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Change “Benedicto! … Benedicto! … Viva Service el Papa! … Viva!” On April 20, Yankee Stadium not only felt the rumble of the passing trains and the airplanes whiz- zing overhead, but the rumble of cheerful shouts and the whizzing of white and yel- low handkerchiefs. Pope Benedict XVI was in our midst! As the orchestra played and the choir sang, the crowd made their own music to greet the Supreme Pontiff as he visited the United States. Event organizers drew the theme of the Pope’s visit, “Christ Our Hope” from his latest encyclical, “Saved by Hope.” Pilgrims streamed in from all corners of the country, including members from each of the dioceses in the United States. They all wanted to see and support the successor of John Paul the Great and lis- ten to his message of hope for America. Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop Pope Benedict XVI greeted priests after the Papal Mass at Yankee Stadium on of New York thanked the Holy Father Sunday, April 20. Bishop John McRaith was present April 16 and 17 in Wash- for his presence among us and for visit- ington, D.C. to visit with Pope Benedict XVI during his apostolic journey to the ing several places in the city. Comment- United States of America. Bishop John said, “Pope Benedict XVI was very infor- ing on Benedict’s time at Ground Zero, mative, to the point, and he spoke with a great note of hope, asking American the Archbishop called it “a place of trag- Catholics to be a holier Church, to reach out to the poor and to those who search edy hallowed by [his] prayer.” The Pope, for Christ.” Tami Schneider photo in turn complimented the Church in the United States, which has grown from a crowd as it was kept private. The Pope him. Vigil with Oboro sign: Laura Ruth Edge small community, much like that of the did come out and bless those close by, but Undaunted, we took to the streets proudly holds up an Owensboro Ken- first disciples, into a vibrant presence despite their best efforts, those of us from again Saturday morning to wait for the tucky loves Pope Benedict sign during through the sacrifices of our ancestors and Western Kentucky were unable to see Popemobile to pass by on 5th Avenue. a vigil outside of the Apostolic Nuncio the enriching presence of immigrants. Hundreds of thousands of people lined the building Friday evening (April 18). Oth- His holiness reminded the multitudes streets as native New Yorkers attempted er members of an Owensboro group that the hope and future of our Church to carry on their daily lives. Hikers and and the Bivins family are in the photo. lies in the hands of our young people. bikers streamed in and out of Central Park Tami Schneider photo He invited the youth, in both English and to find police offering them only limited Spanish, to “open your hearts to God’s access to their destinations. As one officer Editor’s Note: Media companies in West- call to follow Him in the priesthood commented, “This is the public’s only op- ern Kentucky reported that residents from and religious life,” which was powerful portunity to see him.” Hand-held signs in Catholic parishes traveled to Washington, enough to draw one of the few occasions multiple languages expressed welcoming D.C or New York to see the Pope in April. of applause during the homily. He quoted and loving words to our country’s special This edition of The Western Kentucky the words of Jesus saying that in follow- visitor. Guitars, tambourines and bongos Catholic went to press the day after the ing God’s will they would perform even made joyful noise unto the Lord and His Pope left the USA. We invite WKC read- greater works than His. Vicar. ers who went to see the Pope to send in Part of the Owensboro group also at- As a resident at the Friary of the Fran- your pictures and brief stories including tempted to catch other glimpses of the ciscan Friars of the Renewal noticed, the names of people in the picture. What Holy Father during their stay in New “Everything about this visit was posi- was it like to see Pope Benedict XVI, to York. They attended a candle vigil pro- tive.” Events ran smoothly, despite high hear him preach, to witness the liturgies in cession through the streets Friday eve- levels of security. The crowd behaved person? What effects will your time in the ning (April 18) in order to receive a Papal Hispanic shows emotion: Daniel Diaz, civilly; there was an uplifting and ener- presence of Pope Benedict XVI have in blessing outside of the Apostolic Nuncio a Honduran from the Diocese of Patter- getic spirit in the air, and we were able to your spiritual life? Please send your pic- building where the Pope resided. This son, NJ expresses great emotion while celebrate the Eucharist as one large Body tures and brief articles by July 15, 2008 event, organized in conjunction with the singing “God bless America” during of Christ. As Pope Benedict returns to his for the August, 2008 WKC. Got to page 3 Sisters of Life, the Franciscan Friars of the Concert of Hope before the Papal Italian home, we can say with confidence to find the mail and e-mail address. the Renewal and others, drew a smaller Mass. Tami Schneider photo that Christ has truly visited His people. 2 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Vatican declares excommunication We All Have A Special Place In Our Lives For The Church has approved many books of some members of Canadian sect Mary Our Mother filled with good devotions and prayers By John Thavis Catholic News Service by this schismatic group to remain faith- about Mary’s role in our salvation as the VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican ful to the Catholic Church,” the Vatican My Dear Friends, Mother of our Savior. As we reflect on As we are all aware, the month of May has announced the excommunication of letter said. the Hail Mary in a special way, we are certain members of the Army of Mary, The Army of Mary, also known as the is dedicated to special devotions honoring called to do so with the realization that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, the Mother of a sect in Canada whose teachings have Community of the Lady of All Nations, we must always follow the rules of the been deemed dangerous and erroneous has had an increasingly stormy relation- the Church. This means that, as part of Church in our theology and Mariology. the Mystical Body of Christ, she is indeed by church authorities. ship with church authorities. Although it The following Catholic News Service The Vatican’s Congregation for the was approved as a Catholic association our Mother. article concerns The Army of Mary, a It is most fitting that we all have a Doctrine of the Faith, acting with the ap- in 1975, Cardinal Louis-Albert Vachon group that began with a wholesome de- proval of Pope Benedict XVI, declared of Quebec revoked that standing in 1987, special place in our lives for Mary our votion to Mary but whose theology has Mother. Over the years, the Church has the excommunication after the Army after a committee of theologians investi- since strayed into heresy. Many good of Mary performed ordinations without gated the group’s writings. developed many devotions honoring people have been associated with this Mary and asking Mary to pray for us. church permission, the Canadian bishops’ In 2000, the Vatican’s top doctrinal group through the years, so I ask that they conference said in a statement Sept. 12. official, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger -- One of the prayers that we all know and please read the article. I urge you to as- say often is the Hail Mary. This beautiful The Army of Mary was founded in now Pope Benedict -- warned against the sociate yourselves with the many other Quebec in 1971 by Marie-Paul Giguere, “gravely erroneous” content of the Army prayer contains so many of the truths of groups that have a special devotion to our faith. As we pray the Hail Mary, we who said she was receiving visions from of Mary’s publications. Mary and are faithful to the teachings of God. The organization’s publications sug- In 2001, the Canadian bishops issued first recognize her as the Mother of Jesus: the Church. In this month of Mary, let us “ Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is gested that Giguere was the reincarnation a doctrinal note confirming that the teach- all pray that we will increase our knowl- of Mary, a claim that led church leaders ings promoted by the Army of Mary were with you. Blessed are you among women edge and love for Mary within the official and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Je- in 1987 to warn the faithful that the group contrary to fundamental doctrines of the teachings of the Church. Because of the could not be considered Catholic. church. sus.” Mary’s call was to be the Mother heretical beliefs of the group, anyone who of Jesus and to bring Jesus to us—as one The Army of Mary defied church au- It identified several specific problem continues to embrace the beliefs of the thorities earlier this year (2007) when it areas: of us. She was also called to bring us to Army of Mary can no longer claim to be Jesus. ordained several new priests. Cardinal -- The supposed revelations received by of the Catholic Faith and may no longer Marc Ouellet of Quebec declared that the the Army of Mary’s founder demonstrates So we continue the Hail Mary with present themselves for the reception of “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for priest who conducted the ordination had a mistaken understanding of the purpose Holy Communion. Let us all pray, asking no authority to do so, and the cardinal is- and function of private revelation in the us sinners, now and at the hour of our Mary to intercede for us, that we might death.” sued a public warning against the group. church, which cannot introduce new doc- remain one and united to the Church as The doctrinal congregation said it trinal truths, it said. How often do we pray this prayer faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. when we say the rosary or when we just was announcing the excommunications -- Some of the group’s teaching about because there was no hope of another so- “redemption, the Virgin Mary and rein- need to talk to our Mother? Perhaps a Sincerely in Christ, better question would be: ‘Do we reflect lution to what had become a “very grave carnation are profoundly at variance with on what we are saying when we pray the situation,” the Canadian bishops’ state- the teaching and profession of the faith of Hail Mary?’ There are many devotions ment said. the Catholic Church,” it said. and prayers in which we invoke Mary’s The bishops’ statement said the list Specifically, it said, the group erro- Most Reverend John of those incurring excommunication in- neously affirms that although Mary was help in coming to her Son. J. McRaith, D.D. During this month of May and every cluded Father Jean-Pierre Mastropietro, a once the historical mother of Jesus, she Bishop of the Dio- leading Army of Mary priest, for having is now “reincarnated” and “dwells” in the month, let us reflect with deep faith when cese of Owensboro we ask Mary to help us to grow closer to attempted to perform ordinations; those very person of the recipient of these pre- her divine Son. claiming to have been ordained by him sumed private revelations. as deacons and priests; other members -- The group’s Marian devotion contains Questions and Answers concerning status of of the movement who have “entered into “many elements that are patently contrary The Army of Mary and the Church schism by participating in the ordina- to the teaching of the church, especially tions” despite church warnings; and who- with regards to Mary’s place in God’s Submitted by Rev. Gregory G. ordain men as priests, by declaring false ever knowingly and deliberately embrac- plan of redemption and her nonrepeat- Trawick, J.C.L. dogma (which is heresy), and by attempt- es the “heretical” teachings of the Army able, irreplaceable role in salvation his- What is this all about? At its found- ing to canonize a person. of Mary. tory,” it said. ing this group was set on developing Honestly, just because their think- The excommunications were incurred In March, Cardinal Ouellet publicly a deepening devotion to the Eucharist, ing is a bit different, why make such a automatically, or “latae sententiae,” the warned that those responsible for the to the Pope and to Mary. Many people fuss? Their actions and beliefs are radi- doctrinal congregation said. Army of Mary had excluded themselves found in it a chance to grow closer to God cally different from the Catholic Faith In a letter issued with its declaration, from the communion of the Catholic through the Church and the sacraments. Tradition of the Church. In the Catechism the doctrinal congregation said it hoped Church, that its particular teachings were However, teachings which greatly dif- of the Catholic Church we read in para- its action would leave no doubt about the false and that its activities should not be fered from the faith began to be taught. graph 73: “God has revealed himself fully status of the Army of Mary, the bishops’ frequented or supported by Catholics. Though the Church tried to correct them, by sending his own Son, in whom he has statement said. 09/13/2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Cath- the leaders continued their false teachings established his covenant forever. The Son “It is our hope that the clarification olic News Service/U.S. Conference of and developed even more errors in their is his Father’s definitive Word; so there provided by this present declaration will Catholic Bishops belief system. This past summer (2007) a will be no further Revelation after him.” assist those whose faith may be harmed priest associated with the group brought Their leader proclaims new revelations them into schism (separation from the and is radically changing basic points priest are reserved to our Bishops and Holy Father. This Church and its structure) by attempting to of our faith. The actions taken by their makes them very different than us in what we believe and Continued on page 3 Q&A: status of The Army of Mary and the Church The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 3 (Continued from page 2) taking. He/She must also know it is con- tempted ordinations, the proclamation of Should I avoid all contact with how we live as a community. We cannot trary to the Church and is a serious matter. new revelations and trying to canonize anyone remaining as a member of The ignore beliefs that are radically contrary If the person has been in dialogue with someone, the Church through the Con- Army of Mary? Anyone who leaves the to ours being taught in our Church. (See the proper authority of the Church and re- gregation of the Doctrine of Faith and ap- Church needs our constant prayer. We paragraphs 65 – 100 in the Catechism of fuses to change his/her teachings or writ- proved by the pope, declared that any who need to be honest that we disagree with the Catholic Faith.) ings, a judgment is officially pronounced remained with them and did not abandon them and express our sorrow for their What is excommunication? The (known as ferendae sententiae). Other them are automatically excommunicated. departure from the faith. We are to stay Church strives very hard to keep people in actions automatically bring excommu- This came after several decades of try- rooted in our faith and remember that the Church. Our purpose is the salvation nication since they are so serious. These ing to bring them back into the Church’s their beliefs are erroneous. These teach- of all. Yet, certain actions and beliefs are include: heresy (denial or doubt of a cen- teachings. ings are considered heresy since they are so contrary to the Church’s teachings and tral truth of faith), schism (an adamant Does this excommunication affect so far from the basic truths of our faith. morals there must be a way of addressing refusal and persistent rejection of com- anyone who was ever affiliated with We should not enter into any heated or the errors. Once excommunicated, one munion), apostasy (complete rejection this organization? No. It only affects conflictual discussion with them. Contact cannot receive Communion; participate of the Christian faith), abortion, desecra- those who have chosen to remain a part a priest, a theologian at Brescia Univer- as a minister, as a reader, extraordinary tion of the Eucharist, physical attacks on of it after the excommunication was an- sity, or consult The Catechism if you have minister of communion, cantor or altar the pope, consecrating a Bishop without nounced by the Holy See. any questions about our teachings and server at Mass or in the celebration of any the Vatican’s approval, and absolving an Can they come back into the how to respond to issues they may raise. sacramental; be a godparent for Baptism accomplice in a crime against the Sixth Church? Yes. Our prayer is that they will In the end, remember canon 1752, “…the or sponsor for Confirmation or have an Commandment. return to the true teachings of the Church. salvation of souls, which must always be ecclesiastical funeral. The action of ex- There is no need to declare someone They are to approach one of three priests the supreme law of the Church, is to be communication is medicinal. It is hoped excommunicated. By his/her own actions appointed by our Bishop to receive the kept before one’s eyes.” that when they realize the consequences the choice was made to no longer be a sacrament of reconciliation and to make If you have any questions, call Father of not receiving the sacraments and the member of the Church. a new profession of faith. This profes- Greg Trawick at 270-788-6422 other graces of the Church they will re- Is this really approved by the Con- sion of faith is to include a rejection of turn. The Church will quickly welcome gregation of the Doctrine of Faith the teachings and actions of The Army of them home. and the Holy Father? Yes. For many, Mary. These priests are Msgr. How is someone excommunicated? the years the Church has attempted by George Hancock, Rev. Rich- Someone must recognize and understand dialogue, teaching and warnings to keep ard Powers and Rev. John The Western Kentucky the seriousness of the action(s) he/she is them in the community. After the at- Vaughan. Catholic Official Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese Chrism Mass: people gather to recommit themselves to of Owensboro, Ky. Story Deadline:15th of month prior to publica- the ministry of the Church tion. The Western Kentucky Catholic is published Msgr. George Hancock gave The Western Ken- monthly except June and July tucky Catholic this reflection about the Chrism Mass forThe from the Catholic Pastoral Center Western Kentucky Catholic: “When I was ordained in 1947, in Owensboro, KY. Bishop Cotton was the Bishop. I remember being subdeacon Publisher: Most Rev. John J. McRaith, D. D. for the 1948 Chrism Mass which was at the Cathedral. The Editor: Mel Howard, e-mail: Mass was on Holy Thursday morning. The cathedral was [email protected] full of people. A number of priests were present. I doubt that Adm. Assistant and Spanish Translator: many came Tami Schneider from the Pur- [email protected] chase area. Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, Likely the dean 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301 came to get the Phone: 683-1545. Fax: 683-6883 oils for the rest Internet Address: www.owensborodio.org of the parishes. Bishop John mixing the perfumed oil with other Subscription Cost: $10.00 per year In those days, oils at the March 18 Chrism Mass. Lois Rutigliano The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your in the parishes, photo home as a direct use of your parish assessment dol- the Holy Thurs- to stay home and have the Holy Thursday services; if lars. “Those who exercise authority in the Church day Mass was one priest, he had to stay and have the services in his will take care to ensure that there is responsible ex- in the morn- parish. The Chrism Mass continued to be on Holy change of freely held and expressed opinion among ing as were the Thursday morning during Bishop Soenneker’s time. the People of God.” -Pastoral Instruction Of The rest of the Holy After Vatican II, when evening masses came in, more Means Of Social Communications, #116, Jan. 29, Week services. priests could come to the morning Chrism Mass. Bish- 1971 That limited op McRaith began the custom of the Tuesday evening Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the number of Ursuline Sister Alicia Coomes, left, and Chrism Mass at the Sportscenter. I’m not sure of the the editor submitted for publication in the Western Sister Jane Miriam Hancock, take their priests who exact date, but I think it was his first year in the dio- Kentucky Catholic are not necessarily those of the seats in the Owensboro Sportscenter could come. If cese.” publisher or editor of The Western Kentucky Cath- after receiving the blessed oils for the several priests Turn to pages 24-25 for photos and article about olic. Please let us know politely if you find proofing Mount Saint Joseph Chapel during the were in the the Chrism Mass. or factual errors in items of this publication. Chrism Mass on March 18. Photo by parish, one had Dan Heckel 4 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Bishop McRaith’s May 2008 Schedule 1 Ascension Thursday (Observance moved to Sunday) Wisdom by Ginny Knight-Simon 1 Staff Mtg., CPC, 9am 1 Mass, St. Joseph Interparochial School, Bowling Green, 10am It’s Sophia Award nomination time again 2 Mass, PACESS Mtg., Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Center, Since the fall of 1999 the Diocese, • The nominee can be a home bound 12noon through Office of Wisdom, has had a person which is still active through 2 SPRED Picnic, St. Raphael, 5pm special annual mass and award celebra- prayer life, phone outreach, etc. 3 Mass, 60th Anniversary Celebration of Blessed Mother Parish, 4pm tion honoring the senior citizens of the • The nominee can be nominated 4 Confirmation, St. Charles Parish, Bardwell, 10am diocese. The celebration is known as the based on past outstanding contributions. 6 CCK Mtg., Louisville, 11am Sophia Award presentation and celebra- • A person can be nominated posthu- 6 Provincial Mtg., Louisville, 4pm tion. mously. 7 Provincial Mtg., Louisville, All Day The idea of having this special mass Any person, young or old, can nomi- 8 Confirmation, Immaculate Conception Parish, Hawesville, (includes St. Co- came through the evaluations from the nate someone for the Sophia Award. lumba Parish, Lewisport) 6:30pm Spring Day of Wisdom and bus trips. The deadline for nominations is July 10 Brescia University Graduation, RiverPark Center, Owensboro, 10am All stated a want for a special mass for 15, 2008. When all the nominations are 10 Mass, 50th Anniv. - Sisters of the Lamb of God, Immaculate Parish, Owens- senior citizens. The Diocesan Commit- received the Committee for Aging will boro, 1:30pm tee for Aging got together and came up count them to see who the winner from 11 Pentecost Sunday with a special day in the fall to celebrate each parish will be. The winner will then 11 Confirmation, St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, Owensboro, 9am the senior citizens. An award was also be notified, and then the parish. Please 11 Confirmation, Holy Name Parish, Henderson, 5:30pm introduced at that time and Fr. Joe Mills send your nomination along with some 12 DRE/Youth Ministers’ Appreciation Dinner, CPC, Owensboro, 6pm aptly named it, the Sophia Award, which information to: Ginny Knight-Simon, 13 Confirmation, Sacred Heart Parish, Waverly (includes St. Peter Parish, means wisdom in Greek. The trophy 600 Locust St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Waverly, and St. Agnes Parish, Uniontown), 6pm was selected and has remained the same or E-Mail: ginny.knight-simon@pasto- 14 Paducah Office Day (office located at Lourdes Hospital, next to Chapel) since the first 42 were purchased by pri- ral.org 14 Confirmation, Christ the King Parish, Madisonville, 6:30pm vate donation in 1999. I encourage your nominations as 15 Wisdom Day, CPC, Owensboro, 9:30am-2:30pm After a brainstorming session the this day is meant to honor you and your 16 CPC Staff Day, Gasper River Youth Camp & Retreat Center, Bowling Green Committee for Aging came up with the contributions to the Church, your family 17 Once More With Love, CPC, Owensboro, 11:30am following criteria to nominate a person and community. All families and friends 17 SMHS Baccalaureate, St. Thomas More Parish, Paducah, 5:30pm or a couple for the Sophia Award: are invited to come join the celebration. 17 SMHS Graduation, Paducah, 7pm • The nominee must be 65 years of There will be a reception immediately 18 Mass in celebration of Fr. Tony Bickett’s 25th Ordination to Priesthood, age or older. following. St. Romuald Parish, Hardinsburg, 10am • The nominee can be single, di- The Sophia Awards Mass Celebra- 19 Priests’ Personnel Mtg., CPC, Owensboro, 9:30am vorced, widowed, a priest or religious; tion will be held at St. Stephen Cathe- 19 Priests’ Council Mtg., CPC, Owensboro, 1:30pm married people can be nominated as dral, 614 Locust St, Owensboro, KY on 19 DPC Mtg., Christ the King Parish, Madisonville, 6:30pm couple or singularly. Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 1:30 in 23 Trinity High School Graduation, Whitesville, 7pm • The nominee should be an out- the afternoon. At that time the Most Rev- 25 OCHS Graduation, Sportscenter, Owensboro, 2pm standing example of their Catholic faith erend Bishop John J. McRaith will pres- 25 Corpus Christi Procession, St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, 5pm whether they are involved in (one or all) ent each individual winning nominee a 26 Memorial Day, CPC CLOSED parish, community spiritual or family trophy. 28 Confirmation, Blessed Mother Parish, Owensboro, 6:30pm life. If you have questions please contact 31 Confirmation, St. Alphonsus Parish, St. Joseph, 7pm Ginny Knight-Simon at 270 683-1545.

Seven Teens to Attend World Youth Day Bishop McRaith’s June 2008 Schedule 5 Staff Mtg., CPC, Owensboro, 9am Seven Teens along with three chaperones from the Owensboro Diocese are plan- 7 Stewardship in Action Workshop, Brescia University, O’boro, 7:30am-4:30pm ning on attending world Youth Day in Sidney Australia in July 2008. They are ex- 7 Bishop’s Session, Stewardship Workshop, Brescia University, 9am-10am tremely excited about their trip and the prospect of seeing Pope Benedict XVI. 7 Glenmary Final Profession of Sr. Darlene Presley, and Celebration of 50th The teens have been trying to earn money for the past nine months to help pay for Anniv. of Sr. Kathleen Mulchrone, St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro, 2pm their trip. They have been selling Christmas Cards, Scented Candles, Krispie Kreme 7 Mass, Stewardship Workshop, Brescia University, 4:30pm Donuts, hosting a Spaghetti Supper, and many yard sells as well as thankfully accept- 11 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Spring Mtg., Orlando, Florida ing any Sponsorships and Donations. 12-14 USCCB Spring Mtg., Orlando, Florida They are: Nora Whitfiled, St Mary of the Woods in McQuady; Molly Hedges, Im- 16 Priests’ Personnel Mtg., CPC, Owensboro, 9:30am maculate in Owensboro; Tyler Powers, Immaculate Conception in Hawesville; Alex 16 Priests’ Council Mtg., CPC, Owensboro, 1:30pm Booty and Josh Finley, St Rose in Cloverport; Derreck Glascock, from St Romuald’s 17 Paducah Office Day (office located at Lourdes Hospital, next to Chapel) Hardinsburg; and Jacob Wagner from St Michaels in Oak Grove. Their Chaperones are 19 Staff Mtg., CPC, Owensboro, 9am Fr. David Kennedy, Immaculate Conception in Hawesville, Kelly Hedges, Immacu- 22 Confirmation, St. Denis Parish, Fancy Farm, 8am late, Owensboro, and Faye Glascock, St. Romuald, Hardinsburg. 22 Mass & Celebration of Fr. Bruce Fogle’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination, World Youth Day is expected to be the largest youth event in the world and will St. Peter of Alcantara Parish, Stanley, 2pm be held in Sydney from Tuesday July 15 to Sunday July 20 July 2008. Any Donations 24 CLI Mass, St. Raphael, 6pm or support can be sent to World Youth Day Knights of Columbus Squires at 444 Main 26-27 Brescia University Board Mtg., Owensboro Cross Street, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348. If you have any questions please call Tina 29 200th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Slugger Field, Louisville Powers at 9221035, Immaculate Conception Church at 9278419 or Yvonne Booty at 7883401 for details about future suppers, yard sells or other fundraising activities. 2008 Parish Picnic Schedule The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 5 May 9 - 10 Barbecue Festival , Downtown, Owensboro, Ky. May 17 11:00 a.m. Carmel Home, Owensboro W.K.C., Write Home! May 25 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Western Kentucky Catholics, the experience as you entered the Catholic June 7 4:00 p.m. Precious Blood, Owensboro folks at home want to hear from you. Church in 2008. We also invite any who June 7 Noon Saint Joseph, Leitchfield Some significant events are reported traveled to Washington, D.C. or to New June 14 4:00 p.m. St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro in this May issue of The Western Ken- York to see and hear Pope Benedict XVI June 21 4:00 p.m. St. Romuald, Hardinsburg tucky Catholic, (WKC) among them to share with us a brief (150 words or June 28 3:00 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro the entrance into the Catholic Church less) witness of your experience. June 28 4:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception, Hawesville of 79 catechumens and 163 candidates in The deadline for any of these sub- June 28 5:00 p.m. St. Peter, Waverly western Kentucky parishes, and the apos- missions to go in the August, 2008 WKC June 28 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho tolic journey of Pope Benedict XVI to the is July 15, 2008. July 5 3:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Axtel (Rough River) USA. E-mail: [email protected], July 5 3:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Peonia The Western Kentucky Catholic in- or mail a note to Mel Howard, Editor, July 5 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. St. Denis, Fancy Farm vites our 242 new readers who entered The Western Kentucky Catholic, 600 July 12 4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph the Church at Easter to send in brief Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301. July 19 11:30 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. St. Charles, Bardwell accounts (150 words or less) of your July 19 4:00 p.m. St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley July 26 4:00 p.m. St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady July 26 3:00 p.m. St. Paul, Leitchfield. Aug. 2 10:00 a.m. 128th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic, St. Jerome Parish Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp Aug. 2 11:30 a.m. Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro Aug. 3 4:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Browns Valley & Retreat Center Update Aug. 5 5:00 p.m. St. Martin, Rome By Ben Warrell Aug. 9 4:00 Mass St. Ann, Morganfield, at St. Ann parish grounds The summer camp season is rapidly approaching. If you’ve never had a camp Aug. 23 4:00 p.m. Blessed Mother, Owensboro experience before, you don’t know the incredible adventure that awaits you. God will Aug. 30 3:00 p.m. (EST) Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington do amazing things for the campers while Aug. 30 4:00 p.m. St. Columba, Lewisport they are at camp. Exciting activities, Sept. 6 4:30 p.m. St. Agnes, Uniontown such as low elements, zip-line, tubing Sept. 6 11:00 a.m. St. John the Evangelist, Paducah the river, and many more challenges, Sept. 7 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 38th Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount all led by qualified and trained staff Sept. 20 Noon St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro members, happen everyday. These Sept. 20 4:00 p.m. Christ the King, Madisonville moments are combined with learning Sept. 23 Noon St. Thomas More, Paducah about our faith in large group time, Sept. 27 3:00 p.m. Immaculate, Owensboro small group time and personal time Sept. 26-27 Holy Name Fall Festival, Henderson, Ky. with God. Friendships and memories Sept. 28 St. Leo, Murray are created that will last a lifetime as Sept. 28 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville well as the deep seeds of faith that are planted. As a youth, you may have never realized that your faith could be this much fun. As a parent, look for Arts at the Mount: The Pioneer Years the difference in your child between the time you drop them off on Sunday afternoon and time you pick them up Arts Weavingat the Mount: Workshop The Pioneer Years of Friday. Each camp will start on Sunday Weaving Workshop afternoon with lots of fun-ice break- July 31-Aug. 2, 2008 ers and get to know you games. Each following day is filled with exciting LEARNJuly 31-Aug. HOW to weave 2, 2008 from activities to help young people get out of their comfort zones and give them- Watchin’ the river flow on ... LEARNstart HOW to tofinish... weave from shearing a sheep, spinning thestart wool, to weaving,finish... etc. selves the chance to grow. Each evening ends shearing a sheep, spinning the wool, weaving, etc. with a night social. Then it’s off to bed to get a Join in the fun! To register for this workshop, contact Kathy good night’s rest and do it all over again. A camp health care provider will be on site at Join in the fun! To register for this workshop, contact Kathy all times and there will be night security at camp to provide the safest environment we McCarty at (270) 229-0200, ext. 413. The retreat fee of $195 includes room, meals and materials ($150 for commuters). can for our campers. The camp week ends on Friday morning after a closing Mass. If you’ve never been to camp before, take a chance and see what happens. If you have been to camp before come and see our new facility and all that it has to offer. The cost for our camp is about half of the national average for a weeklong camp experi- ence. We will do all we can to make this life changing event available to all our youth and scholarships are available. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us through our website at www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org or call our office at 270-781-2466. Remember, God changes lives at camp! Come and see for yourself. chal Mystery spirituality. Following the 6 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Upcoming TEC Events: TEC weekend, the community ministers • 26-28 July, Young Adult TEC #162 to youth and young adults by connecting Teens Encounter Christ: for high school grads (18+), college stu- them to further possibilities for ministry, dents, and adult observers, Christ the spiritual companionship, and support for Life in the Holy Spirit ... King, Madisonville. Deadline 11 July living as a disciple of Jesus Christ. TEC 2008. For more info and application go seeks to build partnerships with others in Father Eric D Riley, to www.wkytec.org or contact Fr Riley at youth/young adult ministry and the larger [email protected] the email address above. Mass 5 PM. Church. The workshop is designed in a ‘retreat’ format to invite participants to The second Sunday of May we celebrate Pentecost Sun- • 15-17 August, TEC Communities of reflect more deeply on their life of shared day: the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon those gathered Faith & Follow-through Workshop, Gas- faith, quality of presence, and skills for together by the Apostles, and some 3,000 were baptized into the per River Catholic Youth Camp, Bowling ministry. For more info contact Fr Riley Mystical Body of Christ. Green. Cost $160. Deadline 1 August. at email address above. This workshop is provided by the Nation- The Holy Spirit is intimately involved in our experience of al TEC Office. The weekend will provide • 30 August - 1 September, TEC # 163 for Father Eric the Paschal Mystery. Every celebration of the Sacraments requires D. Riley adult participants an opportunity to re- high school seniors, Gasper River Catho- the grace of the Holy Spirit to allow us to have an encounter with flect on the Spiritual Process of the TEC lic Youth Camp, Bowling Green. Mark the Risen Christ. The Holy Spirit is our advocate and guide Who Movement and the important roles of the your calendars. Mass 5 PM. even moves us to prayer. Adult Faith Community in TEC. Prior to As we approach the end of the Easter season and prepare for the Ordinary Time of the TEC weekend, the faith community • 11-13 October, TEC # 164, for high summer, let us allow the Holy Spirit to lead us into that extraordinary relationship with prepares itself as an evangelizing commu- school seniors, Christ the King, Madison- Christ, the Good Shepherd Who knows us and calls us each by name. nity through their living witness of Pas- ville. Mark your calendars. Mass 5 PM As we enter into the summer, the Church will begin the Year of St. Paul on 29 June. This will be a great year for us to learn more about Christ through the Pauline Epistles of the New Testament. I challenge everyone involved in TEC to begin reading the Birthday Blessings For Pope Benedict XVI Washington, D.C. –On the Pope’s 81st birthday April 16, the president of the National Pauline Letters. Praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, daily read some passages Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and two students from Washington-area of the Apostle to the Gentiles. Pay particular attention to the Letters at Mass in the Catholic schools met with the pope to deliver a gift of more than 1.3 million hours of upcoming year: St. Paul has much to teach us about the Paschal Mystery community service from U.S. Catholic youth and students. Karen Ristau, NCEA president, was accompanied by Kristina Wilson, an 11th-grade Diocese Of Owensboro student at St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., and Stephanie Heredia, an 8th-grade student at Corpus Christi School, Falls Church, Va. The gift of service Priest Assignments For 2008 hours was presented personally to Pope Benedict during a private meeting Wednesday PASTORS at the Embassy of the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See, where the pope stayed Buckman, Rev. Tom: Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Paducah, Ken- during his visit to Washington, D.C. tucky, and Hispanic Ministry, Paducah area, effective June 10, 2008. Catholic youth across the nation have pledged to perform more than 1.3 million hours Byrd, Rev. Freddie: Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Waverly, and Sacred Heart Par- of service in honor of Pope Benedict’s XVI’s birthday in a program sponsored by ish, Waverly, Kentucky, effective June 10, 2008. NCEA called “Birthday Blessing for Pope Benedict.” Kennedy, Rev. David: Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Oak Grove, The Owensboro Diocesan Schools Office reported to NCEA on April 10, 2008 Kentucky, effective June 10, 2008. that 11,123 hours were being offered by 1709 students in our schools. Service is a Meredith, Rev. John: Pastor of Blessed Mother Parish, Owensboro, effective long-standing tradition in Catholic education and an underlying principle of church June 10, 2008. social teaching. Although Catholic youth perform service to the church and commu- McCarty, Rev. Bruce: Pastor of Precious Blood Parish, Owensboro, effective nity throughout the year, hours pledged for completion between Feb. 25 and May 31 June 10, 2008. are counted in the special birthday tally. Blessings program included young people in McClure, Rev. Jason: Pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish, St. Joseph, while remain- Catholic schools, parish religious education programs, colleges and seminaries. ing Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Sebree, Kentucky, effective June 10, 2008. Oneko, Rev. Chrispin: Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Hawesville, and St. Columba Parish, Lewisport, Kentucky, effective June 10, 2008. Pilgrimage To St. Anne De Beaupre, Canada Roby, Rev. Brian: Pastor of St. Mary of the Fields Parish, LaCenter, while remaining Pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Paducah, and Rosary Chapel, Pa- Join Monsignor Bernard Powers on an 11-day pilgrimage ducah, Kentucky, effective June 10, 2008. on June 29 to July 11, 2008. Whistle, Rev. Brad: Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Owensboro, Ken- Visit Niagara Falls, St. Joseph Shrine, Montreal, Cap de la Madeleine shrine, tucky, effective June 10, 2008. St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec and other points of interest. PAROCHIAL VICAR Includes all meals except 3 lunches. Double occupancy $1,588.00 Ahabyona, Rev. Titus: Parochial Vicar of St. Pius Tenth Parish, Owensboro, For information call: Msgr. Bernard Powers 270-233-3443 while continuing to serve as Tribunal Judge for the Diocesan Tribunal, effective Ray Grudizelanek 270-842-3628. June 10, 2008. Ibemere, Rev. Julian: Parochial Vicar of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Paducah, Grant Us Peace In Our Day and Rosary Chapel, Paducah, and St. Mary of the Fields Parish, LaCenter, Ken- O Good Saint Anne, grandmother of the “Prince of Peace,” we come to you tucky, effective June 10, 2008. in prayer. We offer you our world, our families, and ourselves. Men, women, and SACRAMENTAL MINISTER children of this world are longing to live in peace. Many are innocent victims of Ruff, Rev. Frank: Sacramental Minister to Sts. Mary and James Parish, Guth- division, violence, and hate. In communion with you and your daughter Mary, we rie, and St. Susan Parish, Elkton, Kentucky, effective June 10, 2008. turn to your grandson, the Lord Jesus. We implore him to place his Spirit in the OTHER hearts of all people. May the Lord grant us peace in our day. O Good Saint Anne, Hayes, Rev. Gary: Permission to attend the University of Southern California through your intercession, may we all be “peacemakers.” for further education, effective June 10, 2008. St. Anthony, Axtel Aloyusius & Doris Knott, 54 HAPPY The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 7 Fred & Alice Whelan, 52 Joseph & Jean Rearden, 58 Michael & Betty Himmelhaver, 51 ANNIVERSARY! Frank & Lois Bowlds Lane, 54 St. Paul, Leitchfield St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Marriage Celebrations for May William & Laverne Vincent, 57 Dale & Sue Milliner, 40 Ted & Susan Belcher, 25 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and over St. Anthony, Peonia Loyd & Candas Milliner, 51 Leon & Peggy Clark, 51 50 years of marriage Chester & Thelma Clemons, 40 Rudolph & Garnet Meredith, 54 Joseph L. & Felicity Polio, 25 St. Augustine, Grayson Springs St. Paul, Princeton St. Thomas, More, Paducah George & Trecy Smith, 60 Charles & Helen Pratt, 40 Blessed Mother, Owensboro Joe & Donna Tarantino, 25 St. Augustine, Reed St. Peter, Stanley Ronald & Lanita Robertson, 25 Dr. John & Janet Colgan, 25 Posey & Violet Newman, 58 Phil & Judy Keller, 40 Robert & Patricia Goetz Norbert & Amilda Schmitt, 55 Herman & Martha Miller, 52 James & Vonda Morris, 25 Bucky & Suzanne Coomes, 50 Robert & Mary Riedfort, 60 St. Benedict, Wax St. Peter, Waverly Charlie & LaVerne Speaks, 56 Robert & Morita Clements, 62 Damon & Tiny Meredith, 51 J. W. & Wanda Berry, 57 Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington St. William, Knottsville St. Charles, Bardwell St. Pius X, Calvery City Joseph & Martha Elder, 53 Henry & Ester Craig, 51 Wilmer & Anna Rose Rogers, 62 John & Marilyn Brooks, 53 Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Samuel J. & Mary Frances Fulkerson, 65 St. Columba, Lewisport Bernie & Pat Fendler, 50 Larry & Cheri Phillips, 25 James Clemie & Jacqueline Cecil, 50 Clyde & Georgene Poole, 51 St. Pius X, Owensboro Darrel & Darlene Cummings, 40 Phillip & Susan Payne, 25 St. Denis, Fancy Farm Roger L. & Maria Thompson, 25 Don & Joyce Hutchinson, 40 Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Sam & Oneita Ellegood, 55 Lee & Mary A. Boling, 50 Casey & Norma Davis, Jr. 50 Paul & Cindi Hoppe, 25 Charles & Brenda Ellegood, 40 Charles & Norma Bivins, 52 Jackie & Gayle Sutton, 50 Bobby & Anne Mulligan, 25 St. Edward, Fulton Don & Agnes Powers, 54 William & Sheila Cardwell, 52 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Fred & Ilona Kemp, 40 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Marvin & Patricia Fulkerson, 53 Patrick & Joann Fields, 56 St. Elizabeth, Clarkson Leroy & Mary Ann Johnson, 25 Thomas & Delores Long, Jr. 52 Marvin & June Mahoney, 51 Edward & Alberta Morrison, 53 Willard & Lydia Aldridge, 50 Don & Ursula Metzger, 56 Francis & Eleanor Rogers, 62 Julian & Donna Probus, 60 Bob & Lina Rhodes, 51 James & Beatrice Stanley, Sr. 59 Troy & Rochelle Dickerson, 25 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah Gerald & Rosemary Hinton, 64 Doris & Barbara Wilson, 58 Gordon & Marguerite Heider, 25 St. Rose, Cloverport Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Michael & Sheila Newman, 25 William & Bonnie Hess, 53 Anto & Milica Markovic, 25 Joseph E. & Mary Pat Blandford, 50 Kirby & Kim Jernigan, 25 Lawrence E. & Nora Hayden, 53 Warren & Nancy Irons, 25 Marriage Celebrations for June Irvin S. & Margaret Nance, 70 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and over 50 years of Marriage Terry & Kerry Kerr, 25 St. Henry, Aurora Blessed Mother, Owensboro Gerald & Dolores Frey, 40 Anthony & Marie Meffert, 55 Jon & Bert Sells, 54 Michael & Ellen Wolford, 25 Thomas & Mary Gaietto, 52 Albert & Helen Skees, 54 Joe & Dorothy Sienkiewicz, 50 Keith & Jeannie Best, 25 Richard & Joyce Wanta, 54 William & Ruth Theirl, 57 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Robert & Connie Hood, 50 Richrd & Cynthia Gensler, 52 Harold & Stephanie West, 58 Leon & Dorothy, 56 Joseph A. & Lena Aull, 51 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Richard & Shirley Jakel, 57 Delbert & Lydia Hobbs, 56 Bob & Frances Osborne, 52 Matthew & Bridget Evans, 25 Karl & Dorothy Berta, 58 Thomas & Shirley Englert, 55 Ernest & Joan Adams, 58 Nicholas Lee & Jean Ellen Norcia, 25 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Scott & Audrea Elder, 25 Joseph & Mary Simmons, 60 Robert Michael & Patsy Snyder, 40 Richard & Lisa Bivins, 25 Marty & Tina Painter, 25 Paul & Carol Hodskins, 53 Thomas & Rose Curtsinger, 54 Roger & Susan Kamuf, 25 St. John the Evangelist, Paducah James & Teresa Conder, 51 James E. & Annette R. Rubsam, 57 Gerald George & Kathleen Ann Gray, 40 Greg & Paula Englert, 25 Thomas & Martha Payne, 57 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Joseph Roscoe & Sharron Marie Young, Tom & Minerva Neihoff, 25 Christ the King, Madisonville Phillip R. & Kimberly Ann Haire, 25 40 George & Thelma Kaufman, 54 Mohan & Mary Ann Rao, 25 Curtis & Cindy Hamilton, 25 Donald & Jo Ann Augenstein, 53 Joseph E. & Celeste Russell, 54 Byron & Joan Hobgood, 40 Allen & Margaret Henderson, 40 Bernard & Betty Blandford, 54 Paul & Dorothy Kaufman, 56 Bernard & Rita Rich, 62 Jerry & Charlotte Ann Moore, 40 William R. & Elizabeth Jane Cavin, 62 Joe & Dolores Reed, 51 Christ the King, Scottsville Samuel & Jean Payne, 40 James H. & Martha Clark, 62 St. Joseph, Central City Bob & Sandy Blencoe, 50 William & Lillian Haynes, 53 William T. & Mildred Clark, 60 Harry & Mary Belle Gossett, 54 Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Thomas & Mary Riney, 51 Clifford & Bettie Hall, 55 St. Joseph, Mayfield Tim & Charyl Farley, 25 Bob & JoAnn Vessels, 55 Charles W. & Margaret Smith, 58 Michael & Mary Clapp, 25 Gary & Shannon Long, 25 Precious Blood, Owensboro John & Florence Thompson, 56 St. Leo, Murray Bobby Joe & Betty Christian, 50 John & Clarice Kuegel, 53 Joseph L. & Jean Yeand, 61 Raymond & Klara Pawlowski, 52 Laddie & Carol Jankura, 50 Randy & Judy McCarty, 25 Immaculate Conception, Hawesville Michael & Janice Basile, 40 Ralph & Wilman Jung, 51 Rosary Chapel, Paducah Charles & Marita Bozarth, 51 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho James & Dorothy Alvey, 52 John & Mary Piercefield, 60 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Joseph & Marilyn O’Bryan, 25 George Mary Austin, 59 Sacred Heart, Waverly James David & Pamela Ann Leach, 25 Kenneth & Stansell Ebelhar, 60 James & Jeanette Hollowell, 56 Marion & Mary Crowdus, 58 David & Barbara Weidner, 40 Paul & Dorothy Knott, 54 John & Agens Marchand, 55 St. Agnes, Uniontown Joseph & Julia Ann Crisp, 51 John & Libby Medley, 51 Francis & Mary Emma Mellen, 68 Benny & Patsy Crowdus, 40 Thomas & Mary Lois Hagan, Sr., 52 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville James & Maxine O’Nan, 52 St. Ann, Morganfield Edwin & Barbara Merimee, 51 Jeffrey & Paula Higdon, 25 Norman & Margene O’Nan, 58 William & Virginia Adams, 50 Thomas & Mary Thompson, 51 Gregory & Lisa Howard, 25 Roger & Gloria O’Nan, 63 Billy Ray & Virginia Clements, 58 Precious Blood, Owensboro Anselm & Elizabeth Bickett, 58 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Thomas & Rose Danhauer, 59 Larry & Sheila Abel, 40 Tony & Bernadine Dean, 52 Charles & Leannah Mayo, 40 Dorris C. & Jean French, 59 Jim & Carolyn Hust, 25 Mel and Bev Howard, 37 Raymond & Linda Wilt, 40 Lawrence & Mary Frances Strehle, 62 Robert C. & Doris Howard, 56 James & Martine Fisher, 66 Continued on page 8 Leo & Melba Schemmel, 51 8 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 William Dennis & Joyce Payne, 40 Paul & Betty Staples, 54 Jerry & Connie Nugent, 40 Paul & Mary Rose Rusher, 53 Donald & Annette Wimsatt, 50 Doug & Sharon Wathen, 25 Bob & Lisa Wimsatt, 25 St. John the Evangelist, Paducah William Doug & Agnes Crowe, 56 St. Thomas More, Paducah Resurrection, Dawson Springs Chris & Alberta Wurth, 60 Eugene & Rose Head, 62 Raymond & Tammy O’Nan, 25 Norman & Imelda Thomas, 50 St. Joseph, Bowling Green Hugh & Theresa Higdon, 57 Albert & Janet Krall, 25 Sacred Heart, Russellville Lloyd & Susan Crabbe, 40 Doug & Margie Sloan, 52 James & Patsy Carroll, 50 Robert & Ruby Elizabeth Mason, 56 Allen & Dolores Dodd, 57 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg John & Nancy Smith, 50 Sacred Heart, Waverly William & Katherine Green, 40 Beavin & Ginna Thornsberry, 57 Louis & Elvira Theobald, 52 Eddie & Judy Espy, 40 St. Joseph, Leitchfield St. Rose, Cloverport Frank & Marietta Alvey, 53 Gordon & Alma McBride, 56 Joseph & Nadyne Lee, 40 Tom & Pat Hayes, 55 Jack & Carol Harvell, 53 St. Agnes, Uniontown Harold & Delphine Brown, 63 St. Sebastian, Calhoun Raymond & Patricia Kramer, 53 Bernard & Geraldine French, 40 Lenn & Faye Wright, 53 Alvin & Betty Bickett, 57 Fredrick & Brigitte Strope, 53 Lawrence & Nadine Willett, 51 St. Joseph, Mayfield St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Robert & Cleo Higdon, 55 St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Jeff & Christy Riley, 25 Joseph P. & Rose Bender, 56 St. William, Knottsville John M. & Louise Mulligan, 57 John & Inez Lee, 54 William J. & Helen Blandford, 62 Hilary & Catherine Higdon, 58 St. Ann, Morganfield St. Lawrence, Philpot George & Pam Collignon, 40 Ernie & Martha Payne, 51 Gary & Lisa Ervin, 25 Jooseph & Faye Hughes, 50 Daniel & Mary Dawson, 62 Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Donald A. & Helene French, 25 St. Leo, Murray Robert & Joyce Fortune, 67 Tony & Virginia Glahn, 52 Larry & Cathy Strehle, Jr. 40 John & Eleanor Cavanaugh, 59 Philip & Mary Beth Hurley, 25 Herbert & Martine Maillay, 56 Terry & Linda Wedding, 40 Robert & Marge Garland, 53 William E. & Dorothy Lanham, 57 John & Margaret Smith, Charles & Mary Lou Duncan, 50 Paul & Paullie Kurz, 51 Larry & Suzanne Lee, 40 Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie Thomas R. & Margaret Clements, 53 Charles & Henriella Montgomery, 50 Joseph A. & Olivia Murphy, 60 Roland & Katie Hampton, 67 James & Margie Smith, 51 John & Karen Paul, 40 Paul & Dorothy Pearl, 58 Tony & Anita Tavano, 51 St. Anthony, Browns Valley Thomas & Margaret Simmons, 40 J. R. & Jo Ann Roberts, 51 Jim & Peggy Rowland, 59 David & Marie Crabtree, 25 Douglas & Ruth Steimle, 40 Maurice & Roberta Schaefer, Sr., 66 John & Janice Taul, 25 Alan & Elizabeth Lollar, 25 Joseph & Tammy Tucker, 25 St. Mary, Franklin Marriage Celebrations for July Larry & Gennie Payne, 40 Douglas & Joyce Alvey, 53 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and over 50 years of marriage Wallace & Margie Howard, 50 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Blessed Mother, Owensboro Immaculate Conception, Earlington St. Anthony, Peonia Greg & Kim Woodall, 25 Tony & Donna Powers, 25 Tom & Cora Lee Carroll, 58 Glenn & Etta Pierce, 53 Bob & Margie Elder, 51 Joseph & Patricia Hoskins, 40 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro St. Anthony, Wax St. Martin, Rome Bill & Myra Carrico, 40 Chris & Janice Cart, 25 David & Lisa Alvey, 25 Preston & Barbara Fulkerson, 50 Pat & James Fitzhugh, 55 James Earl & Dove Ann Haire, 25 St. Augustine, Reed Lee & Janet Goff, 51 William & Martha Hayden, 55 Phil & Cheri Hayden 25 James & Betty Davis, 55 St. Mary of the Fields, LaCenter Christ the King, Madisonville Mark & Susan Woodward, 25 St. Columba, Lewisport Billy Don & Shirley Marshall, 57 John & Peggy LaMure, 51 Herb & Bernice Bertke, Jr. 50 Leo & Eileen Basham 55 St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson William Wayne & Grace Mattingly, 50 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah John & Margaret Speaks, 25 Vance & Joann Fritz, 25 Wilfred & Mary Lois Hagan, 57 Daniel & Janice Howard, 25 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Mike & Janice Jameson, 25 John & Billie Jean Rogers, 59 Joseph & Barbara Cissell, 40 Kenneth & Sheila Nash, 25 Kevin & Ann Kauffeld, 25 Precious Blood, Owensboro Charles W. & Linda Hayden, 40 Sylvester & Mary Higdon, 51 Larry & Beverly Barron, 40 Ron & Brenda Evans, 25 R. Gordon & Linda Williams, 40 Herman & Edith Payne, 53 Mark & Eleanor Martin, 50 Rosary Chapel, Paducah Joseph & Barbara O’Nan, 50 St. Michael, Oak Grove Paul & Iris Drury, 51 Bruce & Marjorie Bunte, 25 George W. U Joan Cooper, 53 John & Mae Raymond, 40 Joseph & Zelda Alvey, 53 Sacred Heart, Waverly John & Donna Trogolo, 53 Francis & Harriett McDermott, 53 Robert & Dorothy East, 66 Joe & Kathy Welden, 40 Mike & Patricia Sullivan, 51 St. Paul, Leitchfield Raymond & Peggy Ervin, 54 Tommy & Marilyn Jenkins, 50 Elmer & Dorothy Breidert, 61 Sherman Paul & Rita Cripps, 55 Bobby & Sue Liles, 54 Bernard & Lolita Bryan, 57 Cletus & Mary Ettensohn, 62 St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley Charles & Mary Rose Shade, 56 St. Agnes, Uniontown St. Henry, Aurora Milton & Joan Wimsatt, 53 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Mr. & Mrs. Doug Girten, 53 William & Mary Blossfeld, 54 Robert & Shirley Dunn, 56 Timothy & Kimberly Reed, 25 Ray & Diane Conley, 50 William & Pat Forster, 53 Charles & Millie Mullican, 40 Kevin & Lynn Walsh, 25 St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Bill & Jean Roth, 51 St. Peter, Waverly Steve & Laura Bowra, 25 Eugene & Dorothy Fleischmann, 50 Frank & Annette Sopcak, 58 Joe & Juanita Hagan, 63 Jim & Karen Smith, 25 St. Ann, Morganfield St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Eddie & Rose French, 51 Gary & Bonnie Broenneke, 40 Mike & Karla Baird, 25 Bernard & Dolores Toon, 61 Timothy & Louise Tennyson, 40 Gene Peg Walschon, 55 Sam & Martha Willett, 40 Joseph P. & Lois Burch, 57 St. Pius X, Calvert City Robert & Carole Lastufka, 54 Henry & Margaret Watson, 58 Douglas & Hazel Thomas, 57 John & Jean Bailey, 56 Eugene & Gladys Faller, 57 Drury & Mildred Greenwell, 58 Rudy & Judy Elliott, 55 Charlie & Jerretta Cash, 50 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro St. Anthony, Axtel Albert Louis & Jane Toon, 55 Bob & Marty Darst, 40 William & Linda Rocco, 25 Virgil & Bobbie Horn, 25 Robert G. & Sara Elliott, 53 Earl & Shirley Henderson, 52 William Joseph & Laura Jean Goins, 50 Diddle & Wanda Lanham, 54 William D. & Eva Toon, 40 Dick & Joan Rosa, 58 Leonard J. & Patricia Anne Norcia, 50 Alvin & Margie Martin, 58 Freddy & Janet Wilson, 40 Lou & Marilyn Stockbridge, 54 George T. & Marie Clark, 62 St. Anthony, Browns, Valley Frankie & Roxanne Toon, 25 Merle & Marilyn Wysock, 56 Anthony J. & Margaret Cox, 62 William & Rosemary Thompson, 51 Michael E. & Lisa Toon, 25 St. Pius X, Owensboro Eugene H. & Ruby Estes, 60 Terry & Lynda Payne, 25 St. John the Baptist, Fordsville Continued on page 9 Catholic Charities and the St. Vincent DePaul Society Team to Help in The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 9 Recovery from Tornado Damage Central City, Powderly, in Greenville. On Feb. 5, 2008 a series of devastating tornadoes struck the Even two full months after the storm, the central United States, killing 54 people in the deadliest outbreak devastation was still visible, with vari- of storms in more than 20 years. In Western Kentucky, seven ous pieces of property with no repairs yet people died in two counties: 3 in Muhlenberg County, and 4 in made, some just begun or only recently Allen County. Catholic Charities and St.Vincent de Paul Society finished. responded to provide assistance and work with other established The next stop was at Christ the King State and County Relief agencies. Catholic Charities USA con- Parish in Scottsville, Ky. Mrs. Catherine tacted Catholic Charities of Owensboro to offer assistance with Grapes, Office Administrator for Christ up to $10,000 to be applied to recovery needs. St Vincent de Paul the King Church agreed to be the coor- responded by dispatching a truck load of clothing and furniture dinator of disaster assistance for Catho- to the affected areas, organizing efforts through the SVdP Con- lic Charities and SVDP. She informed us ference President in the affected area and requesting relief funds that four people died during the tornado, from the SVDP National Council. a number were injured and twelve homes It became evident that Catholic Charities and SVDP were were damaged. Mrs. Grapes then took working toward the same goal of providing long term relief and Mr. Murphy and Mr. Payne to the County that efforts may be combined to obtain the most effective re- Building to meet with Mrs. Dell Hall, sults. Therefore, in early April, Ignatius Payne, SVDP Diocesan former Mayor of Scottsville and former Council President, and Richard Murphy, representing Catholic Christ the King Parish Pastoral Council Left to right are Catherine Grapes, Administrator of Christ Charities USA and Catholic Charities of Owensboro visited the Chairman, Allen County Judge Execu- the King Parish in Scottsville, Richard Murphy of Catholic storm damaged areas of Muhlenberg County and Allen County tive Bobby Young and County Treasurer Charities of Owensboro, Dell Hall, parishioner of Christ the to assess the damage and determine how they could help in the Melba Patrick, who coordinates the long King Parish and former Mayor of Scottsville, Bobby Young, long term recovery process. During these visits, Richard Murphy term recovery effort for Allen County. Mr. the County Judge Executive of Allen County, and Chuck brought the funds from Catholic Charities USA to the various Murphy presented funds in the amount of Payne of the St. Vincent DePaul Society for the Diocese. relief efforts in the amount of $7,500 to Muhlenberg County and $2,500 to Mrs. Grapes working with the Catherine Grapes and Dell Hall received a check for $2,500 $2,500 to Allen County. St Vincent de Paul has made available an Allen County long term recovery pro- from Catholic Charities USA, who in turn will work with the additional $10,000 to be disbursed through the SVDP Assistance cess. The SVDP funds will be distributed long term recovery effort out of the Allen County Judge Ex- Request procedure. Continued on page 14 ecutive’s Office. The first stop during the assessment process was at St. Joseph Parish in Cen- Happy Anniversary (Continued from page 8) tral City in Muhlenberg County to meet St. Columba, Lewisport with Mrs. Bonnie Adams, SVDP Coun- Jim & Sharon Fallin, 40 St. Lawrence, Philpot Willard & Lola Basham, 60 cil President. Mrs. Adams organized the Jim & Lillie Lanham, 51 John V. & Wanda Lanham, 54 St. Rose, Cloverport SVDP assistance for Central City, Green- St. Edward, Fulton St. Mary, Franklin Tom & Joyce Wheatley, 60 ville, and Powderly. Fr Ben Luther, Conrad & Neva Antosiak, 62 J. Major & Joann Bradford, 51 St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Pastor of St Joseph Church and Bonnie St. Francis de Sales, Paducah St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Gene M & Nancy B. Clark Adams are representatives in the Muhlen- Keith & Mary Jo Campbell, 25 Ira & Ruth Ann Hardy, 58 David & Mary Lou Haycraft, 50 berg County Long Term Disaster Relief David & Linda Thompson, 25 Edward J. & Mary Magdalen Kaelin, 57 Francis J & Louise Hayden, 59 Committee, which is made up of the all Wayne & Peggy Miller, 40 St. Mark, Eddyville David & Jill Head, 25 local Church Pastors and State and Coun- Louis & Janet Metzger, 58 James & Margie Hibbard, 50 Donnie & Lisa Lindsey, 25 ty agents. The damage report indicated St. Henry, Aurora St. Martin, Rome Mills & Monika Logan, 50 three died, many injured, and 271 houses Raymond & Lillian Lents, 62 Jeff & Janice McCarthy, 25 Delbert & Margaret Mattingly 64 that were damaged or destroyed. St. Jo- St. Jerome, Fancy Farm St. Mary of the Fields, LaCenter James & Wilma McManaway, 54 seph Parish responded to the great needs Dewey & Mary Ruth Hobbs, 57 Terry & Donna Quarles, 25 St. Thomas More, Paducah in their community by taking up a collec- Raymond & Norma Thompson, 54 St. Mary of the Wood, Whitesville Robert & Jo Ann Ingram, 53 tion to assist those affected. The Parish Joseph & Marietta Spalding, 53 Henry & Mary Higdon, 61 Glen & Mary Ellen Soucy, 53 raised $3,800 in one weekend to assist William J. & Donna Thomas, 53 Carl & Teresa Logsdon, 66 Fred & Jayne Erdmann, 55 those in need. Two nearby parishes also Will Ed & Charlene Mills, 50 Joseph Cecil & Frances Payne, 51 Louis & Frances O’Bryan, 60 made a donation to the recovery effort: David & Carol Speed, 40 St. Michael, Oak Grove St. William, Knottsville St. Sebastian,in Calhoun Kentucky con- John & Patricia Carrico, 25 Kenneth & Norma Gullory, 51 Raymond & Mary Jo Smith, 55 tributed $250, in St. Charles in Livermore Wesley & Tammy Goin, 25 St. Paul, Leitchfield Robert & Anna Turner, 57 also contributed $250. The Muhlenberg St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Dale & Donna Darst, 25 Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro County Relief Committee has established Joe & Barbara Felts, Jr. 56 St. Paul, Princeton Anthony & Mary Askin, 25 case management services, through which Maurice & Frances Scheer, 61 Virgil & Virginia Nauman, 50 Paul & Mary Hamilton, 51 SVDP and Catholic Charities will work St. Joseph, Bowling St. Peter, Stanley Fred & Joan Roberts, 54 in the distribution of relief funds. FEMA Jerry & Jodie Fulkerson, 62 Ronald & Karen Spalding, 25 Louis P. & Bertha Wedding, 59 and the Red Cross have been working in James & Lois Cummings, 58 St. Peter, Waverly Joseph G. & Wilma Payne, 60 the area from the beginning, to provide St. Joseph, Leitchfield George ;& Cindy Payne, 25 Mike & Dorothy Henderson, 61 immediate and financial needs. Catholic James L. & Mary Davis, 56 St. Pius X, Calvert City Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Charities and SVDP will be active in as- St. Joseph, Mayfield Jim & Elizabeth Brumlow, 61 John & Norma Downs, 55 sisting with long term recovery needs. Randal & Tina Dowdy, 25 Frank & Flo Tomsic, 66 Pedro & Olga Montejos, 54 Mrs. Adams drove both Mr. Murphy Gerald & Janet Midyett, 40 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Donald & Mary Ann Moore, 51 and Mr. Payne around the three areas in Marvin & Ollie Lee, 50 Gerald & Kay Henning, 25 Karl & Shirley Prunitsch, 50 the county most affected by the tornado: Ralph & Barbara Pickard, 60 Alonzo & Dorothy Jarboe, 40 10 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Study links journalism, academic performance If your high school has an outstanding journalism program, give yourself a pat on the back. If it doesn’t, you may want to start one. High school students who participate in school journalism programs earn signifi- cantly higher grade point averages, score better on college entrance exams and dem- onstrate better writing and grammar skills in college compared with students who had no involvement with their school’s newspaper or yearbook, according to a study of more than 31,000 students. The study results April 14 were released by the Newspaper Association of America Foundation. “This study provides evidence CatholicCatholic Summer Ca mpCamp Sponsored by that high school journalism programs can Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes have a profoundly positive impact on a Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Catholic Church young person’s present and future academic 4029 Frederica Street success,” Margaret Vassilikos, senior vice 4029Owensboro, Frederica KY 42301 Street president and treasurer of the NAA Founda- Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone:Phone: (270)684-5369(270)684-5369 tion, said. She added, “The results empha- Fax: (270)683-8008 size the importance of maintaining strong Fax: (270)683-8008 Email:Email: journalism programs in high school. Join us June 23-27. [email protected] “Consider the benefits,” she said. “Not [email protected] only does participation in high school jour- Name ______Name for Name Tag ______nalism programs put students on the path to academic success, but--as previous NAA Parent/Guardian Name______Foundation research has shown-- newspaper programs aimed at youth also help nurture a Address ______future generation of informed and involved City______State______Zip______citizens on a path toward active participation in our democratic process.” Phone ______Age ______Birth Date ______Gender ______The research, “High School Journalism Matters,” confirms findings from a study con- School ______Grade (2008-09 school year)______ducted by the Journalism Education Associ- ation and ACT in 1987, which also showed Parish______I would like to room with ______positive academic performance among stu- Please list only one person you would like to room with. We will do our best to honor your request. dents involved in journalism programs. The However, by putting more than one name, your request is harder to honor. research was led by Jack Dvorak of Indiana Sacraments Received: ____ Baptism _____ Penance _____ Holy Eucharist (Check all that apply) University. The study may be found at www. Will this be your first time at Power Week? _____YES _____NO naafoundation.org. T-shirt Size: (Youth) L (Adult) S M L XL Included in the cost of camp. Source: Messenger-Inquirer NIE News- The total cost of PW 2008 is $225.00 per person (regardless of the number from the family). A deposit of $100 is due letter, April 21, 2008, Steve Rocco. when the application is turned in. Make checks payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Summer Camp. ALL applications need to be sent to the above address as soon as possible since space is limited and usually fills quickly. It is important that you notify us Ursuline Associates and immediately if you will not be able to make PW 2008, so that we can let a child on the waiting list take the open slot. Deposit Sisters Day is Saturday, July 19 will only be refunded with a 30-day notice prior to the beginning of camp. You will be notified of your acceptance and detailed CelebrAting 25 yeArS! information about arrival and housing will be sent to your home in May. Associates of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount If you need financial assistance, please check ( ) here. ______Saint Joseph are invited to our annual gathering If you have any questions, please call Danny at 684-5369. at Maple Mount on July 19, 2008. We will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ursuline Associate program! The event begins at 9 a.m. and includes a luncheon and a liturgy. “The Spirituality of Fasting” Friday May 2, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fr. Tucker Center, Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish

Srs. Suzanne Sims and Marietta Wethington, from the Ursuline Community, will offer a workshop RSVP to the Office of Ursuline Partnerships on “The Spirituality of Fasting.” This workshop will provide formation for undertaking fasting as a 270-229-2006 or [email protected] prayerful act. The workshop will include time for reflection and questions. Please join us on May 2 To find out more about the Associate Program, visit www.ursulinesmsj.org to learn about the spirituality of an act of faith that can help us on our journey of faith. OCMS Winners Exemplify How The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 11 Catholic Schools Light the Way By Margie Ebelhar and Julie Renshaw Do you remember being middle school age? If you were labeled as a nerd or geek it usually wasn’t meant as a compliment. Times haven’t changed. Students who sign up to be members of the Owensboro Catholic Middle School academic team take that risk of being labeled. Some of our best and brightest don’t participate because it might damage their image. Also, the academic team season is long: September through March. Our team members rise above themselves to represent their school as part of their Christian stewardship and to be of service to the OCMS school community. Our academic team members are powerful witnesses at competitions. They pro- claim they are “Catholic” by virtue of the name of the school. They also are not shy about praying as a group in front of other teams before they compete; they acknowl- edge their intelligence is a gift from God. What will these students remember about middle school? Our hope, as academic team coaches, is that they will remember their experience of academic competition as one of service. This is only one of the many ways students are trained in Catholic Schools for a lifestyle of discipleship as adults.

Paducah Saint Mary High School Academic Team District Champs Submitted by Al McKeown The St. Mary Viking academic team capped a sucessful year of accomplishment by winning the District 2 (Region 1) Quick Recall competition, while tying for 1st place in Future Problem Solving. Team member Leslie Nash was the individual 1st place winner in the written composition event, while John Paxton won the science division, and qualified as well for regional mathematics competition. Qualifying for regional competition in the written assessment component were Laikin Simons (Arts and Hu- manities) and Derrick Anderson (Language Arts). St. Mary defeated Ballard Memorial, Mayfield, and Graves County enroute to win- ning the district title. Members of the Viking quick recall team are: Louesa Akin (cap- tain), Derrick Anderson, Lesley Nash, William Smith, Sarah Elrod, Matthewe Gro- hovsky, Brittany Washam, Laikin Simmons, John Broadbent, Bradley Rea, and Jessica Jones. Future problem solving team members are: Laikin Simons, John Broadbent, William Smith, and Carli Dannenmueller. Coach/Sponsor of the academic team is Mr. Tony McGroarty, St. Mary science teacher. WWW.COM Senior Citizens Retreat The Wise Weavers of Wisdom Community Retreat Series is being presented throughout the diocese through the Offices of Wisdom and Lay Ministry and Forma- OCMS Academic Team members who won at state level competition: Stephanie tion; facilitators are Ginny Knight-Simon and Patty Blair. These retreats are espe- Dooper, Will Bickett, and Allen Rakotoniaina. OCMS Photo cially designed for Catholics over 50 to talk about our spiritual life journeys and get and participated in the Future Problem a brief refresher in topics from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that help us Congratulations to the OCMS aca- Solving event. Those students were Me- know more about our Faith. demic team. Both the Quick Recall and gan Alvey, Michael Crowe, Allen Rako- If your group or parish would like to schedule one of these WWW.COM retreats, Future Problem teams placed 4th in the toniaina, and Alex Riccio. please contact Ginny Knight-Simon at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro, 3rd region Governor’s Cup Competition. Congratulations to the following stu- 270-683-1545. Or e-mail Ginny at [email protected]. The competition was held at Owensboro dents that advanced to the state level in Ginny says there is always room for two more at a WWW.COM retreat. Bring a Middle School on February 14 and 16, written assessment: The state competi- friend with you! Why? Because at a WWW.COM retreat, people can find answers. 2008. tion was held March 15 - March 17, 2008, At a recent retreat, a Catholic senior brought along a friend from another faith ex- The following students participated in Louisville, Kentucky. Allen Rakotoni- pression who thought that Catholics prayed to Mary to get things and advantages in in the double-elimination quick recall aina – 1st place Language Arts; Stepha- life, but she learned that Catholics ask Mary to pray for us through prayers such as competition: Megan Alvey, Will Bick- nie Dooper – 3rd place Composition. the “Hail Mary.” We have statues of Mary and other saints to help us focus on our ett, Chase Carrico, Michael Crowe, Brian The OCMS team was very proud of Will prayer. Gross, Martha Hughes, Patrick Lasley, Bickett, who tied for 3rd place in Sci- “Very enlightening.” “Would love to do this retreat again.” “Learned a lot about Justin Magnuson, Allen Rakotoniaina, ence at the regional event and, at the state my Faith.” “The fellowship was enjoyable.” “Liked learning with my own age Alex Riccio, and Kevin Thompson. Four level, received a trophy and medal for his group.” That’s what people are saying about making a WWW.COM retreat. Come, of our students performed double-duty 2nd place tie. find out for yourself. Sister Jane Irvin Hancock, OSU, was born in Waverly 12 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 and taught at Saint Martin School, Rome (1950-55), and Saints Twenty Ursuline Sisters Celebrate Jubilees Joseph and Paul (1955-58) and Saint Pius Tenth (1958-69) schools in Owensboro. From 1975-83, she was dean of boarding students Twenty Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph are celebrating jubilees of religious at Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Maple Mount. From 1983-89, profession this summer. Altogether, these sisters have dedicated 1,105 years of service she served as facility organizer at Mount Saint Joseph Conference to God’s people in the Diocese of Owensboro. and Retreat Center. She also taught in Louisville. From 1989 until her retirement in 2003, she was assistant director of Bishop David Celebrating 75 years Apartments in Louisville. Sister Rose Emma Monaghan, OSU, taught at Saint De- Sister Mary Sheila Higdon, OSU, nis School, Fancy Farm (1935-36), Saint William High School, is a native of Owensboro. She taught at Saint Knottsville (1939-42), Saint Alphonsus High School, Saint Jo- Charles School in Bardwell (1950-52). She was assistant religious seph (1942-47), Saint Joseph High School, Central City (1951- education coordinator at Holy Name Parish in Henderson from 58), and Saint Peter of Alcantara School, Stanley (1958-59). She 1982-85, and then was director of religious education at Saint Jo- also taught in the Archdiocese of Louisville and in Nebraska. She seph and Holy Spirit parishes in Bowling Green from 1985-90. is a native of Percival, Iowa. For more than 27 years, she served Sister Mary Sheila was director of religious education at Saint as postmaster at the U.S. Post Office at Maple Mount. She retired Mary of the Woods Parish in Whitesville from 1990-93, and then in 1986. served as pastoral minister and director of religious education at Sister Joseph Adrian Russell OSU, Saint Francis Borgia Parish in Sturgis from 1993-96. She also taught at Saint Elizabeth School, Curdsville (1935), Saint Paul taught in Louisville, as well as in Missouri and Nebraska. Since School, Leitchfield (1947-50), and Saint Raphael School, Daviess 1999, she has been the pastoral associate for three churches in Missouri. County (1952-53). She taught in other Kentucky schools, in Mis- Sister Mary Eileen Howard, OSU ,a native of Whites- souri, and in New Mexico, where she ministered for more than 30 ville, was a teacher at Saint Romuald School, Hardinsburg (1950- years. She also served in the Mount Saint Joseph Shop (1986-89), 51), Saint Thomas More School, Paducah (1951-54, 1963-67), and as tutor and outreach minister for Christ the King School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Maple Mount (1954-56, 1967-69), Parish, Madisonville (1992-2001). Sister Joseph Adrian retired in and Brescia Music Center (1985-96). She has also taught in other 2001. She is a native of Louisville. schools in Kentucky, and in Missouri. Along with her teaching, Sister Mary Eileen served as music minister at Saints Joseph and Celebrating 70 years Paul Parish (1984-85). Currently Sister Mary Eileen serves as co- Sister Lennora Carrico, OSU, is a native of Fancy Farm, ordinator of liturgy worship at Mount Saint Joseph. and was an educator for 34 years, teaching at Saint Joseph High Sister Rose Theresa Johnson, OSU, School, Owensboro (1940-46), Saint Alphonsus High School, was born in St. Lawrence. An educator for 38 Saint Joseph (1950), Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Maple Mount years, she taught at Saint Denis School, Fancy Farm (1950-52), (1951-57), and Saint Paul High School, Leitchfield (1965-67). Saint Benedict School, Wax (1952-56), Saint Elizabeth School, She was principal and teacher at Trinity High School, Whitesville Curdsville (1956-58, 1965-72), Saint Joseph School, Central (1967-71). She also taught in the Archdiocese of Louisville. From City (1958-61), St. Joseph School, Mayfield (1962-64), Blessed 1971-74, she was a member of the education faculty at Brescia Mother (1972-77) and Precious Blood (1982-83) schools in Ow- College. She also served in outreach ministry in Peonia (1974-79) ensboro, Mary Carrico School, Knottsville (1977-78), Saint Mary and Leitchfield (1985-88), was a Hospice volunteer for Our Lady Magdalene School, Sorgho (1983-85) and Saint Paul School, of Mercy Hospital, Owensboro, provided personal and pastoral Leitchfield. She also taught in the Archdiocese of Louisville. She care at Mount Saint Joseph, and served in the Mount Saint Joseph served as parish minister in Saint William Parish, Marion, and Shop. From 1990 to 2003, she was annalist for the Motherhouse. Saint Mark Parish, Eddyville (both 1989-95), and outreach minister in Caneyville and the surrounding area (1995-99). Since 1999, she has ministered as a pastoral associate Celebrating 60 years at Saint Joseph Catholic Center, Greenville. Sister Louis Marie “Luisa” Bickett, OSU, was an educator Sister Jamesetta Knott, OSU, taught at Saint Romuald for 24 years, and was principal of Saint Elizabeth School, Curds- School, Hardinsburg (1950-55), Saint Denis School, Fancy Farm ville (1965). Sister Luisa taught in Jeffersontown and in New (1955-57), Saint Joseph School, Mayfield (1957-59), Blessed Mexico, where she was also a principal. She taught for eight Mother School, Owensboro (1964-67), and Saint Thomas More years in Santiago and Chillán, Chile, and was a pastoral min- School, Paducah, (1970-71). She also taught in other schools in ister in Chillán for another eight years. She did parish outreach Kentucky and Missouri. Sister Jamesetta served as parish minis- for Holy Redeemer Parish, Beaver Dam (1984-87). Sister Luisa ter in Saint William of Vercille, Marion (1987-89), Saint Francis began her current ministry, pastoral outreach in Ohio County, in Borgia, Sturgis (1987-88), Saint Ambrose, Henshaw (1987-88), 1987. A native of Roseville, she resides in Horse Branch. and Saint Mark, Eddyville (1988-89). Currently, she volunteers in Sister Clarita Browning, OSU, is the archive department at Mount Saint Joseph. She is a native of a native of Calvary in Marion County. She Wilhelmina, Mo. was a teacher for 39 years, teaching at Saints Joseph and Paul Sister Mary Louise Knott, OSU, is a School, Owensboro (1950-51), Saint Thomas More School, Pa- native of Browns Valley. An educator for 22 years, she taught at ducah (1951-55), Immaculate School, Owensboro (1965-66), and Saint Peter of Alcantara School, Stanley (1951-52), Saint William as a professor of education at Brescia College (1967-89). She School, Knottsville (1965-66), Saint Martin School, Rome (1977- was associate director of the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and 78), and Saint Joseph School, Leitchfield (1968-70). She also Retreat Center at Maple Mount (1989-90). Sister Clarita was a taught in the Louisville Archdiocese, Missouri and Nebraska and pastoral associate and director of religious education at Immacu- recently spent several months teaching sewing in Jamaica. She late Parish, Owensboro (1990-96), Saint Mary of the Woods Par- was a parish minister for Saint Joseph Catholic Center, Greenville ish, Whitesville (1996-2000), and Saint John the Baptist Parish, (1994-95), and Saint William Parish, Marion (1995-98) and min- Fordsville (2000-2002). Since 2002, she has been co-director of pastoral care at Saint Joseph Villa, at the Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse. Continued on page 13 Twenty Ursuline Sisters Celebrate Jubilees (Continued from page 12) The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 13 of schools for the Diocese of Owensboro (1984- istered in health care at Mount Saint Joseph Infirmary in Maple Mount. of Mount Saint Joseph. Sister Mary Elizabeth 91) and the Archdiocese of Louisville (1991-97). She is currently Motherhouse craft room director. served her community at the Belleville Mother- Since 1997 she’s been director of the Mount Saint Sister Mary Renee Monaghan, OSU, is a house through sewing and needlework, includ- Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple native of Central City. She was a teacher at Saint ing making afghans and quilts. She continues to Mount. Sebastian School, Calhoun (1952-53), Saint Peter work in quilting ministry at the Motherhouse. Sister Margaret Ann Zinselmeyer, OSU, is a of Antioch School, Waverly (1953-60), and Immac- native of St. Louis. She taught at the Mount Saint ulate Conception School, Hawesville (1963-64). Celebrating 40 years Sister Claudia Hayden, OSU, is a native of Joseph Academy, Maple Sister Mary Renee was principal at Saint Joseph Beech Grove. She has served in the nursing field Mount, (1975-79), and two School, Mayfield (1970-74), and Saint Pius Tenth for over 30 years. She min- schools in Louisville. Sister School, Owensboro (1971-81). She taught and istered as a registered nurse Margaret Ann served as the served as principal in other Kentucky schools, and at the Mount Saint Joseph business administration as- in Missouri. Sister Mary Renee served as pastoral Infirmary (now called Saint sistant and bookkeeper at minister at Saint Peter of Antioch, Waverly (1989- Joseph Villa) for 10 years Mount Saint Joseph (1980- 91). She ministered in parishes in Missouri and In- intermittently until 1993. 90), and served as pastoral diana as well. Sister Mary Renee serves on the archives staff at Mount She served as a dialysis minister in parishes in Il- Saint Joseph. staff nurse at Owensboro linois and Tennessee. Since Mercy Health System 1995, Sister Margaret Ann Celebrating 50 years has served as administra- Sister Vivian Marie Bowles, OSU, is a native (1993-2000) and at the Di- tion director and now assistant of Jeffersontown. An educator for 46 years, she alysis Center of Owensboro director at the Hope House Day Care Center in taught at St. Pius Tenth (1960-64) and Immacu- (2000-05). She was also Memphis, Tenn. late (1971-73) Schools, Owensboro; Saint Joseph a nurse in Louisville and at Lourdes Hospital, School, Leitchfield (1964-66), and Saint Thomas Paducah (1984-85). Prior to entering nursing, More School, Paducah (1966-71). Her tenure at Sister Claudia taught at Saint Peter of Alcantara, Celebrating 25 years Sister Darlene Denton, Brescia University began in 1973 and included Stanley, for two years and in Missouri for three OSU, is a native of Lou- roles as professor of psychology, counseling cen- years. Currently, she serves as a staff nurse at isville. Sister Darlene was ter director, and president of the college from 1995- Mount Saint Joseph and is helping to raise her director of the Mount Saint 2007. She served on the Leadership Council for the Ursuline Sisters of niece and two nephews. Joseph Conference and Re- Mount Saint Joseph for four years. Sister Vivian has been a member of Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU, is a native of treat Center from 1994-97. the Owensboro Diocesan Marriage Tribunal since 1983. She is currently Glennonville, Mo. She was a teacher at Precious She was a teacher at Saint caring for her mother, Willa K. “Billie” Stein, in Jeffersontown. Blood School, Owensboro Romuald School in Hardins- Sister Ann Patrice Cecil, OSU, is a native (1971-74), principal and burg from 1982-83, and also of Daviess County. Sister Ann Patrice was a teacher teacher at Immaculate Con- was a principal and taught in in Owensboro at Saints Joseph and Paul School ception School, Earling- the Louisville Archdiocese. (1974-78), and Cathedral School (1978-82) and also ton (1975-77), principal She was a facilities director taught in Louisville and Nebraska. She was secre- and teacher at Christ the for a retreat center in Dayton, Ohio. Sister Dar- tary to the Mount Saint Joseph Leadership Council King School, Madison- lene has been a pastoral associate at Saint Helen’s from 1983-89, and has continued in that role since ville (1977-82), and prin- Parish in Louisville since 1998. 1996. She was assistant secretary from 1982-83. cipal and teacher at Saint Congratulations to the Ursuline jubilarians She was secretary and bookkeeper at Mount Saint Joseph School, Bowling may be addressed to 8001 Cummings Road, Ma- Joseph Conference and Retreat Center (1989-91), Green (1982-84). Sister ple Mount, KY 42356. and serials librarian and receptionist at Brescia Col- Amelia was superintendent lege, (1992-96). Sister Rose Karen Johnson, OSU, is a native Sister M. Bernadette Niehaus, D.C.J. To Celebrate of St. Lawrence, and an educator for 29 years. She was principal of Mary Carrico School, Knottsville 60th Anniversary July 1 (1978-81), Saint Peter of Alcantara, Stanley (1981- 82), Precious Blood School, Owensboro (1982-83), OWENSBORO,Ky. - Sister M. Bernadette of Our Lady of and Saint Mary Magdalene School, Sorgho (1983- Lourdes (Nelda Niehaus) a Carmelite Sister of the Divine 85). She also taught at Saint Mary Carrico from Heart of Jesus will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Religious 1971-78, and at Saint Joseph School in Leitchfield Vows on July 1, 2008 at the Provincial House in St. Louis, from 1966-69, as well as in the Louisville Arch- Missouri. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and entered the diocese and in Missouri. She served two years as convent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a nurse she served the a parish minister in Georgetown, Ind. From 1992- needs of the elderly in St. Joseph’s Homes in West Allis, Wis- 95, Sister Rose Karen was as- consin; Detroit, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan and Car- sistant local superior and director of transportation mel Home in Owensboro. She also served as Local Superior for the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. She and organist at these facilities. She served as Local Superior has ministered as a pastoral associate and healing for three years at St. Joseph’s Home in Jefferson City, Mis- touch therapist at Saint Joseph Catholic Center, souri, and at Carmel Home. Greenville, since 1995. Sister was a member of the first Carmelite Community at Sister Mary Elizabeth Krampe, OSU, was Carmel Home at its opening in 1952. She is currently stationed born in Rome, Ky., and entered the Ursuline Sis- at Carmel Home where she is the Sacristan and organist at our Perpetual Adoration Chapel. A local ters of Belleville, Ill. In October 2005, the Ursu- celebration honoring Sister M. Bernadette’s 60th Anniversary will be held at Carmel Home on July lines of Belleville merged with the Ursuline Sisters 16, 2008, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. save their marriage. I admit that I don’t know the reasons why God does not answer all 14 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 our prayers the way we would like. I do believe in His own way He answers them all. Mothers Need Lots of Hugs. Hug Your Certainly His wisdom in such matters is beyond mine. But I do know that on this par- ticular day God heard the simple plea of a special woman and seventeen small children back across the street. She always seemed became his instrument and Mrs. Hardesty was not lonely anymore. Mother Today busy and often would be found at vari- With tears in my eyes I reached out and embraced her and I said, “Mrs. Hardesty, Dear Editor, ous houses in the neighborhood visiting make that eighteen.” And with that she began jogging back toward her house. But then Enclosed is a reading that was given with friends or moving in her hurried way she suddenly stopped, turned around and said, “Steve, God is really gracious.” by Steve McFarland, an educator in the back home. It has been several years now I bowed my head and whispered, “Amen.” - 2008 - Steven C. McFarland Owensboro City School System, at the since she was able to jog across the street March 31 funeral of Margaret Hardesty to visit with us and poor health stole her Note: Margaret and Thomas Dennis Hardesty’s 12 children are as follows: (b. June 27, 1931, d. March 27, 2008) at away to a nursing home where she lived Micheal T. Hardesty (Owensboro). S. Mark Hardesty(Aurora, CO), Paul G. Blessed Mother Church. out her days. I always hoped she was Hardesty(Owensboro), Perry J. Hardesty(Owensboro), Tina M. Hardy, (Owens- I thought that with such an inspira- happy there. I hoped she could still tell boro), Margie S. Matthis(Owensboro), Phillip D. Hardesty(Deceased 3-10-03, tional faith-filled person such as Mrs. jokes and take people candy – but real- Owensboro), Jeannie Best, (Owensboro), Nancy Hamilton(Whitesville), John R. Hardesty was, the article would be good ized her condition would probably not let Hardesty(Owensboro), Patrick C. Hardesty(Philpot), Anthony D. Hardesty(Rockport, for a Mothers’ Day tribute in the May her. It is not hard for me to still envision IN). Margaret had 33 grandchildren and 3 great granchildren. WKC. her jogging across the street to see us but Margaret Hardesty was a member of very hard to think that will never happen Blessed Mother Parish since 1949, raised again. 12 children, and sent all of them through One day, not long before her health Jesus In The Eucharist the Catholic School System. began to fade, I heard her call my name Sender Of The Spirit - Tina Hardy, Owensboro. Ky. and saw her begin to quickly shuffle her little legs toward me. She wanted to tell me a story and I obliged even though I Healing Conference Hugs was in a hurry myself – as always. Thank for Mrs. God, that day, I waited for her. October 24 - 25, 2008 She began her story by saying that she Hines Center – Philpot Ky. Hardesty had been extremely depressed the previ- Let me intro- ous few days, feeling lonely and wishing Sponsored by: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Books duce you to someone would visit her. As she put it - 270-689-9485 Mrs. Hard- – she “was feeling sorry for herself.” She esty. Imagine said she prayed in very plain and simple a woman in terms for God to send her a hug and she her seventies, wanted to tell me how God had amaz- spry, full of ingly answered that prayer Recovery from Tornado Damage Margaret Hardesty life, the mother In our neighborhood is a Baptist (Continued from page 9) of twelve chil- church that has a child care program. through the administration of Mrs. Grapes dren, now widowed. I knew Mrs. Hard- Often the staff will take the children for to applicants who apply through the Allen esty from having grown up in the very walks and on this particular day they had County Relief program. neighborhood where she and her husband decided to take seventeen of the children Ms Patrick is establishing contact raised their large family. Having moved for a stroll – each one holding a section of with those affected by the storm in order back to that neighborhood several years a long rope and walking in a safe, single to provide assistance. She stated that she ago with my wife and two kids, I rekin- file line with their adult supervisors. As was most impressed by the humility and dled my relationship with her as well as God would have it on this day, they de- gratitude of the people as they received the many wonderful memories of child- cided to walk along the sidewalk in front assistance from neighbors and other as- hood days spent with her family. And a of Mrs. Hardesty’s house and passed by sistance agencies. Many seek help for wonderful family it is. Her children were not long after her broken-hearted request only the most basic needs and have not polite, smart, caring, funny and in love of God. As the children filed past Mrs. made requests beyond those needs. Many with each other. It was amazing watching Hardesty said to them, “What a wonderful stories were shared about the terrors of them manage such a large family on a sin- morning for a walk.” Suddenly, one little the storm, the narrow escapes from death gle, meager income and how they worked boy broke away from the rope and ran to- and the sad tales of those that did not es- together to make ends meet. Being privi- ward her with his little arms outstretched cape. leged to observe the way they lived was to give her the hug she had prayed for. There are limits to what the Federal one of the greatest lessons of my life. Her prayer must have reached a special government can do to aid those in need, After we moved back into the neigh- Left to right are Richard Murphy, Cath- part of heaven because as the little boy what insurance can cover the cost of and borhood, Mrs. Hardesty, then living olic Charities of Owensboro, Bonnie finished with his hug, she looked up and what a person or family can do to pull alone, would often visit with us. And Adams, St. Vincent DePaul Central saw the other sixteen children had lined themselves up by the boot straps the re- because she ran everywhere she went - I City, and Chuck Payne, Director of St. up behind him wanting theirs. cover. One of the ironies of disasters is would see her almost daily jogging across Vincent DePaul for the Diocese of Ow- “Steve,” she said. “That morning God that they draw people together to rise to the street to speak to me or Lisa or the ensboro. Bonnie Adams and Chuck gave me seventeen hugs.” meet the challenge of moving toward re- kids. She would often bring some little Payne received a check for $7,500 to I know that all across the world peo- covery. We learn that we need one an- piece of cake or candy or tell a joke one assist St. Vincent DePaul with disas- ple are praying to God for matters that are other, and remember that the next time it of her grandkids had called to tell her – ter recovery after 2-5-08 tornado from of extreme importance. World leaders are could be any one us with the need for as- but more often than not she came to give Catholic Charities USA; presented by praying for peace, parents praying for a sistance. us a hug, tell us she loved us and then jog dying child, couples are begging God to Richard Murphy. “There Are A Variety of Gifts, But The Same Spirit.” The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 15 1 Corinthians 12:4 By Mel Howard OWENSBORO,Ky. - A small group from the Hispanic Catholic Community of Saints Joseph and Paul parish here took it upon themselves recently to appeal for support for Centro Latino, located at 524 Locust St. in Owensboro which was in need of an increase in operating funds. One family, Yolanda Gonzales and her husband, Jaime Navarrete, with their chil- dren Naomi and Nina, organized a tamale making event in the parish hall for peo- ple who wanted the real thing. Expertly cooked tamales, using authentic Mexican family recipes were for sale to the com- munity. Tamales are typically prepared during Christmas and holidays when whole extended families gather to visit and celebrate the season. Typically, the women make the tamales while the men are outside doing the grilling or cooking Above, making tamales in St. Joseph and Paul Parish Hall are from left, Lupe Roblero, Sr. Fran Wilhelm, OSU, Julia Men- of the beef or pork meat.” Jaime and I doza, Claudia Sedillo, Jaime Navarrete, Mariana Sedillo, and Yolanda Gonzales. In the picture above right, Julia Mendoza want our girls to experience the tradition. filled a pot with tamales to cook. At lower right, Jaime Navarrete and Claudia Sedillo cleaned corn husks. Staff Photos It is something families can do when they Joseph Shelter in Owensboro came early that Satur- get together.” day morning to shred the cooked pork for the tamales. The working group gathered in the Later, the parish group helped to clean the corn husks, kitchen of the parish hall early on Sat- and kneaded the masa dough; a white finely ground urday March 15 to prepare the tamales. corn meal. A not too spicy chili sauce was mixed with Sister Fran Wilhelm, OSU, Director of the pulled pork. Then, side by side, the whole group Centro Latino, and six people got togeth- worked to spoon the masa into a corn husk, put about a er just as Mexican extended families do few tablespoons of the meat on the masa, folded the corn to cook tamales, each one sharing any husk, and put each one in large pots with a pan filled part of the work. with tamales above a small amount of water. The tama- Two men who go to the Saint Benedict les were then cooked over steam for about an hour. Seeing God’s Creation with Artists’ Eyes: Landscape Painting en Plein Air June 14-16, 2008 Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center It was like a choreographed stage play. Each person went about the work, taking Arrive by 6 p.m. Friday turns at what needed to be done with no one really directing the effort. A few times, Depart after lunch Sunday Yolanda or Jaime had to leave and go to a nearby store for more supplies. After cook- ing the tamales were packaged into halk-dozen bunches for customers coming to pick Facilitated by Mary Fuhrmann of Murray, Ky. up their orders. But that wasn’t all, there was still a lot of cleaning to do afterwards. Mary Fuhrmann received an M.A. in Art from George Peabody College/ The group consisting of Claudia Sedillo, her daugher, Mariana, age 13, Julia Mendoza Vanderbilt University and has studied plein air painting from nationally known artists and participated in Paint-outs in New Harmony, Ind. She is a and Guadalupe Roblero, and Sister Fran Wilhelm, and Jaime Navarrete, and Yolanda member of the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association, National Museum of Gonzales just pulled together and got it done. In all - this group of dedicated people Women in the Arts, and Murray Art Guild. She heads the Art and Environment cooked over 400 tamales that day and made close to $350 for Centro Latino. Committee at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Murray. Yolanda Gonzales said that she became aware of Centro Latino’s need from hear- ing about it at Church” “People talk about helping all the time, so I said ‘Let’s do it!’ Plein Air or Open Air landscape painting refers to a very old tradition of painting landscapes in real time, I don’t wait for other people to do it. The first Tamale fund-raiser in December 2007 in the environment itself. Come and enjoy the scenic was such a success that I thought we should do it again. So, I just asked for help and outdoors at Mount St. Joseph and allow yourself to these ladies came to help. This would not have been possible without their help and capture bits of God’s beauty on canvas. their presence just made the experience more enjoyable.” Sister Fran said this is the first fund raiser of its kind from parishes in 2008 for the Resident: $165 Commuter: $115 (Limit 12 participants) benefit of Centro Latino. A collection was also taken up at St. Stephen Cathedral par- Registrations: ish the weekend of March 8-9 for Centro Latino. Information about Centro Latino is Call Kathy McCarty at (270) 229-0200 Ext. 413 available from Sister Fran Wilhelm, OSU (270/683-2541) or Sister Rosemary Keough, or email: [email protected] OSU (270/691-9832.) Visit us online at www.msjcenter.org 16 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008

In the photo above, retreat participants and leaders L to R back row - Andy St. Thomas More Retreat: Stevens, Fr. Patrick Reynolds, Joe Taratino, Hannah Gilland, Martha Floyd, David PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Thomas more, Paducah, held a Parish Retreat (Koinonia) the Culbertson, Mary Grinnell, Bernie Hayden, Lucy Milliano, Sr. Lucy Bonifas, Terry weekend of February 29 through March 2, 2008 during the 4th weekend of Lent. Par- Larbes, Jim Tidwell, Pam Malast, Lori Wiggins, David Mast, Mike Malast, Mike ticipants joined with leaders to grow as a community of faith and focused on the Pas- Polashock, Steve Hohman, Melisa Mast; L to R Middle row - Pat Brockenborough, chal Mystery of Christ as they continued the walk on their Lenten journey. Lillie Watson, Monica Kim, Karen Edwards, Phyllis Stovesand, Angie Nelson, Maria Stuckenborg, Ann Vaughn, Betty Polashock, Bill Murphy; L to R Front row - Maggie Langston, Carly Dannenmueller, Dolores Webber, Suzanne Dannenmueller, Judy Milford, Lynn Brown, Heather Overby, Peggy Culbertson, Brian Larbes, and Danny Thomas. Missy Eckenberg Photo

Cruise with a Cause 09’

A Mission Trip To Our Sister Dio- cese? A “Fun”d Raising Cruise Vacation? .....

Or Both ... No Problem, Mon! Come join the Diocesan Office for Social Concerns Director Rich- ard Murphy, Mary Danhauer (cur- rently working in Jamaica for the last three years) and Faith In Travel, for a 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise From Galveston, Texas aboard Royal Caribbean Voyager Of The Seas. Plaque Dedication Cruise with a Cause will set sail Sister Michele Morek, congregational February 1, 2009. We will have the Catholic Educators Keeping Up leader for the Ursuline Sisters of Mount opportunity to visit our Sister Dio- Nineteen teachers and administrators from Holy Name School attended the 105th Saint Joseph, left, and Sister Marie Ju- cese during port of call in Jamaica. NCEA Convention in Indianapolis the last week of March. The Convention pro- lie Fecher hold a plaque dedicated to We are so excited to be able to bring vided the opportunity for the teachers to attend classes in their teaching fields Dr. Raymond J. Maras during a dedica- much needed supplies, AND $125 while also getting to see the latest products used in the classroom. The par- tion ceremony on March 19 at Maple will be donated for each cabin that is ticipants were Beth Crafton, Tracey McGowan, Sister Laurita Spalding, Phyllis Mount. Dr. Maras, who was a friend of booked through Faith in Travel. Brown, Holly Farina, Kim Stallings, Vickie Stumph, Connie McFarland, Denise Sister Marie Julie’s father, Con Fecher, For more information call Kenny Nash, Jackie Caudill, Daryl Hagan, Francine Hatfield, Audrey Young, Sandy Flem- was a devoted Ursuline supporter and Trowbridge at Faith In Travel 270-389- ing, Denise Roethemeier, Judy Jenkins, Malissa Crafton, Pattye Tweddell, and education advocate who passed to 1002 or visit http://www.cruisewitha- Janet Barkley. HNE Photo eternal life April 26, 2007. cause.makeswebsites.com/ The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 17

St. Charles Parish Lenten Fish Fry A Win-Win For Parish Adults, Youth, and the Public By Judy Willett; pictures by John Ed parish facilities and educational activities in anticipation of neighbors, friends, and new acquaintances. Ballard for our youth. people in the community coming to share Whatever their assignment, each pa- For several years now in rural Carlisle Saint Charles parishioners start mid- a meal with us. People in the area all look rishioner pitches in to accommodate our County of western Ky. We at St. Charles week with preparations. Thursday eve- forward to enjoying limitless fish, hush guests with courteous service. We truly have hosted our annual Lenten fish fries ning potatoes are wrapped, tables set up, puppies and french fries, then topping appreciate all who come to enjoy the on the Fridays of Lent. The revenue from then Friday morning, cabbage is shred- it off with homemade desserts. There is food and be with us during the fridays of this fundraiser goes for upkeep of our ded and white beans are put on to cook all time to socialize, reminisce, and make Lent. Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Dr. Richard Johnson presents How do we heal? We know that God heals, but how can we become more open to Maple Mount, Ky. Virtues for Healing allow God to heal us? The New Testament in Christ offers many examples of people who come to 38TH ANNUAL PICNIC September 12 - 14, 2008 Jesus to be healed. One who stands out is Sunday, Sept. 7 Mt. St. Joseph Retreat Center the woman who had hemorrhaged for many For the Benefit of the Retired Ursuline Sisters Maple Mount, KY years. She believes: “If only I can touch the Serving times: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by Family Life Of- hem of his garment, I will be healed.” fice, Diocese of Owensboro How do we approach Jesus with this same Dr. Johnson is nationally rec- burning desire for healing? One way we do ognized for his pioneering work this is by virtue. “Human virtues form the soul in Maturing Adult Faith Forma- …” (US Catholic Catechism for Adults, pg. tion and Spiritual Gerontology. 315). Virtues give us the freedom to approach He is invited into many parishes, dioceses, and God with the desire for healing. religious communities for consultation, work- A second retreat this fall will focus on shops, retreats, and other educational work. His “Virtues for Healing in Christ.” Dr. Johnson latest book: Parish Ministry for Maturing Adults: will return to lead the retreat. The retreat will Principles, Plans, and Bold Proposals (23rd Pub- take place the weekend of September 12-14 Raffle Tickets Only $2 Each lications, 2007) charts a refreshing and compel- at Mt. St. Joseph Retreat Center, just outside ling new course for faith formation for maturing of Owensboro. A fee of twenty-five dollars, NOW AVAILABLE! adults. payable at registration, is requested. For the Get your tickets from any Dr. Johnson is a practicing Roman Catholic; he remainder of the cost of the weekend, grants Ursuline Sister or call: and his wife Sandra live in St. Louis; they have from area health institutions are being sought. three grown children and three grandchildren. To obtain more information about the retreat, 270-229-4103, ext. 278 contact the Family Life Office of the Diocese How do we heal? at 270-683-1545. Please Join Us at Our Picnic! Fr. Ray Clark God of compassion, Father of all good- This question arose for some who had partici- ness, to heal the wounds of our sins and self- pated in a Healing Retreat last fall. Dr. Richard ishness they bring upon us, you bid us turn to Johnson, a Catholic psychologist presented his fasting, prayer and sharing with our neighbor. findings that most people suffer more from their When our weakness causes discouragement, emotional response to sickness than from the sick- let your compassion fill us with hope and lead ness itself. Dr. Johnson also shared the gifts that us through a Lent of repentance to the beauty each person possesses in order to respond in heal- of Easter joy. (alternate Opening Prayer, Third ing ways to sickness. Sunday of Lent). License #0290 www.ursulinesmsj.org. 18 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 “Created and Redeemed” Christopher West and Pope John The Diocese of Owensboro Presents a Symposium on Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” Paul II’s Theology of the Body through Christopher West’s Program “Created By Rev. Richard Meredith and Redeemed” I have had two distinct introductions to Pope John Paul II’s At Brescia University doctrine collectively called a “Theology of the Body.” He became Taylor Lecture Hall pope in October, 1978, the same year I was ordained as a priest. I September 19-20, 2008 remember the somewhat sensationalized press reports less than a Schedule: 6:30 -9:00 p.m. Fri. year later (September, 1979) which told of his Wednesday audi- 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Sat. ences on the topic of human sexuality. To see what he was actu- ally doing I got a copy of the “Osservatore Romano” (the Vati- Cost: Pre-registration $10 (on or before can’s newspaper) and read the English language text of his talk. Sept. 3) $15 after Sept. 3. Lunch is on Clearly, Pope your own. Look for more information John Paul II to come. Check out the Christopher was not afraid to West web - http://www.christopherwest.com/ speak of delicate subjects. I had nev- Sponsored by the Owensboro Diocesan er read anything quite like it in papal Offices of Family, Social Concerns,and Faith Formation, Ascension Press, and literature. This was an in-depth ex- The Theology of the Body Institute. amination of the Genesis accounts of Register with Donna Biggs, Faith Formation Office, 1-270-683-1545 the creation of man and woman from a philosophical and theological per- spective aimed at giving a renewed Christian anthropology of the human Liturgical music publisher awards person. He was speaking of human sexuality, erotic love, and chastity in grants to more than 40 parishes the original design of God. While amazed, I did not subscribe to the pa- PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) -- Forty-four parishes in the United States received per nor did I follow the project as it $114,000 in assistance this year through the OCP parish grants program. Since the unfolded. I thought I was doing well program started in 2001 more than $800,000 has been awarded to 400 churches. just to keep up with his other frequent Parishes in every diocese in the country have received benefits. In the Owensboro encyclicals. diocese, Saint Joseph Church in Bowling Green was a given an OCP grant. About four years ago, as Pope John Paul II was nearing then end of his life, one of Based in Portland, OCP is a nonprofit publisher of liturgical music and worship our seminarians (now soon to be ordained deacon) Mr. Josh McCarty gave me a set of resources, formerly called Oregon Catholic Press. “Service to the church is one of audio CDs by Christopher West. He didn’t say much about them, but just gave them the guiding principles of our company,” said John Limb, the publisher, in a state- to me. I had never heard of West, but I was intrigued by the title– “Naked without ment. “We’re a not-for-profit, but we are a successful company, thanks in large part Shame” – and by the topic, the pope’s “Theology of the Body.” The boxed set sat on to the support we’ve received from churches.” Limb added that “being in a position a shelf for several months, but kept nagging for a hearing. Finally I put the set in my to give back to the communities that have helped us spread the Gospel of Jesus car and began to listen. Christ is a tremendous blessing.” My first impression was that West might be deranged, he became so excited as he spoke of the pope’s work he practically shouted. More than once on the first CD am a member supported the idea. The committee for the ongoing formation of priests I thought of chucking the whole thing out the window (but I do not litter). Instead, which I chair also concurred. Ultimately the diocesan offices for Youth Ministry, Lay I kept listening and focusing on what the man was saying. Through all his intensity Ministry & Formation, Catholic Schools, Faith Formation, and Ongoing Formation I concurred with the content of the lecture. Section by section I was being offered of Priests have all collaborated in hosting Mr. West in the presentation of his pro- insights powerfully affirmed by my knowledge of Catholic faith and my own personal gram– “Created & Redeemed: Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body” Friday night and pastoral experience. I realized that I was hearing the fruits of Pope John Paul’s September 19 through Saturday, September 20, at Brescia University. All the people first project as pope. The more I heard, the more I valued what I was hearing and of Western Kentucky are invited to these presentations. We have arranged for Mr. ended up listening to the set twice. Several times I have recommended the CDs to pa- West to make a special presentation to the priests and deacons of the diocese that Fri- rishioners and have purchased and given many sets away now myself. Then I ordered day morning and afternoon at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Through the services of a copy of the pope’s book to gain a first-hand appreciation of the pope’s insights. Ascension Press, Mr. West’s books and videos will be available for sale at the event. First I read “The Theology of the Body: Human Love in the Divine Plan” (Pauline More than any other person in the history of the Church, Pope John Paul II brings Books &Media, 1997). Then I purchased and read the much revised and extended the light of the Gospel to shine with healing and hope for redemption upon human critical edition of the work re-titled, “Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology sexuality and the quest for love. There is so much hurt, confusion, and conflict sur- of the Body” (Pauline Books & Media, 2006). For me it was like reading and studying rounding our so vulnerable sexuality that many cannot even perceive the Creator’s a work by one of the ancient fathers of the Church, so in-depth and with such care did good design for erotic love as meant to be the free gift of persons imaging God. The it explore the word of God and the Gospel to understand the human person and experi- inherently beautiful reality of chastity has been so fouled in the mind of the present ence in the light of revelation. I have seldom found such richness and help for virtuous culture that it is considered either inane or insane. Our children are sexualized as living in Christ as I have found in this first and most exceptional work of Pope John objects of immodesty and pornography. Parents and grandparents cohabit unmarried Paul. As soon as I was convinced that Mr. West authentically presented the pope’s and marriage suffers confusion around the world. The culture of death is rooted in the work in a format which most people could appreciate, I ordered some of West’s video corruption of human sexuality and the love by which it was meant to serve and lead to DVDs and presented them at my parish. joy. Pope John Paul II’s teachings tell the truth with love and while he challenges he About two years ago, I began to arrange for Mr. West to come to Owensboro. The never scolds or condemns. He teaches with the heart of Christ. You deserve to hear diocesan committee reviewing chastity and abstinence education materials of which I this message and Christopher West delivers it well. In Your Charity, Pray for the Repose of the Soul of Sister The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 19 Charlesine Bowling, O.S.U. High School, Hardinsburg (1976-82). She Mother’s Day Novena Maple Mount — Sister Charlesine Bowl- served as teacher and principal in many A Symbol of Love for All our Mothers ing, 96, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville Joseph, died April 3, 2008, at Mount Saint and in Nebraska. Living and Deceased Joseph, in her 77th year of religious life. From 1988 until her retirement in A native of Athertonville in LaRue Let Us Pray for your Mother. 2002, she was an outreach minister with The Diocesan Shrine, Mary, Mother of the County, she was an educator for 55 years. the Red Cross in Louisville. As long as She grew up in a deeply Catholic home, Church and Model of all Christians invites she was able, she tried to bring joy and you to enroll you Mother and other loved where her parents often prayed, sang, and peace to those she visited. played instruments with their eight chil- one in our Solemn Novena to all Mothers. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Beginning on Sunday, May 11th, all those dren. Three of Sister Charlesine’s sisters and the members of her religious commu- joined the Sisters of Loretto, and one of enrolled will share nine days of remembrance nity. at the Holy Mass, and in prayers offered her brothers became a priest in the Louis- The funeral Mass was at 10:30 a.m. April 7 at Mount Saint Jo- ville Archdiocese. at our Marian Shrine. Your petitions will seph, with burial in the convent cemetery. Glenn Funeral Home, be placed at the foot of the statue of our She served as teacher and principal Owensboro, handled arrangements. at St. Thomas More, Paducah (1948-51) Mother, Mary, during the Solemn Novena Memorial gifts may take the form of donations to the Ursu- with a “Bouquet” of sentiments as hundreds and St. Paul High School, Leitchfield line Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple (1956-57). She taught at St. Romuald of carnations will be used as a backdrop for Mount, KY 42356. our Mother’s Day Novena. Each carnation represents a mother, living (red carnation) Baze Ruling Sidesteps The Critical Issues; Death or deceased (white carnation). This flower at the Shrine will become a symbol of love, Penalty System Remains As Flawed As Ever gratitude and joy that our mothers have April 16, 2008 – The U.S. Supreme Court decision almost seven months since an execution – the longest brought into our lives. upholding Kentucky’s lethal injection protocol side- period of time without an execution since a 17-month Prayer for Mother’s Day Novena steps the critical issues surrounding the death penalty hiatus that stretched from early 1981 into late 1982. Loving Mother of the Redeemer, Gate of Heaven, debate in the U.S., the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish “Now, with the possible resumption of executions, Star of the Sea, assist your people who have fallen, as we the Death Penalty said today. we renew our commitment to discuss the critical is- strive to rise again. To the wonderment of nature you bore “The death penalty system was a flawed public sues surrounding the death penalty system,” Delahanty your Creator, yet remained a virgin after as before. You who policy before the Supreme Court agreed to review said. “Since the last person was executed – on Sept. 24, received Gabriel’s joyful greeting, have pity on us poor sin- Kentucky’s lethal injection protocol,” said KCADP 2007 – we have seen a number of remarkable events. ners. chairperson, Rev. Patrick Delahanty. “It was a flawed Four names have been added to the list of people Mother of the Redeemer hold close to your heart all our public policy while the Court debated the protocol. freed from death row after evidence of their innocence mothers, living and deceased. Protect, bless and lead them to And now that the Court has ruled, it remains as deep- emerged, bringing that number to at least 128. New the joys of heaven now and forever. AMEN. ly a flawed public policy as ever.” Jersey abolished the death penalty last December. Ne- Dear Shrine Committee, The relatively narrow scope of the Court’s delib- braska has no effective death penalty after its Supreme Enclosed is my donation. Please have ______CARNATION(S) erations did not address basic issues of fairness, bias, Court ruled the electric chair unconstitutional. And placed at the Diocesan Shrine. Mary, Mother of the Church/ ineffective assistance of counsel or the fact that in- the United Nations, reflecting evolving trends around Model of All Christians, for the Mother’s Day Novena, May nocent people are convicted and sentenced to death, the globe, has voted for a 11-19, 2008. Please have the following person (s) remember Delahanty added. He noted that the U.S. has gone worldwide moratorium.” during the Mother’s Day Novena: In Kentucky, a 2006 Please indicate if the person(s) is/are living or deceased. poll conducted by the 2008 WISDOM DAY University of Kentucky Name:______Survey Research Center Name:______You are invited to hear and visit with author and motivational shows 67.6% of Ken- Donor’s Name:______speaker, Lorie Duquin, from the Diocese of Buffalo, NY, tuckians believed a sen- __ returns to the Diocese for an encore tence other than the death Address:______presentation at the annual penalty was the most ap- __ Spring Day of Wisdom on propriate penalty for ag- City/State/Zip:______gravated murder. Only Send this remembrance and donation 30.5% of Kentuckians May 15, 2008 believed the death pen- to: Marian Shrine, c/o Jean Fulkerson, 526 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro. alty was the most appro- E. 13th Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101- priate penalty. 2639 Wisdom Day gathering starts at 9:00 A.M. The Coalition has To have a carnation placed in the Program starts at 9:30 A.M. launched a new, three- Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church/

year campaign to educate Model of All Christians, please send Please register by contacting Kentuckians about this the name along with the coupon below Ginny Knight-Simon and a donation of $10.00 for each name. at 270-683-1545, or flawed public policy so they will contact legisla- So that with each name a carnation will be placed near the statue of Our Blessed E-mail: [email protected] tors and urge repeal of Kentucky’s death pen- Mother along with your $10.00 offering. alty. 20 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008

Spanish Celebration! Holy Name School recently held their annual Spanish Mass and Celebration. Following the Mass, the fifth and sixth grade students enjoyed learning Spanish dances and eating food with a mexican flavor. Pictured are Alec Jameson, Henry Fowler, Alex Potts, John Landry, Dylan Payne, and Holden Staples.

Church Group Cruising the Caribbean On January 13th, 2008, about 60 members and Cruisers on the Saturday evening prior to their return friends of St. William & St. Lawrence Churches left home. The Mass ‘on the high seas’ was held in the Knottsville Kentucky, on a Comfort Koach headed to Red & Black Sea Lounge which Carnival provided as the airport in Nashville Tennessee to board a flight a courtesy to the vacationers. Pictured here are most to Miami Florida. The 7 night Caribbean Cruise left of the St. William and St. Lawrence cruise members Miami port and enjoyed gorgeous weather and a with a few additional guests who happened to be on great time on board the Carnival Ship Victory. Father board and wished to attend the Mass also. The ports Pat Bittel accompanied the group on the Cruise in of call enjoyed by the group included Cozumel & place of their Pastor, Father Tony Stevenson, who Tulum Mexico, Grand Cayman Island and Ocho Rios, was recuperating from surgery and unable to join Jamaica. (Submitted by Millie Carrico – Second to Left, in the Cruise. Father Pat provided Mass for the back row)

Math Fair “…I could see in his eyes how Holy Name School recently held a Math Fair in conjunction with the March PTO Meeting and Spaghetti Supper. The families had a great time much pain He went through.” working on fun challenges that involved math skills to solve. Pictured is Mrs. Amy Hagan working with Submitted by Mary Helen Rhodes her son, Cameron Hagan, with Jack Mayo looking DRE, St. William and St. Lawrence and why. I love Jesus. on for support. In the photo at right, Seventh grader • …I could see in his eyes how much John Meuth became the human calculator and KNOTTSVILLE,Ky. - The sixth grade pain He went through. walked around to assist any family who needed class of the Parish Religious Education • …Jesus went through so much pain materials or help in solving their challenges. Holy Program of St. William & St. Lawrence and agony to save us all. This video re- Name School Photos Parishes, viewed the video, “The Last ally struck home with me how much Je- Eighteen Hours of Jesus’ Life” they sus loves us all. shared the thoughts and feelings expe- • …I did not know before (video) ex- rienced during the viewing. Following actly the suffering Jesus did for us…the In Imitation of are excerpts from the papers written by video showed how His body took all of the students. this. I never knew Jesus (in the garden) The Master • …Jesus took the pain willingly to was so stressed and scared. This would save us, so that we could go to heaven. be a good movie to show people. I love In the picture at left: on Holy • …I knew the basic story. Not like the Lord Jesus Christ. Thursday, Father Tony Jones, that. No idea. Just to watch Him beaten • …the movie had all the steps of how pastor at Parish of the Im- made me hurt all over. and where He was crucified. maculate, washes a foot of • …I think this movie really opened • …I would not like to be in Jesus Lynn Cesar, candidate for Re- my eyes to what really happened on His footsteps. He was a brave man. ception into Full Communion journey. • …I think it was sick…they should at the Easter Vigil. Photo for • …watching this video made me re- not have done that. Immaculate Parish by Dave ally, really think what Jesus did for us McBride St. Thomas More Parish’s Celebration of the Paschal Triduum The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 21

Holy Thursday - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Washing of the feet - In this gesture of humble service, the Fr. Pat Reynolds and Padre Eduardo Marugo wash the feet of a representative group from the assem- Good Friday - Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion bly. This gesture is a reminder that we are called to be of service to one another. Veneration of the Cross - This ancient tradition of the church provides an op- portunity for the faithful to reverence the cross. Glynn Smith, seminarian Steve Hohman, Chad Perrewe, and Mike Wurth bring the cross forward.

Rice bowl offerings - Monetary gifts for the poor take on a special significance. The sacrifices of Lent are brought forth to Pastoral Council member, Sam McNeill, to as- sist those in need. Easter Vigil of the Resur- rection of the Lord - St. Thomas More welcomes those who have received the sacraments Celebration of Baptism of Confirmation and Baptism - Back row - L to R - Michael Chesnut, RCIA Coordinator, Fr. Pat Reynolds, seminarian Steve Hohm- - Death to sin and life in God are sealed anew in faith an; middle row L to R - Neophyte Susan Wurth, Katherine Ballard, through the life-giving water Lynda Peters, Jason Ferren, Shayne Veatch, Ricky Martin (Not present of Baptism. Fr. Pat Reynolds - Tony Miliano and Edwardo Palomino Orozco); front row - Baptized prepares to baptize Madelyn - Madelyn and Zachary Ybarzabal and Zachary Ybarzabal in the font as parents Susan Reception to Full Communion and Confirmation and Steve provide encour- agement. (in photo at right) - L to R top row - Tony Miliano, Edwardo Orozco, Susan Wurth, Jason Ferren, Katherine Ballard, Lynda Peters, Shayne Veatch, and Ricky Martin (partially obscured) are joined by their spon- sors as they prepare for the anointing with Chrism. 22 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Thousands Of Every Age And Background Entered The Catholic Church On Holy Saturday WASHINGTON,D.C. - Tens of thousands of people from around the country were received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, Holy Saturday, on March 22, through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Called catechumens, they were baptized, confirmed and received Holy Communion on that day. In addition, others known as candidates and who already had a valid baptism were admitted into full com- munion with the Catholic Church. The numbers vary across dioceses and those who joined were of every age and came from all walks of life. The Diocese of Orange, California, for example, baptized more than 650 people and welcomed more than 500 others into full communion at the Easter Vigil. In Texas, the Diocese of Aus- tin reports it welcomed 314 catechumens and 522 candidates; the Diocese of Fort Worth welcomed 390 catechumens and 529 candidates. Jill Faulkner, an RCIA candidate in St. Stephen Cathedral parish was initiated. into the Church on Holy Saturday night. With Most of those who came into the Bishop John McRaith are Jeff and Nancy Bressette and their children Vincent, Devon, Valora and Aiden Brussette. At right church through the RCIA program were rear is Donnie Millay, who was confirmed. At left of this photo are part of the parish RCIA team, Sue Borders, Wilma Stall- adults, but in some instances children were ings, Mark Stallings, Fr. Suresh, Sr. Martha Keller, OSU, and Bressette family sponsors Jim Ivey, Linda Ivey, and Mary Nell part of both groups, usually with families Ivey. Lois Rutigliano photos who entered the church together. In most instances, there was a sentiment of finally coming home. When Kimberly Grub moved from Texas to Rhode Island, she decided to embark upon something she’d been wanting to do for a long time: get closer to God. Feeling the discomfort that comes in moving to a new place, she found comfort and community at St. Lucy’s Church in Middletown. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ancient rite that was reinstated after the Second Vatican Council and is the regular way for adults to come into the Church. According to the latest annual figures from the Official Catholic Directory, almost 64,500 adults were baptized in the church in the United States last year, and almost 93,000 came

St. Mary of the Woods Parish welcomed seven new members March 22 during the Easter Vigil. Conformed and receiving First Eucharist were Brandi Baker, Eric Huff, Tim Mattingly, Eric Roberts, Joanna Roberts, and Todd Roberts. Samantha Roberts was baptized. Staff Photo into full communion. In the Diocese of Owensboro, Ky., the Office of Liturgy announced that 79 catechumens and 163 candidates joined the church at Easter. Here is a listing of all of our Catechumens and Candidates who entered the Church on Holy Saturday: Some of the 18 new members of the Parish of the Immaculate pose immediately Catechumens after the Easter Vigil (from left to right, back row: Cole Sturgeon, Lynn Cesar, Trey Dana Allen, Kathryn Baird, Sara Bellew, Stacy Bowlds, Devon Bressette, Vincent Bres- Pedley, Matt Warren, Allen Cox, Jim Goodwin and Jackie Edge); (front row from sette, Valora Bressette, Jeff Bressette, Victoria Brown, Ashley Burkhead, Ambeli Burk- left to right: Cyndi Sturgeon, Chivonne Rutman, Julie Warren, Elizabeth Warren, head, Amanda Cates, Wes Cates, Payton Cox, Dena Davis, Sheree Denham, Gordon Dick- Will Warren, Angie Cox, Koby Cox, Payton Cox, Christa Dukate, and Jennifer Del erson, Loree Eckstein, Juanita Lynn Edge, Carol Ell, Amber Goldsberry, James Goodwin, Rio). Photo for Immaculate Parish by Dave McBride Continued on page 23 EnteringThe Catholic Church On Holy Saturday (Continued from page 22) The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 23 Jeremy Johns, Carolyn Johnson, Richard Johnson, Michael Jones, Car- rie Jones, Aria Kidd, Megan Lanham, Bryan Lee, Chelsie Lee, Nathan Logsdon, Jimmy Owens, Zachary Payne, Cody Perry, Nathan Rhodes, Ashlee Richardson, Jennifer Del Rio, Nikki Roby, Lisa Ross, Tasha Satterly, Mandi Seibert, Taylor Shipley, Taylor Simmons, Chealsey Simmons, Richard Skinner, Timothy South, Paul Tapp, Ronnie Todd, April Vindhurst, Elizabeth Warren, William Warren, Luke Williams, Robert Williams, Lori Wood Candidates Briana Alvey, Lillie Arbogast, Chris Armstrong, Kathy Aull, Phillip Baird, Brandi Baker, Katherine Ballard, Stacey Barnett, James Bielins- ki, Carolyn Blythe, Cierra Boarman, Rachael Boothe, Nancy Bressette, Christy Bryce, Scott Burden, Jeanette Buser, Randy Cash, Terra Caudi- ll, Vickie Cawood, Jennifer Cawood, Robert Cawood, Lynn Cesar, Roy Cornelius, Delores Cornelius, Judy Covington, Koby Cox, Allen Cox, Angie Cox, Justin Crice, Alan Cunningham, Lauren Dalzell, Andrea Dickens, Nadine Dieringer, Christa Dukate, Cassie Dunbar, Stan Eck- enberg, Jacqueline Edge, Jill Faulkner, Katie Fentress, Norma Fentress, Kiara Fernandez, Jason Ferron, Kamona Fields, Mary Fitch, Robbie Fitch, Alan Frederick, Sandra Gager, Kelley Galloway, Kendall Gar- nett, Virginia Gould, Jean Grant, Sugar Griggs, Kathy Hancock, Sandi Hardesty, Nann Harwood, Jessica Henderson, Jennifer Henning, Sam- uel Hite, George Holland, Gary Hudson, Eric Huff, Patricia Huffines, Ricky Martin II, Hal Jones, Adrienne Kinnin, Kevin Koble, Stephanie Kupper, Joy Ling, Susan Livesay, Audrey Loeffler, Jessi Lowe, Chris Madison Kim Madison, Leigh Malone, Maria Masterson, Phillip Mat- thews, Tim Mattingly, Karla Mattingly, Shawn Maxie, Doug Mayer, St. Romuald Catholic Church in Hardinsburg is proud Drew Mayer, Stephanie McClathery, Christopher McLeary, Marina to welcome our new members who were received into McWilliams, Kimberly Meier, Heather Mendez, Sharon Morgan, full communion at the Easter Vigil on March 22. Pictured James Northington, Donald Null, Trey Pedley, Lynda Peters, Jason above left to right are — Top row: Fr. Tony Bickett (pas- Pirtle, Cheryl Powell, Paul Priest, Doris Priest, Sasha Rich, Ric Rich- tor), Jason Pirtle, Raymond Shirley, Doug Taul; 3rd row: ardson, Todd Roberts, Joana Roberts, Joseph Rubsam, Chivonne Rut- Sharon Morgan, Sandi Hardesty, Patricia Huffines; 2nd man, Mitzi Schuler, Julie Shipley, Raymond Shirley, Christa Simmons, row: Doris Priest, Norma Fentress, Kim Meier, Tasha. Stephanie Skaggs, Jalayne Smith, Doratha Stahl, Diana Steele, Bran- Satterly, Cody Perry, Marie Rose (CRE) Front: Katie Fen- don Steward, Rodney Stone, Laurie Straub, Cyndi Sturgeon, Cole Stur- tress, Luke Williams, Robert Williams geon, David Sutton, Danny Sutton, Mary Beth Sutton, James Tallent, At right, Paul Huffines completed his initiation into Kristie Taul, Doug Taul, Julie Thomas, Lisa Updegraff, Shayne Veatch, the Church at the Easter Vigil. Fr. Tony is anointing Paul Jordan Walker, David Warren, Julie Warren, Carrie Wilkerson, Wendy with oil during the Sacrament of Confirmation. Looking Will, Alissa Wimsatt, Sylvia Woody, Susan Wurth, Joyce Young, Brian on is his wife Patricia Huffines, who was received into Zolner. the Church at the Easter Vigil. Submitted by Marie Rose Catechism from Thomas Merton, The Seven Storey Mountain, page 217: “If people had more appreciation of what it means to be converted from rank, savage paganism, from the spiritual level of a cannibal or of an ancient Roman, to the living faith and to the Church, they would not think of catechism as something trivial or unimportant. Usually the word suggests the matter-of-course instructions that children have to go through before First Communion and Confirmation. Even where it is a matter-of-course, it is one of the most tremendous things in the world, this planting of the word of God in a soul. It takes a conversion to really bring this home. “I was never bored. I never missed an instruc- tion, even when it cost me the sacrifice of some of my old amusements and attractions, which had such a strong hold over me and, while I had been impatient of delay from the Father Tony Jones, pastor at Parish of the Immaculate, prepares to receive into Full Communion moment I had come to that first sudden decision, I now and to confirm these 14 candidates at the Easter Vigil: (right to left front row only): Julie Warren and husband, Matt Warren, Angie Cox and husband, Allen Cox, Lynn Cesar, Trey Pedley, Cole Stur- began to burn with desire for Baptism, and to throw out geon and his mother, Cyndi Sturgeon, Chivonne Rutman, Lauren Dalzell, Jackie Edge (behind the hints and try to determine when I would be received into altar server, Matt St. Clair), Christa Dukate, Jennifer Del Rio (behind Father Tony) and Jim Goodwin. the Church.” Photo for Immaculate Parish by Dave McBride 24 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 People From Every Parish Make Presence Felt at Chrism Mass Fr. Thomas hopes that other parishes will also encourage their young people By Dawn C. Ligibel to attend in the future. “I don’t know if As more than 160 students, parents, kids in other parishes even know what teachers and parishioners of Sts. Peter the Chrism Mass is. These children get and Paul in Hopkinsville loaded into to see the oils blessed and when I use the three buses and several private vehicles oils throughout the year, they know that on Tuesday, March 18, most had no idea they prayed with the bishop when the oils of the impression they would make on were blessed.” their bishop and many others who gath- “It makes your heart feel so good to ered in the Sportscenter in Owensboro for see them (the school children) all in their the Chrism Mass. uniforms,” agreed Libby Downs, Pastoral “As I looked at the crowd of people Associate for Sts. Peter and Paul. “They who had traveled to be together to cel- are so intent, especially when the bishop ebrate the Chrism Mass, I couldn’t help is blessing the oils. They are so concen- but be thankful for each and every one trated on what he is doing.” who made the effort to come together on Several parishioners from Sts. Peter this special night,” reflected Bishop John and Paul also enjoyed seeing the nearly Nearly 60 middle school students from Sts. Peter and Paul School in Hopkinsville McRaith. “It was then that I noticed that 60 school children at the Chrism Mass. enjoyed being together with the diocese this year’s Chrism Mass at the Sportscen- one whole section was full of just young “The kids had a great turn out,” said Phil ter in Owensboro on Tuesday, March 18. Photo taken by Jim Creighton. people. It is a dream that I have had for Carsone. “We had kids all over the place behind us,” he marveled. years that our young people would come “There were no other large groups of kids,” noted Connie Fowler. “To to the Chrism Mass. I only found out see them come in and file up the steps put a smile on my face. It was great after Mass that they had come from Sts. to see them come in with their school colors on,” she added. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Hop- Scott Marks, Principal of Sts. Peter and Paul School, hopes to continue kinsville. It was such an inspiration for encouraging the middle school children to attend the Chrism Mass each me and I pray that many more will follow year. “We are providing them with every opportunity to enhance their this example in years to come.” Catholic identity and spiritual growth,” Marks explained. “I challenge other parishes to encour- “We are supposed to set the example for them,” agreed Nicole Mowen, age people to attend the Chrism Mass,” first-year seventh grade teacher at the school. “What better way is there stated Fr. John Thomas, Pastor of Sts. Pe- than to make a big deal out of going (to the Chrism Mass) by renting the ter and Paul. “It supports the priests and buses and letting them have half of the next day off from school,” she our bishop. It broadens our knowledge of added. the Church,” he explained. Regardless of time off from school or any extra credit offered, the “It is a good opportunity for people to school children were excited to attend the Chrism Mass, particularly since learn about the Chrism Mass,” agreed Fr. many had attended the previous year with the school. “The ones who had Seminarian Daniel Dillard assisted Deacon Bob Shijo Vadakkumkara, Associate Pastor of already been immediately said ‘yes!’ when they were asked if they wanted Imel, left, Deacon Jack Cheasty, and Bishop John Sts. Peter and Paul. “In a way, it’s an edu- to go this year,” confirmed Mowen. McRaith at altar during the Chrism Mass. Larena cational opportunity,” he added. “They want to be there,” Downs agreed. “Many are happy to go and to Lawson Photo instill that into a young person is amazing.” The students reinforced the beliefs held by the adults. “It’s a good experience,” said thirteen-year-old Zach Childers. “Not every school gets to go.” “I went because it only happens once a year, so it’s not something you can do often,” stated fourteen-year-old Isabell Park. Hayley Rideout, also fourteen years old, enjoyed the Chrism Mass more this year than last year. “I wasn’t a Catholic last year, so it meant more to me this year,” Rideout claimed. “It meant a lot to receive the Eucharist at the mass this year,” she added. The majority of school children and parishioners agreed that two particular parts of the Mass were the most moving. “I liked it when all the priests came in. It was powerful to see them all together,” Rideout said. “Seeing all the priests, the bishop and the seminarians all in the same room was really cool,” agreed Mowen. “That was Two Hispanic young men, Totelino and cool,” echoed sixth grade teacher Lisa Loos. “That is the cool- Jesús from St. Susan’s Parish in Elk- est thing.” ton, along with Paul Witte, came for- The Most Rev. John McRaith blesses the oils that will be “It virtually awestruck her to see all those priests,” claimed ward to receive the oils from Bishop used in the coming year throughout the Owensboro Diocese Carsone, referring to his wife Ruby. “They really did look mag- McRaith at the Chrism Mass. Photo by during the Chrism Mass at the Owensboro Sportscenter on nificent.” Tami Schneider March 18. Photo by Dan Heckel Continued on page 25 People From Every Parish Make Presence The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 25 Felt at Chrism Mass (continued from page 24) Marks, who attended the Chrism Mass for the first time this year, was also moved by the procession of the priests. “It was a powerful experience to see all the priests from the diocese together. I had no idea how powerful it would be to see all the priests working in unison with the bishop,” Marks admitted. “It nourishes me personally that I get to see all the priests gathered around their bishop and to recommit themselves to him and to us,” said Downs. “It’s one of those ‘wow’ moments. It’s humbling to be a part of that,” she added. “My favorite part was when the bish- op blew into the oils,” said eleven-year- old Abby Craft, stating the other favorite portion of the Mass. “It was an unordi- Being with the people from the whole nary thing to see.” diocese at the Chrism Mass is a favor- Jean Clark, who sang with the choir ite time for Bishop John McRaith. Pho- at the Chrism Mass both last year and this to by Tami Schneider year, agreed. “The most moving part of Diocesan officials estimated that about 1,400 people gathered to recommit them- the Mass was the blessing of the oils,” selves to the ministry of the Church. Photo by Jim Creighton Clark said. “It was very impressive.” Bishop McRaith during the Chrism Mass. “Watching the Bishop mixing the “It was really neat holding the oils,” oils brought tears to my eyes,” admitted Grigsby claimed. “I knew I was going to children who attended. “For them to see the teachers, the principal, the parishioners, Fowler. “Those oils were used on me receive two of them in just a few days and the parents and their priests shows the youth how important the Chrism Mass is to our and will be used on thousands of others there I was holding them in my hands! It larger Church community.” to heal them as I was healed,” explained was an honor and a magic moment in my “It’s important to see beyond Sts. Peter and Paul,” Fr. John agreed. “Attending the Fowler who had nearly died in December life.” Chrism Mass gives them the opportunity to see the broader Church.” from an accidental overdose of prescrip- “Watching the oils go out to all the This was the first Chrism Mass Fr. Vadakkumkara has attended in this country. tion medication. parishes was real neat, because everyone He said this Chrism Mass was virtually identical to the ones celebrated in his home While watching the priests and the got to get a piece of the Chrism Mass,” country of India. “The universal Church was very much present,” Fr. Vadakkumkara bishop process into the Sportscenter and said fourteen-year-old Amy Shelton. confirmed. witnessing the bishop mixing the oils “It makes you feel like you’re con- Regardless of which part of the Mass was a favorite among those who attended, were favorites for many Sts. Peter and nected with the larger Church,” agreed the Mass itself transformed some people. “It was a very moving mass,” Rideout ad- Paul parishioners and students, seeing the parishioner Jim Creighton who has at- mitted. “It was a oils distributed to the parish representa- tended many Chrism Masses over the humbling experi- tives also touched several people. years with his wife Maria. “That’s the ence,” said Ruby Mary Grigsby, who joined the Church closest we get to the whole Church,” he Carsone who during this year’s Easter Vigil Mass, was added. has attended two asked by Downs to receive the oils from Mowen believes seeing the larger years in a row. Church will greatly influence the school “I really felt the presence of the Lord,” she said. “You could tell God was there,” agreed Fowler who at- tended for the first time. “It really honestly touched my heart. I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t touch Fr. Darrell Venters assists Bishop John anyone’s heart,” McRaith as he pours perfume into the she concluded. oils during the Chrism Mass at the Sportscenter in Owensboro on Tues- Part of the ritual of the Chrism Mass Arsha Battah (foreground) and Mary Grigsby, both from Sts. Peter and Paul in day, March 18. Photo taken by Jim blessing of oils calls for the Bishop to Hopkinsville, wait next in line to receive the oils from Bishop John McRaith dur- Creighton. breath over them. Photo by Lois Ru- ing the Chrism Mass on March 18. Photo taken by Jim Creighton. tigliano 26 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Chrism Mass homily, the Bishop calls us to spread the Good News By Matt Weafer set the stage for the Bishop’s OWENSBORO,Ky. - Hundreds homily. of people slowly filed into the “The spirit of the Lord Sports Center for the Chrism God is upon me, because Mass on March 18. the Lord has anointed me; As the procession of clergy he has sent me to bring glad ambled toward the altar, I noticed tidings to the lowly, to heal something missing in the congre- the brokenhearted, to pro- gation, youth. claim liberty to the captives With the exception of a swath and release to the prison- of grade-schoolers sitting in the ers.” (Isaiah 61:1) benches, a dozen or so babies and The Bishop started off a handful of kids, the congrega- the homily with, “What a tion was populated by older gen- great night. What a great erations. sight.” He then segued into The church sang “One in a sermon citing the sig- Christ” as the gathering song, nificance of our gathering, symbolic of the parishes uniting thanking anyone associated under one roof for an evening of with the church and implor- prayer and consecration. I sang ing us to live up to God’s along quietly, reminding myself call, our mission, the mis- and the people around me that I sion Jesus gave to his dis- can’t sing. ciples. Vases of what looked like ol- “To proclaim the Good ive oil stood on the altar as the News wherever they go,” church signed the cross in uni- Bishop McRaith said. “Pro- son. claim the love of God, the The ceremony started out as risen Lord. Can you imag- any average Sunday morning ine how the world would mass — only with twenty times change if that were taken the amount of people and forty Bishop John McRaith and Deacon Bob Imel (St. Joseph, Bowling Green) reverence the altar at the start seriously?” of the Chrism Mass March 18. Photo by Jim Creighton of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Hopkinsville extra priests. I tried to imagine it, a The biggest difference, world of peace, a world of plenty in which we said. “The stronger our relationship with death. United with one another and him though — at least for me — was share wealth, we feed the poor until they need to Jesus, the less we are apt to become cap- and each other we can have a better world how powerful some of the read- buy bigger pants, we forgive neighbors and offer tives to anyone or anything.” from here to eternity. Pray we’ll take that ings were; the one’s spoken in assistance rather than threaten war, and we love One of the toughest things to adjust to seriously for a better world for all of us to English that is. The second read- one another because part of proclaiming the Good is dependence, he said. “People have to travel on our pilgrimage. God bless you ing in Spanish demonstrated the News is living it. admit we are dependent upon God before all.” growing diversity of our diocese. he will heal He plodded back to his seat and the The gospel and Bishop John Then “ ...for some reason this Mass spoke to me, stood out them.” congregation sat in silence. Perhaps awe McRaith’s homily were packed I real- from the hundreds of others masses I’ve attended.” struck them into contemplation, perhaps with insight. The words were ized And all this, his words provided a glimpse at how nothing I hadn’t heard before, nor how far which on they may disrespect life, perhaps they was the message. But something from reality that world really is, though many of paper looks like common sense, words weren’t paying attention at all and were struck me as a little more mean- us try. we’ve read a thousand times, weighed falling asleep, or perhaps it was a little of ingful. “Each of us in the building and diocese — heavy in my mind that night as I thought all three. But then a baby started to cry, I’ve been attending Catholic rich, poor, young, old — everyone has a job,” he of our society: war, greed, poverty and in- someone coughed, the air conditioner masses since I wore diapers 24 said. “No one is too young, uneducated or too old dulgence in excesses. hummed, programs flapped as make-shift years ago and for some reason this to have a call.” He spoke a few other gems in the hom- fans and a chair scooted before mass con- mass spoke to me, stood out from Then he reflected on the state of our status ily such as: “The will of the world would tinued. the hundreds of other masses I’ve quo: “While the rich get richer and the poor get have us under its thumb.” And: “Oppres- And even though the Chrism Mass attended. poorer, we have a lot to think about tonight.” sion is a disrespect for life — abortion, was a celebration of the anointing of oils Perhaps I got more out of this The Bishop then spoke of deeds we should all murder, capital punishment.” and the priests’ renewal of their commit- mass because I jotted notes in my strive to achieve, and they reminded me of a grow- And then he challenged us: “Look at ment to service, the Bishop’s words stood notepad, preparing for this story. I ing trend in America, the push for social respon- our lives and see where we show disre- out like neon at night in a world where don’t know. Either way, this was sibility. Similar to Americans’ fight for a greener spect then set out to change how we treat common sense and love seem lost in the no ordinary mass, at least for me. world, a cleaner world, a more loving world, one another. Free the oppressed. Love amalgamation of media hype, political The carafes of oil stood wait- the Bishop implored us to reach out through our one another as Jesus loved us.” disturbance and greed that seems to dom- ing to be blessed and the congre- stewardship, time and talent to spread God’s love, His final words settled on the con- inate our society. gation sat relatively peacefully provide liberty to captives and sight to the blind gregation like a refreshing mist: “Jesus But perhaps, in God’s blessing, as the listening to the first reading from — proverbially, of course. came to save the world from sin and Bishop said, we may learn to love and Isaiah, which read like poetry and “Captives of material things, pleasure,” he spread the Good News. Just Passing It On The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 27 David Morris’ Love for Music A Gift from God, Family, Friends By Matt Weafer A steady buzzing noise travels down the hallway of St. Mary of the Woods El- ementary School in Whites- ville emanating from the door labeled Mr. Morris, as though a giant bee hive stood in the classroom. Though no bees buzz in the classroom, a swarm of fourth graders plucks, strums, hammers and bows string in- struments. The students con- centrate on the sheet music on the stand in front of them and try to find the rhythm to David Morris on guitar accompanied “Drunken Sailor,” the English his son Reuben who sang for the tal- sea shanty song popular at Ho- ent show during the September, 2007 Downs. St. Mary of the Woods Parish picnic. Meanwhile, music teach- Robin Beatty photo er David Morris walks from tians since our Lord have been putting student to student, coaching, truths to music. Some of these pieces of snapping beat and correcting music go back 1,500 years or even later finger placements. than that.” For David Morris, music is The students at both elementary not just a hobby or something schools will perform their music at he bops along to on his com- school masses, so they also learn hymns. mute to work; it is his work, his life and The Morris Family playing liturgical music for the Christmas Eve 2007 Mass at St. But Morris also introduces them to many his passion. Mary of the Woods Church, Whitesville. From Left, Barry, Dana, Hootie, Freddy, other types of music including bluegrass. Next to his family, playing and teach- David, and Janetta. Staff photo “If somebody asked me to pick out ing music occupies most of his time. 70th wedding anniversary with his wife Carrico Elementary Schools for almost my favorite song, I’d have to pass,” he Since he was a 13-year-old student in Nora this year. But Louis Edge died on six years, and he is right where he be- said. “I don’t care when something was Whitesville, Morris has been infatuated April 18, 2008. longs, surrounded by music and its stu- written or when something was built; if with music, more specifically string in- “I can’t be thankful enough for all dents. it’s beautiful, it’s beautiful. If it’s not, it’s struments. that he taught me,” Morris said. Since Morris moved back to town not. I have no problem playing some- Morris grew up around music. His Morris said his first audience outside he has also been performing music at St. thing that’s 1,500 years old if its truths mother played guitar and so did a few of of his house was with Edge and Whites- Mary of the Woods Parish masses. are still applicable. But if it’s a hymn that his siblings. Naturally, he picked up the ville Ho-Downers. “They were good to With several of his six children old was written yesterday and it’s beautiful, I guitar. me,” he said. enough to begin their journey in music, want it.” “I started playing the guitar with After graduating, Morris moved to they also join him in performing. Morris’ Over the past 27 years, Morris has my brother Barry when I was in eighth Eastern Kentucky and worked in the children are Charlotte (12), Cecilia (10), not only taught music, but he’s also per- grade,” Morris said. “If it wasn’t for Bar- Floyd County school system and with the Reuben (8), Blaise (7), Xavier (6) and Gi- formed in a number of mediums. He has ry, I wouldn’t be playing. And he doesn’t Kentucky Opry. Morris and other musi- anna (6 months). played on several CDs and recorded a few even play anymore.” cians traveled around to 17 high schools “The biggest thrill for me in the last solo albums. He’s working on another When Morris was 14, his mother in the area, demonstrating and teaching few years is when my kids finally got solo album tentatively titled “Turquoise bought a fiddle from Louis Edge, a fam- music to children. Along with a few other old enough so that we can sing together Moon.” ily friend. But before she had the chance instructors and artists in the area, Morris and lead the music at mass,” Morris said. Morris is also a member of the Back- to practice, Morris had swiped the fiddle, helped found the Mountain Arts Center. “Before then, when I got up there to sing stage Band, the house band at Goldie’s started playing and fell in love. But once Morris married his wife at mass, my wife was stuck in the pew Opry House. “My mom had been playing the Monica, they moved back to Whitesville with five squirrels.” “Sometimes a guy gets tempted: “‘If rhythm guitar behind fiddle players my to start a family. To support this family, The Morris family performs at St. I could just go and do something,’” Mor- whole life,” Morris said. “And that’s the Morris started working at a factory. Mary’s mass on Sunday at either the 7 ris said, “and then you realize, I am doing best thing for a fiddle player is to have a Five years later, Don Ralph, the prin- a.m. or 8:30 a.m. something. It’s God’s will. I’m a husband rhythm guitar player to keep the beat.” cipal at St. Mary of the Woods Elemen- “It’s the Johnny Cash mass,” Morris and a father and that’s all that matters.” So, over the next several years, Edge tary School called Morris and asked him said “because it’s so early everything has And with his family rooted in music, taught Morris all of his first songs and his to teach. to be dropped down a key or two.” Morris will continue to follow his passion mother helped him practice as he discov- “We worked up a contract and I left Morris teaches various types of music and share it with his neighbors. ered his passion for the fiddle. my factory job and never looked back,” in his classes and performs any hymn at “I can’t think of anything that I can do “When I started playing that fiddle,” Morris said. mass as long as it’s good. better,” he said. “I’m not the best at it. I’m he said. “I found what I wanted to do.” Now Morris has been teaching music “There is a great treasury of hymns in still learning, but I teach and give a lot of Edge, 88, was to have celebrated his at both St. Mary of the Woods and Mary The Bible,” Morris said. “A lot of Chris- private lessons — just passing it on.” background evaluations of international 28 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 priests, and review with these priests the Dioceses Compliant With Charter; Outreach Extensive legal standards which define sexual abuse WASHINGTON—Virtually all U.S. dio- victims made 691 allegations against 491 the Protection of Children and Young of minors in the local civic jurisdiction ceses and eparchies are compliant with offenders. Most incidents took place de- People, specifically created in 2002 by as well as the specific diocesan standards the U.S. bishops’ “Charter for the Pro- cades ago, most frequently in the 1970-79 the bishops to address the clergy sexual of conduct. The focus on international tection of Children and Young People,” period. Most victims were male and more abuse crisis. priests stemmed from that fact that the according to audits of dioceses and epar- than half between the ages of 10 and 14 Eleven (arch) dioceses and one epar- audits, which covered up to a 22-month chies in 2007. when the abuse began. chy were non-compliant with one or more time span, found that six of the 12 cred- The report also noted that outreach Nearly 80 percent of the offenders of the Charter articles at the time of the ible allegations involving victims who to victims/survivors and their families identified in 2007 are deceased, already audit. Ten fell short of Article 12, which were still minors were made against in- characterizes diocesan responses. (www. removed from ministry, already laicized stipulates conditions for safe environment ternational priests. (The discrepancy be- usccb.org/ocyp/annualreport.pdf) or missing. About 60 percent of those programs. They were the (Arch)Dioceses tween audit numbers and CARA numbers The audit results appear in the 2007 identified as alleged offenders had been of Anchorage, Alaska; Baker, Oregon; comes from the fact that the audit covered Annual Report on the Implementation of identified in previous allegations. Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Boston; Epar- a longer period of time, up to 22 months, the Charter for the Protection of Children Money expended in relation to the chy of St. Nicholas, Chicago; Las Cru- as all dioceses move to the same 12- and Young People. The report is produced abuse crisis greatly increased. ces, New Mexico; Rockville Centre, New month audit period.) under the direction of the National Re- “The total allegation-related expendi- York; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and the Archdio- • Urge contributions to the Causes view Board, chaired by Judge Michael tures by dioceses, eparchies, and clerical cese of Military Services. and Context Study, estimated to cost $2.6 Merz. It includes the audit results of 190 and mixed religious institutes increased A number of these dioceses rely on million. Almost $1 million is still needed of the 195 dioceses and eparchies in the by 54 percent between 2006 and 2007,” public school safe environment programs to fund the study being undertaken by the United States as well as data collected for CARA reported. There was “a near-dou- for students in religious education classes John Jay College of Criminal Justice in calendar year 2007 by the Georgetown bling (90 percent increase) in the amount and were deemed non-compliant because New York City. University-based Center for Applied Re- paid for settlements in 2007,” CARA re- they could not identify the programs used Judge Merz said the Board urged the search in the Apostolate (CARA) in its ported. Dioceses paid $420,385,135 in by the public school system and whether continuation and expansion of the par- Annual Survey of Allegations and Costs. settlements and religious orders paid an- they were approved by the bishop/ep- ish audits begun on a pilot basis in 2007. The report was released March 7. other $105,841,148. Not all money that arch. “Examination of parish implementa- The report noted diocesan outreach courts awarded in 2007 was slated for The (Arch) Dioceses of San Francis- tion by the auditors can provide bishops efforts. “In general,” it said, “healing distribution that year and some money co, Galveston-Houston, and Las Cruces with important management information initiatives focus on psychological/thera- was paid out by insurance companies. were non-compliant with Article 13, re- as they work to implement the Charter,” peutic counseling and spiritual care.” Nine dioceses and one eparchy volun- lating to background checks. Galveston- Judge Merz said in a letter to Cardinal The report also said that “recognizing tarily expanded the scope of their audits Houston became compliant before the George. that healing can take many forms and the to include audits in parishes to examine report went to press. The Archdioceses of He noted the challenges in providing needs of victims can take many forms, di- compliance and understanding of the Anchorage and Denver were non-compli- safe environment training but highlighted oceses/eparchies are offering outreach in Charter at the local level. They included ant in reporting allegations to public au- the fact that millions have received it. “We the form of rent, transportation, no inter- the (Arch) Dioceses of Austin, Texas; thorities at the time of the audit but have believe the mobility of the population to est loans and employment counseling.” Baltimore; Boston; Eparchy of St. Nicho- since become compliant. be trained makes 100 percent compliance Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, las of Chicago for Ukrainians; Coving- The National Review Board made difficult, but note proudly that millions of president of the United States Conference ton, Kentucky; Los Angeles; Portland three recommendations: American Catholics have received this of Catholic Bishops, said child protection in Maine; Rockville Centre, New York; • Simplify the audit process training since 2002,” he said. is a priority issue for the bishops. Springfield in Illinois and St. Petersburg, • Take all action possible to conduct “Roman Catholic Bishops and East- Florida. ern Rite Eparchs have continued to work One diocese and four eparchies did diligently to implement the Charter,” he not participate in the audits: Lincoln, Ne- Pope meets privately with vic- said. He described it as “a covenant they braska and four Eastern Rite dioceses – made in 2002 with their people, their Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic tims of priestly sexual abuse priests, and with the public at large.” Eparchy in New Jersey; the Eparchy of More than 96 percent of people re- Newton for Melkites – Roslindale, Mas- WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI held an unscheduled meeting quired to participate in safe environment sachusetts; the Eparchy of St. Peter the with victims of priestly sexual abuse, shortly after pledging the church’s training did so, despite the challenges Apostle Chaldeans – El Cajon, Califor- continued efforts to help heal the wounds caused by such acts. The Vatican posed by “the sheer number of individu- nia; and the Eparchy of St. Josephat for said the pope met privately in a chapel at the apostolic nunciature with “a als in each category to receive safe envi- Ukrainians in Parma, Ohio. small group of persons who were sexually abused by members of the cler- ronment training” and turnover in parish All dioceses and eparchies, except membership, the report said. Neverthe- Lincoln, participated in the CARA Sur- gy.” The group was accompanied by Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, less, it noted that 5,683,940 or 96.6 per- vey, a 99 percent response rate. Among which was the epicenter of the abuse scandal. “They prayed with the Holy cent of minors and those working with clerical and mixed religious institutes, Father, who afterward listened to their personal accounts and offered them them received safe environment training 159 out of a possible 218 participated for words of encouragement and hope,” a Vatican statement said. “His Holi- by 2007, and 1,307,973 or 97.8 percent a 73 percent response rate. The overall ness assured them of his prayers for their intentions, for their families and underwent background checks. response rate for dioceses and religious for all victims of sexual abuse,” it said. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, The CARA survey, to which 194 of the institutes was 85 percent; the highest re- Vatican press spokesman, told journalists the meeting involved five or six 195 dioceses responded, found five cred- sponse rate ever reached for this survey. victims, men and women from the Archdiocese of Boston, and lasted about ible accusations of abuse that occurred Audits were conducted by The Gavin 25 minutes. During the encounter, each of the victims had a chance to speak in 2007 to persons who were minors in Group. Inc., a Boston-based firm founded personally to the pope, who spoke some “very affectionate words,” he said. that year. Overall, CARA reported that in by former FBI agent William Gavin and Father Lombardi said it was a very emotional meeting; some were in tears. 2007 more old cases came to light as 689 overseen by the USCCB Secretariat for Diocese of Owensboro Found To Be In Full Compliance Once Again The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 29 The Diocese of Owensboro participated in an on-site audit during the week of October 1-5, 2007, and was found to be in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter was established in 2002 by the U.S. Bishops as a way for the dioceses in the United States to be accountable for its implementation of the requirements for the prevention of sexual abuse. The USCCB National Review Board and the Office for Child and Youth Protection evaluates each diocese for compliance through an inde- pendent auditing company, The Gavin Group. The Diocese of Owensboro, Ky. has been in full compliance since the au- dits began in 2003. At right is the letter of compliance received from The Gavin Group: Charity Reaps Benefits of School Contest By Dawn C. Ligibel Jenny Rush, a parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville and a par- ent of a child in the parish school, wanted to do something special to commem- orate the “Day of the Unborn” on March 25. After consulting with her husband Bill, who is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Bill Chaudoin, another Knight, they decided to hold a weeklong “baby bottle campaign” at the parish school. The money collected would then be donated to Alpha Alternative, a local pro-life pregnancy crisis center. The campaign began on Monday, March 24, and continued through Friday, March 28. The children took baby bottles, which were provided by Alpha Al- ternative, home on Monday and returned them throughout the week filled with coins, paper money and checks. The final collection from the campaign was $1,121.91. “I was so proud of them, I couldn’t stand it,” exclaimed Rush. “To raise that much money in four days is awesome.” To generate enthusiasm among the students, the Knights of Columbus pledged their support by offering to provide an ice cream treat from Dairy Queen to each student in the class that raised the most money. The response was overwhelming. “My goal was to try and raise about $300,” said Rush. “Bill and I counted the money, and when it passed $300 I thought ‘aren’t these kids wonderful!’” “That really is a lot of money to come out of one school, especially in one week!” ex- claimed Ann Crupi, Operations Director of Alpha Alternative. “They had to dig deep to come up with that much money.” The fifth grade class, which consists of 25 students, was the one who dug the deepest dur- ing the week. They raised a total of $285.23 and received their choice of a frozen treat from Dairy Queen on April 2. Due to the overwhelming response from the entire school; however, the Knights also purchased coupons for free “Blizzards” and gave one to each of the remain- ing students in the school for their efforts. While it took a team effort for the fifth grade class to raise the most money, one student in sixth grade did his best to make it a close race. “One student in sixth grade raised $120 by himself,” Rush explained. “He donated $80 of his own money and went knocking door to door to raise the rest,” she added. Twelve-year-old Joshua Intessimone admitted that winning the class prize was initially his motivation for raising the money. As he learned about Alpha Alternative and their mis- sion; however, his intentions quickly shifted. “I didn’t really know much about Alpha Alter- native,” Intessimone admitted. “But when I learned about it, that’s when I decided to donate my own money.” Because of his distinction as the single largest donor to the campaign, Intessimone was selected to present the check to the Ann Crupi who was invited to the school on April 1. “That was cool. I would have thought someone would have brought more (money) than me,” Intes- simone humbly commented. In photo at right, Sixth grader Joshua Intessimone, from Sts. Peter and Although his class didn’t win the race this year, Intessimone is already planning for the Paul School in Hopkinsville, presented Ann Crupi, Operations Director of future. “Now that I know what it (Alpha Alternative) is, I’ll probably give a lot if we do the Alpha Alternative, a local pro-life pregnancy crisis center, with a check for fundraiser again,” Intessimone claimed. “Now I have something to save for,” he added. “If I $1,121.91 on April 1. The money was raised by the school children during just put a dollar away every day, when it comes time I’ll have a lot more to donate.” a weeklong fundraiser. Also pictured is Bill Chaudoin, a member of the Knights of Columbus. Photo taken by Vicki Kinnard. go and they don’t really want to be there, 30 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 but then when it is all over and done with Testimonies Given, Inspired By Youth 2000 they were very happy that they came. Not all, but most do. Josh felt very a “Mom, I’m A Changed Person” very strong connection to Jesus during By Julie Murphy just as excited when I hear about Adoration; it was a burning within. He I got my call from my son Ben any of us who get lackadaisical had also told me that there are some kids Onstott to come and pick him up. with our prayer life and then by the who didn’t get anything out of their ex- “ Hey mom; Pick Up.” It’s always gift of the Holy Spirit He will ignite perience, but they also went into it with short and sweet. I have to admit that fire within us and we get set on a wrong attitude. He said, “ You get that I was very anxious to hear FIRE again. It’s true that many of what you put into it.” Josh said,“ I wish from Ben. I wanted so much for us may not experience an awaken- everyone would go that is of age.” “It Ben to get a lot out of this retreat. ing such as this, or if we did, we might just change their life.” I also got to interview Josh’s little I spent a lot of my weekend in probably just couldn’t discern what Josh Linn, left, And Jacob Linn, at right, are ongoing brother, Jacob, 15, and a freshman at prayer for him and all the youth. was happening within us. If it participants of Youth 2000, Josh is a sophomore and OCHS. Jacob related to me that his first Praying that they would leave with we’re to happen to me, it would be Jacob a freshman at OCHS; they are sons of Pete & time going to Youth 2000 was his best a deeper love for God. like, “SMACK”! “Oh man; “What Michele Linn of Owensboro. Julie Murphy photos It was so pretty outside. As I is this burning sensation in my experience. It was that first time of get- pulled up in the Brescia parking chest?” ting to touch Jesus’ cloak. Jacob said, pare myself to the saints, there is between them and me lot, an exuberant Ben jumped into When we got home Ben “I remember how God touched a lot the same difference that exists between a mountain whose the car with a huge smile on his couldn’t wait to share with family of people.” Jacob also told me that he summit is lost in the clouds and the obscure grain of sand face and a sparkle in his eyes. his experience. I also wanted Ben doesn’t ever want to stop from going to trampled underfoot by the passer-by. Instead of becom- “Mom, I’m A Changed Per- to know that this was a gift. That Youth 2000. ing discouraged, I said to myself; God cannot desire un- son.” “That’s great, he will still have to fan that flame The speakers’ witness talks are al- realizable desires. I can then, in spite of my littleness, Ben! Tell me everything.” given to him. To keep the fire burn- ways very good. “They keep your atten- aspire to holiness. It is impossible for me to grow up, Ben went on to tell me that he ing within takes an effort to contin- tion; It isn’t boring at all’ You stay pretty and so I must bear with myself such as I am with all my got to touch Jesus’ cloak. He said, ue your prayer life. It’s not always focused.” imperfections. But, I want to seek out a means of going at that very moment his chest was going to be there. Our souls need I could tell after talking to these boys to heaven, by a little way, a way that is very straight, very burning and he was filled with nourishment just like our physical that they were sincere with their answers short and totally new. such emotion that he couldn’t stop bodies do. After our discussion I and didn’t hesitate to express to me their Lord, I want to be a saint. Show me a way to reach crying. I could hear in his voice decided I wanted to interview more devotion and appreciation to be so close holiness and don’t let me be discouraged in my journey. that this experience impacted him youths who have made this retreat. to the Blessed Sacrament; “Our Lord Je- Lord, be with me always. Amen.” greatly. “Mom, words can’t ex- I spoke with Josh Linn who is sus Christ.” plain it.I don’t know how to ex- 16 years old and a sophomore at I am so very proud of all those who plain something like this. I know Owensboro Catholic High. I asked were able to participate in Youth 2000. one thing, Mom, I will never miss Josh if he wouldn’t mind to share I also encourage many more to take ad- May 15 – Deadline to a Youth 2000 as long as I am able with WKC about his experience vantage of it next year. I would like to to go.” with Youth 2000. He was very will- write a little something in one of my St. Register for Christmas I just get all twisted up with ing and happy to do so. Josh was 13 Therese prayer books that I treasure: such excitement when I hear about when he made his first Youth 2000. “I have always wanted to be a saint. 2008 Rome Trip how God touches the soul. I get He told me that some people may I have always noticed that when I com- You can make Christmas 2008 unforgettable by spending it in Rome this year. Join Fr. Larry Hostet- ter, Brescia University President and Spiritual Di- Sts. Joseph & Paul Parishioner Wins 2007 Governor’s rector for this event, for a trip Volunteer Service Award in the past, she is a to Milan, Bres- bereavement meal cia, Padua, Pisa, OWENSBORO,Ky. - Sts. Joseph & Paul parish- coordinator, she Florence, Assisi, ioner, Debbie Luedke, will be awarded the 2007 has helped with and Rome, De- Governor’s Award for Outstanding Volunteer our Hispanic com- cember 16-26, Service in the Faith Based Individual Category munity and also 2008. The trip at an awards presentation ceremony May 8th at worked with one of will culminate the Rotunda & Mezzaninie of the Kentucky State our refugee fami- with attendance Capitol Building in Frankfort. lies, she volunteers at Midnight Debbie Luedke won this award based on her at almost all parish Mass on Christ- outstanding volunteer service at Sts. Joseph & functions by serving mas morning in Paul. Debbie shares her stewardship of time in food, cleaning up or the Basilica of St. Peter with his Holiness Pope many areas at Sts. Joseph & Paul including: of- doing whatever else Benedict XVI as celebrant. fice volunteer, Faith Formation catechist, sacris- is needed, she also Registration forms are available. Don’t delay! tan, Eucharistic Minister, Safe Environment Co- takes communion Contact Karen Wells, (270) 686-4265 or karen. ordinator, keeping up with sacramental records, to a local nursing [email protected], today to get your form for the money counting, adoration, adult handbell choir, home on a weekly Brescia University Christmas trip to Italy with Fr. serving on the Parish Pastoral Council and Edu- basis and she also Larry. cation Committee, helping sew blankets for the works on the Koi- Registration deadline is May 15th so time is of homebound & nursing home residents, she has nonia team. the essence! served as chairperson for the Block Party twice Debbie Luedke always do good things for others, even if it The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 31 Living the Sacraments: The Catholic’s Role seems you are doing it to get them to like “And finally: My greatest hope for you defines the success of Catholic parents’ you; some will take it wrong. I have NOT “Roots and Wings” in the Faith is to be happy and not struggle financially, By Pat S. Smith bringing up children in the Faith. Along been a perfect Mother although I have re- marry someone who truly loves you (and is Do YOU recall your child’s Baptism? with the Church community, we have im- ally tried. Try not to argue over mundane hopefully of the same Faith :-) and whom Do you remember what Father asked? On printed in their hearts the love of Jesus things. To have the greatest JOY in your you love in return. But most of all I pray April 23, 1987 when our son was six weeks Christ through the sacraments forever. life: love, respect and spend time with that you will EMBRACE your Catholicism old we had his Baptism at St. John’s Catho- When children reach age 18, “legal age,” your families ... your own family and your again and more fiercely than before as you lic Church in Oxford, Mississippi. It was some choose to not attend Mass. Many are Church family. Love until it hurts! mature and marry and go forward with a day I will never forget. At the entrance away at college and they can find a church “In dealing with others, I’ve learned life the Paraclete at your side, into the “adult” to the Church while I held my son with my there or a Newman Center to continue on is short. Try to forgive when someone hurts world. I hope that you will return to the husband and his godparents looking on, their journey. The college years are filled you. Sometimes people are mean, but it’s Church and the sacraments one day really Father asked, “What is it that you ask of with much more intense studying than high not YOUR fault. Give in if it the relation- soon.” the Church for this child?” There are many school, and they have their own social lives ship means a lot to you. Accept God’s love As Catholic parents living the sacraments answers we could have given but we chose as well as many are working their way freely and the love of others, when offered. ourselves, we have given our children roots “eternal life through Jesus Christ.” I have through college and have jobs and many Have many acquaintances, but only a few firmly planted in the Faith. The Church has sat through many Baptisms and have heard other extracurricular activities. Here in friends. It’s okay to be wrong, just admit taught them right from wrong, as we stood parents ask this question many times and Bowling Green I often see many couples it. But NEVER admit to something you did from afar sometimes with watchful eyes. each have given unique answers. What a with children my son’s age who are STILL NOT do. The sacrament of reconciliation Catholic parents who have done these wonderful day for all parents! But was this attending Mass with their parents...but I will help you deal with this on a spiritual things, I believe, are successful parents. not the easiest part of bringing our children see many who are not. Does this mean we level. As we pass the so-called “torch” of the fire up in the Faith? have failed as Catholic parents? I think “Something I learned from my parents is in our heart of our love of Christ and the There are several “basic” things that are not. We gave our children very strong spir- to work hard for what you want. Don’t ex- Church to the next generation, we realize required of us as Catholic parents. After itual “roots” on the day we presented them pect it to be given to you, BUT when it IS, have to realize that we have done our best they are presented to the Church in Bap- to Jesus in Baptism. Most of our children appreciate it and show gratitude and give and that the rest is up to them! tism then we are required to do a lot more; have adhered to the practice of the Faith, all the praise and glory to God. we do these things because of our own though some do not. As they have reached faith in Jesus Christ and the Church. If we college age, now they have their “wings” cannot afford to send them to a Catholic and must “fly” on their own. For those St. Gerard Life Home aids school, then we must see that they are edu- who still have children practicing their cated in the beliefs and faith of Catholicism faith in God and the Church firmly, I say young unwed mothers-to-be by attending CCD classes. For us, this was congratulations, well done. But to those of us who have seen their grown children not By Matt Weafer vironments. Named after the patron saint a very good experience as thankfully our of pregnant women, the St. Gerard Life son was able to attend St. Joseph’s Interpa- attending Mass and not receiving the sacra- OWENSBORO,Ky. - Pregnancy at a ments, I say, “We have not failed!” They young age is stressful enough. But when Home will offer pregnant girls the time rochial School here in Bowling Green for and counseling to help them prepare for eight years. have their own lives to live, and we know the girl doesn’t have a family to depend deep in our hearts that they WILL come on or a home to sleep in safely, pregnancy motherhood and independence. “In addi- Next comes First Communion and an- tion to providing shelter we want to assist other wonderful celebration. I can still see back one day, sooner or later. can seem like the beginning of the end in Some of the baby boomer generation and more ways than one. girls in obtaining healthy pregnancies,” my son at six years old making his confes- Heinz said. “We want to provide them sions many times during parish penance our elders who were raised before Vatican The St. Gerard Life Home is designed II might think we have gone “soft” in our to aid homeless, unwed mothers, older information on parenting and budgeting services; little small tike, what sin could and assist them in finding employment he have committed to seem so serious? I Catholic parenting. I don’t believe this, but than 18 — offering a safe, comfortable I do believe there are some Catholics who home for the girls to reside in during their and housing after the child is born.” watched as Father bent down to listen as Many young women after becoming our son, holding his little hand, taking his may not take their responsibility as serious- pregnancy and up to three months after ly as others. This does not label them “bad the birth of the baby. pregnant are either abandoned by parents confession very seriously. or boyfriends, or their home life is — or Then as our children reach their early Catholic parents.” Life in the 21st century “St. Gerard Life Home was started is very different from life “back then” when because Birthright is no longer housing becomes — abusive. In such a vulnerable teens we send them to retreats and classes situation, the young woman often has no as they prepare to meet Bishop McRaith we were children. Perhaps some have been girls,” Rita Heinz, director of programs mediocre Catholics, but I would never call for Catholic Charities, said. Catholic place to retreat. “Basically our purpose and profess their faith on their own during is to help them obtain shelter and proper Confirmation. Now tall and strong, our them BAD. When my son quit attending Charities will operate the home. The Mass late in his senior year of high school, house, which was donated anonymously, nutrition and facilitate independence and children go forward to commit themselves their ability to parent after the baby is to their Faith before the whole assembly. I was devastated, but learned that begging is currently under renovation and should (which I did a LOT) and harassing him to be open by June. born,” Heinz said. “They can stay there As our children grow, we can relax a with their babies for up to three months little as we take them to Mass each week come back to the Church, was very inef- Heinz said the address will not be fective. I felt that I had failed as a “good” published for future residents’ safety. Sis- after the baby is born. We want to help and see them receiving Communion and them get back on their feet.” sometimes even going forward at healing Catholic parent somewhat. And so I began ter Joseph Angela Boone, OSU, director to examine my own parenting skills and of administration for the Owensboro Dio- Through a variety of programs such services to kneel and be prayed over. For as counseling and education, the St. Ge- me, seeing my son having the courage to go felt I had done my best. cese, said the St. Gerard Life Home will I want to quote a bit from “ A Mother’s offer unwed mothers a place to stay, pro- rard Life Home will hopefully help save forward and ask for healing prayer during the lives of many unborn babies and help a Anointing of the Sick, was very awe-in- Journal to My Son” which I had planned vide clothing and prenatal care. “It’s go- to present him the day of his high school ing to be absolutely well worth the time the young mothers find a firm foothold spiring. I was moved to tears to see him, in the workforce, hopefully creating a almost grown, not only feeling the need for graduation, but now plan to have it finished and energy that goes into it if we can save by his 21st birthday: one life,” Sr. Joseph Angela said. stable, happy and healthy new family. this sacrament, but able to ask for it of his For more information contact the own free will. From the topic, “Thought I’d Like to The home will hopefully help pre- Share”: Son, the guiding principles in my vent young women from aborting the Owensboro Pastoral Center at 270-683- All of this preparation and sometimes 1545. time-consuming “work” is what I believe life are Christianity through Catholicism: pregnancies or from living in unsafe en- 6:30 a.m. at the Kroger on Starlite drive. over and are open to athletes and specta- 32 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Also on Saturday, June 7; Three on Three tors. The games are designed to encour- Green River Regional Senior Games Basketball will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the age seniors to stay active and improve Owensboro Family YMCA. their health. For more information or a The Green River Regional Senior Tennis kicks off the start of this year’s The games move to Moreland Park registration package please contact Monie Games will be held May 22 through June games. Tennis will be played on Thurs- for the Senior Activity and Health Festi- Sosh or Leslie Wilson at the GRADD of- 7 in Owensboro. The Games are being day, May 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Moreland val on Wednesday, May 28. Sanctioned fice at 270/926-4433. Registration is sponsored by Independence Bank, Hu- Park. events for this day include: Basketball $3.00 and entitles the participant to com- mana, Owensboro Medical Health Sys- The Fishing Tournament will be held Hot Shot, Softball Throw, Basketball pete in all events, attend the health festi- tem, and United Coach and Tour. The on Friday, May 30 at Panther Creek Park. Free Throw, Football Throw, Shuffle- val, or to come as a spectator and receive games are hosted by the Green River Area The event is open to anyone 50 and over. board, Horseshoes and Washer Pitching. a Green River Regional Games T-shirt. Development District, Daviess County Grandparents are welcome to bring their Other fun events going on Wednesday Additional fees are required for bowling, Parks and Recreation, and Owensboro grandchildren to participate in the tourna- will include card games, Bingo, and low golf, basketball, and volleyball. Parks and Recreation. This year’s event ment as a team. Adult participants must impact exercise. A Health Festival will This is the fifth year for the Green will feature Tennis, Golf, Billiards, Three have a fishing license prior to the event. be held on Wednesday, May 28 as well. River Regional Senior Games. Last on Three Basketball, a 5K Walk/Run, a To obtain the license by telephone, call 1- Numerous exhibitors will offer informa- year’s events attracted nearly 800 senior Fishing Tournament and Bowling. This 877-598-2401. tion about travel opportunities, pet care, adults from seven counties, making this year there are two new games; Volleyball The 5K Walk/Run will be held on Sat- investments and healthcare. collection of activities the largest of its and Walleyball. urday, June 7 with registration starting at The Games are for persons 50 and kind in the state.

room to receive a check for $20.21, half of the money collected during Lenten Almsgiving “Takes” with 3rd Graders Lent. “Every single penny you are giving Alpha Alternative will help take care of women and girls who have babies and cannot take care of them,” By Dawn C. Ligibel Crupi told the class. The twenty-one students in the third grade at “We stay open just because of individuals who give sacrificial dona- Sts. Peter and Paul School in Hopkinsville took their tions,” Crupi explained. “We believe that Jesus blesses the people who Lenten almsgiving to a whole new level. In fact, give.” While some may not consider a twenty-dollar donation as signifi- by popular vote, students in the class have decided cant, Crupi certainly does. “This gift was given in Jesus’ name,” Crupi to continue their sacrificial giving throughout the re- stated. “We believe He can multiply this gift just like He did with the mainder of the school year. fishes and loaves.” Third grade teacher Mary Lee began this project Much to Lee’s satisfaction, the children in her class did not want to stop at the beginning of Lent to help teach her class about giving once Easter arrived. Again the students took a vote and overwhelm- sacrificial giving. Instead of giving her students ingly decided to continue their almsgiving until the end of the school year. their usual rewards for turning in homework on time, The charities to receive their next collection will be St. Luke’s Free Clinic Lee suggested that the children may choose to sacri- of Hopkinsville (which provides medical assistance to the impoverished) fice their prizes. She would then put the money she and the Saint Vincent DePaul Society. would have spent on the prizes into the class bank. Nine-year-old Sam Wilkins approves of the St. Luke’s choice. “St. “Nearly all of the children chose to donate the mon- Luke’s lets people get medical supplies without insurance,” Wilkins ex- ey instead of receiving their pencil grips, erasers or plained. William Shuler, also nine years old, agrees. “If someone is real pencils,” Lee explained. sick and can’t afford to go to the hospital, we can give them money to help As the amount of money in the bank grew, the them.” children made recommendations on who should The Lenten lesson about giving to the less fortunate was not lost on the receive the collection. Again, by vote, the class third grade students at Sts. Peter and Paul. Langhi summarized the project members decided to split their collection between by saying, “I feel like our class is really acting like Catholics. Even those two local charities: The Salvation Army and Alpha Mary Lee, third grade teacher at Sts. Pe- who aren’t Catholic in our class are acting like it!” Alternative, a local pro-life pregnancy crisis center. ter and Paul in Hopkinsville, presented a “I wanted to give to Alpha Alternative,” said nine- check for $20.21 on Wednesday, March Public invited to Mount Saint Joseph Retreat year-old Meredith Pace, “so little babies could have 26, to Ann Crupi, the Operations Director life.” Center’s 25th Anniversary Event on Aug. 10 of Alpha Alternative, a pro-life pregnancy While Lee was impressed with her students’ Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center has scheduled a crisis center in Hopkinsville. Members enthusiasm for the Lenten project, she was nearly public celebration for Sunday, Aug. 10 at Maple Mount. of Lee’s third grade class raised more astonished when they began bringing money from The day begins at 2 p.m. and includes prayers and the planting of trees. than forty dollars during Lent as part of home to add to the collection. “They donated their The celebration is in honor of the Center’s 25th anniversary in 2008. an almsgiving project. Photo taken by own money, change left over from the book fair, and “Come and celebrate with the Center!” said Executive Director Sister Dawn C. Ligibel. some even chose to donate their drink money they Amelia Stenger. would normally use in extended care,” Lee mar- The Mount Saint Joseph Book and Gift Shop will be open that day, scared inside because they could die of star- and visitors can enjoy the Memorial Garden and Rosary Walk. The Center veled. vation.” “It was awesome,” claimed eight-year-old Jer- has served the Diocese of Owensboro and the surrounding community In addition to the physical aspect of sacri- for a quarter century. Many of the retreats at the Center focus on spiritual emy Tillman who sacrificed all his homework prizes ficial giving, eight-year-old Michaela Langhi during Lent in addition to bringing money from guidance, the arts, and the environment. found a higher meaning. “I felt like a Chris- The mission of the Center is to offer and host programs in a rural envi- home. Tillman added to the donation, “so children tian because I’m giving up stuff I’ve earned can be warm; so they won’t be cold.” ronment of tranquility for people of all ages and faiths to nurture spiritual and giving it to a charity.” and personal growth, advance the arts, and promote lifelong learning. When asked what motivated her to give, eight- The true meaning of their sacrifice came year-old Antha France simply stated, “I thought No reservations are needed to attend the anniversary celebration. To con- to light when Ann Crupi, the Operations Di- tact the Retreat Center, call 270-229-0200 or visit www.msjcenter.org about people who need stuff. It makes me pretty rector for Alpha Alternative visited the class- Opportunities for Life DREAMS. Have you lost your dream? The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 33 ONCE MORE WITH LOVE Volunteers Needed By Betty Medley A Marriage Preparation Program for Opportunities for Life invites those with Most of us have dreams for our children. Our goals for our a heart for pro-life ministry to participate couples preparing for marriage after daughters and sons may be lofty or humble, large or small. one or both persons have experi- in our 2008 training sessions. The training Regardless of the size or the scope of our hopes, most parents program consists of in-home reading and enced a divorce or death of a former have thought about their children’s future. We may imagine spouse. training workshops, which will be held in them graduating from high school or college, getting married, your Diocese. Opportunities for Life is Saturday, May 17, 2008 and having children. We might dream of them being suc- Catholic Pastoral Center the Kentucky Catholic Church’s ministry cessful in their careers, jobs, or professions. Some of us may to abortion-vulnerable women and men, 600 Locust Street dream of our children following in our footsteps, while others Owensboro, KY 42301 as well as those suffering from post-abor- may dream of them surpassing our achievements. On other tion syndrome. Volunteers offer hope and Telephone: (270) 683-1545 ext 357 levels, we may imagine our children becoming upstanding or [email protected] resources to callers who find the courage citizens or leaders of the community, nation, or world. We to seek our help. OFL needs hotline and might also think of our children as showing outstanding mor- prayer volunteers. OFL also has a hotline Betty Medley Directs Family e al courage or deep spiritual commitment and compassion. Next Spinning in Spanish and is seeking volunteers who Office programs When we lose a child all of those unfulfilled hopes and are bilingual. For more information re- for the Diocese of dreams are lost as well. We may have precious memories of garding the English or Spanish hotline, Owensboro. Staff what he or she did achieve, but the future hopes and dreams Day Saturday, please call 1-888-496-3638. Photo are gone. We may see other children reach milestones in their Training Information lives only to be reminded of what could have been in the life May 3 Friday, August 1, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. of our child. We mourn not only our loved one, but all the Whether you are an experienced spin- AND dreams that are lost as well. What has happened is that we have come face to face ner, knitter, or a beginner, you are wel- Saturday, August 2, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 with the fact that all our dreams are subject to frustration. Whether they are dreams come to attend the new Arts at the Mount p.m. for our children or for ourselves, they may be gone like the morning mist. Some may quarterly spinning gatherings at Mount Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center be fulfilled, others will never happen. Those that are not may be mourned. Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat (overnight accommodations provided) Many people cannot even imagine the pain of losing a dream. For some of us it Center in Maple Mount (15 miles west of Please R.S.V.P. by July 25 is all too real. We need to ask God to help us realize that all our dreams may never be Owensboro on Highway 56). (502-223-5330) realized. Ask Him to help us to trust in His love and care. The next session is Saturday, May 3, There is no charge for the training, ac- 2008. Enjoy the fellowship of those who commodations or meals. Tony Burkeen Chosen as appreciate this traditional skill. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. Lunch is available for New SMM/HS Principal $10. The group plans to “spin, knit, and Ann Flaherty Chosen As New talk until we’re done!” PADUCAH,Ky. - Pat Cairney, SMSS Director., reported Future dates are Aug. 2 and Nov. 1. OCMS Principal to the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office on April 16 that A weekend “Sheep to Shawl” weav- By Ken Rasp, Director , Owensboro Mr. Tony Burkeen will assume the duties of principal at ing workshop will also be held Aug. 1- Catholic School System the St. Mary Middle/High School. Mr. Burkeen, a native 3. For further information or to register OWENSBORO,Ky. - It is with great of Bowling Green, has spent more than 30 years teach- for these events, contact Kathy McCarty: pleasure and much excitement that ing and coaching and serving as a guidance counselor in 270-229-0200 ext. 413 or e-mail kmc- I write you this afternoon. With the western Kentucky schools. Most recently, he has been [email protected]. unanimous recommendation of the coaching and teaching at Christian Coun- search committee, Mrs. Ann Flaherty ty High School, Hopkinsville. His educa- was offered and has accepted the op- tional philosophy focuses on the worth of portunity to serve the students and Ann Flaherty every child and on the understanding that families at Owensboro Catholic Middle desire, work ethic, and motivation form and references, and pur- School as Principal during the 2008- the foundation for personal success. He posefully interviewed 2009 academic year. Mrs. Flaherty will begin his work this summer. four quality candidates. impressed me throughout the search With a sense of prayerful Brescia University President process with her sense of mission, dedi- discernment, we asked cation to students, and love of God and meets with Pope God throughout the His church. During the interview pro- search process to share On April 17, 2008, the Rev. Laurence Hostet- cess, she shared a very insightful vision with us the guidance of ter, S.T.D., President of Brescia University, to provide continued excellence in faith the Holy Spirit. I am attended a historic meeting at the Catholic formation and academics at OCMS. convinced that Mrs. Fla- University of America in Washington, D.C. Even more importantly, Mrs. Flaherty herty is the answer to our with Pope Benedict XVI. This was the Pope’s has the skills and energy that will allow search. My prayers and first visit to the United States. Rev. Hostetter, her to push forward a plan to move that support will be with her along with representatives from the other 250 vision to reality. as she takes on the im- degree granting American Catholic Colleges The search process was long and portant role of Principal and Universities, attended this historic meet- arduous. Conscious of the importance at Owensboro Catholic ing with the Pope. of finding the “right” person to be our Middle School. Please Brescia University, located within the Di- leader at OCMS, the search committee join me in that prayer and ocese of Owensboro, is the only Catholic Uni- thoroughly reviewed each candidate’s support. versity serving western Kentucky and south- resume, spent time phoning candidates western Indiana. 34 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008

Mark your calendars for the second annual GREENing Western Kentucky Expo Saturday, July 19, 2008 Brescia University Sponsored by Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Learn about energy conservation, renewable energy and more! Booths • Workshops • Giveaways www.greeningwesternkentucky.org Via Crucis Through Owensboro 2008 By Carol Alvey If you wish to be an Expo sponsor, contact Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU OWENSBORO,Ky. - Jesus tried by Pilate; Jesus carrying His cross; Jesus crucified on [email protected] or 270-229-0200 Calvary. All this was reenacted by the Hispanic community on Good Friday afternoon between Sts. Joseph and Paul’s parish hall and Brescia University campus. Throughout the neighborhood people, many of whom were non-Catholics, came on their porches to watch as Jesus traveled the streets to His destiny. This presentation, in Spanish and in English, set the tone for Good Friday evening services because those who followed the route felt they were moved back in time. The No matter where the road in soldiers’ abuse of Jesus, the suffering Jesus felt, the pain on the faces of Jesus’ follow- ers was a necessary part of the Easter Triduum. In bringing life to Jesus’ death, people life may take you, Brescia were able to fully participate in what we celebrate each day in Holy Mass University’s S.T.A.R.S. ICONS: program can help you arrive An Open Window to Joseph and Mary Retreat there successfully. June 10-12, 2008 Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center www.msjcenter.org

Arrival Tuesday by 6 pm Depart Thursday after lunch

Sister Nancy Lee Smith, IHM, promises to inspire deep personal contemplation as she shares her 14 years of experience writing icons installed in churches, lobbies and private homes in the Americas and Europe.

Sister Nancy Lee Smith, IHM “Success Tracks for Adults Returning to School” Began her art studies at Webster College, Webster Groves, MO., and has a BFA in metal sculpture from Wayne State University, Brescia’s S.T.A.R.S. program offers flexible formats Detroit, MI. Her Master of Divinity is from St. John Seminary, Plymouth, MIch. including online, weekend, evening, or a combination.

you will be guided in the way of reading Earning an associate, bachelor, or master’s degree is now icons of Joseph and Mary, God and the Saints. that much easier. Resident: $165 Commuter: $115 Registration: Ask about our new MBA program! Contact Kathy McCarty (270) 229-0200 Ext. 413 or e-mail [email protected] Owensboro, KY � 270-686-4252 � www.brescia.edu � [email protected] Visit us online at www.msjcenter.org Mount Saint Joseph Hosts 2008 KY Green Energy Roadshow Stop The Western Kentucky Cahtolic, May, 2008 35 National Association of Home Builders Green Building Certification Program for En- ergy Star homes: lot design, resource, energy, water efficiencies, indoor environmental quality, operation, maintenance, and homeowner education, and the global impact of more people building green homes. Speakers agreed that more craftsmen and energy professionals must step up for homeowners to hire in order for the green home concept to be more widely accepted. One web site dedicated to this effort is FindSolar.com Others are www.kysolar.org and www.a-spi.org “We need contractors,” Rodney Wright said, “with skills who can build houses using renewable energy sources. You can take any existing building and bring it up to a sustainabe comfort level.”

Mount Saint JoSeph ConferenCe and retreat Center Calendar of eventS May-auguSt 2008 May 2008 19 Associates and Sisters Day 1 Lewis Lane Baptist Church 19 GREENing Western Kentucky Retreat Day Expo at Brescia University 3 Yarn Spinning Day 20 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU, and Andy McDonald, Coordinator, Ky. Solar Partner- 7-11 North American Ursuline Joseph Jubilee Celebration ship, welcomed participants to the 2008 Kentucky Green Energy Roadshow at Leadership Conference 20-27 Centering Prayer Retreat Mount Saint Joseph Retreat and Convention Center April 5. Staff Photo 10 Private Wedding Reception 28-1 Spiritual Direction Institute By Mel Howard 11-12 Vocation/FormationRetreat Week 8 MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - The 13 Saint Bernard Elementary 31-2 Sheep to Shawl Workshop Kentucky Green Energy Road- School Environmental Day August 2008 show parked a while April 5 for 3rd Graders here in the Mount Saint Jo- 1-2 Opportunity for Life Training 14-15 SaintGabriel Parish 8-10 Catholic Engaged Encounter seph Convention Center for Environmental Retreat about 60 people to learn more 10 Mount Saint Joseph 17-18 Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Conference and Retreat about renewable energy and Junior College Reunion Weekend green building, that is, about Center 25th Anniversary 19 Owensboro Catholic Middle conserving natural resources th Celebration and about solar and advanced School 6 Graders Prayer 15-17 Retrouvaille energy systems for heating and Environmental Day 18-20 Acculturation Workshop and cooling residences and 31 Al-Anon Serenity Retreat 22-23 Diocese Musicians Gathering public buildings. The event 31-2 Circle of Friends Quilting Weekend 29-31 Marriage Encounter Weekend was sponsored by the Mount, th by Appalachia-Science in the June 2008 30 Private 50 Wedding Public Interest, the Kentucky 6-8 Catholic Coalition for Climate Anniversary Celebration Solar Partnership, and Ken- Ron Hoffman, left, from Solar Usage Now, Lexing- Change Weekend tucky Solar Energy Society. ton, Ky., showed a couple a miniature of an Apri- 7 Private Wedding Reception The people learned about cus Solar Water Heater April 5 at the Mount. Staff Photo 10-12 Icons: An Open Window to solar water heaters, residen- comfortable. Joseph and Mary Retreat tial tax credits, commercial tax credits, Rodney Wright, a Paducah architect 13-15 Seeing God’s Creation with rebates, grants, and other financial incen- who has been designing and building Artists’ Eyes: Landscape tives that support renewable energy; other houses that use both passive light and so- topics were design principles of green Painting en Plein Air Weekend lar energy since 1973, said that the main 20 Mount Hope Retreat Day/Reunion home construction, passive solar design, objective of all the learning and design solar photovoltaics, wind, hydro, and bio- of solar energy systems for homes is to 22-27 Christian Leadership Institute mass energy resources in Kentucky. make the inhabitants comfortable. “It’s 30-1 Daviess County High School Pretty heady stuff for amateurs to not about the money solar energy heat- Youth Leaders Weekend hear. Presenters from the Kentucky So- ing and cooling machines cost,” Wright July 2008 lar Partnership, and other speakers from Center-sponsored programs in bold. said, “but it’s about making people com- 5 PrivateFamily Reunion among the seventeen co-sponsors, spoke fortable. Otherwise nobody would do it.” briefly about their areas of expertise and 6-12 Conference and Directed To register or to schedule your Andy McDonald, Coordinator, Kentucky event, call Kathy McCarty then fielded many questions from partici- Solar Partnership, said, “This comes Retreat for Ursuline Sisters 270-229-0200, ext. 413 or e-mail pants which made for a lively discussion. when people ask for it. Builders won’t do of Mount Saint Joseph [email protected] It helped people go away from this work- it (green building) unless owners demand 9-10 Riney, Hancock & Co., PSC shop with a sense of new understanding The Center is located 15 miles it.” Workshop west of Owensboro on Highway of concrete ways to conserve the planet’s Robert Fehr, UK Extension Professor, 16-18 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint 56 at 8001 Cummings Road, natural resources while at the same time Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Joseph Community Days Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356 harness some of them for making life Department, detailed principles of the 36 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 The Time Has Come To Celebrate The 50 Years Of The Sisters Of The Lamb Of God In The Owensboro Diocese! Restoring Inner Health Through Prayer and the Power of God Saturday, May 31, 2008 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Enter the natural beauty of Mount Saint Joseph Retreat Center and meet others who desire to be healed emotionally, spiritually and physically. (L to R): Front: Sr. M. Bernadette, Sr. M. Katherine, Sr. Debra Ann, Sr. Claire Marie, Sr. M. Agnes, Sr. M. Give yourself the day as a Francis Back row: Sr. Audrey Mary, Novice Deborah “gift” and open yourself to inner healing that can only Lynn, Postulant Marisa, Sr. Lisa M. Sr. M. Herbert, come from God. The day includes a nourishing lunch. Sr. M. Thomas, Sr. Marlene. Lamb of God Sisters’ photos The workshop will be led by Sister Linda Jackson, OP, who is experienced in Twelve Step Spirituality, AA These past four months we have shared with you a few of our memories of our and Al-Anon recovery work. A Dominican Sister, Sr. service in this diocese. Linda is campus minister at the University of Dayton In gratitude to God for his graces to be his servants here over these 50 years, we wish to invite in Ohio. She is known for integrating the 12 steps with all those who have in some way been a part of our ministries throughout the years to join us for a spiritualities of St. Dominic and St. Francis de Sales mass of thanksgiving with Bishop John McRaith at Immaculate Church, who said, “Be who you are and be that well.” Owensboro, on Saturday, May 10, at 1:30. Cost is $10. To register call Kathy McCarty (270) 229- A simple reception will follow. Come and share our joy. This mass is also in thanksgiving for 50 years 0200 Ext. 413 or e-mail [email protected] of religious life for five of our sisters 3 of them were among the first sisters in America: Sr. Marie Francis, Sr. Claire Marie, Sr. Mary Thomas, and also Sr. Mary Herbert, and Sr. Mary Agnes. A Serenity Retreat for all seekers Summer Retreats for of hope, BRESCIA UNIVERSITY health and Women Religious balance HOSTS TRIP TO ITALY July 6-12, 2008

Cruise with a Cause 09’

A Mission Trip To Our Sister Diocese? Mount Saint Joseph Memorial Garden

A “Fun”d Raising Cruise Vacation? ..... Vowed: Faithful and Free? Spend Christmas 2008 in Rome Conference Retreat Or Both ... No Problem, Mon! Directed by Barbara A. Metz, SNDdeN Come join the Diocesan Office for Social Con- December 16 - 26, 2008 Participants in the Directed Retreat will meet cerns Director Richard Murphy, Mary Danhauer Join Fr. Larry Hostetter as he leads a tour of each day with a spiritual guide: (currently working in Jamaica for the last three Sister Mary Matthias Ward, OSU alumni, friends, and students in exploring and Sister Helen O’Brien, OSU years) and Faith In Travel, for a 7 Night Western experiencing elements of Brescia’s Ursuline This week-long summer retreat begins Sunday at 6 p.m. Caribbean Cruise From Galveston, Texas aboard heritage and Catholic foundation. The trip includes and ends Saturday at 9 a.m. Royal Caribbean Voyager Of The Seas. visits to Brescia, Assisi, Florence and Rome, Italy Cost: $450 residents or $275 commuters Cruise with a Cause will set sail February 1, and features Midnight Mass at the Vatican To register, call Kathy McCarty 270-229-0200 ext. 413 [email protected] 2009. We will have the opportunity to visit our Sis- early Christmas morning. Sister Barbara ter Diocese during port of call in Jamaica. We are Cost: $2,995* + $340 tax and fuel. Metz A brochure can be found online at www.msjcenter.org so excited to be able to bring much needed sup- plies, AND $125 will be donated for each cabin that *Price based on a minimum of 30 participants. is booked through Faith in Travel. For a brochure and registration form, For more information call Kenny Trowbridge contact Karen Wells at at Faith In Travel 270-389-1002 or visit http://www. (270) 686-4265 or cruisewithacause.makeswebsites.com/ [email protected] Improving Parish Life! The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 37 Having trouble recruiting volunteers for training and ministry? Is it always the same people who do everything? How’s the spirituality thermostat? What if there indeed was more than enough time, talent and treasure? These days we need to take time out to minister to our- selves so we can minister to others as leaders.

Our Stewardship in Action workshop will bring in National Speakers to help and motivate us. The cost of attending these kinds of conferences can sometimes run in the hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

As part of our ongoing stewardship efforts, we have invited them to Owensboro and it will cost nothing for our priests, religious and families to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and we will even have a Spanish Track for our Spanish Speaking Families and Leaders. All materials will be provided. Let’s make it a day to grow, lead and remember! Globe of Love Who? All are invited to come especially our pastors, Owensboro Catholic High School SCRUBS student members Maggie Glaser, priests, religious, lay leaders and parishioners. seated, and Audrey Kaelin (at mic), sponsors Bev Howard and Katherine Crowe, When? Saturday, June 7 beginning at 7:30 a.m. R.N., went on the air with WBKR 92.5 FM morning crew DJs (Moom Mullen, Kel- end with Mass at 4:00 p.m. celebrated by Bishop McRaith ly G., and Chad Bennefield) to talk about how they collected $1,002.58 for the Where? Brescia University Saint Jude Hospital Telethon held in February, 2008. For 2 weeks, OCHS juniors collected money through their “Coke-a-Week” program which was motivated To Register Call Cathy Hagan at 270-683-1545 by OCHS Religion teacher Tony Kraus. Audrey Kaelin explained the collection or email her at [email protected] method: “Every morning in Mr. (Tony) Kraus’ class, we started off with prayer and Scripture. When we collect money for various causes, usually once a week, we use the “Globe of Love,” an actual globe with the top cut out. Mr. Kraus tosses Tennessee priest ordained a the globe to a student and wherever their right index finger lands, we pray for that place on the earth. After that, we pass around the globe and put money into it. Someone then counts the money; we all join in a drum roll, and announce the bishop for Missouri diocese total amount collected.” Mel Howard photo SPRINGFIELD,Mo. (CNS) -- Newly ordained Bishop James V. Johnston Jr. told his flock in Mis- souri that he comes “full of the spirit of a Tennes- see Volunteer,” a reference to his home state’s nick- name as the “Volunteer State.” He vowed to help every youth in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Gi- rardeau “discover the plan that Our Lord has for your life.” More than 3,000 at- tended the Mass of con- secration and installation March 31 at the Spring- Bishop John McRaith laid hands on the head of Newly field Exposition Center as ordained Bishop James V. Johnston Jr. March 31 in the Knoxville, Tenn., na- Springfield. Mo. Photo by Sister Vickie Cravens, OSU. tive became the sixth man to sit in the bishop’s chair co-consecrators were Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Lou- for the church in southern isville, Ky., the man he served under in east Tennessee, Missouri. The new bish- and Bishop John J. Leibrecht, the man the new bishop op’s principal consecrator succeeds in Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Archbishop was Archbishop Raymond Kurtz led the Diocese of Knoxville from 1999 to 2007. L. Burke of St. Louis. The 38 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Marvel at the Beauty of the Mystical Body of Christ at Work day, the evening ended with a prayer By Edie Keeney service. The following morning after PADUCAH,Ky. - On Sunday April 6th eating breakfast and our fixing lunches, following the 11AM Mass and a quick we began our day’s work. To get to the meal at St. Francis de Sales in Paducah, 3 homes of both families, we left Camp vans with 10 Catholic youth and 4 adults Beulah and headed up the mountain. left on a 4 -day mission trip to Frenchburg, The roads were narrow with one sharp Kentucky. Father Brian Roby, youth di- curve after another leading higher and rector Zach Ault, parent Jeff Nash and this higher until we could feel our ears pop- reporter were the 4 adults. It was amazing ping. It seemed like you could see for how much stuff- suitcases, sleeping bags, a mile or more from so high up look- food, water, etc. and people were able to ing down into the valleys. The view fit into the 3 vans. After 5 plus hours we on either side of the road was beauti- arrived at our destination, Camp Beulah, ful even though most of the foliage had where Sr. Kathleen and Sr. Kathy had a not put on its spring color. It was easy hot meal waiting for us. Camp Beulah is to imagine how breathtaking the view a Baptist church camp that Sr. Kathleen would be in another month. arranged for us to use. Glenmary Sisters, We divided into 2 groups; one met Sr. Kathleen Mulchrone has been work- and was welcomed by Danny’s grand- ing in Frenchburg for 7 years, and Sr. father and the second group, after meet- From left, back row: Leslie Nash,Calla Humphrey, Sarah Elrod, Fr. Brian Roby; Kathy Burke a little over a year. ing Charlie and Melanie at their home, middle row Kelly Carrico, Katherine Halicks, Olivia Warren, Olivia Inman, Edie Frenchburg was founded in 1896 and began our work. We cleaned, painted, Keeney; front row Derrick Anderson, David Hayden, Ron Tyson, Zach Ault. Jeff is only a little over 1 square mile in size Nash photographer put the finishing touches on paneling ing on a mission trip during the spring break with a population of 653. It is the county on 3 rooms, hung 2 doors in one home this April. Fr. Brian thought it was an excel- seat of Menifee and most of the county is and his mother. Danny’s mother asked Fr. and worked clearing out a storage shed lent idea so Zach made some contacts and af- located in the Daniel Boone forest at the Roby to baptize Danny. Olivia Warren com- and cleaned up the yards. Monday ter talking with the Glenmary Sisters, the trip edge of the Red River Gorge. Menifee is mented, “The baptism was very remarkable. afternoon some of us went with Sr. to Frenchburg was decided on. Zach com- small with a population of approximately I really felt the power of the Holy Spirit in Kathy to the nursing home, met some mented, “When you plan a mission God seems 7,000 and much of the area is very poor that small room.” I know that Olivia ex- of the residents and then joined sev- to form the perfect team for that mission and with high unemployment. The major- pressed what we all felt. Sarah Elrod said, eral as they played bingo. Tuesday this team was great. They had the right moti- ity of churches are evangelical Baptist “God is everywhere but especially when you and Wednesday we worked to finish as vation and attitude and it was evident all week with only a very few mainline Protestant invite Him to be there like at the baptism. many of the jobs that we could. Calla long.” churches. The majority of the people It was amazing and beautiful. It’s like the Humphrey commented, “It is hard to Fr. Brian remarked, “The mission trip do not belong to any church. When Sr. seeds of the church growing.” I know that find words to describe the trip, it was provided a great opportunity for our young Kathleen came to Frenchburg, there were we will remember Danny and keep him in really amazing that so many different people, as well as our adult chaperones, to only 3 or 4 Catholic families in the small our prayers. people got together to accomplish so be immersed into the missionary life of the town. They had to travel 20 miles to one Planning for the mission trip started last much in just a small amount of time.” Church. Our group was introduced to the church or 30 miles to another church to fall after a casual mentioning of the teens go- Leslie Nash added, “The trip was very life, charisms and apostolate of the Glenmary attend Sunday Mass. Four years ago, vol- rewarding and lots of fun. I got to meet Sisters. Our young people served among the unteers built a small building beside the and help people I wouldn’t have got- unchurched and the less fortunate with the nuns’ home and Mass is celebrated in this ten to meet. Jeff Nash mentioned, “It intention of sharing, through word and ex- prayer room every Tuesday. Sr. Kathleen was a real moving experience for me ample, the beauty of faith which seeks to lift said that there are now 21 Catholic fami- personally and I think the kids got a lot up the well-being and common good of God’s lies who make the 20 or 30 mile trip to out of it. It was great, I can’t wait to do people. We ate a lot, prayed a lot, and experi- attend Sunday Mass when they are able. it again.” enced some of the greatest fellowship I have Sr. Kathleen told us where we would The days were not all work. The ever witnessed. I left the mission experience be working on Monday. We would be group took advantage of the volleyball a very proud pastor. I witnessed lots of hard working at the homes of two families. court, miniature golf course, and the work done in love and I continually marveled One was the home of 5-year-old Danny, basketball court. Also it is a great place at the beauty of the mystical Body of Christ who has a rare form of cancer. He has to just walk around; there is a stream of at work in prayer and in service. Growth and been in an out of the hospital for several bubbling water the kids played in and maturity took root in all of us over these days months. He had been in remission but on inside the dining hall we played card of the mission. We came back home with an Easter Sunday he had to return to the hos- games and relaxed. Derrick Anderson incredible sense of fulfillment, all having been pital. Another family needed some rooms said, “I had a good time especially be- touched in a special way. Our own faith was painted and some work done in the yard. ing with the group.” We celebrated Danny’s baptism: from left are Sr. Kath- renewed and we remain committed to living The father had a stroke and is still recov- daily Mass and had evening prayers leen Mulchrone, Danny’s mother, Shan- out such a precious gift in service.” ering and the mother works when she can and those moments were special and non, holding Danny and standing, his To support the mission work in French- and has little time left after caring for her close. An especially moving time was grandfather, Steve, and Fr. Brian Roby. burg Mission, donations can to sent to Glen- family. Sr. Kathy visits the nursing home when Fr. Roby baptized Danny. Dan- Edie Keeney Photo mary Sisters Home Mission, P.O. BOX 22264, on Mondays and invited several of us to ny came home before we left and we Owensboro, Ky 42304-2264 go with her. After making plans for Mon- all went up to his home to meet him Vocation The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 39 Serving the Gospel, living the Eucharist, building the Church as communion. Let yourself be conquered by His gaze and His voice… Me, a priest? You, a priest? Veni Si Amas Discernment Retreat By Byron ‘Paco’ Macias May 19-22, 2008 In April 1645 in Quito, Ecuador, there was a devastating earthquake, which along with a horrible epidemic, killed many people. A Jesuit priest during a sermon Retreat said: “My God: I offer you my life as a sacrifice so that the earthquakes end.” Then, Information among the faithful, a woman stood up and exclaimed: “No, God! The life of this Who: Single Catholic priest is necessary in order to save many souls. My life, however, is not necessary… women, 17-30 years of I offer you my life so that the earthquakes may cease.” A day after this event, this age who are discerning woman became ill and died a few weeks later (May 26, 1645). The earthquakes ceased a call to religious life. indeed and the epidemic diminished as no one died anymore because of it. The name of this woman is Mariana de Jesus (Marianne of Jesus), the first Ecuadorean saint. Arrival Monday, May 19 -- 6:30-7:00 pm “The life of this priest is necessary in order to save many souls.” As a Departure Thursday, May 22 -- 9:00 am seminarian, this phrase gives me the chills: me, a simple, limited and poor human If you have any questions, or need to make arrangements to come earlier than the being, a physician of souls? God must be crazy! But He is not. The way God sees arrival time, feel free to contact Sr. M. Beata! us is not the way we see ourselves. God sees us with eyes of pure love: for Him we Place: St. Francis Convent Phone 618-463-2757 are precious, the apple of His eye. And as such, God will never abandon us; just look 1 Franciscan Way Email: [email protected] at Saint Paul: “when I am weak I am strong.” Saint Mariana saw the divine nature P.O. Box 9020 Cost: $20.00 of priesthood: God supplies; God is in charge; God helps. After all, as martyr Oscar Alton, IL 62002-9020 Romero says: “we are workers not master builders; we are ministers not messiahs.” (make checks payable to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George) God’s call to the priesthood is subtle, soft and intriguing. It is like a nice Bring: Bible, Rosary, dresses, skirts or slacks, and most importantly, an Open Heart! breeze in the summer. It is subtle because God respects our freedom. It is soft because REGISTRATION FORMS AT: www.altonfranciscans.org (vocation page) God is perfect love. It is intriguing because though we may run and hide, once we are – Please send by May 7, 2008 called, that “what if” will stay there, following us wherever we go. If you have ever thought about priesthood, please reflect upon it. Then, talk to somebody, someone like your parish priest, a nun, a campus minister or a good friend. Nice breezes never make big announcements before coming. God does not usually open the sky in two and say: “Come, feed my sheep.” It takes a little effort on our side to chew on the idea of priesthood. What is true, nonetheless, is that God will do his part. God has promised to be with us until the end of time, and He will come to our rescue. And He can do it! Celine Dion’s new song talks about “taking chances.” Are you willing to take this chance, to “jump off the edge?” The song says that you never know what you will find down there. Perhaps you will find yourself doing things that made people like Saint Mariana see that priests are physicians of souls. Perhaps you will be able to help people meet our Lord’s love in the midst of their lives, just like priests like Fr. John Thomas, Fr. Carmelo Jimenez, Fr. Jim Clavey have helped me. Perhaps you will make people “make God loved as I love Him” (Saint Therese of Lisieux). What bigger thing can there be? C’mon! Jump off the edge! Life at the seminary is like a journey to grow in our relationship with God: there we discern, we meditate On Friday, March 28, 2008, St. Thomas More seminarian, Steve Hohman, gath- on our call. My buddy Chris Hess, ered a group of seminarians from St. Meinrad to play St. Mary students in a char- a seminarian for the Diocese of ity basketball game to benefit the Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM). The vic- Biloxi, always says that being at the torious seminarians entertained with good play and used half time to talk with seminary is not an obligation but the crowd about faith and religious vocations. The ultimate winner of the game discernment, and in that process we was PCM who received approximately $800 to assist the needy in Paducah/Mc- grow and become better persons. Cracken County. Photo: L to R - Students Melissa Howard, Sally Ballard, Nicole So, why don’t you give it a try? Burkes, & Savannah Whelan show their support for the St. Meinrad Ravens and Our Diocese currently St. Thomas More seminarian, Steve Hohman. Semiarians L to R - Steve Hohman, has twelve seminarians. You may Eric Mueller, John Parks, Matt Lowry, John Hollowell, Ryan Harpole, Matt Ander- be number thirteen. Check out son, Victor Neff, Mauricia Carrasco, Submitted by Missy Eckenberg. our website: www.gopriesthood. Prayer for Vocations com and get to know us. Lord, through Youth Holy Spirit, we ask for Your blessing as we pray (Saint Mariana de Jesus was beatified for vocations. Inspire many men and women to hear Your call to serve by Pope Pius IX on November 20, God and the Church as priests, deacons, vowed religious and lay 1853 and canonized by Pious XII on ministers. Give them courage, renew their faith and inspire them with June 4, 1950. Her feast day is May 26). Saint Mariana confidence to answer Your call. We ask this through Jesus’ name. Amen. 40 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 Cursillo Friendship Group Reunion Deepens Spiritual Life One of the treasures of the Cursillo Movement and to me person- ally is something called Friendship Group Reunion. Friendship group re- union (or group reunion) is a weekly gathering of friends to pray and to talk about each person’s commitments to three areas of their life….piety, study and action. As we share and pray together we are also made more aware of how God is working in our lives. Group reunion is the method of perseverance in the Cursillo Move- ment. After making my Cursillo back in 1998 I knew that I wanted to get into a group reunion right away in order to keep the fire of my Cursillo burning. I was determined to do everything I could to not only maintain what I had found on my weekend, but to help it grow. Thank- fully I had a wonderful sponsor and a new group of Cursillista friends down in Paducah that were also Noreen Ford, chairperson of the Region 4 Cursillo, speaks to the very determined to help me do just that! They welcomed me into their existing group reunion and group during its March 28-30 retreat at Mount Saint Joseph Con- shared their lives and their deep faith with me, which helped my faith continue to grow as well. I was ference and Retreat Center. blessed to be with this group of wonderful ladies, meeting most every week, for over AT left, Jean Taylor 2 years. leads the Christian When my family and I moved from Paducah to Owensboro in 2000 I knew one of Women’s Retreat my first priorities would be to find a new friendship group to meet with. I realized how group in song and important it was to maintain my contact with other Catholic Christians in this way. So prayer during their within a month of moving, I was invited by an old friend to form a new group with April 4-6 retreat at her and some other Cursillistas from Owensboro. I was so excited! We began group- Mount Saint Joseph ing together, bonding almost immediately, and have enjoyed several years of shared Conference and Re- friendships ever since. Although a few of the original group members have moved treat Center. on, and others have come along, there is a core group of “regulars” that continue to meet, share and grow together in our faith and love for God and each other. I am truly blessed by the years of encouragement, prayer and witness that we have shared. I believe one of the vital functions we have as Catholic Christians is to encourage one another. An excellent way of doing this is through group reunion. Then, after be- ing inspired and encouraged by this time together, we can carry this inspiration and en- couragement back to our homes, our workplaces and all our environments. It’s like St. Paul says in Romans 1:11-12, “For I long to see you, that I may share with you some At right, Bobbi Green, left, has been spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened, that is, that you and I may be mutually working on this appliqued quilt for encouraged by one another’s faith, yours and mine.” several years and brought it along dur- If you would like additional information about Friendship Group Reunions in your area or ing the Paducah Quilt Guild retreat at about the Cursillo Movement in our diocese, please call Cecelia Hamilton at (270) 926-4176, or Mount Saint Joseph Conference and e-mail [email protected]. Retreat Center March 27-29. Also pic- tured is Anne Barbour Monte Cassino pilgrimages to be held in May Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for the Sundays in May 2008. The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service ends with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Speakers and topics for the pilgrimages are: May 4—Fr. Germain Swisshelm, OSB: “Mary’s Remembrance of Things Past” Above, Sr. Elaine Burke leads Ministry May 11—Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB: “Mary’s Formation Program prayer service in Maternal Journey of Faith” the Mount Saint Joseph Center Chapel May 18—Fr. Jeremy King, OSB: “Mary’s Heart on April 4. Song” May 25—Br. Francis Wagner, OSB: “Mary, Our Lady of Silence” At right, Fr. Brad Whistle leads the Pre- Services begin at 2 p.m. Central Daylight Time. cious Blood RCIA group in prayer at The public is invited. The Monte Cassino Shrine is lo- Mount Saint Joseph Conference and cated one mile east of the Archabbey on State High- Retreat Center on Feb. 17. way 62. For more information, contact Mary Jeanne Schumacher during business hours at (812) 357-6501. National Day of Prayer for Vocations: The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 41 Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson wrote in a letter to all Knights, “I ask all Knights Raise awareness and get involved. to encourage vocations within their own families. The answer to a shortage in voca- tions must begin in our own homes.” Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed on December 3, 2007, that April 13, 2008 to be The 45th World Day Of Prayer For Vocations. He wrote in part, “Vocations to the ministerial priesthood and to the consecrated life can only flourish in a spiritual soil that is well cultivated. Christian communities that live the missionary dimension of the mystery of the Church in a profound way will never be inward looking. Mission, as a witness of divine love, becomes particularly effective when it is shared in a com- munity, “so that the world may believe” (cf. Jn 17: 21). The Church prays everyday to the Holy Spirit for the gift of vocations. Gathered around the Virgin Mary, Queen of the Apostles, as in the beginning, the ecclesial community learns from her how to implore the Lord for a flowering of new apostles, alive with the faith and love that are necessary for the mission. Vocations at the service of the Church on mission.” The Knights of Columbus website (http://www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/about/activities/ church/vocations.html ) urged all KCs to celebrate Sunday, April 13, as World Day of Prayer for Vocations: “The Annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations is an op- portunity for all Knights to raise awareness of the need for men and women to say yes to their vocations, especially if one is called to the priesthood or religious life. With the help of the Knights of Columbus, thousands will hear their calls as a result of our prayers and vocation materials. As Knights, we know the difference that one good priest can make. Raise awareness and get involved.” The web site urged KC Councils to show people the DVD, “Everyone Has A Voca- tion To Love. What’s Yours?” The DVD – “Everyone Has a Vocation to Love. What’s Yours?” combines four Knights of Columbus vocations films onto one digital video The Knights of Columbus Council # of St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville, hosted disk. Featured are The Vocation to the Priesthood, The Vocation to the Religious Life a doughnut and coffee breakfast after Sunday Masses April 13 to commemorate for Women, The Vocation to Marriage and the just-completed The Vocation of the La- the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. While parishioners shared doughnuts ity. and conversation, the KCs showed the DVD, “Everyone Has a Vocation to Love. What’s Yours?” David Morris with his wife Monica and children are at center; KC members and wives helped serve; Msgr Hugh O’Sullivan Council 2046 Grand Knight Randy Howard, at rear center, thanked all council members for their par- Environmental Stewardship: ticipation in World Day of Prayer for Vocations at St. Mary of the Woods Parish. Staff Photo Earth, Our Gift, Our Responsibility June 6-8, 2008 Retreat given by: Marianist Sister Leanne Jablonski, Ph.D. with Dayton University Find out more about our role in climate change and how we can make a difference! Fee: $175 for overnight guests. Commuters: $115. Saturday only: $40.

To register or for more information, contact Kathy McCarty Schools Find Mount To Be Good Place For 270-229-0200 ext. 413 Learning, Bonding, Sharing As A Group [email protected] A group of students from Immaculate Conception School in La Grange visited Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center March 14-16. MSJ Photo 42 The Western Kentucky Catholic, May, 2008 GUARANTEED RETIREMENT INCOME

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ya no puede pretender ser parte de la Fe Católica y ya no puede presentarse para recibir recibir para presentarse puede no ya y Católica Fe la de parte ser pretender puede no ya

contrarios a las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, especialmente sobre el lugar de María en en María de lugar el sobre especialmente Iglesia, la de enseñanzas las a contrarios

de este grupo, cualquiera persona que siga abrazando las creencias del Ejército de María María de Ejército del creencias las abrazando siga que persona cualquiera grupo, este de

-- La devoción Mariana del grupo contiene “muchos elementos que son patentemente patentemente son que elementos “muchos contiene grupo del Mariana devoción La --

María adentro de las enseñanzas oficiales de la Iglesia. A causa de las creencias heréticas heréticas creencias las de causa A Iglesia. la de oficiales enseñanzas las de adentro María

privadas. privadas. revelaciones supuestas estas de recipiente del misma persona la

En este mes de María, recémonos todos que se aumente nuestro conocimiento y amor a a amor y conocimiento nuestro aumente se que todos recémonos María, de mes este En

momento era la madre histórica de Jesús, ella ahora se ha “reencarnado” y “habita” en en “habita” y “reencarnado” ha se ahora ella Jesús, de histórica madre la era momento

Específicamente, dijo, el grupo confirma erróneamente que aunque María en algún algún en María aunque que erróneamente confirma grupo el dijo, Específicamente,

fieles a las enseñanzas de la Iglesia. Iglesia. la de enseñanzas las a fieles

de la Iglesia Católica,” dijo. dijo. Católica,” Iglesia la de

que tienen una devoción especial a la Virgen María y son son y María Virgen la a especial devoción una tienen que son profundamente diferentes con las enseñanzas de la Iglesia y la profesión de la fe fe la de profesión la y Iglesia la de enseñanzas las con diferentes profundamente son

-- Algunas enseñanzas del grupo sobre “la redención, la Virgen María y la reencarnación reencarnación la y María Virgen la redención, “la sobre grupo del enseñanzas Algunas --

Les exhorto que se asocien con los muchos otros grupos grupos otros muchos los con asocien se que exhorto Les

, dijo. dijo. , doctrinales verdades nuevas presentar puede no cual la Iglesia,

un entendimiento equivocado del propósito y función de la revelación privada en la la en privada revelación la de función y propósito del equivocado entendimiento un

- Las supuestas revelaciones recibidos por la fundadora del Ejército de María demuestran demuestran María de Ejército del fundadora la por recibidos revelaciones supuestas Las -

que por favor lean el artículo. artículo. el lean favor por que

Identificó varias áreas problemáticas específicas: específicas: problemáticas áreas varias Identificó

personas buenas se han asociado con este grupo a través de los años, así que les pido pido les que así años, los de través a grupo este con asociado han se buenas personas

fundamentales de la Iglesia. Iglesia. la de fundamentales

a María pero desde entonces su teología se ha extraviado, llegando a herejía. Muchas Muchas herejía. a llegando extraviado, ha se teología su entonces desde pero María a

que las enseñanzas promovidas por el Ejército de María eran contrarias a las doctrinas doctrinas las a contrarias eran María de Ejército el por promovidas enseñanzas las que

Católicas), se trata del Ejército de María, un grupo que empezó con una devoción sana sana devoción una con empezó que grupo un María, de Ejército del trata se Católicas),

En el 2001, los obispos canadienses difundieron una nota doctrinal confirmando confirmando doctrinal nota una difundieron canadienses obispos los 2001, el En

El artículo que sigue, tomado de “Catholic News Service” (Servicio de Noticias Noticias de (Servicio Service” News “Catholic de tomado sigue, que artículo El

de las publicaciones del Ejército de María. María. de Ejército del publicaciones las de

teología y Mariología. Mariología. y teología

– ahora el Papa Benedicto – dio advertencias contra el contenido “gravemente erróneo” erróneo” “gravemente contenido el contra advertencias dio – Benedicto Papa el ahora –

con la realización de que siempre tenemos que seguir las reglas de la Iglesia en nuestra nuestra en Iglesia la de reglas las seguir que tenemos siempre que de realización la con

En 2000, el oficial doctrinal principal del Vaticano, el Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Ratzinger Joseph Cardinal el Vaticano, del principal doctrinal oficial el 2000, En

tras reflexionamos sobre el Ave María de manera especial, somos llamados a hacerlo hacerlo a llamados somos especial, manera de María Ave el sobre reflexionamos tras

de teólogos investigó los escritos del grupo. grupo. del escritos los investigó teólogos de

- sobre el papel de María en nuestra salvación como la Madre de nuestro Salvador. Mien Salvador. nuestro de Madre la como salvación nuestra en María de papel el sobre

Albert Vachon de Québec revocó ese acreditación en 1987, después de que un comité comité un que de después 1987, en acreditación ese revocó Québec de Vachon Albert

La Iglesia ha aprobado muchos libros llenos de buenas devociones y oraciones oraciones y devociones buenas de llenos libros muchos aprobado ha Iglesia La

Iglesia. Aunque fue aprobado como una asociación católica en 1975, el Cardinal Louis- Cardinal el 1975, en católica asociación una como aprobado fue Aunque Iglesia.

divino. divino. Hijo su a acercarnos a ayude nos que María a pedimos le cuando

las Naciones, ha tenido una relación más y más tormentosa con las autoridades de la la de autoridades las con tormentosa más y más relación una tenido ha Naciones, las

Durante este mes de María y todos los meses, reflexionemos con una fe profunda profunda fe una con reflexionemos meses, los todos y María de mes este Durante

El Ejército de María, también llamado la Comunidad de la Señora de Todas Todas de Señora la de Comunidad la llamado también María, de Ejército El

a su Hijo. su a

fieles a la Iglesia Católica,” dijo la carta Vaticana. Vaticana. carta la dijo Católica,” Iglesia la a fieles

muchas devociones y oraciones y con las cuales invocamos la ayuda de María en venir venir en María de ayuda la invocamos cuales las con y oraciones y devociones muchas

asistirá a aquellos quienes este grupo cismático podría dañar tener su fe a permanecer permanecer a fe su tener dañar podría cismático grupo este quienes aquellos a asistirá

‘¿Reflexionamos sobre lo que estamos diciendo cuando rezamos el Ave María?’ Existen Existen María?’ Ave el rezamos cuando diciendo estamos que lo sobre ‘¿Reflexionamos

“Es nuestra esperanza que la clarificación proveído por esta declaración presente presente declaración esta por proveído clarificación la que esperanza nuestra “Es

simplemente necesitamos hablar con nuestra Madre? Quizá sería mejor preguntar: preguntar: mejor sería Quizá Madre? nuestra con hablar necesitamos simplemente

comunicado del obispo. obispo. del comunicado

¿Cuantas veces rezamos esta oración cuando rezamos el rosario o cuando cuando o rosario el rezamos cuando oración esta rezamos veces ¿Cuantas

esperó que su acción no dejaría duda sobre el estatus del Ejército de María, dijo el el dijo María, de Ejército del estatus el sobre duda dejaría no acción su que esperó

nosotros pecadores, ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. nuestra de hora la en y ahora pecadores, nosotros

En una carta distribuido con su declaración, la congregación doctrinal dijo que que dijo doctrinal congregación la declaración, su con distribuido carta una En

Así que seguimos con el Ave María con Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por por ruega Dios, de Madre María, Santa con María Ave el con seguimos que Así

la congregación doctrinal. doctrinal. congregación la

nosotros—como uno de nosotros. También era llamado a traernos a Jesús. Jesús. a traernos a llamado era También nosotros. de uno nosotros—como

Las excomunicaciones se incurrieron automáticamente, o “latae sententiae,” dijo dijo sententiae,” “latae o automáticamente, incurrieron se excomunicaciones Las

de tu vientre, Jesús. El llamado de María era ser la Madre de Jesús y de traer a Jesús a a Jesús a traer de y Jesús de Madre la ser era María de llamado El Jesús. vientre, tu de

y las enseñanzas “heréticas” del El Ejército de María. María. de Ejército El del “heréticas” enseñanzas las y

todas las mujeres y bendito es el fruto fruto el es bendito y mujeres las todas

de la Iglesia; y cualquier persona que abraza deliberadamente y con pleno conocimiento conocimiento pleno con y deliberadamente abraza que persona cualquier y Iglesia; la de

Obispo John J. McRaith J. John Obispo

está contigo. Bendita tú eres entre entre eres tú Bendita contigo. está

hayan “entrado en cisma al participar en las ordenaciones” a pesar de las advertencias advertencias las de pesar a ordenaciones” las en participar al cisma en “entrado hayan

El Más Reverendo Obispo de Owensboro de Obispo Reverendo Más El

María, llena eres de gracia, el Señor Señor el gracia, de eres llena María,

ordenados por él como diáconos y sacerdotes; otros miembros del movimiento quienes quienes movimiento del miembros otros sacerdotes; y diáconos como él por ordenados

como la Madre de Jesús: Dios te salve salve te Dios Jesús: de Madre la como

María, por haber intentado llevar acabo ordenaciones; aquellos que dicen que han sido sido han que dicen que aquellos ordenaciones; acabo llevar intentado haber por María,

Ave María, primero la reconocimos reconocimos la primero María, Ave

nicación incluyeron el Padre Jean-Pierre Mastropietro, un sacerdote líder del Ejército de de Ejército del líder sacerdote un Mastropietro, Jean-Pierre Padre el incluyeron nicación

de nuestra fe. Mientras recemos el el recemos Mientras fe. nuestra de

- El comunicado del obispo dijo que la lista de ellos quienes incurrieron la excomu la incurrieron quienes ellos de lista la que dijo obispo del comunicado El

tan bella contiene tantas verdades verdades tantas contiene bella tan

muy grave,” dijo el comunicado de los obispos canadienses. canadienses. obispos los de comunicado el dijo grave,” muy

mucho es el Ave María. Esta oración oración Esta María. Ave el es mucho

porque no había esperanza de otro remedio a lo que había llegado a ser una “situación “situación una ser a llegado había que lo a remedio otro de esperanza había no porque

ciones que todos sabemos y rezamos rezamos y sabemos todos que ciones

La congregación doctrinal dijo que estaba anunciando las excomunicaciones excomunicaciones las anunciando estaba que dijo doctrinal congregación La

- que rece por nosotros. Una de las ora las de Una nosotros. por rece que

Cardinal difundió una advertencia pública contra el grupo. grupo. el contra pública advertencia una difundió Cardinal

honrando a María y pidiendo a María María a pidiendo y María a honrando

que el sacerdote que realizó la ordenación no tenía ninguna autoridad para hacerlo, y el el y hacerlo, para autoridad ninguna tenía no ordenación la realizó que sacerdote el que

ha desarrollado muchas devociones devociones muchas desarrollado ha

año cuando ordenó a varios sacerdotes nuevos. Cardinal Marc Ouellet de Québec declaró declaró Québec de Ouellet Marc Cardinal nuevos. sacerdotes varios a ordenó cuando año

Madre. A través de los años, la Iglesia Iglesia la años, los de través A Madre.

El Ejército de María desacatar a las autoridades de la Iglesia hace un tiempo este este tiempo un hace Iglesia la de autoridades las a desacatar María de Ejército El

nuestras vidas para María, nuestra nuestra María, para vidas nuestras

er considerado católico. católico. considerado ser podría no grupo el que fieles los a advertir a 1987 en Iglesia

dos tengamos un lugar especial en en especial lugar un tengamos dos

que causó a líderes de la la de líderes a causó que claim girieron que Giguere era la reencarnación de María, un un María, de reencarnación la era Giguere que girieron

- Es muy apropiado que to que apropiado muy Es

- dijo que estaba recibiendo visiones de Dios. Las publicaciones de la organización su organización la de publicaciones Las Dios. de visiones recibiendo estaba que dijo

verdaderamente nuestra Madre. nuestra verdaderamente

El Ejército de María se fundó en Québec en 1971 por Marie-Paul Giguere, quien quien Giguere, Marie-Paul por 1971 en Québec en fundó se María de Ejército El

del Cuerpo Místico de Cristo, ella es es ella Cristo, de Místico Cuerpo del

canadienses en un comunicado el 12 de septiembre. septiembre. de 12 el comunicado un en canadienses

Iglesia. Esto significa que, como parte parte como que, significa Esto Iglesia.

llevó acabo ordenaciones sin el permiso de la Iglesia, dijo la conferencia de obispos obispos de conferencia la dijo Iglesia, la de permiso el sin ordenaciones acabo llevó

la Madre de Jesús, la Madre de la la de Madre la Jesús, de Madre la

del Papa Benedicto XVI, declaró la excomunicación después de que el Ejército de María María de Ejército el que de después excomunicación la declaró XVI, Benedicto Papa del

ciones especiales honrando a María, María, a honrando especiales ciones

La Congregación Vaticano para la Doctrina de la Fe, actuando con la aprobación aprobación la con actuando Fe, la de Doctrina la para Vaticano Congregación La

- de mayo está dedicado a unas devo unas a dedicado está mayo de

estimados peligrosos y erróneo por autoridades de la Iglesia. Iglesia. la de autoridades por erróneo y peligrosos estimados

Como todos ya sabemos, el mes mes el sabemos, ya todos Como

tos miembros del Ejército de María, una secta en Canadá quienes enseñanzas han sido sido han enseñanzas quienes Canadá en secta una María, de Ejército del miembros tos

Mis Estimados Amigos, Estimados Mis

- CUIDAD VATICANA (CNS) – El Vaticano ha anunciado la excomunicación de cier de excomunicación la anunciado ha Vaticano El – (CNS) VATICANA CUIDAD

Por John Thavis Thavis John Por

la Virgen María Virgen la de un Secto Canadiense Secto un de

Mayo, El Mes de de Mes El Mayo, 2 El Vaticano Excomunica a Algunos Miembros Miembros Algunos a Excomunica Vaticano El Catolico de Kentucky Occidental, Mayo, 2008 Mayo, Occidental, Kentucky de Catolico

vivientes. Santos José y Pablo en Owensboro era uno de ellos, y también San José en en José San también y ellos, de uno era Owensboro en Pablo y José Santos vivientes. una Semana Santa muy cerca a Jesucristo. Jesucristo. a cerca muy Santa Semana una

ta geisprtd aDóei eOesootminognzrnVaCui Crucis Via organizaron también Owensboro de Diócesis la toda por iglesias Otras todos por un trabajo bien hecho y esperamos que esas experiencias les ayudaron a tener tener a ayudaron les experiencias esas que esperamos y hecho bien trabajo un por todos

muy buenos. Algunos de los actores no estaban presentes en la foto del grupo. grupo. del foto la en presentes estaban no actores los de Algunos buenos. muy oportunidad a los jóvenes a participar de manera activa en su iglesia. Les felicitamos a a felicitamos Les iglesia. su en activa manera de participar a jóvenes los a oportunidad

antes del evento. Todos los dis fraces los hicieron los actores de la obra. S on unos jóvenes jóvenes unos on S obra. la de actores los hicieron los fraces dis los Todos evento. del antes da un testimonio fuerte de la fe para los miembros de los pueblos. También da una una da También pueblos. los de miembros los para fe la de fuerte testimonio un da

fead aIlsad at uaae ltn a rprcoe meao o ee meses dos empezaron preparaciones Las Elkton. en Susana Santa de Iglesia la de afuera Mayfield, como se ve en el artículo y las fotos de arriba. Ese señal en vivo al aire libre libre aire al vivo en señal Ese arriba. de fotos las y artículo el en ve se como Mayfield,

Los Via Crucis tomaron lugar a alrededor de las 2:30 p.m. el Domingo de Ramos Ramos de Domingo el p.m. 2:30 las de alrededor a lugar tomaron Crucis Via Los

fila de atrás son:Francisco, Jesus, Tolentino, Gabriel, Albert, Juan Carlos. Carlos. Juan Albert, Gabriel, Tolentino, Jesus, son:Francisco, atrás de fila

Sometido por Paul Witte, traducido y editado por Tami Schneider Tami por editado y traducido Witte, Paul por Sometido

la segunda fila son: Maximino, Moises, Veronica, Juan, Simon, Fernando. En la la En Fernando. Simon, Juan, Veronica, Moises, Maximino, son: fila segunda la

fila de enftente de izquierda a derecha: Miguel, Karen, German, Ariana, Jaime. En En Jaime. Ariana, German, Karen, Miguel, derecha: a izquierda de enftente de fila

ga con vinagre para tomar. Eugenio y Jaime son los otros dos crucificados. dos otros los son Jaime y Eugenio tomar. para vinagre con ga

Los jóvenes que tomaron parte en las Estaciones de la Cruz en Vivo son: en la la en son: Vivo en Cruz la de Estaciones las en parte tomaron que jóvenes Los

“Tengo sed.” En esta foto, el soldado (Pancho) la da a Jesús (German) la espon la (German) Jesús a da la (Pancho) soldado el foto, esta En sed.” “Tengo -

Santa Susana en Elkton Presenta Las Estaciones de la Cruz en Vivo Vivo en Cruz la de Estaciones Las Presenta Elkton en Susana Santa

Iglesia y nuestro prójimo. prójimo. nuestro y Iglesia Luis Fabian. Fabian. Luis

lo que es poder ayudar a nuestra nuestra a ayudar poder es que lo se cae por el peso de la cruz. Fotos sometidos por por sometidos Fotos cruz. la de peso el por cae se

para que vean por ellos mismos, mismos, ellos por vean que para muchedumbre de inca en adoración cuando Jesús Jesús cuando adoración en inca de muchedumbre

esta invitación a todos los jóvenes jóvenes los todos a invitación esta otd drne a rcfxo. l drca la derecha, la A crucifixion. la durante costado

hablan por hablar. P or es o, doy doy o, es or P hablar. por hablan Jesucristo (Luis Fabian) recibe la lanza en su su en lanza la recibe Fabian) (Luis Jesucristo

simplemente muchos no saben y y saben no muchos simplemente unos Via Crucis vivientes el Viernes Santo. Arriba, Arriba, Santo. Viernes el vivientes Crucis Via unos

o monjita. Nada que ver con eso, eso, con ver que Nada monjita. o La parroquia de San José en Mayfield llevó acabo acabo llevó Mayfield en José San de parroquia La

ayudes ya te vas a ser padrecito padrecito ser a vas te ya ayudes

puro rezar o que el hecho de que que de hecho el que o rezar puro

dan cuenta de que no nada más es es más nada no que de cuenta dan

grupos y en la Iglesia. Muchos se se Muchos Iglesia. la en y grupos

realmente lo que uno hace en los los en hace uno que lo realmente

porque así muchos chavos ven ven chavos muchos así porque

verdad, eso me alegra mucho mucho alegra me eso verdad,

Igles ia s in condiciones . P ues la la ues P . condiciones in s ia Igles

para que se acerquen más a la la a más acerquen se que para

ale jar s e d e lo s v ic io s o t amb ién ién amb t o s io ic v s lo e d e s jar ale

a tomar buenas decisiones o o decisiones buenas tomar a

porque al ayudar a mi Iglesia y a otras personas me siento muy feliz, porque así puedo ver que al ayudar al prójimo prójimo al ayudar al que ver puedo así porque feliz, muy siento me personas otras a y Iglesia mi a ayudar al porque

muchos jóvenes lo piensan. En serio, ayudar a tu Iglesia y a otras personas es como ayudándote a ti mismo. Yo les digo digo les Yo mismo. ti a ayudándote como es personas otras a y Iglesia tu a ayudar serio, En piensan. lo jóvenes muchos

maravillosa al participar en la Iglesia o ayudar en los eventos. Les puedo asegurar de que no es nada más ir a rezar como como rezar a ir más nada es no que de asegurar puedo Les eventos. los en ayudar o Iglesia la en participar al maravillosa

y a participar más en la Iglesia. Yo, que tengo ya 5 anos en el grupo juvenil de Mayfield, les digo que es una experiencia experiencia una es que digo les Mayfield, de juvenil grupo el en anos 5 ya tengo que Yo, Iglesia. la en más participar a y

Invito a todos los jóvenes de cada parroquia de la Diócesis de Owensboro a participar en los grupos juveniles juveniles grupos los en participar a Owensboro de Diócesis la de parroquia cada de jóvenes los todos a Invito

Les puedo decir que viví una bonita experiencia al vivir el Via Crucis.” Crucis.” Via el vivir al experiencia bonita una viví que decir puedo Les

sólo fue una cruz que cargué, fue un simulacro. Pero lo que Jesús vivió por nosotros nadie en esta vida lo puede asimilar. asimilar. puede lo vida esta en nadie nosotros por vivió Jesús que lo Pero simulacro. un fue cargué, que cruz una fue sólo

que hacemos por amor a Dios, tarde o temprano nuestro Señor nos recompensa de una manera satisfecha. Imagínense, Imagínense, satisfecha. manera una de recompensa nos Señor nuestro temprano o tarde Dios, a amor por hacemos que

ejemplo, tenemos que cargarnos todas las responsabilidades que tenemos y no quejarnos. Porque bien sabemos que lo lo que sabemos bien Porque quejarnos. no y tenemos que responsabilidades las todas cargarnos que tenemos ejemplo,

cargó, la cargó por nosotros. Y pues, en esta vida pienso que debemos de cargar esa cruz y no quejarnos de nada. Por Por nada. de quejarnos no y cruz esa cargar de debemos que pienso vida esta en pues, Y nosotros. por cargó la cargó,

muy fácil que digamos. Estuvo un poco pesada, pero Jesús nunca se quejó. Y viendo las cosas, pues la cruz que Jesús Jesús que cruz la pues cosas, las viendo Y quejó. se nunca Jesús pero pesada, poco un Estuvo digamos. que fácil muy

bonita. Después del Via Crucis, me puse a pensar muchas cosas sobre mi vida. Sinceramente, cargando la cruz no fue fue no cruz la cargando Sinceramente, vida. mi sobre cosas muchas pensar a puse me Crucis, Via del Después bonita.

una experiencia única. La verdad, me sentí muy satisfecho de haber podido tomar este papel. Viví una experiencia muy muy experiencia una Viví papel. este tomar podido haber de satisfecho muy sentí me verdad, La única. experiencia una

Yo tuve el honor de representar a nuestro Señor Jesucristo este Viernes Santo. Pues la experiencia que viví fue fue viví que experiencia la Pues Santo. Viernes este Jesucristo Señor nuestro a representar de honor el tuve Yo

Por Luis Fabian Luis Por

Mi Experiencia de Ser Cristo Ser de Experiencia Mi 3 Catolico de Kentucky Occidental, Mayo, 2008 2008 Mayo, Occidental, Kentucky de Catolico

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de que tanto aquellos que estarán físicamente en el es tadio como aquellos que sigan el evento por televisión puedan tener la s ens ación de estar estar de ación ens s la tener puedan televisión por evento el sigan que aquellos como tadio es el en físicamente estarán que aquellos tanto que de

A pesar de todos los desafíos logísticos y la coreografía que implica celebrar misa en un estadio de béisbol, Mons. Ivers expresó la esperanza esperanza la expresó Ivers Mons. béisbol, de estadio un en misa celebrar implica que coreografía la y logísticos desafíos los todos de pesar A

magnífico trabajo en 1995 en Central Park y quisimos invitarlo de nuevo”, dijo Mons. Ivers, quien en 1995 fue el coordinador de la visita del Papa Juan Pablo II a Nueva York. Nueva a II Pablo Juan Papa del visita la de coordinador el fue 1995 en quien Ivers, Mons. dijo nuevo”, de invitarlo quisimos y Park Central en 1995 en trabajo magnífico

Stig Edgren que está produciendo el evento así como el encuentro con los jóvenes en el Seminario Saint Joseph en Yonkers y la actividad en la “Zona Cero”. “Hizo un un “Hizo Cero”. “Zona la en actividad la y Yonkers en Joseph Saint Seminario el en jóvenes los con encuentro el como así evento el produciendo está que Edgren Stig

Monseñor Les Ivers, párroco de Saint Frances de Chantal en el Bronx y coordinador de la misa en estadio de los Yankees alabó el trabajo del productor californiano californiano productor del trabajo el alabó Yankees los de estadio en misa la de coordinador y Bronx el en Chantal de Frances Saint de párroco Ivers, Les Monseñor

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voluntarios de la Holy Name Society de la policía y del cuerpo de bomberos de Nueva York, así como miembros de los Caballeros de Colón, la Orden de Malta y Caballeros del Santo Sepulcro. Santo del Caballeros y Malta de Orden la Colón, de Caballeros los de miembros como así York, Nueva de bomberos de cuerpo del y policía la de Society Name Holy la de voluntarios

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archidiócesis de los Estados Unidos. Estas diócesis, así como las inmediatamente colindantes con la Gran Manzana tendrán la mayor representación en la misa. la en representación mayor la tendrán Manzana Gran la con colindantes inmediatamente las como así diócesis, Estas Unidos. Estados los de archidiócesis

estadounidenses— Boston, Louisville, Filadelfia y la archidiócesis anfitriona, Nueva York—así como el bicentenario de la declaración de Baltimore como la primera primera la como Baltimore de declaración la de bicentenario el como York—así Nueva anfitriona, archidiócesis la y Filadelfia Louisville, Boston, estadounidenses—

Benedicto. La misa dará comienzo a las 2:30 de la tarde y tendrá un tono especialmente festivo al conmemorarse los bicentenarios de la fundación de cuatro diócesis diócesis cuatro de fundación la de bicentenarios los conmemorarse al festivo especialmente tono un tendrá y tarde la de 2:30 las a comienzo dará misa La

En Nueva York, el estadio de los Yankees acomodará a 57.000 participantes en la misa del domingo, 20 de abril, el último día de la visita del Papa Papa del visita la de día último el abril, de 20 domingo, del misa la en participantes 57.000 a acomodará Yankees los de estadio el York, Nueva En

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concelebrantes portarán cas ullas es peciales de color rojo dis eñadas para la ocas ión. Tres cientos miembros del clero, incluyendo incluyendo clero, del miembros cientos Tres ión. ocas la para eñadas dis rojo color de peciales es ullas cas portarán concelebrantes

Aproximadamente 250 obispos y más de 1,200 sacerdotes ya se han anotado para concelebrar con el Papa. Los principales principales Los Papa. el con concelebrar para anotado han se ya sacerdotes 1,200 de más y obispos 250 Aproximadamente

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cuatro coros que agruparán en total a 570 miembros de coros de toda la Archidiócesis de Washington. de Archidiócesis la toda de coros de miembros 570 a total en agruparán que coros cuatro

y la mezzo-soprano estadounidense Denyce Graves cantarán en diferentes partes de la misa junto a a junto misa la de partes diferentes en cantarán Graves Denyce estadounidense mezzo-soprano la y

tradicionales en inglés a otros ritmos modernos en varias lenguas. El tenor español Plácido Domingo Domingo Plácido español tenor El lenguas. varias en modernos ritmos otros a inglés en tradicionales

El programa musical de la misa reflejará una variedad de estilos musicales , desde el latín e himnos himnos e latín el desde , musicales estilos de variedad una reflejará misa la de musical programa El

los fieles incluirá también peticiones en coreano, vietnamita y tagalo, entre otras lenguas. otras entre tagalo, y vietnamita coreano, en peticiones también incluirá fieles los

esperanza y del Espíritu Santo. Éstas se proclamarán en inglés y en español y la oración de de oración la y español en y inglés en proclamarán se Éstas Santo. Espíritu del y esperanza

tiempo de Pascua y de camino a la fiesta de Pentecostés, las lecturas hablarán de de la la de de hablarán lecturas las Pentecostés, de fiesta la a camino de y Pascua de tiempo

en el nuevo estadio Nationals Park que dará cabida a 46.000 espectadores. A tono con el el con tono A espectadores. 46.000 a cabida dará que Park Nationals estadio nuevo el en

En Washington la misa tendrá lugar el jueves, 17 de abril, a las 10:00 de la mañana mañana la de 10:00 las a abril, de 17 jueves, el lugar tendrá misa la Washington En

y Nueva York durante su visita apostólica a los Estados Unidos los días 15 al 20 de abril. de 20 al 15 días los Unidos Estados los a apostólica visita su durante York Nueva y

WASHINGTON – El Papa Benedicto XVI celebrará misa con miles de personas en Washington Washington en personas de miles con misa celebrará XVI Benedicto Papa El – WASHINGTON

Y Celebrarán Varios Bicentenarios Varios Celebrarán Y

Misas Papales Reflejarán Diversidad Diversidad Reflejarán Papales Misas

Bush en la Casa Blanca. Casa la en Bush

de bienvenida tendrá lugar la mañana siguiente cuando el Papa Benedicto visite al Presidente Presidente al visite Benedicto Papa el cuando siguiente mañana la lugar tendrá bienvenida de org para más información (Costo: $25/persona) (Costo: información más para org

para los jefes de estado. La ceremonia será breve y sin discursos, ya que la ceremonia formal formal ceremonia la que ya discursos, sin y breve será ceremonia La estado. de jefes los para men a 270.683.1545, ext. 377 o manden un e-mail tami.schneider@pastoral. e-mail un manden o 377 ext. 270.683.1545, a men

A su llegada la guardia de color ofrecerá a Benedicto XVI el saludo acostumbrado acostumbrado saludo el XVI Benedicto a ofrecerá color de guardia la llegada su A Rouge, LA y Catequista P. Norman Fischer de la Diócesis de Lexington. Lla Lexington. de Diócesis la de Fischer Norman P. Catequista y LA Rouge, -

entretenimiento al público congregado. congregado. público al entretenimiento la confesión, catequesis, liturgia y mucho más!! Con Cooper Ray de Baton Baton de Ray Cooper Con más!! mucho y liturgia catequesis, confesión, la

aóia.Atsd uleaa aBnad aFez ée elsEtdsUio rprinr proporcionará Unidos Estados los de Aérea Fuerza la de Banda la llegada, su de Antes católicas. adoración perpetuo del Santísimo, un festival de películas, el sacramento de de sacramento el películas, de festival un Santísimo, del perpetuo adoración

numerosas familias de las fuerzas armadas y muchos jóvenes de varias escuelas preparatorias preparatorias escuelas varias de jóvenes muchos y armadas fuerzas las de familias numerosas para la Jornada Mundial con el Santo Padre Benedicto XVI, música en vivo, vivo, en música XVI, Benedicto Padre Santo el con Mundial Jornada la para

Varios cientos de invitados también acudirán a saludar al Papa. Entre ellos habrá habrá ellos Entre Papa. al saludar a acudirán también invitados de cientos Varios 3-6 millas, el rezo de las Via Crucis, un vínculo vivo con Sydney, Australia Australia Sydney, con vivo vínculo un Crucis, Via las de rezo el millas, 3-6

Broglio. Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center” y participen en: un peregrinaje de de peregrinaje un en: participen y Center” Retreat and Camp Youth Catholic

sao nds lAzbsod ahntn oadWelye roip ates,Tmty Timothy Castrense, Arzobispo el y Wuerl Donald Washington, de Arzobispo el Unidos; Estados Green, llamado “Gasper River River “Gasper llamado Green,

Cardenal Francis George de Chicago, presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los los de Católicos Obispos de Conferencia la de presidente Chicago, de George Francis Cardenal tro de Retiros acerca de Bowling Bowling de acerca Retiros de tro

Iglesia Católica en este país, incluyendo el nuncio del Vaticano, Arzobispo Pietro Sambi; el el Sambi; Pietro Arzobispo Vaticano, del nuncio el incluyendo país, este en Católica Iglesia - Cen nuevo nuestro ver a Vengan

A su llegada el Papa Benedicto también será saludado por altos representantes de la la de representantes altos por saludado será también Benedicto Papa el llegada su A emos una alternativa excelente! excelente! alternativa una emos

más de 60 miembros del cuerpo de prensa del Vaticano. del prensa de cuerpo del miembros 60 de más - ten Australia, Sydney, en dial

de “Shepherd One” (Pastor Uno). Le acompañarán en el avión varios oficiales del Vaticano y y Vaticano del oficiales varios avión el en acompañarán Le Uno). (Pastor One” “Shepherd de - Mun Jornada La a asistir podrán

nu ul eAiai lqey el apet lsbeobe sobrenombre el puesto ha le se ya que al Alitalia de vuelo un en Juventud. Para aquellos que no no que aquellos Para Juventud.

La llegada del Papa se espera para las cuatro de la tarde tarde la de cuatro las para espera se Papa del llegada La vigilia de un Día Mundial de la la de Mundial Día un de vigilia

que le llevará a Washington y Nueva York. Nueva y Washington a llevará le que de una auténtica experiencia de de experiencia auténtica una de

llegada a la Base Aérea de Andrews para la visita de seis días días seis de visita la para Andrews de Aérea Base la a llegada 2008 por un evento en el espíritu espíritu el en evento un por 2008

bienvenida al Papa Benedicto XVI el próximo 15 de abril a su su a abril de 15 próximo el XVI Benedicto Papa al bienvenida calendarios para el 18-19 de julio, julio, de 18-19 el para calendarios

WASHINGTON—El Presidente y la Sra. Bush darán la la darán Bush Sra. la y Presidente WASHINGTON—El adultos jóvenes! Marquen sus sus Marquen jóvenes! adultos

Al Llegar a EEUU a Llegar Al de preparatoria (9-12 grado) y y grado) (9-12 preparatoria de

Llamando a todos los estudiantes estudiantes los todos a Llamando Bienvenida Al Papa Benedicto XVI XVI Benedicto Papa Al Bienvenida

Celebración Local - Diócesis de Owensboro de Diócesis - Local Celebración El Presidente Bush Dará La La Dará Bush Presidente El

Jornada Mundial de la Juventud 2008 Juventud la de Mundial Jornada

4 Catolico de Kentucky Occidental, Mayo, 2008 Mayo, Occidental, Kentucky de Catolico

el lugar, por lo que hizo, en un momento, un lugar santo.” lugar un momento, un en hizo, que lo por lugar, el email. Nos comunicaremos con ustedes por teléfono. por ustedes con comunicaremos Nos email.

Dios a través del sonido del río, de los pájaros, del viento y del silencio que envuelva envuelva que silencio del y viento del pájaros, los de río, del sonido del través a Dios directamente por email porque nunca se puede garantizar la confidencialidad al usar usar al confidencialidad la garantizar puede se nunca porque email por directamente

un lugar apropiado para un retiro, donde se encuentra a sí mismo y se encuentra a a encuentra se y mismo sí a encuentra se donde retiro, un para apropiado lugar un toral.org. Asegúrense de incluir su información personal. No les contestaremos contestaremos les No personal. información su incluir de Asegúrense toral.org.

este tipo de formación y proveer el lugar para llevarla acabo. Luis Ajú expresó: “Es “Es expresó: Ajú Luis acabo. llevarla para lugar el proveer y formación de tipo este - reviewboard@pas al: email por Comité el con comunicarse pueden También

retiro. La comunidad Hispana quiere agradecer especialmente a la Diócesis por apoyar apoyar por Diócesis la a especialmente agradecer quiere Hispana comunidad La retiro. mité.

organizadores que hicieron posible este este posible hicieron que organizadores

- dad divertida durante su retiro. retiro. su durante divertida dad Católico. No se harán públicos los números telefónicos de los miembros del Co del miembros los de telefónicos números los públicos harán se No Católico.

todos los participantes, voluntarios y y voluntarios participantes, los todos

- Los jóvenes participan en una activi una en participan jóvenes Los mantenerse anónimos para la primera llamada a la recepcionista del Centro Pastoral Pastoral Centro del recepcionista la a llamada primera la para anónimos mantenerse

Queremos dar las gracias a a gracias las dar Queremos

que llamó al Comité de Revisión para seguimiento. Los que llaman pueden escoger escoger pueden llaman que Los seguimiento. para Revisión de Comité al llamó que

testimonios de otros jóvenes. jóvenes. otros de testimonios

recepcionista en el Centro Pastoral Católico entregará la información de la persona persona la de información la entregará Católico Pastoral Centro el en recepcionista

de Cristo. También pudieron escuchar los los escuchar pudieron También Cristo. de

particular del Comité, lo puede mencionar a la recepcionista. En cualquier caso, la la caso, cualquier En recepcionista. la a mencionar puede lo Comité, del particular

su experiencia personal, y sobre la Pasión Pasión la sobre y personal, experiencia su

gunte por un miembro del Comité de Revisión. Si quiere hablar con un miembro miembro un con hablar quiere Si Revisión. de Comité del miembro un por gunte

gente de África. Luis habló un poco de de poco un habló Luis África. de gente

- esano se le pide que llame al Centro Pastoral Católico al 1-270-683-1545 y pre y 1-270-683-1545 al Católico Pastoral Centro al llame que pide le se esano

de Cuaresma, es la vida normal para la la para normal vida la es Cuaresma, de

- Dioc Revisión de Comité el con comunicar quiera que persona cualquier A

que para nosotros podría ser un sacrificio sacrificio un ser podría nosotros para que

enlace entre el Obispo y el Comité de Revisión. de Comité el y Obispo el entre enlace

dirección hacia Cristo. Mencionó que lo lo que Mencionó Cristo. hacia dirección

Sr. Jacinta Powers, OSU, y Rev. Pat Reynolds. Ms. Louanne Gelarden sirve como como sirve Gelarden Louanne Ms. Reynolds. Pat Rev. y OSU, Powers, Jacinta Sr.

que esto no les cause a perder su visión y y visión su perder a cause les no esto que

Pat Connell, Mr. William Craig, Jr., Dr. Carroll Howard, Sr. Eula Johnson, SCN, SCN, Johnson, Eula Sr. Howard, Carroll Dr. Jr., Craig, William Mr. Connell, Pat

cuenta de la abundancia en que viven y y viven que en abundancia la de cuenta

Vice-Chair, Dr. Charles Bohle, Sr. Vivian Bowles, OSU, Ms. Susan Clark, Rev. Rev. Clark, Susan Ms. OSU, Bowles, Vivian Sr. Bohle, Charles Dr. Vice-Chair,

a hacer que los participantes se dieran dieran se participantes los que hacer a

en la Diócesis de Owensboro son los siguientes: Larry Abel, Chair, Ms. June Bell, Bell, June Ms. Chair, Abel, Larry siguientes: los son Owensboro de Diócesis la en

de África. Durante su plática, intentó intentó plática, su Durante África. de

Los miembros del Comité quienes tratan las alegaciones de abuso sexual abuse abuse sexual abuso de alegaciones las tratan quienes Comité del miembros Los

de dos anos trabajando con los jóvenes jóvenes los con trabajando anos dos de

Están Listos para Contestar Llamadas Contestar para Listos Están

Nashville. La Hermana tiene experiencia experiencia tiene Hermana La Nashville.

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ndo a Dios. a ndo sirvie juntos estar es bueno que dirán le y demás los a Busque comunidad. Fotos sometidas por Luis Ajú. Luis por sometidas Fotos

deje de pensar que algún día usted también puede ser un líder para conducir a su familia y a su su a y familia su a conducir para líder un ser puede también usted día algún que pensar de deje Doctrina Social de la Iglesia. Iglesia. la de Social Doctrina

y sobre todo nos interesamos del uno al otro. Estimado amigo, usted que lee este periódico, no no periódico, este lee que usted amigo, Estimado otro. al uno del interesamos nos todo sobre y Abajo a la derecha, el grupo escucha atentamente a la presentación la la presentación la a atentamente escucha grupo el derecha, la a Abajo

lo importante que es estar juntos y convivir. En el encuentro, cantamos, oramos, aprendemos aprendemos oramos, cantamos, encuentro, el En convivir. y juntos estar es que importante lo el día de formación. formación. de día el

por todos los participantes, charlamos y convivimos juntos, tal vez de la comida de nuestro país, país, nuestro de comida la de vez tal juntos, convivimos y charlamos participantes, los todos por Abajo a la izquierda, Paul Witte da una presentación al grupo durante durante grupo al presentación una da Witte Paul izquierda, la a Abajo

Además de las clases formales, también disfrutamos de un almuerzo, una comida traída traída comida una almuerzo, un de disfrutamos también formales, clases las de Además segundo curso de Liderazgo Latino. Latino. Liderazgo de curso segundo

s. Diócesi nuestra de Católica Cristiana familia la de lejos estén Arriba, Patricia y German disfruten un poco de alimento durante el el durante alimento de poco un disfruten German y Patricia Arriba,

de formación. Felicitamos a los Señores Ministros y les invitamos a seguir buscando a los que que los a buscando seguir a invitamos les y Ministros Señores los a Felicitamos formación. de

Hispanos, que con su entrega a su Ministerio llevaron a sus feligreses y ser parte de este proceso proceso este de parte ser y feligreses sus a llevaron Ministerio su a entrega su con que Hispanos,

aquellas personas que necesitan de nuestro acompañamiento. Estuvieron presentes los Ministros Ministros los presentes Estuvieron acompañamiento. nuestro de necesitan que personas aquellas

como también fuera de la Iglesia en cuanto a sus relaciones interpersonales, buscando siempre a a siempre buscando interpersonales, relaciones sus a cuanto en Iglesia la de fuera también como

Cada vez las personas buscan unirse y ser una comunidad, servir a otros dentro de la Iglesia Iglesia la de dentro otros a servir comunidad, una ser y unirse buscan personas las vez Cada

es somos solamente criaturas. solamente somos es hombr los que reconocer fácil es no que y creador como y centro

en una sociedad donde cada vez el hombre se olvida de Dios como como Dios de olvida se hombre el vez cada donde sociedad una en los valores Cristianos Católicos Cristianos valores los

Iglesia, todos relacionado con la Justicia Social, especialmente hoy día en la difícil tarea de vivir vivir de tarea difícil la en día hoy especialmente Social, Justicia la con relacionado todos Iglesia,

muchos es de mucha importancia conocer al menos el nombre de los diferentes documentos de la la de documentos diferentes los de nombre el menos al conocer importancia mucha de es muchos

Para Para Esta vez les hemos ofrecido como tema principal “La Doctrina Social de la Iglesia Católica.” Iglesia la de Social Doctrina “La principal tema como ofrecido hemos les vez Esta

Es interesante ver y escuchar la voz de mucha gente buscando a Dios en su comunidad. comunidad. su en Dios a buscando gente mucha de voz la escuchar y ver interesante Es

gran interés para todos. para interés gran

parroquias se han hecho presentes para participar en el desarrollo de este contenido que es de de es que contenido este de desarrollo el en participar para presentes hecho han se parroquias

Cincuenta y cinco personas procedentes de las diferentes áreas y comunidades de las las de comunidades y áreas diferentes las de procedentes personas cinco y Cincuenta

Por Luis Ajú Luis Por

La Doctrina Social de la Iglesia la de Social Doctrina La

5 Segunda Unidad del curso Liderazgo Latino: Liderazgo curso del Unidad Segunda Catolico de Kentucky Occidental, Mayo, 2008 2008 Mayo, Occidental, Kentucky de Catolico

do fue la última vez que le dijo a Dios que lo ama? ama? lo que Dios a dijo le que vez última la fue do ¿Cuán ama? le Dios si pregunto se que vez última la fue ¿Cuándo

o amor por los demás.” demás.” los por amor o nuestr en expresado Dios de amor “el será: respuesta La icidad? fel su de secreto el es “¿cuál preguntará: se y notará lo mundo

llamado innato a compartir ese amor de Dios con los demás y es así que logramos unir y fortalecer a la comunidad. Y cuando una comunidad está unida y se ama, todo el el todo ama, se y unida está comunidad una cuando Y comunidad. la a fortalecer y unir logramos que así es y demás los con Dios de amor ese compartir a innato llamado

que Dios nos mira a nosotros: Para Dios, nosotros somos la niña de sus ojos, somos preciosos. También aprendemos a aceptar los retos y sufrimientos. Luego sentiremos un un sentiremos Luego sufrimientos. y retos los aceptar a aprendemos También preciosos. somos ojos, sus de niña la somos nosotros Dios, Para nosotros: a mira nos Dios que

Cuando encontramos el amor de Dios aprendemos a amarnos a nosotros mismos y aceptarnos con nuestras debilidades y virtudes. Aprendemos a vernos de la manera manera la de vernos a Aprendemos virtudes. y debilidades nuestras con aceptarnos y mismos nosotros a amarnos a aprendemos Dios de amor el encontramos Cuando

es cuando encontramos ese amor de Dios que es fuerte, liberador, confortante y dulce. dulce. y confortante liberador, fuerte, es que Dios de amor ese encontramos cuando es

Santa Iglesia Católica y sus enseñanzas. La fe debe llevarnos a tener una relación muy profunda con Dios y cuando esta relación es fuerte y sólida, allí allí sólida, y fuerte es relación esta cuando y Dios con profunda muy relación una tener a llevarnos debe fe La enseñanzas. sus y Católica Iglesia Santa

Por Byron Macías Byron Por tenemos que poner de nuestra parte: regarla con el agua de los siete sacramentos, oxigenarla con el aire de la Santa Biblia y asolearla con la luz de la la de luz la con asolearla y Biblia Santa la de aire el con oxigenarla sacramentos, siete los de agua el con regarla parte: nuestra de poner que tenemos

necesita que se la riegue y cuide. Las plantas necesitan agua, aire y luz para crecer y de frutos. Para que nuestra fe crezca y dé frutos nosotros también también nosotros frutos dé y crezca fe nuestra que Para frutos. de y crecer para luz y aire agua, necesitan plantas Las cuide. y riegue la se que necesita

creen sin haber visto.” No es justo que tengamos más fe en los horóscopos que en Diosito. La fe es un regalo de Dios y es como una plantita que que plantita una como es y Dios de regalo un es fe La Diosito. en que horóscopos los en fe más tengamos que justo es No visto.” haber sin creen

Para esto necesitamos creer, necesitamos tener fe. El incrédulo Santo Tomas decía “hay que ver para creer” y Jesús dijo: “dichosos los que que los “dichosos dijo: Jesús y creer” para ver que “hay decía Tomas Santo incrédulo El fe. tener necesitamos creer, necesitamos esto Para

a Dios con todo nuestro corazón, Él nos va a responder. responder. a va nos Él corazón, nuestro todo con Dios a

me ama Dios? ¿Cómo Dios me demuestra su amor? Pero por sobretodo, sería muy importante preguntarnos: ¿Dios me ama? Cuando le preguntamos preguntamos le Cuando ama? me ¿Dios preguntarnos: importante muy sería sobretodo, por Pero amor? su demuestra me Dios ¿Cómo Dios? ama me

amor de Dios hacia nosotros. Solo allí estaremos en capacidad de amar a los demás, con ese amor que lo da todo. Sería bueno preguntarnos: ¿Cómo ¿Cómo preguntarnos: bueno Sería todo. da lo que amor ese con demás, los a amar de capacidad en estaremos allí Solo nosotros. hacia Dios de amor

decir esto pero que tan difícil es hacerlo. Nadie da lo que no tiene. Si queremos de verdad amarnos los unos a los otros, primero debemos descubrir el el descubrir debemos primero otros, los a unos los amarnos verdad de queremos Si tiene. no que lo da Nadie hacerlo. es difícil tan que pero esto decir

de que son discípulos míos.” (Juan 13, 33-25). Este llamado de Jesucristo es muy fuerte: nos invita a amarnos tal y como Él nos ama. Es muy bonito bonito muy Es ama. nos Él como y tal amarnos a invita nos fuerte: muy es Jesucristo de llamado Este 33-25). 13, (Juan míos.” discípulos son que de

“Así como yo los amo a ustedes, así deben amarse ustedes los unos a los otros. Si se aman los unos a los otros, todo el mundo se dará cuenta cuenta dará se mundo el todo otros, los a unos los aman se Si otros. los a unos los ustedes amarse deben así ustedes, a amo los yo como “Así

No Lea Esto Si No Cree En El Amor El En Cree No Si Esto Lea No

eternidad. eternidad. together in eternity.” in together

este mensaje y que trabajemos juntos aquí para que podamos estar todos juntos en la la en juntos todos estar podamos que para aquí juntos trabajemos que y mensaje este I pray we take the message seriously and work together here so that we might all be be all might we that so here together work and seriously message the take we pray I

en esta tierra y la felicidad eternal con El en la eternidad. Ruego que tomemos en serio serio en tomemos que Ruego eternidad. la en El con eternal felicidad la y tierra esta en much better world to live in on this earth and eternal happiness with Him in Eternity. Eternity. in Him with happiness eternal and earth this on in live to world better much

como uno con El y con los demás, podemos tener un mundo mucho mejor donde vivir vivir donde mejor mucho mundo un tener podemos demás, los con y El con uno como the message seriously — united as one with Him and with each other, we can have a a have can we other, each with and Him with one as united — seriously message the

salvar al mundo del pecado y la muerte. Si tomamos en serio este mensaje — unidos unidos — mensaje este serio en tomamos Si muerte. la y pecado del mundo al salvar Him…Jesus came to change the world, to save the world from sin and death. If we take take we If death. and sin from world the save to world, the change to came Him…Jesus

enfoquemos nuestros ojos intensamente en El… Jesús vino a cambiar al mundo, para para mundo, al cambiar a vino Jesús El… en intensamente ojos nuestros enfoquemos “Tonight as we ponder what Jesus is saying to us, let us focus our eyes intently upon upon intently eyes our focus us let us, to saying is Jesus what ponder we as “Tonight

de todos los pueblos: “Esta noche, mientras consideramos lo que Jesús nos está diciendo, diciendo, está nos Jesús que lo consideramos mientras noche, “Esta pueblos: los todos de The Bishop concluded with this thought, which is true of all races and peoples: peoples: and races all of true is which thought, this with concluded Bishop The

El obispo concluyó con este pensamiento, lo cual es cierto de todas las razas y y razas las todas de cierto es cual lo pensamiento, este con concluyó obispo El

took the holy oils. holy the took

por Paul Witte, saludaron al obispo y recibieron los oleos sagrados. oleos los recibieron y obispo al saludaron Witte, Paul por from St. Susan’s Parish in Elkton, accompanied by Paul Witte, greeted the bishop and and bishop the greeted Witte, Paul by accompanied Elkton, in Parish Susan’s St. from

del Obispo, dos jóvenes hispanos de la parroquia de Sta. Susana en Elkton, acompañado acompañado Elkton, en Susana Sta. de parroquia la de hispanos jóvenes dos Obispo, del of each parish came forth to receive the oils from the Bishop, two Hispanic young men men young Hispanic two Bishop, the from oils the receive to forth came parish each of

Owensboro. Como dos miembros de cada parroquia vino adelante para recibir los oleos oleos los recibir para adelante vino parroquia cada de miembros dos Como Owensboro. Joseph’s in Bowling Green and Sts. Joseph and Paul in Owensboro. As two members members two As Owensboro. in Paul and Joseph Sts. and Green Bowling in Joseph’s

en Bowling Green y Stos. José y Pablo en en Pablo y José Stos. y Green Bowling en of several communities, including St. St. including communities, several of

de varias comunidades, incluyendo San José José San incluyendo comunidades, varias de rante la Misa Crismal el Martes Santo. Foto composito por Tami Schneider. Tami por composito Foto Santo. Martes el Crismal Misa la rante was peppered with Hispanic members members Hispanic with peppered was

congregación incluyó miembros hispanos hispanos miembros incluyó congregación Paul Witte (izquierda) reciben los sagrados oleos del Obispo John McRaith du McRaith John Obispo del oleos sagrados los reciben (izquierda) Witte Paul - Sebree read the Second Reading. The crowd crowd The Reading. Second the read Sebree

en Sebree leyó la Segunda Lectura. La La Lectura. Segunda la leyó Sebree en Dos miembros hispanos de la parroquia de Santa Susana en Elkton, junto con con junto Elkton, en Susana Santa de parroquia la de hispanos miembros Dos young lady from St. Michael’s Church in in Church Michael’s St. from lady young

señorita Hispana de la Iglesia de San Miguel Miguel San de Iglesia la de Hispana señorita elements of both languages and a Hispanic Hispanic a and languages both of elements

incluyó elementos de ambos idiomas y una una y idiomas ambos de elementos incluyó this effort. The Psalm Response included included Response Psalm The effort. this

este esfuerzo. El Salmo Responsorio Responsorio Salmo El esfuerzo. este Owensboro’s Sports Center, showed forth forth showed Center, Sports Owensboro’s

Centro Deportivo de Owensboro, demostró demostró Owensboro, de Deportivo Centro This year’s Chrism Mass, at at Mass, Chrism year’s This

La Misa Crismal de este año, en el el en año, este de Crismal Misa La for Diocesan celebrations. celebrations. Diocesan for

celebraciones diocesanas. diocesanas. celebraciones efforts to put together bilingual liturgies liturgies bilingual together put to efforts

esfuerzo en organizar liturgias bilingües para para bilingües liturgias organizar en esfuerzo Liturgy offices are now making great great making now are offices Liturgy

de Música y Liturgia están poniendo un gran gran un poniendo están Liturgia y Música de Ministries. The Diocesan Music and and Music Diocesan The Ministries.

Hispano vibrante. Las oficinas diocesanas diocesanas oficinas Las vibrante. Hispano parishes also have vibrant Hispanic Hispanic vibrant have also parishes

parroquias también tienen un Ministerio Ministerio un tienen también parroquias liturgy in Spanish and several of these these of several and Spanish in liturgy

semanales en español y varias de estas mismas mismas estas de varias y español en semanales parishes in our Diocese now hold weekly weekly hold now Diocese our in parishes

parroquias en nuestra Diócesis tienen liturgias liturgias tienen Diócesis nuestra en parroquias our community with open arms. Eighteen Eighteen arms. open with community our

con brazos abiertos. Hoy día, dieciocho dieciocho día, Hoy abiertos. brazos con order to welcome these new members of of members new these welcome to order

nuevos miembros de nuestra comunidad comunidad nuestra de miembros nuevos our Church has had to mold and change in in change and mold to had has Church our

moldearse para dar la bienvenida a estos estos a bienvenida la dar para moldearse to more and more Hispanic immigrants, immigrants, Hispanic more and more to

nuestra Iglesia ha tenido que cambiar y y cambiar que tenido ha Iglesia nuestra As our rural state becomes home home becomes state rural our As

hogar a más y más inmigrantes hispanos, hispanos, inmigrantes más y más a hogar and celebrate. celebrate. and

Mientras nuestro estado rural se hace hace se rural estado nuestro Mientras join together under one roof to worship worship to roof one under together join

techo para alabar y celebrar. celebrar. y alabar para techo of parishes throughout Western Kentucky Kentucky Western throughout parishes of

de Kentucky del Oeste se reúnen bajo un solo solo un bajo reúnen se Oeste del Kentucky de on occasions such as this, when members members when this, as such occasions on

cuando miembros de las parroquias a través través a parroquias las de miembros cuando our Diocesan Church is especially apparent apparent especially is Church Diocesan our

ve de manera especial en tales ocasiones, ocasiones, tales en especial manera de ve Holy Tuesday Chrism Mass. The unity of of unity The Mass. Chrism Tuesday Holy

La unidad de nuestra Iglesia Diocesana se se Diocesana Iglesia nuestra de unidad La said as he began his homily at this year’s year’s this at homily his began he as said

Misa Crismal del Martes Santo este año. año. este Santo Martes del Crismal Misa united with God.” Bishop John McRaith McRaith John Bishop God.” with united

John McRaith al empezar su homilía en la la en homilía su empezar al McRaith John We are here living out the call to be one, one, be to call the out living here are We

de ser uno, unidos en Dios,” dijo el Obispo Obispo el dijo Dios,” en unidos uno, ser de “What a great night for us all. all. us for night great a “What

nosotros. Estamos aquí viviendo el llamado llamado el viviendo aquí Estamos nosotros.

By Tami Schneider Tami By

“Que noche tan buena para todos todos para buena tan noche “Que

Multicultural Diocese Multicultural

Por Tami Schneider Tami Por

Multicultural Mass in a a in Mass Multicultural Una Diócesis Multicultural Diócesis Una

6 Una Misa Multicultural en en Multicultural Misa Una Catolico de Kentucky Occidental, Mayo, 2008 Mayo, Occidental, Kentucky de Catolico