600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 Volume 41, Number 9 November, 2014 Graphic by Allison Hayden 18 U.S. Bishops Bring Message To Holy Land: Prayer Is Powerful; Peace Is Possible Dear sisters and brothers, at 7:00 p.m. that it was only an hour back From September 10 – 19 of this year, to Jerusalem and that he could have us I joined a delegation from the United at the church on time. So Bishop Barres States Conference of Catholic Bishops on and I set out for our vigil. Traffic snarls a Prayer Pilgrimage for Peace to the Holy slowed us and we were at the gates of the Land. The delegation included 18 bish- Old City of Jerusalem by 8:00 – but had ops and 5 staff members from the bish- to run the last few blocks not navigable ops’ conference. The threefold intent of by cars. Most of the pilgrims remaining in Most Reverend the pilgrimage was to affirm the message: - William F. Med- the church after the doors were ceremo Prayer is powerful; Peace is possible; and - ley, Bishop of the USCCB joins the Holy See in advo- niously closed were part of a Russian Or Owensboro cating a two-state solution to the conflict thodox group. Most of them went to the between the Israelis and the Palestinians. holy tomb, venerated by many as the most Upon our arrival in the Holy Land we first went as sacred of all Christian sites. So I climbed pilgrims to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. There we steep stairs to a small chapel marking the venerated the shrines within the Church marking the site place of Calvary to separate myself from the crowd. When pilgrims visit here they of Calvary and Christ’s crucifixion and the tomb of Christ, - the place of the resurrection of Christ. We also celebrated will kneel to touch or to kiss the spot be Mass within the Roman Catholic Chapel of the basilica. neath an elaborate altar remembered as I had been privileged to visit the Holy Land before and the place where the cross of Jesus stood. to visit this basilica. On any given day there are thousands Continued on page 2 (sometimes tens of thousand) of pilgrims from throughout the world there. Thus as one pauses in prayer there is al- ways at hand a guardian to insure that the lines keep mov- ing. If one lingers more than ten or fifteen seconds there is a tug to the sleeve reminding you to move along out of

courtesy. Pilgrims can pause in other places of the church Requested Service Change to reflect more deeply. In the sacristy as we prepared for Mass, Bishop John Barres of the Diocese of Allentown learned from a Fran- ciscan brother from Providence, Rhode Island now serving at the basilica, that every night as the Church is locked a select group of pilgrims are permitted to stay overnight in prayer. Bishop Barres approached our delegation about some of the bishops keeping this vigil as a part of our prayer pilgrimage. Our day to day schedule was quite packed and saw us moving throughout parts of the country, which is not large but nonetheless many days took us hours from Members of the USCCB's 2014 peace pilgrimage to the Holy

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42301 were locked at 8:15. The Christian population in Nablus is small, but parish priest Fr. Paid On Tuesday, September 16 our group was in Tel Aviv Johnny Abu Khalil calls it a "community of hope" and prays for a peaceful resolution to conflict. The USCCB and Catholic Relief visiting the Perez International Peace Center where we had Services led a peace pilgrimage with 18 bishops from across the an opportunity to meet former Israeli President Shimon country to the Holy Land from September 11-18, 2014. Photo by Peres. As we departed the center one of our drivers told us Jennifer Hardy for Catholic Relief Services 2 November, 2014 Prayer is powerful; Peace is possible. (Continued from page 1) As it happened, I was in this space alone for the better part of an hour and half be- fore any other pilgrims wandered up there. That time passed quickly and I con- templated the three hours that Jesus would have hung on the cross. I meditated on Mary’s presence at the foot of the cross those three hours and considered her own Most Reverend agony as her Beloved Son cried out in William F. Med- - ley, Bishop of anguish before he died. In the time of Je Owensboro sus this site would have been outside the walls of the city and I considered where all the Apostles, save for John, may have spent those hours. Were they in hiding some place where they could see the cross from a distance? Could they have heard Jesus’ prayer and lam- entation? Were they too suffering in shame because they had abandoned their Lord and friend? I knelt at Calvary part of this time and recalling the gesture of priests as they begin the Good Friday obser- vances, I lay prostrate at the holy site. It was a profound and holy time. Later during the night, as the Russian pilgrims spread out I did have a few moments in the tomb. The tomb is a small place and dimly lit by candles and oil lamps. I considered the Resurrection in new ways: What was Je- sus’ consciousness when he was alive again after three days, no doubt tightly wrapped in a shroud in a place of no light? How long was he alive again before his first encounter with the women who came to anoint the body on that third morning? As the night turned to a new day at midnight the These 18 US bishops who participated in the Peace Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Sept. 11-18, 2014 followed Franciscans, who serve as guardians of the Roman Cath- in the footsteps of Jesus by 2,000 years, followed in the footsteps of Pope Francis, who visited the Holy olic areas of the shrine, chanted the Holy Office. Septem- Land in June, and followed the devastation of the war in the Holy Land by only days. Their message: ber 17 historically has been observed as the Feast of the Prayer is powerful; peace is possible. Members of the USCCB’s 2014 peace pilgrimage to the Holy Land Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi and is therefore a very meet with H.B. Patriarch Fouad Twal at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The 18 bishops from the United important feast to their community. Bishop Barres and States celebrated mass at the Patriarchate and met with leaders from the Greek Orthodox Church, Anglican I, who it seems may have been the only Roman Catho- Church and other Christian leaders. The peace pilgrimage occurred 3 weeks after a ceasefire of fighting lics observing the vigil, joined them in prayer. After the between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Photo by Jennifer Hardy/CRS office they invited us into their friary, attached to the church, for orange juice and fig newtons. At this time I realized that in our rush to get to the Church we had not had supper the previous evening nor had access to water. The supper I did not miss, but I Bishop Medley’s Calendar For November 2014: was thirsty. Again, this presented a meditation on the thirst of Christ. November 1 9:00 a.m. Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting, Gasper River At this time also I realized that it was my birthday. So orange juice and fig new- Catholic Youth Camp tons were my birthday treat. November 6 10:30 a.m. School Mass, Owensboro Catholic High School Typically the church is not opened in the morning until 5:15. But September 17 November 8-14 USCCB General Meeting, Baltimore, MD was also a day of special observance for the Greek Orthodox Catholics and at midnight November 16 8:30 a.m. Confirmation, St. Mary, LaCenter the church had been opened for a special Mass. The doors remained open after that and November 17 9:45 a.m. Priests’ Personnel Board Meeting, CPC we could have left at any time. But Bishop Barres and I remained in prayer vigil until 1:30 p.m. Priests’ Council Meeting, CPC 3:00am. At that time we walked several blocks to the city gates where we found a taxi November 18 10:00 a.m. Presbyteral Day, CPC to take us a couple of miles back to our hotel. November 19 8:30 a.m. Diocesan Finance Council Meeting, CPC This night of prayer in this sacred place was indeed the highlight of my pilgrim- November 20 9:00 a.m. School Mass, Owensboro Catholic Middle School age. I still find solace in my experience of praying alone and uninterrupted at Calvary November 21 9:00 a.m. School Mass, St. Romuald School, Hardinsburg and the place of the Resurrection. One prayer found its way to my lips over and over November 22 6:00 p.m. ODYC closing Mass, Owensboro Convention Center again that night and since then: “We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because November 23 11:00 a.m. Mass/New Pastor Installation, Fr. Daniel Dillard, by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. “ Christ the King, Scottsville May God Bless You all! November 25 10-3:00 p.m. Paducah Office, Lourdes Hospital November 27 8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass, St. Stephen Cathedral +Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of Owensboro November 29 4:00 p.m. Admission to Candidacy, Basilio Az Cuc, Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson November, 2014 3

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Feast of the Exhaltation of the Holy Cross Gospel reading for Sept. 14, 2014: Jn 3:13-17 “Jesus said to Nicodemus: ‘No one has gone up to heaven except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.’ “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” The Western Kentucky Catholic 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY. 42301 Contrails are artificial clouds made of water that form behind aircraft. On the •Publisher: Most Reverend William F. 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Christmas/New Year’s Camp The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your home as a direct use of your parish at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp assessment dollars. “Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to ensure that there is responsible exchange of freely held and expressed opinion among the People of December 29th through January 1st God.” -Pastoral Instruction Of The Means Of Social Communications, #116, Jan. 29, 1971. Cost: $100 Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor submitted for publication in the Western Kentucky Catholic must be signed and with contact information, may be edited for Ages: 8th graders (come and meet some of the people you’ll go to camp with next space, a lack of charity or a lack of clarity, and are not necessarily those of the publisher or Summer) and high school aged youth editor of The Western Kentucky Catholic. Please let us know politely if you find proofing or Don’t miss out on this amazing camp! It’s a great way to end one year and start the next! factual errors in items of this publication. Please send all Western Kentucky Catholic address additions, deletions or Hope to see you there! changes to Cathy Hagan at [email protected]. 4 November, 2014 moUnt saint Joseph ConferenCe and retreat Center Catholic Campaign For Human Development Calendar of UpComing events NOVEMBER______Working On The Margins 1 Grief Camp for Youths To be just toward others, we must work to ensure they have adequate resources 4 Evening with an Ursuline DECEMBER______to meet their human needs.Projects supported by the Catholic Campaign for Human presentation: Do You Hear 2 Evening with an Ursuline Development (CCHD) move beyond providing for immediate needs. They work to 7-9 Yarn Spinners Weekend presentation: Gift of Gifts build healthy, sustainable futures for communities. 7-9 Diocese of Owensboro - 3 Advent Day of Prayer Ten years ago, Boston’s Haley House began offering bakery training at the re Ordained Deacons Retreat 3 Lunch and Learn quest of a few regular guests at the soup kitchen. Due to high demand, Haley House 13 Study of Pope Francis’ - 11 Study of Pope Francis’ expanded the training into a six-month course that includes customer relations and ba Joy of the Gospel Joy of the Gospel sic business principles. Haley House currently has 70 trainees who have completed the 14-16 Diocese of Owensboro 18 Senior Moments program and are now employed in the Boston area. Haley House also offers cooking Diaconate Program classes for at-risk teens and holistic, individual support to men and women re-entering 19-21 Diocese of Owensboro 20 Senior Moments Diaconate Program the community after incarceration. 21-22 Teen Leadership Conference Like Haley House, Faith Works recognizes the value of human relationships in JANUARY______the fight against poverty. Operating in the Roanoke Valley, Faith Works builds com- 22 Walking with the Poor Retreat with Fr. Shonis 6 Evening with an Ursuline munity through conversation. After listening to residents and members of parishes and presentation: Learning to congregations in the city’s Southeast area, the group worked to get the area recognized Center-sponsored programs are in See as the Mystics See as “medically underserved,” and thereby secured $6 million for a new health clinic. BOLD type. Please call to register. 8 Rediscover Catholicism This change will make a dramatic difference in the lives of residents, 80 percent of 10 Yarn Spinners Day whom are uninsured. 15 Senior Moments The dialogue fostered by Faith Works also bridges racial divides. One member commented that “nowhere else would we probably have talked to each other, but here 17-23 St. Meinrad Retreat Week we are now working together, gardening [in community gardens] together.” Members 23-25 Diocese of Owensboro are working to train leaders in the Hispanic community and to listen to their concerns. Diaconate Program Haley House and Faith Works create a strong local economy by building human rela- 26-30 Spiritual Direction Training tionships and carry on Christ’s mission “to bring glad tidings to the poor . . . liberty to Program (Week 6) ursulinesmsj.org captives . . . sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (Lk 4:18). 30-1 Retrouvaille Weekend The Catholic Campaign for Human Development funds programs like these in Located 12 miles west of Owensboro, To register or schedule an event, communities across Ky., on Hwy. 56 call Kathy McCarty: the United States 270-229-0206 and helps people [email protected] living in poverty join together, Office of Spiritual Life for the Diocese of Owensboro identify problems and find ways to improve their lives and neighborhoods. CCHD is the official domestic anti-poverty agen- cy of the Catholic The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph bishops in the Unit- invite you to join us for Eucharistic Adoration on ed States. Your sup- Nov. 9, Dec. 14 and on the second Sunday of port helps to end each month in 2015 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Motherhouse Chapel poverty one com- (located 12 miles west of Owensboro on munity at a time. Hwy. 56). We will conclude with evening Working prayer. During this special time of the - together, we can reach out and touch the lives of those living on the margins of soci Year of Consecrated Life, we ask you to ety. Please visit www.povertyusa.org to read more details of CCHD’s efforts to spread join us in praying for a deeper awareness Christ’s love by helping to break the cycle of poverty in your community and across and openness in response to God’s call the country. to consecrated life. Diocesan Tribunal Advocates Training Held Sept 29-30,2014 November, 2014 5

Heather Eichholz, left, is a Judge for the Diocese of Owensboro tribunal, and has Helen Bennett speaking to Parish been working in the Tribunal since July, 2014. At right is Father Ken Mikulcik. Advocates Sept 29, 2014 in the Mel Howard Photos Catholic Pastoral Center. Helen is Diocesan Judicial Vicar Father Mike - a trained Advocate and a member Clark welcomed the participants to the OWENSBORO, Ky. - The Tribunal Ad formation, and assistance throughout the training meetings for new advocates vocate’s Program is a ministry composed process. It is essential that an Advocate of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Owensboro. Sept. 29. of priests, deacons and lay people in the have an adequate current knowledge of parishes who are trained by the Dioce- the procedures and grounds used by Tribunals to san Tribunal Staff to assist those seeking hear and judge marriage cases. a declaration of invalidity (annulment). On September 29th and 30th, the Diocesan The role of the Advocate is an important Tribunal Staff provided a training workshop for ministry at a critical time in peoples’ lives. new Advocates at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Advocates provide emotional support, in- Covered during the course of the two-day training

Seated around the table in the picture above are Anna Cairney, Kathleen Baumgarten, Mike Marsili, Jed Conrad and Pat Cairney. was the theology of marriage, diocesan marriage policy, the concept of va- lidity and invalidity, the role of an Advocate, procedures and grounds for the marriage invalidity process, and the different types of cases the Tribunal processes. Upon completion of this training, there are 55 lay advocates, in addition to priests and deacons throughout the diocese, available to assist those who need to avail themselves of this process. Contact your pastor or the Tribunal Favorite Way Of Honoring Mary Mother Of Jesus if you have questions about seeking a declaration of invalidity. Ms. Gera's Pre-K class at St.Romuald are honoring Mary by saying a decade of the Rosary each day before rest time. Submitted by Erin Waddell 6 November, 2014 2014 Diocesan Marriage Celebration Honors Married Couples With Praise and Thanksgiving for Commitment to Marriage OWENSBORO,Ky. - In his homily on Sept. 21, 2014 in St. Stephen Cathedral for the Diocesan Marriage Celebration, Bishop William Medley preached on the Gospel reading for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: MT: 20:1- 16A - “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard ... What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? ... Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Bishop Medley commented that this parable challenges us to tolerate times in life when we experience “too much giv- ing, too much love, too much forgiveness, too much tolerance. Does this sound a lot like marriage?” Jesus’ parable says that the last shall be first, and the first last. “Does God, “Bishop Medley asked, “ ask too much of us? We can say, ‘I’m not getting what I deserve.” “YES!” Bishop Medley said, “And you should be grateful! Think about it. Say Thank You to God that we’re not get- ting what we deserve from our foolish, extravagant God who gives just wages.” When married couples say “I do,” at their wedding, little do most realize what this can mean as do those married couples who have endured, survived 25, 40, 50+ Bishop William Medley led couples in a renewal of years of life together as a couple. Bishop their wedding vows. The 2014 Anniversary Couples Medley said, “It’s hard work, a decision recognized by parishes of the diocese and listed in every day to be extravagant in love, giv- the worship aid for the Mass of the Diocesan Marriage ing, forgiving, tolerating each other, and Celebration Sept. 21, 2014 represented 4,130 Years of giving all those ‘too much’ gifts to one marriage according to the Diocesan Family Life Office. Renewing their marriage voes are, in the photo at another. far left are Lou and Martine Boarman, St. Mary of “My word for you today.” he said the Woods, Whitesville; at near left are Mike and Pat in concluding, “Is that you’re just TOO Boone, St. Joseph, Leitchfield; and below are Dave and MUCH!” Onee Clark, Sts. Joseph and Paul, Owensboro

Married Couples Honored During The James & Mary Bumpous, St. Thomas More, Paducah John & Raymunda Calhoun, Blessed Mother, Owensboro Diocesan Marriage Celebration 2014 Dave & Onee Clark, Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Charles L. & Lucy Adams, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Justin & Minnie Clark, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Kevin & Karla Arnold, Blessed Mother, Owensboro Gordon & Rose Cobb, Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Bobby & Mary Belcher, Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Charles & Joan Collins, Blessed Mother, Owensboro Ralph & Rose Ann Bemboom, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Billy & Lynda Combs, Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Herbert & Bernice Bertke, Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro David & Judy Connor, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Bud & Mildred Boarman, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville David & Brenda Coombs, St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro James L. & Martine Boarman, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Richard & Ruth Dale, Christ the King, Madisonville Gene & Margaret Boehmann, St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro Warren & Martha Davis, St. Henry, Aurora Mike & Pat Boone, St. Joseph, Leitchfield Charles & Juaretta Dockemeyer, St. Martin, Rome Cliff & Judy Brandon, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Phil & Cathy Ebelhar, St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho George & Joan Brockman, Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Continued on page 7 Married Couples Honored During The Diocesan Marriage Celebration 2014 (Continued from page 6) November, 2014 7 Larry & Dottie Elder, St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Ronald & Deborah Faupel, Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Matthew & Haley Fitzgerald, St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Nelson & Barbara Fitzhugh, St. John, Sunfish Norman & Joan Froehlich, St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Thomas & Mary Frances Galvin, St. Thomas More, Paducah Gene & Elaine Glenn, St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Omer & Lucy Harpe, Jr., Blessed Mother, Owensboro Wally & Rose Mary Harris, St. Rose, Cloverport Patrick & Stacy Hempen, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Charles I. & Lois Marie Hoskins, St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro Brice & Marilyn Howard, Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Joe & Bernice Jakub, Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Robert & Denise Jernejcic, St. Joseph, Bowling Green Stephen & Patty Johnson, Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Dean & Christina Jones, St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro John & Joan Jurkiewicz, Blessed Mother, Owensboro Bill & Brenda Kelley, Jr., St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Diocesan Family Life Director Joe Bland, left, introduced Bud and Mildred Paul & Sue Kuerzi, Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Boarman, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville, at right, who are celebrating their 70th wedding aniversary in 2014. Paul R. & Joyce A. Lambert, Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro John & Peggy LaMure, Christ the King, Madisonville Robert & Carole Lastufka, St. Joseph, Bowling Green Robert & Mary Ann Mattingly, St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Craig & Rose Mauzy, Our Lady of Lourdes, Owenboro Don & Barb McConnell, St. Jude, Clinton Frank & Sandra McGrath, St. Denis, Fancy Farm Dr. David & Janet Medley, St. Augustine, Reed Alan & Linda Murphy, Immaculate Conception, Hawesville Nick & Donna Nichols, St. Charles, Livermore Dale & Lila Noffsinger, St. Joseph, Central City Joseph William & Minnie Payne, St. William, Knottsville William A. & Mary Carla Payne, Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Rennan & Angeli Quijano, Christ the King, Madisonville Fred & Joan Roberts, Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Each of the 2014 Anniversary Couples Tom & Suzanne Rose, St. Anthony, Browns Valley received a framed certificate from James T. & Peggy Rowland, Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie Bishop William Medley Sept. 21 in Henry & Joan Scott, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Upon receiving their certificate from Bishop Medley, Larry the Father John Vaughan Community and Dottie Elder, St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho, express Mark & Martha Sims, St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Room. Here Deacon Nick and Donna a joy felt by all the couples attending the 2014 Nichols thanked Bishop Medley. Robert W. & Marjorie W. Slack, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Diocesan Marriage Celebration. Mel Howard Photos Norbert & Helen Rose Smith, St. Anthony, Browns Valley Edward & Agnes Stallings, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Ross & Jane Thomas, St. Agnes, Uniontown Frank & Florence Tomsic, St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City Tony & Cecilia Toren, St. Thomas More, Paducah Louis & Cathy Travis, Precious Blood, Owensboro Marco & Claudia Valladares, St. Joseph, Bowling Green Robert & Mary Vollman, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Haymen & Marie Ward, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Don & Mary Weaver, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro George & Louise Weldon, Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Kenneth & Elaine Williams, Blessed Mother, Owensboro Arnold & Rita June Wolfe, St. Ann, Morganfield Edward & Marilyn Wolfe, St. Leo, Murray Mike & Ann Wurth, St. Thomas More, Paducah Tommy & Margaret Wurth, St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Richard N. & Janice M. Yasko, Rosary Chapel, Paducah

Bishop Medley leading married couples in a renewal of their vows; from left. Bob and Mary Vollman, Deacon Nick and Donna Nichols, and Ralph and Rose Ann Bemboon. 8 November, 2014 St. Joseph, Mayfield Joe Paul & Phyllis Flood, 57 William & Brenda Shelton, 40 Wayne & Judy Hardesty, 52 Happy Anniversary Howard & Rita Darnell, 51 Victor & Lillian Henning, 57 Marriage Anniversaries for November, 2014 St. Agnes, Uniontown John & Helen Riley, 58 St. Stephen, Cadiz Douglas & Hilda Webb, 66 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 Ross & Jane Thomas, 55 Lonnie & Pam Wimsatt, 50 St. Jude, Clinton St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro and Over 50 Years of Marriage Pat & Peggy Thomas, 61 Don & Barb McConnell, 55 Gerald & Marilyn Greenwell, 53 William E. & Jean Danhauer, Jr., 64 Blessed Mother, Owensboro St. Leo, Murray James & Jolene Hudson, 58 Eldridge & Lois Owens, 58 Fred & Mary Evelyn Eckmans, 55 St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Kenneth & Carolyn Ramsey, 58 Gilbert & Theresa J. Moore, 57 Harry & Charlene Baumgarten, 58 Leonard & Elenore Lankford, 56 St. Thomas More, Paducah Richard & Nancy Blandford, 53 John & Raymunda Calhoun, 40 Vincent & Anne Beichner, 55 Bill & Daisy Gibson, 58 David & Lawra Blackwell, 25 Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro Ralph & Mria Bokeno, 25 Murray & Jean Murphy, 63 Jim & Sharon Godec, 52 Phillip & Joyce Moorman, 57 St. Martin, Rome Doug & Janie Hayden, 50 Jack & Vonnie Howard, 52 Christ the King, Madisonville James & Joan Johnson, 53 Robert & Mary Ann Mattingly, 56 Wayne & Margaret Hagan, 56 Richrd & Ruth Dale, 50 Larry & Sharon Gillim, 55 St. Ann, Morganfield George & Emma Bourgois, 60 Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson St. Mary, Franklin Harold & Kathy Thomas, 55 George & Joanna McMinn, Sr., 60 Gary & Kathy Coney, 25 Mark & Joyce Pais, 25 St. William, Knottsville Larry & Jane Denton, 55 John & Peggy Jenkins, 52 St. Anthony, Browns Valley Harry & Mae King, 50 Leon & Patricia Lanham, 57 Billy & Betty Gatten, 65 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Thomas & Suzanne Rose, 40 Frankie & Elsie Lindsey, 58 William & Sandra Haynes, 53 Jim & Martha Kamuf, 51 Larry & Julia Jennings, 40 Thomas & Stella Boehmann, 50 Leland & Donna Leslie, 50 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville St. William of Vercelli, Marion Bobby & Della May Marlin, 57 David & Trudy Thomas, 40 St. Anthony, Peonia Lou & Martine Boarman, 66 George & Diane Sutton, 51 Ralph & Jeannine O’Nan, 56 Gordon & Evelyn Millay, 60 Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Charles & Faye Pippin, 57 Arthur & Linda Pierce, 53 St. Augustine, Grayson Springs J. W. & Mary Morris, 62 Shelby & Angie Strobel, 25 Ernest & Mary Schreiner, 53 St. Peter, Waverly Paul & Anna Marie Haynes, 50 Ray & Sharon Thompson, 53 John & Sue Mudd, 52 St. Augustine, Reed George & Regina Vogel, 66 Donald & Martha Hare, 59 Chester & Julie Watson, 40 Darrell & Bernice Russelburg, 53 Billy Joe & Philomena Bollinger, 53 Charles & Florence Howard, 59 Ronald & Judy Wilkerson, 53 St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley St. Charles, Bardwell Richard & Rita Stiff, 59 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Sonny & Rosie Clary, 53 Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie Bernard & Lois Schwitzgebel, 55 Walter & Ethel O’Neill, 50 St. Charles, Livermore Hugh & Betty Cecil, 62 Don & Cathy Hall, 57 Randy & Jean Thompson, 53 Delbert & Shirley Fulkerson, 62 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville James & Margie Logsdon, 50 Immaculate Conception, Hawesville St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City St. Edward, Fulton John & Ae Park, 25 William & Phyllis Emmick, 51 Jerry & Gayle Seay, 61 Doug & Connie Lorton, 58 David & Marguerite Watzek, 40 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro Earl & Regina Combs, 40 Stephen & Sherry Jones, 40 Bill & Jean Fenwick, 62 St. Francis Borgia, Sturgis George & Geraldine Keller, 50 Ronny & Darlene Fuller, 50 John & Barbara Collignon, 50 Sherman & Dolores Roberts, 51 Thomas & Winnie Wilson, 62 Stephen & Patty Johnson, 50 Paul & Bernadette Farr, 60 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah Dennis & Charlotte Gatton, 55 Arnold & Julia Borders, 59 E. L. & Dianne Woodward, 51 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Hayvert & Catherine Sutton, 55 Henry & Hannelore Kumpfmuller, 57 Gene & Shirley Zoglman, 54 Kenny & Mary Trent, 25 Charles & Judy Folz, 53 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Charles W. & Bonnie Kortz, 52 Henry & Joan Scott, 40 Joyce & Larry Hooks, 55 Donald & Mary Blanford, Sr., 61 St. Henry, Aurora Precious Blood Parish To Sponsor Bus Trip Charles & Mary Jane Bowlds, 62 Les & Judy Jegenyes, 53 Thomas & Mary Louise Cecil, 64 Anthony & Karin Kent, 52 A bus trip is being planned Stewart & Barbara Coomes, 60 Jerry & Edna Jones, 59 to go to Bardstown. WE will James H. & Norma Hagan, 54 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Jerry & Lyndia Elder, 51 leave on Friday, November 7th William M. & Martha Mills, 53 after the 7:00 a.m. Mass and John & Patricia Mountain, 58 Bernard & Wilma Hobbs, 64 Robert W. & Marjorie Slack, 55 Charles & Mary Ann Thomas, 56 return on Saturday, November David & Susan Newhouse, 40 8th. Cost is $148 per person/ Haymen & Marie Ward, 53 - Tom & Rosella C. Whitsett, 64 St. John the Evangelist, Paducah double or $138 per person/tri Precious Blood, Owensboro Glenn & Judy Smith, 51 ple (Includes bus transporta- Louis & Liz Cecil, 70 Francis & Dorothy Scheer, 60 tion, one overnight stay, tour of Charles & Shirley Merimee, 58 George & Emma Bourgois, 60 Spalding Hall, tour & tasting at James & Doris Schrecker, 60 Bennie & Doris Durbin, 64 Heaven Hill Distillery, continen- Sacred Heart, Hickman St. Joseph, Bowling Green tal breakfast, lunch at Stephen Foster Restaurant on Saturday, tour of Morrison & Paula McClure, 57 Stan & Cody Young, 52 Abbey of Gethsemani, St. Thomas Church and St. Joseph Cathedral). Mike & Teresa Hayden, 40 William & Lou Moore, 51 Lunch (Talbott's Tavern) and Dinner (BJ's Steakhouse) on Friday on your Sacred Heart, Russellville St. Joseph, Central City Jim & Mary Beyke, 55 own. If interested, please contact Penny Blandford at the Parish Office at William & Jean Danhauer, 64 270-684-6888. Registration deadline is October 23, 2014. Fifth Annual Search Begins for Longest November, 2014 9 Married Couples in United States, Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., The fifth ceremony to be held at the winner’s lo- annual search for the longest married cation during Valentine’s week. The state couple in the United States begins on Fri- winners will also receive personal recog- day, October 10, 2014, it was announced nition and a special certificate of achieve- today by Worldwide Marriage Encounter ment from the Worldwide Marriage En- (WWME), the original faith-based mar- counter movement. riage enrichment program in this country. Nominations, which are open to all This marks the project’s fifth consecutive husband and wife couples regardless of year for the highly acclaimed activity rec- religious affiliation, may be submitted by ognizing couples for their long marriages. email, regular mail or by calling a special In 2011 Marshall & Winnie Kuykendall phone number. from Lordsburg, New Mexico were hon- The contact information for sending ored for 82 years of marriage, while in in a nomination, which simply requires 2012 Wilbur & Theresa Faiss of Las Ve- the name of the couple, their wedding gas, Nevada were honored for 78 years of date and where they currently reside- plus marriage. In 2013, John & Ann Betar of a contact phone or email address of the Fairfield, CT were honored for 80 years individual nominating the couple, is as of marriage. In 2014, Harold & Edna follows: email wwmelmc2015@gmail. Owings of Burbank, CA were recognized com, regular mail Dick & Diane Baum- for their 82 years of marriage. There are bach 8924 Puerto Del Rio Drive Suite also state winners recognized at the same 402, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, and spe- time each year for their longest marriag- cial phone number 321-613-5180. Nomi- es. There have been over 1,200 couples nations must be received by January 10th, Mary Carrico October Class of the Month nominated for the honors during the last 2015. The Mary Carrico Catholic School's Class of the Month for October is Ms. four years. Winners are selected solely Worldwide Marriage Encounter Stephanie Hermann's second grade. Pictured are Front row L to R: Kamrym from nominations submitted. (WME) has been offering weekend ex- Johnson, Abby Fish, Autumn Fish, Corbyn Coomes, Sarah Payne. Back Row L to “Once again we want to honor the periences for over 45 years and is con- R: Ms Hermann, Carter Crisp, Parker McManaway, Kate Mills, Kenzie McDowell, Braxton Hamilton. They have been very busy with their Religion classes as well longest married couple in the United sidered the original faith-based marriage - as learning word and math problems, and reading chapter books. They also love States, as well as in each of the 50 states enrichment program. WME offers mar doing their web-based "Extra Math" and "Dreambox". and territories. The national winners will ried couples the opportunity to spend Submitted by Chuck Greene be recognized during Valentine’s Week time together away from the busyness of 2015, which coincides with World Mar- the world to focus on each other. Priests riage Day, which is the second Sunday of are also encouraged to attend a WWME February,” explained Dick & Diane Ba- weekend, which offers insights into their umbach and Fr. Dick Morse, the coordi- relationship with the church and their pa- nators for the special project. rishioners, and how their Sacrament of In addition to the longest married Holy Orders interacts with the Sacrament couple for the entire United States, rec- of Matrimony. WWME offers tools for ognition will also be given to a couple building and maintaining a strong, Chris- from each state and territories who has tian marriage in today’s world. To learn achieved that distinction. In the case of more about the Worldwide Marriage En- the United States couple, appropriate counter weekends online, go to wwme. gifts will be presented to them by Ron & org, or contact the WWME national of- Judy Pekny and Fr. Rocky Grimard, the fice at (909) 863-9963. WWME national leadership team, at a “Feed My Starving Children” In the photo at right, an ecumenical group from the Henderson community that included Holy Name Church and School families gathered to package over 250,000 meals on Saturday, September 20, for the world’s hungry children. The project called “Feed My Starving Children” attracted volunteers of all ages who hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children. Those meals will be shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world. Pictured from L to R are: Vicki Higginson, Jim Roethemeier, Janet Barkley, Trevor Weldon, Judy Jenkins, Kenny Barkley, Landon Hurtte, Terra Hurtte, and Anne Klaffer. Photo by Denise Roethemeier. 10 November, 2014 St. Michael the Archangel, Oak Grove, Dedicates New Church Sept. 28, 2014

Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church located at 448 State Line Road in Oak Grove, Ky. was dedicated on Sept. 28, 2014 by Bishop William Medley.

Cross bearer Prisca Chukwuemeka age 12, led the parishioners from the Parish Hall to the new church building Sept 28, 2014 for the dedication Mass. Mel Howard Photos OAK GROVE,Ky. - St. Michael the Arch- angel Catholic Parish was established by Bishop-emeritus John J. McRaith in 1995; he assigned Fr. Len Arcilesi as the First Pastor. He built the First Church as part of the Multi-Purpose Hall. For Christmas 2007, that Church was remodeled by the addition of pews, to replace chairs. Now, Bishop William Medley sprinkled the people with Holy Water. here’s the story which fulfills a large part of Fr. Len's vision, as he told to parsihion- ers, The blessing of a new church build- ing for St. Michael Parish has been a dream from the beginning when about ten families met in Colonel Elder’s home for the first Mass of this Catholic commu- nity. The little group of Catholic families met in people’s homes for Mass, gathered at the JackaWay Farms rooms owned by Patrick and Marie Shaut, members of the 274 of the people of Saint Michael The Archangel Parsh gathered for the Mass of new Cahtolic community, then at the the Dedication Sept. 27, 2014, and prayed fervently the Mass prayers, as shown in This recently finished custom window AmVets bingo hall for a time to share these photos. for Saint Michael Church in Oak Grove, Sunday Mass. KY measures 8' wide by 18' tall and A special dedication of this Cru- place on September 28, 2014. Joe Doyle, said, “This place, this parish is part of a series of windows being ciform New Church of St. Michael the On that day, one of the St. Michael’s hall and the new church came about by created for the church. Archangel in Oak Grove, Kentucky, took Catholic community’s original families, Continued on page 11 St. Michael the Archangel, Oak Grove (Continued from page 10) November, 2014 11

Bishop William Medley anointed the walls of Saint Michael The Archangel Church with the Oil of Chrism. the volunteer works of the People of God in the Diocese of Owensboro. No one, not even our deacons, are paid staff. All who serve this parish are volunteers, except, of course, for Father Dave Kennedy.” Another early member of the parish, Robert Fletcher, said, “St. Michael’s is the most diverse Catholic community in our diocese. Bishop William Medley presided at Mass Sept. 26, 2014 in the new Saint Michael the Archangel Cahtolic Church and several priests concelebrated the Mass. Even a New York Times article noted that fact. (cf.Laurie Goldstein, “In years at St. Michael’s, some cried. ... He America for Job, Kenyan Priest Finds A was leaving the parish no more and no Home” Dec. 28, 2008, NYT.) The article less healthy than he had found it. Atten- quoted Father Darrell Venters speaking dance still fluctuated from 300 to 450 on a about how the diverse Catholic popula- weekend — lower in summer and during tion at St. Michael’s might react to a Ken- troop mobilizations. ... The campaign to yan priest, Father Chrispin Oneko: raise money for the new church was still “In this largely rural, largely white under way. But as a temporary measure, area of Western Kentucky, the Rev. Dar- the parishioners had replaced the stack- rell Venters, who is in charge of recruit- ing chairs with wooden pews and built ing priests for the Diocese of Owensboro, an arched altar, so the old recreation hall knew that some of his parishes would looked more like a real church.” never accept Father Oneko, who is short, “Our people here,” Mr. Fletcher con- stout and very dark-skinned. tinued, “Come to us a lot from the Army “But Father Venters thought that Fa- base, and from many parts of the world. ther Oneko and St. Michael’s, a parish on The gifts of all are what’s needed to have the outskirts of a big military base, with gotten us this far toward our building the its racial mix and many families who had new church. We’ve been able to join all lived abroad, was a good bet. our volunteer efforts toward this common “We knew if any parish would ac- goal.” cept him, it would be this one,” Father Here is another part of the parish’s Venters said. story as found on their parish website: Bishop William Medley gave the people of Saint Michael the Archangel parish his In another part of Laurie Goldstein’s “The story of St.Michael Parish is blessing; Deacon Jack Cheasty processed from the church behind the bishop. NYT 2008 article, she wrote,”When Fa- one of a challenge of faith and hope be- Mel Howard Photos ther Chrispin left the parish after four gun by a small group of dreamers who felt the need for a parish to serve the growing Continued on page 14 12 November, 2014

Vocare : to call, to invoke. Thank you to everyone who had the opportunity to attend the First Annual VOCARE celebration. Your presence made it a tremendous success! You may view photos from the evening on the Diocesan webpage, www.rcdok.org/vocations/ In a few months we will be able to announce a Save the Date for next year’s celebration! Thank you again!

Photos by Mel Howard Why Vocare? Diocese of Owensboro Chosen by Catholic Extension for Seminary Endowment Challenge November, 2014 13 Catholic Extension will match $1 for seminarian education. tinue to raise vocation awareness in our ketable securities) to: "Seminarian En- every qualifying $1 donation raised to Since Bishop Medley came to Ow- diocese. It currently costs approximately dowment Challenge", 600 Locust Street, fund seminary education. ensboro, he has wholeheartedly support- $30,000/yr for five years or $ 150,000.00 Owensboro KY 42301 Owensboro, Ky – Praying for priestly vo- ed the vocation office which is currently with an annual office budget of to edu- For information, please contact: cations now has new support in the Dio- led by vocation director, Father Jason cate each seminarian. • Kevin Kauffeld, Chancellor at kevin. cese of Owensboro. The Catholic Exten- McClure and he is assisted by Dr. Fred If you would like to make a donation [email protected] or 270-683-1545 sion organization has chosen the Diocese Litke. Our seminarian numbers have re- to this challenge, before Dec. 31, 2014, or of Owensboro as one of only nine dioces- mained steady, and now number 12. For please send your qualifying contribution • Dr. Fred Litke, asst. vocation director at es to participate in its 2014 Seminarian those efforts to continue we must con- (cash, check, money order or readily mar- [email protected]. or 270-683-1545 Endowment Challenge. The Seminarian Endowment Chal- lenge Initiative offers matching funds to selected dioceses to grow their long-term funding resources for seminarian educa- tion. For every qualifying $1 the Diocese raises toward its seminarian endowment this year, Catholic Extension will match $1, up to $50,000.00. Qualifying dona- tions must be new or increased gifts of $1,000 or more, or else money raised through special fundraising events desig- nated for the program. Bishop Medley has been quoted as saying, “The Catholic Extension Society is one of our most generous supporters of not only vocations but in other areas such as Hispanic and Campus ministries as well as assisting many of our parishes in building projects that are vital to sus- taining their ministries. The Seminarian Endowment Challenge gives the diocese another way to raise much-needed fund- ing to support our development efforts for

Photos by Mel Howard 14 November, 2014 St. Michael the Archangel, Oak Grove (Continued from page 11) “(Bishop William) Medley spoke to the congregation about the history of temples and altars and how they are the “living stones” of God’s church. “This ground, this St. Michael the Archangel Parish, is yet still the new- est parish of the Diocese of Owens- boro, built only in the 1980s,” he said, “and yet, already in that time, a people have gathered and other people have come and they’ve been formed in faith so much so that they have already out- grown this space, and that’s good work. “…Your mission, then, of putting up bricks and mortar is complete. Your mission is to use this space so that you might continue your blessing of break- ing and sharing, assuring that all who eat will have their fill here. But if we come here to eat a morsel of bread and a sip of wine, that becomes scandalous if when we leave here that we are not also con- cerned that those in this community and As the photos above and at left beyond have plenty to eat and plenty to illustrate, the piety of the people of Saint Michael The Archangel Church Saint Michael the Archangel parish is drink.” in Oak Grove has a Crucifix with a readily seen by a visitor to the Catholic “Anointing with oil is an ancient corpus on both sides of the wood. The community’s worship services. tradition even predating Christianity,” cruciform church has a Eucharistic Medley said after the mass. “People Chapel behind the chancel, the hall to hand out worship aids, line up the - anointed things they thought were holy, elevated platform containing the altar, ceremony’s participants, inform the peo so we anoint people and we anoint plac- This Crucifix is visible showing a ple about the day’s activities, and settle es and we anoint walls to signify that corpus behind both the main altar and any little misunderstandings about who this space has been dedicated to some- the chapel’s altar. Mel Howard Photos would do what. For instance, Janet Doyle thing holy.” made sure that each of the candle bear- number of retired military and civilians cation Wing was added to the existing ers knew how to comport themselves, “It’s always a great joy when a living in the Fort Campbell area. building in 2001. The wing was dedi- where to be in the ceremony, and fulfill church has outgrown its space and needs “The first meeting of the Steering cated to Sr.Joseph Angela Boone, OSU, their role. Paul de Jesus faithfully kept the more space,” Medley said after the mass. Committee was held on September 22, then, Chancellor of the Diocese of Ow- doors open when needed. George O’Con- “That’s good news, but we know also 1993. The name chosen for the Church ensboro and another source of guidance nor welcomed the people.The Father that, no matter where we are, there are was St. Michael the Archangel, patron for this fledgling parish Emil J. Kapaum Council of the Knights people out there who have not yet heard Saint of the airborne and security forces “From Fr. David Willett’s idea for its - - of Columbus acted as honor guard, and the good news of Jesus Christ. So, hope in which many of the prospective mem inception, through the efforts of Father - helped the procession from the parisih fully, these new facilities envigorate this bers served. With the support of Bish Len, the guidance of Fr. David Kenen- - hall to the front door of the new church community so that they’re going out and op-emeritus John McRaith of the Ow dy, Father John Thomas, and Father Carl for the ceremony handing over the plans knocking on doors and finding people ensboro Diocese, fund raising and land McCarthy, we are blessed to be able to from the Clark Connnnnnstruction per- and feeding the hungry and caring for search proceeded. On July 1, 1995, the worship at St. Michael’s. With the dedi- sonnel to Bishop Medley and Fr. Kenne- the sick and taking care of the stranger.” bishop assigned our founding pastor, Fr. cated help off dozens of volunteers, the - dy. Andrew Jones, 12, who wants to be “(Fr Dave) Kennedy has seen the Leonard Arcilesi, and it is with his guid Catholic Community of Saint Michael an architect and build churches, was an building project from start to finish and ance and the blessings of the Holy Spirit The Archangel in Oak Grove, Ky. can altar server. Many young parents made was pleased with the outcome. ‘The that we found a site suitable for our needs. now see the realization of a dream - the On March 21, 1997, eight and one-third sure that their active young children did parish gave us nine years to do it, and building of the Church proper.” - acres on State Line Road (KY 400) were not interfers with the conduct of the cere in the last six years, we started raising monies. money, but in the last three years, that purchased for $210,000. A three-year The people of Saint Michael the was when we really started to work on Pledge Drive was begun and in October, Archangel Catholic Church in Oak Grove David Snow, editor of The Eagle 1997, construction of our Parish Center have a strong sense of stewardship in the the building, the last three of four years started. Dedication of the building was on Post, newspaper for Oak Grove and Fort of working with the contractor,’ he said. parish’s buildings and programs; not one - September 27, 1998, the culmination of a of them accepts a reward for their gen- Campbell Communities, posted an ar ‘We’re still working on the yard. It’s dream born of faith and hope, at the cost erosity and contributions. There is a pal- ticle on Oct. 1, 2014, “St. Michael the all really something special. It means a of approximately $440,000. pable sense of a missionary spirit to help Archangel dedicates building.” lot to the people. We had a lot of friends “With the need of more space for others among the Saint Michael the Arch- Here are excerpts, reprinted with coming from different areas to join us.’ ” - our expanding CCD program, an Edu angel parish people who met in the parish permission, from Mr. Snow’s article: Once a Catholic November, 2014 15 By Teresa Hayden little credit to the extent of their power. “Once a Catholic, always a Cath- When the church imparted them to me, it olic.” Is that really true? I know several infused the sacred into my spiritual chem- Catholics who have definitely moved on. istry. Embedded it into my soul. Though I Some worship elsewhere; others simply don’t always feel its power inside of me, stay home on Sundays. But do they still it is triggered by what is outside of me: feel – Catholic? burning candles, ornate crucifixes, -be I have a friend who grew up Catho - jeweled rosaries, saints chiseled in stone, lic. When she married her husband, she the smoky scent of incense, kneeling be- followed him to his church where she fore the altar, the Eucharist raised high, worshipped for decades until he passed chanted Latin, icons, genuflections, con- away. fessional booths, bows of reverence, gold A few months after her husband chalices, and dabs of holy water. died, I ran into my friend. “I’ve been Sally Read, an English poet, once thinking a lot about going back to the atheist converted to Catholicism, says, Catholic Church. I was raised Catholic, “The Catholic Church is extremely poet- you know.” Yes, I did know. But she’s not ic, the system and the symbols – it all fits the only one I know. together just like a sonnet.” The moment Last week I ran into my friend again. I was baptized into this ancient tradition, “Guess what I did this summer?” she I became a part of the poem. The Catho- said. “I went back to church!” She was lic sonnet is not complete as long as I am one excited prodigal daughter, happy to missing. It is when I experience its phys- be home again. “You know what they ical, mental, and spiritual stanzas that I say,” she reminded me, “once a Catholic, The author, Teresa Hayden, said, “A votive candle is a link with Heaven for loved long to go home to what is familiar to my always a Catholic!” ones who have passed. When I see burning votives at church, I think first of my soul. I have another friend who, while parents, and other members of Sacred Heart, Hickman, parish who have passed That is why “once a Catholic, always - growing up, was educated in Catholic but whose presence I still feel. The burning, flickering flame feels and looks like a Catholic.” We are part of the sacred son schools, received the sacraments, and at- the comforting spiritual link between us. And that’s what I was thinking when I lit net - The Church – the eternal poetry of tended Mass regularly. When she married this candle in Sacredf Heart Church.” Photo by Janice Glasco. God speaking to and from the hearts of a non-Catholic, nearly forty years ago, olic funeral. It was the sight of the white What is it that his children. she made the decision to go to church pall draped over the casket that broke me. woos us back when we with her husband as a move of family - - God inwardly said to me: This is how I are away? Do the rem unity. She has never returned to her Cath want you to end your days – wrapped in nants of fingers dipped olic roots. the white covering of this church. God in holy water fight to But sometimes, like sea nymphs in couldn’t have been any clearer about his keep us true to our sign “The Odyssey”, the church beckons her desires. I returned to Catholicism know- of the cross? It is as if Catholic heart and she longs to go to ing I would never leave again. I have every tabernacle, can- Mass again. Inevitably she’ll talk to me since told non-Catholic friends who at- dle, stained glass win- about it when she has these spells. It pulls tend Catholic funerals: “No one sends dow, crucifix, and altar her like a magnet – her Catholicism. But loved ones to God in more style than has been commissioned she sacrifices her yearning for her family. Catholics!” to infiltrate our souls. I As long as her husband lives, I believe Since then I have nurtured an ec- believe that whatever she will remain where she is. I suspect, umenical streak while remaining true Catholic is in us – is like my other friend, she will return when to my Catholicism. Often, while taking never extinguished. her husband passes away. part in ecumenical services, I will come I wondered for I know how it feels to be a yearning upon someone who tells me, “I used to years what it was that wayward Catholic. I once left the Church. be Catholic.” None has ever given me kept drawing me back Not because I was unhappy; I have al- - explanations of why they are no longer to Catholicism. Why ways loved my church. I left because cir practicing. They offer no excuses. Nor do does it seem that once cumstances in my life made it seem the they roll out Martin Luther’s ninety-five I was Catholic I was right thing to do at the time. During those theses as a list of complaints about the destined to always be? I years, I grew to understand the words we church. Often, their countenance speaks have decided it is God’s have all heard a million times, “Once a of pride in their Catholic history. Having grace at work – the su- Catholic, always a Catholic.” I was like been there myself - I never judge them. pernatural nature of the my two friends. Every once in a while I understand that life sometimes dictates sacraments. something would reach out to me and I detours. Many eventually find their way The sacraments – I would long for everything Catholic. back. But for some, whatever made them took them for granted. Several years after my hiatus from - leave in the first place is still a stumbling I received them giving Catholicism, God nudged me at a Cath block. 16 November, 2014 Viacom: Kids of Today and Tomorrow Global Study A new global is trying to sell them, so be honest. most countries. Young Millennials enjoy At the global level, these high levels research project • It’s important to be both globally and doing activities together as a family. of happiness, low stress and growing pos- conducted by locally relevant. • Humor is important to young Millenni- itivity are combining to form a “virtuous - Viacom Interna Kids of today and tomorrow als, who use it strategically to navigate circle” of mutual support that helps kids - tional Media Net are grounded. life: 64% agree “I use humor to help me create an overall sense of confidence. works (VIMN), Authenticity is a key value for kids get my way.” • Belief in themselves: 65% believe not surveyed over today and they live with their feet firmly • Happiness outweighs stress by a factor only that they are smart but also that they 6,200 kids aged on the ground. of 3 to 1: while almost 9 in 10 young Mil- are smarter than other people. 9-14 across 32 • 94% report wanting to be true to the lennials describe themselves as very hap- • Belief in their future: Despite every- countries--one of close circle around them and 93% to be py, only 24% report high levels of stress, thing, a large majority (84%) believe they the largest studies of its kind. true to themselves. When it comes to the with stress levels falling since 2006. will earn more than their parents The “Kids of Today and Tomorrow people who inspire them or the people Kids today are re-calibrating their • Belief in their generation: This is the Truly Global Exploration” study focused they trust most, it’s all about close family sense of what it is to be stressed as well winning generation … the expression on what VIMN valls “last wavers,” or the and friends. They might feel inspired by as happy: they have grown up in a world “#winning” suits them perfectly and is youngest Millennials, born between 2003 celebrities and sports stars, but they know of constant change and global economic acknowledged by many more 9-14s than and 2008. The findings point to several not to trust them. crisis – for them, this is the norm. by older Millennials (77% vs. 66% of 15- key traits that shape these kids’ world • 49% of the youngest Millennials name • Even in Greece, where the economic 30s) views and make them distinct from older a family member as their #1 best friend– crisis is particularly acute, stress levels • Belief in their creativity: 89% believe members of this generational cohort. rising as high as 90% in Morocco and are only 36%. The highest stress levels their creativity will help them to keep on Kids of today and tomorrow are 87% in Brazil. among 9-14s are actually in Singapore winning in a fast-paced world. more “we” than “me.” Kids of today and tomorrow and China (41% and 39%) – caused al- Kids of today and tomorrow are si- The youngest Millennials extend are confident. most certainly by the highly pressured multaneously more and less sheltered. - their positive spirit to also include a com Today’s youngest Millennials are education systems in those countries. The difference is very clearly de- mitment to community and the wider overwhelmingly happy and optimistic. • In general, the youngest Millennials are fined: in the real world, they are much world around them. • 88% consider themselves very happy, characterized by an optimism with which more sheltered than in the past, with - • 88% believe it’s important to help peo with happiness levels in this age group they approach challenges: 90% agree “I parents restricting and controlling their ple in the community, with 61% having increasing over last six years. can accomplish anything if I work hard interactions with everything. However, taken part in an effort to raise money for • Spending time with family and friends enough” and 89% agree “I always try to given advances in technology and access charity in the past year. is the top factor generating happiness in be positive.” to a wide range of devices, there is often • 94% believe it’s people’s responsibility relatively little protection – kids have un- to protect the environment. precedented exposure to global ideas and Advances in digital media play a images. - large part in broadening horizons and in • 43% own their own computer/laptop spiring kids to use the power they have at and 28% own a smartphone. their fingertips in a positive manner: • 61% have a social media account (and - • 85% agree “my age group has the po 11 years is the average age for having a tential to change the world for the better.” first account – despite being below the • 71% agree “having access to the internet age threshold set by many social plat- changes the way I think about the world.” forms’ Terms & Conditions). - However, they don’t see this as any • 9-14s have 39 online “friends” they - thing out of the ordinary or think of them have never met (up from five since 2006). selves as “techy”: Kids of today and tomorrow • 2 out of 3 kids think that being connect- are proud to be. ed is as much a part of everyday life as The youngest Millennials are in- eating and sleeping – it’s simply how life creasingly expressing a sense of affinity - is today. As a consequence of being con with their country. Their sense of nation- stantly connected in a fast-moving world, al pride is growing stronger and they are it is natural for them to constantly adapt more likely than six years ago to believe and be open-minded. They are resilient it’s important to maintain their country’s and life-ready. traditions. Implications: • 87% agree that they are “proud to be - • To reach these confident kids, it is im [their ethnicity]” up from 81% in 2006. portant to communicate with them with • 79% agree “it’s important to maintain a tone of positivity, smart but not cynical my country’s traditions,” up from 60% in humor; and a playful approach, in line This year at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic School in Whitesville, our theme is 2006. with the fun and happiness they seek in “Gentleness”. Students are encouraged to be gentle as Jesus was. We had the • At the same time, they are tolerant of life. honor of having a real lamb brought to our school on Thursday, October 2nd by other cultures: 74% think it’s great to • Kids respond best to authentic brand Roxi Goetz. Students got to see just how gentle lambs really are, in hopes that have people from other countries living messages: they recognize when someone they will live their lives the same way. Photo by Kim Rydecki in the kid’s country. Water With Blessings Wins International Health Award November, 2014 17 Water With Blessings, a ministry speaks truly to the organization’s note- Sr. Larraine commented that within founded by Ursuline Sister of Mount worthy impact on public health in the the Diocese of Owensboro area, a number Saint Joseph Larraine Lauter, was chosen Americas.” Winners of other awards hail of collaborating people and parishes are as the 2014 winner of the Clarence H. from Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico and supporting Water With Blessings: Moore Award for Excellence in Voluntary Peru. Water With Blessings is the only • Denise Long, Hancock County Service. winner from the United States. Catholics...have sent nearly 100 Water The Clarence H. Moore Award is Clarence H. Moore was the chief of Woman kits to Kenya one of six Awards for Excellence in In- the Pan American Health Organization • Ranni Dillard, Holy Name...going to ter-American Public Health for 2014, Office of Budget and Finance from 1957 Jamaica in November, 2014 awarded by the Pan American Health to 1968 and the Pan American Health and • Lee Franey and others, Sts. Joe & Organization Foundation, an affiliate of Education Foundation’s executive direc- Paul, possibly Immaculate...for Haiti the World Health Organization. Created tor from its founding in 1968 until his • Fr. Fid Levri -- wherever he can in 1989, the award highlights the bene- death in 1988. preach our good news! fits that the voluntary/nongovernmental Sister Larraine began traveling to • Fr. Darrell Venters, recently chal- sector contributes to the public health Honduras in the early 2000s with a med- lenged his parishioners to a different kind mission and to improving the lives of the ical mission team led by the First Unit- of bucket challenge. peoples of the Americas. It calls attention ed Methodist Church of Frankfort, Ky. • Sr. Suzanne Sims, St. Mary’s Ele- to the achievements of nongovernmental Sister Larraine Lauter, left, visits with That’s where she met Jim Burris, an ar- mentary, Whitesville. organizations performing work in Latin a young girl on one of her visits to chitect, and Arnie LeMay, a hospital en- • The Mount Saint Joseph Ursuline America and the Caribbean to improve Honduras. “Water With Blessings gineer. Year after year the team realized Sisters. public health. brings water projects to villages and they were treating the same illnesses, • And many of sponsors of Water Water With Blessings trains wom- towns. We have over 4,000 volunteers dysentery in the children that could some- Women. en in 21 countries across the developing in 21 countries. We asked what were times kill the very young because they in- The UNANIMA Update emailed world to become “Water Women,” learn- the best hands to receive what water gested water with parasites in it. It was Oct. 1 congratulated Water With Bless- ing how to use a simple filtration system filtration technology we could come LeMay who said, “We can be treating this ings, saying, “Several UNANIMA com- up with. The majority of the people munities are involved in teaching their to provide clean water to families in their interested in working for fresh water are water instead of the illness.” community. There are now more than mothers. We decided to train mothers Water With Blessings became Sister sisters how to train water women; other 4,000 Water Women across the world. to follow a household water treatment Larraine’s main ministry in 2012 and has communities are making donations and/ Several Water With Blessings repre- and storage model, see photo at left, continued to grow through donations and or helping with fundraising. You can be sentatives traveled to Washington, D.C., of “Water Women”. Mothers are the the support of multiple organizations. proud of our partnership with this fine or- to accept and celebrate the award on Sept. same everywhere. You can count on “We want to especially thank our ganization!” 29, 2014, at the invitation of the PAHO mothers.” Photos courtesy of Water nominator, Sister Barbara Smith, OSB, To learn more about Water With Foundation. The award includes a prize With Blessings and our three supporting letter writers: Blessings and get involved as a support- of $5,000, which Water With Blessings Ward-Robinson, president and CEO of Katherine Wojitan of Mary’s Pence, Ger- er, visit its website, waterwithblessings. will apply to sponsorships for 80 new - ry Delaquis of Life For All, and Sister org. To watch videos of Sister Larraine the PAHO Foundation, says, “The se - mothers in the program. lection of your organization, recognized Michele Morek, OSU, of UNANIMA demonstrating the filter, or her presen The award letter from Dr. Jennie by an independent jury of professionals, International,” Sister Larraine said. Sis- tation in Bowling Green, Ky., visit the ter Michele is also an Ursuline Sister of Ursuline Sisters’ YouTube channel, you- Mount Saint Joseph. tube.com/user/UrsulineSistersMSJ.

Clean Water for God's Thirsty Children. www.waterwithblessings.org. Above, Bolivia 2014 Mary Meyers Photo; at right, Honduras 2014 Peter Obetz Photo 18 November, 2014 Kail Kabalen Joins Church

At Mass, on October 2, Feast of the Guardian Angels, the OCS First Graders Learn K-3 Campus students and About Baptism staff were honored to be At the Owensboro Catholic Schools a part of 2nd K-3 Campus this week, 1st grade grade student, student learned about the Sacrament Kail Kabalen’s of Baptism during Religion by re- baptism. Kail enacting. Photos at left and above was baptized submitted by Lori Whitehouse. by Father Brad Whistle during the all school mass. (Pictured are OCS K-3 principal Lori Whitehouse, at left, and Kail with his parents: Kevin Kabalen and Melissa Hoffer) Living History WHITESVILLE,Ky. - On Wednesday, October 1st, a Living History exhibit vis- ited St. Mary of the Woods and Trinity High School. Students had the opportu- nity to ask questions, learn about specific pieces of history, and see a real musket be fired! Enjoy these photos from the event!

In photo top left, Robert Brooks spoke with St Mary students. At top right, Michael Roach explained Army uniforms. Photos by Kim Rydecki. In the two photos below, Robert Brooks explained quill pens and a black powder rifle. Photos by Christina Rhodes. St. Romuald Church Celebrates Blessing of Pets Sept. 21 November, 2014 19 On Sunday, September 21st, the K-6th Religious Ed students at St. Ro- muald Church held their Pet Blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. There were many dogs, a few cats, 1 chicken & several stuffed animals that received a blessing from Fr. Brian Johnson.

Photo at near right: Cloey Anthony brought her silky hen Lacey to receive a blessing. Photo at far right: Fr. Brian Johnson gives a blessing to dogs belonging to cousins, Callen & Lucas Whitfill and Lucia Flood. Photo below : Before the Pet Blessing, Fr. Brian talked about St. Francis of Assisi & read from the Gospel. Photos submitted by Kim Brumfield

Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery’s Restoration Project Reflects Our Respect For Both Our- ofAn the cemetery’s founding priest from St. Priests, slaves, politicians, and veterans Francis de Sales, Rev. Peter Thomas Me- from several wars including soldiers from cestors And For History By Preserving The Past agher O.C.C., native of Ireland, ordained the Civil War. In this cemetery are bur- in Rome March 17, 1864 and died Aug. 2, ied many people of all walks of life. The of the the restorative cleaning of monu- 1880 at the age of 40 years. It was Father cemetery is located on the corner of Elm- ments that accumulated a layer of depos- Meagher who purchased the grounds for dale and Old Mayfield Road near Lourdes its resulting from hard water, dust, dirt, the cemetery and named it Mt. Carmel. Hospital in Paducah. We invite you to lichens, mold, bird and sap droppings as Death is always a moment of reli- visit in person to experience this unique well as fungus. gious significance, the culmination of setting. For more information please call Lonnie Crowdus from Rosary Chap- our earthly pilgrimage and the passage to (270) 331-1006, or (270) 534-9000 or el and Board Chairman Jim Sanders, eternity. Ever since the cemetery opened visit our website mtcarmelcemeterypa- along with caretaker John Bufford are people of all backgrounds have been in- ducah.org pictured cleaning some of the historical terred on this holy ground. A person can gravestones in the Priests Garden. Mike stroll over Mt. Carmel Cemetery all day Photos courtesy of Mike Wurth Wurth also helped and photographed the and still not take in all the history, or mys- remarkable transformation. One of the tery of the people buried there, including monuments cleaned and restored was that

Submitted by Brenda Spees PADUCAH,Ky. - Mt. Carmel’s conse- crated holy ground is beautifully land- scaped with rolling hills, mature trees and peaceful surroundings, yet rich in history. Several historical gravestones were recently cleaned and restored to their original beauty by members of the Mt. Carmel Cemetery board. The grave- stones provide a lasting memorial for the deceased, show love, honor and respect for our forefathers, family and friends. This cleaning restoration was done to im- prove the readability of faint inscriptions. Preserving the gravestone helps ensure the monument will last for generations to come. Over time, these gravestones be- came worn and discolored. These photos show before and after 20 November, 2014 Ecumenical Calendar From Conflict to Communion • Nov. 10, 2014 Workshop: Catholic Pastoral Center, Owensboro – 5:30pm to 8pm Gospel Unity • Nov. 11, 2014 Workshop: St Thomas More, Paducah- 5:30pm to 8pm By Deacon Terry Larbes • Nov. 15, 2014 Workshop: Holy Spirit, Bowling Green- 10am to 2pm Our calendars display • Nov. 24 – 28 Ecumenical prayer gatherings of Thanksgiving: celebrated locally November but October • Dec. 15, 2014 Ecumenical Commission Meeting: Christ the King, Madisonville- 31st is still fresh in our 11am to 2pm memory. October 31st is • Dec. 21 – 25 Ecumenical prayer gathering for Christmas: a day during which: chil- celebrated locally dren contribute to a family tradition; par- • Jan. 18 – 25, 2015 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: celebrated locally ents relive their memories through their • Mar. 16, 2015 Ecumenical Commission Meeting: Christ the King, Madisonville- children’s activities; and grandparents 11am to 2pm • Apr. 5, 2015 Ecumenical prayer gatherings for Easter: celebrated locally bask in the afterglow of passing on of a Intended consequences are difficult tradition. to realize when the unintended conse- October 31 is Reformation Day. quences dominate the issue. The monk the same question: “Should the Catholics that are not aware of their catholicity and Reformation Day? The historical root of - - intended to initiate a process of change in be invited to participate in the 500th year do not take this seriously are only ecclesi Reformation Day reaches back to Octo the practice of the Catholic faith; a re-for- anniversary of Reformation Day?” al communities. An individual church can ber 31, 1517. On that day an Augustinian mation of practice which would place For Catholics to join in the celebra- only be Church if it has an awareness of monk nailed a document to the door of - - - the Gospel at the center of life. Today tion indeed requires there to be some its catholicity and expresses it in an ap the castle church in Wittenberg, Germa the Gospel is the center of life for many thing positive in the Protestant churches, preciable way. 2017 involves a challenge ny. Christians. They have allowed them- providing grounds to celebrate. They to the churches to develop this awareness Actions always have consequences: selves to be reformed by the Holy Spirit could not possibly celebrate if there were further, with the appeal: Roman Catholics intentional and unintentional. so that the Gospel is the center of their only the negative of division; but then should be more catholic! And the Protes- Unintended consequences often create a life. The Holy Spirit unifies the separat- Protestants would not be able to celebrate tant Christians should be more catholic situation that spirals out of control. After ed, unifies the many, unifies the Body of either. The decisive ecumenical question and live in a more catholic manner! (Prof. nailing the document to the door of the - Christ by placing the Gospel at the center is thus whether the good that Protestants Theodor Dieter) castle church, the situation quickly spi of life celebrate can also be perceived and rec- If Protestants, however, rejoice at raled out of control. Similar to a marriage Reformation Day is an annual event; ognized as good by Catholics. The Sec- how the reformers opened up the Gos- relationship splitting apart into “He said; in 2017, three years from now, the 500th ond Vatican Council has however paved pel to them with such clarity and power, She said,” with an abundance of blame, anniversary of Reformation Day will ar- the way for this to happen. The Council can Catholics do anything else but re- the Body of Christ in Europe was split - - - rive. The people of Protestant and the Ro is known for having recognized “ele joice along with them? Both are indeed apart. First into two parts. Then into sev man Catholic faith traditions are asking ments of sanctification and truth” to exist members of the same body. They are, as eral parts. Then into many parts. beyond the boundaries of the the Second Vatican Council established, church that is led by the Pope. bound together through the ties of bap- It established that “some and tism. (Unitatis redintegratio 1.3) To re- even very many of the signifi- capitulate: The Protestants celebrate the cant elements and endowments Gospel, as it was revealed to them, but not which together go to build up the division of the church; the Catholics and give life to the Church it- must therefore not fear that they would be self, can exist outside the visi- celebrating this rift if they were to take ble boundaries of the Catholic part in the 2017 Reformation anniversary Church. (Prof. Theodor Dieter) celebrations. (Prof. Theodor Dieter) The question of cele- Any Gospel centered Christian can brating together involves noth- pray with any other Gospel centered ing less than the catholicity of Christian. Human definitions of -lan the Roman Catholic Church guage, race, nationality, denominations, and the Protestant churches. … and ethnicity are transcended by the Gos- Catholics would not be taking pel. A retired police officer related the their catholicity seriously were following story to me. The officer was they not to celebrate in 2017. called to a home that was embroiled in a Conversely, Protestant Chris- severe and violent domestic dispute. The tians would not be taking their officer tried all the standard methods to catholicity seriously if they calm and separate the family. None of were not to invite Catholics to them worked. Finally the officer standing celebrate with them while also among the arguing family started to pray allowing for space to express the Our Father aloud. Within a few sec- their own pain over the division onds the arguing disappeared. By the end as well as that of their Catholic of the Gospel prayer peace was restored. brothers and sisters. Churches missions would be sponsored not just by with the host of social, cultural, historical, November, 2014 21 Talking The Faith one congregation, but several—from dif- political and theological factors involved ferent denominations. in the disunity of the churches. Only peo- sions—now titled Gospel Call (http:// Gospel Call - www.paulist.org/ecumenism/gospel-call) By Thomas Ryan, CSP In the traditional 4-evening mod ple being Christ to one another can heal - el for parish missions, we would move those wounds. --because nothing in my 34 years of ec The community to which I belong, around to a different church each eve- In order for the healing of these umenical ministry has been as fulfilling the Paulist Fathers, was founded in 1858 - ning, giving participants from the differ- wounds to happen, we need places and as bringing Christians from different con by a group of five converts to Catholi- ent denominations the opportunity to pray events where people from different de- gregations together over several days to cism. Their leader, Isaac Thomas Hecker, together in each other’s churches, fellow- nominational backgrounds can come to- share prayer, faith, and life. was raised in a Methodist family and par- ship in each other’s halls, and develop a gether to share faith and life, places where ticipated in the 19th century communi- Fr. Thomas Ryan, little “family feeling” by spending some they can have an experience of Christ tarian and Transcendentalist movements CSP, directs the Paulist time in each other’s “rooms” within the present in members of other churches with Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Christian household. and come to perceive them precisely as North American Office David Thoreau. for Ecumenical and We would also offer day-time events Christian, as members of the one body of This religious society of priests Interfaith Relations such as a breakfast session for those on Christ. was founded in an era where Catholics in Washington, D.C. their way to work, a mid-morning bible I am now with my third preaching were “outsiders”, a separated minority www.tomryancsp.org study, an afternoon luncheon talk, or partner, but continue to offer these mis- in the midst of a dominant American cul- mid-afternoon faith-sharing over tea and ture strongly influenced by Evangelical crumpets. Christianity. The early Paulists described I made effective use of the ecumen- themselves as “missionaries to main ical centre’s nation-wide contacts with street”. Their expertise was to operate on city and provincial councils of churches the boundaries that separated Catholics and clergy associations to promote this and Protestants in America. Saturday, Nov. 22 model for an ecumenical mission that Using every form of modern media, would be co-sponsored by at least three Retreat Hours: they explained the Catholic Church to the or four congregations in their area. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. larger Protestant culture; opened campus The first to take the bait were four ministries on state university campuses; Retreat Facilitator: congregations—Anglican, Lutheran, Ro- created trailer missions into the rural Father Anthony Shonis Archbishop Romero was the voice man Catholic, and United Church of Can- of the voiceless poor in El Salvador. He Southern states, the heartland of Protes- Cost: ada--in Sherwood Park, Alberta, in 1989. is increasingly recognized as a model tant America; built Catholic Information $25 fee includes lunch Christian, a pastor and a bishop — a And the seeds fell on fertile soil. They Centers where Protestants worked and saint for the 21st century. found it such a positive experience that Contact Kathy McCarty to register: shopped in American and Canadian cit- Pope Francis asks us to ensure they decided to do it annually, albeit with 270-229-0206 humanity is served and not ruled. ies. a slightly different model. [email protected] Our responsibility as Christians is to In the years following the Second ensure the best opportunities and care Each one of the co-sponsoring con- Vatican Council when religious commu- for our children and the poor. gregations would take its turn in hosting nities were asked to renew their mission The retreat is based on the books, the events, and the preacher for that year “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope statements, the Paulists formally made would come from that denomination. Francis and “Pope Francis: Untying the ecumenism—the work for Christian uni- Knots” by Paul Vallely. They invited Rev. Derby and I back to ty—an integral part of their pastoral mis- preach their 10th anniversary mission, sion. It was an era in which the work of Office of Spiritual Life for the Diocese of Owensboro and this past October 5-8, re-employing Paulist preaching teams began to disap- the original model of moving the events pear. around to a different church each day and In the early years of my minis- evening, to lead their 25th anniversary try, while serving as the director of the To Report Allegations of Sexual Abuse mission! Newman Centre at McGill University in Over these 25 years the number of Montreal, I found myself reflecting on Anyone aware of the abuse of a person under the age of eighteen is required by co-sponsoring congregations has grown how we might be able to put an “ecu- law to report this to the proper state authorities: local law enforcement or the Ken- from 4 to 10. What a marvelous example menical spin” on the traditional work of tucky Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free: 1-877-KYSAFE1; 1-877-597-2331). of the words written by St. Paul: “ Paul mission preaching and breathe a new air In addition, to report to the diocese abuse by church personnel (paid or volun- plants, Apollo waters, and God gives the into it. Shortly thereafter, in accepting a teer) either past or present, please call the Pastoral Assistance Coordinator at this growth.” full-time ministry at the Montreal-based confidential phone line: 270-852-8380. The Diocese of Owensboro revised its sex- This is grassroots ecumenism at its Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, the in- ual abuse policy, effective July 1, 2014 and it is available at parishes and also on the best, for it is groups of people, even more spiration was given. diocesan web site (www.rcdok.org/safe). than theological propositions, that need The associate pastor of the Angli- The members of the Board who deal with sexual abuse allegations in the Dio- to be reconciled. And this is a task which can cathedral in Montreal, William Der- cese of Owensboro are as follows: Mr. Ken Bennett (Vice-Chair), Mr. Mike Boone, theologians alone cannot accomplish. It by, had become a friend, and responded Ms. Kaye Castlen, Rev. Mike Clark, JCL, Dr. Michael Farina, Mr. Mike Flaherty is relationship and love which set us free positively to my inquiry as to whether (Chair), Ms. Rhonda Gillham, Mr. Nicholas Goetz, Mr. Brandon Harley, Ms. Teresa and enable us to overcome our estrange- he would be interested in becoming my Henry, Ms. Mary Beth Hurley, and Ms. Kelly Roe. Sr. Ethel Marie Biri, SSND, ments. preaching partner in a new form of parish serves as the Bishop’s liaison to the Review Board. The safety of our children is the Theology alone cannot hope to cope missions—ecumenical missions. These responsibility of every Christian. 22 November, 2014

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The 2014 Sophia Award Winners: Blessed Mother, Owensboro - Agnes Muriel Gillim; Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro Larry- J. Allen; Christ the King, Madisonville - James & Judith Donley; Christ the King, ScottsvilleRo- - salie & Jim Barnard; Holy Cross, Prov- idence - Claude D. Melton; Holy Guard- ian Angels, Irvington - Brenda F. Lucas; Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson - Paul D. Kuerzi; Holy Spirit, Bowling Green - Ed & Barbara Parker; Immaculate, Owensboro - Robert & Sylvia Lovett; Immaculate Conception, Earlington - Janet Hartline; Immaculate Concep- tion, Hawesville - Margaret Powers; Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Tom- Many Sophia Award winners received their award in the presence of family, friends, and parish leadership Sept 28 2014 in Kurz (Deceased); St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro. A reception was held imimediately following Mass downstairs in the Father Vaughan Continued on page 25 Community Center.

In a diocesan celebration, the sacred music which the assembly sings is an intrinsic part of the church’s prayer. Many Catholics feel that the music at a Mass can lead all to a deeper sense of belonging and inspiration during the celebration. The musicians for the Sophia Each of the 2014 Sophia Award winners were called by name and Awards Mass were led by Diocesan Director of Music Mr. Mike Bogdan shown here at left at parish to approach Bishop William Medley to receive the diocese’s the piano. The other musicians are (Center to right): Gary Weilage (guitar) from Holy Spirit, award. Here, for example, from Precious Blood Parish, Owensboro, Tracy Day (oboe) from St. Anthony, Browns Valley, Matt Gray (bass) from Immaculate, and Guy & Linda Connor received their award and Bishop Medley’s Alison Mattingly (cantor) from St. Romuald. Mel Howard Photos recognition and his thanks on behalf of the dicoese. November, 2014 25

The 2014 Sophia Award Winners: Barbara A. Kiper; Julie Owsley James & Camilla (Continued from page 24) Clarkson - LaCenter - ; Saint Mary as More, Paducah - Saint Francis Borgia, SturgisDon - & Magdalene, Sorgho -John D. & Mary Shumaker; Saint William, Knottsville - Precious Blood, Owensboro - Guy & Beth Kemp; Saint Francis de Sales, Pa- Ann Ebelhar; Saint Mary of the Woods, Jack & Mary Ann Haycraft; Saint Wil- Linda Connor; Rosary Chapel, Paducah Barbara Cissell Joe E. Miller Leo & Marian - ducah - ; Saint Henry, McQuady - ; Saint Mary liam of Vercelli, Marion - - Rose Lowery; Sacred Heart, Rus Aurora - Myra Frances Fassett; Saint of the Woods, Whitesville Katie- Ellen Alvey. Mel Howard Photo sellville Pat - Bucher; Sacred Heart, Jerome, Fancy Farm -Robert L. Spal- (Ward) Williams; Saints Mary & James, Waverly - Mike & Linda Williamson; ding, Sr.; Saint John the Baptist, Fords- Guthrie - Carl W. Naylor, Sr.; Saint Mi- Saint Agnes, Uniontown -Matthew L. ville - Lee & Connie Roberts; Saint chael, Sebree - Jimmy & Linda Fred- Buckman; Saint Alphonsus, St. Joseph - John the Evangelist, Paducah Michael- erick; Saint Michael the Archangel, Oak Frank (Deceased) & Bernice Thomas; E. Kaufman; Saint John the Evangelist, Grove - Sue Montoya; Saint Paul, Princ- Saint Ann, Morganfield -John Jenkins; Sunfish -Dwayne & Barbara Fitzhugh; eton - Ron & Sue Karst; Saint Paul, St. Saint Anthony, Axtel - Carl & Joyce Es- Saint Joseph, Bowling Green - Carroll Paul - Dorris McGrew; Saint Peter of kridge; Saint Anthony, Peonia - Geor- & Sue Hughes; Saint Joseph, Central Alcantara, Stanley -Ken & Edie McKay getta Smith; Saint Anthony of Padua, City - Walter & Barbara Doll; Saint Saint Peter of Antioch, Waverly - Dottie Grand Rivers -Richard & Patricia Gor- Joseph, Leitchfield Dick- (Deceased) Peak; Saints Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville bett; Saint Augustine, Grayson Springs - & Judy Warren; Saint Joseph, Mayfield - Jerry Brockman; Saint Pius X, Calvert Violet Hamilton; Saint Augustine, Reed - Mary Jo Cash Wyatt - Saints Joseph City - Helen Bennett; Saint Pius X, Ow- - Ben & Stanette Blair; Saint Benedict, & Paul, Owensboro - Bill & Katherine ensboro - Catherine Barnett; Saint Ro- Wax - Brenda M. Childress; Saint Thomas; Saint Jude, Clinton - Don & muald, Hardinsburg - Alvin & Margie Charles, Bardwell Anna- Rose Rogers; Barb McConnell; Saint Lawrence, St. Mattingly; Saint Rose of Lima, Clover- Saint Charles Borromeo, Livermore- John & Sarah Boarman Wally & Rose Mary Harris; - Lawrence- ; port - Saint John & Marsha Logsdon; Saint Colum Saint Leo, Murray - Richard F. Sebastian, Calhoun - David & Lynne ba, Lewisport - Robert & Patty Durbin; (Dick) Weaver; Saint Mark, Eddyville - Scott; Saint Stephen, Cadiz Robert- L. Saint Denis, Fancy Farm - James & Mrs. Norah Anna Brown; Saint Martin, Wigger; Saint Stephen Cathedral, Ow- Carolyn Morgan; Saint Edward, Fulton Rome - Harold L. Ebelhar; Saint Mary, ensboro Mary Horn; Saint Susan, Elk- The Diocese of Owensboro’s - Ben Davis; Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Franklin - Carol Darrow; Saint Mary, ton - Bryan W. Blount, III; Saint Thom- Sophia Award 26 November, 2014 In God’s Loving Arms Let the Children Come To Me You get up early on Sunday morn- to stand my ground and they were going ing and you make sure all your children to stomp off mad at their crazy moth- are dressed appropriately; you get your- er, then be sly and go to their dad and self dressed and now only have maybe ask; “Do you think this looks good for 20 minutes or less to get to church on church, dad?” I hear the question way time. I remember vividly when my down the hall and I yell loudly for Steve daughters were nine and under and it to say no. Tick-tock, tick-tock, I look was a pretty easy task getting them at the clock and I only have 15 minutes dressed because they had to wear what I to get ready in time for church after that put out for them and there were no argu- debate. ments. Those were the days! On our way to church we always Now you have teenage daughters used that time to talk to our youngest insisting to dear old mom that what son, Ben, about behaving in church. I they have chosen to wear to church was preferred to choose a pew already kind perfectly appropriate and I am looking of crowded because that wouldn’t al- at them like they are crazy. Was I too low a whole lot of wiggle room for my picky? Probably so! But I was going ADHD son. And I am not ashamed to

Saturday, September 27, 2014 Confirmation by Bishop William Medley Holy Spirit Church, Bowling Green celebrated Confirmation with Bishop Medley. Fifteen Burmese Youths were confirmed in the group. Posted by Burmese Catholic Community in KY, Source: http://mcatholicky.blogspot.com/2014/09/2014- confirmation-by-bishop-william.html. Photo by Joseph Khai. say that Steve and I did our fair share a thing, or at least have it penetrate my of bargaining with Ben, trying to get heart. enough incentive for him to try harder. With some nostalgia, do I miss Then, we finally arrive! those days? No way!!! I miss my kids Ben starts out for the first 10 min- when they were small children and have utes pretty calm. Another ten minutes some amazing memories but this gal go by and he is elbowing and crouching doesn’t want to turn back the time. All of you wonderful parents who in on his sister’s space. Well Brett is - showing signs of annoyance and elbows are taking their children to church ev ery Sunday just remember the fruits him back. I give that cold stare at both - of them. Next thing I know he is laying of your sacrifice and the most import on the kneeler making race car sounds ant lesson you will ever instill in your children; the responsibility of going to and crashing sounds. I pull his arm up - and whisper in his ear again about be- Mass and keeping God’s command ment to keep holy the Sabbath. You ing quiet and I just couldn’t help myself - and mention our little agreement. He are teaching your children, “God’s chil throws me a smile and for about two dren,” a love for their creator. Don’t minutes he is back at it and laying in the worry about what everyone is thinking pew and just wiggling all over the place. about your child, or what you presume to think they are. Most of them have Now it’s dad’s turn to try. I point at Ben - and his daddy whispers sweet nothings been through it themselves and remem in his ear. Just joking, it was more like ber all too well what be good or else talk! it was like for them, Ben’s face goes from joy to total back in the day! fear, and I am meaning a healthy fear of Just remember the consequences of what will happen what Jesus Christ Lydia Enjoys Life And What God Has Given Her when we get home if he doesn’t stop be- said about our kids; Paul and Ashley Haycraft with their children, Lydia, seconed from right, and - “let the children Drake, were tossing rings in a bottle pitch booth of the Mary Carrico Catholic ing so disruptive. I am already exhaust ed at this point. I ask Steve if he liked come to me!” School picnic. Lydia and Drake had been saving their money to spend at the +JMJ+ Julie Murphy picnic. Lydia won that Coke beside her. Photo by Larena Lawson the homily because I didn’t get to hear Mary Carrico Catholic School Picnic Is a Family-Centered Celebration November, 2014 27 SAINT LAWRENCE, Ky. - The Mary Carrico Catholic School Picnic, Sept. 20, 2014, was very much a family-centered celebration and fundraiser for the school. Many of the stands for the picnic were staffed by family members - Dads and sons, Mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, grandparents and cousins, too. Even those who were not in a family at a booth were included as family for the work, for the fun, and for serving the pub- lic who came to the picnic. It’s like Jim O’Bryan, shown cutting mutton in the photo at left, with his father, Carl O’Bryan, said: “I’m from around Carl and Jim O’Bryan cutting mutton. here, and I always like to Jimmy Johnson, in photo at left, likes ice cream. So do two of his grandsons, come back to help out.” - twins Zeke and Zack Roberts. You gotta have ice cream at a parish or school Helping out, volun picnic. teering a morning, an af- ternoon, or even the many Traffic was backed up along St. days of preparation for Lawrence Road a parish picnic has been waiting to buy a strong family tradition mutton, pork, for the Catholic parishes chicken and of Eastern Daviess Coun- burgoo Sept 20. ty. The Catholic culture Dick Johson who is strong in the area. For lives nearby said example, Saint Lawrence the cars were Church is near the site backed up all where the first Catholic the way to near - his house at the Mass was offered in Da intersection of St. Lawrence Spur Rd. and St. Lawrence Rd. viess County, on land in the southeast corner of the in- tersection of Aull Road and Mary Carrico Catholic School principal Chuck Green KY 144. The pictures here was being interviewed about the picnic Sept. 20 celebrate this family spirit by WBKR-FM 92.5 radio reporter Barb Birgy. The of picnic day at St. Law- students are L to R: Hunter Smith, Ezra Matingly, rence & St. William Picnic Trevor Howard, Wesley Hamilton, and Eli Mattingly. grounds.

Their sign at the front of an ice cream stand says: “WE ARE the Saint Lawrence & Saint William YOUTH GROUP. We have awesome t-shirts, awesome people and do stuff like Volunteer! Go To Church! Eat Pizza Rolls! Play Basketball!” From left are Ethan Rhodes, Mikaela Mills, MacKenzie Mills, Whitney Ferguson, Kateri Rhodes, Katrina Rhodes and Monnie Rhodes. Mel Howard photos

At left, Kayla Veach teaches third and foruth grades at MCCES. With her husband John Veach, she was helping out with the inflatables, a popular feature of the MCCES Picnic for the kids. Kayla is hold her son Connor, about 5 months old in this picture. 28 November, 2014 Fall Events at Trinity High School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary Trinity High School grad, Chad Mills, Gov Steve Beshear and Chad’s father Ray Mills. also a THS Grad are shown at right. Chad is Business Manager of the United Association of Plumbers On September 14th, 2014, St. Mary of and Pipefitters the Woods Catholic School YDOSA Local Union girls served at the annual Ursuline 633, and Sisters Picnic. Students are pictured was recently in the photo attached with Sr. Suzanne awarded the Sims, principal of Saint Mary of the 2014 Julian Carroll Outstanding Young Leader & Business On Wednesday, September 24th, 2014, Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic School and fellow Award. This award was presented to Mills at the 2014 Kentucky Woods Catholic School honored our 8th grade volleyball Ursuline Sister. Labor Management Conference by Governor Steve Beshear. players and parents on our annual 8th grade night! Along with holding the office of Business Manager for Eighth grade volleyball players are shown in the picture Local Union 633 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Mills is currently the attached: Allison Payne, Brittney Booker, Savannah President of the Owensboro Building and Construction Trades Aull, Mary Haycraft, Abbey Pike, Colsi Stauffer, and Association. He serves on the Executive Board of the KY AFL- Nina Wathen. CIO and Chairman of Local Union 633 Apprenticeship Program Board. He is also a member of the Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. Mills has been a member of Local Union 633 for over 20 years and was the previous owner of the union plumbing contractor, “Four C’s Plumbing”. Submitted by Fr. Tony Shonis

Before school began this year, Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic School and Trinity High School teachers and staff joined together On Monday, September 15th, for a day of professional spiritual development. The staffs worked August Students of the Month together with Habitat for Humanity to give back to a family in were recognized in front of need in the Owensboro area. parents, family members, students and staff. The students This year, Trinity High School started a golf team. Members recognized from St. Mary of of the golf team are included in the attached picture: Head the Woods Catholic School Coach Brock Rydecki, Luke Payne, Daniel Morris, Sam were Georgia Howard, Clayton Russelburg, Nolan Howard, Hunter O’Bryan, Brent Graham. Rhodes, and Peyton Chaffin.

In the photo at lower right - Each month, Trinity High School Student Council members lead students in celebration of fun national holidays. In the month of September, Student Council celebrated National Chocolate Milk Day! Student Council members welcomed students and staff as the school doors opened with glasses of chocolate milk. Student Council members are shown in the attached picture: Hope Boue, Sarah Smith, Abby Booker, Mikaelyn Aud, Caleb Goetz, Hannah Bland, Allison Mattingly, Blake Booker, Hannah Armes, Alex Hamilton, and Daniel Morris (Jessica Henson not shown). Fall Events at Trinity High School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary November, 2014 29 On Tuesday, September 23rd, St. Mary of the Woods Catholic School celebrated their annual Grandparents Day! Grandparents of our students came to participate in Mass and share breakfast with their grandchildren.

Ian Howard with Jerry & Berdelle Elizabeth Wathen with Anna & Thomas Howard Wathen

Thomas On Saturday, September 20th, Trinity High School hosted the 3rd Annual Raider Jarboe with his Run! We had a great turn out! Above, runners leaving the starting line and the grandmother 2014 Raider Run winners! Kathy Jarboe

Below left, each school year, Trinity High School Y Club gives back to the school Allison Payne by completing a Beautification Project. Students work diligently after school with her one afternoon to completely clean the high school from head to toe. Students grandmother love the opportunity to invest their time and effort to making the school a better Catherine Payne place. Above, Allen Howe making a clean sweep near Trinity’s front entrance. Kim Rydecki Photo

On Wednesday, August 27th, Seniors at Trinity High School celebrated their Ring Day Mass and Reception. On this special day, Seniors have their rings blessed and presented to them from our residing pastor, Father Gerald Baker. Seniors then have the opportunity to visit and eat with friends and family at the reception. Picture above is of the senior class who participated in this Ring Day Mass celebration. 30 November, 2014 Grandparents’ Day At OCHS Sept. 25, 2014

Sam Aull helping to place additional Virginia Corley, lower left, visited with her grand-daughter, chairs on the gym floor as it was Members of the FFA of OCHS worked with Ashley Thomas being changed into a chapel for as Fr. Ed Bradley, OCHS Chaplain, greeted a grandparent FFA sponsor, center, to serve a meal for OC grandparents in before Mass Sept. 25. Mel Howard Photos Grandparents’ Day at OCHS Sept. 25, the small gym. 20-14

At Catholic High, students truly come together to make a beautiful puzzle At Grandparents’ Day At OCHS Sept. the strength to leave us a noble are a treasure ... the wisdom our does not value, respect and care for 25, 2014, Fr. Ed Bradley quoted Pope inheritance,” Pope Francis also said grandparents have is something we its elderly members “doesn’t have a Francis: “Just as fine wine grows at early morning Mass Nov.19, 2013 in must welcome as an inheritance.” Pope future because it has no memory, it’s stronger with age, grandparents the chapel of his residence, the Domus Francis urged the world to not lose its lost its memory,” Pope Francis added. and other elderly Catholics have Sanctae Marthae. “Grandparents memory: A society or community that Photo composite by Mel Howard OCHS Senior: Today, We Celebrate All You Do For Your Grandchildren November, 2014 31 OWENSBORO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - Good morning! My name is George Bittel and I am a senior here at Catholic High. It is an honor to speak to you today and celebrate all you do for your grandchildren. As a little boy I loved going to my grandparents for two reasons: the first was to see what my grand- mother had baked for my sisters and me and the second was to put togeth- er one of the many puzzles in their basement. My favorite puzzle was one my Granddaddy liked too, a col- orful arrangement of hot-air balloons floating in the clouds. Although this was my favorite puzzle there was a major problem, it was the biggest puzzle and I was only four years old. Every visit my sisters would tell me there was no way I would solve the puzzle before we left. I would piece together the edges and work my way in until I got stuck, but no worries; my granddaddy was always there to George Bittel delivering a tribute to help me. He encouraged me to try OCHS student Sam Hein assisted his Grandma in the Communion line at Grandparents Sept. 25, 2014 at OCHS. new pieces until I finally got it right. Grandparents Day Mass, Sept. 25. I would get so excited when I finally ent shapes, colors and sizes. These finished the puzzle. differences are the different values Little did I know my granddaddy our grandparents have instilled in was teaching me to be independent, us: courage, humility, leadership, to believe in myself, and shaping me patience, hope, love, faith, and many into the young man I am today. He more. Every puzzle piece is different never gave up on me and he showed yet the pieces come together to make me how to support others. As I look a beautiful picture. The pieces you back, its unbelievable to see how are holding make this beautiful basil- many values our grandparents teach ica. Just as they come together, your us through simple acts like solving a grandchildren come together here to puzzle. be a family. It is amazing to see the As you walked in today, each values given to us by our grandpar- ents transcend into our relationships with our peers as well as our teachers at Catholic High. Students here truly come together to make a beautiful puzzle. Without grandparents it would not be possible for students to learn and grow in a Christian atmosphere like OCHS. Grandparents shape us into the young men and women we Celebrating Life With The Grands! of you received a puzzle piece. This Crystal Huang, at right front, stood with OCHS Counselor Bev Howard and her are today. On behalf of the OCHS Granddaughter, Allie Ford, at left. Crystal’s grandma's name is Zhao Shuyi, who puzzle piece represents one of the family I want to thank you, our is from South China. Crystal came to OCHS because her mother, Zhengyan Guo, 460 students here at OCHS. The grandparents, for creating the beauti- taught at Brescia UNiversity, KWC and OCTC a few years ago and learned about piece you are holding is one of a - - ful puzzle we call Owensboro Cath OCHS. Crystal said she came here to study and get a good education. She was kind, just as each of your grandchil olic High School. Thank you. missing her grandma on that day, so Mrs. Howard was standing in as Crystal’s dren are. All these pieces have differ- Grandmother with hugs and smiles. Mel Howard Photo 32 November, 2014 USCCB Chairman announces observance of “Days with Religious” WASHINGTON—As the Catholic for 2015 Year of Consecrated Life and will include tours, open houses, Church prepares to celebrate the Year of - Consecrated Life, the U.S. Conference ture with hope.” receptions, family activities, and pre - “The ‘Days with Religious’ ac- sentations on the history of religious of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Com - - mittee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and tivities will represent great opportuni communities at convents, abbeys, mon Vocations is promoting “Days with Re- ties for families and adults to look at asteries and religious houses. ligious” initiatives and resources to help the many ways men and women serve • Summer 2015: Day of Mission and Christ and the Church while answering Service with Religious. Events will in- families learn about the consecrated life - of religious men and women. Activities the call to live in consecrated life,” said clude joining religious in their aposto Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh, lates or special service projects, such as will focus on sharing experiences of - prayer, service and community life with North Carolina, chairman of the USC assisting the elderly, ministering to the those living a consecrated life. CB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated poor and homeless, and caring for the “Our brothers and sisters in Christ Life and Vocations. less fortunate. Catholics are invited to join activ- • September 13, 2015: Day of Prayer living consecrated lives make great - the First Sunday of Advent, the week- ities that will be promoted in collabo- with Religious. Events will include ves contributions to our society through a - vast number of ministries,” said Arch- end of November 29, 2014, and ending ration with the Council of Major Supe pers, rosary or holy hours in convents, bishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, on February 2, 2016, the World Day of riors of Women Religious, (CMSWR), monasteries, religious houses, parishes Kentucky, president of USCCB. “They Consecrated life. The year also marks the Leadership Conference of Women and churches. - Religious (LCWR) and the Conference Prayers intentions, prayer cards, a teach in our schools, take care of the the 50th anniversary of Perfectae Car - poor and the sick and bring compassion itatis, a decree on religious life, and of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM). video on consecrated life and other re and the love of Christ to those shunned Lumen Gentium, the Second Vatican The events planned are as follows: sources are available at: www.usccb. • February 8, 2015: Religious Open org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/ by society; others lead lives of prayer in Council’s constitution on the Church. - contemplation for the world.” Its purpose, as stated by the Vatican is House. Events will be coordinated to consecrated-life/year-of-consecrat Pope Francis proclaimed 2015 a to “make a grateful remembrance of the also celebrate the World Meeting of ed-life/index.cfm Year of Consecrated Life, starting on recent past” while embracing “the fu- Families to take place in Philadelphia

Firefighters Are Our Everyday Heroes Thanks to the Henderson Fire Department for hosting Holy Name School’s Kindergarten classes on September 30. Miss Judy and Mrs. Kim’s classes walked from the school to the downtown station and even got a chance to try their hands at using the fire hose. Jace Evans is assisted at lower left by one of Henderson’s finest. Photos by Karen Evans and Candy Marsh

A Clean Sweep On Monday, October 5th, 2014 Trinity High School Boys Basketball team visited Mount St. Joseph and volunteered their time and talent to better this religious environment. Kim Rydecki Photo Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary Learns Much From Mentors November, 2014 33

The Sts. Peter & Paul Msgr. James H Willett Council #7847 Knights of Columbus shared the Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose with SPPS students. The rose is traveling throughout the United States and was brought to Hopkinsville and displayed in the church for 3 days. From left to right are Bob Marko, Kate Cayce, Rocky Spader, Joseph Ethridge, Madelyn Harrington, and Karsyn Steger. Photos submitted by Sarah Kranz

On September 19, 2014, the First Grade and Kindergarten Jr. American Citizen classes of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Hopkinsville, Ky. presented the program “We the People” in honor of Constitution Week. They sang patriotic songs and shared facts about the Constitution and the United States. Flags, pencils, and Constitution pamphlets were distributed by the Col. John Green Chapter DAR, KY Trace Chapter Jamestowne Society, and Cumberland Trace Chapter DAC. Pictured left to right 1st row: Jack Whaley Long, Maddy Harrington, Jared Oñate, Brady Brown, Timothy Sunderhaus, Garrett Sharpe, Aaron Stevens, Gregory Daugherty, Scarlett Davis; 2nd row: Keoni Yingling, Lila Jorgensen, Trieu Nguyen, Joseph Etheridge, Kate Cayce, Zach Allen, Alexander Becker, Karsyn Steger, Violet Zabka; 3rd row: John Allard, Hunter Reigel, Hunter Goodin, Julian Oriaku, Laney Chaudoin, Annalee Renfroe, Emily Maides, Caroline Baker, Cecilia Langhi; Elizabeth Stevens, Mariana Vierya, Liam Nisbet, Collin Woods, Michael Guzman, Myles Hewell, James Graves.

Each Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School student presented Jerry Brockman, the $2 Bill Man, with his own “Brockman’s Bucks” in honor of his 80th birthday and being named the recipient of the 2015 Sophia Award. Mr. Brockman was given this name after he began quietly presenting students with $2 bills for serving, lecturing, or singing at Mass. In this picture, he is showing one of his “bucks” while sitting with the 3rd graders.

Visitors to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School website, found online at http:// stsppschool.org/wordpress/, can get to know these student faces, at left, as well as many others on the school website’s Gallery of Photos. Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Owensboro regularly post news, informaton and photos The 2014-2015 officers for the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School Jr. Beta Club on their websites. are Alma Valdez, Shane Ethridge, Georgianna Baker, and Anna King. In the front row are new inductees Jude Doer, Will Long, Kaleb Hall, Kendall Doer, and Ian American Horse. 34 November, 2014 St. Mary School System “Willkommens” Oktoberfest PADUCAH,Ky. - Coinciding with the of- ficial start of Oktoberfest in Munich, St. Mary School System hosted its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 20. The German was brought out in each of the hundreds of St. Mary families, local parishioners, and community members who all enjoyed the day’s festivities. The event included a German dinner, an ac- cordion player, carnival games, cloggers, inflatables, live music, a beer/wine- gar den, a dunking booth and a silent auction. Designed to build community and provide income on the opposite year of the St. Mary auction, Oktoberfest re- ceived rave reviews from those in atten- SMEC Chair Chris Hrdlicka officially opens Oktoberfest with the opening of Jolie Fleming, Chris Hrdlicka, Ann dance. Thanks to a dedicated steering the keg. Morrow, and Gale Hatton. Photos by committee and many generous donations - Father Pat Reynolds and Eleanor Spry, Heather DeHart from the St. Mary families and communi SMSS Director, welcome and bless the ty, Oktoberfest raised more than $35,000 Oktoberfest. for SMSS. The event was such a success ables, live music, a beer/wine garden, a and a wonderful day of fall family fun, dunking booth, and a silent auction. plans are underway for a similar event for Designed to build community and every year. Willkommens - Welcome! provide income on the opposite year of Coinciding with the official the St. Mary auction, Oktoberfest re- start of Oktoberfest in Munich, St. Mary ceived rave reviews from those in atten- School System hosted its inaugural Ok- dance. Thanks to a dedicated steering toberfest on Saturday, September 20. The committee and many generous donations German was brought out in each of the from the St. Mary families and communi- hundreds of St. Mary families, local pa- ty, Oktoberfest raised more than $35,000 rishioners, and community members who for SMSS. The event was such a success all enjoyed the day’s festivities. The event and wonderful day of fall family fun, included a German dinner, an accordion plans are underway for a similar event player, carnival games, cloggers, inflat- every year.

Pam Heavrin painted many faces at Whether you are an experienced yarn spinner, Oktoberfest. weaver, knitter, crocheter or a beginner, you are welcome to attend the Arts at the Mount weekend retreat at Mount Saint Joseph. Enjoy the fellowship of those who appreciate this traditional skill. The group plans to “spin, knit and talk until we’re done!” For information on room rates, costs, etc., or to register, contact Kathy McCarty: 270-229-0206 [email protected] • www.ursulinesmsj.org Future date: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 Spinning Day

Located 12 miles west of Owensboro on Highway 56 Spending An Evening With An Ursuline Sister November, 2014 35 MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - “The Spiritu- ality of Beauty” brought 21 people to the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center on Oct. 7 for the second Evening with an Ursuline Sister. Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan brought her special insights into how beauty’s role is so im- portant to our daily lives. Eight Ursuline Sisters were joined by 13 lay people for the discussion, including some who at- tended the first Evening with an Ursuline in September. The next Evening with an Ur- suline Sister is Nov. 4, with Sister Vivian Bowles leading the discussion on “Do You Hear What I Hear?” She will address communication skills and styles related to family, friends and most interpersonal relationships. After that is “Receiving the Sister Rose Marita used Participants listen to and ponder Sister Rose Marita Gift of Gifts” with Sister Mary Matthias this picture and the words O’Bryan’s presentation on the Spirituality of Beauty. In Ward on Dec. 2, where time will be spent from “Confessions of Saint the foreground, from left are Mary Conroy, Sister Mary journeying into a deeper relationship Augustine” that begin, Celine Weidenbenner and Ursuline Associate Jennifer with God. The evenings begin at 5:30 “Late have I loved you, O Kaminski; in the background, from left, are Sister Mary Beauty ever ancient, ever Matthias Ward, Associate Karen Lasher, Associate p.m. with dinner. The cost is $15. Contact - new, late have I loved you!” Bonnie Marks and Associate Martha Little. Kathy McCarty to register: kathy.mcca to stress the importance of [email protected] or (270) 229-0206. seeing beauty in wherever we go. At left, Marie Caraway and her son Isaac pay close Korean Woman Makes Final Vows as attention to Sister Rose Marita’s talk. MSJ Photos Maryknoll Sister MARYKNOLL, NY - Sister Anastasia Lee made her final vows as a Maryknoll Sister of St. Dominic at a Mass on Sun- day, September 28, 2014, at Assumption Foggy Mornings Chapel, Maryknoll Sisters Center. Born in Seoul, Korea, Sister Anasta- I was up and out of the house by six am this morning sia was attracted to Africa from an early only to step out of the house into the darkness; the age and dreamed of being a missionary world around me was covered in a thick fog. there. After graduating from University, The occasional dim light from a car or house was all she taught English for 10 years. you could see. In 1999, she became a Catholic and What lurks there in the darkness? began thinking of combining religious Are the lights that I see lights I can trust or could life with that of a missionary. While they lead me astray? searching the internet for missionary groups, she came upon the Maryknoll This made me think about the world we live in. Sisters website. The importance they Sister Anastasia Lee Every day there are many things that can lead us down the wrong paths. placed on living in community, combined past seven years. with the types of work they did and their Founded in 1912, Maryknoll Sis- Look for Christ in the dark, foggy places in your life. openness to receiving women from many ters is the first US-based congregation of He is there offering His peace, love and mercy! different nations into their congregation, women religious dedicated to world mis- Be His light and love for others who are struggling stirred her to apply. sion. Working primarily among the poor in this foggy place we call life! Sister Anastasia joined the Mary- and marginalized in 22 countries around Christ’s blessings to all of you my friends, knoll Sisters in 2005 at Maryknoll, NY. the world, they now number nearly 450 - Marcie After being trained in Chicago, she took members. her first vows at Maryknoll, August 12, 2007, and was sent to join the Maryknoll Marcie Henderson is a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Hawesville, Ky. Sisters Peacebuilding Team in Kenya, in Photo by Juanita Smith East Africa, where she has served for the 36 November, 2014 BEHOLD THIS HEART VOCATION RETREAT AT THE PASSIONIST NUNS MONASTERY

Tuesday, Nov. 4 “Evening with an Ursuline” Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 “Evening with an Ursuline” Presenter: This session will address communication Time: skills/styles related to family, friends Sister Vivian Bowles 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. and most interpersonal relationships. Cost: Presenter: We will distinguish between hearing $ Sister Mary Matthias Ward Do you experience God’s presence? 15 fee includes dinner and listening, use better conflict Cost: What is your response to God’s Contact Kathy McCarty to register: and confrontation practices, discuss presence? Have you ever felt $15 fee includes meal 270-229-0206 nonverbal implications and identify “empty”? roadblocks to mature communication. Was it the absence of God? [email protected] Contact Kathy McCarty to register: 270-229-0206 Spend some time in journeying into a deeper relationship with God. The Ursuline Sisters will present a new [email protected] topic on the first Tuesday of each month The Ursuline Sisters will present a new through August 2015. Coming up on topic on the first Tuesday of each month Dec. 2: “Receiving the Gift of Gifts” through August 2015. Coming up on Jan. 6: “Learning to See as the Mystics with Sister Mary Matthias Ward See” with Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan Office of Spiritual Life for the Diocese of Owensboro Office of Spiritual Life for the Diocese of Owensboro Diocesan Group Meets To Begin November, 2014 37 Prayer At Discernment about Pastoral Planning for Diocese The Pole OWENSBORO,Ky. - On October 10, Day at 2014, a group of sixteen diocesan OCHS staff members and some parish staffers met at the Logsdon Community Center to start a process of discernment about pastoral planning for the diocese. Jim Lund- holm-Eades, from the Leadership Roundtable for Church Manage- ment, presented a On Oct. 10, 2014, Jim Lundholm-Eades, right, led participants thorough a session day long workshop about what collaboration in church work can be. Mel Howard Photo for the Diocese’s Steering Committee for Pastoral Those four aspects involve community; worship and Planning. There is a difference between pastoral spiritual development; evangelization, catechesis, faith planning and strategic planning. The main differ- formation; and service to the poor and marginalized. Mt ence is that pastoral planning is about discerning 25: God’s will. Pastoral planning is focused always Members of the Steering committee for Pasto- on the Mission entrusted to us by Christ: “Go ral Planning are: Deacon Paul Bachi, Joe Bland, Sr. and make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the Ethel-Marie Biri, Abraham Brown, Ann Flaherty, name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Chris Gutierrez, Martha Hagan, Charlie Hardesty, Dan (Mt 28:19)” Heckel, Rosa Hockenberry, Kevin Kauffeld, Fr. Larry The process of Pastoral Planning, therefore, McBride, Sr. Ann MeGrew, Richard Murphy, Louanne looks and feels different. It involves assessing Payne, Peggy Potempa, and Fr. John Vaughan. how the Mission is being accomplished, looking Each person present found Mr. Lundholm-Eades Students at Owensboro Catholic High School shared in a Global Week of Prayer Sept 24, 2014, nationally at the current reality in our area and in the world, workshop to be very informative and helpful. As a known as “See You At The Pole Day,” as they gathered and listening to God’s desire for us now. All of result of the workshop, the shift from a business model before classes started to pray at the flag pole in front of thethis is done in a collaborative way, modeled to to a pastoral model became clearer and the committee school. us by the Trinity. This way of working may take had the opportunity to experience some the processes longer, but it more authentic to what we believe. involved. At the end of the workshop the committee Madeline Rafferty, in the picture at left, OCHS Student Each Sunday in the Creed we say we believe knew what our next step will be and left with a greater Council Vice-President and in the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. confidence and trust that God will lead us and we will SCRUBS VP, Class of 2015, This sentence describes the Mission. (CCC) listen. led the nearly 125 students in this prayer: and every day for the gifts he has given us. will guide your thoughts and feelings. The reality “Let us pray, know that God is ever is that God is our creator and He lives in us. He “In a world where peo- present in our lives. He is the daily presence sacrificed His Son to show us the way back to His ple are persecuted for their in our hearts and souls. He is yearning to love. Jesus is that reality and truth. beliefs, let us be thankful for speak with us like a father yearns to speak to “Fear leaves us hollow inside living in a country where we his children. His love is greater than imag- Love fills us up. can express our faith with- ined and His mercy undivided. Give up the Resentment rips us apart. out persecution. Let us not hate, the anger, the resentments that may be Love heals. forget those who have giv- in your heart. Peace and love will come from Ego wants more. en so much for us to be free Jesus and in Him you will find happiness. Love has plenty. this day. Free to gather and Be thankful for what you have, be giving Anger burns out. pray, free to live our lives and caring for the Lord provides us all with Love's light endures forever. without fear and free to love gifts to be shared. What one may be lacking Glory be ... Amen” God and thank Him each another may provide. Be open to Jesus, He Prayer written by Scott Lowe, OCHS Senior Counselor 38 November, 2014 Paducah Area Serra Club’s Mission For Vocations PADUCAH, KY – Each month, The Pa- brothers, deacons and others seeking a ducah Area Serra Club meets for lunch life in religious service. Through voca- and works to strengthen the dedication tion programs, educational outreach and to its mission. Serra clubs are located prayer, the Serra Club members strive to throughout the world, and the Paducah encourage those considering a vocation club is part of Serra International; and and supporting those who have already even though Serra Clubs are worldwide, made the decision. you may not know much about the orga- At the Paducah Area Serra Club’s nization. However, the fruit of their labor October meeting, the group heard from is something that every Catholic encoun- Fr. Jason McClure, director of vocations ters often in spiritual life. for the Diocese of Owensboro. Fr. Mc- The Serra Club is dedicated to en- Clure spoke to the group about his own couraging religious vocations and sup- calling to a life centered in Christ and porting those who have chosen to enter how mentors along his spiritual journey into religious life. The Serra Club takes helped during his time of discernment. its name from Franciscan missionary He further discussed the importance of Blessed Fr. Junipero Serra, who was the groups like the Serra Club who help sup- founder of the mission system in Cali- port those making the decision and those fornia in the 1700’s. Father Serra's mis- that have newly chosen to travel this path. sions were established along El Camino If you are interested in being in- Real, which linked his Church-centered volved in the Serra Club and support their communities up and down the California efforts of encouraging others to choose a At the Paducah Area Serra Club’s October meeting, the group heard from Fr. coastline. life of religious vocation, check with your Jason McClure, director of Vocations for the Diocese of Owensboro. Fr. McClure Like Father Serra, the groups put local parish. If there is not a Serra Club spoke to the group about his own calling to a life centered in Christ and how faith into action by accepting the chal- in your area, maybe you are called to lead mentors along his spiritual journey helped during his time of discernment. Photo lenge of fostering vocations and encour- an effort to start a chapter. More infor- by J.Patrick Kerr aging spiritual growth in priest, nuns, mation about Serra Club’s can be found online at www.serraus.org. Cardinal Turkson to Lead U.S. Symposium on Faith and Farming By Jonathan Liedl ident of the Pontifical Council for Justice The Faith, Food & the Environment Farmers Union), The St. Paul Seminary The high-ranking Vatican official, and Peace in the Vatican and is consid- Symposium will bring together more than School of Divinity, Catholic Rural Life, who is helping to draft a papal encycli- ered a leading authority on the ethics 40 leaders in the fields of agriculture and the University of St. Thomas, the Center cal on the environment, will participate in of agriculture. The Ghanaian native has food production, environmental studies for Catholic Studies at St. Thomas, the the Nov. 5 to 7 Symposium on Faith and played a leading role in drafting Pope and theology to examine how faith tradi- Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Pon- Farming event. Francis' forthcoming encyclical on the tions can inform solutions to modern ag- tifical Council for Justice and Peace, and St. Paul, Minn. – One of world's environment. ricultural challenges, such as food short- the International Catholic Rural Associa- leading Catholic officials will bring Pope His presentation, expected to hint at ages, environmental degradation and the tion. Francis' message of faith-based ecology what the world can expect from the pope, ethical use of biotechnology. About Catholic Rural Life to the United States this fall. Cardinal will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, This year’s symposium is part of a Catholic Rural Life (CRL) is a 90 Peter Turkson Nov. 5, in the O’Shaughnessy Educa- broader initiative called The Vocation of year old organization dedicated to apply- will deliver the tion Center Auditorium on St. Thomas’s the Agricultural Leader, which aims to ing the teachings of Christ and his Church keynote address campus. The lecture is free and open to provide leaders in the farming and food to the countryside. CRL addresses the and partici- the public, and seats can be reserved at industries with practical, faith-based most pressing needs of America’s rural pate in working ffesymposium.eventbrite.com. principles that can be applied to their dai- communities by focusing on three areas sessions at the The cardinal will be joined at the ly work. of impact: Stewardship of Creation, Food Faith, Food & symposium by other notable Catholic The November event will be fol- and Agriculture, and Rural Ministry and the Environment figures. Five bishops, including - Bish lowed by an international symposium in Outreach. The organization is commit- Symposium, a op Richard Pates of the Diocese of Des Milan, Italy, in 2015. The results of both ted to the spiritual, social, and economic groundbreaking Moines, will participate, as will a number symposiums will be used to develop a set well-being of rural Catholics, and pursues Cardinal Peter Turkson event that will of Catholic moral theologians and schol- of resources for the initiative. this end through a number of initiatives, confront the challenges of 21st century ars. Policy experts, such as Jason Adkins The symposium is co-hosted by ranging from lay leadership programs agriculture from a faith-based perspec- of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, several organizations from the faith, ac- for countryside parishes to public policy tive. Dan Misleh of the Catholic Climate Cov- ademic and agricultural sectors. Co-hosts advocacy on behalf of proprietary and The symposium will be held from enant, and Antony Granado of the U.S. include Farmers Union Enterprises (Min- family farmers. CRL is based in St. Paul, Nov. 5 to 7 on the St. Paul campus of the Conference of Catholic Bishops, will also nesota Farmers Union, Wisconsin Farm- Minn., and is led by its executive director, University of St. Thomas. take part. ers Union, South Dakota Farmers Union, Mr. James Ennis. Cardinal Turkson serves as the pres- About the Symposium North Dakota Farmers Union, Montana St. Thomas More Parish Dedicates Rosary Garden November, 2014 39 PADUCAH, KY – On October 1, nearly 100 St. Thomas More Parishioners and guests turned out for the official dedi- cation of the Works of Mercy Chapel’s Rosary Garden. The garden was envi- sioned as part of the parish’s Works of Mercy Chapel project, which was com- pleted in 2013. The garden itself was tended to during the spring and summer of 2014 and was completed this fall. The Rosary Garden includes Relief Plaques representing the newest Mys- teries of the Rosary and serve as a visu- al reminder of each Mystery as the Ro- sary is prayed. In addition, the outdoor space houses a beautiful sculpture of the Holy Family as well as a waterfall fountain, both of which serve as center- pieces in the garden. The quiet, serene place has come to mean a great deal to The evening was punctuated with come after us. That’s why I believe it is many St. Thomas More parishioner and glorious music throughout the dedica- especially fitting to have children read nearly every day someone comes to sit tion and several young people of St. scripture this evening.” and reflect on all the Blessed Mother Thomas More read the scriptures. Each Following the dedication service, has to offer, and her desire to constantly scripture reading was directly tied to a a reception in the church’s gathering intercede on behalf of the faithful. Mystery of the Rosary. space provided an opportunity for food The night of the dedication includ- Fr. J. Patrick Reynolds, St. Thomas and fellowship with those who attend- ed scripture readings, and the blessing More pastor said of the children cho- ed; and gave an opportunity for parish- of the Rosary Decade Relief Plaques as sen to read, “It is important to remem- ioners to meet the artist who created the well as the blessing of the Holy Family ber that efforts we make today are not relief plaques in the garden. sculpture. only for us, but also for those who will Runaway Quilters Brighten Up Mount Campus For The 23rd Year - MAPLE MOUNT, Ky. - Slightly more ence and Retreat Center or the gymnasi 22-25, 2014. Many completed quilts Mount, and 10 of this year’s women are than 100 women from nine states gath- um at Maple Mount under the constant - during the retreat. This is the 23rd year first-timers. ered in the Mount Saint Joseph Confer whirring of their sewing machines Sept. Runaway Quilters have come to Maple

Teresa Nevis, left, of Sarasota, Fla., sews with her mother, Nina Sue Davis, of Owensboro, Ky., in the Dana Hughes points out a detail to her class on how Dana Hughes, of Mayfield, Ky., poses with the Day gymnasium. This is Nevis’ first visit to Runawayto make a Day Dreaming quilt. She’s been teaching a Dreaming quilt she was teaching her class to make. Quilters. “My mother told me I had to come stay class at Runaway for eight years and enjoys sharing MSJ Photos with her for a week every year, so this was a good what she’s learned. occasion,” she said with a smile. “I’m having a good time.” 40 November, 2014 From The Diocesan Office of Spiritual Life: Group Completes A Study of the Catholic Catechism Sessions for Adults

THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL Eleven people joined Diocesan Spiritual Life Office Director Sister Ann McGrew, By Teresa Krampe right, in Conference Room B for the final Study of the Catechism session. On the weekend of October 3-5, 2014, Cursillistas gathered for a MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - The final session Francis’ “The Joy of the Gospel,” which faith-filled weekend for the Region IV Fall encounter at Mount St. Jo - of studying the Catholic Catechism for was the pope’s first Apostolic Exhorta- seph, Maple Mount, Kentucky. People from dioceses in Region IV came Adults was Oct. 9, in Conference Room tion in 2013. The sessions on Nov. 13 from different places, such as Gatlinburg, TN; Morriston, Marydale and Johnson B of the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Dec. 11 are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 City, TN. There were people from the Louisville area; Perryville, MO; New Baden and Retreat Center. p.m., and led by Sister Ann McGrew. The and Belleville IL as well as from Hawesville, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Owensboro For the next two months, the second $10 fee includes lunch. Contact the Cen- and Philpot, Ky. Thursday will be spent studying Pope ter at 270-229-0206 to register. Four speakers from different areas gave talks on Pope Frances' book, "The Joy of the Gospel." The theme of the talks was "The New Evangelization". Fr. Alex Waraksa, the spiritual director for our region along with two other priests, Fr. Joe Brando and Fr. Al Wilson celebrated the Eucharist and gave everyone the opportu - nity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. According to the speakers, we lay people are to be the new evangelizers. Of course, as Cursillistas, that has been what we are supposed to do from the day we received our crosses when the officiating priest said to us, "Christ is counting on you." The definition of evangelization according to Pope St. John Paul II is "to look at the faces of others as Jesus." Some of the topics were: The Church's missionary transformation; "Proclama - tion of the Gospel-the entire people of God proclaim the Gospel; "Social dimensions of evangelization-include the poor in Society"; and "Spirit filled Evangelizers." Our speakers, along with those listening were all very joyful and faith filled. On Sunday morning, our own Bishop William Medley celebrated the Mass and gave a wonderful homily. In the photo above are Father Joe Brando, left, Bishop William Medley, and Father Al Wilson. Submitted Photo Picnic Supports The Church At St. Henry AURORA,Ky. - Under new pastor Father Greg Trawick, St. Henry parish held its an- nual picnic on Sunday, Sept. 21. A picnic-style combination of hamburgers, hot dogs and brats was on the menu The beautiful, early fall weather allowed many outside games for the children as well as many types of salads, slaw, relish trays and desserts capped off a wonderful as well as a cake walk with many “goodies” to choose from. The centerpiece of the day of parish socializing. picnic, as usual, was the free bingo with cash prizes donated by parishioners. Face Many thanks go to Myra Fassett for the planning and organization of the event painting and prizes for the kids and a 50/50 drawing increased the fun. and to the many helpers that made the picnic a success. November, 2014 41

Thursday, Nov. 13 Retreat Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Retreat Facilitator: Jesus.” So begins the “The Joy of the Sister Ann McGrew Gospel” which was given at Saint Cost: Peter’s in Rome in November 2013 at $10 fee includes lunch the conclusion of the Year of Faith. It is Pope Francis’ first Apostolic This is a 2-part study. The second Exhortation. session will be on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Contact Kathy McCarty to register: 270-229-0206 [email protected]

Office of Spiritual Life for the Diocese of Owensboro Your Unwanted Items Can Bring Hope To Struggling Families

When you donate your gently used clothing, furniture and house- hold items to St Vincent de Paul, you are helping families right in National Vocation Awareness Week November 2-8, 2014 your local community. Proceeds from our Stores-Donation Centers National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebra - help local families in need. See below to find a store near you: tion of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to • Beaver Dam - 213 Midtown Plaza 270-274-5118 the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to • Bowling Green - 655 US 31 W Bypass renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular 270-904-1832 vocations. NVAW began in 1976 when the U. S. bishops designated the 28th Sun - • Bowling Green - 1901 Russellville Road day of the year for NVAW. In 1997, this celebration was moved to coincide with 270-783-7533 the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which falls on January 13 in 2013. Beginning • Brownsville - 301 North Broadway in 2014, NVAW was moved to the first full week of November. 270-286-6145 • Fordsville - 327 East Main St. 270-276-5102 Prayer for Vocations • Henderson - 116 North Alvasia St. 270-827-4138 God our Father • Hopkinsville - 902 East 9th St. 270-885-8522 , we thank you for • Lewisport - 8185 US 60 West 270-295-3494 calling men and women to serve in your • Madisonville - 101 East Arch St. 502-821-2159 Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and • Morganfield - 218 Jim Veatch Road 270-389-4281 consecrated persons. Send your Holy • Oak Grove - 15088 Ft. Campbell Road 270-640-6241 Spirit to help others to respond generously • Owensboro – 200 East 18th St. 270-683-1747 (new location) and courageously to your call. May our • Paducah - 2025 Cairo Road 270-442-9351 community of faith support vocations of • Whitesville - 10534 Walnut St. 270-233- 5118 sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives As always, volunteers are needed and wel- and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. come to help at any of the stores. Please call the Amen. store location for information on how you can Secretariat Of Clergy, Consecrated Life And volunteer.” Vocations, www.usccb.org/vocations • www. usccb.org 42 November, 2014 My Roads of Migration Into Kentucky From Honduras On Oct. 2, 2014, Pope Francis said that On January, 1994 I receive a five-minute call he prays for migrants who faced closed from my mother saying to get ready because she borders. had saved enough money to pick up my brother and By Johanna Sánchez I. I couldn’t explain the feelings of happiness and Migration? What do you know about sadness. Happiness because I knew I was going to being an immigrant? What roads, what be with my mother and I wouldn’t be a parent to avenues, what streets, have you experi- my brother now. But also sadness because I was enced that an immigrant goes through? leaving my father and grandmother behind in a Let me share the roads, avenues, streets, place where I knew one had to be strong and alert that I as an immigrant have gone through. to survive. My name is Johanna Sanchez and at the We started our trip. Mom had said, “It would age of 9, I started my journey as a Hondu- only be a few hours away, you can see year dad ran immigrant. and grandmother anytime you want to.” Having to The struggles that forced my mother reflect back now on these tucked-away memories to make a sacrifice to leave both her six- brings tears to my eyes. year-old daughter and two-year-old son I left my home, Tela, Honduras, on January is where the journey truly began: coming 10, 1994. I could not know then that even though from a country where a monthly wage we spoke the same language us Guatemalans and was less than 10 dollars a month, living Mexicans, we were considered immigrants, mean- with an alcoholic dad. There, women do ing that we couldn’t just go through the streets be- not have the same rights as men to at- ing seen. We had to hide in the shadows, enduring tend school in order to achieve a better starvation, dealing with dehydration, walking for life. Women are raised to know how to days and nights, facing harsh climates, and the dan- cook, clean and tend to their husbands. gers of jungles and other environments where they As a young woman facing poverty, sac- didn’t speak Spanish but rather ancient indigenous rifices, and violence, my mother decided dialects. We would have to stay behind in different to take another approach in life. I was a cities while my mother would try to cross with one six year old, having an adult conversation of the 9 family members she decided to bring. with my mother, facing the responsibility Loosing hope many times, we would pray to God to become the caregiver and mother for for rain to fall just so we could hold out hands out to her two year brother, her only response drink what we could. After a month of this journey to reassure me was that, “It is going to be we arrived in Mexico where we were worse off than okay. I will see you soon.” With that she before. In the jungle we were able to run freely; kissed my forehead and tucked me to bed now we had to hide inside of old hotels, homes and with a prayer. shelters to be safe from the Mexican immigration. As a six-year-old, seeing kids play We were deported 5 times from Mexico. Because outside with both their parents I strug- Johanna Sanchez with her daughters, Bailey, Giselle and Hailey in of our accent, and the way we looked, they new we gled to face what had become my reali- Saints Joseph and Paul Church Oct. 9, 2014. Mel Howard Photo were from Central America. ty. Waking up at the crack of dawn, get- I was then nine-and-a-half years old, sleeping on a home after school by myself, I found out that the world was not all rainbows ting breakfast ready for my brother and - cold, dirty floor with criminals in a small box for I, facing another unknown day, I rushed and sunshine when a drunken man that I should have been used to seeing ap days until they decided to send us back to where we to get myself to school while my mind proached me with intentions of harming me. My innocent six-year-old hands had said we were from: Gautemala. as a temporary mom was worried about pushed him with the most strength that I had to escape his grasp. I ran full On our last attempt to cross Mexico, the guys who my two-year-old brother. Coming home speed for miles, it seemed, without stopping. I arrived seven hours later at we had paid to smuggle us into the USA decided to to an elderly 65-year-old grandmother my house because I got lost through the woods. While running, my mind ran take everything we had down to our cloths. Seeing that was sick and a father who was drunk, a thousand miles an hour worrying about my two-year-old brother left alone my mother’s eyes filled with deep sorrow and not I did not know which task to start first - with a sick grandmother. I learned quickly that the only way to survive was knowing what to do was the most heart-breaking take a shower, cook, clean, care for both to trust no one and earn my own money. moment I had witnessed where I had no plan, no my brother and grandmother, put up with At age seven I had multiple jobs. After my normal routine, I would get idea on how to help my mother. My mother finally my father. I felt an urgency to finish ev- home tired, only to make coconut bread to sell and do errands for people to decided to hide us for 5 months while she worked erything quickly to be able to play like a earn an income for the household. My days would start at 5:00 in morning as a waiter to save money to afford our long journey normal six-year-old girl. I regretted the and end, if possible, at 10:00 at night. My motivation was knowing that I to the land of the freedom. weekend to come, because I would end had a five-minute call once a week from my mother in the USA, giving me In January, 1995 we swam across el Rio Grande, up searching for my father outside of the a code that I would exchange for a bit of money. I would use the money to risking our lives, not knowing that on the other side bars, and not only had to try to survive pay some bills and get my grandmother’s medication and hide what was left we had the American immigration waiting for us. but also have the responsibility to take of the money in a can of rice from my alcoholic father. At age eight I faced They had what is called a waiting line to be sent care of adults. the dramas of gangs and street violence and trying to rescue my four-year- back to your country. We were there for two weeks. Not having the protection of either brother from being drafted. Immigrants from all over the world were there, parent and being terrified when walking Time flew by so quickly; mom had been gone for three long years. Continued on page 43 My Roads Of Migration Into Kentucky From Honduras November, 2014 43 Continued from page 42 forced to learn English to interpret for my ing to help others with a similar story to ing Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church family to do the basic things like putting mine, by inspiring and motivating them as a member. I am she who watched and gas in a car, buying groceries and make with the simple belief that nothing is im- endured my roads, streets and avenues, appointments. possible, that if there is a desire and moti- and now I am now a mother, a sister and By the age of 13 years old, I knew how vation, then there is a possibility. I’d like a member of a wonderful church. I real- to make a bill payment, how to schedule to open up a shelter where we could help ize how many choices, simple choices, I appointments. It got to the point where one another to reach our dream. can make now without the fear or despair people didn’t even ask for mom anymore I can not only believe in myself now, of being restrained from my desires like it was “Can I speak with Johanna”. Get- but also in others. Walking in my faith having to hide in the jungles, within the ting paid the minimum wage, we had and in God’s grace everyday made all shadows so I wouldn’t be seen. Today, I to live in a shelter called Centro Latino my worries and struggles disappear with- now can walk these roads streets and av- where we met the Centro Latino Angels, out a trace. While the memories are still enues in KY with my head high and with- Sister Fran, “hermana panchita,” Father there I am able to embrace them each day. out a possibility of fearing my choices. Tony Shonis, and Connie Caceres who My inspiration is strengthened by attend- The author, Johanna Sanchez, prays helped us find a home in the church called with her family every day, and teaching Saint Peter’s in Stanley, KY. The Church Without Frontiers, Mother To All her children to trust in God.. She said “Solidarity with migrants and refugees must be accompanied by the courage “When we have doubts and fears, we Johanna Sanchez said, “The Catholic and creativity necessary to develop, on a world-wide level, a more just and equita- should smile because God gave us Church is our home where we feel se- life!” Mel Howard photo cure.” ble financial and economic order, as well as an increasing commitment to peace, Cuba, Salvadoreños, Guatemanticos, the indispensable condition for all authentic progress. Mexicanos, Nicaraguense, Panameńos, I found out that when mom wanted a “Dear migrants and refugees! You have a special place in the heart of the Columbianos, and of course Hondureños, new job, they asked her for her social se- Church, and you help her to enlarge her heart and to manifest her motherhood us. Mom had learned that in order to sur- curity number. I asked mom while inter- towards the entire human family. Do not lose your faith and hope! Let us think of vive there, we had to behave and earn the preting for her and she looked at me with the Holy Family during the flight in Egypt: Just as the maternal heart of the Blessed trust of the night guards. Within a few those fearful dark eyes and said “I don’t Virgin and the kind heart of Saint Joseph kept alive the confidence that God would weeks we were able to escape and drive have one, mija.” Being a teenager, I was never abandon them, so in you may the same hope in the Lord never be wanting. to our destiny, Kentucky, where mom had clueless about what that number was. But I entrust you to their protection and I cordially impart to all of you my Apostolic - worked hard for three long years, Mon I quickly learned that it was your identity Blessing”. From Pope Francis’ message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees: “A for this so called land of freedom. day through Sunday, day and night while Church without frontiers, mother to all” Sept 23, 2014. saving every penny to bring us to the land Mom upgraded from tobacco, and pep- of what she called freedom. pers to a pig farm where they provided The Pope’s Letter is a call to action and to have solidarity with migrants On January 30, 1995 we were in this us a home that was not in good enough and refugees. For guidance and resources visit the Catholic Bishops Campaign for place where everyone looked like an- condition even for animals to live in. My Comprehensive Immigration Reform online at www.justiceforimmigrants.org gels to us and we looked like aliens to mother was working Monday through them. It was known as Owensboro, KY. Sunday with lots of overtime hours and My family was one of the first Hispanics holidays, and she was paid the same min- families in Owensboro. I remember lying imum wage - $5.00 per hour. After being in bed and getting up, not knowing why taken advantage at work and abused at my mom had to leave so early and come home by my step-father, my mother is when it was so dark. I was facing the re- now a home owner, has her own busi- ality that a belief I had was wrong: that nesses, has raised 6 kids, and now she is a one can come to America and assume that legal permanent resident. one can pick dollars from a tree. Instead I I can now talk today without being learned that one had to work like a slave ashamed of my accent. I can walk with my to have what you want. Mom had said head up. I can tell you that I have worked that until we learn how to speak English, beside my mother to be able to achieve we will just smile and answer yes ma’am the American dream that includes, but is and yes sir. not limited to, being a legal permanent To my understanding, people in Ken- resident, graduating high school, having tucky then had never associated with three beautiful daughters, knowing that Latinos and hadn’t seen a Hispanic fam- they can enjoy being a child, and that I ily. I was then coming to the reality of have the opportunity to provide for them being called names on the bus, and at the by working hard. That is the best reward stores In these Kentucky roads, streets and a true blessing to me. and avenues, I had to become an adult I have worked long and hard and still once again, getting dinner ready because have many dreams and goals to achieve. mom was so tired of cutting tobacco and One is that I will achieve my dream of picking up potatoes and peppers. I was owning my own business, while continu- Mis Caminos de Migración a Kentucky desde Honduras ... Novembre, 2014 5 Viene de la página 4 teníamos que sonreírnos y constar sí tu identidad aquí en esta supuesta tierra negocio, ayudando a otros que tienen his- mesera para ahorrar dinero otra vez para señor y sí señora. de libertad. torias similares a la mía, dándoles inspi- - nuestro viaje largo a la tierra de libertad. Percibí que la gente de Kentucky Mi mamá ascendió del tabaco y pi ración y motivación con el simple hecho En enero del 1995 cruzamos al Rio no se había convivido con los latinos y mientos a una granja con puercos donde de creer que nada es imposible, si hay el Grande nadando, arriesgando nuestras nunca habían visto a una familia hispana. nos proveían una casa que ni siquiera era deseo y la motivación, entonces hay una vidas, sin saber que al otro lado nos espe- Llegué a esta realidad donde se burlaban en condiciones para alojar a animales. Mi posibilidad. Me gustaría abrir un alber- raba la migración americana. de mí en el autobús y en las tiendas. En mamá trabajaba de lunes a domingo con gue donde podríamos ayudarnos unos a Tenían lo que llamaban una línea de estos caminos, veredas y calles de Ken- muchas horas extras y días feriados y fue otros a lograr nuestro sueño. espera para regresar a su país. Allí estuvi- tucky tuve que volver a ser un adulto otra pagado el mismo sueldo mínimo - $5.00 Ahora, no solamente puedo confiar mos por dos semanas. Había inmigrantes vez, preparando la cena porque mi mamá la hora. Después de ser maltratada en el en mi misma, pero también en otras per- - de todo el mundo: Cuba, El Salvador, venía tan cansada de cortar tabaco y pis- trabajo y abusada en la casa por mi pa sonas. Viviendo mi fe y con la gracia de Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, car papas y pimientos. Me esforcé para drastro, mi mamá ahora es dueña de una Dios cada día, mis preocupaciones y lu- Columbia y claro Honduras: nosotros. aprender inglés para poder interpretar casa, tiene su propio negocio, ha criado 6 chas se han desaparecido sin dejar pisto. Mi mamá había aprendido que para so- por mi familia en las cosas básicas como niños y ahora es un residente permanente Aunque las memorias todavía siguen, ya brevivir allí teníamos que portarnos bien poner gasolina al carro, comprar comida legal. las puedo recibir con los brazos abiertos - y ganar la confianza de los guardias de la y hacer citas. Hoy día puedo hablar sin avergon cada día. Mi inspiración se fortaleza con - noche. Dentro de unas semanas logramos A la edad de 13 años ya sabía cómo zarme de mi acento. Hoy día puedo cam asistir a la Iglesia Santos José y Pablo escapar y manejar a nuestro destino, Ken- pagar un “bill” y hacer todas las citas inar con mi cabeza alta. Puedo decirte donde soy miembro. Yo soy la que miró tucky, donde mi mamá había trabajado necesarias. Llegó un tiempo en que la que he trabajado a lado de mi mamá para y aguantó mis caminos, veredas y calles - duro por tres años largos, lunes a domin- gente ya no buscaba a mi mamá sino poder lograr el sueño americano que in y ahora yo soy una madre, hermana y go, día y noche para ahorrar cada centavo decían, “puedo hablar con Johanna?” cluye, pero no se limite a, ser un residente miembro de una iglesia maravillosa. Me - y traernos a la tierra que ella llamaba lib- Como mi mamá ganaba un sueldo míni- permanente legal, graduarme de la prepa doy cuenta de las muchas decisiones, de- - ertad. mo tuvimos que vivir en un albergue lla- ratoria, tener tres hijas hermosas, sabien cisiones simples, que puedo tomar ahora El 30 de enero del 1995 llegamos a mado Centro Latino donde conocimos a do que pueden disfrutar su niñez, y que sin desesperación ni miedo de ser deteni- este lugar donde toda la gente nos pare- los ángeles del Centro Latino: la Herma- tengo la oportunidad de proveer por ellas da de mis deseos. Ya no tengo que escon- cía ángeles y nosotros les parecíamos ex- na Panchita (Fran Wilhelm), Padre Anto- trabajando duro. Es la mejor recompensa derme en la selva y las sombras para que traterrestres. El lugar es conocido como nio Shonis y Connie Caceres quienes nos y una bendición verdadera para mí. no me vean. Hoy día ya puedo recorrer - Owensboro, KY. Mi familia fue una de ayudaron encontrar un hogar en la Iglesia He trabajado mucho y duro y todavía ten estos caminos y calles en Kentucky con las primeras familias hispanas en Owens- llamada San Pedro en Stanley, KY. go muchos sueños y metas para lograr. mi cabeza alta y sin la posibilidad de ten- boro. Me acuerdo estar acostada en la Johanna Sánchez dijo, “La Iglesia Católi- Uno es lograr mi sueño de tener mi propio er miedo a mis decisiones. cama y levantándome sin poder entend- ca es nuestra casa donde nos sentimos er por qué mi mamá tenía que salir tan seguros.” Obispos : La Paz es Posible ... temprano y regresar cuando ya estaba tan Me di cuenta que cuando mi mamá oscuro. Me estaba enfrentando la reali- quería un trabajo nuevo que le pedían un Viene de la página 2 observación especial para los Católicos Ortodoxos de Grecia y a la medianoche dad de que mi creencia era falsa: de que número de seguro social. Se lo pedí a mi 17 de septiembre a través de la historia uno podría llegar a los Estados Unidos y mamá mientras interpretaba por ella y habían abierto las puertas por una misa se ha observado la Fiesta de los Estig- - agarrarse dólares de un árbol. En cam- me miró con sus ojos oscuros llenos de - especial. Las puertas ya se quedaron ab mas de San Francisco de Asís y entonc iertas y ya podríamos salir. El Obispo bio aprendí que uno tenía que trabajar miedo y me dijo, “No tengo uno, mija.” es es una fiesta muy importante para como esclavo para lograr lo que quería. Siendo joven, no tenía idea sobre este Barres y yo nos quedamos en oración su comunidad. El Obispo Barres y yo, - Mi mamá nos dijo hasta aprender inglés, número pero rápidamente aprendí que era hasta las 3:00am. En esta hora camin quienes éramos los únicos Católicos amos varias cuadras a las puertas de la Romanos en la vigilia, nos unimos en ciudad donde encontramos un taxi para Reportar las Acusaciones de Abuso Sexual su oración. Después nos invitaron a su llevarnos unas millas a nuestro hotel. Cualquier persona que sepa de un abuso de un menor de dieciocho años es monasterio, conectado a la Iglesia, para Esta noche de oración en este lugar obligado por ley informarles a las autoridades estatales apropiadas: policía local o la tomar jugo e higos. En este momento sagrado fue realmente el momento más línea dedicada para el Abuso Infantil de Kentucky (gratis: 1-877-KYSAFE1 o 1-877- me di cuenta que con nuestra prisa de impactante de mi peregrinación. To- 597-2331). llegar a tiempo a la Iglesia no habíamos davía encuentro consuelo en mi experi- Además, para informar a la Diócesis sobre el abuso por parte de algún personal cenado la noche anterior ni habíamos - encia de orar a solas y sin interrumpo en (pagado o voluntario) de la Iglesia, en el pasado o presente, favor de llamar a la Coor llevado agua con nosotros. No tenía Calvario y en el lugar de la Resurrec- dinadora de Asistencia Pastoral a esta línea confidencial: 270-852-8380. La Diócesis tanta hambre, pero sed sí. Otra vez, me ción. Una oración volvía a mis labios de Owensboro acaba de revisar su reglamento sobre el abuso sexual, efectivo el 1 de presentó una medición sobre la sed de - - vez tras vez esta noche y desde entonc Julio del 2014 y está disponible en todas las parroquias y también en el sitio web dioc Cristo. es: “Te adoramos, o Cristo, y te bendec- esano (www.rcdok.org/safe). Allí es donde me di cuenta también imos, porque por tu santa cruz redimiste Los miembros de la junta que responden a las alegaciones de abuso sexual en la que era mi cumpleaños. Entonces jugo al mundo.” Diócesis de Owensboro son los siguientes: Mr. Ken Bennett (Vice-Presidente), Mr. de naranja e higos fueron mi sorpresa de Mike Boone, Ms. Kaye Castlen, Rev. Mike Clark, JCL, Dr. Michael Farina, Mr. Mike cumpleaños. Flaherty (Presidente), Ms. Rhonda Gillham, Mr. Nicholas Goetz, Mr. Brandon Harley, Normalmente no se abre la Iglesia Ms. Teresa Henry, Ms. Mary Beth Hurley, y Ms. Kelly Roe. La hermana Ethel Marie hasta las 5:15 de la mañana. Pero el 17 + Mons. William F. Medley, Biri, SSND, sirve como enlace entre el Obispo y la Junta de Revisión Diocesano. de septiembre también era un día de Obispo de Owensboro 4 Novembre, 2014 por una reforma. Muchachos y señores existe para acompañarles. Todas las na- Hola Hermanos en Cristo. - Me da muchísimo gusto por que se encuentran solos por acá sin sus cionalidades latinoamericanas y sus cul este medio saludarlos a ustedes, a familias pido por ustedes y que Dios les turas, devociones, tradiciones presentes sus familias, a sus párrocos, vicarios, conceda la fortaleza en nuestra diócesis; no ministros Hispanos, sus grupos y a todos de mantenerse firmes olviden que Dios nos en la fe. Ustedes llama a enriquecer a con quienes comparten y celebran su fe. - ¿Qué tal estuvieron sus celebraciones de nuestros niños, ado otros con tantos regalos. día de muertos y de todos los Santos? lescentes y jóvenes Los invito pues a que hispanos. Ustedes caminemos juntos y ¿Sus altares? Sin duda que durante estos - días y como inmigrantes tenemos muy no son el futuro de avancemos en la con presente en nuestros corazones y mentes la iglesia en Estados strucción del Reino Unidos, ustedes son entre nosotros. Tomé- la memoria de nuestros seres queridos y - amigos que se nos han adelantado. Por ya el presente y ust monos de la mano ellos en estos días rogamos a Dios por su edes transformaran ayudándonos unos a la iglesia en los Es- otros y a través también eterno descanso al mismo tiempo en que - - pedimos a Dios la gracia de mantenernos tados Unidos. Comu de la intercesión de San preparados nosotros para el día en que nidades indígenas de ta María de Guadalupe nos toque partir. Guatemala y México seguramente llegaremos ustedes son una ben- a buen puerto. Esta oficina diocesana del Ministe- Cristóbal Gutiérrez rio Hispano existe para servirles, ser un dición incalculable o grupos alrededor de la diócesis por fa- recurso de coordinación de actividades para esta diócesis. Cristóbal Gutiérrez vor, no duden en contactarme. - y esfuerzos pastorales tanto en las par- Mamás solteras, ust Oficina del Ministerio Muy presentes en mi corazón y roquias como a nivel diocesano tratando edes y sus hijos son Hispano como prioridad de atención están tantos siempre de avanzar el Reino de Dios en- preciosos a los ojos Diócesis de Owensboro de ustedes indocumentados con sus su- tre nosotros bajo la guía de nuestro obis- de Dios y sepan que (270) 852-8352 frimientos y necesidades. Cuenten con po. Así es que en cualquier cosa en que yo Jesús camina con (270)880-8018 Celular alguien que desde aquí seguirá luchando pueda serles de utilidad en sus parroquias ustedes y la iglesia decidió traer. Mis Caminos de Migración a Kentucky desde Honduras ... Muchas veces perdimos la esperanza y Viene de la página 1 dinero. el sentimiento de felicidad y de tristeza. rogábamos a Dios por lluvia para poder A la edad de siete años tenía varios tra- Felicidad porque estaría con mi madre aunque sea juntar agua en las manos para bajos. Después de mi rutina ‘normal’, y ya no sería una madre para mi herma- tomar a gusto. Después de un mes de via- llegaba a casa cansada solo para ponerme no. Pero también tristeza porque estaba jar así llegamos a México donde nos fue hacer pan de coco para vender al mismo dejando atrás a mi padre y abuela en un peor todavía. En la selva pudimos correr tiempo que hacia mandados para distinta lugar donde yo sabía que solo se podía libres; ahora tuvimos que escondernos en gente y así ganarme un poco de dinero sobrevivir si se estaba siempre alerta y hoteles viejos, casas y albergues para es- para la casa. Mis días comenzaban a las fuerte. tar salvos de la migración mexicana. cinco de la mañana y cuando posible ter- Comenzamos nuestro viaje. Mamá nos Fuimos deportados 5 veces de México. minaban a las diez de la noche. Mi moti- había dicho: “Solo estarán a unas horas de Por nuestro acento y cómo nos veíamos vación era saber que tendría una llamada distancia; podrán ver a su papá y abuelita ellos sabían que éramos de centro améri- de cinco minutos una vez por semana de en cualquier momento que deseen.” Se ca. mi madre en los Estados Unidos quien me vienen las lágrimas a los ojos de tan En ese entonces ya tenía nueve años y me daba un código para sacar un poco de solo reflexionar y recordar tales - memo medio durmiendo en el piso frío y sucio dinero. Utilizaba ese dinero para pagar rias tan profundas. con criminales en una caja pequeña por La autora, Johanna Sánchez, reza con - su familia todos los días y enseña a algunos “biles” y para comprar medica Dejé mi casa en Tela, Honduras el 10 de cuatro días hasta que se decidieron man- - sus hijas confiar en Dios. Ella mentos dice, para mi abuela; lo que sobraba enero de 1994. No podía saber en ese en darnos de regreso a donde dijimos que “¡Cuando tenemos dudas y miedos, lo escondía de mi padre alcohólico en un tonces que aunque hablábamos el mismo venimos: Guatemala. debemos sonreírnos porque Dios nos botecito de arroz. A la edad de ocho años idioma que los guatemaltecos y mexica- En nuestro último intento de cruzar Méx- dio la vida!” Foto de Mel Howard tuve que enfrentar el drama de las pandil- nos, éramos considerados inmigrantes, ico, los hombres que habíamos pagado - - shacerme de sus garras. Corría a toda ve- las y la violencia callejera tratando siem así que no podíamos recorrer las calles así para pasarnos a los Estados Unidos de - pre de rescatar a mi hermano de cuatro no más en plena vista. Tuvimos que es- cidieron quitarnos todo lo que teníamos, locidad por millas, parecía sin parar. Lle - gué siete horas después a casa al haberme años de que no fuera reclutado. condernos en las sombras, aguantar ham incluso nuestra ropa. Ver los ojos de mi - perdido en el bosque. Mientras corría, mi El tiempo pasó tan rápido. Mama ya bre, enfrentar la deshidratación, caminar mamá llenar de tristeza profunda y sin sa - mente también corría a miles de millas había estado ausente hasta por tres años. por días y noches, en mal tiempos y con ber qué hacer fue el momento más devas preocupada por mi hermano de dos años En enero del 1994 recibí una llamada de los peligros de la selva y otros ambientes tador que había visto. Yo no tenía ningún cinco minutos de mi madre diciéndome donde no hablaban español sino difer- plan ni idea de cómo ayudar a mi mamá. que se había quedado atrás con la abuela - enferma. Aprendí rápido de que la única que me alistara porque había podido entes dialectos. Tendríamos que quedar Al final mi mamá decidió escondernos forma de sobrevivir era en no confiar en ahorrar lo suficiente para recogerme a nos en varias ciudades mientras mi mamá por 5 meses mientras trabajaba como mí y a mi hermano. No podía expresar cruzara con uno de los 9 familiares que nadie sino más bien ganarme mi propio Continúa en la página 5 Fiesta Patronal, San Miguel, Sebree Novembre, 2014 3 La diversa familia parroquiana de San Miguel en Sebree nos juntamos el Domin- go, 28 de Septiembre para celebrar nuestro Santo Patrono. Las festividades empezaron la noche anterior con una noche de película para adolescentes quienes vieron y platic- aron de la película Dios No Ha Muerto. Después, el Ministerio de Música y el Grupo Carismático de San José en Bowling Green nos guiaron en una vigilia de oración hasta la madrugada. Las actividades del Domingo empezaron con una procesión desde la Escuela Primaria de Sebree mientras caminábamos alrededor de Sebree rezando el ro- sario y cargando a nuestra imagen de San Miguel donada por las Hermanas Ursulinas. Luego nuestra celebración tuvo su culmen con una misa bilingüe y un convivio con comida en el salón parroquial. Que por la intercesión de San Miguel y Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, nuestra familia parroquial diversa siga creciendo en unidad con amor y respeto.

Patron Saint Feast Day, St Michael’s, Sebree The diverse parish family of St. Mi- chael’s in Sebree gathered together on Sunday, September 28th to celebrate our Patron Saint. The festivities started the night before with a youth movie night where middle and high school youth watched and discussed God’s Not Dead. Then the Hispanic music ministry and Charismatic Group from St. Joseph’s in Bowling Green led a prayer vigil into the wee hours of the morning. Sunday’s ac- tivities started with a procession from Se- bree Elementary as we walked around Se- bree praying the rosary and carrying our image of St. Michael donated by the Ur- suline sisters. Then our celebration cul- minated with a bilingual mass followed by food and fellowship in the parish hall. Through the intercession of St. Michael and Our Lady of Guadalupe, may our di- verse parish family continue to grow in unity with love and respect. 2 Novembre, 2014 18 Obispos de los Estados Unidos Llevaron un Mensaje a la Tierra

Queridos hermanos y Santa: La Oración es Poderosa; La Paz es Posible hermanas, tros choferes nos dijo que solo era su Hijo Amado gritó en angustia antes de Que Dios los ben- un viaje de una hora a Jerusalén morir. En el tiempo de Jesús este sitio diga a todos. y podríamos llegar a la iglesia hubiera sido fuera de las murallas de la Del 10 al 19 de a tiempo. Entonces el Obispo cuidad y consideré dónde es que todos Septiembre de este año Barres y yo salimos para hacer los apóstoles, menos Juan, pasarían estas fui parte de una deleg- nuestra vigilia. Por el tráfico nos horas. ¿Estaban escondidos en algún lu- ación de la Conferencia detuvimos y llegamos a la orilla gar donde podían ver todo a la distancia? Episcopal de los Esta- de la Vieja Ciudad de Jerusalén a ¿Podrían escuchar el lamento y oración - las 8:00 – pero tuvimos que cor- de Jesús? ¿Estaban también sufriendo Mons. William F. dos Unidos en una Per Medley, Obispo egrinación para la paz rer las últimas cuadras donde no vergüenza porque habían abandonado a de Owensboro a la Tierra Santa. La se puede manejar. su Señor y su amigo? delegación incluyó a 18 Muchos de los peregrinos Me arrodillé en el Calvario una parte obispos y 5 miembros del personal de la que se quedaron la noche en la del tiempo y también, recordándome del conferencia episcopal. La intención de la iglesia con las puertas cerradas gesto de los sacerdotes cuando empiezan peregrinación fue afirmar el mensaje: La fueron parte de un grupo de Ort- la celebración del Viernes Santo, me oración es poderosa, La paz es posible y odoxos Rusos. La mayoría de postré en este lugar santo. Fue un tiempo el USCCB se une al Santo Sede en apoyar ellos se fueron al santo sepulcro, profundo y sagrado. a una solución de los dos estados en el venerado por muchos como el lu- Más tarde, mientras los peregrinos conflicto entre los Israelitas y los Palesti- gar más sagrado de todos los si- rusos se dispersaron tuve unos momen- nos. tios Cristianos. Entonces subí las tos en la tumba. La tumba es un lugar Al llegar a la Tierra Santa, primero escaleras a una capilla pequeña pequeño con poca luz, iluminado por fuimos como peregrinos a la Iglesia del marcando el lugar del Calvario las velas y las lámparas. Consideré la Santo Sepulcro. Allí veneramos los san- para separarme de la muched- Resurrección en formas nuevas: ¿Cómo tuarios dentro de la Iglesia que marcan umbre. Normalmente cuando los fue para Jesús volver a ser consciente el lugar del Calvario y la Crucifixión de peregrinos llegan allí se hincan después de tres días, sin duda envuelto en Jesús y la tumba de Cristo, el lugar de res- para tocar o para besar al lugar la mortaja en un lugar sin luz? ¿Cuán- urrección de Cristo. También celebramos debajo de un altar adornado ven- to tiempo pasó entre su resurrección y su la misa en la Capilla de Católicos Roma- erado como el lugar donde la cruz primer encuentro con las mujeres quienes nos dentro de la Basílica. Miembros de la peregrinación para de Jesús estuvo. Por buena suerte, allí llegaron para unir el cuerpo en la mañana la paz del USCCB a la Tierra Santa He tenido el privilegio de visitar la estaba solo en este lugar por más de una del tercer día? - celebran la misa con el Monseñor - Tierra Santa antes y visitar esta Basíli William Medley presidiendo, y se hora y media antes de que otro peregrino Mientras la noche pasaba a la madru ca. En cualquier día se encuentra miles llegara. gada a la medianoche los Franciscanos, reunieron con los parroquianos de - (a veces muchos miles) de peregrinos de la Iglesia Latina de San Justino en El tiempo pasó rápidamente y con quienes sirven como guardianes de las todo el mundo en esta Iglesia. Entonces Nablus. La población cristiana en templé las tres horas que Jesús se colgó áreas de Católicos Romanos en el Santu- mientras uno se pausa en oración siem- Nablus es pequeña, pero párroco en la cruz. Medité sobre la presencia de ario, cantaron la Liturgia de las Horas. El pre hay una mano de un guardián en tu Padre Johnny Abu Khalil la llama “una María al pie de la cruz por estas tres horas Continúa en la página 5 hombro para asegurar que las filas se comunidad de esperanza” y pide a y consideré su angustia personal mientras sigan moviendo. Si uno se para para más Dios por una resolución para la paz. Calendario del Obispo Medley de Noviembre 2014: de diez o quince segundos uno de ellos El USCCB y Catholic Relief Services dirigió la peregrinación para la paz Noviembre 1 9:00 a.m. Reunión del Consejo Pastoral Diocesano te jala la camisa un poco para recordarte con 18 obispos de a través del país Campamento Católico de Gasper River seguir moviendo por cortesía a los demás. a la Tierra Santa desde el 11 al 18 de Noviembre 6 10:30 a.m. Misa Escolar, Preparatoria Católica de Owensboro Los peregrinos se pueden pausar en otras septiembre del 2014. Foto por Jennifer Noviembre 8-14 Reunión General del USCCB, Baltimore, MD partes de la Iglesia para reflexionar más. Hardy de Catholic Relief Services Noviembre 16 8:30 a.m. Confirmación, Santa María, LaCenter En la sacristía mientras nos preparamos Noviembre 17 9:45 a.m. Reunión del Consejo de Personal Sacerdotal, CPC para la misa, el Obispo John Barres de la nos movimos a varias partes del país, que - 1:30 p.m. Reunión del Consejo Sacerdotal, CPC Diócesis de Allentown escuchó de un her aunque no es muy grande, muchos días Noviembre 18 10:00 a.m. Día del Presbiterio, CPC mano franciscano de Providence, Rhode viajamos varias horas fuera de Jerusalén. Noviembre 19 8:30 a.m. Reunión del Consejo Diocesano de Finanzas, CPC Island, que ahora servía en la basílica, Entonces el reto iba a ser encontrar una - Noviembre 20 9:00 a.m. Misa Escolar, Escuela Secundaria Católica de Owensboro que cada noche cuando se cierra la Iglesia noche cuando podríamos llegar a la igle Noviembre 21 9:00 a.m. Misa Escolar, Escuela de San Romualdo, Hardinsburg con llave, se escogen un grupo pequeño sia antes de que se cierren las puertas a las Noviembre 22 6:00 p.m. ODYC Misa de Clausura, Centro de Convenciones de personas que son permitidas pasar la 8:15pm. - de Owensboro noche en oración. El martes, 16 de septiembre nues Noviembre 23 11:00 a.m. Misa/Instalación del Párroco Nuevo, Padre Daniel El Obispo Barres preguntó a nuestra tro grupo estaba en Tel Aviv visitando Dillard, Cristo Rey, Scottsville delegación si a algunos de los obispos al Centro Internacional Peres de la Paz - Noviembre 25 10-3:00 p.m. Horas de Oficina de Paducah, Hospital de Lourdes nos gustaría hacer esta vigilia como par donde tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer Noviembre 27 8:00 a.m. Misa de Acción de Gracias, Catedral de San Esteban te de nuestra peregrinación de oración. al expresidente de Israel Shimon Peres. - Noviembre 29 4:00 p.m. Recepción del Candidato, Basilio Az Cuc, Nuestro horario diario fue muy lleno y Cuando salimos del Centro uno de nues Santo Nombre de Jesús, Henderson Mis Caminos de Migración a Kentucky desde Honduras El 2 de Octubre del 2014, el Papa Francisco dijo que él pide a Dios por los migrantes que se enfrentan con fronteras cerradas. Por Johanna Sánchez - ¿Migración? ¿Qué es lo que sabes so Western Kentucky Catholic, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 bre ser un inmigrante? ¿Cuáles caminos, Gráfico por Allison Hayden Volumen 41, Numero 9, Novembre, 2014 veredas, calles has experimentado de los cuales los inmigrantes experimentan? adulta, enfrentando las responsabilidades preocuparme por ambos mi hermano y Permíteme compartir sobre los caminos, de hacerme la “madre” y responsable de abuela y aguantar a mi padre. Sentía una calles, y las veredas que yo como inmi- un hermano de tan solo 2 años a lo que mi urgencia de terminar todo rápido para grante he recorrido. Mi nombre es Johan- madre solo me aseguraba al partir: “todo poder jugar como una niña normal de tan na Sánchez y a la edad de 9 comencé mi va a estar bien. Te veré pronto.” Con tan solo 6 años. Detestaba las llegadas de los caminar como inmigrante Hondureña. solo esto me dio un beso en la frente, me fines de semana porque tenía que iren Las batallas que forzaron a mi madre hac- acomodó en cama, y recitó una oración. busca de mi padre afuera de las cantinas y er el sacrificio en dejar atrás a su hija de Como una niña de 6 años, observando a no solo tenía que tratar de sobrevivir pero seis años y su hijo de dos años marcan los otros niños afuera jugando con ambos también enfrentar la responsabilidad de donde realmente este camino comien- padres sufrí en enfrentar lo que ahora era cuidar a los adultos. - za: viniendo de un país donde el sueldo mi realidad. Despertando al amanecer, Sin la protección de ninguno de mis pa mensual era menos de 10 dólares al mes haciendo el desayuno para mí hermano y dres y estando horrorizada al caminar de y viviendo con un esposo alcohólico. Allí enfrentar otro día impredecible yo corría regreso a casa después de la escuela yo las mujeres no tienen los mismos dere- para llegar a la escuela mientras que en mi sola, me di cuenta de que el mundo no era - chos que los hombres de ir a la escuela Johanna Sánchez con sus hijas, Bailey, mente de ‘madre temporal’ me preocupa todo de color de rosa cuando un hombre para así alcanzar una mejor vida. Las mu- Giselle y Hailey en la Iglesia Católica ba de mi hermano. De regreso llegaba a borracho al que estaba impuesta se me - jeres son criadas para saber cocinar, lim- de Santos José y Pablo el 9 de Octubre casa a una abuela ya de 65 años que esta acercó con intenciones a lastimarme. Mis - piar y atender a sus esposos. Como mujer del 2014. Foto de Mel Howard ba enferma y a un padre que estaba bor inocentes manos de tan solo seis años lo - jóven frente a la pobreza, sacrificios y vi- rección de vida. Yo fui una niña de 6 años racho. No sabía qué hacer, si comenzar empujaban con todas mis fuerzas para de - tomándome un baño, o cocinar, limpiar, olencia; mi madre deicidió tomar otra di y tuve que transformarme como en una Continúa en la página 4 Invitación al Diaconado Permanente en Español bien atendidas (Hechos 6, 1) Por El Padre Julio Bar- La diócesis de Owensboro inició el ores de 32 años y menores de 60 años de Así que en el capítulo 6 del libro de rera programa del diaconado permanente en edad, educación mínima de primaria o su los Hechos de los apóstoles no habla sobre inglés por primera vez en el año 2007. equivalente al sexto grado y sobre todo En el libro de los cómo los primeros siete diáconos fueron Este primer grupo de candidatos se or- que tengan la inquietud de servir. Hechos de los Apóstoles elegidos para ayudar a los apóstoles y denó en septiembre del 2012. En 2013 Para mayores informes comuníquese se nos narra, en el capítulo asistir a las viudas y los necesitados. - nuestro sr. Obispo Guillermo Medley con el Director del Diaconado Permanen- 2, el gran evento de Pen Sabemos que estos eventos sucedieron abrió la oportunidad para que este mis- te de la Diócesis de Owensboro. tecostés, evento en el cual alrededor de dos mil años atrás. Sin em- mo programa al diaconado permanente se Diacono Heriberto Rodríguez, los doce Apóstoles junto con bargo, tenemos la misma necesidad el abriera en Español. Los diáconos pueden P.O. Box 788/221 Allensville St, María reciben el Espíritu santo enviado día de hoy; los obispos representan en celebrar bautizos, proclamar el Evangelio Elkton, KY 42220. por Jesús para confirmar y fortalecer a la nuestros días a los apóstoles y los obis- - y predicar la palabra de Dios durante la • TEL 270-265-5263 naciente comunidad cristiana. El derra pos han re-abierto la invitación para tener - Misa, presidir en el sacramento del Matri- • Alguno de sus corre- mamiento del Espíritu Santo sobre la co nuevamente la asistencia de hombres que monio, presidir en los funerales, bendecir os electrónicos munidad apostólica fortalece a todos los sientan el llamado a ser diáconos perma- objetos de piedad, entre otras cosas. heribertorodriguez77@ miembros y los anima a que den ejemplo nentes, ordenados para servir a la Iglesia Por lo tanto, por medio de este con- msn.com de este nuevo modo de vivir tan intenso en su misión de ayudar a los pobres y ducto estamos invitando a hombres de heriberto.rodriguez@ que hace que la gente los note por el amor necesitados. - nuestra Diócesis de Owensboro, que pastoral.org que se tienen entre ellos. Esta nueva for El sacerdocio de Jesucristo tiene tres sientan la inquietud de servir a la Iglesia Si usted conoce a algún ma de vivir atrae a más y más seguidores, grados o a las que comúnmente se les - por medio del Diaconado Permanente a miembro de su Iglesia y que a su tiempo se bautizan y por lo tan llama Órdenes. El primer grado se lla- que consideren seriamente en oración el creé que tiene la vocación al Diaconado to se incorporan a la comunidad de los ma Orden del Diaconado y los diáconos - llamado que Dios le puede estar hacien- Permanente contacte a su párroco o al di- primeros cristianos. La primera comuni pueden ser permanentes o transitorios. El do. La invitación es para hombres, tan- rector del diaconado y nosotros nos pon- dad de cristianos llega a tal número que segundo grado es el Orden del Presbitera- to casados por la Iglesia Católica como dremos en contacto personalmente con el los mismos apóstoles se dan cuenta que do que mayormente conocemos como los aquellos que aún permanecen solteros hermano que usted nos refiera. Les pedi- necesitan ayuda extra, pues los creyentes sacerdotes y el tercer grado es la Orden con la intención de permanecer solteros mos que nos mantengan en sus oraciones. de origen helenista se quejaron contra los del Episcopado o los Obispos. de origen judío de que sus viudas no eran para gloria de Dios. Tienen que ser may- San Esteban, ruega por nosotros.