from the Office of Social Concerns. sponsored by Food for the Poor to our sister Diocese in Mandeville Jamaica in October Here are the packing instructions we ask that you follow: clearly label the inventory 2008. The collection point currently is planned for Owensboro KY with the exact lo- of the contents in the boxes with the name of the items and quantity of each item on a cation of processing and packing still under consideration. The Parishes, Schools and slip on the outside of the box. Also, please label where these items are destined to go Institutions in the Mandeville Diocese will be approached by Srs. Connie Ostrander on the box; a generic type label that would be self adhesive would do. The items are and Naomi Rosenberger, their Development Director Team, and asked to list their three then ready to store until it’s time to bring them to the collection point. Note: please greatest needs to assist their mission to the people of Jamaica, especially the poor. Your place the inventory label and the notation about the destination on the narrow side of assistance is needed and requested to help meet these needs. the box, and not on the top because it is easier to determine where things need to go In November 2004 the Diocese of Owensboro sent an estimated eight tons of that way and the label is less likely to tear off during shipment. Watch the August 2008 goods via a trailer from Food for the Poor to our Sister Diocese after Hurricane Ivan, a issue of the Western Kentucky Catholic for the distribution point and the schedule for category 5 storm, had hit the island. Sister Connie Ostrander, the Development Director receiving items to be named. for the Diocese of Mandeville, expressed the appreciation of so many when she received Food for the Poor is constrained in its work with a Jamaican government in trans- these items. She wrote: “From the soul of Jamaica thank you to… all the donors of porting items into the country. Therefore, certain items are not allowed to be placed in the Owensboro Diocese who reached out to make our lives easier with the gifts for our the container bound for the Diocese of Mandeville. Here is the list of items that cannot precious people.” go on the container: No folding chairs are allowed to go out in the container. No soap, Once again in October 2006, the Diocese of Owensboro partnered with individu- such as hand soap or dishwashing soap, can be shipped. No vitamins or over-the-counter als, groups and Parishes throughout Western Kentucky to send an estimated 16 tons of medications can go. No medications or bandages containing any alcohol or having goods in two trailers to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of Parishes and institutions an expiration date on it, can go. No meats of any sort can be included on the container in the Diocese of Mandeville. Many volunteers from all over Western Kentucky helped manifest. This includes beef, fish, or chicken products. No oils, including motor oil collect, sort, inventory, and load the two trailers that we were able to send. or cooking oil can be included. No alcoholic beverages, soda, or coffee can be sent. Sister Connie Ostrander has plans to request the various parishes and groups in No glue can be sent. And no cement can go on this load. the Mandeville Diocese to submit their requested list of needs to the Diocese of Ow- Food items such as dried pasta for soups, tomato sauce, dried cereal, oatmeal, ensboro by 5-15-08. In 2006 we had responses from: St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in dried beans and rice can be shipped. Chapelton, Our Lady of the Annunciation parish in Hayes, St. Charles Lwanga Parish All are welcome to participate in this project. It was truly a labor of love for our and Community in Knockpatrick, St. Croix Parish in Santa Cruz, St. Gabriel Parish in Diocese to ship the items that were sent in both November 2004 and October 2006. Balaclava, Mary Help of Christians Home, a home for abandoned elderly run by the Countless people throughout the Diocese collected a wide range of goods for our Sister Missionaries of Charity in Balaclava, Our Lady Hope of Children’s Home, an orphanage Diocese, and nearly 100 people were involved with processing and loading the trailer. in Black River, the Catholic College of Mandeville, the Housing Department, which Once again your generosity is counted on to meet the needs of a great people that seek builds homes for the poor, and the Maintenance Department. It is likely that we will assistance in carrying out the mission of the gospel. Please consider answering this hear from them and many others this year. A complete list of those seeking assistance call. will be available in the later part of May, 2008. Typical needs in the past have included, but are not limited to: shoes and clothing, basic furniture needs, appliances-both small Bishop McRaith’s April, 2008 Calendar and large, beds and bedding, including sheets, blankets and pillows, medical appliances 2 Confirmation, St. Jerome Parish, Fancy Farm, 6:30pm and equipment, school supplies and equipment, kitchen utensils, such as pots and pans, 3 Diocesan Staff Mtg., CPC, 9am dishes, silverware and appliances, tools of different types, and computers and computer 6 Confirmation, St. Stephen Parish, Cadiz, 8am desks. 9 Confirmation, St. Ann Parish, Morganfield, 6pm 10 Presbyteral Day on Health & Wellness, CPC, 10:30am – 4:30pm 12 Confirmation, Lourdes Parish, Owensboro, 4:30pm The Western Kentucky Catholic 13 Confirmation, St. Joseph Parish, Bowling Green, 3pm Official Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, Ky. 15 Papal Visit, Washington DC Story Deadline: 15th of month prior to publication. The Western Kentucky 16 Papal Visit, Washington DC Catholic is published monthly except June and July 17 Papal Visit, Washington DC from the Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro, KY. 19 Confirmation, Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, 4:30pm Publisher: Most Rev. John J. McRaith, D. D. 19 St. Benedict Shelter Appreciation Service & Luncheon, Noon Editor: Mel Howard, e-mail: [email protected] 20 Mass, 60th Anniv. of Ordination, Fr. Paul Pike Powell,St. Martin, Rome, 2pm Adm. Assistant and Spanish Translator: Tami Schneider 20 Confirmation, St. Pius Tenth Parish, Owensboro, 5pm [email protected] 21 Priests’ Personnel Mtg., CPC, 9:30am; Priests’ Council Mtg., CPC, 1:30pm Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 22 Paducah Office Day (Ofc. located at Lourdes Hospital, across from Chapel) 42301 Phone: 683-1545. Fax: 683-6883 22 Confirmation, St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City, 6pm Internet Address: www.owensborodio.org Subscription Cost: $10.00 per year 23 Diocesan Administration Committee Mtg., CPC, 8:30am The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your home as a direct use of your parish 23 Diocesan Capital Campaign Steering Committee. Mtg., CPC, 12Noon assessment dollars. “Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to 23 Confirmation, St. Joseph Parish, Mayfield, 6pm ensure that there is responsible exchange of freely held and expressed opinion among 24 Confirmation, St. Anthony Parish, Axtel, 6pm the People of God.” -Pastoral Instruction Of The Means Of Social Communications, 26 Mount Saint Joseph Conference & Retreat Center Anniv. Celebration, 6pm #116, Jan. 29, 1971 27 Confirmation, St. Lawrence Parish, St. Lawrence, 8am Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor submitted for publica- 27 Confirmation, St. William Parish, Knottsville, 10am tion in the Western Kentucky Catholic are not necessarily those of the publisher 27 Acknowledgment Ceremony, Brescia Ministry Formation Program, 4pm or editor of The Western Kentucky Catholic. Please let us know politely if you find 30 Confirmation, Immaculate Conception Parish, (includes Confirmandis from proofing or factual errors in items of this publication. Holy Cross and Resurrection Parishes), 6pm 2008 Parish Picnic Schedule The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 5 May 10-11 Barbecue Festival , Downtown, Owensboro, Ky. Diocesan Schools Office Calls For Catholic May 10 11:00 a.m. Carmel Home, Owensboro May 25 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville School Educator of the Year Nominations June 7 4:00 p.m. Precious Blood, Owensboro 2007-2008 Nomination Form for June 7 Noon Saint Joseph, Leitchfield Diocese of Owensboro Catholic School Educator of the Year June 14 4:00 p.m. St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro The Catholic Schools Office, Principals Association, and Diocese of Owens- June 21 4:00 p.m. St. Romuald, Hardinsburg boro Catholic Educators are again asking for nominations for Outstanding Catholic June 28 3:00 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro School Educator of the Year. June 28 4:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception, Hawesville The winner will be announced at the dinner following the Annual In-Service June 28 5:00 p.m. St. Peter, Waverly Day. Anyone, with the exception of an immediate family member, may nominate an June 28 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho educator for the award. All information concerning nominees will be kept confiden- July 5 3:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Axtel (Rough River) tial, including the name of the person submitting the nomination. July 5 3:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Peonia The educator must currently be employed in the Diocese of Owensboro and July 5 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. St. Denis, Fancy Farm must have taught for a minimum of five years in the Diocesan Schools. The out- July 12 4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph standing Catholic School Educator must be a role model as an outstanding human July 19 11:30 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. St. Charles, Bardwell being; have a major influence in the lives of students; show concern with the faith July 19 4:00 p.m. St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley development as well as the physical, mental and emotional development of students; July 26 4:00 p.m. St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady and encourage students to improve their abilities and talents. July 26 3:00 p.m. St. Paul, Leitchfield. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2008. A committee of three educators Aug. 2 10:00 a.m. 128th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic, St. Jerome Parish will serve as judges. All nomination forms should be mailed to the Catholic Schools Aug. 2 11:30 a.m. Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro Office, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301-2130. Aug. 3 4:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Browns Valley Nominee______Aug. 5 5:00 p.m. St. Martin, Rome Address______Aug. 9 4:00 Mass St. Ann, Morganfield, at St. Ann parish grounds School______Aug. 23 4:00 p.m. Blessed Mother, Owensboro Subjects, Grades Taught ______Aug. 30 3:00 p.m. (EST) Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington On an accompanying sheet of paper, please comment on your nominee’s per- Aug. 30 4:00 p.m. St. Columba, Lewisport formance in the following categories: Sept. 6 11:00 a.m. St. John the Evangelist, Paducah 1) Why should this person be honored as Outstanding Catholic School Educator Sept. 7 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 38th Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount of the Year? Sept. 13 4:00 p.m. Mass; 4:30 p.m. serving begins St. Agnes, Uniontown 2) Describe this person’s commitment as a educator. Sept. 20 Noon St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro 3) How has this person helped students become better people? Sept. 20 4:00 p.m. Christ the King, Madisonville 4) How is this person a Christian role model for the students? Give an example. Sept. 23 Noon St. Thomas More, Paducah 5) Is the educator active in the community and Church, apart from the school-related Sept. 27 3:00 p.m. Immaculate, Owensboro activities? If so, give details of his or her involvement. Sept. 26-27 Holy Name Fall Festival, Henderson, Ky. 6) How well does the nominee relate with professional colleagues and parents of Sept. 28 St. Leo, Murray the students? Sept. 28 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Nominated by: Name______Address______Are you on fire for the Catholic Faith? Phone______Relation to educator ______Are you a certified principal who can inspire academic excellence? Then we want to interview YOU! Contact: Principal Search Committee for details. Diocesan Review Board Members Ready Rev. Joe Muench, [email protected] Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary School, Lexington, Kentucky To Respond To Calls Pre-K - 8th grade / 500 students / New facilities The members of the Board who deal with sexual abuse allegations in the Diocese of Owensboro are as follows: Larry Abel, Ms. June Bell, Chair, Dr. Parish Life Coordinator: The parishes of St. Susan, Elkton, Charles Bohle, Ms. Susan Clark, Rev. Pat Connell, Mr. William Craig, Jr., Mr. Jeff KY and Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie, KY are seeking a Parish Life Coordinator. Ebelhar, Ms. Teresa Henry, Dr. Carroll Howard, Mr. Dan Howard, Sr. Eula John- Position entails comprehensive responsibility for the pastoral life and ministry of son, SCN, Sr. Jacinta Powers, OSU, Rev. Pat Reynolds, and Dr. Michele Thomas. the parishes. Position requires a Master’s degree in pastoral ministry or equivalent, Ms. Louanne Gelarden serves as the Bishop’s liaison to the Review Board. 3 years of parish pastoral ministry experience, and working knowledge of Spanish. Any person who wishes to communicate with the Diocesan Review Board is This is a full-time position with professional compensation and benefits, beginning asked to call the Catholic Pastoral Center at 1-270-683-1545 and ask to speak with July 1, 2008. Send resumes and inquiries to: [email protected] or to St. Susan a member of the Review Board. To speak with a particular member of this Board, Church, Box 788, Elkton, KY 42220. tell the receptionist. In either case, the receptionist at the Catholic Pastoral Center will give the caller’s information to the member of the Review Board for follow-up. Gathering for military families April 19 Callers may choose to remain anonymous for the initial call to the Catholic Pastoral “Avenues of Hope,” a gathering for families with members who are deployed by Center receptionist. The phone numbers of the members of this Board will not be the military, will take place Saturday, April 19 at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and made public. Retreat Center in Maple Mount. The speaker will be Rev. David Willett, pastor of St. You may also contact the Board via email at [email protected]. Be Jerome Church in Fancy Farm. The cost for the meal and program is $10. To register sure to include your contact information. No direct response will be given by email or for more information, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0200 ext. 413 or e-mail because confidentiality is never guaranteed when using email. Follow-up will be [email protected]. made by telephone. 6 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Teens Encounter Christ: The Paschal Mystery, Our Reason to Hope....
Father Eric D Riley, [email protected]
He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia!
As we celebrate the resur- rection of the Lord, we are blessed to be able to rise with Him. As the TEC movement constantly reminds us, “unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it falls to the ground and dies, Father Eric it produces much fruit” (John D. Riley 12:24) In the culture of death in TEC #161 Bardwell, Saint Charles, February 16-18, 2008 which we live, it is of greatest importance that Row One (Left to Right): Meghan Payne, Matt Hunt, Eric Howard, Annie Payne, Brandon Barnard, Stephanie Thomas, we remember that Christ wants us to rise with Michael Thompson, Ethan Bennett, Ashley Lorenzen, Beth Carrico, Allison Hogancamp, Sara Bellew, and Janet Wil- Him. Saying “no” to the death-dealing world son.Row Two (Left to Right): Christina Best, Tim Sauer, Andy Stevens, Courtney Elder, Meagan Higgins, Bridget Gray, and “yes” to a humble life in Christ really is Michelle Roberts, Margaret Tichenor, Mallory Johnson, Ben Bickett, Tara Connor, Melissa Rhodes, Caitlin Cummins, the answer to happiness in this world. The Laverne Elliott, Kateri Rhodes, and Larena Lawson. Row Three (Left to Right): Brittany Delaney, Jaime Morris, Cole most fruitful way of saying “yes” to the Lord is Lanham, Zach Johnson, Tyler Clark, Aaron Barkley, Patrick Hughes, Katie Payne, Joey Ball, and Sr. Suzanne Sims. through worthy celebration of the Sacraments Row Four (Left to Right): Gwen Schaefer, Ty Carrico, Taylor Ballard, Fr. Mike Williams, Matt Johnson, Derek Berry, Tyler which He instituted Willett, Eduardo Teixeira, Blake Hayden, and Elaine Robertson. Row Five (Left to Right): Fr. Eric Riley, Joe Bland, Jason for our salvation. To Hagan, Scott O’Bryan, Steve Hohman, and Freddy Wilson. receive Holy Com- munion worthily is the greatest gift Christ bestows upon us let us make an attempt to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. In the this side of Heaven. Even Baptism, that great Sacrament of Divine Mercy the Paschal Mystery is revealed intimately. Salvation, serving as the entryway into the Mystical Body of Christ, is brought to fulfillment in the worthy reception of A great opportunity for the TEC community to celebrate the Holy Communion. Divine Mercy, the message of Hope, will be held at Blessed Mother Church on Divine Mercy Sunday. Come out and bathe in the Divine As a way of celebrating the Divine Life in our lives, let us Mercy. You will be amazed at how this day will ground you once humble ourselves before the Lord in the Sacrament of Penance again in the Paschal Mystery of Christ and lead you into a greater and Reconciliation. Also, as a way of entering even more participation in the Divine Life. deeply into our Paschal relationship with the Risen Lord, Upcoming TEC Events:
All in the TEC movement are invited to enter more intimately into the Paschal Join Brescia University for 2008 Mystery through a greater awareness of the Divine Mercy of Christ, our Hope. Make plans to attend an afternoon celebrating Divine Mercy at Blessed Mother Church, 22nd Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican Street, Owensboro, on Divine Mercy Sunday, 30 March 2008, 1-4 PM. 14 April, 7-8:15 PM, TEC Holy Hour, St. Charles Parish, Bardwell, KY. Exposition of OWENSBORO,Ky. - Fr. Larry Hostetter, President of Brescia University, will lead the Blessed Sacrament, Praise & Worship Music, Paschal Mystery Meditation, Paschal a group of Brescia alumni, friends and students to Italy in December of 2008. The Circle Sharing, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone in the area wanting to pilgrimage is planned to experience elements of Brescia’s Ursuline heritage and provide snacks for social email Fr. Riley at above address. All are welcome. Catholic foundation. The Brescia Christmas Pilgrimage, planned for December 16-26, 2008, will include Brescia, Italy, the burial place of the Ursuline Founder, 26-28 July, Young Adult TEC #162 for high school grads (18+), college students, and St. Angela Merici, Assisi, Florence, and Pisa, and will culminate with Christmas in adult observers, Christ the King, Madisonville. Mark your calendars. Mass 5 PM. Rome. A highlight of the trip will be Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at the Vatican. Brescia University has partnered with Peter’s Way to organize the trip. Peter’s Way 30 August - 1 September, TEC # 163 for high school seniors, Gasper River Catholic comes highly recommended by many Catholic groups within Kentucky for planning Youth Camp, Bowling Green. Mark your calendars. Mass 5 PM. a sensitive and appropriate Catholic pilgrimage experience. For a brochure and regfistyration form for this Brescia Christmas Pilgrimage, 11-13 October, TEC # 164, for high school seniors, most likely at Christ the King, contact [email protected] or 270-686-4265. Madisonville. Mark your calendars. Mass 5 PM. Speakers say U.S. should let workers go back and forth across border The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 7 and the human rights and dignity of undocumented By Beth Griffin, Catholic News Service migrants should be respected. MARYKNOLL, N.Y. (CNS) - Sister Jacobs said that the Justice for Immi- - Speakers at a Maryknoll forum said a grants campaign of the U.S. bishops urges the faith- just and humane U.S. immigration policy ful to address the conditions that make people immi- would allow people to cross borders to grate and work to make immigration-policy reform a work for a guaranteed just wage, when public priority. work is available, and then return home She urged the audience to bring the Justice for freely. Immigrants programs to their parishes and open a Such a policy would give urgent at- dialogue about it with their pastors. tention to the root causes of involuntary She raised and rebutted six myths used to ar- migration, be national in scope and draw gue against welcoming immigrants and concluded a clear distinction between national im- by saying, “We live in a nation of immigrants. We migration policy and national security belong to a church of immigrants. We are migrants policy, they said, and would provide more on a spiritual journey and we are taught by the good legal routes to immigration than currently Samaritan that our salvation depends on it.” exist. Editor’s Note: More information about the cam- But it’s not likely to happen any paign Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope is time soon, concluded the three panelists available on the Web at: www.justiceforimmigrants. who addressed the topic “Faces of Immi- org. Copyright (c) 2008 Catholic News Service/U.S. gration” at the forum, held March 12 and Conference of Catholic Bishops attended by 140 people. Children Of Deported Man Sit In Oklahoma Home Marie Dennis, director of the Danny Franco-Torres Jr. holds his brother, Johnathan, while his moth- Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, er, Raquel, makes dinner at their home in Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 11. Danny said there has been a “flurry of legislative Franco-Torres Sr. was arrested Oct. 14 in his Tulsa home by Immigra- proposals” in Congress recently that “are tion and Customs Enforcement officers, and he w as deported Nov. 28. largely very restrictive and focused on Left behind are his wife and the couple’s five children. (CNS photo/Da- enforcement and building a wall.” vid Crenshaw, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic) (Feb. 5, 2008) She said that despite the bleak pros- direct aid that some countries get. For some countries, the only external pects for the imminent passage of compre- source of money is through migrants.” hensive national immigration laws “the She said some countries give cash bonuses to people who leave and legislation itself is insignificant; what is send money back from another country. important is the conversation around the Richter said remittances help both individual families and govern- legislation. It is the debate and dialogue ments. The latter use them for development projects that are otherwise that will shape the legislation.” precluded by huge debt and lack of infrastructure. Dennis said, “The issue of migra- Richter added that former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said tion, and its expression here as immigra- in 2006 that migration and development go together and that migration tion is ... a huge social, political, econom- should be seen not as a problem or an evil, but as something to be encour- ic, cultural and environmental challenge aged but regulated. that demands simultaneous attention to She said that the current secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, has ad- the local reality and to the root causes. dressed migration saying, “Migration is not about wealth and poverty. It Why would people leave home? What is about the kind of societies we want to live in. ... As we learn to make are they looking for? Where are they go- migration work for development, we must protect the rights of migrants.” ing?” Richter said migrants are referred to as “human capital” and are She added that it is “important for “tremendously exploited. In many cases, they leave their human rights us to expose and understand the ‘drivers’” behind.” She said that the United Nations is discussing how to “make mi- of migration, which she said include pov- gration a paying proposition for everyone” and that nongovernmental or- erty, war, violence, the lack of a sense of ganizations are insisting that the human rights of migrants be respected. a future and environmental degradation. Maryknoll Sister Darlene Jacobs, a missioner and educator, said that There are 192 million people Christianity, Judaism and Islam “talk about welcoming the stranger and in throughout the world who fit the United each mistreating a stranger is a sure way to bring down the wrath of God.” Nations’ definition of a migrant, accord- She said that “the story of the hospitality of Abraham and Sarah from the ing to Eva Richter, an executive member book of Genesis is a paradigm for our response to strangers.” of the U.N. nongovernmental organiza- She cited passages about kindness to strangers in the Gospels of tions’ committees on migration, the status Matthew and Mark, and concluded, “The Christian message is clear. We Illegal Immigrant From Guatemala of women and human rights. are to demonstrate love and compassion for our neighbors. Jesus’ teaching She said the United Nations con- Holds Daughter In Los Angeles Church is unequivocal on who our neighbor is. We can recognize who our neigh- siders a migrant to be any person who is Juan, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala facing bor is; can we be a neighbor to that person?” living in a country that is not their coun- deportation, holds his daughter after addressing Sister Jacobs said, “Immigration is a very emotional issue. Maybe try of origin, for whatever reason. a crowd in Our Lady Queen of the Angels Catho- we need to use our minds less and our hearts more.” Richter said migration is being en- lic Church in Los Angeles in early May. Amid the She cited five principles on migration from Catholic social teaching: couraged by the United Nations, because political debate over immigration, the children are people have a right to make a living; they have a right to migrate to support the financial remittances sent home by forgotten too easily, said a Catholic Relief Servic- themselves and their families; sovereign nations have a right to control migrants are “far in excess” of “all other es official. (CNS photo/Danny Moloshok, Reuters) their borders; refugees and asylum seekers should be afforded protection; (Dec. 28, 2007) By Tami Schneider 8 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Every year, on a Sunday afternoon in February, members of the community Gospel Explosion 2008 come together to celebrate Black History Month amidst song and prayer. The “Gos- pel Explosion” of 2008 took place at its traditional location at Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Owensboro. Anglos and African Americans alike packed the pews to listen as 6 different choirs reminded them of the God they love and serve. Gloria Adams, in her opening com- ments, encouraged the African American community not to hang their heads but to hold them up high, taking strength from their history in order to be the “great his- tory makers of tomorrow.” She reminded them that Black History Month is a great opportunity to take time to remember and to unite so that people continue “crossing color lines and fulfilling their dreams… Gloria Adams, the foundress of the Great power has emerged from great suf- Gospel Explosión 15 years ago, made fering. We are children of survivors.” opening comments for this year’s wor- ship event. Anglos and African Americans alike joined in the song at Blessed Sacrament Chapel on February 10th for this year’s Gospel Explosion. Photos by Tami Schneider Let’s Set The Record Straight Western Kentucky Catholic Readers, I was recently contacted by a reader who pointed out a small oversight in the March WKC article about the March for Life. “The little sidebar about the poster contest said, ‘...the first time in the history of our involvement with the March for Life that a member of the Diocese of Owensboro has won the March for Life poster contest.’ I actually was awarded first place in this contest my sophomore and junior year, and a classmate of mine won it our senior year. I remember there were others from Catholic High who placed second, also. Anyway, I know the person writing the article probably asked a few people and they couldn’t recall anyone ever winning, which I certainly understand.” Hopefully, our efforts to present an accurate record will be greatly enhanced by a project that is nearing completion. The Communications Office for the Diocese is working to get all the back issues of The Western Kentucky Catholic and its pre- decessor, The Bishop’s Newsletter, in digital format. They will be indexed so that writers and researchers can have quick access to the printed history of our diocese since 1974 as recorded in the official, printed diocesan publication for communicat- ing between the Bishop and the people of the diocese. - MDH
Don’t Miss it. Lobbying April 18-20 At The Louisville Marriott-downtown Approximately a dozen people from the diocese of Owensboro participated in ALL African American Catholics and those who serve/minister to African Catholics at the Capitol in Frankfort, KY on Feb. 11-12. A few are pictured above Americans are invited to attend the Fourth Intergenerational TIKO (Tennessee, with our local Representative, Jim Glenn. From left to right they are: Luis Ajú, Di- Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio) Family Convocation. The 2008 focus on developing ocesan Director of Hispanic Ministry; Fr. John Vaughan, Rector of St. Stephen’s LEADERSHIP AND EVANGELIZATION skills for adults, young adults and youth. Cathedral; Ken Rasp, Director of Owensboro Catholic Schools; and Jim Glenn. This Conference is hosted by the Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Louisville Catholic Seated in the forefront are Fr. Richard Meredith, Pastor of St. Pius X Church and Archdiocese and the Cleveland, Columbus, Lexington, Memphis, Owensboro and one of his parishioners, Donna Favors. The group went to Frankfort to speak to Toledo Dioceses. local legislators about matters of interest to Catholics, such as a bill for a tax Pre-registration Due By March 20, 2008: $85.00 for Adults and $65.00 for credit for schools (private and public), bills to fully fund Medicaid, help patholog- Youth. Please Mail To: Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Multicultural Ministry, ical gamblers, increase the cigarette tax to dissuade youth and pregnant moth- PO Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 ers from smoking, and an annex to the Partial Birth Abortion Ban that requires On Site Registration Fees: Adults: $100.00, Youth $80.00 ultrasound and in-person informed consent. They were also able to speak to Hotel Rates: $129.00 Single Or Double And $149.00 Triple. Congressman David Boswell. Ed Monahan, Executive Director of the Catholic Contact Veronica Wilhite at the Office Of Black Catholic Ministry of the Conference of Kentucky, stated in his opening remarks that lobbying is one way Diocese Of Owensboro at (270) 927-4741 for more information or assistance to we can be a “repairer of the breach,” as stated in the Old Testament book of Isa- attend this conference. iah. Text and Photo by Tami Schneider If you missed the National Black Catholic Congress this a local opportunity. Don’t Miss it. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 9 Wisdom by Ginny Knight-Simon Mount Saint JoSeph ConferenCe and retreat Center Bernard (Ben) and Wanda Thompson Wilson Calendar of eventS april-July 2008 St. Jerome Parish, Fancy Farm, Ky April2008 June2008 Benny and Wanda Wison told me they 6-8 Catholic Coalition for Climate were married 41 years ago on February 4th, 4 Ministry Formation Program 4-5 Opportunity for Life Training Change when I talked with them recently. “I was 7 Private Wedding Reception 18 and thought I knew everything,” said 4-6 Christian Women’s Retreat 5 Green Energy Roadshow 13-15 Plain Air Painting and Outdoor Benny. “I was 19 and he had married an older Oil Painting Weekend woman!” said Wanda with a laugh. 11-12 Immaculate Conception, Hawesville/Saint Columba, 20 Mount Hope Retreat Day/Reunion “We have four children and 7 grand- 22-27 Christian Leadership Institute children and lots of brothers and sisters,” Lewisport Youth Confirmations said Benny 11-13 CatholicEngaged Encounter July 2008 “I’ve always farmed my whole life. We 18 Lewis Lane Baptist Church 6-12 Conference and Directed Retreat Day had dairy cows at one time, but now I mostly Retreat for Ursuline Sisters 18-19 National Scrapbooking Day at grow corn, beans and tobacco. Farming is all of Mount Saint Joseph the Mount I know,” Benny said 9-10 Riney, Hancock & Co., PSC 19 “Avenues of Hope,” a “I worked at home most of the time. Workshop gathering for families with Then we bought a little restaurant and had 16-18 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint members who are deployed it for about 20 years - Wanda Burgers! All Joseph Community Days by the military service the kids worked there; it was fun and hard 19 Associates and Sisters Day 21-25 Spiritual Direction Institute work. When all the kids were grown we sold it. Now I stay at home,” said Wanda, 20 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Week 7 Saint Joseph Jubilee Benny told me that he has been fighting cancer for the last three years. 22 Earth Day / Saint Bernard “Everything was going along so great and then I found out that I had prostate Celebration Environmental Day 20-27 Centering Prayer Retreat cancer. Man, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn’t sick. I had no symptoms. I had 26 Mount Saint Joseph Conference surgery and thought everything was okay. Then I found out the cancer had gone into th 28-1 Spiritual Direction Institute and Retreat Center 25 Week 8 my bones. Well, I just couldn’t understand it. I was angry and in denial. Now I’m just Anniversary Gala taking it one day at a time. Wanda had a scare with cancer, but she is okay now. But during that time I was so afraid for her and I realized how cancer has an impact on the May 2008 whole family. I’m thankful for everyday I have and am able to do what I want. We like 3 Yarn Spinning Day to travel and be with our family,” said Benny 7-11 North American Ursuline Benny said, “My biggest blessing, I guess, was my parents and my grandma Leadership Conference Courtney. She made me enjoy pray- 10 Private Wedding Reception ing. Then it was Wanda and the kids 13 Owensboro Catholic Middle and the grand kids. But it just comes School 6th Graders Prayer and down to faith and family as the most Environmental Day important things in life and our great- 14-15 SaintGabriel Parish est blessings.” Environmental Retreat 17-18 Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Junior College Reunion Weekend Mark Your Calendars! 31 Al-Anon Serenity Retreat Stewardship 31-2 Circle of Friends Quilting Weekend Center-sponsored programs in bold. To register or to schedule your event, call Kathy McCarty In Action Workshop 270-229-0200, ext. 413 or e-mail [email protected] The Center is located 15 miles west of Owensboro on Highway 56 at 8001 When: Saturday, June 7, 2008 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: Brescia University Speakers: Bishop John McRaith, MARYLAND TO KENTUCKY REUNION Lois Locey, Barbara & Dutch Bardstown, KY June 6-8, 2008 Scholtz, and Msgr. Robert An- Interested in your ancestry? In 1785, the first group of Catholic settlers, most- gelle. ly from Maryland, came to what are now Nelson, Washington, and Marion counties The day will conclude with in Kentucky. Mass at 4:00 p.m. in the Immaculate The 2008 Maryland to Kentucky Reunion is scheduled for June 6–8, 2008, Heart of Mary Chapel at Brescia. at St. Thomas Parish, Bardstown, KY. The reunion plans include family lineage This workshop is offered research and sharing; tours of local churches, motherhouses, cemeteries, and other at no cost to parishioners in the historical sites; receptions, presentations, book selling, and highlights of the bicen- Diocese of Owensboro. To register tennial of the Diocese of Bardstown, forerunner of the Archdiocese of Louisville. please call Cathy Hagan at 270-683- For further information, email: [email protected], or log on: http://www.geoci- 1545; or e-mail her at cathy.hagan@ ties.com/mdtoky/page1.html , or write: Registrar, P.O. Box 7, St. Mary, KY 40063. pastoral.org. The cost for the reunion is only $15; please register as soon as possible due to space limitations. 10 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Improving Parish Life! Having trouble recruiting volunteers for training and ministry? Is it always the same people who do everything? How’s the spirituality thermostat? What if there indeed was more than enough time, talent and treasure? These days we need to take time out to minister to our- selves so we can minister to others as leaders.
Our Stewardship in Action workshop will bring in Home Missions Collection, National Speakers to help and motivate us. The cost of attending these kinds of conferences can sometimes run in April 27, 2008 the hundreds and even thousands of dollars. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal was established by the U.S. As part of our ongoing stewardship efforts, we have invited them to Bishops in June 1997 to guarantee continued funding for the home missions. Owensboro and it will cost nothing for our priests, religious The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports the work of the Church and families to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be wherever Catholics are few and the Church is fragile in the USA: in the Deep provided and we will even have a Spanish Track for our South, in the Rocky Mountain states, in the dusty Southwest, in the Rust Belt of Spanish Speaking Families and Leaders. eastern Ohio, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and in Pacific territories like All materials will be provided. American Samoa and the Marshall Islands. Many CHM grants also go to various Let’s make it a day to grow, lead and remember! forms of Hispanic ministries, and ministry among African-American Catholics. At any given time, approximately 40 percent of the 194 U.S. dioceses need Who? All are invited to come especially our pastors, serious financial assistance. “The great success of the Catholic Home Missions Appeal is priests, religious, lay leaders and parishioners. a reflection of the strong links among the dioceses of the United States and its dependencies When? Saturday, June 7 beginning at 7:30 a.m. in a spirit of communion,” said the Chairman of the CHM, Bishop Paul A. Zipfel of end with Mass at 4:00 p.m. celebrated by Bishop McRaith Bismarck, North Dakota. “It’s a great example of the Church taking care of its own.” Where? Brescia University E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.usccb.org/hm To Register Call Cathy Hagan at 270-683-1545 or email her at [email protected] Brescia University Plans to Welcome Alumni Home Brescia University’s Alumni Weekend is scheduled for April 18-19, 2008. Friday evening’s festivities will include alumni paying homage to faculty who have served Brescia University for 25 years or more. Saturday morning will include a breakfast honoring Brescia’s sweetheart couples, those who met their mate while attending Brescia. Additionally, Fr. Larry Hostetter will address those present at the breakfast. Alumni Weekend will culminate with a banquet Saturday evening honoring our Distinguished Alumni for 2008: Dr. Denzil Edge ’67, Tara Henderson Parker ’74, and Dr. James Voyles ’65. For more information on Alumni Weekend at Brescia University, please con- tact Karen Wells, Alumni Relations Director, at (270) 686-4265 or karen.wells@ brescia.edu. Saint Joseph Parish of Bowling Green, Kentucky In cooperation with Regina Tours - Group IST invites you to join us on our 150th Anniversary Pilgrimage, in the Year of Saint Paul For Such A One As This Brescia University provided the assembly hall inn Taylor Lecture Hall on March to Ancient and Christian Rome With visits to: the 4 Major Basilicas, Vatican City, Roman Forum, Colleseum, 14, 2008, for the Saint Mary Magdalene Parish production of “For Such A One Mamertime Prison, Saint Paul in Chains, the Catacombs. As This,” a dramatic musical presentation for Holy Week featuring singers and actors from the parish and neighboring parishes. In the scene above portrayed November 5-13, 2008 Saint Mary Magdalene and Ryan Hayden portrayed Jesus. Saint John and Jesus’ Includes 3 days of free time to enjoy Rome at leisure Mother , portrayed by are at lower left with Mary Magdalene. Stage and music di- or take side trips outside Rome. rection was done by Ray Caluag, St. Mary Magdalene Music Minster. Staff Photo Cost: $2,399 + taxes, with round-trip airfare from Nashville Airport. An article with more pictures is planned for the May, 2008, WKC. For more information, contact Fr. Stan Puryear at 270-842-2525. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 11 Hopkinsville Knights Serve Fish to Public During Lent By Dawn C. Ligibel The Knights of Columbus of the Msgr. Willett Council #7847 at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville went into full swing for their first fish fry during the Lenten season on Friday, February 15. The Knights offer an affordable meal of fried catfish, hush puppies, French fries, cole slaw, white beans, dessert and a drink (tea or lemonade) for only $6 for adults and $3 for chil- dren. The fish fries are held every other Friday night during Lent from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. “It’s not only a service to our parishioners, but also to the public in general,” explained Fr. John Thomas, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul in Hop- kinsville. “The Knights advertise Pat Covington (left) and Jim Creighton (right), both members throughout the community to draw of the Msgr. Willett Council #7847, scrub the tub used to fry people of all faiths. It’s just one more catfish for the Knights of Columbus fish fry hosted at Sts. Pe- Marvin Mahoney, a member of example of their outreach ministries. ter and Paul Church in Hopkinsville on Friday, February 15. the Knights of Columbus at Sts. It also serves as examples of people David Allard scoops up hush The Knights host a fish fry every other Friday night during the Peter and Paul Church in Hop- coming together during a time of puppies as part of the clean up season of Lent as part of their community outreach. Photo kinsville, serves up a “to go or- sacrifice and penance to share food portion of the Knights of Colum- taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. der” of fried catfish on Friday, and faith. The Knights work hard, but bus fish fry hosted on Friday, February 15. Photo taken by enjoy their part of the sacrifice of time February 15 at Sts. Peter and Dawn C. Ligibel. Walk A Mile In My Shoes and energy,” Fr. Thomas added. Paul Church in Hopkinsville. Although Fr. Thomas has asked the Knights to offer the meal Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. First Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk every Friday during Lent, the Knights have thus far declined. “An usually draw between 225 and 300 Will Help Neighbors in Need incredible amount of work goes into each fish fry,” said Grand Knight people their dinner each time they host What happens when you need a friend and there’s no one there? Bob Marko. “It takes about 30 Knights from preparation to cleanup. one. One thing is certain, if they had Having no one to turn to in a moment of need is a trying experience for We’d love to do it every Friday, but I think it would dilute the quality enough manpower to serve the meal anyone, but especially for the poor. of the product,” Marko explained. once a week, they would most likely For nearly two centuries, the poor and needy of the world have found Serving a quality product is indeed what the Knights currently draw enough people to feed. a friend in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This year, on September accomplish as attested by the number of people who attend. The Knights 27th, the Society will hold its first annual nationwide Friends of the Poor® Walk to celebrate 175 years of service to the poor, and to encour- Aid church gives abuse victims includes counseling, support groups age kindhearted Americans all across the country to become Friends of WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Counseling, retreats, support groups and spiritual direction are among the the Poor®, too. Pledges made on behalf of registered walkers in a given types of assistance U.S. dioceses have offered to victims of sexual abuse, notes a new audit report. community will benefit those most in need in that same community. Such services were offered to more than 3,200 victims of abuse and their families, including 951 people The Society of St. Vincent de Paul encourages all Americans to who came forward since the last report, said the “2007 Annual Report on the Implementation of the participate in the Friends of the Poor® Walk in their own communities Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” released March 7 by the U.S. Conference -- as walkers, pledgers, volunteers, or all three. To register as a walker, of Catholic Bishops. The audit by the Gavin Group analyzed how 190 dioceses stacked up against to pledge support for a walker, or for more information, go to www. the standards of the 17 articles of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” The svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org
H Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Scrapbooking H invites people of all faiths to attend H with Friends Avenues of Hope H Saturday, April 19, 2008 April 18-19, 2008 H 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presenter: Michelle Ingram H $10 includes lunch and conference Bring your own scrapbooking material. H A gathering for family members with We will supply the rooms and meals. service members actively deployed Scrapbook supplies available for purchase. H within and outside the United States Friday: Register 4:30 p.m., Evening meal 5:30 p.m. Saturday: Breakfast 8 a.m., Lunch Noon, Depart 5 p.m. H Focus: Easter Hope, mutual support, and quiet Retreat fee: $80 residents or $45 commuters H Presenter: The Rev. David Willett To register, contact Kathy McCarty H 34-year veteran and Army chaplain by April 10 Photo courtesy of Paducah Sun 270-229-0200, ext. 413 H Please pre-register: Contact Kathy McCarty [email protected] 270-229-0200 ext. 413 or [email protected] A flyer can be found at www.msjcenter.org H H H H H
Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Junior College 2008 Alumnae Reunion May 17-18, 2008 Anniversary Classes Recognized - Banquet Liturgy - Maple Leaf Awards - Speakers Saturday, May 17 2:00 p.m. Registration, Retreat Center Lobby 4:00 p.m. The Lands of Angela - Then and Now, Conference Room A 5:00 p.m. Supper, Motherhouse Dining Room 6:30 p.m. Vespers, Motherhouse Chapel 7:00 p.m. Reception, Madonna Room Sunday, May 18 8:00 a.m. Registration, Retreat Center Lobby 8-8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Center Dining Room 8-9:00 a.m. Class Photos, Center Courtyard 8:45 a.m. Business Meeting, Conference Room A 10:30 a.m. Reunion Liturgy, Motherhouse Chapel 11:45 a.m. Class Photos, Center Courtyard 12:15 p.m. Banquet and Awards, Gymnasium Lenten Reflection 2:00 p.m. Class Photos, Center Courtyard The Most Rev. John J. McRaith, left, is joined by Ursuline Sister Amelia Stenger, Note: All times Central second from left, and several visitors on Feb. 19 during an evening Lenten Re- flection program at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The pro- Registration forms can be found online at www.ursulinesmsj.org gram was held in the Madonna Room at the Retreat Center and included a Mass Or call 270-229-2006 or e-mail [email protected] at the Motherhouse Chapel. To honor the word of God, let the ambo be a fixed, dignified place that parallels 14 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 THE MASS the altar itself, since there is “one table of the word and the Eucharist.” Don’t proclaim the word from disposable booklets for the same reason wine should not be consecrated The Liturgy of the Word in a throwaway cup. Let there be adequate lighting and amplification. By Fr. Tom Margevicius Regarding preparation, Pope Benedict writes, “I ask that the Liturgy of the Word (The following is the fifth part in a seven-part series on the Mass.) always be carefully prepared and celebrated. Consequently I urge that every effort be Of the articles I am writing for this series on the Mass, I am really excited about made to ensure that the liturgical proclamation of the word of God is entrusted to well- this one: the Liturgy of the Word. prepared readers.” For too long, we have assumed, “Protestants get the Bible, Catholics get the Just as we appreciate silence after receiving Communion, include periods of sacraments.” silence after the word so it can resonate in our hearts. Wrong. Finally, encourage priests and deacons when preaching homilies. Not a single One is not more Catholic than the other; both are essential for the celebration of preacher I know thinks it’s easy. the Eucharist. Pope Benedict is straightforward on this issue: “The quality of homilies needs to The General Instruction of the Roman Missal says the Liturgy of the Word and be improved. The homily is ‘part of the liturgical action’ and is meant to foster a deeper the Liturgy of the Eucharist “are so closely interconnected that they form but one single understanding of the word of God, so that it can bear fruit in the lives of the faithful. act of worship.” Hence ordained ministers must ‘prepare the homily carefully, based on an adequate The word proclaims what the sacrament enacts: it’s the same Christ, really present. knowledge of Sacred Scripture.’ Generic and abstract homilies should be avoided. The Second Vatican Council’s “Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy” taught that Christ is “In particular,” he said, “I ask these ministers to preach in such a way that the present in multiple ways in the liturgy: in the people assembled, in the word proclaimed, homily closely relates the proclamation of the word of God to the sacramental celebra- in the ordained minister, in the other sacraments and especially in the Sacred Species. tion and the life of the community, so that the word of God truly becomes the church’s Four years ago, the world’s Catholic bishops held a synod discussing the Eucharist. Pope vital nourishment and support.” John Paul II followed up with the wonderful document “Ecclesia de Eucharistia,” result- That intersection of three terms — word, sacrament and community — all come ing in resurging interest in the importance of the Eucharist in the life of the church. together in a beautiful way in the part of the liturgy we’ll examine next week: the That’s great, but we need to go further. preparation of the gifts. Pope Benedict XVI has instructed the bishops that when their next synod meets Father Tom Margevicius is instructor of liturgical theology at St. Paul Seminary in October 2008 the topic will be the word of God. School of Divinity in St. Paul. I predict the Holy Father will follow up with his own document on the word of God. (You heard it here first.) The bishops already have their “homework” assignment: you can read it on the Vatican Web page (www.vatican.va) if you search for “synod,” “word” and “lineamenta,” which is Latin for “outline.” Maybe you know someone who left the Catholic Church because they found Wisdom by Ginny Knight-Simon another church where they “get fed,” meaning they hear the word preached better. Of course, the irony is they can’t get fed any better than in our Eucharist. But we should Freddy (Pup) and Janet Wilson take their departure seriously: a fuller celebration of the word of God will only enhance St. Jerome Parish, Fancy Farm, Ky participation in the Eucharist. Freddy and Janet Wilson met at Benny The “Catechism of the Catholic Church” directs: “The Liturgy of the Word is an and Wanda Wilson’s wedding. Freddy was the integral part of sacramental celebrations. To nourish the faith of believers, the signs best man and is brother to Benny. Wanda was the which accompany the Word of God should be emphasized: the book of the word (a maid of honor and is sister to Janet Wilson. Lectionary or a Book of the Gospels), its veneration (procession, incense, candles), the “We met at the rehearsal dinner before place of its proclamation (lectern or ambo), its audible and intelligible reading, the the wedding and we started dating. We’ve been minister’s homily which extends its proclamation, and the responses of the assembly married 40 years now and have 7 children and 15 (acclamations, meditation psalms, litanies and profession of faith).” grandchildren,” said Freddy Notice how we offer the word what we usually associate with the Sacred Species: “I worked for Good Year in Union, Ten- incense, gilded books, even processions. nessee until I retired and we moved back here,” The General Introduction to the Lectionary goes so far as to say, “The church said Freddy. “I’ve always stayed home and taken has honored the word of God and the eucharistic mystery with the same reverence, care of the children and the house. Now Freddy is although not with the same worship, and has always and everywhere insisted upon and retired and the children are all gone from home; sanctioned such honor.” we’re still just as busy as ever. We do easy house painting jobs and stay busy with the grandkids. We also like to travel. We are going to New York City with some of our relatives this year. All women except for a nephew and Freddy,” said Janet. “I stay busy with grandchildren and their sports activities. We have every sport 2008 WISDOM DAY covered I think! I’m on the TEC Board (Teens Encounter Christ) and we both work on You are invited to hear and visit a mite with author TEC retreats. I’ve been involved in TEC’s for many years. I think they are a great thing and motivational speaker, Lorie Duquin, who for teenagers. And the adults that are there really benefit from it too. I coach softball returns to the Diocese for an encore presentation and baseball and I like to hunt and fish. I like to teach my grandchildren about God in at the annual Spring Day of Wisdom on all of nature. I teach them to hunt and use what they hunt. Never just to kill. That’s not God’s plan,” said Freddy. Janet said, “I like to read good books. Not junk - but good stories. I enjoy being May 15, 2008 with our family and friends and our community here at church. We both volunteer at at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro. church and do whatever we can do. Both Freddy and Janet agreed that their family Wisdom Day registration starts at 9:00 A.M. and faith are their greatest blessing in life. My faith is the absolute cornerstone in my
life. I couldn’t do without it,” said Janet. I found out from a close family source why For information, contact Ginny Knight-Simon the nick name ‘Pup.’ The reputable source told me that when Freddy was just a small at 270-683-1545. boy he would ask his uncle for a pup of his cigarette. ‘Can I have a pup?’ turned into a E-mail: [email protected] name that stuck forever. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 15 How the Good News Gets Around!
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Wisdom by Ginny Knight-Simon Next spinning day is WWW.com Retreat in St. Jerome, Fancy Farm On March 6th, there were 47 in attendance from St. Jerome, St. Edward, St. Saturday, May 3 Joseph, and St. Charles parishes for the WWW.Com senior citizen retreat which was Whether you are an experienced spinner, hosted by St. Jerome Parish in Fancy Farm, Ky. knitter, or a beginner, you are welcome to The Wise Weavers of Wisdom Community (WWW. attend the new Arts at the Mount quarterly Com) one day retreats are being presented by the Diocesan spinning gatherings at Mount Saint Joseph Offices of Wisdom and Lay Ministry with Ginny Knight- (15 miles west of Owensboro on Highway 56). Simon and Patty Blair as facilitators. The day long retreat offers the opportunity to come Enjoy the fellowship of those who appreciate together with your age group for prayer, reflection, discus- this traditional skill. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. sion and lunch. Lunch is available for $10. The group plans to “spin, knit, and talk until we’re done!” Future dates are Aug. 2 and Nov. 1. Contact Kathy McCarty to register: 270-229-0200 ext. 413
Hazel Curtsinger listens as someone shares a faith story. If your parish or your senior group would like more information about the WWW.Com se- Larry Higdon talks about nior citizen retreats please Barbara Page smiles as praying as a child dur- contact Ginny Knight-Si- she listens to a story ing a discussion at his mon ad 270-683-1545. that is being read. table. 16 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 When Your Spouse Has Died Accept the severity of your loss By: Betty Medley The loss of your spouse means the loss of your future life together. Regardless of how long you were married, the length of the relationship is irrelevant in terms of the grieving process. Whether you were together five months, five years, or fifty years, you will still feel cheated, and you will still grieve. Whether it was planning a family together, raising children together, or enjoying retirement together, many options cease to exist. You have lost your soul mate. For those couples who were not rewarded with children, life together is gone. The newly married and those who had not yet started their family are robbed of their dreams of having children together and bringing up a family. For those couples Betty Medley with children, family events such as graduations and vacations will be forever marked by the absence of the deceased parent. There is only one parent left to raise the children and watch them grow. Even those couples in or nearing retirement are robbed of future plans together, such as traveling and visiting the grandchildren. Because of this, you, as the surviving spouse, may feel anger, frustration, or hate. Understand that these are normal feelings at this time; you are not a horrible person for possessing these emotions. In Your Charity, Pray For The Repose of the Soul of Sister Eileen Mullen, OSU MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - Sister Eileen Mullen, 95, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died March 12, 2008, at Mount Saint Joseph. She was in her 78th year of religious life. A native of Fortuna, N.D., she was an Ursuline Sister of Bel- leville, Ill., before the merger of that community with the Ursulines of Mount Saint Joseph in October 2005. Sister Eileen was an educator for more than 50 years in Illinois, Missouri and North Dakota. She also served on the leadership team of the Ursuline Sisters of Belleville. She was one of eight children, and her parents were pioneers and homesteaders in North Dakota. Her mother was a teacher who taught at home because there was no Sister Eileen school in the area. Mullen, OSU The Devil Is No Fool Sister Eileen enjoyed crocheting, reading, and listening to music. She was a very inves- The devil is no fool. He can get people feeling about heaven the way they tigative person, who always wanted to know the “why” and “how” of everything. She was ought to feel about hell. He can make them fear the means of grace the way very devoted to the Focolare movement, which stresses to make God first in one’s life and to they do not fear sin. And he does so, not by light but by obscurity; not by love one another. realities but by shadows; not by clarity and substance, but by dreams and the Survivors include a sister, Ruth Gunsolley of Salado, Texas, nieces and nephews, and creatures of psychosis. And men are so poor in intellect that a few cold chills the members of her religious community. down their spine will be enough to keep them from ever finding out the truth The funeral Mass was March 15 at Mount Saint Joseph Chapel, with burial in the convent about anything. cemetery. Glenn Funeral Home, Owensboro, was in charge of arrangements. Gifts in memory Source: Mornings #31, Thomas Merton, Servant Publications, 1998. of Sister Eileen Mullen may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Calendar: Catholic News Service, 2008. Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. Don’t be fooled. May the Name of Jesus Be Praised! WHOLE AGAIN Pope urges priests to make confession a SUPPORT GROUP A Support Group for Separated & Divorced People meets the time for God’s merciful love First and Third Thursday of each month. The group meets at 7:00pm VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- With fewer and fewer Catholics going to confession, Pope Benedict XVI urged priests and seminarians to make the sacrament of penance a time for sinners to feel at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St. God’s merciful love. “Sin does not lie at the heart of the sacramental celebration, but rather For more information call 270-683-1545 ext. 357. God’s mercy, which is infinitely greater than each of our faults,” he said March 7. The pope spoke to about 700 priests and seminarians taking part in a week-long course offered every Once More With Love year by the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary, which deals with matters of conscience. The head A Marriage Preparation Program for couples preparing for of the penitentiary, U.S. Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, told the pope the annual study session marriage after one or both persons have experienced a divorce or death was a way to promote the importance of “the penitential ministry, above all that of confession of a former spouse. (which) depends greatly on priests, too, and their awareness of being the bearers of a precious Saturday, April 12, 2008, St. Johns Parish, 6705 Old US Hwy 45 and irreplaceable ministry.” The pope said that today, unfortunately, there is a growing lack of S, Paducah, KY 42003, Telephone: (270) 683-1545 ext 357 or E-mail any sense of sin. Those who are too self-confident and confide only in themselves are blinded [email protected] by their ego “and their heart hardens in sin,” he said. Sr. Joseph Angela juggles responsibility with grace The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 17 By Matt Weafer peers. Responsibility doesn’t faze Sister Joseph Angela “She can juggle more balls in the air than any juggler hat I Boone, OSU. know of; and if they do fall she knows exactly where they land,” Sr. Sitting in as many chairs as she does — Director of Jacinta said. “She can focus, but focus in many directions. It must Administration, Director of Finance and Chancellor for the truly be a gift from God.” Diocese of Owensboro; Chair of the Diocesan Building “I couldn’t say enough good things about her,” Bishop Committee; Chair of the Diocesan Administration Commit- McRaith said. “And I am very very grateful and the diocese tee; Member of the Brescia University Board of Directors; is grateful for all the ministry and service she has provided for all Member of Catholic Charities Committee; Member of these years.” Boulware Mission Board and Chairperson of the Boulware Bookkeeper Mary Margaret Drury said despite Sr. Joseph Mission Building Committee — responsibilities overflow Angela’s many responsibilities, “She does (her work) very quietly her date book, but she fulfills her duties like a metronome, and she has a real concern for everybody.” unabashedly picking off one task at a time. Mary Margaret has worked with the Pastoral Center for 42 “It keeps you going,” Sr. Joseph Angela said of her years. “(Sr. Joseph Angela) is quite a capable woman. She’s amaz- hectic schedule. “I think that’s healthy, especially for me.” ing really,” she said. “She’s kind and kindhearted and she takes her Her desk, covered in papers and files, is testament to her work very seriously.” hectic schedule. Once a visitor noticed Sr. Joseph Angela’s Sr. Joseph Angela’s work is serious, too, dealing with stacks tidy filing system and said to her, “Your files sure do look and stacks of paper work and legal documents; though she attributes neat.” her hard work to her staff and the Bishop. “That’s because everything is on my desk,” Sr. Joseph “I enjoy working with the administration, bookkeepers and Angela replied. Her dedication to her responsibilities is a Diocesan Chancellor Sister Joseph Ange- secretaries in the parishes,” she said. “It’s a life giving thing helping dedication to the diocese and the people in it. la Boone, OSU. Photo by Matt Weafer them in their work.” And though the numbers of men and women joining the re- “She always keeps in mind: How would this help Brescia University and missions to the sister ligious life have declined, Sr. Joseph Angela said she’s pleased to other people? Will it help the poor? Will it help this desper- diocese in Mandeville, Jamaica. see the number of lay people offering their services. ate person?” Sr. Jacinta Powers, OSU, said. Sr. Powers has Assistant Treasurer Kay Hardin has “There are a lot of good people in church willing to give known Sr. Joseph Angela for more than 30 years. worked at the Catholic Pastoral Center for 25 time and energy,” she said. “There are always people to come forth “She’s always done that — not just at the pastoral years. Since Sr. Joseph Angela started, “we’ve and help with projects. It’s rewarding to know those people are out center — as long as I’ve known her,” she said. “She’s one taken on a lot more duties and projects,” Har- there.” person that really tries to live the gospel.” din said. “We are a very small administrative She also said that Bishop McRaith makes working at the “You have to be willing to make it a ministry and not office in regards to a lot of other dioceses, and Pastoral Center easy and fulfilling. “He’s very human, caring and a job,” Sr. Joseph Angela said. “You have to be willing to we handle all of it with such a small staff.” loving,” Sr. Joseph Angela said. help. And anytime you do ministry, in the end you’re bound At times the administration office is Working in the administration office of the diocese, Sr. Joseph to feel rewarded.” the catch-all-wall of diocese. “If somebody Angela is involved in many service events and organizations. And With two older sisters serving as Ursulines while she calls and wants something and they don’t according to the Bishop, the “endless hours,” she works go into her grew up, Sr. Joseph Angela always wanted to be an Ursuline. know who to send the call to, it usually ends being “such a servant to everybody.” “I was always impressed with the Ursulines. It was almost up here,” Hardin said. “Honestly Sr. Joseph Sr. Jacinta said, “I think so many people could learn how to be a clear cut decision.” Angela fields most of the calls. She is unbe- good followers of what God calls us to do through her. She certainly Growing up on a farm in LaRue County, Sr. Joseph lievable.” does model that right in front of our eyes.” Angela said she couldn’t stand to wear shoes. So when she Her ability to handle multiple tasks at decided to join the Ursulines, her oldest brother said, “You’ll once impresses many of her co-workers and never stay; you can’t keep your shoes on.” “But I kept my shoes on,” she said Lourdes’s Mardi Gras & All That Jazz Raises $60,000 and has served the Ursulines for more than Submitted by Stacy Puckett that our donors will be proud to be 60 years, 20 as a teacher, 19 in adminis- METROPOLIS, Il. - Lourdes Foundation a part of.” trative work as general treasurer of the supporters partied New Orleans style at Sister Marie Moore, Lourdes Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph the annual fundraiser Mardi Gras & All Vice President of Missions, was and 19 in the Catholic Pastoral Center. That Jazz held on Fat Tuesday, February crowned Queen of Mardi Gras for As Director of Administration since 5, at Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel. Proceeds her exemplary support of Lourdes 1989, Sr. Joseph Angela works in many from the event reached over $60,000, the Foundation. Sister Marie established capacities for the Owensboro Diocese, largest net proceeds in the event’s six year Lourdes Foundation in 2000 and dealing mainly with financial and legal history. has since contributed generously aspects such as property, liability and More than 800 guests enjoyed a variety of her time and treasure. Norman insurance among many others. of food and beverages from local restau- Greenberg, retired businessman and Bishop John McRaith said, “She’s rants, wineries and vendors. Lew Jetton Foundation supporter, was named done a fantastic job of representing the & 61 South provided entertainment with King. diocese and being very very astute at han- classic Blues and Southern Rock music. Funds raised at Mardi Gras are dling the finances. So she’s a great blessing “It is rewarding to see such a diverse used to promote good health, pur- to the diocese of Owensboro and has been group of donors turn out to support chase state of the art technology and for all these years.” Lourdes Foundation,” said Tara Miller, equipment, construct and maintain Sr. Joseph Angela is heavily involved Executive Director. “Thanks to their re- facilities, and support the programs in supporting local parish offices and other cord-setting generosity, the Foundation can Lourdes President & CEO, Steven Grinnell and services that provide compas- efforts not directly related to the diocese, provide funds for many important needs & Vice President of Missions, Sister Marie sionate healing for all Lourdes such as campus ministries, relations with at Lourdes in 2008 and support projects Moore patients. the “what if.” They still could possibly lose 18 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 their home. So she prayed very hard. She Women and Men, Holy Together started to pray that they wouldn’t lose their By Julie Murphy little humble home. First, she recited her I was so excited when I arrived at the Carmel novena to St. Theresa. After her novena, Home. I anxiously got all my things gathered up she made a promise to the Little Flower. together to prepare myself for my interview with two Her promise was, if she was to have twelve very special servants for God. Clutching in one hand girls, she would give them all to her if they my tape recorder, my purse, and a really good cup of wouldn’t lose their house. hot chocolate, I went straight to the front desk and told On the last day after saying her no- the ladies that I was to be interviewing Sister Andrea vena, she fell fast asleep and her husband and Sister Bernadette for the WKC paper. also fell asleep. Suddenly, a cold hand lay Julie Murphy I was a little nervous, but at the same time I just knew that on her forehead, and woke her up. She they had a very special story to share with us, a story about Faith, quickly looked at her husband, and he was Hope, & Love - sisters who were raised together by two parents who were devout asleep, turned over on the other side. Then, Catholics, a family that had struggled through the Great Depression, a family just like she popped straight up from her bed, and yours and mine which have had their fair share of worries. said, “ Saint Theresa! We won’t lose the Through all of their ups and downs, their father and mother persevered. While house! We won’t lose the house!” And, we were chatting, I was completely enthralled with the stories they were sharing with they didn’t lose the house. Although she me about their childhood. I started to realize, that when we get the privilege to talk didn’t have twelve daughters, she did have with those who have lived a long life, we get a history lesson that isn’t in a book. It’s six, one went back to be with her Creator at hearing in the storyteller’s voice the love, and gratitude they have for their parents. And birth, and two were given to the religious still, while I sat patiently listening, just like with a good book, I wanted a happy ending, order of the Carmelites. “St. Theresa only and I got one. wanted two.” And two is what she got! Twice, Sister Andrea had me at the edge of my seat telling me of their life. I will With great confidence in our heav- share with you a true story told to Sister Andrea from her mother. Sister was already enly Father and our Blessed mother, with in the convent for ten years, and at this time was stationed in Chicago. the intercession of St. Theresa, they knew During the great depression, their parents had many worries. Mr. Niehaus was a they would survive the hardships they faced Sr. Bernadette and Sr. Andrea carpenter and things were so tight for everyone. No one could afford to hire a carpenter. during the depression. So many people were losing their homes. They were on one hand, very fortunate that Another miracle, which had my full attention, and on my edge of the seat, was the they owned their little house. But, that didn’t stop their mother from worrying about miracle of the tornado that hit Owensboro Ky. in 2000. Sister Andrea heard the roaring tornado coming very close to the Carmel Home. It was a very loud roar! Something she had never heard before. She quickly went to the chapel, carefully cradled the Blessed Sacrament in her arms, and took our Lord to the confessional room and prayed very, very hard. The tornado bounced and jumped over the Carmel Home. There was absolutely no damage whatsoever. There were a lot of trees down, many trees, but not even one window of Carmel Home was shattered. “Well, that is just simply miraculous!” Not only that, the statue of their Blessed Mother in the back of the building was still erect, while everything around it was destroyed. Now it’s time to introduce you to the lives of Sister Mary Bernadette of Our Lady of Lourdes and her younger sister, Sister Mary Andrea of the Holy Cross. The life of two sisters who were chosen by Almighty God to be His brides. The two Carmelite Sisters now reside at the Carmel Home for the aged in Owensboro Ky. Joseph A. Niehaus and Marie Naegele Niehaus raised six children. The oldest child was a boy, Robert Niehaus, and five daughters, Nelda May Niehaus, professed now as Sister Bernadette, was born May 22nd 1928, and, Winifred Estella Niehaus, professed now as Sister Andrea, born on July 28th 1930. The rest of the children are girls. Mary Angela; Dorothy Volz; Irene Wegman The Niehaus family, from Cincinnati Ohio, was raised by very strict, devout Catholic parents, who instilled in their children a profound love for prayer and devotions. They had a very strong devotion to our Blessed Mother and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which they all observed, and still do observe to this day, the First Friday of each month in honor of the Sacred Heart. They practiced the use of Holy Water, blessing themselves each night before retiring. Caring Hands, Loving Hearts “Wow” how beautiful!” I have never had that devotion in my household, but A Lenten collection of food benefited St. Vincent DePaul Society and Paducah Coopera- I really would like to change that. Changes are good, especially implementing more tive Ministry families in need. During the 4th & 5th Sundays of Lent, the Paducah Faith prayer and devotions in one’s life. Formation Classes sponsored the 9th Annual “Caring Hands, Loving Hearts” Food Drive Now, back to Sister Bernadette, and, Sister Andrea. Sister Bernadette was very that supplies those in need through both the Paducah Cooperative Ministry and St. Vincent close to her family, especially her younger sister, Sister Andrea, who is only two years DePaul Society. On the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Faith Formation students, Dawn Wientjes and younger than she. Sister Bernadette and Sister Andrea ran around the same group of Andee Shannon, asked the parishioners of St. Thomas More to consider helping others friends and enjoyed going to church dances, and were talented in playing the piano. less fortunate. After Mass pastor, Fr. Patrick Reynolds, joined with the group to hand out They shared with me how they both danced the jitterbug in their day. “That’s sounds brown paper bags with neon pink lists of the items most needed by the organization includ- like a lot of fun!” ing peanut butter, jelly, canned soup, macaroni and cheese, pasta, rice, jello, and cereal. Sister Bernadette shared with me that when she was a teenager she had the desire The message was taken to heart this Lenten season with a generous response of over 500 to start going to Mass on a daily basis before going to work. She said, “If I missed going bags filled by members of the parish. Submitted by Missy Eckenberg for St. Thomas More to church on any day it bothered me.” “I would miss it.” They could look outside from Parish, Paducah. Continued on page 23 Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 19 Center Hosts Engaged Encounter Program Eleven couples participated in the Catholic Engaged Encounter program Feb. 1- 3 at Mount Saint Joseph Confer- ence and Retreat Center. The program is an intense working weekend that helps a couple prepare for life as husband and wife. Mark and Kathy Danhauer served as leaders for the three-day program. Getting married concerns more than choosing a caterer and finding the perfect wedding dress. Marriage is one of the most life-challenging and serious commitments one will ever make. It can also be one of the most richly rewarding. Through a series of writings and shared exercises, couples participating in the program are challenged to explore many aspects of their relationship, their spiritual life and their expectations of marriage - in a deeper, more profound way than ever before. At right, Mark and Kathy Danhauer served as pro- gram leaders Feb. 1-3 for You are Invited the Engaged Encounter Mount Saint Joseph program at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Conference and Retreat Center Retreat Center. Eleven cou- 25th Anniversary Gala ples participated. Saturday, April 26 Mary: Mother of Mercy Saturday, August 9th, 2008 Live Auction•Raffle•Entertainment Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR Sts. Joe & Paul Parish Hall, Hors d’oeuvres served at 6 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Owensboro, Kentucky
Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a table of eight. Sponsored by the Marian Shrine Committee, All proceeds support the Center. For tickets, contact Jennifer Byrd www.marianshrineky.org For more information at [email protected] or call 270-229-0200 ext. 260 call Cathy Graham 270-683-4665 Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. is a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and a frequent host on EWTN. He leads retreats nationally and is the vice-postulator for the cause for the can- onization of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Fr. Apos- toli is the author of numerous books, including Paraclete: The Spirit of Truth in the Church (Servant).
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Mail your tax deductible donation to:Marian Shrine Committee, Brother Michael Moran, right, an artist who resides in New York City, leads a 2638 Wood Haven , Owensboro, KY 42303 “Heart of Creativity” retreat Feb. 22-24 at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The purpose of the retreat was to develop a method of meditation in one’s prayer life and to allow one to begin seeing with the eyes of an artist. mently agrees. “We need to get off our 20 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Tim Staples Delivers Powerful Messages butts and start taking charge instead of By Dawn C. Ligibel sitting back and being afraid of offending HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - Tim Staples of someone,” he exerted. Catholic Answers delivered two powerful Like many of the young people who messages to those who gathered at Sts. attended the night before, most people Peter and Paul Church in Hopkinsville on were impressed with the depth of Staples’ Friday, February 15, and Saturday, Feb- knowledge. ruary 16. His purpose in speaking to the Anita Jones, parishioner of Sts. Peter predominately Catholic audiences was to and Paul, claims that 90 percent of the get them motivated to live their faith and people she works with are non-Catholic. to talk about their faith.
16-year-old Patrick Muñoz listens raptly as Tim Staples of Catholic An- swers explained how it’s up to the Tim Staples of Catholic Answers holds an informal talk about chastity with elev- young people to save our culture and en young people in the narthex of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Hopkinsville on our world. “It’s been a long time since Friday, February 15, following his one-hour presentation on “Teen Apologetics.” anyone talked to us (young people) as The young people gathered around Staples are (front row, left to right): Chris a group,” Muñoz said. Muñoz traveled Kinnard, Jake Plank and Mckenzie Henderson. In the back row are Nicolette to Hopkinsville on Friday, February 15, Shouse and Logan Hulsmeyer. All are students at Sts. Peter and Paul School in with other members of his family and Hopkinsville. Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. Joe and Mazie T. Mastromarino listen church (St. Joe’s in Bowling Green) to Catholic faith, then I don’t think anyone intently to Tim Staples of Catholic An- hear Staples speak. Photo taken by can,” he said. swers on Saturday, February 16, at Sts. Dawn C. Ligibel. Staples made some of his most Peter and Paul Church in Hopkinsville. Staples offered a unique challenge to thought-provoking comments during an The Mastromarino’s attend church the youth who attended Friday night. “Do informal gathering in the narthex after his both at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkins- you believe that you can change our culture talk Friday night. Gathering around him ville and Resurrection Church in Daw- in one generation?” he asked. “Do you with rapt attention, eleven youth listened son Springs. Photo taken by Dawn C. believe you can change the world?” He as Staples discussed the importance of Ligibel. encouraged them to accomplish this by liv- chastity. “They hit you with bible readings and ing their Catholic faith. “What determines “He was talking about abstinence,” sometimes I don’t know how to answer,” your Catholicism is what you do when no explained 13-year-old Nicolette Shouse, she said after Staples’ talk on Saturday. one is looking,” Staples explained to the another eighth-grader who attends Sts. “He gave me a lot of answers today.” young people. Anita Jones, parishioner of Sts. Peter Peter and Paul School. “He said that if you “I think it’s amazing that he knows “He motivated me,” said Dan Li- and Paul Church in Hopkinsville, asks wait until your wedding day and you wear so much at such a young age,” said Pat gibel, a 17-year-old high school junior in Tim Staples of Catholic Answers for white, it would really mean something. I Higgins, member of Sts. Peter and Paul. Hopkinsville. “I want to live my Catholic help in explaining her Catholic faith to want to reach that goal,” she said. “I don’t know how he knows so much!” faith better and I want to do it while no- co-workers. Staples traveled to Hop- Motivating the young people to Higgins exclaimed. body is looking.” kinsville on February 15 and 16 to con- think differently was not Staples’ only Fr. John Thomas, pastor of Sts. “I don’t show my faith,” admitted duct a ‘mini-mission’ about defending accomplishment during his talks. “What Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, was also 15-year-old Jennifer Hanks, a freshman in and evangelizing the Catholic faith. Catholics need to start doing is acting impressed with both of Staples’ talks, Hopkinsville. “I practice at church, but I Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. Catholic,” Staples argued. In addition, he which he referred to as a ‘mini-mission.’ forget about it elsewhere. I need to start said that Catholics need to evangelize. ing Green to hear Staples talk. “I want “I would love to have him back for a living it more.” “I had to look at my feet when he to learn more about my faith now,” he full-week mission,” Fr. Thomas said. “I Staples, who converted to Catholi- made the comment about how Catho- added. think he really touched some people this cism twenty years ago and has been teach- lics don’t evangelize,” admitted Nicole “What really caught my attention weekend,” Fr. Thomas explained. ing apologetics for the past fourteen years, Mowen, parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul. was when he was talking about how he Staples certainly ‘touched’ some au- urged the young people to truly get to know “He was speaking to me.” couldn’t disprove the Catholic faith (when dience members on Saturday when he said, their Catholic faith. “Catholics leave the “He calls you and inspires you to be he was still protestant),” said 14-year-old “Sometimes I just want to slap Catholics! faith because they never knew the faith,” prepared to know what your faith is about Jake Plank, an eighth-grade student at Sts. We are spoiled rotten,” he claimed. “Jesus Staples explained. and not just go through the motions,” said Peter and Paul School in Hopkinsville. didn’t just give us a book, He gave us the “There is no way I could defend my Connie Hulsmeyer, another member of Sts. Ligibel agreed. “If a man with that Church.” Staples proceeded to explain faith,” claimed 15-year-old Paul Conrad, Peter and Paul. much knowledge cannot disprove the who traveled to Hopkinsville from Bowl- Hulsmeyer’s husband, Bart, vehe- Continued on page 21 Pilgrimage To St. Anne De Beaupre, Canada The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 21 2007-2008 Nomination Form for the Diocese of Owensboro Join Monsignor Bernard Powers on a 9-day pilgrimage on June 29 to July 11, 2008. Bishop John J. McRaith Catechetical Leader Award Visit Niagara Falls, St. Joseph Shrine, Montreal, Cap de la Madeleine shrine, The Offices of Faith Formation, Youth Ministry and Lay Ministry and Forma- St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec and other points of interest. tion are asking for nominations for the Bishop John J. McRaith Catechetical Leader Includes all meals except 3 lunches. Double occupancy $1,588.00 Award. The recipient of this award will be announced at the Appreciation Dinner for For information call: Msgr. Bernard Powers 270-233-3443 Catechetical and Youth Ministers on May 12, 2008 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Ray Grudizelanek 270-842-3628. Owensboro, Kentucky. Anyone from the Diocese of Owensboro may nominate an individual for this award. The Catechetical leader is to be currently employed in a parish in the Diocese of Owensboro and to have served in this diocese for a minimum of 5 years as a Director of Religious Education, Coordinator of Religious Education, Pastoral Associate or Youth Minister. The recipient of the award is a role model as an outstanding human being; com- mitted to Diocesan, Parish and Community service; shows a deep sense of spirituality; is knowledgeable, and committed to continuing their intellectual, spiritual and collab- orative growth. The deadline for nominations is April 18, 2008. The Core Committee for Religious Education, consisting of the Diocesan Directors of Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Lay Ministry and Outreach, and Professional Youth and Catechetical Ministers will discern and select the recipient. All nomination forms should be mailed to the Religious Education Office, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301-2130 by April 18, 2008. Nominee ______Address ______Parish ______Nominated by: Name ______Address ______Sisters’ Retreat ______Phone ______Father Troy Overton, OFM, right, led a spring retreat for about 15 Ursuline Sisters Relation to nominee ______of Mount Saint Joseph from March 2-6 at the Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse. On a separate page, please comment on the nominee’s performance as a Catecheti- The sisters ate lunch in silence each day to reflect on his teachings. cal Minister. Please describe the nominee’s performance in the following categories: • Why should this person be honored with the Bishop John J. McRaith Catechetical Tim Staples Delivers Powerful Messages Award? (Continued from page 20) • Describe this person’s commitment as a Catechetical Leader. • How has this person aided Catechists and/or Youth Leaders to improve their minis- how all biblical and historical facts show that it was Jesus who started the Catholic try? Church. • How is this person a Christian role model for Catechists, Youth Leaders and parish- “He’s so right. We’re so spoiled,” said Mary Curtsinger, member of Sts. Peter ioners? Give an example. and Paul. “We don’t appreciate our religion.” • Does this person volunteer time and talent apart from parish duties? If so, give details Curtsinger’s daughter, Judy, also a member of Sts. Peter and Paul, agreed. “Catho- of her or his involvement. lics should talk about their faith.” • How well does this person work with the pastor, professional colleagues and parish- Joe Mastromarino, who attends at both Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville and ioners? Resurrection Church in Dawson Springs, offered an interesting perspective on living his faith. When he and his wife Mazie spend half the year in New Mexico they feel at home in their Catholic faith because they are surrounded by so many Catholics. “We feel that here (in Western Kentucky), you stand out. This is not Catholic country,” Mastromarino explained with a chuckle. “I understand what he means when he says we are quiet about our faith.” “I feel like I’m very timid. Too timid,” admitted Joe Wathen, a member of St. Pius X in Owensboro who traveled with his wife Sara to Hopkinsville for Staples talk on Saturday. “But I bought books and tapes to learn how to be an apologetic,” Wathen committed. “I think that young man put us all to shame,” claimed Arsha Battah, parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville. “After hearing him talk about how we need to evangelize, I told myself ‘I can do that. I can speak up about my faith.’ And I will,” Battah exerted. Welcome Into The Church In the picture at right, Resurrection Parish, Dawson Springs, welcomed Christo- pher Sterling Morgan, son of Mary and Troy Morgan; Godparents Suzie & Kenny Wallace. Father Andy Garner is at right rear. ALso baptized in the parish recently was Kirk Thomas LaGrange, son of Greg & Casey LaGrange. Submitted by R.L. Coffey 22 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Brescia hosts Arts Week, further enhancing the liberal arts in education By Matt Weafer scheduled a viewing of Water, a Bollywood- and Academy Award-nominated for- OWENSBORO,Ky. - For one week in eign language film. “Driver and I realized we could easily add music to the mix February, Brescia University celebrated with performances by students and faculty,” Bartholomy said. “And within ten a culturally diverse collection of arts in minutes we had a real Arts Week.” And the response was good for a first year, he Arts Week. said. A small crowd attended Goebel’s presentation, “Writer on Writer: An Evening Theo Mallas, a student pianist and with Joey Goebel.” writer performed; local writers gathered “It’s kind of weird that anyone would prefer to hear me speak instead of watch to read their works; an internationally American Idol,” Goebel said. “But I have a wonderful time anytime I reconnect published author and Brescia gradu- with my old Brescia friends.” As a liberal arts college, the incorporation of arts is ate spoke; and a three-dimensional art essential to the students’ educations. An education in arts is nothing without live teacher from Louisville hosted a work- performances and exhibitions as art depends on human interaction and examina- shop. tion. Art exhibits, performances and With the Anna Eaton Stout Art Gallery, Brescia displays new local art — pri- events are regular occasions on Bres- marily student art — with new shows going up every few weeks. cia’s campus. But Feb. 18 to 22 turned In March, area high school students displayed their art for the Annual High School into an amalgamation of artistic events. Juried Art Exhibition. “Arts Week happened as many good The 3rd Tuesday Coffeehouse, which originated in 1996, is a pulpit for lo- things happen — incidentally rather cal writers to read new works to a receptive audience. Every third Tuesday of the than deliberately,” David Bartholomy, month during the school year, writers and literature fans travel — some from as far associate professor of English, said. Art instructor Steve Driver had scheduled Emily Trick, a three-dimen- sional art teacher at Assumption High School in Louisville, to visit campus for a couple of days and display her work in the Anna Eaton Stout Art Gallery. “Inner Self” by Annie Schultz, an OCHS Meanwhile, Bartholomy had in- student. It won first place in paintings vited 2002 Brescia graduate, an interna- for the Brescia’s High School Juried tionally published author, Joey Goebel, Art Show in the Anna Eaton Stoute Art to Brescia to host a writing presentation. Gallery. And the monthly 3rd Tuesday Coffee- house also fell in that week. who performed at the 3rd Tuesday Cof- Art instructor David Stratton also feehouse and gave workshops. “Maybe the most significant way creative writing has contributed to the arts at Brescia, though, and of course to the liberal arts,” Bartholomy said, “is by offering all Brescia students who had even the slightest interest in creative writing an opportunity to explore and expand their talent.” During one of David Bartholomy’s recent Creative Writing classes at Brescia As a result, dozens of students University, from left to right, Ashley Boswell, Jason Chaffin, Amanda Hudson, have flourished as writers, he said. “In Associate Professor of English David Bartholomy and Clayton Galloway, the each of those years, there has been a group offered a critique of a short story. You first heard these writers’ names group of those students on campus who here! Matt Weafer photo have added something fresh to the arts as Lexington, Frankfort and Indianapolis — for the recitation and performance of scene here,” he said. Goebel, who has new literature and music. Opportunities such as these provide students the avenue had both of his novels, The Anomalies they need to further their education. and Torture the Artist published in 10 Artists learn through practice and criticism. Bartholomy said the creative different countries, will see his third writing program at Brescia has been evolving since the late 1960s. novel, Commonwealth, in print on June “Creative writing has enhanced the arts scene on campus in many ways,” 13. Bartholomy said. “It brought writers to campus to work with our students and to “The teachers at Brescia always give readings.” Through the evolution of the creative writing program, students encouraged me to pursue writing,” have attended coffeehouses and published work in a literary journal every year or Goebel said. “They also widened my two, until 1994 when the journal became an annual publication. horizons in terms of what I read. The Some of the journals were Toads’ Tools, The Parrot Review, and Last Tango in English faculty there is a group of the Twilight Zone. Open 24 Hours became the title in 1985 and has since remained charismatic individuals and they made the same. The 2008 edition of Open 24 Hours debuts at the April Coffeehouse in literature seem cool to me. They have Woodward’s Café in the Riverpark Center April 15 at 7 p.m. an infectious appreciation for the writ- “Wobbled Waddle” by Inga Steenber- ten word and it definitely rubbed off on gen of Barren County High School. In 1995, Open 24 Hours began publishing work from former students as well as current. By 1998, the journal began publishing work from local writers me.” The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 23 St. Thomas More Parish High School Youth Ministry Presented a Living Stations of the Cross By Missy Eckenberg In order to integrate an awareness of God’s pres- ence with Christ’s love and self-sacrifice during the Lenten season, the St. Thomas More High School Youth Ministry, Paducah, presented a Living Stations of the Cross Friday, February 22, 2008 for parishioners after holy hour devotion. Through the hard work of Youth Group mem- bers, the Living Stations blessed those in atten- dance with a powerful re- minder of true sacrifice. St. Thomas More parishioners watch as the youth group Youth Minister, Danny portrays Station 6, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus Thomas, expressed great appreciation to seminar- ian, Steve Hohman, who A reverent silence is present as Station 12 depicts Jesus dying on the cross. coordinated the effort. In the photo at near right, Excitement builds as the youth await the beginning of the Living Stations of the Cross - L to R - Katie Hagan, Julia Colgan, Jessica Jones, Bryan Clark, Sal- ly Thompson.
In the photo at far right, St. Thomas More Youth Group Members prepare to present a Living Sta- tions of the Cross; members L to R - Jessica Jones, Julia Colgan, Katie Hagan, Eric Butterbaugh, Andee Shannon, Sally Thompson, Dawn Wientjes, Josh Mer- edith, Bryan Clark, Andrew Rivadeniera, and seated Sean Butterbaugh. Photos by Missy Eckenberg to the priest give a talk about her life. She was the only Carmelite that Sister Bernadette Women and Men, Holy Together knew and it just stuck in her head. Ultimately, with the Lords will, she entered into the (Continued from page 18) Carmelite Order at the tender age of 18. to start going to Mass on a daily basis before going to work. She said, “If I missed going When Sister Andrea was a young girl she too dreamed of being a Sister, a bride to church on any day, it bothered me... I would miss it.” They could look outside from of Christ. She knew at a very young age what she wanted. When a grown up would their home and see the steeple of the church and just walk to Mass every day. It was approach her as a child, they would ask; “What do you want to be when you grow up?” in her teens that she felt the calling to be in the religious order. As we were talking, it She would always reply; “I want to be a Nun!” Once she enter into the order, Sister was so much fun watching them reminisce about their childhood. “Sister Bernadette told me she never, ever looked back on her decision. said, some other sisters from a religious order took my sister and I to the Mother House We want to congratulate Sister Bernadette with her upcoming Anniversary. Sister in Oldenburg, In. They thought the we might be interested in their order and thought I will be celebrating her 60th year as a Carmelite. That means we have had 60 years of might want to be a teacher. I didn’t want to be teacher, but you know, maybe my sister her devotion to our Lord and many, many prayers and sacrifices that she has made for would. She would be a good teacher.” all those she loves. That precisely means we all should be truly grateful for her service Sister Andrea quickly chimed in saying; “No, I didn’t want to be a teacher.” As to God. Sister has prayed for the whole world. She Bernadette has devoted her whole I recall, Sister Bernadette mentioned to me that the pastor told her she would make a life serving God. We’re all just a little bit closer to heaven because of her service. good Carmelite… Sister Andrea pointed out to me that her sister was always the more Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your hard work caring for the aged. contemplative type. Whereas she, Sister Andrea, would be a good teacher because she Thank you for praying for the world and making so many novenas for the conversion was always the more outgoing one. Therefore, she revealed to me that the two sisters of souls. were often referred to as Martha and Mary, from the gospel. That was just fine with Sister Bernadette and Sister Andrea are Angels from heaven. We’re so extremely the both of them because Jesus loved them both very much. blessed to have the two of them lifting up their prayers for the conversion of the world. Their mother was so devoted to St. Terese of the Little Flower and once a year I love you both very, very much. +JMJ+ Julie Murphy they would go the parish of St. Terese with their mother and say the novena and listen 24 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Many Extra Volunteer Hands Needed For God’s Work PADUCAH,Ky. - On Thursday, February 14, 2008, St. Thomas More hosted a luncheon to honor the dedication of the office volunteers who provide well over 2,000 hours of administrative assistance annually. These individuals volunteered their time weekly to provide the needed “extra hands” to supplement the work of the parish staff by an- swering phones, greeting visitors, preparing mailings, counting offerings, organizing funeral meals, along with other projects that needed assistance. It takes many hands to do God’s work and these volunteers worked diligently to make the parish run smoothly in the last year.
In the picture below, Offering counters George McMinn, Frank Heavrin, Fr. Pat Reynolds, pastor, Bill Dannenmueller, Norbert Schmitt converse after lunch. In the photo at right, Lois Hammet, Sheri Halicks (background), Earline Wurth, Fr. Pat Reynolds,pastor, Ginny Hunt, Martha Floyd (background) enjoy the fellow- ship. Missy Eckenberg Photos
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In Love the quilts to Hope Unlimited, an organization in Paducah, Kentucky, which pro- vides assistance to prospective mothers. A copy of the following note is pinned hours each week creating, to each quilt. “This baby quilt was made with much love by Patty Arington, by hand, beau- a member of St. Mary of the Fields parish in LaCenter, Kentucky. Mrs. Aring- tiful baby quilts ton, now 82 years ‘young,’ and her late husband, Charles, raised ten children. such as the Patty continues to help raise her grandchildren and great grandchildren. May ones shown the mother who receives this quilt feel the love of God and of Mrs. Arington and Patty Arington is doing something positive to help mothers-to- in this picture. wrap her baby with much love.” Elaine Wood Photo; text submitted by Sr. Teresa be to “choose life” for their unborn babies. She spends many She donates Riley, St. Mary of the Fields parish, LaCenter, KY The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 25
Summer Retreats for Women Religious July 6-12, 2008
Mount Saint Joseph Memorial Garden
Vowed: Faithful and Free? Conference Retreat Directed by Barbara A. Metz, SNDdeN Participants in the Directed Retreat will meet Women’s Retreat each day with a spiritual guide: Sister Cheryl, right, leads a group discussion during the women’s retreat. Feb. 29-March 2 at Mount Sister Mary Matthias Ward, OSU Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The retreat was titled, “Ordinary Miracles: Life Les- Sister Helen O’Brien, OSU sons from Women in the Bible.” MSJ Photo This week-long summer retreat begins Sunday at 6 p.m. and ends Saturday at 9 a.m. Cost: $450 residents or $275 commuters To register, call Kathy McCarty 270-229-0200 ext. 413 [email protected] Sister Barbara Metz A brochure can be found online at www.msjcenter.org
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can help through a retreat experience. This confidential week- end retreat facilitates spiritual, psychological, and emotional Seminarians’ Retreat healing. Through the warm, caring, non-judgemental support Seminarians from St. Meinrad, Ind., spent the week of March 8-14 on retreat at the Mount Saint Jo- of the team, retreatants will experience the peaceful healing seph Conference and Retreat Center. Ursuline Sisters Marietta Wethington and Ann McGrew, and love and mercy of God. Mothers, spouses, and others Sister Evelyn Craig, IHM, led spiritual direction. Pictured in the first row, (left to right) are Jeff Estacio, hurt by abortion are welcome to make the retreat. Brother Macario Martinez-Arjona, Ryan McCoy, Jorge Gomez, and Paco Macias; second row (l-r) Da- The next retreat will be held in Nashville, TN, April vid Proctor, Leonardo Soncaire, Noah Diehm, Roger Leavines, Sister Marietta (standing) and Jacob Niemand; third row (l-r), Chris Hess, Brother Guerric Letter, Father Guerric DeBona, Father Joe Mori- 25-27. For more information on how to register go to www. arty, Father Larry Richardt, Ernesto Calvillo, Sister Evelyn and Sister Ann. MSJ Photo hopeafterabortiontn.com . 26 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Dr. Martin Luther King’s Answers About Civil Rights Still Right On In Pro-Life Battles Today By Ed Hoskins, President, the anesthetizing security of stained-glass islation that will help protect the unborn. Owensboro Right To Life Committee windows.” There are those in the pro-life arena who During the month of January, there We in the pro-life movement have would prefer to wait until all hearts are are two significant dates that are observed. witnessed a few promising changes in the changed before pursuing the enactment of The first date is January 15th, the birthday last 35 years. Think how much more can pro-life legislation, suggesting that laws of the courageous civil-rights leader, Mar- be accomplished if we have the support will not stop abortions. Allow me to reply tin Luther King, Jr. The other is January and purposeful action of all who believe by once more quoting Dr. King. When a 22nd, the day of the infamous Roe v. Wade abortion is wrong. If all people of faith fellow civil-rights worker suggested that and Doe v. Bolton 1973 U.S. Supreme heard their pastors speak out against abor- enactment of civil-rights laws would not Court decisions, which effectively legal- tion, and if more churches became actively force the segregationists to respect him, he ized abortion for any reason throughout all involved in the cause, imagine how many said, “It may be true that the law cannot nine months of pregnancy. more prayers would be said and how much make a man love me, but it can keep him Dr. King was an extremely intelli- Ed Hoskins, President, Owensboro more could be done to bring an end to this from lynching me, and I think that’s pretty gent, articulate and insightful individual. Right To Life Committee atrocity. important.” Obviously, laws will not pre- His writings and speeches always seemed seconds -- over 3,500 per day. Since the Unfortunately, pro-lifers have been vent all abortions, but they will certainly to reflect not only his intellect, but they 1973 decisions, there have been over 49 accused of being too one-issue oriented. force the discouragement of abortion, also provided a clear explanation as to why million unborn babies slaughtered in this I would like to respond to this assertion resulting in the sparing of many unborn he was pursuing the just and long-overdue country. To put this abomination on this by, again, quoting Dr. King, “Injustice babies from a cruel and unjust fate. civil rights for his fellow African-Ameri- country into perspective, the number of anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” If you have been waiting for an can citizens. The obstacles he faced in aborted babies is equal to the population and “whatever affects one directly, affects opportunity to join the ranks to battle for convincing others to join him in his valiant of seventeen mid-western states. To quote all indirectly.” We do not live in a vacuum. this moral and noble cause, there are many struggle to effect these rights were also Dr. King, “We will have to repent in this Whenever our society legally extinguishes organizations that promote the dignity of expressed in King’s speeches and writings. generation not merely for the vitriolic the most defenseless and the most innocent life through which you can help, either These obstacles are glaringly similar to words and the actions of the bad people, with impunity, the value of our own lives with your financial support or through vol- those that the pro-life advocates confront but for the appalling silence of the good has been markedly diminished. unteering. Some organizations in our area in their moral battle to effect the protection people.” Yes, we in the pro-life movement are Birthright, Care Net, Catholic Chari- of the “right to life” of the innocent unborn In his “Letter from the Birmingham must continue to pray to change hearts ties, Rachel’s Vineyard, and, of course, the babies. Jail,” Dr. King responds to his fellow and educate society about the atrocity of Right to Life of Owensboro. One of the most disheartening clergy who were critical of his peaceful abortion and the God-given right to life. If you would like to join or know obstacles the pro-life movement faces is demonstrations, calling them unwise and However, the unborn, who may be facing a more about what we’re doing at the Right – SILENCE. It’s unbelievable how so untimely. He succinctly expressed his horrific, painful death in the womb, do not to Life of Owensboro, call the office at many people who profess to be pro-life disappointment, writing “…and too many have the luxury of waiting until all hearts 270-685-4922 or stop by at 1115 Tamarack can continue to be so complacently silent others have been more cautious than cou- are changed. Continued efforts must be Rd., Suite 200. when an abortion is performed every 24 rageous and have remained silent behind taken to encourage the enactment of leg- Holy Name Students Did Well at KUNA By Megan Tigue HENDERSON,Ky. - Recently students from my school, Holy Name, attended the Ken- tucky United Nations Assembly. We did exceptionally well and had a great time. We chose five United Nations countries to represent: Russia, Iceland, Netherlands, Brazil, and Kuwait. We presented a proposal from each country, and we all did very well. We also participated in other important aspects of the conference. Sarah Hodge was elected to the Leadership Team and led us throughout the conference. Caroline Williams, Ryan Nally, Jamie Gibson, and Alisia Peralta represented us in the Security Council. Helen Beckert and Weston Coward each won an outstanding speaker award. Our country of Russia also won an award for best overall country and I was named the outstanding Media Corps representative. This KUNA really was a great experience for all of the delegates. In photo at right, Alex Caudill and Ryan Nally, dressed in their Russian Federation costumes at KUNA. Ky. Green Energy Roadshow Stopping at Maple Mount The 2008 Kentucky Green Energy Road Show is coming to Mount Saint Joseph on Saturday, April 5, the only chance west of Interstate 65 to attend workshops on Once More With Love renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building. A Marriage Preparation Program for couples preparing for marriage after one or both Those who register by March 26 can take advantage of a discounted registration persons have experienced a divorce or death of a former spouse. fee. For more information and to register, visit www.kysolar.org. The local sponsor is Saturday, April 12, 2008, St. Johns Parish, 6705 Old US Hwy 45 S.,Paducah, KY Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. 42003 Telephone: (270) 683-1545 ext 357, or [email protected] Spinners’ Wool Gathering a knitting experience The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 27
Eleven “spinners” from throughout Western Kentucky came Debbie Webb, left, a professional shepherdess who owns a flock of sheep used mainly for their wool, to Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center at Ma- explains the art of spinning, the raising of sheep, and the dyeing of the wool to a group of fellow ple Mount Feb. 2 to spin together and to share ideas. Spin- spinners from throughout Western Kentucky attending a three-day gathering Feb. 1-3 at Mount Saint ner Debbie Webb (right) spins away under the watchful eyes Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. Also looking on are some of the 21 youths from Saint Joseph of fellow spinner Joyce Webb (center) and Ursuline Sister Parish in Central City who were attending a religious education program at the Center at the same Eva Boone. MSJ Photos time. August 29-31st, 2008 Mount St. Joseph Retreat Weekend Registration Form (Please Print or Type)
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City/State/Zip:______Send this remembrance and donation to: Marian Shrine, c/o Jean Fulkerson, 526 E. 13th Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101-2639 To have a carnation placed in the Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church/ Model of All Christians, please send the name along with the coupon below and a donation of $10.00 for each name. So that with each name a carnation will be placed near the statue of Our Blessed Mother along with your $10.00 offering. Are you hurting since your abortion? Have you experienced depression, guilt, deep sorrow, emptiness, lowered self-esteem, anxiety, anger, difficulty with relationships, and more? You are not alone. Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green, KY and Rachel’s Vineyard of Nashville, TN , can help through a retreat experience. This confidential weekend retreat facilitates spiritual, psychological, and emotional healing. Through the warm, caring, non-judgemental support of the team, retreatants will experience the peaceful healing love and mercy of God. Mothers, spouses, and others hurt by abortion are welcome to make the retreat. Another picture for Come and See, Holy Name School Music Teacher, Janet Bar- The next retreat will be held in Nashville, TN, April 25-27. For more infor- kley teaches the children a song which they preformed for their parents later on mation on how to register go to www.hopeafterabortiontn.com . in the program. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 29 11th Annual Youth 2000 Retreat at Brescia University By Tami Schneider What makes over 450 people attend an event, despite the worst snow storm Kentucky has seen this winter? What makes young people beg their parents to take them to a retreat instead of parents forcing their children to go? What makes high schoolers and chaperones sit and kneel on a hard floor for a whole weekend? What makes young people crowed in one room behave so well? The simplified answer is: Jesus. Prayer, quiet, sacraments, song and enthusiasm echoed through Brescia University’s gym the weekend of March 7-9. For 11 straight years, young people have flocked to this Owensboro university campus to be spiritually fed along with hundreds of their peers. In this world of constant busyness and change, young people are looking for something solid to hold on to. Year after year, they return to Youth 2000, sometimes bringing new friends with them. Only those who experience it truly understand how it deeply touches the heart. “I look forward to every year. This is one of the high points of my whole year,” said Jessica Veach. The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal from inner city New York emcee the event each year in conjunction with the Marian Shrine Committee and the Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry. Br. Maximilian Stelmachowski, CFR is a local favorite. Is it possible for a religious to be so full Fr. Joseph Mary (above), Bishop McRaith and of energy and joy and be so dedicated several other priests listened to confessions to God and his vocation at the same all weekend at this year’s Youth 2000 retreat. time? Brother Max proves to us that it’s possible. He joined in the hand also made an important presence during motions with the songs, told all sorts the weekend. Some gave witness talks or of stories and jokes and even took teachings, or acted as small group leaders. part in a snowball fight or two. Also Bishop John McRaith, participated giving of their time and talents were in the Youth 2000 weekend by hearing Br. Crispine Rinaldi, CFR and Br. Like confessions on Saturday afternoon and Leighton, CFR. celebrating the closing Mass Sunday morning. Fr. Joseph Mary Brown, of the He encouraged them saying: “Live with that Community of St. John, and Fr. Robert hope, my young friends, that Jesus loves Stanion, CFR, were the principle you… we end by hoping more than ever that speakers this year. Fr. Joseph Mary we can come close to Jesus.” shone with humble holiness and clear Katie Riney (right) began preaching, while Fr. Robert taught with considering a vocation to the his quick wit and colorful examples. religious life at the Youth 2000 In the picture below, Jessica Veach (cen- The Dominican Sisters of Nashville, retreat last year. This year she the Carmelites Sister of the Diving ter) has come to Youth 2000 for the past (and Laura Ruth Edge) served four years. Even though she usually comes Heart of Jesus from St. Louis and by singing in the choir. She Owensboro, the Franciscan Sisters by herself, she says that the annual retreat Jessy Hagan adores Christ in the plans on entering the Carmelite helps her feel more connected. Tami Sch- of the Renewal from NY and the an Sisters of the Divine Heart of Ursuline Sister from Mount St. Joseph Blessed Sacrament as the young neider photos people were leaving Saturday evening. Jesus in the fall. Louisville Ursulines Celebrate 150 Years Several Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph attended a Mass at Louisville’s Cathedral of the Assumption on Jan. 27 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville.
Sister Barbara Jean Head shakes hands with Louisville Archbishop Joseph Kurtz fol- lowing the Mass to celebrate the Ursuline Sisters of Louis- ville’s 150th anniversary.
In the picture above, Sister Amanda Rose Mahoney, left, prepares to embrace Sister Mary Matthias Ward as Sister Emma Anne Munsterman looks on. Sister Amanda and Sister Emma Anne reside together in Louisville and Sister Mary Matthias lives in Gallup, N.M. The three reunited at Louisville’s Cathedral of the Assumption Jan. 27 to celebrate the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville’s 150th anniversary. 30 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Sharing a Diocesan Middle School Lock-In Never Ceases To Amaze Me
On Friday night, February 8, 2008, 261 middle school youth along with 48 adults representing 17 parishes went the distance at the annual Diocesan Middle School Lock-in. Submitted Photo they are and I know they don’t do it for the recognition, however, I sincerely appreciate By Melinda Prunty, Director, Office for Youth Ministry them. I couldn’t do what I do without them. It’s an event that began over 15 years ago.....that has lasted and continues to have Yet, in spite of the many years I have helped organize and worked the lock-in, interest that never wanes. On Friday night, February 8, 2008, 261 middle school youth it NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME at how popular this event is....my prayer is that along with 48 adults representing 17 parishes went the distance at our annual Middle some seeds have been planted that will sprout and grow as the years go by. School Lock-in. This year we had the help of 19 Purple Police as well as the assistance of Ben Warrell, our new Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center Director. The Purple Police, high school students that volunteer to assist at the event, were created approximately ten years ago. They help with every aspect by assisting with icebreak- Holy Name Wins Regional Governor’s Cup ers, the prayer service if needed, serving pizza and drinks, rotating through the various Holy Name took first in the regional Governor’s Cup competition held at Owens- activities to make sure there are no “wall flowers,” and getting participants involved boro Middle School in February. The academic team will now advance to state while at the same time making sure there is no purple. Ben coordinated icebreakers, competition the weekend of March 15 in Louisville. The Academic Team Mem- because he is just that good with games (he has a Recreation Degree from EKU), and bers are: Helen Beckert, Evie Beckert, Megan Tigue, Jamie Gibson, Anna Kelley, led Folk Dancing and generally whatever else needed to be done. Eric Johnson, Carlo Casino, Mareea Thomas, Marshall Howell, Caroline Williams, This year we had to take it back to the Owensboro Family YMCA since the Health Weston Coward, Maggie Hagan, Anna Leigh McVicar, Alex Yates, Catherine Gal- Park has stopped hosting such events. However, the YMCA now has a climbing wall braith, Melanie Ashworth and the team is coached by Tom Tweddell. Holy Name and Dance, Dance Revolution which kept many entertained for hours. Photo. The evening began with introductions, icebreakers and opening prayer. Ken Caselden, Youth Minister from Sts. Joseph and Paul Church in Owensboro, along with the help of “some of his friends” (several youth from his parish) challenged participants to be strong and to keep searching and growing in their faith. After the prayer service, pizza was served and the fun began. Swimming was available for two hours while karaoke, board games, volleyball, corn hole, bocce and other activities were running “all night long.” Two big hits were the boys and girls 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, and the Folk Dancing. Why would anyone stay up all night with middle school youth, you might ask? Because it may be the first experience of fun in the name of the Church that gives the participants, many of whom are from small rural parishes, a glimpse of the bigger Church. You mean there are MORE Catholic youth than just the 10 that go to my parish? So while it is a lot of work and stressful because of the great responsibility in sponsoring a lock-in, it is worth it to accomplish our goal of giving young Catholics an experience of the bigger Church. And I would like to say a big thank you to all of the adults who are just crazy enough to take the time to get the kids interested, registered, transported and are willing to play with them ALL night....to sacrifice in the hopes that they will remember that the Church is much more than a building and a bunch of rules. There are adults who care and are willing to sacrifice and faith can be fun. I must also say a big thank you to the group of youth ministers and volunteers who gave up time to help plan and helped work this event. I don’t want to list names because I don’t want to take the chance of leaving someone out, but they know who St. Charles, Bardwell St. Martin, Rome The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 31 HAPPY Bennie & Brenda Stigall, 25 Nicholas & Patricia Bumm, 56 ANNIVERSARY St. Edward, Fulton Raphael & Antoinette Ebelhar, 57 St. Stephen, Cadiz Marriage Celebrations for April Jack & Dolores Quinton, 53 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Alfred & Victoria Gremillion, 52 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and over 50 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah Gerald & Cindy Mattingly, 25 St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro years of Marriage Richard & Stephanie Kuehn, 25 Sam & Betty Coomes, 40 Archie & Angela Clark, Jr., 53 St. Henry, Aurora J. Edgar & Amelia Evans, 55 Richard & Sarah Grimsley, 25 Blessed Mother Jack & Dodee Sergeant, 57 David & Mary Ann Howard, 61 Anthony E. & Mary Alice Higdon, 56 David & Debbie Ward, 25 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Aubrey & Virginia Mayfield, 60 Henry T. & Agnes M. Luckett, 66 Edward & Phyllis Bittel, 50 C. V. & Mabel Higdon, 62 Eugene & Nora Mayfield, 57 Wathen & Jeanette Medley, Jr., 25 Hayden & Bobbie Head, 60 David & Deborah Cissell, 25 St. Michael, Oak Grove Preston & Nina Van Bussum, 60 Ward & Mildred Pedley, 53 St. Joseph, Bowling Green Tim & Andrea Banasiak, 25 Fred & Faye Whelan, 53 Kenneth & Wanda Ward, 58 Julian & Betty Durbin, 58 Perry & Elizabeth Elder, 53 St. Thomas More, Paducah Dennis & Thelma Clark, 56 John & Constance Barbalas, 53 St. Paul, Leitchfield Filemon & Luisa R. Montoya, 25 Carl & Mildred Spurrier, 55 St. Joseph, Leitchfield Robert & Anna Frances Portman, 52 Larry & Judy Bufford, 40 Paul & Joyce Christian, 60 Gerald & Jane White, 52 Carmon & Jackie Milliner, 54 St. William, Knottsville Christ the King, Madisonville St. Joseph, Mayfield Rudolph & Agnes Milliner, 62 Jerome & Betty Hamilton, 53 Fred & Helen Harris, 63 Larry & Helen Sullivan, 40 St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley Frankie & Laura Fulkerson, 25 Holy Name, Henderson Joe & Anne Mikez, 53 Joe & Jean Coomes, 59 St. William, Marion John & Martha Halterman, Jr., 40 Charles & Joyce Stratton, 63 Joseph & Dolores Wathen, 52 Jack & Debbie Mason, 40 Thomas & Peg Lewis, 40 William & Eileen Hicks, 64 St. Peter, Waverly Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Robert & Virginia Davidson, 60 St. Lawrence, Philpot Joe & Rose Curry, 50 Kenneth & Mavis Cain, 51 Paul & Hallie Vorbeck, 58 Victor & Lois Johnson, 53 St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro Paul & Jean McCarty, 57 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green St. Mary, Franklin Lowell & Laquita Coomes, 40 Henry & Mary Patton, 60 James & Kathy Adams, 40 Calvin & Lois & Oshefsky, 54 John T. & Wanda Williams, 52 John & Clara Patton, 52 James & Helen Bailey, 52 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho James & Jeannetta Mayfield, 54 Roy & Shirley Poole, 52 Robert & Rena Livsey, 55 Bernard & Patty Ann Beyke, 59 Charles & Ruth Ann Mayfield, 55 Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Louis & Jean McCarty, 58 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Ed & Dorothy Kacer, 60 Steve & Lucy Kaelin, 25 St. Mark, Eddyville Richard & Susan Myldy, 25 Sts. Peter and Paul, Hopkinsville Frank & Barbara Crump, 53 Oscar V. & Bernadette Strickland, 61 Rick & Virginia Bickett, 63 Bill & Harriette Hancock, 53 Frank B. & Ann R. Harris, 57 Walter E. & Marilyn Joanne Reibel, 51 St. Rose, Cloverport Anthony & Sandra Mueller, 60 Joseph B. & Mary Mudd, 55 H. C. & Shirley Reardon, 54 Thomas & Martha Rhodes, 56 Robert L.& Mary Vollman, 55 Immaculate Conception, Earlington Young Adults: Who Are We? Gene & Edna Clark, 56 By Tami Schneider John & Velma Davis, 40 In a world of people affected by natural disasters, broken homes and shallow friend- Gene & Barbara Davis, 66 ships, it is not uncommon for young adults to ask themselves who they are and where they Bob & Beverly Steckler, 55 fit in. Those men and women in their 20’s and 30’s have experienced tragedies such as 9/11, Immaculate Conception, Hawesville Columbine, Waco, the Tsunami in Asia and Hurricane Katrina. They grew up in a society Rodney & Rosemary Lasher, 25 with a 45% divorce rate and were hit hard with the Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Church. Kenneth & Jeanie Hanks, 53 In the age of Internet and media saturation, they are bombarded with information ranging Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro from Castro’s retirement to who’s eating dinner tonight at which restaurant. In the words Joseph & Karen Ballard, 25 of New Yorker, Mike Hayes, “people want the news yesterday.” Jan Edward & LeeEtta McCorkle, 25 Nevertheless, all hope is not lost and truth and goodness can still be found. These James & Barbara Alvey, 53 same young adults have been blessed to grow up with such inspiring role models as Pope Joseph & Helen Howard, 61 John Paul II and Mother Teresa of Calcutta. We have experienced incredible technological Kenneth & Dorothy Raley, 51 and medical advances. We watched the Berlin Wall fall. We have come to accept people Charles & Anna Ruth Thompson, 52 of all cultures and races as members of our nation, our neighborhood, our parish and our Precious Blood, Owensboro circle of friends. Eldred & Eulaine Robertson, 51 All of these factors, combined with many others on a more personal level have Mike Hayes, the associate director of Michael & Brenda Swift, 40 molded today’s young adults into a generation of distinguishable characteristics. Many of Paulist Young Adult Ministries and Sacred Heart, Waverly us grew up with uncertainty in single parent homes. Many of us have high materialistic managing editor of www.busted- Richard & Nancy Mayes, 40 expectations, because “I’m worth it.” Many of us consider ourselves spiritual on a personal halo.com gave a conference on the Thomas & Sue Mary Wedding, 51 level but are not “religious.” We don’t know the meaning of long term commitments. We reality of today’s young adults at St. St. Agnes, Uniontown are Generation X (born 1964-1979) and Generation Y (born 1980-2002). Young adults of Mary Magdalene parish in Louisville. Leonard & Faye Hicks, 55 today tend to question authority, but ultimately accept it, to be suspicious of institutions, to Photo composite by Tami Schneider James & Gladys Austin, 62 long for community, to want much explained and little assumed. I guess it’s not surprising Benedict & Rita French, 54 that after witnessing people being swept away at the blink of an eye by a natural disaster or an act of terrorism, we’re looking for St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph something to hold on to! Kenny & Kathy Blandford, 25 Young adults are seeking security in something that is always true. What is more true and everlasting than God himself?! Bernard & Mary Ruth Cecil, 56 Although as many as 25% of young people are no longer affiliated with any religion, some are coming back to the Church with a J. T. & Angela Mary O’Bryan, 57 renewed vigor. Volunteerism is on the rise among 20 and 30 something’s. Young people seek out liturgy with good preaching, good St. Benedict, Wax music and plenty of zeal. We thirst for a mix of community and contemplation. We want to pray and we want solid friendships. Carmel & Odaline Clemons, 59 The above information and much, much more can be found in Mike Hayes new book entitled “Googling God: The Reli- Continued on page 32 32 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Youth Participate as Lay Ministers By Dawn C. Ligibel More than twenty young people at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville have become “regulars” serving as lay min- isters during weekend Masses. They have become involved as full members of the church in every capacity, including Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, commentators and ushers. “I think it’s very important for our young people to take an active role during the Mass,” explained Libby Downs, Pastoral Associate for Sts. Peter and Paul. “Tradi- tionally, we see many high school and college-age young people drift away from the church. If we encourage them to be involved, I think there is a better chance that they will make the church a regular part of their adult life,” she said. Among the young people who currently serve on a regular basis, three are in the eighth grade at Sts. Peter and Youth lay minister and high school Paul School, two are in the eighth grade in public schools freshman, Michael Ligibel, distributes in Hopkinsville, and the rest are in high school. “As soon the blood of Christ during 8 a.m. Mass Lindsay Garnett, a high school senior and youth minister at Sts. as a young person is confirmed, they are considered full on Sunday, March 9. Michael, who also Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, performs ushering duties during members of the Church,” Downs explained. “I see no reason serves as a lector and a commentator, the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 2. More than twenty fully to wait before asking them to take part in the Mass as lay is one of more than twenty youth who confirmed youth at Sts. Peter and Paul participate on a regular ministers,” she added. regularly participate as lay ministers basis as lay ministers including Extraordinary Eucharistic Min- “Right after I was confirmed (in the seventh grade), at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville. isters, lectors, commentators and ushers. Photo taken by Libby Miss Libby came to our class and explained how we could Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. be lay ministers,” recalled high school sophomore Brittany Downs. Sweet, who is an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister along with her mom and dad. “I wanted to take advantage of that opportunity because it would show the youth in our parish Young Adults: that we can take an active part in the Church,” she contin- ued. Who Are We? Abby Winters, another high school sophomore who (Continued from page 31) acts both as an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister and a Landscape of People in Their 20’s and 30’s”. Mr. Hayes lector, also credited Libby Downs with planting the seed. has done much research on young adults, their reality and “I felt like I was getting too old to just be an altar server,” their needs in regards to Church and ministry. How can we reasoned Winters. “I think it’s fun getting to do things for reach our young people? He affirms that we need to reach your church. I also feel like it’s my duty as a Catholic. Not out to them in their own way by using technology. Websites, everybody can do things for the church, and since I can, I emails, Facebook, podcasts, blogs and short video clips are felt it was my duty,” she added. the name of the game. Unlike Winters and Sweet, high school junior George Since fast-paced things are what tend to get this Barnes was encouraged by his mother to become an Ex- generation’s attention, these palpable and instant messages traordinary Eucharistic Minister. “I enjoy it,” Barnes said. can be used to guide today’s youth in the right direction. “I think it’s a great privilege for anybody to have.” Hayes says many of the young people he deals with long for Although they all agree that it is a privilege to distrib- an instantaneous connection to God. Although these means ute the blood of Christ, the young people at Sts. Peter and of communication satisfy them momentarily, he constantly Paul also reap rewards. “It makes me feel closer to God,” reminds them that “God doesn’t work that way.” He works said Sweet. “It makes me have more respect. When I’m in the silence, in the gentle molding and forming of the day up there, I think ‘This is Jesus.’” to day. Likewise, Barnes appreciates the awesome respon- So, what should I remember when working with Gen- sibility. “Sometimes I feel unworthy,” he admitted. “But erations X and Y? Remember that young adults are devel- when you think about it, I don’t know if anyone is worthy oping in 4 important areas: personal identity, relationships, enough really,” he added. meaningful work and spirituality. They begin to realize that Response from the congregation is also favorable. the world is different than what they pictured as children. “Several people have complimented me after mass,” Barnes Hayes believes “the way you’ve been raised forms meaning said. in your life. What happens in young adulthood reforms that One parishioner said, “I just love it when Michael meaning.” Sr. Eileen McCann, CSJ of the USCCB’s (Ligibel) reads the word of God. I just love his voice.” Subcommittee on Youth and Young Adult Another parishioner once commented, “Whenever I Are you a Catholic young adult or do you know one? Ministry comments on his new book saying: receive the blood from Michael, I look at his hands and I Check out the following resources: www.bustedhalo.com; “Mike Hayes has done an outstanding job in think, ‘those are the hands of a priest.’” “The Daily Breakfast” podcast; www.louisvilleyoungcatho- capturing the diversity found within the young “Who knows,” Downs speculated, “maybe one or lics.org; Googling God by Mike Hayes, or write to Tami adult population. With great expertise and more of these young people will become aware of a calling Schneider at [email protected] for more infor- insight the reader is given practical ways for they might otherwise have missed.” mation on young adult events in the Owensboro area. reaching this population.” Brescia University Alumni Weekend Honors New Do you know when The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 33 and Past Distinguished Alumni Recipients you will die? Owensboro, KY - Brescia University’s Alumni Weekend is scheduled for April 18-19, Bridge to Health 2008. Friday evening’s festivities will include alumni paying homage to faculty who Health Ministry of have served Brescia University for 25 years or more. Saturday morning will include a breakfast honoring Brescia’s sweetheart couples, those who met their mate while Catholic Charities attending Brescia. Fr. Larry Hostetter will also address those at the breakfast and an- By Sister Jacinta Powers, O.S.U. nual alumni awards will be presented. Alumni Weekend will culminate with a banquet Do you know when you Saturday evening honoring our Distinguished Alumni for 2008. The Alumni Reception will pass into Eternal Life? The and Banquet will be held in the Parish Hall of St. Pius Tenth, beginning at 5:00 p.m. answer is obvious: No. But During the reception, prior Distinguished Alumni Award winners will be recognized, why ask the questions? What while the 2008 recipients will be honored during the banquet. does that have to do with the Since 2000, Brescia University has awarded 39 alumni with the prestigious Dis- month of April, or wellness, tinguished Alumni recognition. Alumni are selected for upholding the ideals of Brescia, or spring, or even life? Since for exemplary lifetime successes, and for their support of Brescia. This year, Brescia is the moment of death is not moving the Distinguished Alumni Awards to the formal closing banquet of the annual relegated to our treasure chest Alumni Weekend. of knowledge, it is obviously beyond our realm of “planning”, or is it? In September 2005 the four Kentucky Catholic Bishops offered a document en- 2008 Distinguished Alumni: titled Kentucky’s Advanced Health Care Directives and Organ Donation: A Catholic Perspective which serves as a basis for our responsibility concerning the gift of life Denzil Edge, Ph.D., class of 1967: Denzil graduated from Brescia given to each of us by God. In the letter accompanying the directives the Bishops say, College with a Bachelor of Science degree in history and a minor in “Catholic moral tradition has set forth principles and norms for making judgments special education. He also received master’s and doctorate degrees. concerning initiating, continuing, or withdrawing medical treatments and procedures.” Two dreams of Denzil’s led him down the path he is on today: teach- Our Catholic faith teaches us that death is not the end but rather a transition into eter- ing and providing information through television and computers to nal life with God. Thus we are called to prayerful reflection on death and responsible students anywhere in the world. At the age of 28, Denzil was hired preparation in light of our teachings. by the University of Louisville to develop teacher-training programs. Preparing for death involves communication with persons who are nearest to us Through this position he developed the Learning Improvement Center about our personal beliefs, values, and preferences concerning our end-of-life decisions. that had the first built-in television system for use by teachers and stu- These discussions can lighten the burden of loved ones in the challenging moments of dents. He also developed the first distance education programs in the U.S. using satellite life and death decisions. Many seriously ill persons cannot make decisions about the television and computer-assisted instruction for teachers of children with disabilities. type of medical treatment they wish. For this reason, advanced directives for health In 1990, Denzil began experimenting with how to provide this information through the care are prepared so that the wishes of the person will be honored at the time when World Wide Web. Since then, he has studied, written and developed numerous programs decisions need to be implemented. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that for the Internet. In 2001, he and his wife, Sharon, created the Learning House which legitimate decisions to discontinue “medical procedures that are burdensome, danger- works with small colleges to bring e-learning to their campuses. Learning House is now ous, extraordinary, or disproportionate to the expected outcome” should be made by the the largest eLearning service company in Kentucky with clients all over the world. patient, if competent. If the patient is not competent, these decisions can be made “by those legally entitled to act for the patient, whose reasonable and legitimate interests must always be respected.” (CCC n.2278) James E. Voyles, Ph.D., J.D., class of 1965: James graduated from At the beginning of each day, we do not know what challenges await us. If one Brescia College with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. of those includes major health decisions, we want our loved ones to be ready if we are He went on to receive his Master of Arts, a doctorate with honors and a unable to make our desires known. So take time to discuss with those closest to you Juris Doctor, cum laude. Law wasn’t always in James’ plans. He spent your feelings and thoughts about various health care treatments and life support. 14 years successfully racing sports cars in the United States and Europe. To access the document from our Kentucky Bishops which includes a Living Will After racing, he turned his sights on law, becoming a professor of law Directive and Health Care Surrogate Designation, go to: www.ccky.org/publications. at several colleges and universities in the States. He is the author of htm or have a copy sent to you by contacting Sister Jacinta Powers, 270-683-1545 at many professional publications and has been a speaker at continuing the Catholic Pastoral Center. education courses in Georgia and beyond. He is currently a senior partner in the Voyles Milhollin Law Firm which specializes in class action litigation. Some of his cases include serving as plantiffs’ attorney in a case that by Governor Brereton Jones as Deputy Commissioner for the Department for Techni- resulted in the largest settlement ever in an employment case, $192.5 million. He has cal Education and moved to Frankfort. She was promoted to Commissioner for the successfully represented employers in individual and class action litigation involving Department and served from 1993 to 1997. In 1997, she worked in Louisville as Dean allegations of race and gender discrimination, FLSA cases, and religious discrimina- of Instruction and Department Head for Student Personnel Services at Jefferson Com- tion cases. He serves as Special Assistant Administrative Law Judge for the State of munity and Technical College, but returned to Frankfort in March, 1998, to take the Georgia. position of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Specialized Training for the newly formed Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) Office. She was Co-Chancellor for the the KCTCS Technical College Branch in July, 1998, where Tara Henderson Parker, class of 1974: Tara graduated magna cum she helped to develop the organizational chart for the new system. Before retiring in laude from Brescia College with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics. August, 1999, she created and worked as KCTCS Office of Workforce & Economic She holds a Master of Arts and Rank I in Counselor Education. Tara Development Director. After retirement, Tara served as a consultant for Special Projects began her career in education immediately following graduation as to the Office of the Secretary for the Cabinet for Families & Children from October a mathematics instructor, and has served as a vocational guidance 1999 - November 2003. In addition, from January - June, 2002, she served as Interim counselor and school principal at what is now known as the Owens- Supervisor for Instruction for Middle and High School for the Franklin County Public boro Community & Technical College. In 1992, she was appointed Schools. 34 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 The Holy Spirit has truly led us to an incredible spot: Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp By Ben Warrell “I can’t believe our Church did this for us.” “This place is awesome.” “You mean this is ours, it’s really ours.” “I don’t want to leave.” These are just a few of the comments from some of the youth who have come to Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center on retreats and work teams. “This is way more than I was expecting.” “It is so beautiful here, not what I was expecting at all.” “I thought it would be run down and dirty but this place is incredible and there’s already so much here.” “This is one of the best things the dio- cese has ever done.” Those are some of the com- ments of the adults who have brought youth here. The Holy Spirit has truly led us to an incredible spot where all who visit are amazed by the beauty of God’s creation. The camp and retreat center is located eight miles northwest of Bowling Green, Kentucky, on 168 acres on the Gasper River. The grounds have a wonderful blend of open space and woods and a huge variety of wildlife. The sounds of the river passing by help all who visit to be still and listen for God. Already on the grounds are two lodges, five cabins, a meeting building, a pavilion, swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, miniature golf course, horse shoe pits, and a low elements course, all in an incredible setting. You really get the feeling of being far away from everything, yet Bowling Green is only minutes away. Please view the grounds and what we have to offer at our website at www.gasperriv- erretreatcenter.org or call our Three Diocesan Priests To Celebrate 60th office for more information at (270) 781-2466. The property Anniversary of Ordination to Priesthood is drawing folks from all over Kentucky, Southern Indiana, In April of 2008, three Owensboro Diocesan priests will cel- and Tennessee. In fact, since ebrate their 60th Anniversaries of Ordination to the Priesthood. we set up our computer soft- Father Paul Pike Powell, Father Aloysius F. Powers, and Father ware in September, we have C. Philip Riney, were ordained at St. Ste- booked over sixty retreats. phen Cathedral by the Most Reverend Forty-four of those retreats Francis R. Cotton on April 5th, 1948. The have been Catholic groups, Catholic community of Western Ky., the all of them excited about this Diocese of Owensboro, wonderful opportunity for our diocese and for the Catholic Church. congratulates these We will have four and a half weeks of camp this summer with the goal of having priests and thanks them an eight to ten week summer camp program in the near future. August through May, for their faithful, com- the facility will be open for youth retreats, family reunions, and church, school and mitted service as priests among us these sixty business groups. The board of directors is working hard to make improvements and plan Above, Father Al Powers; for the future of this wonderful facility. The Gasper River staff’s goal is to welcome years. As the old say- middle, Father Paul Pike Powell; ing goes, Fathers, “Ad all as Christ, so, please come and see for yourself what a jewel we have here to serve at right, Father Phil Riney our God and Church and give yourself another opportunity to be still and know God. Multos Annos!” “And I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink” The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 35 Submitted by Jan Storm ‘Your Prayers Have Made In January of 2007, two thousand people from the Village of Umuorsu, in the township of Amaraku, in the nation of Nigeria, Me Strong’ were given the gift of running water from people in the city of By Dawn C. Ligibel Owensboro. Blessed Mother Parish began a campaign under At midnight on January the blessings of Fr. Freddie, our pastor, and Fr. Phil Riney, our 26, 2008, one hundred parish- previous pastor, to bring this life-giving gift to the family and ioners of Sts. Peter and Paul the people of Fr. Julian Ibemere. in Hopkinsville gathered to Fr. Julian, from Nigeria, had been assigned to Blessed Mother. celebrate Mass and commemo- People were interested in where he came from and what it was rate the burial of a man none like living in Nigeria. As we began to ask questions we were of them had ever met. Vincent shocked that his people had no running water in their village. Oneko, the brother of Associate Letters were sent out to several individuals and enough funds Pastor, Fr. Chrispin Oneko, was were raised to erect two water wells with five outlets into his being buried at that very time village. in Kisumu, Kenya. Local Ke- The wells cost $9,500 each. The wells are run on generators. nyan police officers had killed The generators run on gasoline which cost around $100 per Vincent on January 4 while he week to keep the wells running. Because of the high cost of gas, was rescuing his family from the wells are turned on only twice a day, in the mornings from their burning home. Fr. John 8:00-9:30am and in the afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm. There are Thomas, Pastor of Sts. Peter Fr. Chrispin Oneko, associate around two thou- and Paul, wore red vestments pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul in sand people in the Village of Umuorsu sharing the five out- during the midnight mass to Hopkinsville and St. Michael the lets. commemorate the fact that Archangel in Oak Grove, tells the When Fr. Julian went home with the money and plans Vincent had given his life for congregation of Sts. Peter and for the wells, his people were overjoyed. They are so thankful others. Paul how his brother, Vincent, to us and they made a commitment to pray for us daily. Fr. Although Vincent Oneko was brutally murdered in Kisumu, Julian tells us, “I’m telling you, you have made my people so was not a political activist, Kenya on January 4, 2008. Fr. happy!” nor did he ever take a public Oneko, who resides in Oak Grove It is hard for me to imagine having to walk to a well stance on the political unrest and normally presides there, with a container to obtain water to drink or brush my teeth in Kenya, it can be said that spoke at Sts. Peter and Paul dur- or make a glass of tea. God has blessed us so much. I never he lost his life over politics. ing all weekend Masses on March really thought about turning on the water and letting it run. “Many people were being vic- 8 and 9 primarily to thank them Now, when I go to the faucet, I remember just how precious timized,” explained Fr. Oneko, for their many prayers, cards water is. I remember to pray for my brothers and sisters in Umuorsu. the 46-year-old priest who has and mass intentions given for his Today, our work continues, as we still need to raise more money. More wells are needed, not only been serving as a missionary brother. Photo taken by Dawn C. in the Village of Umuorsu, but also throughout Nigeria. The price of gas, as in our country, keeps raising, to the Owensboro Diocese for Ligibel. and funds are needed to keep the waters flowing. four years. “My parents were Through the waters of Baptism we are created anew, we are reborn into the family of God. As we sheltering a family who was being victimized,” Fr. Oneko continued. dip our fingers into the Holy Water Font in church and make the sign of the cross we are reminded of the “After about twenty minutes, the police came and put a padlock on the Resurrection, when Christ makes all things new. What a privilege God has given us in giving us the opportu- front door. They poured gasoline on the house and set it on fire.” nity to bring the waters Vincent, who lived near his parents, heard of the fire and ran of life to our brothers to their aid. As he approached the house, he heard them screaming and sisters in Nigeria. inside the locked and burning house. With no thought for his own If you would safety, Vincent broke down the front door and everyone inside escaped like to contribute to without injury. Unfortunately, the police were still nearby and shot the water wells for Ni- Vincent four times in the chest. He died instantly. He was thirty-one geria (they are called years old and married with three children. “He realized that his parents bore holes in Ama- would die. He could not just sit there,” explained Fr. Oneko. raku) please contact Immediately after his brother was killed, numerous family mem- Fr. Julian Ibemere or bers tried calling Fr. Oneko. “Each time I picked up the phone, no one me (Jan) at Blessed was there. I could tell it was my younger brother (Bernard) calling Mother Parish Office, and many cousins, but it was as if they were being disconnected,” 683-8444. Fr. Oneko said. “I called my younger brother and he told me ‘Our brother Vincent has been shot.’ So I asked, if he had been taken to In the photo at left, the hospital. ‘No,’ my brother said. ‘No, he is dead.’ I did not want Fr. Julian Ibemere to hear that,” Fr. Oneko admitted. “It was too unbelievable. I had washed his hands in just talked to him two weeks before. I thought I was dreaming.” water flowing from Although Fr. Oneko’s first instinct was to return home, his father a new water well in demanded he stay away, fearing for his son’s safety. “My father said, his home village of ‘No my son, Father, please do not come. It is not safe.’” Omuorsu, in Amara- With no family here, Fr. Oneko immediately turned to his pastor ku, Nigeria. Submit- and friend. “The first thing I asked him was ‘Do we need to send you ted photo. Continued on page 40 36 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008
From Left are Patrick Lewis, Richard Gruenwald, M.D., Bishop John McRaith, Shirley Millay, Matthew Keyser; David Ashley, in front holds Owensboro’s National Quality Diocese Award. Not present for the picture was Rev. Ed Bradley. Staff Photo First Diocesan Girl To Earn Pope Pius XII Award
Lee Elaine Fowl- er, 16, of Crew Scouts Recognized for Awards at Ceremony 47, Franklin Rotary Club, is the Diocese’s In Cathedral March 9 first young woman to The Religious Emblem Awards Ceremony sponsored by the Diocesan Catholic Committee receive the Pope Pius on Scouting was held at St. Stephen Cathedral March 9, 2008. Bishop John McRaith, Father Ed XII Award, given for Bradley, and Father Ken Mikulcik, Diocesan Director of Scouting Activities, concelebrated the promoting Vocations Mass. Matthew Keyser was Minister of Music, servers were Michael Lewis, Ben Hedges, and Jared Discernment. With Lee McMaster. Eucharistic Minsters were Charlotte Hedges and Michael Thompson. Elaine is her Dad, David Committee Chairman David Ashley emceed the awards ceremony as Jeff Hedges announced Fowler; the family at- the youth awards. Ashley announced the adult awards for the Bronze Pelican Award- Richard Gru- tends St, Mary Catholic enwald, M.D.,St. Stephen Cathedral, and Father Ed Bradley, pastor, Holy Name Parish, Henderson; Church in Franklin, Ky. St. George Award - Shirley Millay, St. Pius X, Owensboro, Matt Keyser of Holy Spirit, Bowling Staff Photo Green, Patrick Lewis, St. Pius X, Owensboro, and Bishop John McRaith. Ashley announced that the Diocese of Owensboro was awarded a National Quality Diocese ranking by the Scouts; the diocese has 17 chartered units in Scouting. Here are the Scouts and the awards they won: Girl Scout Awards - Spirit Alive Award (Senior Girl Scouts) - Troop 819, Owensboro, St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley, Bridgett Schrecker; Troop 2026, Hawesville St. Pius X, Owensboro, Emily McCarty. Boy Scout Awards - Light of Christ (Tigers & Cub Scouts) - Pack 47, Franklin Rotary Club, Franklin, Robert Fowler; Pack 50, Holy Name Parish, Henderson, Jacob Darr,; Pack 120, St. Pius X, Owensboro, John Elliott Walker Davis; Pack 247, Whitesville Lions Club, Whitesville, Zachary Hardesty, Ezekiel Roberts, Zechariah Roberts, and Joshua Sloan; Pack 310, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowling Green, Christopher Miller; Pack 787, St. Joseph Parish, Mayfield, Michael Arm- strong. Parvuli Dei (Cub Scouts & Webelos); Pack 50, Holy Name Parish, Henderson, Kaleb Cherry, Justin Darr, and Jacob Simms; Pack 120, St. Pius X, Owensboro, Michael Lewis; Pack 247, Whites- ville Lions Club, Whitesville, Daniel Hardesty, Allen Howe, and Thomas Payne. Ad Altare Dei (Boy Scouts) - Troop 120, St. Pius X, Owensboro, Nathan Lasley, Nathan Lewis, Jared McMaster; Troop 173, Hartford United Methodist Church, Hartford, Alex Lawless; Troop 503, Montgomery County Conservation Club, Clarksville, TN, Jacob Wagner; Troop 710, Greenwood Optimist/State Street United Methodist Church, Bowling Green Chase Ledford, Alex Miller. Scout Sunday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Boy Scout and Pope Pius XII (Boy Scouts) Crew 47, Franklin Rotary Club, Franklin, Lee Elaine Fowler, Cub Scout Troops in Bowling Green gathered on Saturday Feb. 9, and Troop 120, St. Pius Owensboro, Ben Hedges and Michael Thompson. 2008, 4:30 pm. mass at Holy Spirit Church. Submitted by Kim Miller , Mike Reaches Out With His Music To Help Others The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 37 By Edie Keeney PADUCAH,Ky. - Mike Vessels and the sweet sound of his music can be found at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah on most Thursdays. For the past 3 years, Mike has been a Lourdes Hospital Auxiliary volunteer. He visits with patients and talks with them and offers to pray with them. About 5 months ago, he learned to play the Psaltery and along with the visit and prayers, Mike plays for them. The Psaltery is a very old stringed instrument that dates back over 500 years. Its small triangular shape works well for Mike. In 1981 he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and 4 years later he accidentally cut off some fingers of his right hand. The Psaltery is cradled in the crook of his left arm and rests on his lap. He is able to hold the bow in his right hand, so it is the perfect instrument for him. Mike is known as “The Music Man” at Lourdes. Music has always been a part of Mike’s life; he had played the organ until the MS caused him to be unable to continue playing. Mike met his wife, Virginia, when he was working with her at St. Francis de Sales on a committee formed to develop activities for young adults. They were married 6 months later, and have been married for 31 years. He explained, “We are together but we each have our own interests. Virginia has been in the Navy Reserves for 27 years and was active for 7.” Mike mentioned that before he was diagnosed with MS, he was an instrument mechanic at TVA, “I really enjoyed that type of work, but I don’t miss it. I’ve always found other things to do. I have the RV Park to run but the most enjoyable thing I do is visiting with patients and now I love to play for them. I can’t imagine my life without that. It has become a part of my life.” He continued, “One lady that I went to see seemed very happy. I told her she looked like a movie star, and she laughed and said, ‘Yah, Phyllis Diller.’ She did get serious and told me she was going to have a serious operation and that she was scared. I told her that God always is there for us and that He gives us angels to help us. Our angels hear us when we talk to them, so I told her to talk to her angel and ask her angel to ask the Doctor’s angel to guide his hands during the surgery. When I visited her again after the surgery, she told me she did and that she wasn’t a bit scared.” “One man that I played for I will never forget; he was 82 years old. I walked into his room and told him my name and held up my hospital ID tag. His wife was there with him and she told me he was blind. I Mike Vessels holding his bowed psaltery. The strings are said, ‘Well, he can hear and I would like to play for him.’ I played for about 30 minutes and he sang every bowed on the sides of the instrument, not the middle. The song I played. I asked him if he was ever in the Military and he told me he had been. I played the caisson bow is run in between the pins on the right and left sides song for him and I saw tears in his eyes. He told me that it brought back memories of when as a soldier he of the instrument, where there is an opening and only one marched through France in World War II. For awhile, he wasn’t blind anymore, and I felt good being able to string can be bowed at a time. Sharps and flats are played by do that for him,” Mike said. reaching over to the left side of the instrument. Edie Keeney Mike spoke about the changes that MS has made in his life. “It has opened doors I would not have photo gone through, it forced me to slow down, it gave me time and has allowed me to do things I would never have been able to do. Twice, I have gone to Rome. I met the Pope. I was in a wheelchair BRESCIA UNIVERSITY and got to go to the front row; that happened both HOSTS TRIP TO ITALY times. He came and talked to me and I was just speechless the first time. I never dreamed I would get to go to Rome and especially get to talk to Pope John Paul II. He was such a great Pope. I even won a trip to Disney World, and again, be- cause I was in a wheelchair I didn’t have to wait in line.” He mentioned a story he had read about a man who complained to God that he couldn’t carry his cross; he wanted a different one. So God took him to a room filled with crosses and Spend Christmas 2008 in Rome told the man to choose one. After looking at all of them he pointed to the one that was just right December 16 - 26, 2008 for him. It was the cross he had brought. “All Join Fr. Larry Hostetter as he leads a tour of in all, I wouldn’t change it at all.” alumni, friends, and students in exploring and Sister Clara Schotzko,OSF works in the Pas- experiencing elements of Brescia’s Ursuline toral Care Department and knows Mike and his heritage and Catholic foundation. The trip includes ministry well. “Mike is a wonderful person. He visits to Brescia, Assisi, Florence and Rome, Italy is so willing to share himself and will make time and features Midnight Mass at the Vatican for anyone. I have had patients tell me Mike had early Christmas morning. visited them when they were in Lourdes before Cost: $2,995* + $340 tax and fuel. and would I ask him to come to see them again. He is able to connect with anyone and he truly *Price based on a minimum of 30 participants. loves to play his music. When people hear him For a brochure and registration form, they will stop to listen, there can be a crowd contact Karen Wells at around him listening to him play.” (270) 686-4265 or [email protected] 38 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Needed: A Just USA Comprehensive Immigration Plan PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Thomas More joined with the West Kentucky Community & Technical College Training Center to host the Seniors Learning for Fun program “Immigration” on Monday, March 5, 2008 in the Parish Hall. Pastor Fr. Pat Reynolds discussed major considerations that would need to be addressed to formulate a just and comprehensive immigration plan for the United States. Sr. Imelda Quechol, Coor- dinator of Hispanic Ministry, also spoke to the group of approximately 50 about her immigration into the United States as a nun and her work with the Hispanic Community in the Purchase region. Body Language Sr. Imelda listens as group member, Gayle Frye, ex- Commentary on the Intersection presses her thoughts. Missy Eckenberg Photos of Faith, Sex, & Culture Fr. Pat hands the microphone to Sr. Imelda as she By Christopher West prepares to speak about Hispanic Ministry Sacraments: Where Heaven and and through the body (sensually) that we encounter KentuckyGreen Energy Road Show Earth Meet in the Body the divine. God doesn’t communicate himself to us A recent story from Catholic with some sort of “spiritual zapping,” but he meets Comes to Mount Saint Joseph News Service reported that the Vati- us where we are as earthly, bodily creatures. The 2008 Kentucky Green Energy Road Show is coming Christopher can’s Congregation for the Doctrine of Sacraments are efficacious signs. This West Saturday, April 5, to the Mount Saint Joseph Gymnasium, 8001 the Faith had issued a statement saying means they truly communicate the divine gift they Cummings Road in Maple Mount. This is the only chance west of that baptisms performed “in the name of the Creator, symbolize. However, in order to communicate the Interstate 65 to attend workshops on renewable energy, energy ef- and of the Redeemer, and of the Sanctifier” were in- divine gift, they must properly symbolize it — both ficiency, and green building. valid. This should come as no surprise to anyone with in “form” and in “matter.” The form refers to the The event runs from 8:30 a.m., when registration begins, to just a little knowledge of what sacraments are and how words spoken and the matter refers to the physical 5:00 p.m. Topics include: Green building design and construction; grace is communicated through them. reality of the sacrament. Change either one, and Energy efficiency for homes and businesses; Super-efficient passive Harken back to your childhood religion classes you no longer have a valid sacrament. solar homes; Solar electric (photovoltaic) systems; Solar water heat- and you may remember being taught that a sacrament The matter of the sacrament of baptism is ing; Wind; Hydro; Biomass. is “an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace” the water and the person being baptized. You can’t Andy McDonald, with the Kentucky Solar Partnership, begins (Baltimore Catechism, no. 304). For most people, baptize an iguana or a squirrel. The recipient has to the workshop at 8:45 a.m., on “Setting priorities for efficiency, however, this textbook definition fails to capture just be a human person. And you can’t baptize a person conservation, and renewables in your home or business.” how wonderful and profound the sacraments really with mud. It has to be water. Why? Because the From 9:00 to 9:45 a.m., Robert Fehr, University of Kentucky are. Through these “visible signs instituted by Christ” spiritual cleansing of baptism will only occur if extension professor in the Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering we actually encounter the eternal God in the temporal the physical sign is one of cleansing. The physi- Department, will discuss “Principles of energy efficient, green home world and become sharers in his divine life. cal reality communicates the spiritual reality in as construction.” There is an infinite abyss that separates Creator much as it symbolizes the spiritual reality. Mud is From 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Gary Watrous, with Watrous As- and creature. The wonder of the sacraments is that a symbol of making dirty, not of cleansing. Baptiz- sociates Architects in Louisville, will discuss passive solar design. they bridge this infinite gap. Sacraments are where ing someone with mud, then, would be a kind of After a short break, Rodney Wright, an architect from Liberty, Ky., heaven and earth “kiss,” where God and man become “anti-baptism.” will discuss “Design for healthy, passive solar residential and multi- one in the flesh. God is invisible. Sacraments allow The form of a sacrament (the words spoken) family construction” from 11:00 a.m. to noon. us to see him through the veil of visible signs. God is is just as important. Baptism communicates the After lunch, a panel discussion will begin at 12:30 on federal intangible. Sacraments allow us to touch him. God is life of the Trinity in as much as each person of the and state programs involving policies and incentives that support incommunicable. Sacraments are our communion with Trinity is invoked in his proper identity and eternal renewables and efficiency. The participants in that discussion are him. relationship to the other persons — as Father, Son, still being finalized. This communion of God and man that the sacra- and Holy Spirit. Speaking of the Creator, Redeemer At 1:15 p.m., Scott Maas, who works in rural development ments bring about has become a living reality in the and Sanctifier touches upon various roles of the with the USDA, will highlight the Energy Efficiency Improvement person of Jesus Christ. Thus, the sacramental life of Trinity, but not the eternal identity and relationship Grant and guaranteed loan programs for small businesses. From the church flows directly from the dynamism of the of the persons within the Trinity. 1:30 to 1:45, a report will be presented on the potential energy Incarnation, the mystery of the Word made flesh. The spoken word has a purpose and a power efficiency and renewable energy programs for the East Kentucky In Christ, God has forever wed himself to our flesh that must be respected in any situation, but espe- Power Cooperative. and impregnated the material world with his saving cially in the sacraments. For the words spoken in a At 1:45 p.m., Matt Partymiller, with Solar Energy Solutions power. Indeed, as Tertullian, an early Christian writer sacrament — so long as they are the proper words in Georgetown, Ky., will introduce solar photovoltaics to the audi- declared: “the flesh has become the hinge of salva- — convey a divine power. Change the words, and ence. tion.” that divine power is no longer communicated. After the final break of the day, Andy McDonald will present In contrast to authentic sacramental spirituality, It seems that some want to avoid the proper his second session, this one on solar water heating systems. That there is a widespread but gravely mistaken (indeed, baptismal formula because of a reluctance (or even begins at 3:00 p.m. heretical) notion of spirituality that tends to devalue a steadfast opposition) to calling God “Father.” Either David Brown-Kinloch or Bob Fairchild, with Soft En- the body, view it with suspicion, or at times even treat We’ll address this reluctance in a future column and ergy Associates in Louisville, presents both the final two sessions it with contempt. Catholicism, far from devaluing the explore some of the reasons that Christ revealed body, is a deeply sensual religion. That’s to say, it’s in God as his Father. Continued on page 42 Vocation The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 39 Serving the Gospel, living the Eucharist, building the Church as communion. Let yourself be conquered by His gaze and His voice… The Traveling Discernment Duo By Tami Schneider Who will speak to today’s young people about their future? Who will help them dive deep into their hearts and minds to find out who they really are and what mission God created them to fulfill? How often do we hear our priests speak of the priesthood at the pulpit or nuns invite young women to come and see? In an effort to reach out to young people in just this way, Sr. Alicia Coomes, OSU Vocations Director for the Ursuline Sisters of Mt. St. Joseph and Fr. D. Andrew Garner, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Owensboro, have decided to take to the streets to bring their message to high school students. Their goal is to speak to every Catholic high school student by the end of the semester. This includes visiting the classrooms, parishes and youth groups. Fr. Andy begins by pointing out to the students that our questions are often so hard to answer because we ask the wrong questions. “You should not ask ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’ but rather, ‘What does God want you to do?’” He continues by pointing out that “God does have a specific plan for your life.” Sr. Alicia reminds the students that even though we are all called to a specific vocation in life, we also share a common vocation with all of humanity. We are all called to holiness, virtue and discipleship, or service. As we get to know God more through holiness, virtue and discipleship, we get to know ourselves Sr. Alicia Coomes, OSU, speaks to a Catholic High School student better also. In service we begin to realize our during a presentation on discernment. talents and gifts. We start to realize that when we place what seems little, into the hands for God, He makes it great. The two presenters gave the young people specific pointers to better discern their path in life. Fr. Andy and Sr. Alicia invited them to pay attention to internal and external signs to discern (peace vs. confusion), and to spend time in silence in order to listen to God. They also pointed out that “as peers, you have the responsibility to help each other discover their strengths and weaknesses… you have the opportunity to either build up or tear down your friends.” In this information age, where instant gratification rules and whatever we want to know is only a “google” away, young people often find discernment torturous. “Why can’t God just strike me with a lightning bolt and tell me what He wants me to do? I mean, if He just told me, I would do it!” Unfortunately, or perhaps more fortunately than we realize, discernment doesn’t happen all at once, but rather step by step. The good news is that God always holds us throughout our discernment. Near the end of the presentation, Fr. Andy ends Saint Meinrad to host pilgrimage on by simplifying a seemingly World Day of Prayer for Vocations complex issue; “God only asks one thing of The monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will hold a pilgrim- us: EVERYTHING.” age for youth and young adults to commemorate World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Sunday, April 13, 2008. The day will begin at 1 p.m. by gathering on the steps Father Andy Garner, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Owensboro, speaks of the Archabbey Church. Br. Christian Raab, OSB, will give a brief reflection on to a Freshman Catholic High School class about their call to holiness. the tradition of pilgrimage, followed by a blessing by St. Meinrad Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB. World Day of Prayer for Vocations The group will then make a pilgrimage to Monte Cassino Shrine, about a mile from the Archabbey campus. (For information about Monte Cassino Shrine, visit the April 13, 2008 Web site www.saintmeinrad.edu/monastery_shrine.aspx.) At the shrine, Eucharistic adoration will begin at 1:45 p.m. with music by the Saint Meinrad monks. Opportu- Please Pray for Vocations nities will be available for the sacrament of Reconciliation. The homilist will be Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB. Following Benediction, pilgrims are welcome to stay for praise Lord, and worship music provided by students from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, followed by a barbecue dinner. Through Your Holy Spirit, we ask for Your blessing as we pray for Pilgrims are welcome to tour the Saint Meinrad campus and join the monks vocations. Inspire many men and women to hear Your call to serve God for Vespers at 5 p.m. in the Archabbey Church. There is no cost for the event, but and the Church as priests, deacons, vowed religious and lay ministers. registration for groups of ten or more is encouraged. Call (800) 634-6723 to register. Give them courage, renew their faith and inspire them with confidence The event is sponsored by the Archabbey Office of Monastery Vocations. All times to answer Your call. We ask this through Jesus’ name. Amen. are Central time. his parents. “I talk to them every day. I try to console them, but they are very upset. 40 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 When I hear my mother wailing, it is very disturbing to me,” Fr. Oneko admitted. Knowing they are safe; however, has been a big relief. “They have been staying with ‘Your Prayers Have Made Me Strong’ relatives since their house burned to the ground.” (Continued from page 35) dents of Sts. Peter and Paul School as well Another source of comfort to his parents has also been the prayers of so many course I told him we would pray for him as numerous mass intentions offered for here in the United States. In particular, his parents were especially touched when they and his family,” said Fr. Thomas. Vincent. learned that so many gathered at midnight on January 26 to celebrate Mass in their son’s During the same phone conversation, “Your prayers have made me honor. “My mother said that it was like he has gone straight to heaven to be with God,” Fr. Thomas asked Fr. Oneko if he could strong,” Fr. Oneko proclaimed during his reflected Fr. Oneko. come to Oak Grove to celebrate Mass homily at Sts. Peter and Paul on Sunday, While it is still unsafe to travel to his hometown of Kisumu, Kenya, Fr. Oneko together. “I thought just he (Fr. Thomas) March 9. “You have shown me that what hopes to return for a visit in August. “I’ll go first to the cemetery and pray,” explained would come,” said Fr. Oneko. “But they affects me, also affects you.” Fr. Oneko. “Then I will help my parents rebuild their house.” all came: Fr. John (Thomas), Fr. Carmelo “It was time for the congregation in (Jimenez) and Fr. Shijo (Vadakkumkara). Hopkinsville to hear first-hand what Fr. It was very touching,” said Fr. Oneko. Chrispin has been going through,” said Fr. Father Chrispin “Fr. John Thomas has been so help- Thomas. “I have been keeping them up-to- and Father John ful,” Fr. Oneko elaborated. “He probably date from the very beginning, but I felt it Thomas celebrat- doesn’t even realize how much his support was necessary for them to see Fr. Chrispin ing Mass after hear- has meant to me. He has been my brother, and hear the story through his own words. ing of the death of priest, pastor and father. He called me so He is here today as a tremendous example Father Chrispin’s often just to ask how I was. Those calls of faith and hope,” Fr. Thomas added. gave me strength and courage to keep me As a show of continued support, Fr. brother Vincent in going.” Thomas asked his congregation to respond Kenya. Photo by In addition to receiving a great deal to a second collection during the weekend Danny Vowell, The of consolation from his pastor and brother Masses at which Fr. Oneko spoke. “I rarely Kentucky New Era; priests, Fr. Oneko has received an out- ask for a second collection,” explained Fr. used with permis- pouring of love from parishioners in Oak Thomas. “But Fr. Chrispin’s family needs sion. Grove, Hopkinsville, throughout the dio- help to rebuild their house that was com- cese, and throughout the country. “I have pletely destroyed in the fire. St. Michael received many, many cards,” explained Fr. the Archangel (in Oak Grove) has already Oneko. taken a second collection and so have “I received one card from someone many other parishes in the diocese; most of in Pennsylvania. They wrote, ‘You do which have never even met Fr. Chrispin,” not know me, but my family goes to your said Fr. Thomas. church and we are praying for you,’” Fr. While receiving comfort from Oneko quoted. Fr. Oneko also mentioned friends and strangers alike, it has been a the many cards he received from the stu- challenge for Fr. Oneko to do the same for
Annual High School Retreat Twenty-one youth and adults from Saint Joseph Parish in Central City partici- pated in their annual high school retreat Feb. 1-3 at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center in Maple Mount. Eddie and Melinda Prunty along with Clara Johnson, Lisa Poole, Jennifer Albro and Tom Kirkpatrick were the youth group leaders. Pictured on the steps of the Center courtyard are, front row, It’s Celebrate Together Time In and Out of Season l. to r.: Dani Jones, Jessica Wiggins, Kalinn Landrum, Evan Poole, Emma Poole, Catholics who pray together a lot also like to party together. This picture was Kayla Saddler. Second row: Matt Morris, Kelly Storm, Kyle Doll, Allie Poole, Dr. taken at a Mardi Gras observance at Immaculate Conception Church Activities Eddie Prunty. Third row: Ryan Kirkpatrick, Katelyn Storm, Megan Poole, Melinda Building in Earlington, Ky. Father Bruce Fogle won the Bronco game. Cele Martin Prunty. Fourth row: Rachel Wester, Paige Farlaino, Lisa Poole. Fifth row: Clara and Joan Morse dressed up in Mardi Gras style for the occasion. Everyone had Johnson, Jennifer Albro . MSJ Photo an enjoyable evening. Submitted by Cele Martin The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 41 GUARANTEED RETIREMENT INCOME
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-0$645453&&5t08&/4#030 ,&/56$,:ɍtɓɔɍt'"9ɓɔɍ 42 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 Saint Michael’s Remodeling By Ken Guillory OAK Grove,kY. - Saint Michael the Archangel Parish here was formed in May 1995. For the first three years, Mass was held at the AMVET’s Bingo Hall in Oak Grove. In need of a place for worship, religious education, and fellowship, finances dictated construction of a single, multi-purpose building. The Parish Hall/Church was dedicated in September 1998. The congregation sat in straight back chairs and small foam cushions were placed on the concrete floor for kneeling. In 2001, a wing was added to the building for religious education, and in December 2003 a fund drive was started for construction of a Sanctuary. A Building Committee was formed and plans were drawn up for the building. The initial projection was to start construction Front Row, Left to Right: Michelle Taylor,Betty The altar of Saint Michael Elder, Norma Guillory, Rose Poyourow, Michael the Archangel Church in Oak Taylor, Christopher Taylor, Marie Welter, Bryan Grove. Ken Guillory photos Environmental Stewardship: Segebart, Marsha Schmitt, Joe Schmitt; Second Earth, Our Gift, Row: Left to Right: Ken Guillory, Perry Elder, backdrop for the Altar platform Thomas Taylor, Jon Poyourow, Fred Welter, and prefabricated the frame Our Responsibility Tom Torson, Al Acuna, Orin Koch. Photos by for it at his shop in Hopkins- Ken Guillory ville. It was then moved to St. in about three years, but inflation in the price of build- Michael’s, attached to the Altar June 6-8, 2008 ing materials outpaced the Parish’s ability to raise platform and the drywall and finishing work completed. The Retreat given by enough money for the required down payment. Fast forward to 2008, and the estimated cost floor was stripped down and • Sister Leann Zablonkski from Dayton University of the new Church has more than doubled. The gap rewaxed, and final preparations between the Parish’s dream and reality is getting for the installation of the Pews • Catholic Coalition on Climate Change wider. As a temporary solution to the problem, the was completed on the 17th. The • Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Building Committee came up with a plan to remodel Pews arrived on the 20th, and the inside of the Hall/Church to make it more com- installation was completed on For more information, contact Kathy McCarty at fortable and provide an atmosphere that was more the 21st. The first Mass in the 270-229-0200 ext. 413 or [email protected] reverent and more conducive to worship. remodeled sanctuary was held The plan called for relocation of the Altar on December 22nd.. from the East side of the room to the South end of With the exception of the the room, construction of a backdrop on the rear of electrical, the sound system and the Altar platform, additional lighting, modification the installation of the Pews, all of the sound system and installation of wooden the labor was done by the group Pews with kneelers. With the advice and assistance of volunteers in the attached of Fr. John Thomas, Pastor of St. Michael, and Fr. photo. Chrispin Oneko, resident Associate Pastor, the plan Almost without exception, was completed and approved by the Diocese. the congregation agreed that Work on the remodeling began on December the remodeling was beautiful, 8th with the lighting and sound system modifica- that it accomplished all of its tions. Meanwhile, Orin Koch, a parishioner and goals, and that it was definitely former professional cabinet maker, designed the a Christmas present from God.
Kentucky Green Energy Road (Continued from page 38) St. Mary System Seeks New Principal The St. Mary School System, Paducah, Kentucky, seeks a Middle/High School Princi- of the day. From 4 to 4:15 p.m., will be discussion on renewable energy credits and pal to exercise general supervision and evaluation of administrators, faculty, and staff. green tags, and from 4:15 to 5 p.m., “Wind, Hydro, and Biomass Energy Resources in To apply, please submit materials to Mr. Patrick Cairney, Director, St. Mary School Kentucky.” System, 1243 Elmdale, Paducah, KY 42003 or e-mail to [email protected]. Registration costs $20 for adults, $15 per person for groups of two or more, and $10 for students. Children under 10 are admitted free. For more information, and to register, visit www.kysolar.org. The local sponsor is the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, which can be reached at (270) WHOLE AGAIN SUPPORT GROUP 229-0200, or at www.msjcenter.org. For directions, log onto www.msjcenter.org/direc- A Support Group for Separated & Divorced People meets the First and Third tions/ Thursday of each month. The group meets at 7:00pm at the Catholic Pastoral Center, The Kentucky Green Energy Road Show is only visiting four sites this spring, 600 Locust St. with the other three in Morehead, Covington, and London. For more information call 270-683-1545 ext. 357. St. Gerard’s Life Home The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2008 43 Birthright Relocates, Continues Faithful Service The Life-Giving Work of Birthright By Larena Lawson Working to protect the lives of the Director, Terri LaHugh, has been unborn with Birthright for 8 to 8 ½ years. She By Larena Lawson says she thinks sometimes that she needs Birthright has been serving the Ow- to “get a real job,” but it’s the best work ensboro area for 25 years. Two years ago that she has ever done. It gives her a feel- it temporarily moved from its home on ing of hope. She doesn’t always know the 4th Street to Saints Joseph and Paul’s old final decision of a girl; she’s learned to office building on Bolivar Street, which put that in God’s hands. Sometimes they has worked out beautifully for them. Now have positive results, but the calls seem it has another new home. It took a lot of to be getting harsher in the past year. The prayers and support from many people people don’t want to open up their hearts. when approval was needed for its open- They don’t want to show their fear. They ing by the Zoning and Planning Commit- are stressed and afraid. They are looking tee, but thankfully, “prolife supporters for a quick fix. It is very important to get stepped up to the plate and were a voice them to open up and talk to you. They are for the precious unborn,” said Terri La- put on prayer chains, even without know- Hugh, the Director of Birthright. Some ing their names, and they have that mo- members of the Serra Club were a part ment of being offered unconditional love of those who sought for approval of the when somebody takes time to let them new house. It ultimately passed, and now talk. Birthright counselors try to empower renovations are continuing on the house them to build up their trust in themselves. in hopes of it opening soon. They offer referrals, financing, housing, The new Birthright house is lo- and adoption information. th cated at 512 7 Street, just across from St. Gerard’s Life Home, Owensboro, Ky. Many different situations prompt the St. Stephen Cathedral. The house was the callers to call. Some say they just can’t carry another baby built in the 1860’s, “with a lot of charac- and antique fireplaces that offer a warm and loving atmo- after already having 6 or 7 other children. They feel stressed and ter,” Terri LaHugh pointed out, “and a lot sphere, a quality that Terri finds essential in the welcoming overcommitted already with bills and can’t stretch any further. The of flaws.” With a leaky roof that needed of clients there. She prefers that to the clinic look, which counselor listens and acknowledges. They encourage the callers to replacing that had damaged many of the might not feel as comfortable. She wants the young women have strength and to stand up for their babies. They do have repeat interior walls, it was necessary to put on to feel at greater ease when they come looking for help by customers. Many come for formula and diapers. They are offered a new roof, which they did. They got es- offering them an atmosphere like their aunt’s or their grand- newborn layettes filled with everything they might need. Word of timates on replacing dry wall and plumb- ma’s house. mouth usually brings others in after they hear of what Birthright did ing and were set to go until they were told Birthright is experiencing a shortage of volunteers. for someone else. Parenting classes are also offered and they are that they needed to pass zoning regula- Volunteers are not only needed to work on the house, but encouraged to finish school. They need to feel community support, tions. It was advised that they didn’t need Terri requested prayers for replacement volunteers for some Terri says. They are getting a lot of support in this area. to invest any more money until it did good ones that she no longer has. Counselors are needed for Terri remains amazed though, at all the calls she receives from pass. They had already spent $20,000 on one on one counseling with the girls and they are hard to those who want abortions. Just that week she received three. This the new roof. find. Board members are also needed. opens her eyes to how important advertising is for them at Birth- So the house sat for 3 months with When the house is finished it will have the capability right. They have billboards and do some advertising at the Malco no more major improvements being done of housing women in need. There will be three bedrooms Theaters between movies, so they can reach young people. So many until it passed zoning. As soon as it did to use, some having bunk beds that will allow for more ac- girls are looking for love and so many guys do not want a commit- pass, thanks to a lot of prayers and sup- commodations. A house mother will be hired to stay there ment. There are lots of stories and situations, “not nice ones,” and port, the dry wall was put in, taking a to- on site to care for those who utilize the facility. In the past, the girls are left behind to make the life decision or their boyfriends tal of 7 months to complete. The furnace Birthright has housed want them to get an abor- had to be replaced because it quit work- women and it has worked tion. Abortion counseling is ing just when the dry wall job started. The well for them and for the very frequent. They’ve even previous owners of the house had done house mother who also had to encourage married little work, in wanting the home to be a has received benefits Marian Observance couples to keep their babies. Bed and Breakfast, they had only tack- from being able to have Carmel Home, Owensboro, Ky. Birthright’s work is to em- led smaller improvement jobs, so there is a place to stay and a job power these people, some- plenty work left to do. to support her. Friday May 2, 2008, 7:00p.m. times in desperate situations, At this time volunteers are being sought Birthright is a ve- Speaker: letting them know that there to paint the rooms. Terri has volunteers hicle of mercy. It helps Fr. Aloysius Powers is hope and help for them. for two rooms and there are 7 more to many people in their • Meditation paint. The carpet is in good condition times of need. It is life- • Rosary Procession Birthright receives and does not need to be replaced. Work giving. It provides a • Eucharistic Adoration up to 3000 calls a year. Their is needed on the outside, which will come voice for the unborn in hotline reaches as far as the later on with hopes of fundraisers to cov- its work to bring babies Tennessee line. Their work er the cost. They are only about a month and parents, life. is vital. or two away from moving in. Sponsored By The new Birthright house has a lot The Marian Shrine Committee of character with its leaded glass doors
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financiera para llevar acabo la misión de la la de misión la acabo llevar para financiera Dos otros eventos toman lugar en esta época del año. Primero, estamos llevando acabo ahora la pre-matricula para el próximo próximo el para pre-matricula la ahora acabo llevando estamos Primero, año. del época esta en lugar toman eventos otros Dos
otras diócesis también necesitan ayuda ayuda necesitan también diócesis otras La Importancia de las Escuelas Católicas Escuelas las de Importancia La
mientras esperamos asistencia, muchas muchas asistencia, esperamos mientras
erosos a esta colecta. Les aseguro que, que, aseguro Les colecta. esta a erosos omingo de la Divina Misericordia. Misericordia. Divina la de omingo d el especial, día ese en particular manera de bendiga les Dios
- gen ser que tenemos también Católicos, Calvario y que nos demuestra todos los días de nuestras vidas. Sí, la misericordia consiste en sacar una cosa del no-ser al ser. Que Que ser. al no-ser del cosa una sacar en consiste misericordia la Sí, vidas. nuestras de días los todos demuestra nos que y Calvario
Conferencia Estadounidense de Obispos Obispos de Estadounidense Conferencia Que todos juntos demos gloria, alabanza y gratitud a Dios por la misericordia que nos demostró en el el en demostró nos que misericordia la por Dios a gratitud y alabanza gloria, demos juntos todos Que unidad. la de corazón al está
departamento de Misiones Locales de la la de Locales Misiones de departamento cial que es perdonar a los demás. Todos buscamos la unidad entre nosotros mismos; buscamos unidad con Dios. Dios. con unidad buscamos mismos; nosotros entre unidad la buscamos Todos demás. los a perdonar es que cial La misericordia misericordia La
de becas. Si esperamos recibir ayuda del del ayuda recibir esperamos Si becas. de Es muy apropiado que ahora tenemos ese domingo especial para dirigir nuestra atención a la misericordia de Dios y lo esen lo y Dios de misericordia la a atención nuestra dirigir para especial domingo ese tenemos ahora que apropiado muy Es -
Católicas Locales en el pasado por medio medio por pasado el en Locales Católicas NOSOTROS PERDONAMOS a los que nos ofendan.” nos que los a PERDONAMOS NOSOTROS
bido asistencia de la Colecta de Misiones Misiones de Colecta la de asistencia bido todos los cristianos compartimos – rezamos: “Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día, y PERDONA nuestras ofensas, como también también como ofensas, nuestras PERDONA y día, cada de pan nuestro hoy “Danos rezamos: – compartimos cristianos los todos
una “Diócesis de Misión,” y hemos reci hemos y Misión,” de “Diócesis una - llama a cada uno a perdonar a los demás y a amarlos, lo mismo que El nos perdona y nos ama. En el el En ama. nos y perdona nos El que mismo lo amarlos, a y demás los a perdonar a uno cada a llama Padre Nuestro Nuestro Padre – la oración que que oración la –
La Diócesis de Owensboro es considerada considerada es Owensboro de Diócesis La los demás. Al perdonar a otros, podemos experimentar la Buena Nueva de la Misericordia de Dios. Además, nuestro Señor nos nos Señor nuestro Además, Dios. de Misericordia la de Nueva Buena la experimentar podemos otros, a perdonar Al demás. los
Locales Locales datorio diario para nosotros de cómo uno tiene que responder a la misericordia de Dios siendo misericordioso y comprensivo hacia hacia comprensivo y misericordioso siendo Dios de misericordia la a responder que tiene uno cómo de nosotros para diario datorio
Colecta Para Misiones Católicas Católicas Misiones Para Colecta misericordia de Dios en un espíritu de esperanza y gratitud a un Dios siempre amante. La celebración de la Eucaristía es un recor un es Eucaristía la de celebración La amante. siempre Dios un a gratitud y esperanza de espíritu un en Dios de misericordia -
fe, espero que cada parroquia haga lo que cree apropiado para dar a conocer esta verdad a la comunidad de fe, celebrando la gran gran la celebrando fe, de comunidad la a verdad esta conocer a dar para apropiado cree que lo haga parroquia cada que espero fe,
Católica. Católica. Como la realidad de la misericordia de Dios en cada una de nuestras vidas tiene un lugar tan importante en nuestra vida de de vida nuestra en importante tan lugar un tiene vidas nuestras de una cada en Dios de misericordia la de realidad la Como
que estén comprometidos a la Educación Educación la a comprometidos estén que de abril del 2008. del abril de 2-6 del Roma en lugar tomar a va Misericordia la sobre Mundial
de los Estados Unidos y se unan a aquellos aquellos a unan se y Unidos Estados los de nos echan, podemos vivir con gran alegría conociendo el amor y la Divina Misericordia de Dios. El primer Congreso Apostólico Apostólico Congreso primer El Dios. de Misericordia Divina la y amor el conociendo alegría gran con vivir podemos echan, nos
más se pongan de acuerdo con los Obispos Obispos los con acuerdo de pongan se más Dios. Viviríamos nuestras vidas completamente sin esperanza. Pero, a pesar de las malas noticias que los medios de comunicación comunicación de medios los que noticias malas las de pesar a Pero, esperanza. sin completamente vidas nuestras Viviríamos Dios.
a través de los años, y ruego que muchos muchos que ruego y años, los de través a cambiar nuestras vidas y las vidas de los demás. Imagínense por un momento que no existiera tal verdad como la misericordia de de misericordia la como verdad tal existiera no que momento un por Imagínense demás. los de vidas las y vidas nuestras cambiar
a todos que han hecho este compromiso compromiso este hecho han que todos a Con una creencia firme en la misericordia de Dios y la disponibilidad de compartir la Buena Nueva con el mundo, podemos podemos mundo, el con Nueva Buena la compartir de disponibilidad la y Dios de misericordia la en firme creencia una Con
consideración seria que merece. Gracias Gracias merece. que seria consideración Leemos sobre el mal del mundo y lo vemos todos los días. los todos vemos lo y mundo del mal el sobre Leemos vivimos. que en sociedad la a
cordia de Dios como fuente de esperanza en nuestras propias vidas. Es tan fácil darnos por vencidos a nosotros mismos a veces, y y veces, a mismos nosotros a vencidos por darnos fácil tan Es vidas. propias nuestras en esperanza de fuente como Dios de cordia
- miseri gran la por asombrados vivimos también nosotros mal, el por causado sufrimiento de llena tan vida una en Viviendo
s nosotros. nosotros. s todo para esperanza de fuente la siendo sigue misericordia esta
otras palabras, sus vidas se cambiaron cuando se encontraron con la misericordia de Dios y la esperanza que les dio. Hasta hoy, hoy, Hasta dio. les que esperanza la y Dios de misericordia la con encontraron se cuando cambiaron se vidas sus palabras, otras
y un corazón sincero que emanó de la gran misericordia de Dios, lo cual les dio un nacimiento nuevo a una esperanza viviente. En En viviente. esperanza una a nuevo nacimiento un dio les cual lo Dios, de misericordia gran la de emanó que sincero corazón un y
era de vivir por el bien de los demás, a vivir una vida desinteresada y generosa. Cada uno era especialmente llenado de exultación exultación de llenado especialmente era uno Cada generosa. y desinteresada vida una vivir a demás, los de bien el por vivir de era
Se cambiaron sus vidas; se llenaron de asombro mientras dieron testigo a la vida a que Jesús les había llamado vivir. Ese llamado llamado Ese vivir. llamado había les Jesús que a vida la a testigo dieron mientras asombro de llenaron se vidas; sus cambiaron Se
. Los creyentes “se dedicaron a las enseñanzas de los apóstoles, y a la vida comunal, a partir el pan y a la oración.” oración.” la a y pan el partir a comunal, vida la a y apóstoles, los de enseñanzas las a dedicaron “se creyentes Los . temprana Iglesia
Santo Tomás de Aquino dijo, “La misericordia consiste en sacar una cosa del no-ser al ser.” Vemos esto tomar lugar en la la en lugar tomar esto Vemos ser.” al no-ser del cosa una sacar en consiste misericordia “La dijo, Aquino de Tomás Santo
ernidad. ernidad. et la toda para durará que vida nueva la recibir para solamente
posible. A través de la misericordia de Dios, nuestros pecados están perdonados y la muerte ya no existe. Todos moriremos – pero pero – moriremos Todos existe. no ya muerte la y perdonados están pecados nuestros Dios, de misericordia la de través A posible.
para que pudiéramos conocer, no solamente el amor de Dios, sino también saber que la misericordia de Dios hace nuestra salvación salvación nuestra hace Dios de misericordia la que saber también sino Dios, de amor el solamente no conocer, pudiéramos que para
Sabemos que Jesús se hizo uno de nosotros por el gran amor que Dios tiene para con nosotros. Dio su vida para nosotros nosotros para vida su Dio nosotros. con para tiene Dios que amor gran el por nosotros de uno hizo se Jesús que Sabemos
xperimentará en los años por venir.” por años los en experimentará humanidad la toda que pruebas y dificultades las benevolencia,
DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA, una invitación perennal al mundo cristiano a enfrentar con confianza, en divina divina en confianza, con enfrentar a cristiano mundo al perennal invitación una MISERICORDIA, DIVINA LA DE DOMINGO
Bendito Juan Pablo II, proclamó el 23 de mayo, 2000, que “por todo el mundo, el segundo domingo de Pascua recibirá el nombre nombre el recibirá Pascua de domingo segundo el mundo, el todo “por que 2000, mayo, de 23 el proclamó II, Pablo Juan Bendito
de marzo, el segundo domingo de Pascua. La Congregación de Culto, bajo el liderazgo de nuestro querido Santo Padre difunto, difunto, Padre Santo querido nuestro de liderazgo el bajo Culto, de Congregación La Pascua. de domingo segundo el marzo, de
y Pentecostés. Uno de los días especiales de esta época será el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, lo cual celebraremos el 30 30 el celebraremos cual lo Misericordia, Divina la de Domingo el será época esta de especiales días los de Uno Pentecostés. y
el sufrimiento, la muerte y la resurrección de Cristo mientras pasamos por las semanas de Pascua y nos acercamos a la Ascensión Ascensión la a acercamos nos y Pascua de semanas las por pasamos mientras Cristo de resurrección la y muerte la sufrimiento, el
Todavía estamos celebrando la gran Solemnidad de la Pascua, el Misterio Pascual. Tenemos muy presente en nuestras mentes mentes nuestras en presente muy Tenemos Pascual. Misterio el Pascua, la de Solemnidad gran la celebrando estamos Todavía
Mis estimados amigos, estimados Mis
Cada Una Comparte la Buena Nueva Buena la Comparte Una Cada Domingo de la Divina Misericordia Divina la de Domingo
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jores líderes en sus comunidades. comunidades. sus en líderes jores Liderazgo Latino el 1ero de marzo en el Centro Pastoral Católico. Pastoral Centro el en marzo de 1ero el Latino Liderazgo
- personas, quienes se quieren formar para ser me ser para formar quieren se quienes personas, Patti Gutiérrez ayuda a los participantes a inscribirse en el Curso de de Curso el en inscribirse a participantes los a ayuda Gutiérrez Patti
de Liderazgo Latino. Participaron alrededor de 38 38 de alrededor Participaron Latino. Liderazgo de
momento de canto y oración para iniciar el Curso Curso el iniciar para oración y canto de momento
Fabian, de la comunidad de Mayfield, guian un guian Mayfield, de comunidad la de Fabian,
La Hermana María Ofelia Hernández, MAG, y Luis Luis y MAG, Hernández, Ofelia María Hermana La
Ajú y Cristóbal Gutiérrez. Cristóbal y Ajú
Latino. Photos por Luis Luis por Photos Latino.
del Curso de Liderazgo Liderazgo de Curso del
mientras esperen el inicio inicio el esperen mientras
de conversación y convivio convivio y conversación de
participa en un momento momento un en participa
El grupo de líderes líderes de grupo El
y bello en la orilla del Gasper River cerca de Bowling Green, Kentucky. Green, Bowling de cerca River Gasper del orilla la en bello y que envuelva el lugar, por lo que hizo, en un momento, un lugar santo.” lugar un momento, un en hizo, que lo por lugar, el envuelva que
El Centro de Retiros y Campamentos Católico está colocado en un lugar sereno sereno lugar un en colocado está Católico Campamentos y Retiros de Centro El y se encuentra a Dios a través del sonido del río, de los pájaros, del viento y del silencio silencio del y viento del pájaros, los de río, del sonido del través a Dios a encuentra se y
Luis Ajú expresó: “Es un lugar apropiado para un retiro, donde se encuentra a sí mismo mismo sí a encuentra se donde retiro, un para apropiado lugar un “Es expresó: Ajú Luis
a la Diócesis por apoyar este tipo de formación y proveer el lugar para llevarla acabo. acabo. llevarla para lugar el proveer y formación de tipo este apoyar por Diócesis la a
que hicieron posible este retiro. La comunidad Hispana quiere agradecer especialmente especialmente agradecer quiere Hispana comunidad La retiro. este posible hicieron que
Queremos dar las gracias a todos los participantes, voluntarios y organizadores organizadores y voluntarios participantes, los todos a gracias las dar Queremos
otros jóvenes. jóvenes. otros
personal, y sobre la Pasión de Cristo. También pudieron escuchar los testimonios de de testimonios los escuchar pudieron También Cristo. de Pasión la sobre y personal,
Cuaresma, es la vida normal para la gente de África. Luis habló un poco de su experiencia experiencia su de poco un habló Luis África. de gente la para normal vida la es Cuaresma,
y dirección hacia Cristo. Mencionó que lo que para nosotros podría ser un sacrificio de de sacrificio un ser podría nosotros para que lo que Mencionó Cristo. hacia dirección y
dieran cuenta de la abundancia en que viven y que esto no les cause a perder su visión visión su perder a cause les no esto que y viven que en abundancia la de cuenta dieran
con los jóvenes de África. Durante su plática, intentó a hacer que los participantes se se participantes los que hacer a intentó plática, su Durante África. de jóvenes los con
y Luis Zúñiga de Nashville. La Hermana tiene experiencia de dos anos trabajando trabajando anos dos de experiencia tiene Hermana La Nashville. de Zúñiga Luis y
Los jóvenes escucharon pláticas dadas por la Hermana Adelina de Mayfield Mayfield de Adelina Hermana la por dadas pláticas escucharon jóvenes Los
resurrección si persevera en la lucha contra el pecado. pecado. el contra lucha la en persevera si resurrección
Todo lo que el cristiano sufre ahora tiene razón de ser en Jesucristo y le va a llevar a la la a llevar a va le y Jesucristo en ser de razón tiene ahora sufre cristiano el que lo Todo
en el retiro de manera activa. Todo esto les ayudó a relacionar la Pasión a la vida actual. actual. vida la a Pasión la relacionar a ayudó les esto Todo activa. manera de retiro el en
dramatizaciones de unos pasajes evangélicos para darles la oportunidad de tomar parte parte tomar de oportunidad la darles para evangélicos pasajes unos de dramatizaciones
actividades referentes a la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de Jesucristo. Hicieron Hicieron Jesucristo. de Resurrección y Muerte Pasión, la a referentes actividades
Durante el retiro, los jóvenes escucharon presentaciones y participaron en en participaron y presentaciones escucharon jóvenes los retiro, el Durante
en el pasado y empezar una vida nueva. nueva. vida una empezar y pasado el en
cartulinas con varios pecados y tentaciones escritas encima, para ya dejar esos pecados pecados esos dejar ya para encima, escritas tentaciones y pecados varios con cartulinas
de ellos. Era un momento bonito de oración. Al regresar al salón principal, pisaron unas unas pisaron principal, salón al regresar Al oración. de bonito momento un Era ellos. de
nueva vida. Todo el tiempo había una vela encendida, significando Jesús vivo en medio medio en vivo Jesús significando encendida, vela una había tiempo el Todo vida. nueva
entregarlo a Jesucristo. Después de eso, limpiaban las manos con agua, significando la la significando agua, con manos las limpiaban eso, de Después Jesucristo. a entregarlo
vino adelante y tiró su piedrita fuertemente en una cubeta, para quitarlo de su vida y y vida su de quitarlo para cubeta, una en fuertemente piedrita su tiró y adelante vino
que encontraran una piedrita, que representaba lo que les pesa en la vida. Cada uno uno Cada vida. la en pesa les que lo representaba que piedrita, una encontraran que
Director Diocesano del Ministerio Hispano. Durante este tiempo, invitó a los jóvenes jóvenes los a invitó tiempo, este Durante Hispano. Ministerio del Diocesano Director
El día empezó con una plática introductoria en la capilla, dada por Luis Ajú, Ajú, Luis por dada capilla, la en introductoria plática una con empezó día El
fe. fe.
través de los retiros. Tienen sed de Jesucristo y de las amistades sanas, basadas en la la en basadas sanas, amistades las de y Jesucristo de sed Tienen retiros. los de través
para llegar, demuestra el interés de los jóvenes de alcanzar un punto de conversión a a conversión de punto un alcanzar de jóvenes los de interés el demuestra llegar, para
El hecho de que participaron muchos jóvenes, que viajaron largas distancias distancias largas viajaron que jóvenes, muchos participaron que de hecho El
Kentucky del Oeste. Oeste. del Kentucky
de Sebree, Mayfield, Bowling Green, Elkton, Owensboro y otros pueblos alrededor de de alrededor pueblos otros y Owensboro Elkton, Green, Bowling Mayfield, Sebree, de
retiro Cuaresmal para jóvenes hispanos el sábado, 15 de marzo. Habrá participantes participantes Habrá marzo. de 15 sábado, el hispanos jóvenes para Cuaresmal retiro
de Gasper River, alrededor de 58 personas por toda la Diócesis participaron en un un en participaron Diócesis la toda por personas 58 de alrededor River, Gasper de
En el ambiente sereno del nuevo Centro de Retiros y Campamentos Católico Católico Campamentos y Retiros de Centro nuevo del sereno ambiente el En
Por Tami Schneider Tami Por
Retiro Juvenil Cuaresmal Diocesano Cuaresmal Juvenil Retiro
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expresa sus pensamientos. Fotos sometidas. Fotos pensamientos. sus expresa
A la derecha, la Hermana Imelda escucha mientras un miembro del grupo, Gayle Frye, Frye, Gayle grupo, del miembro un mientras escucha Imelda Hermana la derecha, la A
se prepare para hablar sobre el Ministerio Hispano. Hispano. Ministerio el sobre hablar para prepare se
Arriba, el P. Pat Reynolds entrega el micrófono a la Hermana Imelda Quechol mientras mientras Quechol Imelda Hermana la a micrófono el entrega Reynolds Pat P. el Arriba,
Pat Reynolds habla sobre asuntos de la inmigración con el grupo. Foto sometida. sometida. Foto grupo. el con inmigración la de asuntos sobre habla Reynolds Pat Padre El
de la administración, no como meros consumadores y usuarios. y consumadores meros como no administración, la de
de cuidar los bienes como administradores y miembros del consejo consejo del miembros y administradores como bienes los cuidar de
Los bienes de la tierra son dones de Dios. Tenemos la responsabilidad responsabilidad la Tenemos Dios. de dones son tierra la de bienes Los
El Cuidado Para la Creación de Dios de Creación la Para Cuidado El
justicia.
e ideológicas. Somos llamados a trabajar globalmente para la la para globalmente trabajar a llamados Somos ideológicas. e
demás crucen las diferencias nacionales, étnicas, económicas, económicas, étnicas, nacionales, diferencias las crucen demás
Somos una familia humana. Nuestras responsabilidades hacia los los hacia responsabilidades Nuestras humana. familia una Somos
La Solidaridad Solidaridad La
economía existe para servir a las personas, no al revés. revés. al no personas, las a servir para existe economía
un salario justo, la propiedad privada, y la iniciativa económica. La La económica. iniciativa la y privada, propiedad la justo, salario un
Las personas tienen el derecho a un empleo productivo y decente, decente, y productivo empleo un a derecho el tienen personas Las
La Dignidad del Trabajo y los Derechos de los Trabajadores los de Derechos los y Trabajo del Dignidad La
de pólice pública en cuanto a cómo afectan a los pobres. pobres. los a afectan cómo a cuanto en pública pólice de
las conciencias de la nación. Somos llamados a mirar a las decisiones decisiones las a mirar a llamados Somos nación. la de conciencias las
vulnerables. Los pobres requieren la atención moral más urgente en en urgente más moral atención la requieren pobres Los vulnerables.
La prueba moral de una sociedad es cómo trata a sus miembros más más miembros sus a trata cómo es sociedad una de moral prueba La
La Opción Por los Pobres y Vulnerables y Pobres los Por Opción La
y a trabajar por el bien común. bien el por trabajar a y
para respetar los derechos de los demás en la sociedad más amplia amplia más sociedad la en demás los de derechos los respetar para
Correspondiendo a estos derechos son deberes y responsabilidades responsabilidades y deberes son derechos estos a Correspondiendo
tienen el derecho de participar en decisiones que afectan sus vidas. vidas. sus afectan que decisiones en participar de derecho el tienen
refugio, cuidado médico, educación, y empleo. Todas las personas personas las Todas empleo. y educación, médico, cuidado refugio,
Las personas tienen un derecho fundamental a la vida, la comida, comida, la vida, la a fundamental derecho un tienen personas Las
Derechos y Responsabilidades y Derechos
buenos administradores de la tierra y de los demás. los de y tierra la de administradores buenos
llamados a respetar todos los dones de la creación de Dios, para ser ser para Dios, de creación la de dones los todos respetar a llamados
“Somos un cuerpo; cuando uno sufre, todos sufrimos.” Somos Somos sufrimos.” todos sufre, uno cuando cuerpo; un “Somos
de nuestra dignidad y derechos en relación a otros, en comunidad. comunidad. en otros, a relación en derechos y dignidad nuestra de la comunidad hispana en la región de Purchase. de región la en hispana comunidad la
La persona humana es tanto sagrado que social. Nos damos cuenta cuenta damos Nos social. que sagrado tanto es humana persona La aproximadamente 50 personas sobre su inmigración a los Estados Unidos como monja, y su trabajo con con trabajo su y monja, como Unidos Estados los a inmigración su sobre personas 50 aproximadamente
El Llamado a Familia, Comunidad y Participación Participación y Comunidad Familia, a Llamado El Unidos. La Hermana Imelda Quechol, Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano también habló al grupo de de grupo al habló también Hispano Ministerio del Coordinadora Quechol, Imelda Hermana La Unidos.
emphasizes people over things, being over having. over being things, over people emphasizes que tomar en cuento para formular un plan justo y comprehensivo de inmigración para los Estados Estados los para inmigración de comprehensivo y justo plan un formular para cuento en tomar que
discapacidad, pobreza, edad, falta de éxito, o raza. This principle principle This raza. o éxito, de falta edad, pobreza, discapacidad, salón parroquial. El Pastor, el P. Pat Reynolds, habló sobre las consideraciones principales que se tendría tendría se que principales consideraciones las sobre habló Reynolds, Pat P. el Pastor, El parroquial. salón
de Dios. Las personas no pierden la dignidad a causa de su su de causa a dignidad la pierden no personas Las Dios. de for Fun” (Mayores de Edad se Divierten Aprendiendo) sobre la Inmigración el lunes 5 de marzo en el el en marzo de 5 lunes el Inmigración la sobre Aprendiendo) Divierten se Edad de (Mayores Fun” for
Todas las personas son sagradas, hechos en la imagen y semejanza semejanza y imagen la en hechos sagradas, son personas las Todas
West Kentucky Community & Technical College para patrocinar el programa de “Seniors Learning Learning “Seniors de programa el patrocinar para College Technical & Community Kentucky West
La Vida y Dignidad de la Persona Humana Persona la de Dignidad y Vida La La parroquia de Santo Tomás Moro en Paducah colaboró con el Centro de Entrenamiento de de Entrenamiento de Centro el con colaboró Paducah en Moro Tomás Santo de parroquia La
Enseñanza Social Católica Social Enseñanza
Sometido por Missy Eckenberg, Traducido por Tami Schneider Schneider Tami por Traducido Eckenberg, Missy por Sometido
Aprendiendo Sobre la Inmigración la Sobre Aprendiendo Siete Principios de la la de Principios Siete
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Bell, Vice-Chair, Dr. Charles Bohle, Sr. Vivian Bowles, OSU, Ms. Susan Clark, Clark, Susan Ms. OSU, Bowles, Vivian Sr. Bohle, Charles Dr. Vice-Chair, Bell,
de una auténtica experiencia de de experiencia auténtica una de
abuse en la Diócesis de Owensboro son los siguientes: Larry Abel, Chair, Ms. June June Ms. Chair, Abel, Larry siguientes: los son Owensboro de Diócesis la en abuse
2008 por un evento en el espíritu espíritu el en evento un por 2008
Los miembros del Comité quienes tratan las alegaciones de abuso sexual sexual abuso de alegaciones las tratan quienes Comité del miembros Los
calendarios para el 18-19 de julio, julio, de 18-19 el para calendarios
Están Listos para Contestar Llamadas Contestar para Listos Están
adultos jóvenes! Marquen sus sus Marquen jóvenes! adultos
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Llamando a todos los estudiantes estudiantes los todos a Llamando
Celebración Local - Diócesis de Owensboro de Diócesis - Local Celebración
y equipo médicos, sorteo de materiales para la escuela, utensilios para cocina como como cocina para utensilios escuela, la para materiales de sorteo médicos, equipo y
grandes y pequeños, camas y cubrecamas como sábanas, cobij as y almohadas, aparatos aparatos almohadas, y as cobij sábanas, como cubrecamas y camas pequeños, y grandes Jornada Mundial de la Juventud 2008 Juventud la de Mundial Jornada
incluido, pero no son limitadas a: zapatos y ropa, muebles básicas, electrodomésticos electrodomésticos básicas, muebles ropa, y zapatos a: limitadas son no pero incluido,
va a estar disponible a finales de mayo, 2008. Las necesidades típicas en el pasado han han pasado el en típicas necesidades Las 2008. mayo, de finales a disponible estar a va
la misión del Evangelio. Por favor, consideren responder a este llamado. llamado. este a responder consideren favor, Por Evangelio. del misión la
de varias otras este año. Una lista completa de lo que necesitan los que buscan ayuda ayuda buscan que los necesitan que lo de completa lista Una año. este otras varias de
para cumplir con las necesidades de un pueblo grande que busca ayuda para llevar acabo acabo llevar para ayuda busca que grande pueblo un de necesidades las con cumplir para
Mantenimiento. Es probable que recibamos pedidos de estas mismas organizaciones y y organizaciones mismas estas de pedidos recibamos que probable Es Mantenimiento.
De nuevo, dependemos de su generosidad generosidad su de dependemos nuevo, De involucradas en procesar y empacar el trailer. el empacar y procesar en involucradas
Departamento de Viviendas que construye casa para los pobres, y el Departamento de de Departamento el y pobres, los para casa construye que Viviendas de Departamento
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Children’s Home, un orfanato en Black River, el Colegio Católico de Mandeville, el el Mandeville, de Católico Colegio el River, Black en orfanato un Home, Children’s
como en Octubre del 2006. Innumerables personas por toda la Diócesis colectaron una una colectaron Diócesis la toda por personas Innumerables 2006. del Octubre en como
abandonados dirigido por los Misioneros de la Caridad en Balaclava, Our Lady of Hope Hope of Lady Our Balaclava, en Caridad la de Misioneros los por dirigido abandonados
labor de amor para nuestro diócesis enviar las cosas, tanto en noviembre del 2004 2004 del noviembre en tanto cosas, las enviar diócesis nuestro para amor de labor
St. Gabriel Parish en Balaclava, Mary Help of Christians Home, una casa para ancianos ancianos para casa una Home, Christians of Help Mary Balaclava, en Parish Gabriel St.
Todos son bienvenidos a participar en este proyecto. Era verdaderamente un un verdaderamente Era proyecto. este en participar a bienvenidos son Todos
Charles Lwanga Parish y Comunidad en Knockpatrick, St. Croix Parish en Santa Cruz, Cruz, Santa en Parish Croix St. Knockpatrick, en Comunidad y Parish Lwanga Charles
avena, frijoles secos y arroz. y secos frijoles avena,
Bellarmine Parish en Chapelton, Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish en Hayes, St. St. Hayes, en Parish Annunciation the of Lady Our Chapelton, en Parish Bellarmine
Sí se puede mandar comida como pasta seca para la sopa, salsa de tomate, cereal seco, seco, cereal tomate, de salsa sopa, la para seca pasta como comida mandar puede se Sí
de pedidos antes del 15 de mayo, 2008. En 2006 recibimos respuestas de: St. Robert Robert St. de: respuestas recibimos 2006 En 2008. mayo, de 15 del antes pedidos de
podemos mandar a Mandeville. Mandeville. a mandar podemos NO esto Todo
grupos de la Diócesis de Mandeville que someten a la Diócesis de Owensboro sus listas listas sus Owensboro de Diócesis la a someten que Mandeville de Diócesis la de grupos
(para cocinar o para el auto), bebidas alcohólicas, soda, o café, pegamento y cemento. cemento. y pegamento café, o soda, alcohólicas, bebidas auto), el para o cocinar (para
La Hermana Connie Ostrander tiene planes de pedir a las parroquias y los los y parroquias las a pedir de planes tiene Ostrander Connie Hermana La
fecha de caducidad, carne de cualquier tipo (carne de vaca, pescado, o pollo), aceite aceite pollo), o pescado, vaca, de (carne tipo cualquier de carne caducidad, de fecha
traileres que pudimos enviar. enviar. pudimos que traileres
o medicamentos sin receta, medicamentos o vendas que contienen alcohol, o que tienen tienen que o alcohol, contienen que vendas o medicamentos receta, sin medicamentos o
por todo Kentucky del Oeste ayudaron a colectar, ordenar, invent ariar, y cargar los dos dos los cargar y ariar, invent ordenar, colectar, a ayudaron Oeste del Kentucky todo por
pueden ir en las casas: sillas plegables, jabón, (para manos o para platos), vitaminas vitaminas platos), para o manos (para jabón, plegables, sillas casas: las en ir pueden NO NO
amplia de parroquias e instituciones en la Diócesis de Mandeville. Muchos voluntarios voluntarios Muchos Mandeville. de Diócesis la en instituciones e parroquias de amplia
que mandamos a la Diócesis de Mandeville. Lo siguiente es una lista de las cosas que que cosas las de lista una es siguiente Lo Mandeville. de Diócesis la a mandamos que
16 toneladas de bienes en dos traileres para ayudar con las necesidades de una variedad variedad una de necesidades las con ayudar para traileres dos en bienes de toneladas 16
transportar bienes adentro del país. Así que, no podemos meter ciertas cosas en las casas casas las en cosas ciertas meter podemos no que, Así país. del adentro bienes transportar
individuos, grupos y parroquias por todo Kentucky del Oeste para enviar alrededor de de alrededor enviar para Oeste del Kentucky todo por parroquias y grupos individuos,
“Food for the Poor” es restringido en su trabajo con el gobierno de Jamaica al al Jamaica de gobierno el con trabajo su en restringido es Poor” the for “Food
la Diócesis de Owensboro se unió con con unió se Owensboro de Diócesis la De nuevo, en octubre del 2006, del octubre en nuevo, De
braremos. braremos. nom que donativos los recibir para horario el y distribución de
fáciles, con los dones para nuestro pueblo precioso.” precioso.” pueblo nuestro para dones los con fáciles,
para la localidad localidad la para Católico durante el viaje. Estén atentos a la edición de agosto 2008 del del 2008 agosto de edición la a atentos Estén viaje. el durante
Owensboro quienes nos extendieron la mano para hacer que nuestras vidas sean más más sean vidas nuestras que hacer para mano la extendieron nos quienes Owensboro
determinar donde las cosas tienen que ir y es menos probable que la etiqueta se caiga caiga se etiqueta la que probable menos es y ir que tienen cosas las donde determinar
“Desde e l al m a de Jam ai ca , grac ia s a… todos l os bi enhec hore s de la Dióce si s de de s si Dióce la de s hore enhec bi os l todos a… s ia grac , ca ai Jam de a m al l e “Desde
del contenido en el lado estrecho de la caja, no la parte de arriba , porque es más fácil fácil más es porque , arriba de parte la no caja, la de estrecho lado el en contenido del
Ella escribió: escribió: Ella expresa su apreciación de tantas personas cuando recibe estos materiales. estos recibe cuando personas tantas de apreciación su expresa
localidad de colecta. Nota: favor de poner la etiqueta y la notación indicando el destino destino el indicando notación la y etiqueta la poner de favor Nota: colecta. de localidad
Hermana Connie Ostrander, la Directora de Desarrollo para la Diócesis de Mandeville, Mandeville, de Diócesis la para Desarrollo de Directora la Ostrander, Connie Hermana
a la caja. Estas cosas ya estarán listas para guardar hasta el momento de traerlas a una una a traerlas de momento el hasta guardar para listas estarán ya cosas Estas caja. la a
después del Huracán Iván, una tormenta de categoría 5, que aterrizó en la isla. La La isla. la en aterrizó que 5, categoría de tormenta una Iván, Huracán del después
estas cosas deben ser enviadas; bastaría una etiqueta genérica que se pega directamente directamente pega se que genérica etiqueta una bastaría enviadas; ser deben cosas estas
toneladas de bienes en un trailer de “Food for the Poor” a nuestra diócesis hermana hermana diócesis nuestra a Poor” the for “Food de trailer un en bienes de toneladas
etiqueta afuera de la caja. También, les pedimos que indiquen específicamente dónde dónde específicamente indiquen que pedimos les También, caja. la de afuera etiqueta
En Noviembre del 2004 la Diócesis de Owensboro envió alrededor de ocho ocho de alrededor envió Owensboro de Diócesis la 2004 del Noviembre En
las cosas que cada caja contiene, con el nombre y la cantidad de cada cosa en una una en cosa cada de cantidad la y nombre el con contiene, caja cada que cosas las
y les pedimos su ayuda para ayudar a llenar estas necesidades. necesidades. estas llenar a ayudar para ayuda su pedimos les y
Les pedimos que empaquen los donativos de esta maner a: marcar claramente claramente marcar a: maner esta de donativos los empaquen que pedimos Les
Necesitamos Necesitamos asistirles en su misión con el pueblo de Jamaica, especialmente los pobres. los especialmente Jamaica, de pueblo el con misión su en asistirles
15 de mayo, comunicándose con Oficina de Asuntos Sociales. Sociales. Asuntos de Oficina con comunicándose mayo, de 15
en la Diócesis de Mandeville que alisten sus tres necesidades más grandes para poder poder para grandes más necesidades tres sus alisten que Mandeville de Diócesis la en
Pueden obtener una lista detallada de las cosas que cada grupo ha pedido después del del después pedido ha grupo cada que cosas las de detallada lista una obtener Pueden
y su Equipo de Desarrollo Directivo va a pedir a las parroquias, escuelas e instituciones instituciones e escuelas parroquias, las a pedir a va Directivo Desarrollo de Equipo su y
para hacernos saber su petición. petición. su saber hacernos para [email protected] mensaje de e-mail a: a: e-mail de mensaje
de procesar y empacar los bienes. Las Hermanas Connie Ostrander y Naomi Rosenberger Rosenberger Naomi y Ostrander Connie Hermanas Las bienes. los empacar y procesar de
Sociales para la Diócesis de Owensboro. Pueden llamar al 270-683-545, o mandar un un mandar o 270-683-545, al llamar Pueden Owensboro. de Diócesis la para Sociales
colecta está programada para Owensboro. Todavía estamos considerando el lugar exacto exacto lugar el considerando estamos Todavía Owensboro. para programada está colecta
Mandeville, pueden comunicarse con Richard Murphy, Director de la Oficina de Asuntos Asuntos de Oficina la de Director Murphy, Richard con comunicarse pueden Mandeville,
. La localidad de la la de localidad La . Octubre del 2008 del Octubre hermana, la Diócesis de Mandeville, Jamaica, en en Jamaica, Mandeville, de Diócesis la hermana,
patrocinar a una parroquia, una escuela o una institución individual, en la Diócesis de de Diócesis la en individual, institución una o escuela una parroquia, una a patrocinar
grande, patrocinado por “Food for the Poor” (comida para los pobres) a nuestra diócesis diócesis nuestra a pobres) los para (comida Poor” the for “Food por patrocinado grande,
Si un grupo, parroquia o institución en la Diócesis de Owensboro quiere quiere Owensboro de Diócesis la en institución o parroquia grupo, un Si
La Diócesis de Owensboro planea mandar bienes colect ados en un recipiente recipiente un en ados colect bienes mandar planea Owensboro de Diócesis La
y escritorios de computadora. computadora. de escritorios y
Por Richard Murphy, Traducido por Tami Schneider Schneider Tami por Traducido Murphy, Richard Por
trastes, platos, cubiertos y aparatos, herramientas de diferentes tipos, y computadoras computadoras y tipos, diferentes de herramientas aparatos, y cubiertos platos, trastes,
za Pronto za Empie Jamaica Mandeville, de Diócesis la para Bienes de Colecta
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