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42301 Western Kentucky CATHOLIC Paid Western Kentucky Catholic, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Volume 35, Number 7, September, 2008

Disciples Response Fund Appeal 2008 Service Change

Dear Friends in Christ, Requested It is that time of year when you, the Church of Western Ken- tucky - Diocese of Owensboro, have the opportunity to respond as Disciples of Christ by reflecting on how we can be good stewards of God’s many gifts to us all. This year the date of this reflection falls on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross — a Feast that has been part of the tradition of the Church for over 1,700 years, dating back to the time when the Roman Emperor had a vision of the Cross. This brought about his conversion as a disciple of Christ, and he issued an edict which allowed the disciples - the followers of Christ to freely practice their Catholic Faith without fear of persecution. The Cross is the great sign of Jesus being the ultimate example of the Good Steward, in that He gave His life for our Bishop, I am most edified by those who have responded to this salvation, so it is fitting that the Cross led Emperor Constantine special opportunity, and I hope that many more will respond as Responding to toward being a good steward of his power. The disciples of Christ the Campaign continues. were then free to share the Good News of the Risen Christ, the Having said that, the Disciples Response Fund Appeal is Today’s Need and Good News of God’s love for all of us to the ends of the earth. an annual opportunity for you to share your gift of money to As we all reflect on our own stewardship this weekend, we support the ongoing ministries of the Diocese. As you know, are given the opportunity to share our prayers and our material the needs are endless, and we as Church must continue to make Tomorrow Vision resources with the Faith Community of Western Kentucky. our best faith efforts to continue all the ministries and to expand The Diocesan Capital Campaign is We are in the midst of a Diocesan Capital Campaign where them as much as possible, in order to share the Good News in in full swing. In spite of the diocesan- you have another opportunity to be a good steward. As your this Diocese and beyond. wide economic concerns, the people This letter could sound like just another way of asking for of western Kentucky are supportive of Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph money, but that is not the point. This weekend is all about stew- this capital campaign. “We need to take Maple Mount, Ky. ardship and the need for us all to be good stewards of our time, care of our priests,” is a common com- talents and material resources. Given the fact that everything ment heard as someone designates their 38TH ANNUAL PICNIC we have is pure gift from God, we are all stewards. Stewardship gift to the Charitable Trust Fund, or “I Sunday, Sept. 7 of our gifts is a matter of our Faith and how we live that Faith wasn’t sure about coming here and now For the Benefit of the Retired Ursuline Sisters in the world today. Whether we are going to be good stewards I don’t want to leave,” was a comment or not is between each one of us and God. Serving times: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. heard from a camper after he spent a This Diocese is noted for its generosity — this Diocese is week at Gasper River Catholic Youth Award Winning Barbeque: Chicken, Mutton, Pork, Burgoo blessed with many who understand and practice being faithful camp and Retreat center and further stewards. It is not easy to be a good steward, but God calls each solidifies the fact that the acquisition of of us to take stewardship of our gifts seriously and to respond the camp is a positive for this diocese appropriately. and this campaign. As we look on the Cross on which Jesus died for us, we Since the parish phase began in must answer the question: “What can I do to bring the Good May, 2008, there have been over 1,077 News of the Risen Christ, the Good News of our Salvation to pledges totaling over $3.6 million. all the people of God?” The average gift to the campaign is Silent Auction • Booths • Crafts • Games We can all become good stewards if we each play our role $3383.00. As we all know, you can des- Booths open at 10:30 a.m. in carrying out the mission of the Church by sharing our gifts. ignate your gift toward one of the four The Disciples Response Fund Appeal gives us the opportunity initiatives in this campaign, Charitable Raffle Tickets Only $2 Each to do that. Let us all be as generous as our gifts allow in living Trust Fund, St. Stephen Cathedral reno- Grand Prize Raffle $3,000 up to our responsibility as true disciples of Christ. vation and restoration project, Catholic Get your tickets from any Ursuline Sister or call: Wishing you God’s blessing always, I remain Education endowment fund and the 270-229-4103, ext. 278 Gasper River Catholic youth camp and Sincerely in Christ, Please Join Us at Our Picnic! retreat center. We are currently in the visitation phase of this campaign. The visitation team of Kirby- Smith Associates has made nearly 800 contacts to date. Comments have been Most Reverend John J. McRaith generally positive toward the campaign Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro License #0290 and the visitation team. 2 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 The Future of Our Church Depends on Allowing The Holy Spirit to Empower Our Lives As True Missionaries youth from around the world. While we same day that made me think about what we find ourselves. are many miles away, this Eucharist ties life is all about. In the morning, we cel- The courage to follow God’s plan for My Dear Friends, us all together as Church, as the Children ebrated Mass in the Pastoral Center Cha- us from birth to death comes from the World Youth Day’s message to the of God and the Catholic Church. pel to welcome a beautiful baby who was Holy Spirit and especially from the Eu- world is timeless, good for both children The theme of the 2008 World Youth adopted through our Catholic Charities charist, the very source and summit of all and adults and our youth to hear just as Day is taken from the Acts of the Apos- Adoption Program. A baby is such an in- Christian life. those gathered for World Youth Day in tles. The context from which the passage credible symbol of the power of the Holy Please remember that World Youth the Diocese of Owensboro did on July 19 is taken is important. Picture this: Jesus Spirit coming into our faith lives, begin- Day is celebrated to remind you — the at Gasper River Youth Camp and Retreat recently suffered, died and was raised ning at Baptism. youth — that the Church has confidence Center. From the moment of our birth from the dead. The apostles and other That afternoon, I visited a dying in you. and Baptism to the time of our Last Rites, loyal followers were deeply concerned friend who had lived over 80 years and In the words of our Holy Father: “the we are called to change the world. World about Jesus’ pending Ascension back to would soon account for how he allowed Spirit of the Lord always remembers ev- Youth Day is celebrated to remind you the Father. the Holy Spirit to work in his life. As I ery individual, and wishes, particularly — the youth — that the Church has con- What would become of all that Jesus prayed with the dying man, he lay quietly through you young people, to stir up the fidence in you. had taught them? How would the mes- but gave every evidence of total peace as wind and fire of a new Pentecost in the I want to take this opportunity to sage get out to the entire world? Where he awaited his call from God to finish his world.” Together with our Holy Father, share with all Western Kentucky Catho- would they fit into the picture? journey of the faith. let us invoke the Holy Spirit and ask God lics the message brought to youth gath- Jesus’ response was: “You will re- All within a few hours, I had the grace “for the gift of a new Pentecost for the ered at Gasper River Youth Camp in July, ceive power when the Holy Spirit comes of helping to celebrate a new life and then Church and for humanity in the third mil- 2008 in this homily: upon you, and you will be my Witness- to share in the pain of the end of a long lennium.” Bishop’s World Youth Day Homily, es.” Christ said His witnesses will go to life. Clearly, the Holy Spirit was with If we allow the power of the Holy Gasper River Catholic Camp, July 19, the ENDS OF THE EARTH. This is how both the baby and the dy- Spirit to help us to be true witnesses 2008 the Church was born on that first Pente- ing man. From the moment to God’s Love from birth to death, How wonderful to look out over this cost, and from that day to this, she has of our birth and Baptism to we will one day meet for all eternity marvelous gathering of people, especially not ceased to spread the Good News to the time of our last breath, in the presence of our ever-loving the youth of the Diocese of Owensboro the ends of the earth. So much of the fu- we are called to change the God. and other dioceses. I welcome all of you ture depends on you — the youth of the world – as Witnesses to the Sincerely in Christ, here today as we bring to a close our cel- Church — as you allow the Holy Spirit to Risen Christ. By our words ebration of World Youth Day 2008. empower your lives with the fire of love and by our actions, we wit- It is especially exciting to think that and become true missionaries of God’s ness to our faith every min- our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, Charity. ute of every day in what- Most Reverend John J. McRaith is gathering at this very same time with I recently had two experiences in the ever town, city or country Bishop of Owensboro Editor’s Note: Turn To page 8 of this edition to find Chase McNulty’s article and a Bishop McRaith’s September 2008 Schedule photo from Owensboro diocesan seminarian Josh McCarty about World Youth Day in 4 Staff Mtg., CPC, 9am Sydney, Australia 4 Faithful Citizenship Cmte., CPC, 1:30pm 5 Mass, Celebration of Anniversary of Dedication of Cathedral, Owensboro, Catholic Home Missions Support 6pm 7 Mount Saint Joseph Ursulines Picnic 10 Groundbreaking, Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, 5pm for the Diocese of Owensboro 11 Paducah Office Day The Diocese of Owensboro has 50,736 Catholics, 79 parishes and missions, and 52 14 Healing Mass, Mount Saint Joseph Conference & Retreat Center, 10am active priests. In Fiscal Year 2007/2008, the Catholic Home Missions Grant for the 15 Priests’ Personnel Mtg., CPC, 9:30am; Priests’ Council Mtg., CPC, 1:30pm Diocese of Owensboro was $22,500. The 2006 Owensboro Diocesan Contribution to 15 DPC Mtg., CTK Madisonville, 6pm the Catholic Home Missions Appeal was $21,024.00. The U.S. bishops established the 18 Staff Mtg., CPC, 9am Catholic Home Missions Appeal in 1998 to support the missions here in America. The 19 Presbyteral Day: Theology of the Body, Catholic Pastoral Center, 10:30am- Appeal is taken up in most parishes on the last weekend in April each year. (Source: 4:30pm http://www.usccb.org/hm/diocese/owensboro.htm) 19 Dinner – 150th Anniv. of Catholic Education in Paducah, St. Mary School, 7:30pm Friends Of The Poor 20 Serra Religious Picnic, St. Martin, Rome, 10:30am 21 Mass, 50th Anniv. of Ordination of Fr. Leonard Alvey, Brescia University, 10am - Walk A Mile In My Shoes 21 Mass, Sophia Awards, Cathedral, Owensboro, 1:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Society will host a Walkathon to raise funds 22-24 Catholic Home Mission Dioceses Gathering at Mundelein, Illinois to support the activities of the local Conferences. The Walk will 25 Priests’ Gathering, Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Center, be held at Daviess County High School grounds on September 10am 27, from 9:00am till noon. Walkers are asked to obtain Walk 26 S.P.A.C.E. Picnic, St. Raphael, 5:30pm (Special Apostolic Catholic Evangeliz Sponsors as a way of raising funds for donations to St. Vincent ers – formerly known as SPRED) de Paul. Walk registration and donation forms are available from 27 Mass, St. Raphael Picnic, 11am St. Vincent de Paul members at each parish or at the St. Stephen Cathedral Parish 28 Mass, 200th Anniversary of Diocese of Bardstown, Basilica of St. Joseph Office. Come and enjoy a walk and community get-together. Complimentary T- Proto-Cathedral, Bardstown, Kentucky, 11:30am shirts, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. 30 Mass of the Holy Spirit, Brescia University, 10:30am Ms. Betty Jo (BJ) Asher Chosen as Parish Life Coordinator for St. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 3 Susan and St. Mary-and-St. James parishes On July 6, 2008 something historic services office in Nashville conducted happened in the Diocese of Owensboro. It the process. Ms. Liz Dudas and Ms. Lor- went largely unnoticed probably because raine Van Camp spent several weekends it happened in two small mission parishes leading parishioners through prayer and in Todd County. There, St. Susan and St. study to help them understand where God Mary-and-Sts. James parishes had been was leading the parishes. Afterward, the run for decades by the Glenmary Home parishes began a new phase, never before Missions. On July 1, 2008, Glenmary attempted in our diocese. A lay leader returned the parishes to the Diocese of took over. Father Ruff had conducted a Owensboro in accord with the Glenmary thorough search for a lay person. Finally, regional concentration plan. Glenmary with what everyone believes to be the Holy missioner Rev. Frank Ruff retired as pas- Spirit’s guidance, Ms. Betty Jo (BJ) Asher tor, and with no one from his congregation was chosen Parish Life Coordinator. to fill his place, the diocese took responsi- A Parish Life Coordinator does, say, bility to staff the parishes. ninety percent of what a priest pastor does. Glenmary conducted a transition The remaining more-or-less ten percent is process of bringing the parishes to aware- the celebration of the sacraments, which ness and helping them discern the future. only an ordained priest – or for some Some of the staff of the Glenmary pastoral sacraments, a deacon – can do. Ms. Asher came well qualified to lead a parish, having graduated from the lay ministry program at Brescia University in 2003 and then gone on for a masters degree in Theological Studies at Aquinas Institute of Theology in Ms. Betty Jo (BJ) Asher, at right above, was chosen Parish Life Coordinator for St. Louis. She came with pastoral experi- St. Susan and St. Mary-and-St. James parishes. With raised hands in blessing ence at a parish in Indiana. Of course, she at left are Fr. Darrell Venters, Fr. Frank Ruff, and Fr. Carmelo Jimenez. Submitted had never led a parish, so she accepted the photos position with the knowledge that the Holy Spirit had led her to this place and would To The People of the Diocese of Owensboro: continue to guide her in the challenging We are very grateful for the contributions from the Diocese of Owensboro, and we new ministry. want our message of gratitude to reach those who gave so generously. On behalf of men and women re- Fr. Frank Ruff remains as Sacramen- ligious throughout the United States, tal Minister, a parish staff position. Other I extend heartfelt thanks to all who staff members are Associate Pastor Fr. contributed to the annual appeal for Carmelo Jimenez, who is on loan from the the Retirement Fund for Religious in Archdiocese of Tuxla Gutierrez, Mexico, 2007. Your generous donation totaled and Mr. Paul Witte, who came on board $37,036.13, over 12 percent more through Glenmary as Pastoral Associate Rev. Frank Ruff, retired as pastor, and for Hispanic ministry and remains now as than was contributed in 2006. We remains as Sacramental Minister, a know this represents great sacrifice parish staff position. such within the diocesan structure. on the part of many in these difficult economic times, and we are deeply grateful. Your generosity helps to provide The Western Kentucky Catholic Official Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, Ky. care for more than 37,500 religious Story Deadline:15th of month prior to publication. The Western Kentucky Catho- in the United States who are past lic is published monthly except June and July from the Catholic Pastoral Center in age 70, including more than 4,900 Owensboro, KY. who need skilled nursing care. These Publisher: Most Rev. John J. McRaith, D. D. women and men pray daily for your Editor: Mel Howard, e-mail:[email protected] intentions, asking God to bless you Adm. Assistant and Spanish Translator: Tami Schneider, Tami.schneider@pasto- abundantly. The funds from the 2007 ral.org appeal were distributed to religious Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY institutes at the end of June, and I am 42301 Phone: 683-1545. 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(CNS Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor submitted for publica- Gratefully, graphic/Emily Thompson) (July 23, 2008) tion in the Western Kentucky Catholic are not necessarily those of the publisher or Sister Janice Bader, CPPS, Executive editor of The Western Kentucky Catholic. Please let us know politely if you find Director, National Religious Retirement Office proofing or factual errors in items of this publication. 4 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Mount Saint Joseph welcomes Kansas Ursuline Sisters MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - The Ursuline Sis- developed. Over the July 4th weekend July 17 at Maple Mount. Sister ters of Mount Saint Joseph will have more in 2006, nearly the entire Paola commu- Marie Carol Cecil, a sister for to love later this year. nity came to visit the Mount Saint Joseph 58 years, said she’s “thrilled The 40 chapter delegates voted unani- Motherhouse for three days, further con- to death,” about the merger. mously July 17 to approve a merger with vincing sisters from both communities “We’ve met them and they the Ursuline Sisters of Paola, Kansas, and that they shared much in common, Sister seem like one of us. They’re welcome them to continue in the journey Michele said. extremely friendly.” they both began with Saint Angela Merici In February 2007, the Paola congre- Sister Frances Miriam in 1535. gation officially requested to merge with Spalding, a sister for 68 years, The official canonical merger of the Mount Saint Joseph. A due diligence study said, “I think it’s a wonderful two communities will not occur until likely was begun, culminating in the vote held thing, I think they are great late this year, when approval comes from The leadership team from the Ursuline Sisters the Congregation for Institutes of Con- Sister Joseph Adrian Russell, OSU, 94, of Paola, Kn., met with the Leadership Council secrated Life and Societies of Apostolic at Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount in Janu- Life in Rome, Italy. At that point, the 23 Died August 3 ary. Pictured in front, far right, is Sister Michele Ursuline Sisters in Paola will join the 164 Maple Mount — Sister Joseph Adrian Russell, 94, an Morek, OSU, congregational leader at Mount Saint Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died August 3 at Joseph. The leadership team from Kansas is, front bringing the total to 187. Mount Saint Joseph, in her 75th year of religious life. row, left to right, Sister Pat Lynch and Sister Kath- The small number of Ursulines in She was a native of Louisville. leen Dueber. Back row, Sister Helen Smith, Sister Paola wanted to free their sisters involved She had a smile that could light up a room. An edu- Jane Falke, and Paola Congregational Leader Sis- in active ministry from their roles as ad- cator for 48 years, she taught at St. Elizabeth School, ter Kathleen Condry. Some of the Ursulines from ministrators, said Sister Kathleen Condry, Curdsville (1935), St. Paul School, Leitchfield (1947-50), Kansas will be moving to Mount Saint Joseph president of the congregation. There are 12 and St. Raphael School, Daviess County (1952-53). She once the merger process is complete. Paola sisters involved in active ministry, taught in other Kentucky schools, in Missouri, and in New and that includes four on the leadership Mexico, where she ministered for more than 30 years. She also served in the people. We’re so happy they’re coming. We talk about team. Mount Saint Joseph Shop (1986-89), and as tutor and outreach minister for how hard it must be for them, but they are taking it as The Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph are Christ the King School and Parish, Madisonville (1992-2001). She retired the grace of God.” energized by the decision, and say they in 2001. It’s a sense of happiness and relief for the Sisters can’t wait for the Paola sisters to arrive. Survivors include two sisters, Isabel Clark and Martha Riedling, both of Paola, Sister Kathleen said. Since the Motherhouse Sister Annalita Lancaster, a former supe- of Louisville, several nieces and nephews, and the members of her religious property went up for sale in March, lots of old friends rior and a sister for 65 years, said, “I’ve community. The funeral Mass was August 7, at Mount Saint Joseph, with have been visiting the sisters. never seen anything like their openness burial in the convent cemetery. Glenn Funeral Home, Owensboro, was in “We keep using the word ‘homecoming,’” said to the spirit. When I got their letter saying charge of arrangements. Gifts in memory of Sister Joseph Adrian Russell Bridget Fitzwater, Mission Advancement director in why they wanted to do this, I had never may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Paola. The Ursulines of Paola and the Ursulines of had anything touch me so deeply. Their Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. Mount Saint Joseph were both offshoots of the Ursu- spirit and their trust in the future is over- lines of Louisville. Sisters arrived at Maple Mount in 1874, and whelming.” became an autonomous community in 1912. Sisters arrived in Sister Alicia Coomes, director of Annual Diocesan Marian Congress Paola in 1895. vocations, said she’s excited. “I think they Sunday Oct. 19 2:00-5:00 PM The Sisters of Paola are stressing to their supporters that have lots of gifts to share with us. They are Diocesan Marian Shrine this is not an ending, but a chance to continue their mission of such talented women. It’s great to know we “Mary, Mother of the Church and Model of All Christians” serving God with more resources that Mount Saint Joseph can St. Joseph Catholic Church, are getting more folks who are deeply in offer, Fitzwater said. There are 16 Ursuline Sisters living in 434 Church St., Bowling love with God and Angela.” the 64,000-square-foot convent in Paola, a small city near the Green, Ky. • Theme: Mary, The two communities are members of Missouri border, slightly southwest of Kansas City, Mo. The Mother Of Mercy the Ursuline Society, a group of autono- remaining seven sisters live within two hours of Paola. How • Parish Center: Address by mous congregations that share fellowship, many sisters will be moving to Maple Mount has yet to be Bishop McRaith, Crowning prayer, and similar interests. One of those determined. of Statue of Mary; Speaker, groups, the Ursuline Sisters of Belleville, There will be celebrations in Paola and at Maple Mount to Rev. Wade Menezes, Fathers Ill., merged with Mount Saint Joseph in officially welcome the sisters, Sister Michele said. “We want of Mercy Chaplet of Divine 2005. to celebrate their life and have memory sharing,” she said. “One day, Sister Michele (Morek, con- Mercy; Music; Refresh- gregational leader at Mount Saint Joseph) ments; Display of Religious Articles Attention! said, ‘If you ever want to talk about it, St. Joseph/St. Frances Academy Graduates and those that we’re open’” Sister Kathleen said. So • Outdoor Procession: Our Lady of Fatima Statue; Por- attended the two schools. in August 2004, the leadership team in Fourth Year Reunion Party – September 13, 2008 Paola began discussing the possibility of ters, Knights of Columbus; Rosary; Hymn • Church: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament; Homily If you have not been contacted by mail and you are inter- a merger with Mount Saint Joseph, and ested in attending and reminiscing with old classmates—call sent a letter to begin such a conversation Eucharistic Procession with Blessing of Sick; Benediction • Confessions: Heard throughout one of the following for information. We do not want anyone in January 2006. left out. In the ensuing months, gatherings Every One Welcome!! Visit The Beautiful Shrine For Info, call Joann Bradford 270-586-5926 Bill Froelich - 281-0719; Gene Higdon - 683-1677; Donald increased between the two congregations’ Hayden - 683-4271; Dolores Wathen - 764-1193; Barbara leadership teams, and the relationship Hurm 683-7689; Charlene Pruden - 686-3733. Second Sunday Social, St. Paul, Princeton The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 5 Submitted by You are invited to pray the rosary at the George Barber The theme for Rosary Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5 St. Paul Parish’s Au- Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary gust Second Sunday Social was home- made ice cream. Members of the Sec- ond Sunday Com- mittee made home- made ice cream to complement the monthly potluck lunch after mass. The theme changes each month to fit has really become a highlight of the month as we get to know new the season and the things about each other and share great recipes. For this month’s Come at 2 p.m. monthly meal brings social some of the parish members learned to make homemade ice the parish together cream for the first time – some talked about the fun of having to eat Everyone is welcome! as a Christian fam- their mistakes. Charlie Pratt served his first creation “Chocolate Help us celebrate the Month ily. The idea for the Fudge Double Dipple with a Cherry” which was a great success. of the Rosary with a community social came from Fr. To prove its success, John Falder is shown cleaning the paddle gathering at the Memorial Shaiju Thomas and above. Rosary Walk on the grounds of Mount Saint Joseph in Praying Our Soldiers Home To Safety Maple Mount (15 miles west of HENDERSON,Ky. - Owensboro on Highway 56 at Third Infantry Divi- Cummings Road). sion, Vanguard PSD, deployed from Ft. Stew- For more information, call art, Georgia to Iraq in 270-229-0200 October, 2007. Before leaving, Lt. Jacob Todd, a 1998 graduate of Holy Name School, contacted OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY NOVENA October 7th—October 15th Holy Name’s Y Club to Join with others in prayer at the Diocesan Marian Shrine: Mary, Mother of ask for prayers for him- the Church/Model of All. The Shrine is located at historic St. Joseph Church in self and all the members Bowling Green, Kentucky of Vanguard Company. Since then Holy Name Prayer To Be Said Daily During The Novena To Our Lady Of The Rosary O, Blessed Rosary of Mary, sweet chain which unites us to God, bond of love which School has adopted the unites us to the angels, tower of salvation against the assaults of Hell, safe port in 33 members of Van- our universal shipwreck, we will never abandon you. You will be our comfort in the guard plus seven other hour of death: yours our final kiss as life ebbs away. And the last word from our lips soldiers who have ties will be your sweet name, O, Queen of the Rosary, O, dearest Mother, O refuge of to the school. Each Sinners, O.Sovereign Consoler of the Afflicted. May you be everywhere blessed, classroom has one or today and always, on earth and in heaven. Mary, Mother of the Church/ Model of two soldiers whom we Nikki Spainhoward, left, presented a flag and commerative All Christians, Pray for Us. pray for, by name, every plaque to Alex Wimber on behalf of her uncle, Marine Ser- Dear Father:Please place my intentions at Mary, Mother of the Church/Model of day in our classrooms. geant Jimmy Shoemaker. Submitted by Phyllis Brown All Christians Diocesan Shrine to be remembered in the Novena Prayers. (Mark the We send cards a letters Shoemaker, sent a very special gift to the school. His niece, intentions you wish remembered) ___Increased Devotion to Mary ___A Happy Death all year long and did five Nikki Shoemaker, presented a plaque and a United States Flag ___World Peace ___Souls in Purgatory ___Holy Father ___Employment ___Priests mailings of food and that flew over Baghdad in honor of Holy Name School on May and Religious ___Motherhood ___Increase in Religious Vocations ___The Aged gifts during the 2008 13, 2008 to Alex Wimber, President of the HNS Y-Club. Sgt. ___Negligent Catholics ___Conversions ___Overcoming Drug Problems ___Rec- school year. Now that a Shoemaker wanted the entire school to know how much the onciliation ___Family Happiness ___A Safe Trip ___A Happy Marriage ___Success new school year has be- soldiers appreciate cards, packages and prayers from home. in Studies___Better Health ___Thanksgiving ___Sick and Dying ___Special Inten- gun, we have resumed Wes Coward, past president of the Y-Club and currently tions the project and will con- a freshman at Memorial High School in Evansville, has taken tinue with this mission the project with him to high school. He has enlisted old I have marked my Novena Intentions and enclosed is my Novena Offering of . (Please make checks until our soldiers come and new friends to each adopt one of the soldiers in order to Marian Shrine. Name______Address ______home. to increase the number of prayers, letters and gifts that they __ Two of the soldiers receive. City State ______Zip Code ______have come home safely The military adoption project is just one more way the Send to: Marian Shrine Committee, C/o Jean Fulkerson, already. One of them, entire student body and all the teachers at Holy Name support 526 13th Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101 Marine Sergeant Jimmy the many Y-Club service projects. 6 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Teens Encounter Christ: The Paschal Mystery in the Year of Wisdom by Ginny Knight-Simon Saint Paul (Romans) Marie Ricke, Immaculate Parish Father Eric D Riley, W.KY TEC Spiritual Owensboro Director, wkytec.org “I have 227 Teddy Bears,” Marie lives we recognize Ricke told me on a recent visit to her As we contin- that we are creatures home. In a room devoted to bears, Marie ue our journey through standing before the Almighty God; without told me, “I have bears from Germany, the Year of Saint Paul Him we are nothing. However, because China, Canada, and all over the United the Apostle, 28 June of His great love and mercy we are called Father Eric 2008 through 29 June to greatness. Greatness comes through States. I started collecting them and then D. Riley everybody started giving them to me. I just 2009, in honor of the receiving and living the Truth. The Truth love them.” 2000th Anniversary of sets us free. She has Smokey the Bear, Coke Cola the birth of St Paul, our experience of the It is time to come out of darkness into Bears, a bear house, bears for the seasons, Paschal Mystery through the letters of St. the wonderful Light Who is Christ Jesus. holiday bears, huge bears, and tiny bears. Paul continues to be enriched. The work has been done; the price has Looking around the room I saw bears in Saint Paul draws us into a deep un- been paid. All we have to do is to accept trees, on bicycles, in wagons, on shelves, derstanding of the Paschal Mystery in his the invitation every day of our lives to live in tiny rockers, on the floor, and hanging Letter to the Romans: Are you unaware in the freedom of God’s children. Let us from the ceiling. I did notice a huge poster that we who were baptized into Christ make this our heart’s desire as we begin of Randy Travis stuck in behind a display Jesus were baptized into His death? We this new school year! For as Saint Paul of bears. Hmm…? “Oh, Randy is just a big were indeed buried with Him through reminds us: Teddy Bear, too,” Marie explained. “We go baptism into death, so that, just as Christ “What will separate us from the love to all of his concerts and I love his music was raised from the dead by the glory of of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or and I have all of his records.” the Father, we too might live in newness of persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or “I am basically a home body. I like life. For if we have grown into union with peril, or the sword? No, in all these things staying at home with my family. I have Marie says her children and grandchil- Him through a death like His, we shall also we conquer overwhelmingly through Him four children, 11 grandchildren and 12 dren reward her greatly by the time they be united with Him in the resurrection. We who loved us. For I am convinced that great grand children. I am very proud of are all together. Her blessings are her good know that our old self was crucified with neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor them all.” health and wonderful family. Him, so that our sinful body might be principalities, nor present things, nor future done away with, that we might no longer things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, be in slavery to sin. For a dead person has nor any other creature will be able to been absolved from sin. If, then, we have separate us from the love of God in Christ died with Christ, we believe that we shall Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:35,37-39).” also live with Him. We know that Christ, The only thing that can separate us raised from the dead, dies no more; death from the love of Christ is our own lack of no longer has power over Him. As to His humility. May He Who humbled Himself death, He died to sin once and for all; as to to become one like us in all things but sin His life, He lives for God. Consequently, raise us out of sin to become one like Him you too must think of yourselves as being in glory. dead to sin and living for God in Christ Upcoming TEC Weekends: Jesus (6:3-11). High School Seniors TEC Weekend at In the TEC movement we are often Christ the King in Madisonville, 11 - 13 reflecting on the death and resurrection October. Cost: $50, scholarships avail- of Christ and how it calls us into new life able. Deadline to Apply: 26 September in Him. However, there are times that 2008. Applications and more information we forget that new life in Christ means available at wkytec.org. Mass at 5 PM. All a conscious act of the will to die to the are encouraged to offer wheat and attend. shackles and slavery of sin in our lives. We are called to give up everything that draws us away from Christ and His Church and to swim in the deep mystery of God’s TEC SCHOLARSHIPS abundant grace; allowing the Word of God and Sacraments of the Church to nourish Attention High School and strengthen us in our quest for holiness. Seniors: TEC Week- A Catholic priest on the radio was recently end at Christ the King in Madisonville, 11 - 13 heard stating: “Without holiness there is October. Cost: $50, no heaven; without humility there is no ho- Lamb Of God Sisters Are Golden scholarships avail- On May 10, 2008, five Sisters of the Lamb of God celebrated 50 years of religious liness; therefore, there is no heaven with- able. Deadline to Ap- profession and of their congregation’s presence in the Diocese of Owensboro. out humility.” These words are very true. ply: 26 September 2008. Applications Bishop John McRaith presided at Mass with a reception following in the Humility is that fruit of the Holy Spirit Immaculate Parish Family Center. From left here are Sr. M. Agnes, Sr. M. Francis, and more information available at Sr. Claire Marie, Bishop John, Sr. M. Herbert, and Sr. M. Thomas. Photo by Doretha in our lives that helps us to draw close wkytec.org. Mass at 5 PM. All are en- Gabel for Immaculate Parish unto the Truth, Who is Christ Himself. couraged to offer wheat and attend. Through the exercise of humility in our The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 7 Saint Paul School News

In Photo at right, St St. Paul’s annual Spring Fling, newly crowned school royalty were Jared Butterworth, king, Hanna Butterworth, queen, Spencer Sharp, prince, and Ashley McKinney, princess.

Some of Saint Paul Elementary’s students won awards in the Leitchfield Women’s Club Writing Contest. Out of 18 winners, St. Paul had 9, two of which also won at the state level. In this picture are four St. Paul students receiving awards: Jessica Robinson, Nolan Webb, Laura Higdon, and Spencer Sharp. At Right, Saint Paul Elementary teachers work hard with school fundraisers. Here are teachers Sister Ann Michelle Mudd, OSU (K-2); Michelle Robinson (3-5), and Joan Butterworth (6-8).

About Bereavement: This Is Not Like Anything I’ve Felt Before By Betty Medley Strange things happen when are grieving. Why did I freeze outside the doors of the church? I am sure I will never tell and re-tell the stories that are my parents get an answer to that question. Everyone was nice and hos- No two deaths are alike, even for the same loss. pitable as we all processed out of church. An elderly woman Adam Thomas and Amber Smith are St. Paul Not two adult children grieve the same way, even walked by me, smiled and said, “good morning”. I had never Elementary’s Eighth Grade 2008 graduating class. seen her before but there were so many ways in which she for the same parent. reminded me of my mother and I could actually see my mother While it is somewhat standing there on the porch waiting for me to walk with her. true that “grief is grief,” Youth Seen As Servant Leaders In Ministry The “why” questions that sometimes plague us have no the issues that surround answers, but, after all, they are not the kind of questions that grieving parents are Youth from Aurora and could be satisfied by information. Rather, these questions in- different from those of Cadiz were recently recognized vite us (and others) into our hearts, stories, and feelings. Why people struggling after for their contributions to their did I see my mother that day? I saw her because I needed to a loved one’s suicide, church, family, and community. see her. I wanted to be going to church with her and begin my others whose loved one The youth participated in dioc- work week having that be on my mind. I wanted her to still be was killed by an act esan projects as well as local my mother. It wasn’t craziness brought on by the excessive of violence, or young parish projects. heat. It was about love, remembering, finding new ways to children whose brother keep my mother active in my life adventures. or sister has died. In Grief always involves pain and loss, but there is a special my case, my mother, sense of loss when it is a mother or father who have died. All of my parent had died. a sudden, we realize that underneath it all we feel that parents She may be gone are not supposed to die! Whether we are five or fourty-five, but I still have all part of us wants and needs to know that our parents are always the memories and I Above, Fr. Babu Kulathumkal Joseph, going to be there for us. The rude awakening to their mortality find comfort and joy in sharing those with pastor of St Stephen Catholic Church, (and our own!) thrusts us into one of the most overlooked and Cadiz, KY presented the SLIM (Student neglected groups of mourners: adults dealing with the death friends, families and even strangers who had Leadership in Ministry) Award to Billy of a parents or parents. Copeland. Pam Wimsatt the Youth As one in that situation, I heard all of the most common never gotten the oppor- Director looks on. responses from those around me. People probably meant well, tunity to meet such a Left, Fr. Babu Kulathumkal Joseph, but their remarks often hurt. I didn’t want empty reassurances. wonderful person. She pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church in What I really needed included: hugs, safe places, insights remains alive in all of Aurora, KY presented the SLIM (Student (when I asked for them), clarification (when I owned that I our hearts. Leadership in Ministry) Award to Kristen was wandering needlessly), inventive and hope-filled ways to Mikulcik. Submitted Photos 8 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Holy Cross Sisters to begin ministry in Calvert City, Ky. It is with great anticipation and ex- to follow.” citement that two Holy Cross Sisters are Both sisters expect many challenges in Marshall County. “We will leaving current ministries in Wisconsin to have to make friends with the many Baptist Ministers as the area is a very travel to Kentucky to work with the poor. heavily Baptist area. We are not working in that area to steal the congrega- Sister Joelle Mauer, Merrill, WI, and tion, but rather to work side by side and help those in need,” Sister Joelle Sister Mary Angela Sackmann, Wausau said. WI, will live in Calvert City and carry on According to Sister Mary Angela, “This is an opportunity to serve the the charism of the community which is, poor in a way that we perhaps have never done before, even though a lot “Meeting the needs of the time.” of our sisters are serving the poor, this is another avenue.” A little over a year ago the idea sur- The sisters have the blessing of Sister Celine Goessl, provincial for the faced for the two sisters at a gathering of Holy Cross Sisters USA Province. “The first approval was very definite sisters and associates in Merrill, WI. Ac- from Sister Celine,” Sister Mary Angela said. “These two women are real cording to Sister Joelle Mauer, who has pioneers and show the spirit of our charism as Holy Cross Sisters. Our been a member of the Holy Cross Sisters founders wanted us to go where there is a need, and both sisters are coura- for 57 years, the move to Kentucky was geous enough to follow the call and launch out into something new because not an overnight decision. “We found out there is obviously a real need. I am proud of their spirit and courage—a about the place from the Glenmary Sister tremendous proof that we are alive and well,” Sister Celine said. that works in the county north of Calvert l-r. Sister Mary Angela Sackmann, SCSC and Sister Sister Joelle has served as liturgist/musician at Holy Cross Chapel in Joelle Mauer, SCSC City. We were looking at several areas Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, WI, while Sister Mary Angela has volun- in Georgia, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.” as a Holy Cross Sister. She has ministered in the field of teered at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center in Marathon, WI, food pantry and Sister Joelle said that old age doesn’t mean education and as a chaplain in various locations across nursing home, and is active with the Secular Franciscan Program. the end of service. “I feel well and I’m the United States. The Holy Cross Sisters were founded as the Sisters of Mercy of the amazed at Angie. She certainly has proven The sisters will probably be the only two sisters Holy Cross in Switzerland in 1856 by Capuchin friar Theodosius Florentini in Jamaica that she can do it,” she said. living in the county. They expect to help out at St. Pius and young Mary Theresa Scherer, who became first general superior of the Sister Mary Angela has previously the Tenth Parish in return for the help given them by congregation. For more information visit www.holycrosssisters.org. taken trips to work with the poor in Louisi- the parish in making the move. “They have bent over ana and Jamaica. “I feel that it is a real call backwards even though we are not hired by the parish,” Editor’s Note: From the Holy Cross Sisters’ web site: “The Holy Cross for me right now to go and do this. I felt Sister Joelle said. According to Rev. Mark Buckner, Sisters is a community of women religious who, along with our women that I could still do something even if I’m the Sisters’ coming to the parish is a prayer answered. and men associates, seek to transform the challenge of today into hope old and this is something that I could work “We here at St. Pius the Tenth Parish feel very blessed by meeting the needs of our time. We embrace the ideals of St. Francis of at for even a couple of years. I could be a to have them coming and cannot wait for their arrival. Assisi and our founders, Fr. Theodosius Florentini and Sr. Mary Theresa real presence if not a real worker there,” As for the possibilities that may come forth once they Scherer. Our ministries are as diversified as the gifts of our members.” she said. Sister is observing her 60th year settle in, only God knows what path they will be called WYD was a celebration of the Church and God’s effects on Sydney and Youth Pilgrims By Chase McNulty scenery and amazing Aussie sunsets. “Viva la Papa! Viva!” Screams, One day I was in a group that visited a nursing home, whistles, and applause erupted from a and there I met one of the most memorable people of my sea of eager pilgrims welcoming Pope whole trip, Aggie. After singing some Christian songs Benedict XVI to an excited Sydney, Aus- to the residents, we took some time mingling with the tralia this past July. Blessed to be one of people there. Aggie had some memory problems and the many pilgrims, I gazed through the repeated some of her stories, but as I was kissing her crowd, through the hundreds of waving hand before getting up to leave, she leaned in and said, country flags, to see the Holy Father rid- “You won’t forget the name, will you?” I assured her ing in amongst a fleet of ships, docking that I wouldn’t, and I know that the appreciative look on up at Barangaroo, and getting into his her face won’t be forgotten either. famous Popemobile. My first glimpse of Sydney triggered a transition in our pilgrimage, and the Bishop of Rome - a moment I will not with a new appreciation of true Australian culture, I was soon be forgetting. ready to dive into the international aspects of WYD. The However, my pilgrimage to Australia Church’s effects on Sydney were absolutely astounding, for World Youth Day 2008 did not begin and the positive, supportive atmosphere of the city was with this amazing experience of count- unbelievable. Simply walking through the streets was a ing myself present in the Papal audience. celebration of the Church and God’s effects on the city, Rather, my journey started over 200 miles with pilgrims high-fiving fellow pilgrims, volunteers, World Youth Day pilgrims cheering as Pope Benedict XIV preached. south of Sydney, in a small coastal town and policemen. The night that Pope Benedict arrived, Josh McCarty Photo called Moruya. Unlike the large scale after the crowd was released from the venue, the streets grandeur felt from my times in Sydney, of downtown Sydney were bursting with joy, with each the successor of Saint Peter during Mass was utterly indescribable. Moruya provided a small town welcome culture celebrating in its own festive dance or song. The World Youth Day 2008 proved to me that I am not alone in my desire with the most hospitable, humble people iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge was even closed to cars to to live the Catholic faith while at the same time being a vibrant youth in I have yet to encounter. Our proud hosts make way for pedestrians when all pilgrims made a walk- today’s society. By praying to the Holy Spirit for strength and courage from Sacred Heart Parish fed us delicious ing pilgrimage to Randwick Racecourse for our candlelit and supporting each other daily, we can truly live out the theme for WYD Australian barbeque, took us kangaroo vigil with the Holy Father, followed the next morning 2008: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; petting, and hauled us around, proudly with Mass celebrated by Benedict himself. Being in the and you will be my witnesses.” (Acts 1:8) showing us their beautiful Australian real presence of both Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and Joe Elliott Chosen as Winner of 2008 Diocesan Life- The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 9 time Achievement Award in August 10 Celebration of Rural Life

Mary Sue Elliott listens as her husband, Joe Elliott thanked Bishop John McRaith, at left, and the diocesan Rural Life Committee for awarding him their 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award August Members of Joe and Mary Sue Elliott’s family stood with them with Joe’s Lifetime Achievement at the annual banquet of the Diocesan Celebration of Rural Life. Award August 10 in the Owensboro Sportscenter: from left front, Joe’s sister, Dorothy Kirk, Holly In an interview with the WKC, Joe quickly praised his wife, Mary Boarman, Kelsey and Chelsea Boarman, Lee Ann Boarman, Sarah Lindsey, Dana Lindsey, Erica Sue, for receiving the award because they work as a team. Joe Lindsey, Pat Lindsey, Michelle Calloway, Diane Elliott, Mary Sue and Joe Elliott; back row from said that the great joy for him about living in a rural life setting left, Corey Boarman, Felicia Elliott, Robbie Elliott, Jared Lindsey, Mike Elliott, Scott Elliott, Jackie and which he has found most rewarding has been the fact that his Kirk, and Joe’s brother, Tony Elliott. Photo submitted by Barb Carper family works together as a family farm, and that his sons have chosen to follow him in farming. Bishop John McRaith’s TRIBUTE TO JOE ELLIOTT at the August 10 Rural Life Celebration “I first of all congratulate Joe on receiving this award. I raising of food and caring for the land, would like to say a word about Joe Elliott and why he deserves including those who advise farmers and this public recognition. provide resources to help our farmers with “I came across a quote (author unknown) that states their special call from God to care for the “How we treat the creation reveals how we feel about our land and provide food for a hungry world. creator.” “It is so easy for us to take God’s “Joe has a unique gift in respecting all of God’s creation. gifts for granted and think that we can do This starts with his great respect for human life, which is whatever we want with them. While it is evident in how Joe relates to those who come from other obvious that farmers need to make a profit, countries to assist him and his family in their farming opera- the distribution of food is matter of justice. tions. In his generosity, he treats our migrant and immigrant It is also important that farmers, owners and brothers and sisters as special guests in his life…in that he those who help them see that the call to farm goes beyond what the government might require in providing the land is special since it touches the very for their needs. Each farm worker is treated with respect as gift that sustains life: namely, food. a part of God’s family, and Joe is fearless in standing up for “All who know Joe Elliott realize that the rights of the workers. he truly understands the sacredness of all “Joe cares for—stewards—the land as a true gift from of life and all God’s gifts that support life Joe Elliott Photo God, a gift to be used to serve others. As any good farmer on this earth. So, I again congratulate Joe People in the farming community who work to protect and promote does, Joe understands our obligation to care for the land so and thank him for being a good witness rural life values rely on one another, many times in unspoken ways. that we will leave it better than we found it. But Joe takes for us all in living out the quote — that Lifetime Achievement Award winner Joe Elliott, in the photo at this too a step further, as he is always willing to talk to politi- how we treat God’s creation shows how right during an interview in the WKC office, said that he knows that cians, educators and fellow farmers about the need for us all we feel about God. Thank you, Joe, for all neighbors like Rick Kamuf can be counted on to pitch in when it to treat God’s creation as stewards who have been given the you have done and continue to do in being comes to both celebrating and getting work done. Rick was cook- responsibility for its care. a faithful witness to the fact that a farmer ing for the August 10 banquet here. Joe said that among family “I take this opportunity to thank all those who are in- has a special call to treat all creation with farm folks, helping one another out whatever the occasion is part volved in agriculture for being good stewards. This includes respect and gratitude to a loving and caring of the life that all do but expect no reward for doing. not only the farm families but all those who assist in the God.” 10 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Dedication of Holy Name School’s New Pre-K Classrooms HENDERSON,Ky. - Sunday August 3, 2008 at 1 PM, Holy Name Parish celebrated the fulfillment of a dream that started twelve years ago. By purchasing a mobile classroom for one dollar twelve years ago, Holy Name School was able to start providing a Catholic education for its youngest members. The preschool actually started in the cafeteria originally until the mobile classroom could be moved to the school property and prepared to become classrooms. Forward to 2008 – Holy Name Parish and School dedicated the addition onto the school with two state of the art Pre-K classrooms that are fully equipped to meet the needs of the three and four year old students. From the oversized classrooms that provide plenty of space for centers, to the safe room, to the bathrooms that are just their size, everyone that has toured the new facility agreed the addition is perfect! In addition to the celebration of the completion of the project, the school and parish have other reasons to cel- ebrate as well. The four year old program has reached its Holy Name of Jesus pastor, Father Ed Bradley, capacity with 48 four olds! The project was made possible sprinkled the door of the Pre-K classrooms with Holy by the parish capital campaign, Continuing the Tradition, Water as principal Daryl Hagan assisted. Nurturing the Faith. The next phase of the campaign is the In The picture completion of the new Parish Center. at left, From left with Holy Name of Jesus pastor Father Ed Bradley, are Logan Dixon, Katelyn Johnson, Fr. Bradley, Lauren Krampe, and At Left, Holy Name teachers Makenzy Moore Denise Roethemeier (left) and Sabrina Farley (right) At right, Pre-K Teacher, Cathy Mattingly, talks participate in the annual rock, with parents at Holy Name School’s Parent paper, scissor contest held Orientation Night. To get the students off to at the back to school faculty a great start, Holy Name School provides the meeting. Unfortunately, they orientation for parents to come and listen and both lost in the finals. ask questions.

Holy Name School held the annual 7th/8th grade icebreaker the evening of the first day of school. The students participate in several wacky and fun At Holy Name School, back to school activities to get to know the other meetings included attending the noon students. Pictured above are Maggie Mass on Monday, July 28, 2008. This Hagan and Sally Stroud along with is a great chance for some of the other 8th graders who sang a song they parishioners to wish our teachers learned at a summer camp. Pictured well with the upcoming school year. at right are the students doing the Pictured are Audrey Young and Susan traditional YMCA song. The event is King. sponsored each year by the Holy Name Service Y Club. ingly obscure and wildly erotic love poetry than Body Language: on any other book in the Bible Hmmm.... The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 11 Commentary on the Intersection of Faith, Sex, & Culture What do they know that most Christians all those “with ears to hear.” If you are already familiar By Christopher West seem not to? If this is “heaven’s song” trans- with John Paul’s TOB, you will delight in this new material. Heaven’s Song: Sexual posed into a human key, then, as the saints If you’ve not been exposed to the genius of John Paul’s and mystics know, the Song of Songs is the catechesis, this book will serve as a good introduction and Love as It Was Meant to Be authentic soundtrack of Christianity. whet your appetite for more. My new book seeks to bring the divine [NOTE: “Heaven’s Song” will be available at any book Authors often compare writing a book to giving secrets of John Paul’s “spousal mysticism” to store or at Ascensionpress.com.] birth. I can relate. Right now I’m feeling the “after glow” of having delivered my “fifth child” (coinciden- Making the connection between wellness and healing tally, my wife is really and truly about to deliver our By Helen Marie McCarty fifth child). My publisher just sent my latest work off to the printer. “Heaven’s Song: Sexual Love as It Was Meant to Be” will be released In November, 2007 I participated Dr. Richard Johnson presents in September by Ascension Press. It’s based on the “hidden talks” of in a retreat sponsored by the Diocese of John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). Let me explain. Owensboro, Family Life Office. The Virtues for Healing in In the summer of 2005, Dr. Michael Waldstein of the Interna- retreat “Tapping the Healing Power Christ tional Theological Institute in Austria (now a professor at Ave Maria Within You,” held at the Mount St. September 12 - 14, 2008 University in Florida) contacted me to ask for my assistance with a Joseph Retreat Center was exceptional. Mt. St. Joseph Retreat Center very exciting project he was working on – a fresh English transla- Dr. Richard Johnson, Ph. D., LPC, led Maple Mount, KY tion of John Paul II’s TOB. Having worked with the existing English the retreat on the weekend of November Sponsored by Family Life Office, editions for nearly a dozen years at that point, I was well aware of 16-18. Diocese of Owensboro various shortcomings in the translation. News of Waldstein’s project The Mount is a most beautiful and Dr. Johnson is nationally recognized for his pio- was music to my ears. But, as a TOB devotee, what I was about to comfortable gathering place. The ac- neering work in Maturing Adult Faith Formation and Spiritu- learn knocked me off my chair. commodations are very nice and relax- al Gerontology. He is invited into many parishes, dioceses, During his research for the project, Waldstein discovered John ing. It was the perfect setting for this and religious communities for consultation, workshops, re- Paul II’s original manuscript in the archives in Rome. The text, retreat! treats, and other educational work. His latest book: Parish Waldstein told me, was written as a lengthy book and had been The information provided by Dr. Ministry for Maturing Adults: Principles, Plans, and Bold divided by John Paul II into 135 talks. But, as I knew well, he had Johnson was enlightening. What I found Proposals (23rd Publications, 2007) charts a refreshing only delivered 129. to be most helpful was his teaching about and compelling new course for faith formation for maturing Are you kidding me?! New undelivered material from John Paul the difference between sickness and ill- adults. II’s theology of the body!? To what shall I compare my astonishment ness. I believe we confuse the two terms Dr. Johnson is a practicing Roman Catholic; he and his and delight? It’s like a die-hard Beatles fan finding out that some and often think of them as the same. Dr. wife Sandra live in St. Louis; they have three grown chil- unknown tracks from the Fab Four had just been discovered in a Johnson helped me to understand the dif- dren and three grandchildren. closet at Abbey Road studios. And not only that – when I finally got ference and how illness, our response to facing. Soon after the retreat my sister was diagnosed with my hands on this new material, I realized these lost songs were not sickness, can be greater than the sickness “b-sides.” This material had not fallen by the wayside because it breast cancer. Many of the principles highlighted to me during itself. Becoming sick affects not just our the retreat have helped me, my sister, and my family through wasn’t up to par. This material contained some of the most beautiful body but it can also affect our minds and tracks that John Paul (the pope, not Lennon and McCartney) had ever this year while dealing with her cancer. With every passing spirit. Sickness or Brokenness causes a day, Joann wakes, prays, accepts, smiles, and lives her life as laid down. negative impact to our whole being. Our These “hidden talks” provide deeply moving reflections on the fully as she is able while going through extensive chemo and mind, body and spirit are affected and the multiple surgeries. She continues to give 100% of herself to intimacy of the lovers in the Song of Songs; penetrating insights healing process extends beyond medical into the spiritual battle that accompanied the marriage of Tobias and her faith, family, and friends. We have openly discussed many treatment. Spiritual healing is greater of the values and philosophies detailed by Dr. Johnson in his Sarah in the book of Tobit; and new illuminations on the “spousal” than finding a medical cure. In some nature of the Church’s liturgy gleaned from St. Paul’s teaching on books and truly believe that Christ is the center of healing and cases a cure may not even be possible. dealing with sickness and the “normal” day to day challenges the “great mystery” of marital union in Ephesians 5. Spiritual healing incorporates positive John Paul had delivered four addresses on these themes as we each face. living in Christ with proper medical This fall we, my sister, family, and I plan to participate in part of his 129 talks. I was quite familiar with those. But Waldstein treatment. discovered that there were actually 10 prepared talks in this section the upcoming retreat on September 12-14, Virtues for Healing As I drove back to Owensboro that in Christ. At this time, we wish to come together as a family in of the catechesis which the pope had condensed into four. The 10 Sunday afternoon many new concepts unabridged talks unearthed for the English-speaking world for the support of our sister to focus on her healing. We look forward and ideas were bouncing around in my to exploring with Dr. Johnson and the many others who will first time by Waldstein offer a much fuller vision. head. I had a different attitude about how “Heaven’s Song” zooms in on this section of John Paul II’s participate in the retreat the different virtues God has given I wanted to deal with my own struggles each us and how we can individually and collectively use them catechesis, unfolding the hidden treasures of these unabridged ad- and the struggles my sister, Joann, was dresses in an extended form for the first time. Although I’ve touched to heal our minds, bodies, and spirits. on these themes elsewhere, including a series of columns for “Body Language,” it seemed not only appropriate, but necessary, to give Once More With Love this new content – tucked away all these years in the John Paul II Parish Musician A Marriage Preparation Program for couples archives – a fuller exposition. preparing for marriage after one or both persons Why is my new book called “Heaven’s Song”? Because the Needed have experienced a divorce or death of a former An instrumentalist is needed erotic poetry of the Song of Songs transposes heaven’s music into a spouse. human key, helping us to understand sexual love as it was meant to for St. Columba Church in Lew- This will be held Saturday, November 1 be. It was meant to be a foretaste here on earth of the joys that await isport, KY. 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Catholic Pastoral us in heaven. For more information please Center, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 Why is the Song of Songs the favorite biblical book of the mys- call Pat Roberts at (270) 927- For more information you may contact Betty tics? Why have the saints written more commentaries on this seem- 8740. Medley at (270) 683-1545. 12 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Diocesan Schools Open School Year With Retreats, In-Service Days The faculty and staff mem- bers of Mary Carrico, St. Mary of the Woods, and Trinity High School par- ticipated in a joint retreat at Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center. The retreat was on August 1. Pictured (L-R): Chris Hamilton, Peg- gy Clark, Joe Bland, Denice Moore, Christina Rhodes, Jill Payne, Wendy Wright, Andrea Basham, Cheryl Jones, Sandy Bostwick (almost hidden), Kathy Hen- son, Allison Brant, Jenny Lashbrook, Lisa Howard, Amanda Beeler, Mandy Roberts, Sue Mills, Mary Schupe (almost hidden), Sr. Mary Celine, Jamie Clark, Lori Ann Redmon, Mike Clark, Janet Ebelhar, Minnie Clark, Lisa Armes, Peggy Montgomery, Kay Howard, Ray Montgomery, and Fr. Dave Johnson. Picture courtesy of Denise at St. Mary of the Woods Elementary School. interactive. Mrs. Brown leads debates and seminarian from Henderson to be ordained Mrs. Phyllis Brown Chosen employs other pedagogical methods to as a Deacon this October 18 at Holy Name, help the pupils “understand why it hap- says: “Everybody knows her. She is very As Outstanding Catholic pened” as a former student says. Another devoted to her faith, children; she has School Educator of the Year student notes “we learned while having faith in them.” In town, Phyllis is also a fun.” As I read this letter, it dawned on me volunteer and supporter of Marsha’s Place, By Byron Macias that Mrs. Brown’s methodology is a very Methodist Hospital, Shiner Hospital, etc. “Good teachers have followers” my good example of the new evangelization. “Great teachers have followers.” Mrs. New Testament professor said one day School parents have also expressed Phyllis Brown has proven it: “I chose to at Saint Meinrad. Now this proverb has their support and gratitude to the teacher. become a teacher because of Mrs. Brown,” come back vividly to my mind as I learned “She recognizes the student’s personal writes another former student, now col- about Mrs. Phyllis Brown, the Outstand- ing Catholic School Educator of the Year 2008. “It is important that you let the students see how God is changing your lives, Talking about Mrs. Brown, the sev- how He is working on you as a vessel, just as He is working on the students. enth and eight grades religion teacher at You are called to be part of God’s work in forming and shaping the students Holy Name School in Henderson, is like God sends you.” - Bishop John McRaith to Catholic Educators, July 25, 2008 describing a beautiful painting whose simplicity and content leave a lasting mark gifts, begins to open their eyes and minds league of Mrs. Brown, the teacher who is on the mind; it is talking about a woman to the world around them and funnels their remembered as “strong in her faith, knowl- who believes in what Catholic schools energies into active community service.” edgeable, insightful, kind and humorous, can do for our children. Moreover, talk- Holy Name Elementary Principal Daryl Another parent writes that Mrs. accessible, sensitive, available… a truly ing about Phyllis Brown is talking about Hagan congratulates Phyllis Brown, a Brown’s dedication and classes “served beautiful lady.” the teacher who, like a beautiful painting, Holy Name teacher, who was recog- to reinforce that we, a Protestant family, Our Bishop, John McRaith during has left a profound and sweet mark on the nized by the diocesan Catholic educa- made the right decision in choosing Holy Mass with all Catholic educators last July lives not only of her students, but also their tors as the 2008 Outstanding Catholic Name for our son.” 25th in Henderson, preached: “It is impor- parents. Educator of the Year 2008. Photo by Phyllis Brown is well known among tant that you let the students see how God And this is why, as soon as the Catho- Bev Howard the Holy Name community for her service is changing your lives, how He is working lic Schools Office, Principals Association Students see in Mrs. Brown her com- and ministry, which is manifested in a vari- on you as a vessel, just as He is working and Diocese of Owensboro Catholic Edu- mitment to make Jesus real and personal ety of settings. Besides her regular religion on the students. You are called to be part cators requested for nominations for such to each of them. “She burns with a passion classes, Mrs. Brown started a program of God’s work in forming and shaping the award, no less than 32 nominations letters of a servant’s heart,” says a former student of Adult Religious Education. She has students God sends you.” were written on behalf of Mrs.Brown. who then proceeds: “her retirement will be also organized service projects and trips Mrs. Brown, for summing up these Letters were sent from current and former the saddest day in Holy Name history.” (including New York), CoedY sponsor, wise words, is the Outstanding Catholic students, parents and colleagues. All of Teaching religion for Mrs. Brown is not Governorship and President of the Senate School Educator of the Year. them agree on the major influence Mrs. only her job but her vocation; this is why at State. Students also look forward to Byron Macias is a journalist and a Brown has had in the lives of students; her students learn not only from books but also attend class reunions and to receive post seminarian for the Dicoese of Owensboro concern with her students’ faith develop- from her testimony of being a woman of card or letters from their loves teacher. studying at Saint Meinrad School of Theol- ment as well as the physical, mental and faith. A gentleman who was her student ten Phyllis has been a member of the ogy. emotional development; and her constant years ago writes: “Her lifestyle and actions Parish Council, Liturgy Committee, RCIA encouragement to her students to improve continue to reinforce the important lessons volunteer, Men’s Club Dinner (kitchen), their abilities and talents. that she teaches.” Classes are dynamic and Youth Ministry and more. Daniel Dillard, The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 13 Our Times Need Brescia, Diocese’s Only Catholic University Address to the Catholic Community from Fr. Larry Hostetter, President of Brescia University I hope to begin a new tradition of providing you with an annual report of the activities and developments at Brescia University. I believe that Brescia, as the only Catholic University in the area, has a unique eccle- sial responsi- bility within the context of its educational mission. The Ursuline Sis- ters of Mount Saint Joseph Fr. Larry Hostetter founded Bres- • Devotion to Learning The third characteristic of the Brescia Dif- of Jesus Christ, who, as a leader, got on cia because of their conviction that education second characteristic of the Brescia ference is especially important to me. his hands and knees to wash his disciples’ should be a transformational experience, not Difference highlights the educational Catholic education should do more than feet. We want our students to understand only for the individual but also for the human mission of our institution. Traditional- just confer knowledge; it should be a that with leadership comes responsibility, community. I am committed to continuing and ly, Brescia emphasizes the liberal arts, transformative experience. I expect our especially the responsibility to serve. Some strengthening that tradition, which will provide which promotes a holistic education of students to grow in virtue while at Brescia. highlights include: our students with a strong and vibrant Catholic the total person. Our students encoun- This is not an easy task, but necessary if we Academic Service Component. Many collegiate experience. In reporting to you some ter ideas from a variety of disciplines, want to graduate men and women who will of our academic programs have a service of the highlights of this past year, I’d like to use and they benefit from our commitment be committed to positive social change. component. The Ministry Formation pro- the four characteristics of the Brescia Difference to an education of body, mind and Some highlights include: gram by its nature promotes service to the as the outline: spirit. This commitment is rooted in New Student Development Office. For Church, which the students experience in • Respect for the Sacred. Brescia Uni- the rich, five-hundred year teaching this coming year, we have created a new their internships. The Social Work program versity is characterized by a deep respect for tradition that we’ve received from office dedicated to Student Activities and has the same emphasis for wider society, the inherent dignity of each individual as cre- the Ursuline Sisters. The Ursuline Leadership Development. The director of and offers our students the opportunity to ated in the image and likeness of God. This not DNA of Brescia reminds us that our this office is charged not just with creat- travel to New Mexico to work with the only impacts how we teach, but also in how we educational efforts must be directed ing interesting activities for students, but poor on a Native American Indian Reser- structure our student life activities, especially to the unique needs of the individual. making sure that these activities help the vation. Other programs embrace the pro- our campus ministry initiatives. Of the four, Because of our DNA, there can be no students to integrate into their lives the motion of servant leadership as well. The this characteristic is most closely connected to “cookie-cutter” education at Brescia. values of Brescia. Fine Arts Division faculty and students our Catholic/Ursuline heritage. Some highlights Some highlights include: New Freshman Orientation Opening offer their talents in designing logos, sig- include: Outstanding graduates. If you are Mass. This past year we began the year nage, brochures, and artwork for non-profit Catholic Identity. The first goal of our driving around Owensboro, you will for our new freshmen with a celebration organizations. The business department renewed strategic plan concerns our Catholic notice our billboards which highlight of the Eucharist. This gives us the oppor- faculty and students volunteer countless identity. The goal specifically reads: As a Catho- some of our most recent graduates, tunity to communicate immediately what hours for eight weeks during tax season lic University, Brescia will be recognized as a including Miranda Lee who will be is most important in the life of Brescia to assist hundreds of low to moderate in- moral and educational force that promotes a attending the Pratt Institute of Design University. come individuals to prepare their taxes, for profound respect for the transcendent destiny in New York this fall, and Kat Hopp, Student-Athletes. In athletics we are both English and Spanish-speakers. Our of the human person. who will be pursuing a doctorate at renewing our focus on the importance of education students offer summer tutoring Theology Degree Completion. Also related the Mayo Clinic. Both credit their “student-athletes.” Our athletic program opportunities for disadvantaged students in to the ministry area, we have initiated a degree achievements to the dedicated faculty must be understood within the context Owensboro, and recently helped rebuild a completion program in theology with an empha- who gave them individualized atten- of our liberal arts and Catholic heritage. playground for a local elementary school. sis in pastoral studies, again extending our reach tion during their time at Brescia. Athletics can be a wonderful tool to teach Speech and Hearing majors provide free to the Catholic family beyond the Owensboro New programs. Several new pro- such moral virtues as sacrifice, honesty, community screenings for young and old. I area. grams have been initiated, including discipline, perseverance, and team-work. am also proud that our campus has its own Catholic Connection Grant. As most of the two new online degree completion • Promotion of Servant Leadership Habitat for Humanity chapter. you know, this year we extended our 50% programs in theology and social work. All educational institutions seek to create Diocesan support. Several of our stu- tuition discount to all Catholic students who We are also proud to unveil our new strong leadership skills in their students. dents have taken the opportunity to travel have a recommendation from their Pastor. This accelerated MBA program. Brescia is no different. However, we are with other groups to our sister diocese in amounts to an annual $7,500 scholarship. • Commitment to Growth in committed to a certain kind of leadership Mandeville, Jamaica. Virtue. As a moral theologian, this that reflects the Gospel values and ministry 14 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Mount Saint JoSeph ConferenCe and retreat Center Branson Show Extravaganza Calendar of eventS SepteMber 2008-deCeMber 2008 Office of Wisdom Offering bus trip September 2008 17-19 Spiritual to beautiful Branson, Missouri 7 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Accompaniment: Saint Joseph 38th Annual Studies of Henri Nouwen September 22-26, 2008 PICNIC For the Benefit 17-19 SaintMary’s of LaCenter of the Retired Ursuline Confirmation Retreat (Monday - Friday) Sisters 24-26 CatholicEngaged 8-12 Glenmary Retreat Encounter Come join the fun for four nights lodging with 12-13 Scrapbookand 27-31 DiocesePriest Retreat admission to 7 fabulous Branson Shows! We will Consultants Weekend 30 Senior Citizen Retreat Day board the brand new luxury Motor coach at the 12-14 HealingRetreat 31-2 Marian Retreat led by parking lot behind the Catholic Pastoral center at 18-21 Building Contemplative Msgr. Bernard Powers 8 a.m. Then on to the “Live Music Show Capital of the World.” You will enjoy the Community: A Weekend November 2008 wonderful new show Noah - the Musical, with live animals, a 300 ft. surround stage Retreat for Spiritual Directors 1 Yarn Spinning and a 40 ft. high Ark. Other shows include: Russian Comedian -Yakov Smirnoff, The 1 Private Wedding Dalena Ditto show, the famous Platters, The Jim Stafford show, the Tillis’ Family 19-21 Meditationand Yoga Retreat Reception Reunion and the wonderful Showboat Branson Belle. 20 Introduction to 8-9 Academy for Young Of course there will be time for shopping at the all new Branson Landing! Centering Prayer Leaders This will be a wonderful trip all for only $595 per person double occupancy in the 23-26 Runaway Quilters 14-16 MountHope Weekend room. You will get 4 night lodging and eight meals and a lot of fun and laughs. 26-27 LeadershipMcLean 14-16 ScrapbookSwarm Please call Ginny-Knight-Simon at 270-683-1545 or Faith In Travel at 270 County 21-23 Thomas Merton Retreat: Bridges to 389-1002 for reservations through August 31, 2008. You will be glad you did! October 2008 Contemplative Living 3-5 Pickin up the Pieces 22 Choir Festival Retreat December 2008 St. Thomas More Youth participate in Lifeteen 7-9 Theological Reflection Retreat 5-7 Biblical Families: Their Notre Dame Leadership Conference 9-11 Saint Luke Regional Stories, Our Stories PADUCAH,Ky. - June 30th through July 4th five St. Thomas More juniors and seniors Conference from Paducah had the privilege to travel to Notre Dame University for the Lifeteen 10-11 GraceFellowship Notre Dame Leadership Conference. Emily Potts, Maggie Langston, Sally Thompson, 13-17 Spiritual Direction Lauren Kupper and Julia Colgan participated in the conference, and Youth Minister, Institute Week 1 Danny Thomas and Cindy Butterbaugh acted as chaperones. Daily activities included Mass, Bible Study, Adoration, praise and worship, workshops emphasizing the four pillars of the Church, and small group discussion providing individual growth in faith and leadership abilities.

Center-sponsored programs in bold. To register or to schedule your event, call Kathy McCarty 270-229-0200, ext. 413 or e-mail [email protected] The Center is located 15 miles west of Owensboro on Highway 56 at 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, Ky. 42356

Photo at right front row L toR - front row - Emily Potts, Sally Thompson, Maggie Langston back row - Cindy Butterbaugh, Lauren Kupper, Danny Thomas, Julia Colgan

Photo at left: L to R - Emily Potts, Julia Colgan, Lauren Kupper, Sally Thompson and Maggie Langston rekindle the friendship with Mark Hart, the “Bible Geek,” that they met at the National Catholic Youth Conference last fall. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 15

St. Mary History Reprinted with permission from the St Mary High-Middle School 2008 Paducah Sun. Sunday, June 08, 2008 acquisition allowed for more classrooms. Excavation PADUCAH,Ky. - On Sept. 8, 1858, four for a new high school on 4th Street began in September sisters of the Charity of Nazareth left Naza- St. Mary 1933 and students began classes there in December. The reth for Louisville and then traveled to first basketball team was organized in the fall of 1939 Paducah by boat. Five days later, the Rev. Schools and named the Knights. John Beyhurst and several members of the “Though they have not always won game victories, St. Francis de Sales parish met the boat and Celebrate they have merited the respect even of their rivals because the sisters at the wharf. The sisters lived of their team spirit and good sportsmanship,” wrote a in the home of John Grief on Kentucky 150 Years, historian in the St. Mary’s Academy centennial book. Avenue and then rented the second floor St. Cecilia’s Music Hall was razed in 1934 and a new of the Fisher Building on Broadway from 1858-2008 music hall built in 1939. A gymnasium followed in 1941. October 1858 to February 1859. The chapel was remodeled in 1958 in preparation of the In December that year, Sister Martha centennial celebration. The Sisters of Charity continued Drury arranged for the nuns to buy prop- to run St. Mary’s Academy until 1965. Bishop Henry J. erty from Judge George H. Morrow at the St. Mary High School before the grade Sonneker of the Owensboro Diocese sought the services corner of 5th and Monroe. The school school was completed in 1908. Submitted of the Christian Brothers of the St. Louis Province to had already opened in October with 60 Photo carry on the tradition after the nuns announced their students. At the time, the city didn’t have “The St. Mary Schools in Paducah extend an invitation to all alumni, intentions to close the school at the end of the 1964-65 any public schools, only a few private ones family, friends, and the community to come help us celebrate 150 years year. Five parishes — St. Francis de Sales, St. Thomas run in individual homes. of Catholic education in western Kentucky. We opened our doors in More, St. John’s, Rosary Chapel and St. Pius X in Calvert As the second year began, enrollment October 1858 as St. Mary’s Academy and have continued the tradition City — undertook a fundraising campaign to build a new reached 100 and two more sisters (Guido- of excellence in education for 150 years now known as the St. Mary school. The drive raised more than $1 million, and the nia and Jane Frances) began teaching. The School System, which includes St. Mary High School, Middle School church bought land off Lone Oak Road. Ground was enrollment increase led to the building of and Elementary School. Come help us celebrate our heritage at any of broken on Aug. 22, 1964. a new school in 1860 and a two-story ad- the following events: The founding principal was Ignatius Brown. On dition of a small convent. Boarders paid Friday, September 19th opening day, enrollment stood at 312 and increased to $20 a month plus a $1 charge for fuel and 8:00 am - Golf Scramble at Silo’s Country Club 6:00 pm - Recognition 396 in 1968. St. Francis de Sales Grade School and St. candles. Regular tuition cost $10 a semes- Dinner with Bishop John J. McRaith and Historical Pageant Presentation Thomas More Elementary School provided education ter, with a $1 surcharge for fuel. at St. Mary High School for elementary school students. In 1974, St. Francis de Some courses carried additional Saturday, September 20th Sales Elementary moved from the original St. Mary’s charges ranging from $5 to $10. And al- 9:00 - 11:30 am - Tours of St. Mary’s Academy and current St. Mary Academy building to the old Rosary Chapel School at though the prices seemed steep at the time, campus; 12:00 - 4:00 pm - Family Luncheon and Fun Activities at St. 7th and Ohio streets. the sisters accepted donations of poultry, Mary High School; 7:30 pm - Adult Dance at St. Mary High School; 10:00 In 1981, the 7th and 8th grades of the two elemen- eggs, meat and labor for tuition and fees. am - Midnight - “Memory Lane” display at St. Mary High School tary schools moved to the high school. The elementary During the Civil War, the nuns served Sunday, September 21st schools consolidated in 1982 to form St. Mary Elemen- as nurses for sick soldiers and wounded 11:00 am - Sesquicentennial Closing Mass at St. Francis de Sales Catholic tary housed in the former St. Thomas More Grade prisoners of war. Church School building on Buckner (now home of Community As Confederate Gen. Nathan B. For- For a registration form or more information, call 270-442-1681 ext. Christian’s elementary program). rest began his assault on Fort Anderson 242 or email [email protected]. Please visit our blog at stmarylife. In the mid-1980s, the boards of the elementary and in Paducah in 1863, St. Mary sisters and blogspot.com for more details.” high school voted to consolidate and form the St. Mary students were placed aboard a wharf boat School System. In 1991, St. Mary High School was and towed to the Illinois shore. The next an old cannon ball was found stuck in a wall. renovated to allow two new corridors for middle school morning, the students were placed in indi- The school re-opened in 1864 with 88 students. A new convent was students. In 1992, St. Mary Elementary School opened vidual homes, and the nuns were taken to completed in 1892. By 1907, St. Mary had outgrown its original building at 377 Highland Blvd. Four additional classrooms were the home of the Menard family on Cairo and a new school was built in time for the Golden Jubilee celebration on added in 1998 after an increase in enrollment. Road. Drury refused to leave the school Oct. 12, 1908. In 1910, the church bought the Scott property at 4th and Submitted by Jeanne Nash on behalf of St. Mary School and barricaded the doors and stood guard. Monroe to build a music department and six years later, the Shanks property System, Paducah,Ky. When the school was torn down in 1907, 16 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Christ the King Lays Cornerstone for New Church Submitted by Patricia Pfeiffer SCOTTSVILLE,Ky. - On June 16th, members of Christ the King Church here attended the laying of the corner- stone for the new church. It was an exciting morning and brought us one step closer to the dedication scheduled for November of this year. Among those attending the ceremony were Father Dennis Holly, Pastor, church members John and Dell Hall, Catherine Grapes, Carol Wheat, Bill Woolridge, Jack Beeckler, Regina Schmidt, Mike Kiene, Nancy Campise, Al and Joyce Wheeler, Stan Chmiel, Lee and Jean Jansen, Vera Gothard, Richard Douglas and Bob and Sandy Blencoe. Also attending were Clarine Taylor, Kevin Kauffeld, Owensboro Diocesan Representative, Joe Meyer-Scott Murphy and Daniel-Builder of Bowling Green, and Tommy Crow-Owner of Consolidated Monu- ment in Scottsville who furnished the cornerstone. Christ the King is continuing its fundraising efforts and held our 3rd Annual BBQ/Auction on June 28th. We were blessed with good weather in spite of the threat of rain, although the strong winds forced us to hold most of A photo of the ceremony laying the cornerstone at Christ the King’s new church. Photo courtesy of The Citi- the auction indoors. Many thanks go to Martha Arterburn zen-Times. for chairing this event and to all those whose time and and a treadmill. Auctioneer Johnny Hobdy efforts contributed to its success. volunteered his services for the evening. The BBQ dinner was delicious with grilled pork Everyone had a wonderful time and chops, baked beans, cole slaw, bread and of course all the both the dinner and the auction were a huge wonderful desserts baked and donated by our members. success, with all profits going towards our We had a good turnout for both the dinner and the auction Building Fund. Construction is moving along including many visitors from Holy Family in Lafayette, quickly and we are planning and working on Tennessee. future fundraisers - our Mexican Fiesta on Many interesting and diversified items were donated August 16th and our Yard Sale on September for the auction by church members, friends and local 19th and 20th. We pray that God will bless businesses, including several recliners, bikes, gift certifi- us with good weather and a good crowd for cates, antiques, crafts, baseball cards, Hummel figurines, both.

2008 ACT Scores Higher Than 2007 PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Mary High School announced than those posted in 2007, the least improved the St. Mary High School Class of 2008 ACT Scores score being in Mathematics (up 2.2 points) and and Performance: English – 25.9 Mathematics the greatest in English (up 3.5 points). - 23.5 Reading – 26.3 Science – 24.7 Com- • St. Mary scores have consistently been posite – 25.2 higher than state, national, and Paducah/Mc- Some facts about Saint Mary students: Cracken County norms, some years being the Parachuting With Angels • 34 of 37 St. Mary High School graduating highest in the county in every tested area. Vacation Bible School in Far –Western Kentucky—2008 seniors (92%) took ACT test • While the state of Kentucky has recently “Parachuting with the Angels” was our theme for the Tri-Parishes • St. Mary students achieved 41 component mandated that all juniors take the ACT in the of St. Edward (Fulton), St. Jude (Clinton) and Sacred Heart (Hick- or composite scores of 30 or better within the (4) future, St. Mary has, on a non-compulsory, vol- man). Our Vacation Bible School was held in June, we went Monday tested areas of English, Mathematics, Reading, and untary basis by each individual student, had a - Friday, 9 am-noon. We had 34 children participate ages 4-17 and 8 Science. This includes 2 students who achieved a consistent 90% to 100% who have chosen each adult helpers. composite of 35 on a scale in which 36 is a perfect year to be tested. This is due in part to the high The day started and ended with prayer and lively songs about God score. ratio of St. Mary students who continue their and Faith. Each day the children heard a different Bible story and • The class composite of 25.2 is a record high education at institutions of higher learning. verse that was then reflected in our crafts, food and games. We read mark for St. Mary, based on available records dat- • Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, Mr. about St. Catherine and the Miraculous Medal, how important prayer ing back to 1966, the first graduating class of the Jim Mattingly, told the St. Mary Education Com- is and where the Medal came from. We had fun with a big parachute new school , built when St. John and St. Mary’s mittee last week, “If you had told me you had a and games we played. Part of one day was set aside for our annual Academy merged. class composite of 23, I’d have been impressed Safe Environment Training. Our service project was called “Pennies • The high scores recorded are especially gratify- and would have congratulated you….” from Heaven” we collected over $40 which went to the Agape House ing, coming as they do during this year of celebra- Source: August 17, 2008 Saint Mary High which resides in a neighboring town. The Agape house helps those tion of the school system’s sesquicentennial, and School release. who choose life over abortion and offers personal counseling, food, accomplished by the 150th graduating class. clothing and some life skills. On our last day we had Mass at noon • The 2008 scores were all significantly higher followed by lunch which was provided by our K of C. Happy Anniversary The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 17 St. Anthony, Axtel St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City Charles B. & Margaret Payne, 65 Marriage Celebrations for September Ronnie & Katera White, 25 Chuck & Diane Fischer, 53 Terry & Angel Payne, 25 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and over Tommy & Lisa Hinton, 25 St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro St. Thomas More, Paducah 50 years St. Anthony, Browns Valley David & Judy Zoglmann, 25 Scott & Sheri Babbs, 25 Albert & Blanche Werne, 57 Daniel & Barbara Durbin, Sr., 40 Gary & Jane Lamb, 40 Blessed Mother, Owensboro St. Anthony, Peonia James E. & Betty Alvey, 57 Leo & Marilyn Wurth, 54 Daniel & Anne Howard, 25 Bob & Lynn Gambrell, 55 L. K. & Gloria Burcham, 58 St. William, Knottsville Mike & Gail Williams, 25 St. Augustine, Grayson Springs James E. & Barbara Coomes, 54 Stanley & Doris Fulkerson, 58 Ben & Thelma Crump, 59 Charles Hubert & Lillian White, 55 Clarence & Helen Merritt, 57 Lawrence & Dortha Mae Johnson, 57 Vincent & Jeanette Dick, 54 St. Charles, Bardwell St. Romuald, Hardinsburg James & Cecelia Lorene Mattingly, 51 Christ the King, Madisonville Duane & Tammy Rogers, 25 Pat & Ruby Wheatley, 57 Charles O. & Joyce Mills, 51 Tom & Barbara Clinton, 40 St. Columba, Lewisport St. Rose, Cloverport Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Holy Name, Henderson Bernard & Lula Fleck, 58 Thomas & Leigh Flood, 61 James & Madonna Kullman, 25 Robert & Glorina Thomas, 25 James & Pattie Toler, 59 St. Stephen, Cadiz James L. & Theresa Clouse, 51 Darrell & Becky Willett, 25 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah James & Betty McVey, 52 John & Nancy Grimes, 51 Steven & Judith Duncan, 40 Thomas & Rose Marie Weitlauf, 60 St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Jack & Rose King, 55 Robert & Mary Bolds, 70 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm John H. & Patsy Berry, 59 James & Imogene Loyd, 55 Carl & Dorothy Snider, 61 Martin & Wanda Painter, 50 John M. & Patsy Clayton, 51 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Russell & Elizabeth T. Ebelhar, 62 Timothy & Vickie Barnes, 25 Donald & Clara French, 53 James & Renee Boyett, 25 Gilbert & Mary Ann Lindsey, 50 Herbert & Gerri Jessup, 59 Rick & Janice Darnell, 25 Jessie & Edna Berkley, 68 Lawrence T. & Dorothy Durbin, 40 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green An Evening Of Fun Paul & Ellen Carrico, 50 The Whole Again Support Group along with the Bereavement Support Group Bradford & Betty Polen, 25 Paul & Jerri Durbin, 56 of the Diocese of Owensboro will be hosting an evening for the separated/divorced Richard & Lois Heile, 50 Paul & Ellen Carrico, 50 and widowed people of the diocese. Robert & Frances Fiore, 51 Vernon & Dot Neihoff, 53 Please mark your calendar for Saturday-September 27, 2008. The evening will Kenneth & Barbara Burch, 52 William C. & Barbarta Hayden, 52 begin Mass celebrated by Bishop John McRaith at 5:00pm followed by a reception Immaculate Conception, Hawesville St. Joseph, Leitchfield and a dance. Please come enjoy an evening of fun with others who have gone through J. Huston & Betty Brickey, 61 Jed & Sandra Johnston, 40 similar experiences. Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro James & Kay Albro, 25 You need to R.S.V.P by Monday, September 22, 2008 to Betty Medley at (270) Barney & Patricia Dickens, 50 St. Joseph, Mayfield 683-1545 ext. 357 or Charlotte Hedges at (270) 683-1545 ext. 346. James & Marilyn Kurz, 52 Ed & Hilda Bazzell, 56 Bill & Jeanne O’Bryan, 58 W. B. & Juanita Hutchins, 62 John & Margaret Reisz, 68 Young Man, Are You St. Leo, Murray Charles & Ruby Wayne, 60 John & Claire Resig, 60 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Elwyn & Ellen Frazier, 59 Thinking of Priesthood? Mark & Chris Castlen 25 Byron & Mary Cates, 57 Thomas & Jo Lane Stroud, 40 Since the time of Christ, some men have pondered whether Charles & Ruth Thill, 56 Eugene & Anna Scheidegger, 50 they are called to serve the People of God through the ministerial Thomas & Sara Royal, 55 Joe & Mollie Bissmeyer, 52 priesthood. For Edward & Joan Shinners, 54 Joseph & Dorothy Bowlds, 53 some, it’s a con- St. Mary, Franklin James D. & Hallie Clark, 52 stant nagging; for Dr. John & Gail Kelly, 50 Joe Bill & Sherma Clark, 53 others a recurrent tugging of the St. Mark, Eddyville Paul & Marnette Clark, 60 heart. For still others, the sug- Roy & Geraldine Maynard, 40 Alfred & Genevieve Galloway, 53 gestion comes from family and Richard & Bonnie Wienig, 50 Bill & Bettye Mullican 58 friends. Young man, is God call- St. Martin, Rome Joseph C. & Sue Riney, 64 ing you to be a priest? To explore Charles & Juaretta Dockemeyer, 51 Precious Blood, Owensboro the who, what, where, when and John & Josie Hayden, 52 Larry & Gail Glenn, 40 why of a vocation to the Roman Louis & Alice Weise, 52 Lawrence & Mary Murphy, 55 Catholic Priesthood, the Dio- Bill & Betty Bumm, 60 Resurrection, Dawson Springs cese of Owensboro will present St. Mary of the Fields, LaCenter Carl & Rosa Lee Coffey, 52 “Thinking of Priesthood: A Day Bernard & Helen Anselm, 63 Sacred Heart, Hickman of Recollection” on Saturday, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville John B. & Mary Jo Lattus, 56 September 6, 2008 from 10:00 Kenneth & Maria Bickett, 25 Sacred Heart, Waverly AM to 4:00 PM at Saint Thomas Joseph W. & Joan Payne, 25 John & Ruby Hancock, 57 More Parish in Paducah. This Hubert & Margaret Beyke, 57 St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph program is for young men who Charles & Theresa Wedding, 58 John & Loyce Teets, 40 are open to listening to God’s Kenneth & Martha Westerfield, 52 St. Ann, Morganfield invitation in their lives. For St. Michael, Oak Grove Richard & Jennifer Nally, 25 registration and further informa- James & Mary Phillips, 25 Diocesan Vocations Director Father Andy Paul P. & Bernice Chandler, 56 tion call the Office of Vocations James & Joan Oldham, 53 Garner with seminarians at World Youth Day Earl G. & Emma Jean Duncan, 52 at 270-683-1545 or email Father St. Paul, Leitchfield in Sydney Australia Josh McCarty, at right, Charles & Catherine Dyer, 56 Andy Garner at fr.andy.garner@ Michael & Joyce Whitfill, 40 Daniel Dillard, next to Fr. Andy, and Chase pastoral.org. Leon & Eva Clara Hendrickson, 52 McNulty. Photo submitted by Josh McCarty 18 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 St. Leo, Murray, Celebrates 75 Years Submitted by Mary Ann Orr sale and several food vendors throughout St. Leo Parish is celebrating 75 years the day. And yes, even funnel cakes and of Catholicism in Murray, Ky. Planning cotton candy! is underway for a weekend celebration on Two raffles will also be featured. A 50- Saturday & Sunday, October 25 and 26. 50 Raffle with a maximum of 500 tickets at Bishop John McRaith will be presid- $10 each and other great prizes including ing at a special Mass on Sunday, October a one-week vacation in Destin, Florida in 26 at 2 p.m. We are happy to welcome back April, four (4) Tennessee Titans football all priests who have been members of our tickets, leather recliner and more will also parish community throughout the years. be given away at 8 p.m. on Friday. All Parishioners will share a meal following proceeds from Froggtoberfest will benefit the Mass. the St. Leo Capital Campaign Building Froggy 103.7, one of Murray’s local Fund. radio stations, is organizing “Froggtober- Our invitation extends to all who fest,” a community-wide event to be held would like to come out and celebrate with on the grounds of St. Leo Parish on Sat- us. For more information you may go to urday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. our website at www.stleoky.org or call Froggtoberfest will feature live mu- 270.753.3876. An Ice Cream Social in Sorgho sic/bands, games and inflatables for the On July 20 St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Sorgho, Ky., celebrated the parish’s Patron kids, craft vendors, a silent auction, bake Saint’s Feast Day with Adoration/Benediction and closed with an afternoon of homemade ice cream/desserts and fellowship. Submitted by Patti Bartley.

THE HOLY EUCHARIST – THE LIVING CHRIST SENDER OF THE SPIRIT HEALING CONFERENCE OCTOBER 24 - 25, 2008 St. Martins – Rome, KY Sponsored by: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Books Fr. Lou Guardiola C.P.M. of the Fathers of Mercy. Fr. Chris Crotty C.P.M. of the Fathers of Mercy . Fr. Michael Sears of the Los Angeles Diocese

Friday 5:00 Registration 5:10 Rosary 5:30 Holy Mass – Fr. Crotty 6:30 Break 7:00 Talk – Fr. Lou 8:00 Talk \– Fr. Crotty 8:45 Break 9:00 Adoration Benediction

Fr. Chris Crotty C.P.M Scouts’ Catholic Religious Award Girl Scout Troop #3135 of Mayfield, Ky. recently had an awards ceremony to Saturday Fr. Lou Guardiola C.P.M. honor two members. Selena Elder, daughter of Dianne Elder, and Nicole Smith, 9:00 Registration REGISTRATION daughter of Jamie & Anita Smith, all of Fancy Farm, Ky. were awarded with the 9:30 Rosary Pre-registration - $10.00 At the door - $15.00 Catholic Religious Award for their age level in scouting. Presenting the pins to 10:00 Holy Mass – Fr. Lou Name ______the girls was Fr. Ken Mikulcik of St. Joseph Catholic church of Mayfield, Ky. 11:30 Lunch Address______12:30 Talk – Fr. Sears Phone ______A Scout is Reverent 1:15 Break Lunch – Saturday – Catered $ 5.00______1:30 Talk – Fr. Crotty Make checks payable to: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Books Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts: Our upcoming Diocesan 2:30 Break 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet Mail to: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Books Scout retreat will be December 5-7. 2008 at Gasper River. 111 E. 18th. St., Owensboro, KY 42303 And our mass with Bishop McRaith will be March 8, 3:30 Talk – Fr. Lou 4:30 Dinner Contact: 2009 at 2:30PM at St. Pius X in Owensboro. Please see Kelly Hedges: 270-689-9485 or 302-8976 our diocesan website for more information. You can find 6:30 Confessions 7:30 Talk – Fr. Crotty Lisa Bivins: 270-683-6769 or 993-3393 more details on the webpage under “offices” and under Heather Clemens: 270-683-1570 “youth ministry.” You can also email us at scouts@ 8:45 Holy Hour with pastoral.org Benediction , Healing Service The Disciples Response Fund:The importance of recognizing good works The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 19 The Western Kentucky Catholic prints & Lucy Harpe Jr, John Hartz Sr., Richard & Crystal Clark, Tom & Barbara Clinton, & Judy Bosse, Fr J Ed Bradley, David & the names of people who share their gifts Hayden, Russell A & Vicki Hayden Jr, Wil- Beverly Cullen, Regina Cullen, Richard & Kathleen Brauer, Bill & Rebecca Brown, with the Church. Every month you read liam P & Martha Hayden Jr, Ed & Ellen Ruth Dale, Gertrude Daugherty, Robert & Fred C & Cleo Brown, John E & Phyllis about generous people who make a differ- Higdon, Sean & Anne Higgins, Jim & Rose Floy Daugherty, Jim Doane, Dr James & Brown, Jack & Lisa Ann Buckman, Mar- ence with their contributions – they sing Hodgkins, James A & Louise Hodskins, Judy Donley, Luetta Dotson, Bette East- tha Buckman, Ronald L & Judy Bugg Sr, in the choir, lecture, teach, and volunteer Paul F & Carol Hodskins, Dr Jeffrey S wood, Mark & Andrea Fitzmaurice, Billy Patrick Burch, Jerry L & Kathleen Burton, for church activities. & Lynn Hofer, Albert & Joan Hofmann, & Patty Folk, Charles & Sophie French, William & Jan Burton, John & Vickie This edition of the Western Kentucky Tim & Peggy Honadle, Mary Howard, Marilyn Fulkerson, Garth Gamblin, Doro- Bush, Brad & Nikki Butler, Benson & Catholic acknowledges the financial gen- Chris & Gaye Isbell, David M & Karen thy Graham, Jerry & Jennifer Hardesty, Patsy Campbell, David Carrier Jr, Terry L erosity of several thousand people who Jarboe, Betty Jo Johnson, Scott & Sabrina Randall & Kimberly Hardesty, Dr Glenn & Jean Carver, Martha B Cates, Edward understand the importance of their mon- Johnson, Wilbur Jones, Judy Kapelsohn, & Kristine Henning, Melanie Hober, & Nancy Lee Chovanec, Robert J & Betty etary gift to the diocesan church through Dennis & Betty Keller, Margaret A Kel- Sharon Iliohan, David Johnson, Leslie Christian, Walter & Gail Clancy, Donna the Disciples Response Fund. ley, Shirley Kent, JoAnn Knott, Charles & Joyner, John & Debbie Keelin, Sherry Clark, Gary & Katherine Cola, Jackie S All of the generous givers to the Dis- Terri LaHugh, David & Martha Lashbrook, Kittinger, George & June Kubach, Ken & Combest, Gary & Kathy Coney, Robert ciples Response Fund for the 2007-2008 Randy & Angie Lee, Tom & LaNell Lilly, Catherine Lamb, Mark & Tracy Littlehale, G & Beth Crafton, Robert K & Phyllis campaign year are listed on the following Mabel Long, Denny Mann, William & Alan & Cheryl Lutz, Ann Lynn, Henry & Crafton, Scott & Ashley Crafton, Raul & pages. To date more than $377,000 has Martha Marsh, Cindy Mattingly, Donald Carol Lyon, William & Rebecca Markham, Yolanda Crespo, Bob & Phyll Ann Cum- been collected. Without financial generos- & Barbara Mattingly, Jim & Laura Mat- James & Ann Miner, JoAnn Minton, Mark mins, Alan & Dottie Cunningham, Robert ity, the Church is very limited on what it tingly, Lawrence Mattingly, Mildred A & Bev Missig, Luis & Bonnie Ortiz, James & Virginia Davidson, James & Elizabeth can accomplish. Together we can accom- McCarthy, Ann McIntyre, John & Mary & Paula Pendergraff, Robert & Martha Davis, Jason & Kelly Davis, Norma Davis, plish much. Thank you! Medley Jr, Robert E & Dena Montgomery, Pleasant, John & Debbie Purdy, Drs Ren- Eric & Kelly Day, Richard & Lori Deck- Darryl & Carol Murphy, Jack & Nancy nan & Angeli Quijano, Kenneth & Sharon ard, Larry & Jane Denton, Jim H & Ranni 2008 Disciples Response Fund Donors Murphy, Elizabeth O’Bryan, Joe & Mag- Ralph, Gerald & Lucille Ray, Bernard & Dillard, Anthony & Bonnie Drury, Trey & gie O’Bryan, Keith & Ramona Osborne, Rita Rich, Carol Richardson, Jimmy & Jessica Duncan, Marcus & Michelle Eak- Blessed Mother, Owensboro Roman Osowicz Jr, David & Laura Payne, Kenwyn Riddle, Joseph & Daisy Rocha, ins, Marie Ebelhar, Greg Eblen, David & Tom & Patricia Anderson, Holly Askin, Eileen Payne, Stephen E & Beverly Payne, Mary Sanchez, Bob & Cheryl Schaefer, Jo Ettensohn, Todd & Taunya Eyre, Betty Dorothy Aud, Joseph & Lena Aull, Dr Bill Kenneth & Mary Jo Plas, Robert N & Ron & Marsha Segebarth, Bernice Sisk, Farley, Chris Farley, William & Charlotte & Joy Bach, Robert & Theresa Bahnick, Lynne Pope, Tony & Donna Powers, Paul Dr Suzanne Spencer, Bill & Peggy Stag- Faulkner, Rudy & Lucia Marie Felty, Brett & Katie Ballard, Dennis & Cindy & Virginia Raley, Ron & Cathy Ramsey, ner, Martha Trucinski, Ted & Elaine Will, Robert & Gini Freibrun, Robert S & Alice Bartley, Bobby Bastin, Louis & Bev- Joe & Joyce Rangel, Fr Leonard Reisz, SuzAnne Wilson. Frields, Carroll & Margaret Fulkerson, erly Beldotti, Helen Bellwood, Margaret Betty Reynolds, Vincent & Lynda Reyn- Christ the King, Scottsville Mary Jane Fulkerson, Gail R Funk, Jenny Berry, Ray & Nelda Best, Eva Birkhead, olds, James B & Juanita Rhodes, Phil & Dennis & Sheila Felchner, William & Funk, Carol & Larry Gabbert, John A & Doris Blandford, Kenneth M & Virginia Jennifer Riney, Margaret Roberts, Ronald Catherine Grapes, Dr John & Dell Hall. Carlene Gabe, Linda Gabe, Mike & Ann Blandford, David & Ann Blanford, Don- & Lanita Robertson, Larry Roby, Joseph Holy Cross, Providence Galbraith, Billy R & Betty Gatten, John & nie & Mary Ann Blanford, Kenny & Trish & Donna Roby Jr, Cecilia Schartung, Jane Claude Melton, Monica Papineau, Lorie Julie Gavin, Bill & Carol Gibson, Chris & Buckman, John M & Raymunda Calhoun, Settles, Bobby Smith, Gary & Lisa Smith, Youngs. Lori Girvin, Paul & Annette Glenn, Ronald Greg & Vicki Cash, Patrick & Carolyn Ca- Charles E & LaVerne Speaks, Harold & Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington & Lita Ann Goldsberry, Anthony & Mary son, Marti Castlen, Donald L & Charlotte Rhonda Staples, Lorena Stephen, Lahoma Theodore & Barbara Brown, Richard & Anne Gonnella, Richard & Tracy Green, Cecil, J B Cecil, Joseph & Barbara Cecil, Stinnett, Joseph Szemethy, Angelita Tay- Shirley Fackler, Dale & Beverly Haines, Dixie Greene, Herman J Greenwell, Vanda Paul & Joyce Christian, Charles & Shirley lor, Judy Taylor, Larry & Carolyn Taylor, James & Betty Hardesty, Alvin & Loretta Griffin, Fred & Michaelene Guillerman, Clark, Dennis & Thelma Clark, Harold R Al & Molly Thompson, Betty Thompson, Heck, Gary & Sharon Hinton, Brenda Thomas A & Bertha Sue Hagan, William & Anne Clark, Mike & Rose Clark, Noel Charles & Noretta Thompson, Dr Shelby Jarboe, Paul & Theresa Lancaster, Brenda Hagan, David & Laura Hager, Jeffrey B & Brenda Clayton, James & Teresa & Mary Ann Thompson, Mike & Karen Lucas, Elizabeth Lucas, John & Wanda & Janice Haile, John & Martha Halter- Conder, Gerald & Judy Coomes, Joseph Thompson, Paul & Gail Thompson, Lloyd Metcalf Jr, Ed Miller, Dwayne & Linda man, Forwood & Ann Hargis, Brandon “Bucky” & Suzanne Coomes, Thomas & Anita Travis, Glynda Turner, Dr Gary Mitcham, Rosemari Mitchell, John & & Misty Hartmire, Robert & Barbara & Shirley Coomes, Russell & Virginia & Linda Wahl, Debbie Ward, Kenneth & Nancy Robinson, James & Rebecca Stiff, Harwood, Eleanora Hays, Mitch & Jill Corley Jr, Ben & Thelma Crump, Mary Mary Watkins, Francis & Ethel Watrous, Robert & Beverly Trammel. Hazelwood, Sherri Hazelwood, Madeline Crump, Ginny Danner, Joe & Tracey Dan- Thomas E & Lois Jean Wedding, Richard Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Heiss, Wayne & Dianna Kay Henshaw, zer, Ernie & Loueva Davis Jr, Margaret & Lori Whitehouse, Gary & Mollie Wil- Charles & Leslie Abbott, Emma Jean Shane & Jenny Hester, James & Jackie Delacey, Phillip & Catherine Demarest, lett, Karen Williamson, Jack R & Lilly Abell, Ron & Lauren Adams, Herman Hill, Mike & Kathy Hoersting, Carl & Bernie Dotsey, John & Rosemary Duncan, Wilson, Glenn Woodward, Bill & Karen Alles, Mary Frances Alles, James L & Christi Honeycutt, Richard & Sherrell Douglas Dunn, Mary E Durbin, Richard Young. Dorothy Alvey, Joseph R & Zelda Alvey, Hosty, Ed & Cindy Huff, Dr Vernon & & Maureen Duvall, Marjorie Early, Peter Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro Kim Angermeier, Dean & Janice Arnold, Melanie Humbert, Michael & Lori Hurm, J & Sarah Ebelhar, Paul C Edge, Vince & B F & Gloria Adams, Alice Howard, Alice Atkinson, Dennis Austin, George Larry & Anita Ivie, Dan & Janie Jacobs, Teresa Edwards, Angela Farmer, Ben & Frances Johnson, James & Rose McCarter, L & Mary Austin, Steve & Pam Austin, Laddie F & Carol Jankura, Billy & Wanda Doris Ferguson, Maria Finley, Chris & Veronica Wilhite. David & Tammy Baird, Francile Banken, Jenkins, John & Kathy Jenkins, Margaret Julie Ford, Vince & Joan Frey, Dennis & Christ the King, Madisonville Henry “Buster” Bantly, Steve & Lindsay A Jenkins, Hascel Johnson, Don & Kathy Diane Fulkerson, Paul & Debra Garner, Eddie & Rae Ballard, Doug & Janet Berry, Barron, Tim & Donna Barron, Gene & Johnston, Jennifer L Jones, Dean & Mary Muriel Gillim, Dr Chris & Jenny Glaser, Michael & Donna Boarman, Bryan & Mary Basinger, Dick & Sheila Beaven, Ann Jorgensen, Ralph & Wilma Jung, Joseph & Lucille Goetz, Angela Graviss, Myrna Borders, Francine Burden, Rose- Thomas L & Valerie Beckert, Ann Beck- Clarence & Margaret Kaminski, Kevin Charles H & Susan Green, Diddy Hagman, mary Burden, William & Bonnie Burns, ham, Pascal & Elaine Benson, Terry & & Ann Kauffeld, Thomas & Susan King, Cecilia Hamilton, Jack Hamilton, Kenneth Jud & Karen Caldwell, Fr Jerry Calhoun, Judy Berrong, Mark & Karen Berry, Phyl- Bruce & Dorothy Kobb, Dorothy Koelbl, E & Patricia Hamilton, Mitchell & Shan- John & Janice Calhoun, Sherrell & Jean- lis Biggers, Michael & Gwendolyn Bog- Charles J & Teresa Krampe, Donnie & non Hamilton, Fre Della Hancock, Omer nie Calhoun, John & Diane Clark, Trent gess, Russell & Dorothy Borries Jr, Ron Continued on page 20 R & Tanya Gries, Raymond & Helen Jerry & Joanne Wallace, Irvin & Rebecca 20 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Grudzielanek, Larry & Crystal Halida, Watts, Dan & Donna White, Larry & Anita Margaret Swanberg, Christie Swanson, Tim & Claire Hammond, Shirley Handlon, Willoughby, Steve & Jane Wilson, Steve & Richard & Barbara Tappan, Carl A & DRF Donors Richard & Sheila Hardcastle, Delbert & Amy Wininger, Earl & Martha Winn, Chris Brenda Thomas, Herman M & Mary Ruth Angie Krampe, Paul & Sue Kuerzi, Roy & Ellen Hayden, Zita Hayden, Richard & & Kelly Wiseman, Hank & Sharon Mutter Thomas, James B & Patsy Thomas, Steve Barbara Kurtz, Les & Paula Lange, Gary Lois Heile, Mike & Glenda Hepp, Barry Wohltjen, Charles & Mary Ann Wolfram, & Susan Thomas, William & Virginia C & Rita Lee, Leland & Donna Leslie, P & Joy Howard, Kathleen Howell, Ed & Paul & Christine Wozniak, Robert & Jean Thomas, Phillip & Landis Thompson, Delores Lewis, Thomas L & Peg Lewis, Marge Hurt, Sara Jackson, Dale & Marion Zeller, David Zetzl, Joseph Zirkelbach, Ray & Sharon Thompson, J Michael & Bobby & Sue Liles, Darrell & Tonia Liles, Jakel, Richard & Shirley Jakel, Kenneth & Alexander Zobkiw. Shannon Thomson, Mary Ann Thrasher, Dr Fred & Nancy Litke, Drs Ricardo & Rachel Jones, Cynthia K Jordan, Dean & Holy Trinity, Morgantown Michael & Susan Thurman, JoeAnn Til- Zenaida Maddela, Mary Manci-Boswell, Kimberly Jordan, Barbara Kacer, David Anita Gossett, Charles Howard, Rog- lerson, Anita O’Nan Timmons, James Phyllis Manion, Dr John & Agnes March- Kaminski, Tim Kanaly, Damien & Janet er L Jolly, Wanda Kelly, Joe & Betty Tomas, Andre & Louise Trawick, Steve and, Jeff & Mary Jo Marlin, Mark A & Karpinski, Stephen & Linda Keene, John Klaas,Michael Portman, Richard & Peggy & Pattye Tweddell, Keith & Diane Utley, Eleanor Martin, Mark & Jamie Mattingly, & Linda Kelly, Frank & Carol Kersting, Seiler, Teddy & Margie Seiler, Marvin & William J Vowels, Chester & Julie Watson, C A & Sonya Mauzey, Kevin F & Deborah Matthew & Chris Keyser, Robert & Jenny Patricia Stanley. Rob & Sally Wedding, Mark & Kristi McArdle, Steve & Veronica McAtee, Dr Kieswetter, Mary Lou Kirby, John & Joc- The Immaculate, Owensboro West, Wayne & Rose Wheeler, Jim & Di- John & Judy McClellan, Stoney & Tracey elyn Knepler, Arthur & Carol Kunkel, Charles L & Ruth Adams, Lucy Adams, anne Willett, Jerold F & Jewel Williams, McGowan, Nancy McKinney, Mary Anne Joe & Betty Kunkel, Janice Lange, Harry Curtis Alvey, J Carolyn Anderson, Peter & Jimmy & Janice Williams, Gerald & Cathy McMurray, Francis & Mary Emma Mellen, & Constance Largen, Robert & Carole Betty Armendarez, Bob & Betty Babbitt, Wischer, Mike & Dana Woods, Charles Donald P & Ursula Metzger, Paul & Ann Lastufka, Arthur & Jennifer Lawrence, Bert Barker, John R Barker, Jeanette Bar- Wooldridge III, Frank & Maurita Wright, Metzger, Donald & Rita Meuth, Forrest & Frank Lederer, Charles Jake Leibfreid, nett, Homer L & Eleanor Barton Jr, David Joseph E & Anna Wurth, Ivo Yates, Chris Mary Meuth, Patricia Miller, Herman & Scott & Danissa Lewis, Stephanie Lind- & Linda Beckman, Phillip & June Bell, & Kathy Young, Beulah Zehner. Jean Moman, Wm Sam & Patsy Moore, sey, Jeffrey & Karen Lipnichan, Daniel & Margaret Bice, Ann Bittel, Daniel A & Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam Pam Mullins, Gary Ray & Debra Murphy, Pamela Lipp, Gail Lock, Roger & Janet Janis Blandford, Joseph J & Rosita Bland- David Ashley, Dee Black, Mary Cook, Malcolm Neel, Ruth Nugent, Edna O’Nan, Longest, Giovann Lynch, Nace & Mary ford, Cliff G & Judy Brandon, William L Jerry & Gail Critchelow, Herman & Nancy James L & Maxine O’Nan, Norman & Magner, Julie Maresca, Brent & Elaine & Sally Buford, Martin L & Mary Ruth Gahn, Maude Guze, James B & Pam Margene O’Nan, Patrick & Cindy O’Nan, Mason, Mary May, Michael & Elizabeth Bumm Sr, Joe & Tammy Calhoun, Agnes Hayes, Robert & Francil Higdon, Monie Roger & Gloria O’Nan, Vicki Okerson, May, Charles & Leannah Mayo, Paul & C Carrico, William & Elizabeth Jane Hoover, Mike & Rhonda Jones, Marlene Loretta May Oliver, Robert & Brenda Rose McCavick, Pat & Vicky McGrath, Cavin, Bob & Bobbie Cecil, Thomas & C Morris, Thomas & Renona Morton, Gayle Paff, Jean Pagragan, Sarah Payne, Rex & June McWhorter, James & Ann Louise Cecil, Daniel J & Cindy Clark, Joe Tom Roby, Doug & Joyce Smith, Gloria Scot & Linda Payne, William & Cyndi Meador, Anthony & Marie Meffert, Bill & Bill & Sherma Clark, Joseph Al & Rose Tichenor, Kathryn Wimsatt. Payne, William L & Charlotte Payne, Mark Cindy Mills, Gregory & Mercedes Mills, Clark, Mildred Clark, Phillip M & Linda Holy Spirit, Bowling Green & Deb Peters, Douglas & Joann Pfings- John & Kathy Montella, Dr Paul & Susan Clark, Melvin & Lois Connor, Stewart & David & Carla Abbott, Rigoberto & Rita ton, James E & Sharon Phillips, Robert Moore, Donald & Janet Mott, Jefferson Barbara Coomes, James & Linda Cooper, Ann Abreu, Edwina Achorn, David & & Jennifer Phillips, Thomas M & Vickie Mullins, Michael & Mickeye Murphy, Anthony J & Margaret Cox, Bill & Mo- Anna Alexander, Del Rae Allen, Jerry R Phillips, Marlene Pietrantone, Ben & Lois Suzanne Murphy, Pat & Ruth Mysinger, nique Craig Jr, Frank & Barbara Crump, & Carolyn Allred, Jeff John & Julie Altfil- Pike, Joseph R Pike, Charles & Faye Pip- Eileen Napier, Harold & Joan Neighbors, Thomas & Rose Curtsinger Sr, James E lisch, Mary Ann Averite, James & Helen pin, Norman & Phyllis Powell, Robert M Barbara & Courtenay Olney, Wayne & Golda 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Denise Roethemeier, Chip & Diane Robert & Leslie Pfingston, Cecil & Cacilda Tonja Gregory, Richard W Grinker, Ricky & Kaye Buser, Drs Michael & Katharyn Royer, Glenn & Mildred Royster, Jud & Phelps, Camille & Margaret Picciano, Kirk & Carla Hagan, Margaret Hall, Frank B & Byrne, Marcia Cassady, David & Rhonda Beth Royster, Myrl Sandefur, Dr Armando & Mary Pierce, Richard & Betsy Pierce, Ann Harris, Mary Hayden, Otis A & Judy Chandler, Tiffany Conover, Todd & Deb- & Holivia Sandoval, Marian Sauer, Ronald Mary Prante, Stan & Pam Pressgrove, John Hicks, Billy Higdon, Gerald & Judy Hig- bie Conway, Donald & Deborah Cook, & Brenda Sauer, Timothy & Jacqueline & Wanda Purcell, Margaret Quarcelino, don, J C & Millie Higdon, Leon & Rachel George M & Nellie Cornett, Robert & Sauer, Henrietta Schneider, Martha Scott, Virgil & Beverly Rakers, Steven & Susan Higdon, Doug & Debbie Hodskins, Gerald Elizabeth Crowe, Patricia Ann Danaher, Julie Sebastian, Amelia Seidel, Chad & Reiner, William & Karen Reynolds, John & Rita Jo Holtzman, Rebecca Horn, Way- Nancy Dargo, Kyle & Lillian Davis, Kevin Beverly Sellars, David & Patricia Sep- T & Rita Riley, Fr Jerry Riney, Michael & mon A Horn, Drury & Jennie Howard, Jean & Barbara DeFebbo, Jim & Betty Dickens, ter, Charles & Mary Rose Shade, Mike Linda Roos, Matt & Lisa Ryan, Donald & Howard, Jack & Wanda Hufnagel, Dorothy Jimmy Diemer, Don & Judy Dobernic, & Tamara Shappell, David V & Diane Mary Jane Scarbeau, David & Mary Lou Jackson, Gary & Carol Jackson, Marie Joseph & Jean Durbin, Jeanne Edwards, Shoemaker, Neal & Patricia Sigler, Steve Schmidt, John & Sue Schnell, Dorothy James, Hal J Johnson, David Lee & Natalie Rodney & Carole Embry, Eugene & & Julie Sigler, Daniel M & Patricia Smith, Share, Bill & Carolyn Siebold, William P Jones, Fr Tony Jones, John T & Susan M Gladys Faller, Martha Jean Farmer, Dr Mike C & Kay Smith, Patsy Smith, John & Darlene Sims, Raymond & Jean Spears, Jones, Wanda Marie Jones, Paul & Juanita James & Terri Farrage, Robert & Frances Phillip Speaks, Thomas & Julia Speaks, Sandy Stahl, Robert L & Kim Stanford, Kaelin, Frank V & Joy Keller, Tony & Fiore, Carolyn Fleenor, Dr Betsy Flener, Tracy & Kim Stallings, Chris & Shannon Buddy & Jill Steen, Carole Miller Steen, Sylvia Keller, Olga A Kelley, Mary Ken- Michael & Christine Fouts, Allen & Judy Staples, James M & Carla Stearns, Alvin David & Rosa Stiles, Carlene Suhling, nedy, Billy & Anna King, Charlotte Ann Freeland, John H & Virginia French, & Alison Steward, Paul & Kamille Stich, Steven John Theirl, William & Ruth Theirl, Knott, James R & Beverly Knott, Martha Gerald & Dolores Frey, Thomas & Mary Shaun & Amber Stone, Tony & Margaret Jack & Michele Thomas, Randy & Jean E Kramer, James E & Patricia Krampe Sr, Gaietto, William & Christine Garske, Strawn, Noel & Mildred Stribling, Mary Thompson, Steve & Terri Thornton, Elaine Jeff & Connie Lashbrook, Patricia Leach, Linda Gensler, Philip & Dana Gensler, Lou Sugg, Donald Summers, Dorothy K Tilton-Albaugh, Alan E & Judith Tour- Doug & Mary Lee, Mary Pat Leek, Robert Richard & Cynthia Gensler, Charles Summers, Frances D Summers, James E & ville, William & Cindy Vincent, Kenneth H Leible, James R & Katherine Likens, Glaser, John & Sue Goessling, Charles Bettye Summers, Kevin & Ann Swaidner, & Tamara Vogler, Chris & Jennifer Vowels, Continued on page 21 Ordal, Deborah Pate, Virginia Snowden. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 21 DRF Donors Immaculate Conception , Hawesville Robert J & Sylvia Lovett, Thomas & Randall & Janice Andre, Brenda Brown, F & Marilyn Kurz, Thomas & Mary Ann Peak, Mary Ann Postlewaite, Nellie Reed, Kristy Lovett, Rachel McFadden, Wil- John R & Betty Brown, William S & Phyl- Kurz, John & Margaret Kutsor, Kevin & James E & Anna Marie Roberts, Margaret liam P & Carolyn McGovern, David M lis Emmick, Francis Fillman, George & Mary Lasley, Catherine R Lewis, Jane Roberts, Peggy Roberts, Eldred & Eulaine & Renee McNulty, Mike & Elaine Mills, Cheryl Gammon, Charlie & Susie Gray, Lewis, John C & Nancy Lewis, Joseph L Robertson, Clyde & Margie Robinson, Michael R & Karen Mischel, William & Charles E & Patricia Hagman, Dan & & Frances Lewis, Stirman & Susan Libs, John Schartung Jr, Helen Schwartz, Henry Janice Morton, Joseph B & Mary Lou Shirley Hagman, Vic & Barbara Hagman, Mitchell & Martha Long, Jeff & Theresa Schwartz, Bevonna Scott, Bob & Lois Mudd, Paul E & Donna Munsey, Gloria Eric & Anita Hayden, Michael & Tammy Mahoney, Rex & Sarah Marsh, Bernard Sims, Mary Valeria Sims, Robert & Mary Murphy, James E & Sharon Murphy, Karen Hensley, Mike & Mary Ann Kruger, Bob & Evelyn Mattingly, Marion Mattingly, Lou Steele, James & Donna Stuerzenberg- Murphy, Richard Scott & Leanne Murphy, & Jo Ann Ogle, Ronna Ogle, Fr Chrispin Wayne & Grace Mattingly, Craig & Rose er, Sue Thomas, Chris & Karen Thompson, Darrell & Janet Nix, Leonard J & Tammy Bedde Oneko, John & Lynn Powers, Mauzy, Robert & Connie McCarthy, Doris Mike & Cloa Thompson, Bruce & Sharon Norcia Jr, Charles A & Lois Payne, Joan Margaret Powers, Monty & Noel Quinn, McCrary, Brenda McIntyre, Dan & Kathy Tucker, Terry C & Jean Wahl, Dorothy Wa- Payne, Rodney & Denise Payne, George Theresa Seaton, Regina Walz, Denis F & Medley, Patrick J & Trayce Mehringer, then, Bruce & Sandy Whitehouse, Glenn W Pennebaker, Jane Pfeifer, Devon Martha Wheatley. 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Jane H Brown, Stephen H & Anita Bu- St. Anthony, Browns Valley Barbara Nelson, Walter & Ethel O’Neill, St. Francis de Sales, Paducah chanan, James E & Dorothy Buckman, Robert M & Barb Carper, Robert & Anna Mae Pace, Anna Rose Rogers, Ray Bill & Lucy Adams, David Earl & Venessa Glenn & Mary Byars, Tommy Cartwright, Charlene Carrico, Fr Mike Clark, Annette Russelburg, Elizabeth Steinbeck, Ben- Alexander, Robert L & Jeanne Alexander, Matthew & Gail Ciecorka, Larry & Sha- Crowe, Ken & Kaye Fulkerson, Carlin nie & Brenda Stigall, Fr Masi Suvakkin, Paul & Ellen Anderson, David & Glenda ron Cissell, Pauline Clegg, Billy Ray & & Mary Gregory, Mike & Katie Hagan, Dennis & Peggy Tharp, Dean & Debbie Arant, Zach & Anne Ault, Tom & Chris Virginia Clements, Jane Clements, Louise Charles & Ann Hamilton, Darrel & Mary Thomas, Lyndal Thompson, Paul & Betty Barron, Joseph A & Leslie Bassi, Joyce Clements, Josephine Coffman, Bill Z & Beth Hamilton, Judy Hamilton, Bobby & Thompson, Teresine Thompson, Tommy Continued on page 23 James E & Ethel Cantrell, Raymond & The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 23 DRF Donors Carolyn Cox, Mel Garbark, Dr Grant & Bearden, David & Andrea Berschied, Anne Gehring, James Hamblin, Edward Drury, William D & Sylvia Duke, Bennie Weber, Fleur Mary Whitaker, Tom & Patty Thomas & Jane Blaine, Joe & Mary Pat & Charlene Heery, Charles & Elaine & Doris Durbin, John & Rudina Durbin, Wimsatt, Stan & Cody Young. 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Marshall, Jackie Marshall, James & Ann Irvin S & Margaret Nance, Jeff & Jeanne son, Kenneth & Celesta Kilcoyne, Jeff & St. Joseph , Bowling Green Marshall, Lamont & Betty Miller, Theresa Nash, Van & Cecilia Newberry, Richard Anastasia Lamb, Norris & Elexie McNutt, Mary Sondra Amos, Al Arbogast, John Milliner, Irene Nalley, James & Bonnie J O’Nan, Jack & Martha O’Neill, Paul Jim & Ann Munsell, Dorothy Murphy, P & Constance Barbalas, Roy & Mary Nelson Jr, Raymond Pawley, Danny & & Christy Petitt, Todd & Janet Pruemer, Carol Neel, Donnie & Elizabeth Nelson, Anne Beard, Paul & Sarah Budde, Jean A Phyllis Ann Payne, Joe & Ann Petrocelli, Robert & Sonja Purcell, Mike & Candice David & Susan Newhouse, Kaye O’Neill, Carruth, Jackie & Christina Case, James Roger & Mary Pierce, Timmy & Jackie Riehl, Charles & Marie Riggs, Thomas Marty & Tina Painter, Michael & Penny & Mary Margaret Chalmers, Benny & Pierce, Tony & Irene Rishkofski, Ken & E Riley, Georgetta Roberts, William & Pendel, Betty Jean Redden, Thad & Emily Cissy Clark, Larry & Mary Beth Conrad, Sharon Smart, Betty Stone, John & Karen Donna Roberts, Fr Brian Roby, James P & Redden, Charles & Vicki Ross, Danny & James & Lois Cummings, Lesa Dill, Allen Taylor, Vinson Thomas, Carolyn Thoma- Tina Rodgers, Juan & Rebecca Sanchez, Jennifer Thomas, Laddie & Judy Thomas, L & Dolores Dodd, John & Elaine Don- son, William & Susan Wedding, Danny & Patti Sanders, Gina Schade, James Schade, Richard & Kim Thomas, Steven & Cindy nelly, James & Traci Duff, Pat Federico, Deborah Woosley, Audrey Wortham. 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Mary Natcher, Joseph & Debbie O’Daniel, Samuel Bernard & Ann Cash, Kenneth & & Shirley Valerius, Joseph Viterisi, Susie St. John Baptist, Fordsville Dennis & Lynn O’Keefe, Betty Papciak, Rosemary Clem, Danny L & Rose Ann Wehrmeyer, Thomas & Rose Marie Weit- Christine Kemper Dietel, Jim & Barbara Ron & Karen Parker, Don & Imogene Cook, Robert & Rose Coplen, Randall & lauf, Ruby Wenzel, Lena Kathryn West, Montgomery, Ray & Peggy Montgomery, Poston, James & Janice Renusch, Mike Vickie Cruse, Casey Cunningham, LeRoy John & Pam Whitfill, R Gordon & Linda Ralph & Martha Payne. & Mary Dale Reynolds, Patty Reynolds, & Betty Dowdy, Tony & Pamela Dowdy, Williams, Robert Wilson, Sarah Wilson, St. John Evangelist, Paducah Frank & Patricia Royal, Joseph P Sch- Roy & Jean Dublin, Mary Anne Duke, Pat Eugene Wooten, Mary Ann Wooten, W J Janice Brookshire, Fr Tom Buckman, neller, Donald & Carolyn Simon, Madge Elliott, Steve & Kitty Elliott, Joseph T & & Norma Word, William Michael & Peggy Patrick & Karen Cafferty, Paul & Ellen Simon, Danuda Smith, Nicholas Vincent Linda Englert, Jerry & Norma Erwin, Brent Word, Ray Wurth, Robert Wurth, Richard Carrico, David Champy, Bill & Lisa Clark, Spugnardi, Sylvia Stagg, Betty Sweeney, Gaines, Ann Gardiner, Sue Girard, Larry & Janice Yasko, Juanita Yopp. Larry & Lou Courtney, John T & Cynthia Christopher M Thompson, RitaVaughan, & Pam Green, Ronald & Gloria Gregory, St. Henry, Aurora Crivello, Bryan & Barbara Deneve, John A Juan M & Kathryn Villarreal, Thelma Continued on page 24 Jones, Harold & Barbara Jones, Mark & Adrianna Lebbin, Steve & Sharon Malo- 24 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Jackie Kennedy, Ted & Joan King, Patrice ney, Margie & Scott Mullins, Mary Ann Edward & Mary Haynes, Paul & Anna Klobe, Alfred & Pat Koehler, John R & Petty, Dan Rafferty, Jean Rafferty, Timothy DRF Donors Haynes, Mary Hinton, Doug & Dorothy Joan Krieb, Paul & Pallie Kurz, Ruth & Colleen Rafferty, Gilda Talbot, Basil & Jerry & Teresa Griffith, Denny & Nancy Hood, Brice & Marilyn Howard, Charles LaRock, Ray & Leola Lafser, Douglas Karen Trouten Jr, Doug & Andrea White, Hargrove, Mavis Harris, Nori Hawn, Di- & Florence Howard, Joseph L & Betty & Vicky Lambert, Ann Landini, Fred & Michael Zeman. ane Hayden, George H & Emma Hayden, Johnson, Pete C & Patty Johnson, Mar- Mary Little, Robert P & Mary Beth Lyons, St. Mary, LaCenter James E Hayden, Ronnie & Anita Hayden, garet Jones, Allan & Gina King, Chris & Mildred McCabe, Sue McNeary, Joseph & Bernard & Helen Anselm, Charlotte Ar- Carl & Lisa Hester, Gloria Huelsenbeck, Jane Lovekamp, James & Imogene Loyd, Mary Christine Merfeld, Tonya Meurer, ington, Patty Arington, Kevin & Diana Lisa Isbell, Steve & Linda Jenkins, David Mike & Jan Martin, Flo Mattingly, Ruth John & Marilyn Mikulcik, John & Kathy Brazell, Jim & Mary Bumpous, Nancy & Barbara Koonce, Kevin & Mary Lynne Mattingly, Roger & Patti May, Fr Carl Mitchell, Charles & HenriellaMontgom- Ebeling, John & Rebecca Evans, Jim & Krill, Brad & Renie Lamb, Fred & Nancy McCarthy, Mary F McCarthy, Paul & Jean ery, Judy Muehleman, James & Susan Marie Funk, Gene & Carla Gough, David Lancaster, Ronnie & Jackie Lear, Marvin McCarty Jr, J D & Shannon Meyer, Jenny O’Neill, Deacon Joe & Linda Ohnemus, & Gloria Henderson, Paul & Joan Holt, & Ollie Lee, Katherine Lenihan, Anthony Mulligan, Mike & Connie Nalley, Carolyn George & Vicki Oliver, Terry & Mary Ann Pat & Joan Hutchins, Rick & Cindy Liner, & Lindsay Luciano, Carolyn Martyniuk, R Nisen, Mary Lou O’Bryan, Mike & Orr, J Rex Paschall, Norman & Jo Rae Luella Lucas, Karen Mayer, Michael & Ardella Meyer, Gerald & Janet Midyett, Janet O’Bryan, Patricia O’Bryan, David Peiffer, Bud & Jammie Poat, John & Claire Evelyn McGowan, Chris & Tracy Moss, Joe & Carol Anne Mikez, Fr Ken Mikulcik, & Mary Patton, James & Monica Payne, Resig, Dr Tom & Sara Jo Royal, Ronald & Pat Rhyne, Charles Rucks, Jim Shaugh- John C & Teresa Muir, Dell Nelson, Re- William A & Betty Jo Payne, Bobby E & Joyce Sallin, Martin & Mary Smith, Floyd nessy, Bud & Gayle Waltmon, Rodney & becca Oliver, Frank & Wyvonne Olsofka, Theresa Pedley, Gil & Shirley Phillips, Sorquist, Margaret Squier, Theresa Stone, Joanie Watson, John & Elaine Wood. Ralph & Barbara Pickard, Barbara Hughes Paul & Pam Porter, William & Elsie Potts, Charles & Ruth Thill, Paula Thorne, Rich St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Pickett, Lou Ella Pierceall, James & Wilma Rose Ann Radzelovage, Nathan & Me- & Yvonne Vogt, Lois Ward, Bill & Cheryl Richard & Mary Jane Alexander, Don Potts, Jerry & Frances Ray, Jean Reed, lissa Rhodes, Fred & Joan Roberts, Mary Whitaker, Fr Mike Williams, Richard S & Bittel, Gary & Jane Bratcher, Annette John & Helen Riley, John C & Susan Ri- Roberts, Andrew & Wendy Rush, Tami Beulah Wisz, Paul Wyczawski, Bruno & Bryant, J L & Joan Byrne, Virginia Clay- ley, Brad & Lee Ann Rodgers, Mary Rus- Schneider, Steve & Monica Scott, John & Helen Zubko. ton, Elizabeth Clouse, Anthony & Julie selburg, William & Jackie Sanzone, John Mary Shepler, Jason & Mitzi Shuler, Alan St. Mark, Eddyville Ebelhar, Bryan & Leslie Ebelhar, Danny & & Christie Scarbrough, Doug & Judith & Charlie Sims, Gerald N & Debra Sims, Lynn Aldridge, Paul R Bachi, Jim & Olga Sharon Ebelhar, Grady & Donna Ebelhar, Scheffler, Ed & Helena Schultz, Patricia Felecia Stiff, Richard & Rita Stiff, Carole Dunning, Jim & Margie Hibbard, Robert John & Mary Ann Ebelhar, Kenneth & Seay, Lee & Cathy Shell, Richard & Lil- Storm, Shelby & Angela Strobel, Steve & & Linda Huebschman, Ralph & Shirley Stansell Ebelhar, Naomi Ebelhar, Phil & lian Short, Ernest Staab, Charles & Joyce Nancy Velotta, Dorothy Ward, Darryl & Keeney, Earl & Dianna Kempf, Gary & Cathy Ebelhar, Vincent & Mary Pheobe Stratton, Burton & Pat Strong, Sanford & Linda Warren, Kate Wedding, Louis P & Mary Parker, Kenneth & Patricia Peet, Ebelhar, Larry & Dottie Elder, Robert & Ernestine Sumner, Allen & Kathy Thomp- Bertha Wedding, Micky & Barbara Wells, Rose Poe, Walt & Marilyn Reibel, Joey Margie Elder, Sara Elder, Gary & Cami son, Maurice & Ursula Thompson, Emily Gordon Whitehouse, Clarence & & Jenny Rivera, Milt & Rita Schroeder, Fulkerson, Doug Goetz, Mike & Sherleye Trella, Douglas & Hilda Webb, Ginger Linda Wilkins, Marvin & Auda Wink, Dr John J & Carolyn Sims, Bernadette Goff, Maudie Greenwell, Reid Haire, Ira Weddle, Joyce Weidenbach, Brenda Wil- Shawn & Nikki Zoglmann. Strickland, William & Marilyn Terry. & Ruth Ann Hardy, John & Patsy Hartz lett, Charles & Gay Willett, Ben Wilson, St. Jude, Clinton St. Martin, Rome Jr, Gerald & Carol Head, Jeanie Heath, Joseph & Nancy Wilson, William A & Ann Marsha Davis, Danny & Tara Eagan, David & Jennifer Bickett, Gene & Mary Randall & Tina James, Steve & Michae- Wilson, Joseph & Mary Wooldridge, Julia Kenny & Sheila Hales, Louis & Nina Le- Bittel, Stephen & Bonnie Bittel, Nicholas line Joiner, Edward J & Mary Magdalen Wooldridge, Mary Jo Wyatt, Dr Mark & tanosky, Tim & Joretta Schwartz, Robert & Janine Bumm, James & Donna Burns, Kaelin, Joe & Roxanne Kaelin, Martin A Mary Jean Young, James & Susan Young, & Peggy Tarver. John & Eloise Chandler, Bruce & Robby & Patricia Kaelin, Robert & Jane Kamuf, Barbara Youngblood, Dot St. Lawrence, Saint Lawrence Sue Clark, Charles & Juaretta Dockemeyer, Robert Dan & Charlotte Kamuf, Billy & Youngblood. James & Barbara Eischen, Greg & Karen Michael & Becky Ebelhar, Donald & Viv- Mary Ann Knott, Jerry & Amy Knott, Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Gilmore, Harold & Bridgett Higdon, ian Fischer, Sylvester & Barbara Fischer, Paul & Dorothy Knott, Chad & Jennifer Gary & Ellen Aud, Laura Baker, Lowell & Leonard & Eva Howard, Claude & Tina Larry & Sharon Gillim, Leander & Janet Latham, Fred & Gloria McCarty, Louis & Bobbie Bates, Joe & Brenda Bean, Mary Knott, Wayne & Wilma Knott, John V & Goff, Wayne & Betty Hamilton, Jimmy & Jean McCarty, Ruth Ann McCarty, Edwin Frances Bickett, Pat Black, Donald J & Wanda Lanham, Tony & Sandy Lanham, Kim Hayden, Norman & Judy Hayden Sr, & Lily McDivitt, Robert J & Faye Millay, Mary Blandford, Joseph Marvin Blincoe, Randall Mills, James Russell & Rose Mary Larry & Phyllis Henderson, Mary Lucy Gregory J & Kim Mullican, James & Sarah Mary Board, Carl Joseph & Linda Boar- Payne, Robert Keith & Therese Payne, Hines, Fr Pete Hughes, James G & Joan O’Bryan, Linda Rickard, Larry & Benita man, David & Connie Boehman, Jeffery Kenneth S & Kathy Roberts, Stanley & Johnson, Larry & Becky Krampe, Byron Riney, William E Roberts, Holly Smith, & Stephanie Boehman, John K & Aggie Barbara Roberts. & Diane Lane, Alberta McCarty, Anthony Lydia Stowers, Gerald & Agnes Stuart, Boehman, Julia Boone, Virginia Bowlds, St. Leo, Murray J & Rosa Lee McCarty, Mark & Karen J B & Imogene Thompson, Perry & Sue Katherine Brand, Wayne & Patricia Ralph & Beatrice Barrera, David & Nancy McCarty, Lillian Murphy, Judith Peach, Ellen Warren. Breeden, John & Barbara Byrne, Martin & Bell, Bertrand & Beatrice Bleemel, Arnold Fr Paul Powell, Robert & Martha Riney, St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady Patricia Cecil, Rose Cecil, Kathleen Clark, & Mary Louise Bowers, Steven & Linda Eugene W & Barbara Schell, Paul & Mary Patricia Bland, Robert K & Marjorie Louis & Charlotte Clements, Norbert Breck, Donald & Renee Brittain, Bettye Schrecker, William & Mary Schrecker, Bland, Carlton & Sheila Brandenburg, & Nancy Crowe Sr, Dr David & Karen Calvert, Max & Matilde Canady, Byron & Kenneth Self, Larry & Ruth Wirth. Dale & Robbie Brown, Gary & Patricia Danhauer, Paul & Carolyn Dornburg, Mary Cates, John & Marie Clark, Chris- St. Mary, Franklin Carwile, Jared Carwile, Sue Clark, Dr James & Wanda Edge, James & Vicki topher & Cindy Clemson, Jeff Curtsinger, Paul & Kathy Abell, Douglas & Joyce Bernard & Nora Dailey, Louis & Elaine Ellis, Gordon & Mary Faulkner, Gabe Dominican Sisters, Thomas & Mary Ann Alvey, Charles T & Norma Bennett, Olin Hinton, Virginia Hinton, Mildred K Mat- Fiorella, Tony & Vickie Fiorella, Fred & Dowdy, Kenny & Renee Fister, Janet & Marie Buchanan, Cirilo & Yolanda tingly, Jeanne Newton, Shelby & Loretta Sharon Fulkerson, Bob & Melissa Gal- Fitch, William & Nancy France, Vic & Cortez, Thomas & Mary Dowling, Cande- Newton, Frances Payne, Mary Payne, J D loway, Raymond & Joann Galloway, Tom Lynn Fromm, Alexander Gay, Mike & laria Estella, Roger & Mary Beth Farley, & Kelli Rothrock, Steve R & Karen Sue & Mary Anne Gardner, Jacinta Garinger, Barbara Gibbs, Delores Hale, Billie Hall, Evangeline Freeland, Lewis George & Schafer, Donald L & Karen Vessels Jr, Helen Gesser, Elaine Grant, Fred P & Paul & Roberta Herman, Robert & Joan Helen Garst, Martha Mary Gibbs, Daryll Perry & Patti Wright. Martha Hall, Becky Hamilton, Joseph & Herndon, John & Lyn Homa, Robert & & Gail Hall, Dean & Sharon Henderson, St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Patricia Hamilton, Margerie Hardesty, Dr Joyce Hughes, Martin & Kathy Jacobs, Frank & Margaret Hotz, Jean Johnson, Ruth Anderson, Dorothy Barnard, Ralph Chris & Mary Havelda, Frances Hayden, Ray & Betty Jerge, Eugene & Donna Dr John & Gail Kelly, Mae King, Allan & Continued on page 25 Ransdell, James & Peggy Rowland, Ha- The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 25 zel Sanders, Ed & Dorothy Slack, Sadie DRF Donors Earl Skees, Fr Shaiju Thomas, Lewis & Durbin, Joshua & Emily Durham, Richard Wilson. Debbie Wurtman. & Rose Ann Bemboom, Allen & Debbie St. Michael , Oak Grove & Cheryle Dymek, Antonio & Patricia Es- Bickett, Ann Bickett, Eugene & Donna St. Peter, Stanley posito, Gertrude Flood, Bill & Norma Folz, Brendan & Darla Alvey, Thomas & June Harry & Teresa Carter, Hugh & Betty Brant, Joe & Rita Brothers, James & Karla Mary Cacal, Deacon Jack & Christine Charles & Judy Folz, Thomas Folz, Tom Brown, Patrick N & Cecilia Burch, Donald Cecil, Tim & Melody Cecil, George & Folz, Tony & Jamie Folz, Anthony & Di- Cheasty, Lorenzo M Cruz, Angela Doyle, Rose Marie Clary, William & Linnie & Sharon Carmon, James A & Rose Ann Jim & Janet Doyle, Perry & Betty Elder, ana France, Elbert France, Anne Garnett, Cecil, William & Katie Christian, David & Clary, Vince & Reenee Fogle, Fr Ray Phil & Marsha Garnett, William & Lynn Ken & Norma Guillory, Kelley Hufford, Goetz, Denny & Sarona Grant, James Iona Clark, James Arthur Clark, James R Pat Jurisin, Orin & Virginia Koch, George Garnett, Patricia Godwin, Imelda Gorman, & Peggy Clark, Patrick & Patricia Clark, Huddleston, Joe Bill & Barbara McKay, Michael & Mary Kay Green, Steven & & Marie Lake, Robert & Joan Lancaster, Ken & Edie McKay, JoAnn Millay, Anita Thomas & Lucille Conder, David & Judy Edmund K Leahy, Gloria Maldonado, Rebecca Greenwell, James Thomas & Jane Connor, Bernard (Sam) & Betty Coomes, Mitchell, Marty & Becky Mitchell, James Greer, Sonja Griffith, Todd & JoAshley Nathan Marks, Col Francis McDermott, P & Vonda Morris, Charles & Mildred Glenn & Helen Coomes, Thomas E & Lionel & Sue McElroy, Joseph & Sue Hall, William & Karen Hall, Edith Hamby, Pamela Dickens, Betty Edge, James H & Mullican Jr, Mark & Kimberly Pollard, Billy & Harriette Hancock, Michael & Montoya, Felicitas P Nielsen, Gene & Joseph A & Dolores Wathen, Michael & Mary Edge, Jordan & Joan Evans, Lucille Lena Paladina, Lillian Pelesky, Charles J Bonnie Haney, Margaret Hanratty, Gary Evans, Virginia Evans, Anna Mary Gard- Cindy Young. & Debbie Harden, Jerry & Lynne Hens- & Barbara Peltier, Julia Quick, Florencio St. Peter, Waverly ner, Larry & Charlene Goetz, Bill Pat & San Nicholas, Albert & Nancy Scheller, ley, James Higgins Jr, Becky Holloway, Ann Greer, Audry & Martha Hagan, Fran- Etta Bishop, Bob & Bettye Bolds, Archie & Eva Hultberg, Randy A Hultberg, Carol Daniel & Terri Sestina, Trinidad Soriano, Judy Coburn, Bob & Mary Jewell Coney, cis E & Connie Hagan, Lillie Mae Hagan, Frances M Thomas, Tom & Chong Torson, Johnson, Colette Keach, Shawn & Shan- Mary Jane Hagan, Richard & Shawna James & Janet Duncan, Edward & Rose non Kelly, Cissy King, James K & Kelly Rodolfo P Velasco, Richard & Katsuko French, Fred & Debbie French, Leslie & Hagan, Randall & Bonnie Hamilton, Virgil Vermette, Fred & Marie Welter, Robert & King, Steven & Victoria Kinnard, Pat & & Mary Head, Sylvester & Geri Higdon, Martha Gibson, Trey & Rhonda Gibson, Serafina Kinnare, Dean & Edith Koch, Donna Whelan. Billy Don & Joyce Greenwell, Ralph & Tommy & Joyce Higdon, Robert & Bar- St. Michaell, Sebree John & Vanessa Kranz, Sarah Kranz, bara Hodskins, Dan & Sue Howard, David Kathy Greenwell, Mike & Jennifer Hagan, Henry & Hannelore Kumpfmuller, Keith Virginia Allen, Larry K & Brenda Allinder, Randy & Brenda Hagan, Vretta Hagan, L & Mary Ann Howard, Earl & Carolyn Gracia Alvey, John & Brenda Badertscher, & Linda Lancaster, Dr Greg & Colleen Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Fred (Charles) Dirk & Carol Hatfield, Robert & Portia Lang, Michael & Michelle Langhi, Mary Joseph & Shirley Baumgartner, Timothy Johnson, Bill & Lisa Jones, Anita Lindsey, & Alice Howard, Ita Belle Howard, Joseph & Cathy Blanford, Charles & Vicki Bu- & Ronald Lee, James & Andrea Long, Donald & Shirley Howard, Mel & Bev John & Vicki Mackey, Wanda Mattingly, Andy & Amy Mabry, Felipe Macario, chanan, Daniel Edwards, Rosie Edwards, Joan Mattox, Eddie & Cheryl Mills, Louie Howard, Robert Carl & Doris Howard, Keith & Sandy Harpole, William & Peggy Mary Macias, Marvin & June Mahoney, B B & Shirley Howard Jr, John & Stella & Rita Mills, Wayne & Beverly Morris, Robert & Frances Marko, George & Cindy Howell, Donna Kenney, James & Liz George & Gayle Nelson, Paul & Sherry Howe, Marilyn Howe, David & Martha Loehr, Fr Jason McClure, Lois McGraw, McCouch, Robert & Patricia Meacham, Jennings, James & Martha Johnson, Larry Paris, George & Cindy Payne, Rosemary Barry & Terri Means, Andrew & Annette Delores O’Nan, Darryl & Carmen Peri- Payne, Mariam Peak, Virginia Powell, & Norma Kaelin, Aloysius & Doris Knott, ard, Clifford & Helen Romain, Charles & Mongeon, Kendra Montejos, Donald & Jimmy & Kateri Lambert, Charles & Ina John & Ruth Royster, Charles R Smith, Mary Ann Moore, Steve & Sharon Mose- Linda Shelton, Gregory & Leanne Sugg, Timothy & Louise Tennyson, George & Mattingly, Gerald & Cindy Mattingly, Nathan Tanner. ley, Steven & Ana Christina Mudd, Beth Thomas & Sue Mattingly, Chris & Kandie Regina Vogel, Lucy Pike Willett, Dorothy Mueller, Pedro & Mary Ortiz Mulero, Dr St. Paul, Leitchfield Wolfe, Gary & Phyllis Wolfe. McDaniel, Richard & Clara McDaniel, M William H & Rita Allen, Leon Alvey, Jo- Michael & Linda Murray, Dana Nethery, C McKinley, Joseph Wayne Mercer, Alva Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Bill & Theresa Nichol, Wade & Bib seph Dale & Anna Jean Clark, Donald & Linda Allison, Fred & Wendy Anderson, & Joyce Merritt, Sandy Merritt, Joseph Sharon Cooper, Neil & Lynda Crawford, Northington, Margaret Nosbusch, Dong-In Leon & Sandy Mills, William & Majella Joseph & Debbie Anderson, Robert & & Ae-Kyong Park, Irene Pasquin, David Al & Janice Darst, Becky Darst, Dale & Barbara Anderson, Kathleen Bacalja, Mills, Timothy James & Della Mitchell, Donna Darst, Raymond Darst, Richard & Paula Paul, Rafael A Perez, Yolanda David & Peggy Morris, Frederick & Ra- Timothy & Vickie Barnes, Bob & Lana Perry, Levi & Margaret Peterson, Malinda & Lori Darst, Dale & Yvonne DePoys- Bastin, Emmanuel & Arsha Battah, John mona Morris, Harold & Barbara Morris, ter, Dennis & Amy DePoyster, James R Powell, Karl & Shirley Prunitsch, Charles Jerry Wayne & Vickie Morris, Kenneth & & Robin Bell, Billy Bellew, Elaine Bing- Puckett, Kevin Pugliese, MIchael & Pa- & Helen Gawarecki, Dannie & Sheila ham, Roy & Rita Black, Edward & Jonny Carleen Morris, William & Mary Moseley, Harris, James R & Tina Higdon, Keith mela Quitter, Ellis & Alicia Rodriguez de T Martin & Charlotte Murphy, Carl & Kay Blondin, Arnold & Julia Borders, Norma Salas, Edwin & Kathleen Roeder, Francis & Connie Higdon, Anna Johnson, John Boyd, George & Joan Brockman, Helen O’Bryan, Charles D & Linda Payne, Val N & Deanna Kipper, Charlie & Doreen & Eleanor Rogers, John & Bruna Rogers, & Bernadine Payne, Gene Pike, Dr Gayle Brown, Thelma Budias, Michael & Lisa William & Jenny Rush, Donna Sanchez, Lampton, Rodney & Teresa Lush, Dorris Burman, Scott & Teresa Burnside, Shelia Rhodes, Lane Rhodes, Leon Rhodes, McGrew, Billy & Betty Meredith, Bruce Robert & Cecelia Schade, William F Terry Rhodes, M C & Barb Roberts, Phil Burton, Steve & Pam Carlton, Phillip & Schaefer, William & Jan Scheid, Alvin & & Cathy Meredith, Rudolph & Garnet Ruby Carsone, Marie Carter, Gina Cayce, & Beverly Roberts, Dwayne & Catherine Meredith, Loyd & Candas Milliner, Timo- Sharon Schmitt, Delares Scott, Amelia Sel- Roby, Jerry & Bernadette Roby, Mike Joe & Jennifer Chaudoin, Bill & Brenda ensky, Franklin & Mary Jo Selph, Doyle thy Darrell Milliner, Anna Lee Portman, Chaudoin Jr, Sam & Patricia Chesnut, Roby, Rick & Karen Stiff, Randy & Jenny Tom & Wanda Portman, Willena Skees, & Kelly Shelton, Todd & Nanette Shouse, Tomblinson, Clara Ward, Tabby Ward, Franco & Rossella Cincotti, Joan Cornett, Clifford & Carol Simpson, Tom & Sharon Steve & Judy Summers, Myles & Ruth David & Suzanne Cotthoff, Dr John & Lil- James A & Deanna Wathen Jr, Raymond Ann Thomas, Charles & Barbara Tilford, Smith, John & Catherine Soldo, Jeanne & Emma Whistle, Ron Wilcheck, Joseph lian Cotthoff, Bette Covington, Patrick & Soyars, John T Soyars, Edward & Norma Mike & Joyce Whitfill, Shelby & Norma Lisa Covington, James & Maria Creighton, Ray Woodward, Lawrence & Mary Jo Jean Witten. Soyk, Robert & JoAnn Spader, Chuck Wright. Marvin & Merry Lou Crist, Paul & Anne Spurr, Debra Steinfeld, Ronald & Juanita St. Paul, Princeton Cummings, James Curtis, Suzette Dade, Sts. Mary & James, Guthrie Barbara Basso, Herman & Elizabeth Stephenson, Michael & Marilyn Stocker, Bob & Barbara Arms, Gary & Tamara John & Claire DeAngelis, Kenneth & James & Bethany Sutton, Edward H & Berton, Mike & Mary Dearing, John & Mary Dean, Arthur & Pat Degenhardt, Cox, Don & Cathy Hall, Wayne & Mary Therese Falder, Dan Farmer, Saundra Georgiann Svestka, Dr William & Pamela Jo Hall, Edward & Dorothy Kacer, Mary Melissa Degenhardt, Troy & Rochelle Sweet, Fr John Thomas, Jerry & Berna- Hatton, Bob & Pat Hayes, Jim & Linda Dickerson, Mark & Kim Doss, Dirk & C King, Rebecca Lannom, Judy Lennon, Herbek, James R Kevil, Joseph Kramer, dette Thomas, Edward & Billie Todd, Camille Miller, Carl & Pat Naylor, Betty S LaDonna Downs, John & Norma Downs, Ronald & Beverly Todd, Jeffrey & Beth Nancy McKinney, Virgil & Virginia Nau- Eugene & Sandra Doyon, Gene & Franki Park, George E Pesely, John & Geraldine man, Paul & Geneva Norman, Lana Pugh, Continued on page 26 Bernard & Juanita Burch, Richard & Fischer, Mary Ford, George & Margaret 26 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Dorothy Carter, Andre & Jane Chustz, Frey, Norman & Joan Froehlich, Jim Tony Mary A Morris, John & Cindy Mulligan, Tom & Shirley Davis, Margie Early, Clara Fulkerson, Robert & Mildred Gilles, Tom DRF Donors C Hall, William C & Bonnie Hawkins, & May Gipe, Sue Gough, Carl & Molly Unfried, Fr Shijo Vadakumkara, Hannelore Larry W & Debbie Murphy, Gene & Laura Naviaux, Joseph A & Rose Payne, Joseph Thomas & Patricia Hayes, Mike & Beverly Greenwell, Marjorie Greenwell, Dr Rich- Vanderklok, Robert & Sherry Viall, Bob & Himmelhaver, Mary Elizabeth Kidder, ard & Joyce Gruenewald, Laura Hamilton, Laura Waldron, James & Jeanette Walker, M & Joyce Payne, Russell & Judy Payne, William K & Ann Payne, Tim & Becky Frances May, John G & Dottie McClellan, Joe A & Marie Hancock, Daniel & Betty J Sue Wassmer, John & Helen Watson, Merl & Barbara Mingus, Charles & Jean Harding, Virginia Hawkins, Douglas L & Gary & Christine Weatherford, Joseph & Pedley, Charles E Potts, Samuel & Bon- nie Potts, Donald Powers, Angela Puckett, O’Reilly, Aaron & Jill Powers, Randy & Cheryl Hayden, Mary Michael Hayden, Bonnie Whitfill, Steve & Rosemary Wig- Jane Powers, Bob & Cathy Roach, Wayne Sylvia Heflin, Kenneth Heichelbech, Mark gins, Anna-Belle Williams, Mark & Ann Eric Ratliff, Joe Rhinerson, Pierre & Jo Rivard, Harry & Willa Roberts, Buddy & & Eleanor Rogier, Tommy & Barbara S & Rita Heinz, David & Sara Hemingway, Williams, Helen Winstead. 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Susan Higdon, Margie T Hill, Arthur A & James & Shirley Boyd, James & Eliza- St. Sebastian, Calhoun Nancy Hodde, Edward & Karen Hodskins, beth Brumlow, Fr Mark Buckner, Robert & Janie Stiff, Gene & Jane Strehl, Ronald & Mary Helen Strehl, Randy & Chantay Jerry & Earlene Abney, Alvin & Betty Marilyn Holder, Martha Kurre House, Dr & Martina Darst, Kathy Doughty, Jim Bickett, Delilah Clark, Jimmy & Gail Carroll & Peggy Howard, Jim & Jolene & Rose Drury, Roberta Fiorito, Steven Swaim, Michael & Valerie Thomas, Ray- mond & Sara Thomas, Ronnie & Karen Clayton, Jerry & Sherri Hayden, Fr John Hudson, James Hundley, Phil B & Mary & Nancy Glover, Amy Grizzard, Joe R Okoro, Gordon & Lydia Payne, John & Beth Hurley, Lillian Jarboe, Edward & & Marilyn Hayden, Clement & Brenda Thomas, Delores Turnage, Tommy & Truby Velotta, William & Martha Walker, Brenda Pinkston, Dustin Sallee, Judy Sal- Jackie Jaskolski, Louise Johnson, Susan V Hinkebein, James Hobbs, George & Paula lee, Glenda Tanner, Gates Tichenor, Mike Johnson, Todd & Kathleen Johnson, Bar- Humphreys, Brent & Pam Hurst, Larry & Daymon & Karla Ward, Wilsie & Marjorie Ward, Gary & Joanne Warren, Carl & Mary & Vickie Vollman, Ralph & Judy Ward. bara Ann Jones, John E & Theresa Jones, Judy Krouse, Ray & Alice Lucas, Nancy St. Stephen, Cadiz John F Jones, Russell & Lou Jones, Dr McLindon, Jeff & Heidi Outland, Jerry & Jo Westerfield, Terry & Ann Wink, Lisa Word, William & Martha Zoglmann. Sophia Biddle, Jerry & Maxine Corbey, Michael Kavolus, Martin & Doris Keller, Anita Pidcock, David & Diane Rowan, John & Vickie Cotthoff, Judith Curtsinger, Sr Martha Keller, Larry & Faye Klee, Jerry Christine Sansom, Don & Barbara Shipley, St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Hella Ables, Kathryn Ables, Don & Runell Mike & Tanya Dickens, Joe & Louise & Patricia Kuntz, Sarah Kuntz, John & Jack & Pat Smiddy, Louis J & Marilyn Doyle, Karen Franklin, Thomas & Becky Chrissy Kurtz, Gertrude Kurz, Byron & Stockbridge, John & Amy Summers, Frank Alexander, Tony & Lyvenia Anthony, Tim & Cindy Bandy, Jamie & Shannon Barr, Gibson, Joseph & Joan Halbleib, John Josanna LaMastus, Barry Lanham, Joseph & Florence Tomsic Sr, Jan Waniel, Sara Hall, Joann Harvey, Salvador & Irene A & Patricia Layson, Carl P & Kimberly Williams, Merle & Marilyn Wysock. Willard & Lola Basham, Fr Tony Bickett, Donald & Alice Bland, J W & Lorena Jaso, Kathleen Johnson, Michael & Eileen Lewis, Regina Lewis, Agatha Lindemann, St. Pius X, Owensboro Kehrwald, Patrick & Donna Kranz, Fr Christine Lowe, Henry & Agnes Luckett, Charles E & Carolyn Abel, Robert & Bland, James D & Dana Bland, Anna Fran- ces Brown, John & Becky Brown, Carolyn Babu Joseph Kulathumkal, Bill & Paula John & Michelle Lyon, Larry & Gene Theresa Absher, Norman L & Julia An- Lisowsky, Larry & Michelle Little, Gary Lyon, Mark & Cindy Mahoney, Robert J derson, Charles & Beverly Aud, Bobby Brumfield, Steve & Jenny Critchelow, Bob & Glenda Dowell, Harold & Faye Dowell, & Fran McCain, Neil & Joan McGillivray, & Vurble Mahoney, Jared & Jaime Martin, J & Theresa Barnett, Gene & Margaret James & Betty McVey, Claude & Dennie Patricia Mays, Marion & Tracy McCarthy, Boehmann, Patrick & Jeanette Brown, L K Danny Flood, Gerald P Flood, Harold & Mary Flood, Joe Paul & Phyllis Flood, Mergenthal, William & Verna Nurczyk, Gregory & Leah Beth McCarty, Eddy & & Gloria Burcham, William & Marguerite Richard & Jane Pauze, Dr Eduardo & Lorraine McFarland, Mary Hilda Mc- Campbell, Earl & Peggy Castlen, Sherrill Marie Flood, Geneva Glasscock, Kenny & Faye Glasscock, Hubert & Catherine Lorna Pavon, August & Carol Puth, James Farland, Hazel McMahan, John & Emily & Julie Castlen, Curtis & Sherry Cecil, Putrich, Delbert & Kimberly Roeder, Mary McNulty Jr, Kay Meisenhelder, Helen James E & Barbara Coomes, Doug & Ag- Greenwood, Charles Wayne & Judy Hardesty, Jim & Betty Heavrin, Larry & Lou Rutherford, Anthony & Lora Simning, Miles, David & Rebecca Millay, Merici nes Crowe, Bob & Marian Davis, Steven Kenneth Tyler, Bob & Helen Vidmar, Lyn- Millay, Gary L & Mary Diane Miller, & Laura Durcholz, Gary M & Beverly Mary Edward Henning, Larry & Sharon Henning, Victor & Lillian Henning, Ray dell & Cecelia Wheeler, Martha Whelan, Margaret Mills, Pat & Patricia Mulligan, Estes, Joseph & Darlina Etienne, Donna Robert & Connie Wigger, Clarence A Jeff & Edna Murphey, Dick & Donna Favors, Margaret Clark Fischer, James & & Kitty Himmelhaver, Anna M Hines, Don & Laura Hines, Mike Hines, Leroy Woodall III. Murphy, Joseph A & Olivia Murphy, Connie Fleischmann, Thomas Fogle, Keith St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Patricia Nall, Tom & Lucy Neal, Eddie & Cathy Franey, Gertie Frey, Aline Gar- & Mary Ann Johnson, Merl & Marty Kan- napel, Jimmy & Becky Keenan, Clyde & Drew & Susan Augenstein, Bettye Aull, & Mary Ann O’Bryan, Henry E O’Bryan, rett, Lori Gatton, Donald & Jane Gerbitz, Barbara Avery, Alice Bagot, Michael & Mary Elsie O’Bryan, Paul M & Frances Sue Gillians, Virginia Hagan, Sherri Lynn Lisa Kennedy, Norman Kennedy, Kathy Kiper, David & Jeanne Lee, Martha Ann JoElla Baker, Fr Suresh Bakka, Robert D O’Bryan, Alan J Osborne, Mary Osborne, Hall, Henry & Bernadette Hayden, Vincent & Joyce A Ballard, Catherine Beaven, Bob Patrick & Suzanne Padgett, Ignatius B Hayden, Joseph T & Joan Hayden Sr, Matthews, Mack & Dolores Mattingly, Gerald & Janie Maysey, Donnie & Au- E & Roberta Berry, Joseph B & Claudine “Chuck” Payne Jr, Garry & Ann Pierce, Jeff & Charlotte Hedges, Larry & Patricia Blandford, Robert L Blandford, William J Dr Joseph L & Dr Felicity Polio, Terry & Hicks, Hugh & Therese Higdon, Roger & drey Mercer, Bill & Brenda Monin, Earl & Peggy O’Donoghue, P J & Martha & Helen Blandford, Sharon Boone, Betty Theresa Potts, Don & Carol Ralph, Linda Elizabeth Horn, Charles & Lois Hoskins, Booth, Bryan & Paula Booth, Richard & Ranburger, Theresa Ray, Joseph Rhodes, Alan & Linda Howard, Edward Howard, O’Donoghue, Earl & Rita O’Reilly, Joe & Irene O’Reilly, Derek & Karen Paschal, Faye Booth, Doug & Sue Borders, Howard Gale & Frances Rickard, Thomas Riney, Keith & Marcy Howard, Martin & Gwen & Louise Brown, Judy Brown, Michael Maurice & Roberta Schaefer Sr, Leo B Howard, Nick & Carolyn Howard, Gary S Charles & Jessica Phillips, Jean Powers, Shirley L Priest, Jim & Shelia Pullen, Mary G & Sarah Brumley, Mary Ann Calhoun, & Melba Schemmel, Alberta Schrecker, & Karen Jarboe, Al & Jane Johnson, David Ronald L & Phyllis Calvert, Ruth Ann Car- Yvonne Seaton, Marie Simmons, Charles & Holly Johnson, Herbert & Audeline Ann Rhodes, Jerry & Marie Rose, Larry & Martha Severs, Dr Jim & Sheila Sills, rico, Susan Cecil, Archie & Angela Clark, W Sims, Mark & Martha Sims, Fred H Johnson, Roger & Marian Jones, Don & D J Clark, Leon & Peggy Clark, Mildred Smith, William Speer Jr, Glendon & Sheila Linda Logsdon, Michael & Ellen Terese Tom & Laura Skillman, Randall & Margie Sweeney, Douglas & Sherrie Taul, Beavin Clark, Veatrice Clark, Sy Clark Sr, George Stewart, Michael & Lisa Sullivan, Ron & Marlowe, Steve & Michelle Mattingly, & Pam Collignon, Dennis & Monica Con- Cissy Sullivan, Cathy Switzer, Pat Taylor, Wayne & Doris Mattingly, William & & Ginna Thornsberry, Kenny & Mary Sue Trent, Ann Tritschler, Lynn Tuells, George nelly, James & Martha Crisp, Marybelle Doug & Karen Thies, Elaine Thomas, Dorothy Mattingly, Joe & Beverly Max- Darnell, James & Connie Demarest, Dr Rita Thomas, Louise Thompson, Rick well, Tommy & Angela Maxwell, Charles & Nancy Walz, Darrell & Rita Whitfill, Jimmie & Lou Ann Whitworth, Jimmy & Sam C & Kathy DunLany, Jeffrey & Mar- & Lizann Thompson, Steve Thornberry, & Ruth Ann Mayfield, James & Jeannetta gie Ebelhar, Thomas Hugh & Janet Ebelhar Teresa Townsley, Ray Tretter, Margaret Mayfield, John & Carolyn McCarty, Fr Mary Rita Whitworth, Bill Wilkin. St. Rose, Cloverport Jr, J C & Lupe Ellis, Robert & Joan En- V Tyler, Fr John Vaughan, Margaret C Richard Meredith, Danny & Sandy Morris, glert, Jerome A & Wilma Fenwick, Lucille Continued on page 27 Kathleen Krueger, Dr Robert & Lisa Kup- The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 27 per, Matt & Abby LaFont, Ray & Amy DRF Donors Patrick & Rose Meserve, Joseph W & Lane, David & Jill Langston, Terrence & Fr David Glochner, James & Patricia Goode, Janice Millay, Wesley & Stephanie Mil- Veradean Hamilton, Msgr George Hancock, Velotta, Chris & Vickie Warren, Ed & Barb Larbes, Samuel M & Connie Leone, lay, Chris Miller, John & Barbara Miller, Fr Walter Hancock, Dan & Alison Hardaway, Beverly Wathen, Joan Wells, Edward William E & Cynthia Maddox, Terry & Wm Eugene & Sharon Montgomery, George & Karen Heddinger, Michael Hicks, Welsh, Betty Whittinghill, Carrie Wieder, Kay Maddux, Michael & Pamela Malast, Roger & Paula Morris, Richard & Mary William & Shelia Higgins, Fr Larry Hostetter, Terry & Patty Wilkerson, Gene & Helen Albert & Mary McKeown, Audrey McK- Payne, Betty Pedley, Kerry & Julie Pence, Susan Hudoff, Margaret Huston, Brent Jen- Williams, Mel & Margaret Windle, Charles eown, George & Joanna McMinn, Michael nings, Daniel K Kaiser Jr, Betty Karl, Mary Jessie & Marilyn Rhodes, Steve & Pam R Winstead, Glenn & Ruth Helen Wright, & Lori Meredith, Robert & Judy Milford, Keller, Betty Kent, John & Patricia Kilgore, Simmons. John & Kathy Wright. Phillip & Donna Morse, Jeff & Jill Mudd, Fr Tom Kirkendoll, Frank Kondracki, Phil St. William, Marion St. Susan, Elkton Carolyn Murphey, Susan Myrick, Felix & Kusbel, Greg & Dawn Ligibel, David & Edna Leo & Marian Alvey, Billy & Carol Belt, Donna Appel, Bryan W & Marilyn Blount, Melanie Neel, Joe & Denise Nelson, Todd Lindemann, Dr J Raymond Lord, Byron F Ma- Dr Michael & Nancy Gavin, Gordon & Jeffrey & Charlotte Case, Lloyd & Linda & Angela Nelson, Joseph & Ella O’Bryan, cias, Major Edward Martin, Jerry & Dana Mc- Carole Guess, James Hall, Martha Ann Carty, Elvira McDonough, Janice McKenzie, Case, Thomas & Carolyn Duncan, Jo- John L & Lena O’Nan, Delphine Operle, Harper, Tom & Barbara Hughes, Richard George & Sharon McMinn, Harold & Susan sephine Finnegan, Susan Hightower, Richard & Gail Otte, Melanie Patel, David & Doris Market, James J & Carolyn Ma- Millay, Ed Miller, John M Millay, Fr Joseph Virginia Hightower, Judy Howle, Buzz & & Karen Paxton, Charity Peters, Mike & thieu, Martha Jean Mills, Rich & Peggy Miller, Fr Joe Mills, Sr Marie Moore, Bobby & Maureen Langhi, James & Ann Northing- Betty Polashock, Mike & Sheila Rea, Wil- Rozwalka, Allen & Arlene Summers, Donna Nally, Darrell Nelson, Merile & Carol ton, Brenda Pike, Donald & Lillian Riley, liam & Jennifer Reed, Shirley Renaud, Fr O’Bryan Jr, Harold J Osar, Owensboro Grain Charles Edward & Anna Young. Fr Frank Ruff, Ellis & Gail Settle, Karen Company, Don Page, Frank R & Joyce Paxton, Pat Reynolds, Robert & Mary Riedfort, Other Donors Stasiorowski, Richard & Jeanne Webster, Jim Payne, William E & Mary Helen Payne, Dave & Debbie Rigdon, Marcella Roman- Larry & Sheila Abel, James D Alvey, Teena Paul & Ginny Witte. Louis Piskula, Fr Al Powers, Margaret Powers, eck, John & Martha Ryan, Martha E Ryan, Barber, Glenn Begle, Damon & Linda Bev- St. Thomas More, Paducah Fr Richard Powers, Joseph & Lynn Primicias, Randall Shelby, Cathy Sherron, Steve & ille, Mike Bogdan, Margaret Bonner, Philip Jane Rayburn, Maria Y Rebollar, James & Robert & Chrystal Abhalter, Marilyn Pam Shoulta, Dr James L & Camilla Shu- Calvert, Lemuel & Ann Caraway, Don Cin- Shannon Riley, Timothy Risher, Ashley Am- Adkins, Mary Jane Albert, David & Lori namond, Susan Clark, Tim Clark, Brian T & maker, Kerry & Darlene Simmons, Irene ber Robinson, William J & Peggy Rodeghero, Althouse, Frank & Marietta Alvey, Do- Miranda Clements, Tom & Barb Cleveland, Smith, Cecil J Smith Jr, Joseph B Snyder, Fr Jim Sauer, Marguerite Sawicki, Calvin & menick & Arleen Amato, Vernon & Cheryl Dean & Tammy Cowell, Michael Custer, Fr Predrag V & Anna Sredl, Jeffrey & Geri LaConda Stasel, Stephanie Stickler, Gayle Arboleda, Theresa Austin, David & Lynn Richard Danhauer, Patty DeJarnett, Fr Charles Staley, Jane Stephens, Donald & Bonnie Strehl, Joseph B Striker, Fr Victor J Subb, Ann DeNardi, Lisa E Duncan, Jeri Duong, Bobbie Baker, Mary Gertrude Barkett, Lois Bell, Stewart, Gregory & Debbie Stewart, Ma- M Stuller, Clinton & Marsha Terry, Texas Gas, Edds, Tom D & Marita Englert, Anthony & Kristy Biggerstaff, Mike & Yvonne Bosch, Fr Maurice Tiell, Sally Tingle, Walter Tracz, ria Stuckenborg, Terry & Amy Sullivan, Rhona Feckter, Jerry & Mary Fleming, Mary Louis & Emma Bourgois, Claudie & Mary David Warren, Fr Carroll Wheatley, Jill Wil- Carol Sutherland, Donald Swires, Joseph Flood, George & Linda Foster, Thomas & A Brannon, Dan & Lynn Brown, William liams, Ann Worthington, William & Shannon & Donna Tarantino, Jerry & Leslie Teer, Sue Frericks, Ronny Fuller, Fr Andy Garner, & Mary Brucker, Sharon Brumlow, Ralph Wright, Peter & Marsha Wyzykowski, David Louis & Elvira Theobald, Cliff & Ann Sam Gibson, Veronica Gibson, Fr Carl Glahn, & Pamela Bucher, Lawrence & Judy Buf- Thomasson, Jim Tidwell, Barry & Cindy & Sandra Young. ford, Phillip & Patricia Burks, Patrick & Tilden, Anthony & Cecelia Toren, Cath- Anna Cairney, Kevin & Tamara Carter, erine Trussell, Walter & Marilyn Tyler, Registration Still Open for the Next Spiritual Stephen & Brenda Caserta, Keith & Kim James & Nadie Vance, Ann Vaughan, Direction Institute Cash, Norita Clements, George Cmarik, William & Marie Wade, Helen Warren, Dr John & Janet Colgan, Charles & Nola Floyd C & Bernadine Watkins, Lillie Courtney, David & Susan Curtsinger, Dar- The Spiritual Direction Watson, Mary Watson, Carolyn Webb, Institute class com- lene Daniel, Bill & Carlene Dannenmuel- Dolores Webber, Craig & Kathy Willett, ler, Carolyn A Davis, Raymond & Leonila pleted its two-year Alan & Bobbi Wilson, Katherine Wise, program the week De La Rosa, John & Wilma Dempsey, Noel Wise, Robert & Betty Wise, Mary Ronald & Gail Dierolf, Patricia Dotson, J of July 28 at Mount Sue Withrow, Bill & Marge Wurth, Leo Saint Joseph Con- C Dudley, David & Patricia Durst, Missy & Marilyn Wurth, Gary & Lisa Zakutney, Eckenberg, Richard & Tina Eggemeyer, ference and Retreat Tomislav Zaninovich, Center. Pictured with Phillip & Theresa Emmons, Thomas & St. William, Knottsville Cynthia Erickson, Joseph & Betty Falco- their certificates are: Philip & Mary Ann Adams, Jeffery L & First Row (all left to nite, Michael P & Cecelia Farrell, Lorean Theresa Ashworth, Jane Askin, Carey & Fisher, Lance & Jolie Fleming, Martha right): Rev. Melanie Angie Bertke, Bishop Soenneker Home, Odom-Groh, Sister Floyd, Bill Ford, Randy & Jackie Froe- Marvin & Josephine Boling, Darrell & hlich, Anita Jean Galvin, Mary I Galvin, Marietta Wethington, Ann Cecil, J Clemie & Jackie Cecil, Don OSU (team member); Patricia A Galvin, Thomas & Mary Frances & Shirley Clark, Paul & Theresa Crowe, Galvin, Jim & Amy Garrett, Joe Goff, Wil- Second Row: Diana Sam & Mary Frances Fulkerson, Steve Matthews, Sister Ju- liam & Mary Ann Graves, Ricky & Karen & Darlene Fulkerson, Charles & Susie Greenwell, Susan & Leslie Grimm, Chris lia Head, OSU; Third Hamilton, Gregory L & Liessell Hamilton, Row: Fran Smolen, & Beth Haas, Stephen & Susan Hagan, Jerome & Betty Hamilton, James Haynes, Ruth Ann Halicks, William & Sheree Sister Elaine Burke, James & Mary Ann Higdon, Kenny & OSU (team member) Halicks, Tim & Barbara Harris, Richard & Renea Higdon, Barbara Houk, Byron & Patricia Heflin, James Hennessy, Bernie & and Sister Amelia Christina Howard, Bill Howe, Hubert Stenger, OSU (Center Connie Herrmann, Robert & Cleo Higdon, & Joyce Hurm, Garry & Dian Johnson, Jackie Hopper, Jack & Vonnie Howard, director); Fourth Row: Joseph T Johnson, Charles & Patricia Lan- Linda Jackson, Sis- Norman & Mary Lou Howard, Freda Jett, ham, Dwayne & Sonya Lanham, John W & Craig & Stacy Jones, Stephen & Phyllis ter Ann McGrew, OSU Edna Lanham, Troy & Amanda Lanham, (team member); Fifth Rusty Weitzel. Registration is still underway for the Kettler, Jerry & Vicki Kight, Edward & William Lanham, Patrick & Jeanie Lewis, next Spiritual Direction Institute (2008-10) which will Pat Kortz, Elizabeth Kortz, Paul J Kortz, Row: Randy Shelby, Mike & Patricia Mattingly, Joseph A & Fr. Tom Kirkendoll, begin Oct. 13. For more information, call the Center at Raymond & Patricia Kramer, David & Regina Mayfield, Paul & Rhodie Melton, 270-229-0200. 28 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Catholic Education Provides Focus for Weekend Masses By Dawn C. Ligibel Kids Receive Power at HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - Education was the name of the game during weekend masses at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville Vacation Bible School on August 9 and 10. More specifically, Catholic education By Dawn C. Ligibel was promoted during the weekend. HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - “He’s got the power. Everybody’s talk- The students of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School pro- ing about His power. Look up, look down, look all around, and vided the most visible manifestation of this focus. In addition you will see His power,” sang high school volunteers Michael to wearing their uniforms to mass and sitting together as a Ligibel and Brittany Sweet to kick off each night of Vacation group, the students performed all liturgical ministries with Bible School at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville. “Power Lab,” the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible the exception of extraordinary Eucharistic ministers. School School at Sts. Peter and Paul, ran from Monday, July 14 alumni, faculty members of the school, and parents involved through Thursday, July 17. More than 40 children gathered with the school fulfilled that ministry. every evening from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to learn about God’s The tradition of showcasing the school children during love and power. a weekend at the beginning of the school year began at Sts. Each evening the students, along with middle school and Peter and Paul three years ago. Fr. John Thomas, pastor of high school student volunteers, would gather in front of the Sts. Peter and Paul, felt it was important to keep the school stage as Ligibel and Sweet introduced each evening’s lesson children in the forefront of the collective parish’s mind. with songs and skits. “They were fabulous,” exclaimed Nicole “The school is the largest ministry of our church,” said Mowen, one of the two organizers for vacation bible school. Pastor Fr. John Thomas. “The children minister during the “It was so much fun watching them prepare their song and skit daily masses, but a large percentage of the parishioners are each night,” she added. After the introduction each evening, the students rotated unable to attend daily mass and see the children in this role. through five different stations gaining hands-on knowledge When they wear their uniforms and sit together during the weekend mass, it puts the children in front of the parish and Abigail Pace, an alumni student of Sts. about each lesson. The five stations were: Bible Blast, Test Peter and Paul Catholic School in Hop- Tube Treats, Hyperspeed Games, Wacky Works Crafts and reminds everybody that we all sacrifice so we can have a kinsville, serves as an usher during the Cinema Science. strong Catholic school,” explained Fr. Thomas. 8 a.m. mass on August 10. Sts. Peter “Each night we talked about a miracle,” explained Lynne Principal Scott Marks also values the opportunity to show and Paul emphasized the importance of Hensley, a long-time volunteer with vacation bible school. off his students during weekend masses. “I particularly enjoy Catholic education during the weekend With a new miracle each night, the students traveled to the it,” Marks said. “It’s great to see our children being leaders masses on August 9 and 10. Photo five stations to better understand Jesus’ power in their lives. in the parish. It really demonstrates to our parish that there taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. For example, on the first night all students “contracted” is a huge connection between the youth in the school and our leprosy during a virtual scripture demonstration at the Bible parish,” explained Marks. participating in the mass as extraor- Blast station and had to be “quarantined” for a short period Fr. Thomas also enjoys seeing the alumni of the school dinary Eucharistic ministers. “It is a of time before they were “healed” and freed to visit another concrete example of someone who was station. fed as a child and now is feeding others “The whole idea is to learn about Jesus as an adult,” Fr. Thomas explained. “It and have fun doing it,” explained volunteer shows the importance of this ministry teacher Anita Jones. Susan Intessimone, the other organizer (the school) and that it’s worth the of the week-long school, was pleased with sacrifice,” he added. the results of their efforts. “It’s actually In addition to the school children, working,” she observed. “It’s cool.” alumni, school faculty and parents Intessimone, who was asked by pastor participating in all three masses, the Fr. John Thomas to organize the school weekend also focused on Catholic this year, quickly recruited Mowen to education in other ways. One was by assist. “When we decided on the Power gathering donations for Brescia Uni- Lab theme, she just kind of took over,” versity, the only Catholic university Intessimone chuckled, noting Mowen’s in our diocese. love for science as Sts. Peter and Paul’s Registration packets for the par- middle school science teacher. If the positive feedback received is ish’s PSR, middle school and high any indication, co-leaders Intessimone and school youth programs were also Mowen will likely be asked to run vacation made available, as well as educational bible school again next year. materials from Catholic Lighthouse “I thought it was great,” said Becky Media. Rideout, a volunteer leader with the first “Hopefully through all these ef- grade class. Rideout, who has volunteered forts, we can raise our children into Michael Ligibel and Brittany Sweet, Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, Sweet with many different vacation bible schools high school volunteers, worked to get strong Catholic adults,” concluded Fr. at other churches in the past, was most and Ligibel would sing the theme song vacation bible school students excited for the week and introduce the theme Thomas. impressed with how well organized the about the week by singing the theme event was. “It makes it so much easier on for each night by using songs and skits. song “The Power.” Each evening during Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. everyone when they are so organized,” she the week of July 14 through 17 at Sts. explained Prayer Makes Huge Difference in These Babies’ Lives The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 29 Submitted by Philip Calvert, We spoke for a half and Fordsville hour. I was in uncharted I was in front of the EMW territory, as most women abortion mill in Louisville on in this situation should be a Tuesday morning. I went in a hospital. So I did a lot there to pray my rosary, and of listening. After he spoke then lunch with a friend. I for awhile I asked if he had know the place well, I pray gotten a second opinion, there on Saturday mornings and urged him to go across with other prayer warriors the street to the Pregnancy and intercessors. At 10:30 Resource Center to get an a.m. most of the mothers are ultrasound. We spoke of the already inside awaiting their election and his almost flat abortions. I thought today tire, but the subject returned would be like other times I to his wife and the abortion. have come, quiet and prayer He admitted their decision to filled. God had other plans. abort would always bother Standing down from me I him. He had asked the clinic recognized Ben a man whom the sexes of the twins, but I wanted to speak with when they had said they couldn’t suddenly a large 4 door truck tell from the pictures they pulled up to the mill. All four had. (the mill doesn’t like to doors flew open. I saw the tell you because it humaniz- Grandmother driving, a young es the little ones). He looked couple and two children in car at me and said “ Ill always seats. I shivered when one of know I killed one of them, the children cried out as the but the other one died on its A woman makes an abortion walk into the EMW “abortion mill” in Louisville in August, 2007 surrounded by truck door shut. The couple own”. I said “man, listen to EMW guards and prayer warriors. The woman’s face has been digitally blurred. Kelly Hedges Photo entered the mill as Grandma what you are saying! “ He drove off; never noticing the never got angry and listened It was worse, time was running out. “Stacey rear tire was almost flat. As as I encouraged him to go had obviously called her brother from inside the late as they were going in they back in and hold her hand The child must be someone very special clinic to come and take her home. “Ben” went to would be there a long time. and sit beside her and pray. if God Himself became a child. By con- speak with him as he parked his car and fed the As he calmly walked back in parking meter. I wasn’t far into my ro- ceiving a child, a couple receives Jesus... sary when the young dad he said her mind was pretty Mother Teresa Around the corner came the young man and his came out of the mill. He had well made up. I wished him wife. They didn’t re-enter the clinic. Her Grandma well and told him to love the in the grey truck, with the very low tire, with the kids finished their paper work and any say-so in the whole matter….I just listened. children he has even more. in car seats pulled up. They never looked back, had stepped out to have a It was time for my lunch appointment and I Shaken severely I walked but got in and the truck and drove off. Knowing cigarette. I glanced at him left promising “Ben” I would be back. I knew he and prayed. Ben, the other I would never know what happened. I just said once, turned and continued wouldn’t leave and he sure wasn’t hungry. At man I had planned to speak “Thanks be to God”. my prayer. He surprised me lunch we said extra prayers for both situations at with came up. He recognized Later a young lady emerged from the mill, by approaching and asking the clinic. And I cancelled plans for after lunch me from the previous Satur- walking slowly after her abortion. “Ben went and if I was a protester. He was so I could go back and check on “Ben”. day and introduced himself. spoke with her. I left them alone. “Ben” came rather friendly, so we talked. “Ben” was still there. “Stacey”, his girlfriend Immediately he started tell- over to me and said, “Its over, she’s in there now.” I told him it was decent of him had come out to have a cigarette while I was gone, ing me his story. “Stacey had been in line behind the black lady. I to be with her through this, as but “Ben couldn’t get her to change her mind. He “Well today is the day! was silent, with nothing to say. so many women are alone. I was in despair and wailed that is was “the worst She is gone in and is going Minutes later, “Ben went in the clinic and didn’t told him how I witnessed a day of my life!” All I could answer was I know. through with it !” He had come out. Then here came “Ben and Stacey” and man who let the mother of His cell phone rang. It was his sister calling to been down there day after her brother, gently helping her to the car. I saw his child out at the mill door comfort him. He stepped away for some privacy. day looking for her car, as “Ben” hug her and say something nice. saying “Hurry up honey. We I turned away and in disbelief there is the young they had split up. They As Ben headed to his own car, I gave him my can go fishing later this after- man and his wife (the ones with twins I wrote had been looking forward phone number and said, “God bless you”. He got noon.” He started telling me of earlier) standing outside the clinic door. He to their child, having named in and drove off. his story. was grumbling about the wait, and other things. the baby already. She was When I drove home I tried to think if I had They didn’t believe in I couldn’t hear him plainly and only said “ They a wonderful woman, good to done and said the right things. I’d been to the clinic abortion, after all they have don’t care about you in there. All they want is her other children. But she many times, but Ill never forget this day! “Ben and two children already. But his your money”. They continued talking. She was changed, deciding to abort. Stacey’s child and the little “probably something wife was carrying twins, and hungry, no food since midnight. Suddenly they Said she couldn’t handle 5 wrong with it twin”. one had died. She had passed went up the street to the corner and disappeared. more years of a pre-school May God spare the little twin, heal both couples, some tissue and so there was Were they leaving? I followed them after a bit and child, her other children be- and bring them closer to Him. Please join me and probably something wrong found them sitting together on the curb in the al- ing already in school. His others and pray for and end to abortion, whenever with the other twin. They had ley. I backed up and left them alone going back sobs and his anguish were you can. decided to abort the child. to check on “Ben”. painful to watch. His lack of 30 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Barbecue, pie, and politics draw thousands to annual parish picnic By Catholic News Service estimated that about 8,000 to 10,000 people attended this FANCY FARM, Ky. (CNS) -- On two of time. the hottest days of the summer, Aug. 1 He guessed that the crowd was smaller than in some and 2, the population of tiny Fancy Farm years possibly because of the tight economy, extremely hot swelled to 10 or so times its usual size, as weather and a relatively quiet time in Kentucky politics. people from around the country arrived Hayden told Catholic News Service that it takes pretty for the annual picnic sponsored by St. much every St. Jerome’s parishioner who’s able to help Jerome’s Parish. -- 1,000 to 1,200 people -- to pull off the picnic. Planning The parish -- and the sole church in and execution is a 13-month project, managed entirely by town -- has only about 600 families, ac- parishioners, with no outside vendors allowed, he said. cording to its pastor, Father David Willett, Father Willett grew up on one of the many family- a Fancy Farm native. run farms that used to be the main employment for most But the 128-year-old Fancy Farm residents of Fancy Farm, he told CNS in a phone interview. picnic has a reputation and a following His great-great-grandparents were among the founders of that extends far beyond southeastern Fancy Farm and of St. Jerome’s in 1836. Kentucky. Some years as many as 15,000 After decades as an Army chaplain and in parish people come for “pork, pie and politics” assignments in Paducah, Father Willett returned to his at what has been for decades the unofficial hometown as pastor a little more than a year ago. By then launching of the state’s election season. the little parish gathering that started in 1880, and where he Gov. Steve Beshear, a Democrat, U.S. used to help sell food and drinks, had become the “world’s Sens. Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning, largest picnic” as credited by the Guinness Book of World both Republicans, and a slew of incum- Records in 1985. bents and candidates for federal, state and Events kick off with an outdoor Mass on Friday, where Kentucky Catholic leaders talk with a local pastor during the 128th local offices took to the stage in a raucous, the meat is blessed before it’s put into the huge pits for Fancy Farm Picnic in Fancy Farm, Ky., Aug. 2. Pictured from left bipartisan speechfest Aug. 2. are Father David Willett, pastor of St. Jerome Parish in Fancy cooking. A 5-kilometer race, a fun run and a fish fry are Farm; Ed Monahan, executive director of the Catholic Conference As he has for 25 years, Bishop John J. held before Saturday even arrives. Besides the political of Kentucky; and Bishop John J. McRaith of Owensboro, Ky. The McRaith of Owensboro opened the politi- speeches on Saturday, there are games for children, bingo annual picnic draws thousands of people who come for barbecued cal session with a prayer. He said he had and a car raffle, held since the prize was a Model-T Ford pork and mutton, Bingo and politics. (CNS photo/Father Patrick recently opened his calendar for 2009 “and in 1924. Delahanty, courtesy of Catholic Conference of Kentucky) (Aug . 6, the first thing I put down is the Fancy Farm “It’s gotten much bigger, and more 2008) picnic for the first Saturday of August.” sophisticated,” Father Willett said. Heads bowed, the crowd joined the The picnic takes in “upwards of Ed Monahan Leaving Helm of the CCK bishop in asking God for guidance “in $200,000 each year,” about half of which using our God-given gifts and talents in a comes to the parish for its operations and For State Public Advocate Post way that reflects our gratitude to you, by programs, and it’s a great activity for get- FRANKFORT,Ky. - Ed Monahan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of always placing the good of others before ting everyone involved, he said. Kentucky since 2004, pictured above at the Fancy Farm picnic with Bishop John McRaith our own selfish desires.” They also prayed The well-oiled human machine that and Fr. David Willett, was recently appointed by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to for peace, liberty and justice. makes it all happen is so efficient that be the new public advocate for the state of Kentucky. Then the political show began in the by the Monday after the picnic, there’s Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. , Louisville, Ky., commented on Monahan’s leav- outdoor pavilion. no sign of the crowds that swarmed over ing the CCK on August 12, 2008 “When Ed Monahan joined the Catholic Conference of Partisans cheered and jeered, before, the property at the church and the nearby Kentucky in 2004, the bishops recognized that they were benefiting from someone who during and after the speeches, applauding public school, he said. has a distinguished career in the law and in public service, familiarity with the issues even the results of a coin toss to decide facing our Commonwealth, and a strong who would speak next. Invitation to Fall Events at Brescia University commitment to the common good. I am Campaigners costumed as Arab sheiks Mark your calendars for two special events sure that these are the same qualities that and Darth Vader moved among the sweaty Sunday, September 21, 2008. Bishop John J. motivated Governor Beshear to appoint audience, many wearing election-themed McRaith will preside at Brescia’s 10 a.m. lit- Mr. Monahan as the new public advocate buttons, T-shirts and bumper stickers and urgy at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel for the state of Kentucky. waving paper fans against the afternoon in a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the 50th “I know I speak for all of the bishops heat. ordination anniversary of Fr. Leonard Alvey into of Kentucky in saying, however, that we A bluegrass band was pressed into priesthood. Immediately following, a special very much regret losing him as executive service to act as the “time’s up” indicator brunch/reception will be served in the Campus director of Catholic Conference of Ken- for speakers who ignored the more subtle Center. Brescia wishes to honor Fr. Alvey as he tucky. He has done a stellar job. However, paper signs the timekeeper used and who has been with Brescia for more than 35 of those we understand and appreciate his com- ran over their five-minute allotments. 50 years and acted as university chaplain. mitment to public service and recognize And that was just during one two-hour Later that Sunday afternoon, you and your family are invited to join us at the the many qualities that will make him an part of the Fancy Farm picnic. Kamuf Park Outdoor Sports Complex, the official home for Brescia Bearcat soccer, excellent public advocate. Our prayers are After serving about 8,500 pounds of softball and baseball. Lunch including hotdogs and soft drinks will be available at with Ed as he takes on this new challenge barbecued mutton, 10,500 pounds of pit- 12:30 p.m., with a “Blessing of the Fields” ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Kamuf Park is in his life.” barbecued pork and hundreds of pounds located on Todd Bridge Road, off Southtown Boulevard. of chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and To find out more or for sponsorship information, contact Tracy Naylor at (270) sweet corn, picnic chairman Todd Hayden 686-6417 or [email protected]. Ursuline Sisters, Associates attend shrine walk The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 31 The Mount Saint Joseph crucifix and cemetery were the final sites of the Shrine Meditation Walk. About 45 people were in attendance at the event.

The next place of prayer was the statue a pledge made by the Ursuline Sisters of of Saint Joseph in the memorial garden, Mount Saint Joseph when pleas to Our followed by prayer to Father Paul Volk Lady made by two Ursulines resulted in and the five pioneer Ursuline Sisters who their ship safely reaching shore in the midst started this educational institution. The Above, a group of Ursuline Sisters of a violent hurricane. A group of Ursuline Associates joined group also prayed for those whose names many Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint of Mount Saint Joseph and Ursuline “Typically, sons quickly respond to a Associates joined together for the are included in the Memorial Wall. mother’s request. Jesus is the classic lov- Joseph for dinner and a meditation walk The next visits were to Our Lady of on a beautiful evening June 23 at Maple start of a Shrine Meditation Walk in ing son. Can you attest to the wisdom of the piazza at Maple Mount on June Fatima, which overlooks the front valley, taking this approach – ‘To Jesus through Mount. 23. The group walked to several of the and Saint Agnes, a strong Christian who About 25 associates from as far away Mary’ – in asking for blessings in time of shrines on campus. At each sacred was martyred at the age of 12. “Our Lady need?” Sister Marietta read. as Louisville and Central City gathered at site, readings and prayers were read (of Fatima) warned of the harm that we The final visits of the evening were to 5 p.m. in the Mount Saint Joseph dining aloud. MSJ Photo inflict upon ourselves because of greed room. Bernadette Howard, director of the the crucifix and cemetery. At the closing, and lust for power, lack of love among na- the sisters broke out in song (“Magnifi- Owensboro Associates who hosted the director of spiritual formation for Ursuline tions, and rejection of the Gospel,” Marian cat”), providing a serene ending to the gathering, gave a blessing prior to the Partnerships, who read a reflection. At the read. meditation shrine walk. meal. The group enjoyed picnic-themed first stop, Sister Marietta asked, “Does the Our Lady of Prompt Succor was the food such as hamburgers, hot dogs, pork ‘n world still need Christ the King?” next stop. This shrine was built to fulfill beans, potato salad, potato chips, and cole slaw. The associates brought a variety of delicious desserts to share, including pies, cakes, and cookies. Afterward, the visitors and over 20 sisters met on the piazza to begin the meditation walk. Attendees were handed a booklet titled, “Shrines on the Campus of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse” to use as a guide. Sister An- nalita Lancaster, who wrote the booklet, read the opening prayer, which included, “In the spirit of Saint Angela Merici, founder of the Company of Saint Ursula, we begin this journey of the heart.” Two Ursuline Associates, Ruth Bit- tel-Nunez of Owensboro and Catherine Gawarecki of Leitchfield, carried candles to lead the procession. Participants walked to the first shrine, Christ the King, which is on the front grounds of the former Mount Saint Joseph Academy (now Mount Saint Joseph Con- ference and Retreat Center). At each shrine on the meditation Retreats for Women Religious walk, Marian Bennett, director of Ursu- Several religious sisters take a break Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. and Free?” and the presenter was Sister line Partnerships, read from the booklet, from a July 6-12 conference retreat to The focus of the Summer Retreat for Barbara A. Metz, SNDdeN. followed by Sister Marietta Wethington, smile for the camera at Mount Saint Women Religious was, “Vowed: Faithful 32 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Mount Saint JoSeph ConferenCe and retreat Center

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Calendar of eventS SepteMber 2008-deCeMber 2008 Marian retreat Maple Mount, Ky. Oct. 31-nov. 2, 2008 September 2008 17-19 Spiritual Accompaniment: Led by Msgr. Bernard Powers 7 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph 38th Annual Studies of Henri Nouwen PICNIC For the Benefit 17-19 SaintMary’s of LaCenter In light of Pope John Paul II and Pope of the Retired Ursuline Confirmation Retreat Benedict XVI’s call for Christians to Sisters 24-26 CatholicEngaged become more distinguished 8-12 Glenmary Retreat Encounter in the art of prayer, our Marian Retreat 12-13 Scrapbookand 27-31 DiocesePriest Retreat will take us to Consultants Weekend 30 Senior Citizen Retreat Day 12-14 HealingRetreat 31-2 Marian Retreat led by “Mary, a genuine school of prayer.” Msgr. Bernard Powers We will go to Mary to learn prayer in a 18-21 Building Contemplative better way and to pray in a deeper way. Community: A Weekend November 2008 Retreat for Spiritual Msgr. Bernard Powers has served God and God’s people as teacher, pastor, Directors 1 Yarn Spinning retreat director, and spiritual director. From 1985-2001, he was associate 19-21 Meditationand Yoga 1 Private Wedding director of Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. He has a Retreat Reception master’s degree in spirituality from Duquesne University. 20 Introduction to 8-9 Academy for Young Centering Prayer Leaders Cost: $165 includes retreat, materials, 23-26 Runaway Quilters 14-16 MountHope Weekend meals, snacks, socials, overnight 26-27 LeadershipMcLean 14-16 ScrapbookSwarm accommodations. 21-23 Thomas Merton $ County Commuter: 115 includes retreat, Retreat: Bridges to material, meals, snacks and socials. October 2008 Contemplative Living To register for events, contact 3-5 Pickin up the Pieces 22 Choir Festival Kathy McCarty Retreat December 2008 270-229-0200 ext. 413 7-9 Theological Reflection [email protected] Retreat 5-7 Biblical Families: Their A flyer can be found at 9-11 Saint Luke Regional Stories, Our Stories www.msjcenter.org Conference 10-11 GraceFellowship 13-17 Spiritual Direction Institute Week 1

“Be Involved-We need you!” By Ben Warrell building, and many more of the extensive The diocese has such a wonderful gift work project list. To give you a few ex- Center-sponsored programs in bold. in the Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp amples, Adam Keyser has created a Sta- To register or to schedule your event, call Kathy McCarty & Retreat Center. In the year that we have tions of the Cross trail for his Eagle Scout 270-229-0200, ext. 413 or e-mail [email protected] owned the property, every person who has Project. Nick Miller has completed a safe and beautiful set of steps up from the river The Center is located 15 miles west of Owensboro on Highway 56 at come out has been impressed with what 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, Ky. 42356 the camp has to offer. This summer many for his Eagle Scout Project. Alex O’Keefe lives were changed by God in this beautiful is working on some incredible, reflec- setting and so many people have been in- tive murals for her Gold Award for Girl be in compliance with the American Camp camper. There are so many ways to be volved with the camp on the front lines and Scouts. The Squires group from Our Lady Association (our safety and governing involved and we need you. I’ve often behind the scenes. This is the beginning of of Lourdes has created a scenic Rosary body for summer camp and retreats) we heard that we only get out of our faith a wonderful new ministry for our diocese Walk by the river. Prayer areas, a Saints need to have a nurse, doctor or EMT what we put into it. This is a wonderful that will only continue to grow. For many Trail, hiking and biking trails, landscap- on site when camp is in session. If you opportunity to give of your time and talents years I filled out a stewardship survey at ing around all the buildings and grounds volunteer in this role as camp health care for a wonderful need and help bring others my old parish in another diocese. I never are just a few of projects on our wish list. provider, you will receive a week’s free closer to God and the Catholic Church. If heard from anyone and just assumed that Also, so many other youth groups and camp registration for a camper. Also, we you’ve never been here, please call our my help was not needed. That is not the schools have collected additional items- need volunteer lead counselors for week office (270)-781-2466, come out here and case with Gasper River-we need your help! pictures, statues, crucifixes and other items long sessions for all age groups. These see what we have to offer and how you can This facility belongs to you and we need to help give us a Catholic Identity, a true volunteers will help keep the camps on be involved. Please begin praying about you to be involved with all that is going celebration of who we are as the Catholic schedule and be responsible for bringing your role here at Gasper River for next on here. Church. in additional, qualified volunteers for the summer and beyond. Like I said before, We need work teams to help with We also need people to be involved benefit of the campers. The lead counselor this is your facility, come be a part of it. landscaping, painting, staining, clearing, with next summer’s camp program. To will also receive a free registration for a The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 33 Fasting Can Clear The Way for Peacemaking, a Catholic’s Imperative OWENSBORO,Ky. - Ursuline Sisters Marietta here. The workshop focused on undertaking fasting as a Wethington and Suzanne Sims led a workshop called, prayerful act, and included fasting from food and other “The Spirituality of Fasting” on May 2 in the Fr. acts or distractions that keep people from experiencing Tucker Center at Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church peace. The workshop was the kickoff of the Pax Christi USA From left, Darrell Howard, Charlene Meadows, “10 Days in May Peace Campaign” at Sts. Joseph and Paul, and Ursuline Sister Suzanne Sims listen and commemorating the 25th anniversary of the U.S. bishops pray as Ursuline Sister Marie Joseph Coomes document, “The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and reads from Scripture during “The Spirituality of Our Response,” which forever enshrined “peacemaking” Fasting” workshop. as an imperative of the Catholic faith.

Catholic Cemeteries Begins Second Phase Of Mausoleum Complex PHILPOT,Ky. - The Catholic Cemeteries of Owensboro has begun the second phase of the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum Complex that will add 144 crypts to the existing complex. A new committal chapel will be completed with the enclosure of the two existing buildings, according to Arthur Hodde, Director of Cemeteries. Resurrection Cemetery will have 1008 crypts with the completion

of this particular phase of the mausoleum Cemeteries. Fr. Tony Jones of Immaculate complex Parish, Wayne Hamilton of St Martin Par- With the completion of this phase ish and Jim West of St Joe and Paul Parish of the project in October of 2008, the join Fr. John Vaughan of ST Stephen and cemetery will have forty-eight tandems Hodde as the current board. or double crypts that will be inside the The Catholic Cemeteries office, which new chapel and forty-eight single crypts is located at Resurrection Cemetery on KY outside. Additional 144 crypt mausoleums Highway 54, Philpot, Ky. is open Monday will be constructed as needed, gener- thru Friday from 8am to 4:30 pm and as in ally every three to four years. The current the past, offers interest free, time payment development plans for 2160 crypts to be plans on the purchases of crypts, graves constructed over an extended period of and other cemetery services and merchan- time. dise. Appointments can be made by calling Hodde also announced the recent ap- 926-8097, or visiting the cemeteries office pointments of new directors to the Board at Resurrection Cemetery in Philpot, Ky of Directors of the Owensboro Catholic Music Minister & Ad- ministrative Assistant for Liturgy Needed

Position open at St. Anthony, Browns Valley [Utica, KY]. Skills necessary for the position are proficiency on the piano/keyboard, an ability to direct an eight to twelve person choir and familiarity with Catholic Liturgy. For more information see www. An Architect’s drawing of the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum Complex at Res- stanthony.church-builder.com or contact Fr. Mike Clark at 270-853-8370 - Day urrection Cemetery, Philpot, Ky. or 270-733-4341 - Evening. 34 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 What Would Any Vacation Bible School Program Be Without Their Youth? OWENSBORO,Ky. - Saint Pius Tenth parish was blessed with an abundant supply of 57 youth, 5 young adults, and 43 older adults for our “Beach Party” Vacation Bible School program. Our youth are taking on the leadership of the Vacation Bible School program. They enjoy being the role models for our chil- dren and, oh, how it shows! As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Our heartfelt “THANK YOU” to all who have, had, or will volunteer for our VBS program! Story and photos submitted by Chris Zoglmann and Cathy Williams.

Fr. Richard Meredith leads several of our Youth Leaders at 10 smaller stations in the Parish Hall in demonstrating a science project as the rest of our participants are watching and having lunch thanks Fr. Titus, wearing his beachcomber hat, sings songs and to the Daviess County Summer Lunch Program. prays before the children leave the Parish Hall. At left, Matt Hunt, our parish’s new Youth Minister, portrayed Sandy Castle – a surfer dude – and brought the day’s Bible Point (The Be-attitudes) to life.

Above, Madison Stallings, Jennifer Withers, and Haley Higdon were volunteering in the nursery to take care of the many little ones while their At right, Samantha moms were volunteering in Carwile and Madalyn the program. Duty take the children to the Blessed Sacrament to have a quiet moment of prayer before moving At right, on this day’s Bible on to the next station. Story, our young adults, Kaylen Rhodes and Elaura Hoesli, act out the story of The Call of Gideon. Movie about water premieres in Owensboro June 12 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 35 The movie premiere in Owensboro of profit companies such as Suez and Vivendi. Sister Michele Morek talks “Flow: For Love of Water,” took place at Amid the drawing down of aquifers and the about the simple idea of need for more water due to increased popu- catching rainwater in a rain Brescia University June 12 in the Science barrel after the viewing of building auditorium. About 25 people lation, the film also described the Nestle the film, “Flow: For Love of watched the film, which will debut in company pumping millions of gallons of Water,” at Brescia University theaters in August and September. The water from our communities in order to sell on June 12. Fellow panel film takes a look at the threats to our bottled water at premium prices. Diseases member Bill Jansing listens. earth’s most precious commodity – one caused by contaminated water cause a Some people in other parts that humans cannot live without –water. majority of the deaths of children 5 and of the world use a rainwater These threats include the problems of pol- under in developing countries. The film system for household use, lution, such as the widespread use of the also says that the next wars will be fought while others catch rainwater herbicide Atrazine in the United States. A over water. to water plants and gardens. MSJ Photo study released in 2008 found that Atrazine A panel addressed the audience after likely caused hormone disruption in hu- the film. On the panel were Sister Mi- of Mount Saint Joseph; Bill mans as well as fish and amphibians, and chele Morek, a local water tester, former Jansing, who is active with water purification systems worldwide; and Hervey it is banned in Europe. Another concern professor of biology at Brescia, and con- Living Waters for the World, Howell, a local water activist who has helped with is the privatization of water by global for- gregational leader for the Ursuline Sisters an organization that provides water issues in Africa and other places. Sierra Club Honors MSJ Conference and Retreat Center’s Environmental Stewardship MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - The Mount Saint Joseph I am convinced, as is the national Sierra Club, that Conference and Retreat Center, a sponsored min- unless people of faith take responsibility for steward- istry of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, ship of the land, nothing is going to happen.” was honored June 19 by the national Sierra Club as The Retreat Center hosts more than 500 school- Kentucky’s representative in the National Faith Ap- children each year to tour the 750-acre farm the preciation Report, which highlights one exceptional sisters first began using 125 years ago, to under- faith-based environmental initiative from each of stand better how crops and livestock are used in the the 50 states. production of food. For the second year, the Retreat The Retreat Center offers and hosts programs in Center hosted the GREENing Western Kentucky a peaceful, rural environment of tranquility for people Expo in July, which stands for “Getting Renewable of all ages and faiths to nurture spiritual and personal Energy Education Now.” The expo offers a chance for growth, advance the arts, and promote lifelong learn- businesses, organizations, and individuals to exhibit ing. Environmental education is one of the hallmarks how they are involved in producing energy efficient of its philosophy. products and materials. “I speak on behalf of the Ursuline Sisters of The Retreat Center is raising funds to build Mount Saint Joseph all across America and in South Casa del Sole, which means “House of the Sun,” America to say how deeply appreciative we are to near a lake on the Motherhouse grounds. The home the Sierra Club,” said Sister Michele Morek, con- will be built with all renewable, reused or recycled gregational leader. “This is a journey that began 15 material, and will be used as an educational tool to years ago when we began an environmental audit display how energy efficient products and procedures Ursuline Sister Michele Morek, center, and Sister Amelia of our buildings and grounds.” That study resulted can be used in homes and businesses. Colleges and Stenger, right, hold a certificate of environmental stewardship in a 10-year Environmental Action Plan that began universities will be able to use Casa del Sole for presented June 19 by Aloma Dew, left, associate Midwest research purposes. representative of the Sierra Club, at Maple Mount. in 1997. The goals of that plan that have been met include installation of geothermal heating and cool- Sister Amelia Stenger, executive director of the ing systems and other “green” Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, energy-saving features; best said the Center has received a $30,000 grant to en- Right To Life of Owensboro Hosts 29th management practices for the hance environmental education, including aspects farm such as no-till cropping of the house. The house will not be built until all the Annual Walk for Life Fundraiser and other soil conservation mea- necessary funding is secured. On Saturday, September 13, you are sures; extensive use of perennial invited to collect money for this 3 flower beds and other low-main- Diocesan History Books mile event to help support vital work tenance plantings; recycling and For Sale At Catholic Pastoral Center for the Dignity of Human Life! Our composting. $20.00 goal is to raise funds to put TV ads on Aloma Dew, an Owensboro our local area stations!! resident and Associate Midwest Contact Individuals raising more than $ Representative for the Sierra Diocesan Chancellor 50.00 will receive a free T-shirt. Club, presented a certificate of Sister Joseph Angela Saturday, September 13th beginning at Our Lady of Lourdes Parking Lot (On environmental stewardship to Boone, OSU, Placid Place off South Frederica St.) Sign-in, muffins, & juice begin at 9:00 am. the Ursuline Sisters and said, at 270-683-1545 for infor- Walk begins at 10:00 sharp (break at midpoint) “The word is, the Ursuline Sis- mation. Call us at (270) 685-4922 for more information.For collection forms, waivers, ters of Mount Saint Joseph care Or e-mail Joseph. and additional information contact the Right to Life office at (270) 685-4922, Amanda about the environment, and do [email protected] Reffitt at (270) 689-9101 or Maggie Knoop at (270) 684-1753. a lot to protect the environment. 36 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 St. Mary Pre-School Earns Four Stars Award Submitted by Jackie Hopper there is only one three star center. PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Mary has earned STARS for KIDS NOW represents a Four Stars in the KY Kids Now Stars collaborative effort to ensure that young program. Four Stars is the top award for children in Kentucky are in early care a preschool/child development center/head and education settings that are seeking start program. There are 3,066 licensed ever-increasing quality. STARS for KIDS centers in the state of KY and St. Mary NOW is administered by the Cabinet’s is the 11th center, and the only Catholic Division of Regulated Child Care. This school to achieve this high award in the system uses a scale of one through four state. There are 39 licensed centers in STARS to identify levels of quality. All McCracken county and St. Mary is the STAR levels surpass the minimum cer- only four star center. Of these 39 centers tification and/or licensing requirements

Mrs. Rondia and Mrs. Felicia’s preschool class are discovering and learning all about the incredible life of the painted lady butterfly with this observation habitat. The children watched the caterpillars change into chrysalides then emerge as an adult butterfly. These children discovered that this butterfly tastes with her feet, has ten thousand eyes, and breathes through her abdomen. Pictured from left to right: Graclyn Largent, Connor Spees, Parker MacCauley, Drew Haas, and Bryce Haas. on research that demonstrates what com- that all programs must meet. bination of criteria are essential for qual- Early care and education programs ity early childhood environments. The participating in STARS for KIDS NOW recommendations for the content of each work to meet standards associated with level were constructed by a representative quality care that result in positive out- group of consumers, child care providers, comes for young children. Programs are nonprofit group representatives and others The Owensboro Parish of the Immaculate hosted the fourth annual Parish Tea assessed in the following areas: staff/child August 10 in the parish center. Every table in the hall was filled with ladies from who work and live with young children. ratios, group size, curriculum, parent Kentucky implemented the STARS the parish, many decked out in bright hats which added to the festive atmosphere involvement, training/education of staff, of this hugely successful annual parish activity. Photo by Dave McBride program because the future strength of regulatory compliance and personnel the Commonwealth of Kentucky depends practices. upon the healthy development of our A Parish Tea STARS for KIDS NOW provides par- youngest citizens. This rating system By David McBride ents with a tool to help ensures parents of the quality their child OWENSBORO,Ky. - “High society has come to Immaculate,” identify levels of qual- deserves. said Charlotte Baumgarten. “Even Martha Stewart would be ity when seeking a child Website to find STAR rated cen- jealous.” care setting outside of ters: http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/ That was just one of the many accolades expressed Sunday, their home. Family child Instructional+Resources/Early+Childhoo August 11, during the fourth annual Ladies Tea Party at Parish care homes and child care d+Development/Star+Rated+Centers+an of the Immaculate. centers participating in d+Homes.htm More than 275 ladies, including some from other parishes STARS for KIDS NOW St. Mary Early childhood center is and even from outside the Catholic Church, attended the festive demonstrate a commit- located within the Elementary school occasion that featured smart dress, fancy hats, fantastic food and a ment toward providing at 377 Highland Blvd., in Paducah with lot of good, spirited conversation. Hattie Potts, who is responsible quality care and education. Principal Tony Riegling, and ECC Director for starting and spearheading the tea, got the idea after attending Parents can use the rating Brenda Spees. The early childhood center a similar event at Good Shepherd Church a few years ago. Mad Hatter: Would you like a little system to gain an under- has been at this site since the elementary “I would like to see other Catholic parishes do the same more tea? standing of the factors that building opened in the fall of 1992 offering thing,” Potts said. “They can absolutely be just great social events Alice: Well, I haven’t had any yet, contribute to quality care preschool and extended care for three, four, and loads of fun.” Also playing major roles in the event were so I can’t very well take more. and education, and can and five year old children. Brenda Spees, Judy Brandon, Martha Kramer, and Terri Lewis, this year’s food March Hare: Ah, you mean you choose a preschool/head the director has been employed since the coordinator. can’t very well take less. start/child care setting that building opened in 1992, Donna Roberts Potts said attendees are encouraged to wear hats and gloves, Mad Hatter: Yes. You can always best matches their family’s the assistant director and preschool teacher but said dress is optional. “We just ask that those attending wear take more than nothing. needs. joined the center in 1993. The preschool anything that they would wear to church on Sunday.” While not - from Alice’s Adventures In Won- STARS for KIDS Continued on page 37 considered a social event, it certainly did resemble one. derland By Lewis Carroll NOW standards are based STARS for KIDS NOW The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 37 (Continued from page 36) program has grown from a single class- SOUL SEARCHING RETREAT room in 1992 to four classrooms. Rondia An Office of Wisdom Day For Seniors (over 55) Cromika, Stacey Swift, and Pam Whelan Oct. 30, 2008 presented by Ginny Knight-Simon & Patty Blair also teach a preschool class. The class- room assistants are Paula Brandt, Jackie One day bus trip Leaving Owens- Froehlich, Stacy Jones, Felicia LaBarge, boro, traveling to Mater Dolorosa, and Kelli Walk. The center is open from St. Alphonsus, St. Raphael, Mount 6:30am until 5:30pm,five days a week Saint Joseph. Honor the dead by with a variety of preschool classes of- remembering your loved ones fered. A unique learning experience with who have died. Visit their place a well-balanced curriculum in a Christian of interment. Pray for the salva- atmosphere nurtures the continuing growth tion of their soul. Learn about of children’s knowledge and understand- Mrs. Donna and Mrs. Kelli’s preschool the symbolisms in the Catholic ing of themselves and their world. Each class are discovering and learning all Funeral Rite. Discover the history classroom is unique, providing a variety about volcano’s. They made this model of Catholic cemeteries. of learning centers. Extra classes such as of a volcano and watched with amaze- Enjoy grounds, prayers and lunch music, art, library, and computer lab are ment as it erupted. Pictured from left at Mount. also offered to the children at no additional to right: Nate Crawley, Emma Newton, • Then to McLean County, Whitesville, Knottsville, Resurrection and back cost. Megan to Catholic Pastoral Center. St. Mary is nationally accredited by • All Souls’ Eve tour of local cemeteries, sharing the Catholic Tradition the Southern Association of Colleges and and Folk Lore. Schools. • Leaving from Catholic Pastoral Center Parking lot at 7:45 a.m.; Lunch at approximately 12:00; Return to Owensboro 4:30 Congratulations to the 2008 Cost: $25 per person-includes lunch. Seating limited to 30. • To Register: Call Ginny Knight-Simon at 270-683-1545 or e-mail ginny. [email protected] Payment must be sent by Oct. 22 to: Office of Wisdom, 600 Locust St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Sophia Award Winners • If your area would like to have a similar trip, please contact Ginny Knight-Simon. Blessed Mother - Bill and Joy Bach; Blessed Sacrament Chapel –Georgia & James, Guthrie Earl & Shirley Henderson; St. Pius X, Owensboro - Roy & Mabel (Jude) Holland; Christ the King, Madi- - Hazel Bissal- Lindsey; St. Rose of Lima, Cloverport -Thomas & Patricia Hayes; sonville – Mary Albin; Christ the King, lion; St. Mary St. Romuald – Wayne & Judy Hardesty; St. Thomas More – Nancy Scottsville - Richard and Mary Douglass; of the Fields, La Sturgis; St. Sebastian – TIE - Connie Clary and Jo Ann Hayden; St. Holy Guardian Angels - Joseph M. & Mary Center - John & Stephen, Cadiz - Margie Myers; St. Stephen Cathedral – Margie Catherine Crews; Holy Name of Jesus Elaine Wood; St. Hill; St. Susan – Virginia Hightower; St. William Vercelli, Marion - Agnes and John Marchand; Holy Spirit Mary, Franklin - Marcus & Brenda Cornish. - Lois Schwitzgebet; Immaculate Concep- - John Classick tion, Hawesville - Pat & Donna Ogle; Par- (Posthumously); ish of the Immaculate - Clara Evrard; Our St. Mary of the Lady of Lourdes - Judy Thomas; Precious Woods, McQuady Blood – Arnold Boarman; Sacred Heart, - Mary Catherine Hickman - Patricia Cooley; Sacred Heart, Payne; St. Mary Waverly, William T. & Ceceilia Buckman; of the Woods, St. Agnes, Uniontown - TIE - Annette Mc- Whitesville - J. Bride and John Celestine Greenwell; St. W. & Mary Mor- Ambrose, Frances Lucille Russelburg; St. ris; St. Michael the Ann – Jean Hancock; St. Anthony, Axtel Archangel, Oak - Marquita Campbell; St. Anthony, Browns Grove - Orin & Valley, Utica - Judy Hamilton; St. Anthony Virginia Koch; St. Padua, Grand Rivers - Donald & Barbara & Mary Edith Carter; St. John the Baptist, Paul, Princeton - Shipley; St. Anthony, Peonia - Estella Jar- Fordsville - Marilyn Midkiff; St. John Colonel Charles boe; St. Augustine, Grayson Springs - Teen the Evangelist, Paducah - Edith Wurth; W. Pratt; St. Peter Robinette; St. Augustine, Reed - Daniel Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro - Roy & of Alcantara, Stan- “Boonie” Ralph; St. Benedict, Wax - Nel- Shirley Poole; St. Joseph, Bowling Green ley - Joe & Jean lie Eversman; St. Charles, Bardwell - Ron - Don & Betty McCormick; St. Joseph, Coomes; St. Peter & Dawn Kupper; St. Columba, Lewisport Central City - Martha Clapacs; St. Joseph, of Antioch, Wa- United in Jesus’ Love For Life - Clyde & Georgene Poole; St. Edward, Leitchfield - Bob Kinkade; St. Joseph, After Father John Okora presided at his first McLean County, verly - Rosemary Ky., wedding ceremony in Saint Sebastian Church, Calhoun Fulton - John Sullivan; St. Elizabeth, Mayfield - Cornell & Ernestine Sumner; Payne; Sts. Peter Curdsville - Marie Thompson; St. Francis St. Leo, Murray - Nellie Malys; St. Mark, on June 21, 2008, he posed for pictures with the bride and & Paul, Hopkins- groom, Amanda and Nic Abney. Father John is from Nigeria Borgia - Regina Long (Posthumously); Eddyville - Richard Wiening; St. Martin ville - Charles St. Francis de Sales, Paducah - Mary Ann - Annie Hardesty; St. Mary Magdalene and has been pastor at Saint Sebastian for one year. Submit- Puckett; St. Pius ted by Jerry Abney Wooten; St. Jerome, Fancy Farm - Leon – Joe Bill & Margie Merimee; St. Mary X, Calvert City - PADUCAH,Ky. - Members of the Pas- 38 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 toral Council spent Friday, July 31st and St. Thomas More Pastoral Council Retreat Saturday, August 1st exploring ways to effectively work together as the leader- ship of St. Thomas More Parish, Paducah. After sharing a pot-luck dinner Friday, parishioner Tim Harris led the group in a discussion of the Myers-Briggs Type In- dicator assessment that each member had taken. Armed with new self-awareness, each member was challenged to use their individual and collective gifts to work to fulfill God’s will on behalf of parishio- ners. Following Saturday morning Mass, Sr. Martha Keller led the group in prayer followed with a discussion of the seven essential elements of parish life--evangeli- zation, worship, community, service, word, stewardship, and leadership. Finally, Mary Ann Potina, reflected upon the Mission Statement of St. Thomas More, exploring the application of Catholic values in our faith community. Saturday speakers Mary Ann Potina, R to L - Pastoral Council members Sam McNeill, Brenda Greenwell, Beth Haas, Judy Milford, Vernon Arboleda, Tim Bray, and Sr. Martha Keller join Fr. J. Patrick Vicki Woods, Cathy Elliott, Buzz LaGesse, and Terry Larbes. Submitted by Missy Echenberg Reynolds St. Stephen Vacation Bible School- “Power Lab” Discovers Jesus’ Miraculous Power OWENSBORO,Ky. - Je- sus is all powerful and the children, youth and adults gathered for Power Lab Vacation Bible School June 23-27 for a week filled with a renewed enthusiasm for God’s Word and Jesus’ power in our lives. The participants of children, youth and adults engaged in fun, science-themed surprises and bible stories. The delightful smiles, the fun songs, and the memo- rable Bible points all add- ed up to making another memorable difference in lives of all who came. “Making things,” was Kiana Storm’s favorite part of VBS and her favorite craft activity was making a sun catcher. It was de- signed with a light bulb like a bright idea Tera Barnard, Sonic Sing and Play to remind her to be ready to help others. Station Leader fires up the Cathedral Sr. Martha Keller, osu, joins the children, youth and adult participants in signing a song which is one of the stations that all looked forward to each day during VBS participants and leaders with her Each day the kids received a Bible VBS’08. buddy imprinted with the Bible verse of the beautiful voice and reminder that God is day. These cute buddies last throughout wonder working power in our lives. about God. The child participants number face smiling up to God reminded the kids the year and help build excitement for the 99 and youth and adult helpers numbered to always be thankful. Kid project for their brothers and sisters next year’s VBS. Crew leaders which were 55.What a beautiful display of service and Music always makes VBS fun and in Mandeville. They encouraged and ap- mainly the youth of the parish this summer stewardship! gets the kids excited. They’ll remember plauded the children’s living out the daily and several adults are key players in the Service was also an important part of that Jesus has the power to do all things challenge which was putting what they program. The crew leaders build on what VBS. Each crew took turns and prepared for many months to come and hopefully, learned into action at home. Each day had a the station leaders introduce, and make and served snacks to the other kids each their entire lives. different lesson and message—Jesus gives daily applications for the children. They day. One snack was a sugar cookie with us the power to be thankful, to help others, helped the children learn about the mira- icing, M & Ms for the eyes and nose and to be brave, to live forever and to tell others cles of Jesus and embraced the Operation an orange slice for a mouth. This happy Vocation The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 39 Mission, as a witness of divine love, becomes particularly effective when it is shared in a communitarian way, so that the world may believe. God Continues to Call Young Women to Follow Him both contemplative and active-contemplative communities looking for a healthy, growing community, with a good balance of ages where she felt the Spirit was at work. After about 9 months of discerning, she chose to enter as a postulant with the Cistercian Nuns at the Valley of Our Lady Monastery in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, on June 15, 2007, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. They describe themselves as Contemplative Monastic Life and are a branch of Benedictine sisters. At the time they were a community of about 18 with 8 postulants and 2 novices, which seemed to Chrissi to be a sure sign that the Spirit was working, as they were blessed with so many new vocations. She also loved the land where the monastery is located - 112 acres complete with woods, creek, meadow and glacier formed bluff. Having completed her postulant year, Chrissi was clothed as a novice in the habit on July 11, 2008. Surprisingly, she was given the religious name Sr. Christina Marie (her baptismal name); According to her sister, Patti (Murphy) Gutiérrez, the Mother Prioress had wanted to give someone that name for years. The novitiate is an intense year in which she will not be able to make phone calls or receive visits from family or friends and she will only receive letters from family four times throughout the year. After this year she will decide whether or not to take temporary vows with this community. At the completion of the second year the young Sister makes simple vows for three years. She is clothed with the black scapular and black cincture as signs of her consecration to God. The formation period totals five years before a young religious may profess Solemn Vows. Above, Seminarians Josh McCarty and Daniel Dillard, along with Chase McNulty and Fr. Andy Garner enjoy the outback of Australia. Sr. Christina Marie (formerly Chrissi Murphy), is These four men participated invested into the Novitiate of the Cistercian order in in World Youth Day 2008 Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin by the Mother Prioress. in Sydney, Australia in Photo submitted by Patti Gutiérrez (Murphy). July, where they took By Patti Gutiérrez and Tami Schneider part in service activities, community liturgies and Chrissi Murphy has her whole life ahead of catechesis alongside young her. A native of Maine, Chrissi lived in the Owensboro Catholics from all over the Diocese and attended Owensboro Catholic schools world. Josh McCarty photo. from the time she was 11 years old. A young woman At left, Seminarian Will in her early 20’s, she has already graduated with a Thompson and Fr. Suresh B.A. and M.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Bakka enjoy some fun in from the University of Colorado. Throughout college the sun on a Gator tractor she was very active in campus ministry and FOCUS one afternoon in July (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) retreats. during a Serra gathering at After college, she found a job with the U.S. Richard and Faye Booth’s home. Will and Father have Forest Service in Puerto Rico. As her year in Puerto become good friends since Rico finished up she continued to feel strongly that Will has been working at St. she was called to religious life. She discerned whether Stephen’s Cathedral this to pursue a PhD or take some time to look into the summer. Will showed Fr. religious life. She decided to come back to the states Suresh that there’s more and give some serious time to discerning her vocation. than one way to see the She traveled around and visited different communities. countryside! Lois Rutigliano Since she felt called to contemplative life, she visited photo. Saint Joseph employee Dan Heckel. 40 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 One in five people in Ballard County Ursuline Sisters provide opportunity to learn how to help the poor live in poverty, and nearly half of those are MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - The Ursuline Sis- senior citizens. The participants learned ters of Mount Saint Joseph sponsored two that the community pulls together among immersion experiences in June for sisters, various faiths and churches to help the Ursuline Associates, and Mount Saint Jo- poor, including through the St. Mary Food seph employees to better understand the Pantry, which has been run since 2001 by poverty that exists in city and rural areas. Shirley and Bill Don Marshall. In 2007, the Owensboro was the setting for one of food pantry served 1,756 families, which the immersions June 19-21, and Ballard included 2,950 adults and 1,993 children. County in far western Kentucky was the The participants visited the Ballard choice for the rural setting June 24-25. County Senior Center, which provides In Owensboro, participants included meals and activities for seniors, all of Sister Barbara Jean Head, Sister Nancy whom qualify as living in poverty. The Murphy, Sister Mary Celine Weidenben- center is home to an adult day care pro- ner, Sister Suzanne Sims, and Mount Saint gram that was named the best in the state Joseph employee Jennifer Kaminski. They in 2006. heard from Keith Sanders, director of the Other presenters included Kelly Wray Hager Foundation and a representative from Family Focus, a family resource cen- with the local Coalition for the Poor. ter which makes referrals for health needs They visited the St. Joseph Peace Mission and child care; Cathy Rollins, a school for Children, which welcomes children nurse; and Mary F. Ashby, director of “His referred by the court system or social ser- House,” a clothing store supported by the vices, then toured the current and future Ballard County Cooperative Ministry Inc. homes of the Boulware Mission, one of that uses its proceeds for imminent needs, the community’s homeless shelters. A Boulware Mission employee, center, current Boulware shelter during the such as medicine, utilities, and rent. shows Sister Nancy, left, Sister Barbara Owensboro poverty immersion. The Next, the participants visited the Jean, second from left, and Sister “One of the things that impressed Dismas House, which provides a place group also had lunch at the shelter me was the number of well established Mary Celine, far right, a room in the MSJ Photo. for women who are re-entering society agencies that cover all areas and are so after prison. From there, they got to meet On the third day, participants toured mersion gathered at St. Mary Parish in responsive to the needs of the people,” girls who are learning to grow into strong the Daniel Pitino Shelter and had lunch LaCenter, one of four small towns in the Sister Marietta said. “The attitudes of and bold women of tomorrow at Girls in its soup kitchen, then finished the day county of roughly 8,700 people near the those running the agencies were positive Incorporated. Then they sat down with with Mass at St. Stephen Cathedral. Sister confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi riv- and hospitable -- something that is very fellow Ursuline Sisters Fran Wilhelm and Nancy said, “Time was well spent reflect- ers. Participants included Ursuline Sister important for people who need to ask for Rosemary Keough at Centro Latino, which ing ‘about the poor’ and ‘with the poor.’ Alicia Coomes, Sister Marietta Wething- help.” works to help Hispanics. The second day The scheduled prayer and reflection also ton, Sister Marie Joseph Coomes, Sister The Ursuline Sisters urge people to ended with the story from a man who gave me an opportunity to access my own Teresa Riley, Fr. Julian Ibemere, Ursuline learn about poverty in their areas, and stayed in St. Benedict’s homeless shelter poverty of lifestyle.” Associates John and Elaine Wood, Ursu- participate in ways to help. during the winter. Members of the Ballard County im- line Associate Marian Bennett and Mount Diocese of Owensboro to celebrate Catechetical Sunday By Elaine Robertson, Associate Director cal Sunday with a rite of commissioning The work of these catechists—most of of Faith Formation, Diocese of Owensboro for its catechists. As part of these celebra- whom volunteer their time—is vital to the The Diocese of Owensboro and her 79 tions, parents and guardians will be blessed life of the Church. This celebration gives parishes will join Catholic parishes across for the important role they play in handing us a chance to recognize the importance of the country in celebrating Catechetical on the faith to the next generation. those who share faith with so many in our Sunday during the weekend of September Catechetical Sunday highlights a cen- parish. 20-21, 2008, many with a commissioning tral ministry within the Catholic Church. Purpose Of Certification For of catechists. The annual event spotlights Parish Catechists And Catho- the importance of the formal teaching min- Credo Certification For Religious Edu- istry in the Catholic Church. The theme of cators Of The Diocese Of Owensboro lic School Teachers this year’s event is Catechists are called to continual conversion and The certification process exists to “The Word of God in the Life and Mis- growth in their faith and, for this reason, are called certify persons in their catechetical sion of the Church.” Currently, more than to ongoing spiritual formation. The catechist should ministries to adults, youth or chil- half a million catechists serve in 19,000 continue his or her own spiritual formation through dren in the Diocese of Owensboro. Catholic parishes, missions, and schools frequent reception of the sacraments, especially the This process fosters the acquisition across the country. They are instrumental Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Penance and Rec- of appropriate applied knowledge in introducing more than four million chil- onciliation, through spiritual direction, and through and skills, and the continued faith dren and youth to the faith and traditions continued study of the faith. The catechist should formation of catechists. The Office of the Church. In addition, these catechists also be provided with opportunities for spiritual of Faith Formation assists the Bishop provide opportunities for study, reflection, growth such as retreats, conferences, etc. In addition in his responsibility “to see to it that catechists are duly prepared to fulfill and faith enrichment to a large number of to spiritual formation, the catechist is also in need of their tasks correctly, namely, that continuing formation is made available to adult Catholics. pedagogical formation especially as society, teaching them, that they acquire a proper knowledge of the Church’s teaching, and Many parishes will observe Catecheti- methods, and culture change. that they learn in theory and in practice the norms proper to the pedagogical disciplines.” (Canon 780) Moments In Ursuline Missions The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 41 Megan Blandford enjoys summer vacation in Chilean winter By Sister Ruth Gehres, OSU joys working with Caryn and Kristy, Megan Blandford is a young woman whom she sees as role models. “We with a clear goal and the determination to have similar perspectives on the world achieve it. As a Spanish/education major with regard to being open to others, at Transylvania University, Megan was having patience, living simply, enjoy- looking for a way to live and work in a ing each day.” Spanish-speaking environment. “I wanted Most challenging for her is to speak the language, embrace the culture, Chilean Spanish, both the language and help people,” Megan says. and the speaking speed. “I want so Now, in the summer before her senior much to understand and to be able to year, Megan is fulfilling that dream in a respond quickly,” she explains, “but place far from her home in Owensboro, I have to process everything.” She Kentucky. She’s spending her summer says she relies a lot on facial expres- vacation in Chillán, Chile, at the Dianna sions and body language. “Hugs are Ortiz Ursuline Center for Women – Casa important when words aren’t there,” Ursulina – a ministry of the Ursuline Sis- she laughs. But she’s not afraid to ters of Mount Saint Joseph. And while her initiate a conversation, and she does family and friends enjoy summer at home, this quite often. Megan is adapting to the challenges of The pace of life in Chile is also Chilean winter. a challenge to Megan, who explains Megan learned about Casa Ursulina that “I’m used to doing something all from her aunt, Pat Nation, who worked the time, usually in a big rush. Here Children at Libertador School crowd into the picture with “Tía Megan,” who helps at the Ursuline motherhouse near Ow- I need to learn to slow down and just teach English twice a week in grades 1-4. “Tía,” which means “Aunt,” is the title for all ensboro. She immediately wrote to Casa be with the women.” female teachers in Chilean elementary schools. Photo by Ruth Gehres, osu Ursulina director Sister Mimi Ballard. Living without conveniences taken for granted in the States also re- ued studying Spanish at Owensboro Catholic hearing from me and knowing what’s go- “I was so happy when I got the message ing on.” She describes her parents as sup- from Mimi inviting me to come!” Megan quires adjustments. While her friends High and Transylvania. are enjoying summer, Megan is get- Perhaps her attraction to teaching came portive and patient. “They’ve helped me remembers. tremendously with school and traveling.” Since her arrival at the end of May, ting used to winter in Chile, living naturally, since both of her parents are dedi- without central heating and instant hot cated teachers. Her mother, Tina, teaches in the She’s especially grateful to her grandmoth- Megan’s life at Casa Ursulina has been full er, Wanda Jacob of Pleasant Ridge, whom of activity. She “hit the ground running” as water, and appliances like microwave mild mentally disabled program at Apollo High ovens and clothes dryers. “But I like School. Her dad, Mark, teaches at College View she calls regularly. “Grandma has helped the third member of a team that includes me and is really proud of me,” she says, Caryn Olsen and Kristy Calaway, volun- simple living,” she says, “and I don’t Middle School in the “Nova” program, which need for anything.” assists students to improve their grades and pass smiling. “She likes it that I’m embracing teers in the 15-month program of the Sis- a new culture.” ters of the Humility of Mary. On Monday, “Food is great here,” she adds. classes they are failing. “Even during the winter we can buy By the time she got to college, Megan knew Sisters Mimi and Ruth are grateful for Megan helps with an after-school English Megan’s presence at Casa Ursulina. “She’s class at Casa Ursulina. On Tuesdays and fresh fruits and vegetables in the big she would be a teacher. Her certification will be open market, which I love.” from kindergarten through 12th grade. She had a great volunteer,” Sister Mimi says. “She Thursdays the three spend two hours teach- just jumped right in and got involved in ing English in a neighborhood school. She’s especially impressed with her first taste of teaching last April and May in the warmth of the people. “This is a a Spanish class for freshmen and sophomores. all the activities going on here, getting to Wednesday finds Megan with Caryn and know the women, sharing what she knows, Kristy at a soup kitchen, helping to enter- very embracing culture,” she says, This fall she’ll be teaching Spanish to both “especially at this house. We always Spanish- and English-speaking children. She’s and learning from them. It’s been a delight tain the elderly participants. On weekends having her here, and we all hope she comes the three lead a youth group, whose activi- greet each other with a smile, a kiss, very strong in her support of program like this. and a hug.” She finds the women “I believe that Spanish-speaking children need back for a longer stay as a volunteer.” ties include visits to a children’s hospital How will her experience in Chile and a nursing home. “very strong spirited. They work English,” she says. “But they need Spanish too. hard for what they have. Many come Language is part of who they are and shouldn’t influence her future? Megan answers with “I enjoy all of these things,” Megan enthusiasm. “I’m becoming more confi- says, “but I like being with the kids the from very difficult situations, but be erased.” In the future she also plans to work they never ask for pity, never just in ESL (English as a Second Language) pro- dent in the language. I’m learning patience. most.” On a recent trip to a rural school Because Chilean Spanish is different, it’s where Sister Mimi and women from Casa want someone to take care of them. If grams and to teach Spanish to English-speaking things get harder, they work harder.” students. sometimes difficult for me to pick up on Ursulina work with women from this iso- a language that I’ve studied since seventh lated area, Megan and the children had fun Megan helps a third-grader at El Megan is very devoted to her family and Libertador School. The children are keeps in contact from Chile via e-mail and grade. This makes me respect even more playing soccer together. A lover of sports, the effort that Hispanic/Latino students she played on the Lady Aces soccer team wrapped up for warmth in the cold Skype with her parents and two sisters, Marcie Chilean winter. Schools in poor areas and Molly, both in high school. Right now she’s make to learn English. I want to work in a at Catholic High and is now a member of rural school or in the inner city . . . some- the field hockey team at Transylvania. don’t have heat. especially proud of Marcie, who recently com- Megan’s attraction to Spanish peted in the World Special Olympics in China. where where I’m really needed, where I Megan also takes part in activities at can help students who are struggling and Casa Ursulina and has received several began when she was in the seventh “Her basketball team came home with a gold grade at Owensboro Catholic Middle medal!” Megan says with obvious delight. tend to be forgotten.” She’s also planning invitations to the homes of the women. at some time to apply for grants to work “These things are very beneficial for my School. “I had a great teacher, and How did her family react to her decision to I fell in love with it . . . both the spend her summer in Chile? “At first my Dad in underdeveloped countries like Haiti and speaking Spanish, and they make me more the Dominican Republic. culturally aware,” Megan notes. She en- language and the culture of Latin was hesitant about my coming here,” she says. America,” she explains. She contin- “But now my parents are really happy. They love Continued on page 42 42 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2008 Megan Blandford enjoys summer vacation in Chilean winter (Continued from page 41) In her personal life, she says, “I will make every let me participate in the programs they began effort to live more simply, eat healthier, and recycle here,” Megan says. “I’m grateful to all the women more. All around, I want to be more grateful for what of Casa Ursulina . . . all my newest friends who I have, utilizing it, sharing it with those in need.” At have helped me with the language and the culture Casa Ursulina she also sees the advantage of a great and have made me feel welcome. It’s been the support group, and she wants to cultivate that kind of most rewarding time of my life. All the women community. “And finally,” she adds, “I want to learn have given me so much help for the future.” to relax!” “I’m very grateful that Mimi and Ruth invited me Go online to see more about the mission in to stay here, and that Kristy and Caryn have willingly Chile at www.casaursulina.org More Moments In Ursuline Missions

Megan with Ursuline Sisters Mimi Ballard and Ruth Gehres.

Ursuline Sisters in Jamaica Ursuline Sisters and an Ursuline Associate of Mount Saint Joseph gather in On Pilgrimage in Italy March with children from the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica. From left are Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph and friends explored the lands of Saint Sister Betsy Moyer, Sister Kathleen Kaelin, Associate Bonnie Marks, Sister Angela Merici on May 27 through June 5. Traveling throughout Italy, their group Monica Seaton, and Sister Martha Keller. Sister Betsy and Sister Jacinta visited Milan, Brescia, Florence, Siena, Assisi, and ended their journey in Rome Powers will start a full-time ministry in Jamaica in September. to attend the Papal Audience at St. Peter’s. (From left to right) Sister Jacinta Powers, Sister Martha Keller, Sister Monica Seaton, Sister Marietta Wethington, and Sister Suzanne Sims stand next to a statue of Saint Francis Assisi while Diocesan Review Board Members touring Assisi, Italy. Ready To Respond To Calls Tough economy calls for renewed The members of the Board who deal with sexual abuse allegations in the Diocese solidarity, bishop says for Labor Day of Owensboro are as follows: Larry Abel, Ms. June Bell, Chair, Mr. Ken Bennett, Dr. Charles Bohle, Ms. Susan Clark, Rev. Pat Connell, Mr. William Craig, Jr., Mr. Jeff WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Invoking the spirit of the late labor priest Msgr. George Ebelhar, Mr. Nicholas Goetz, Ms. Teresa Henry, Vice-Chair, Dr. Carroll Howard, Mr. Higgins, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Hu- Dan Howard, Sr. Eula Johnson, SCN, Rev. Pat Reynolds, and Dr. Michele Thomas. man Development said Americans must “move beyond hand-wringing and negative Ms. Louanne Gelarden serves as the Bishop’s liaison to the Review Board. assessments” of tough economic times to a renewed commitment to Catholic principles Any person who wishes to communicate with the Diocesan Review Board is asked of subsidiarity and global solidarity. In a statement released Aug. 18 for Labor Day, to call the Catholic Pastoral Center at 1-270-683-1545 and ask to speak with a member of observed Sept. 1 this year, Bishop William F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., praised the Review Board. To speak with a particular member of this Board, tell the reception- Msgr. Higgins for his “extraordinary ability to measure the large economic issues by ist. In either case, the receptionist at the Catholic Pastoral Center will give the caller’s their impact on the average working man and woman.” Msgr. Higgins, who died in information to the member of the Review Board for follow-up. Callers may choose to 2002, wrote the annual Labor Day statement on behalf of the U.S. bishops for many remain anonymous for the initial call to the Catholic Pastoral Center receptionist. The decades. “Monsignor would have been harsh in his judgment about the greed and ir- phone numbers of the members of this Board will not be made public. responsibility that led to the mortgage foreclosure crisis,” Bishop Murphy wrote. “He You may also contact the Board via email at [email protected]. Be would have had some caustic comments on the price of gas for the working person and sure to include your contact information. No direct response will be given by email its impact on family life.” But ultimately Msgr. Higgins would have reasserted “his faith because confidentiality is never guaranteed when using email. Follow-up will be made in a nation and a people whose creative energies and productive capacities should and by telephone. would move us to a healthier economic situation,” the bishop said.

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de un vecino y caminaron alrededor de 2.5 millas millas 2.5 de alrededor caminaron y vecino un de

invitó a los jóvenes a poner en práctica en en práctica en poner a jóvenes los a invitó

peregrinos estacionaron sus vehículos en el campo campo el en vehículos sus estacionaron peregrinos

distancia nos puede separar.” También les les También separar.” puede nos distancia

mucho mejor y mucho más cerca a casa. Los Los casa. a cerca más mucho y mejor mucho

uno en el Cuerpo de Cristo. Ninguna Ninguna Cristo. de Cuerpo el en uno

Jornada Mundial de Jóvenes, pero a un precio precio un a pero Jóvenes, de Mundial Jornada

la Eucaristía nos une como Iglesia…somos Iglesia…somos como une nos Eucaristía la

una experiencia semejante al de una verdadera verdadera una de al semejante experiencia una

millas de distancia nos separan físicamente, físicamente, separan nos distancia de millas

Los jóvenes pudieron participar en en participar pudieron jóvenes Los

en Sydney, Australia; “Aunque muchas muchas “Aunque Australia; Sydney, en

trabajo dedicado valió la pena. pena. la valió dedicado trabajo

verdaderamente unidos con los peregrinos peregrinos los con unidos verdaderamente

empezó a planificar el evento hace un año, y su su y año, un hace evento el planificar a empezó

les recordó a los jóvenes que estuvieron estuvieron que jóvenes los a recordó les

Mundial de los Jóvenes. Un comité diocesano diocesano comité Un Jóvenes. los de Mundial

de clausura, el Obispo John McRaith McRaith John Obispo el clausura, de

para participar en un evento local de la Jornada Jornada la de local evento un en participar para

Durante su homilía en la misa misa la en homilía su Durante

de Gasper River cerca de Bowling Green, KY KY Green, Bowling de cerca River Gasper de

de los santos de nuestra Iglesia. Iglesia. nuestra de santos los de

se reunieron en el Centro de Retiros Católico Católico Retiros de Centro el en reunieron se

confesarse o ver una película sobre uno uno sobre película una ver o confesarse

estado de Kentucky e incluso desde Alabama, Alabama, desde incluso e Kentucky de estado

semana, igual que la oportunidad para para oportunidad la que igual semana,

los rincones de la Diócesis de Owensboro, el el Owensboro, de Diócesis la de rincones los

presente en una capilla todo el fin de de fin el todo capilla una en presente

Más de 250 jóvenes y adultos de todos todos de adultos y jóvenes 250 de Más

con otros jóvenes. El Santísimo estuvo estuvo Santísimo El jóvenes. otros con

Por Tami Schneider Tami Por

compartir obras de teatro y conversaciones conversaciones y teatro de obras compartir

la misa con el Obispo John McRaith y a a y McRaith John Obispo el con misa la

en una hora santa con el P. Eric Riley, a oír oír a Riley, Eric P. el con santa hora una en

catequesis con el P. Norman Fischer, a rezar rezar a Fischer, Norman P. el con catequesis

Encontrando a Cristo en el Centro de Retiros de Gasper River Gasper de Retiros de Centro el en Cristo a Encontrando

Una Experiencia Local de la Jornada Mundial De Los Jóvenes; Los De Mundial Jornada la de Local Experiencia Una

Lawson y Tami Schneider. Tami y Lawson

por satélite! Fotos por Larena Larena por Fotos satélite! por

Padre, Bendicto XVI, en vivo vivo en XVI, Bendicto Padre,

a las 4:00am, vieron al Santo Santo al vieron 4:00am, las a

mantenerse despiertos! Pues Pues despiertos! mantenerse

y además les ayudó a a ayudó les además y

Todos disfrutaron la música música la disfrutaron Todos

las tres bandas que vinieron. vinieron. que bandas tres las

canción tocada por una de de una por tocada canción

Kentucky disfrutaron una una disfrutaron Kentucky

condado Todd en el sur de de sur el en Todd condado

Abajo, unas jóvenes del del jóvenes unas Abajo,

Australia. Australia.

vivieron los peregrinos en en peregrinos los vivieron

muy semejante a lo que que lo a semejante muy

para que la experiencia fuera fuera experiencia la que para

era parte de la peregrinación peregrinación la de parte era

el campamento. La caminata caminata La campamento. el

millas desde su carro hasta hasta carro su desde millas

Rosa y Elided caminan los 2.5 2.5 los caminan Elided y Rosa

A la derecha, Patti, Maria, Maria, Patti, derecha, la A

de julio. julio. de

la misa en Gasper River el 19 19 el River Gasper en misa la

palabras del Obispo durante durante Obispo del palabras

escucha atentamente a las las a atentamente escucha

A la izquierda, una joven joven una izquierda, la A

de Kentucky Occidental Kentucky de Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Kentucky Owensboro,

Septiembre, 2008 Septiembre, Católico

600 Locust Street Locust 600

Volumen 35, Número 7 Número 35, Volumen The Western Kentucky Catholic Kentucky Western The

Católica. Católica.

tés en el mundo.” Junto con nuestro Santo Santo nuestro con Junto mundo.” el en tés Obispo de Owensboro de Obispo mos testigos de nuestra fe en cada minuto minuto cada en fe nuestra de testigos mos

Iglesia, como hijos de Dios y la Iglesia Iglesia la y Dios de hijos como Iglesia,

el viento y el fuego de un nuevo Pentecos nuevo un de fuego el y viento el - El Más Reverendo John J. McRaith J. John Reverendo Más El nuestras palabras y nuestras acciones, so acciones, nuestras y palabras nuestras -

las, esta Eucaristía nos une a todos como como todos a une nos Eucaristía esta las,

a través de ustedes, los jóvenes, despertar despertar jóvenes, los ustedes, de través a – como testigos del Cristo Resucitado. En En Resucitado. Cristo del testigos como –

eaao fscmne o mca mil muchas por físicamente separados

- cada individuo, y desea, particularmente, particularmente, desea, y individuo, cada piro, somos llamados a cambiar al mundo mundo al cambiar a llamados somos piro,

rincones del mundo. Aunque estemos estemos Aunque mundo. del rincones

Espíritu del Señor siempre se acuerda de de acuerda se siempre Señor del Espíritu hasta el momento de nuestro último sus último nuestro de momento el hasta -

mismo instante con jóvenes de todos los los todos de jóvenes con instante mismo

En las palabras del Santo Padre: “el “el Padre: Santo del palabras las En mento de nuestro nacimiento y Bautismo Bautismo y nacimiento nuestro de mento

Benedicto XVI, se está reuniendo en este este en reuniendo está se XVI, Benedicto

— que la Iglesia les tiene confianza. confianza. tiene les Iglesia la que — Sinceramente en Cristo, Cristo, en Sinceramente - mo el Desde enfermo. hombre el como

sar que nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Papa el Padre, Santo nuestro que sar

para recordarles a ustedes — los jóvenes jóvenes los — ustedes a recordarles para Espíritu Santo estuvo con tanto el bebé bebé el tanto con estuvo Santo Espíritu

- pen emocionante especialmente Es

nada Mundial de los Jóvenes se celebra celebra se Jóvenes los de Mundial nada nuestro Dios siempre-amante. Dios nuestro final de una vida larga. Claramente, el Claramente, larga. vida una de final

dial de los Jóvenes, 2008. Jóvenes, los de dial

Pr ao, cédne u L Jor La que acuérdense favor, Por - por toda la eternidad en la presencia de de presencia la en eternidad la toda por vida y después a compartir el dolor del del dolor el compartir a después y vida

usr clbain e a ond Mun Jornada la de celebración nuestra

- na. hasta la muerte, un día nos reuniremos reuniremos nos día un muerte, la hasta la gracia de ayudar a celebrar una nueva nueva una celebrar a ayudar de gracia la

a todos ustedes hoy, mientras terminamos terminamos mientras hoy, ustedes todos a

fuente y culmen de toda la vida Cristia vida la toda de culmen y fuente - del Amor de Dios desde el nacimiento nacimiento el desde Dios de Amor del Así que dentro de pocas horas, tuve tuve horas, pocas de dentro que Así

de otras diócesis. Les doy la bienvenida bienvenida la doy Les diócesis. otras de

pecialmente de la Eucaristía, la misma misma la Eucaristía, la de pecialmente Santo nos ayude a ser verdaderos testigos testigos verdaderos ser a ayude nos Santo para terminar su jornada de fe. fe. de jornada su terminar para

jóvenes de la Diócesis de Owensboro y y Owensboro de Diócesis la de jóvenes

la muerte viene del Espíritu Santo y es y Santo Espíritu del viene muerte la - Si dejamos que el poder del Espíritu Espíritu del poder el que dejamos Si mientras esperaba su llamado de Dios Dios de llamado su esperaba mientras

tan bueno de gente, especialmente a los los a especialmente gente, de bueno tan

para nosotros desde el nacimiento hasta hasta nacimiento el desde nosotros para manidad en el tercer milenio.” milenio.” tercer el en manidad cada indicación de una paz completa completa paz una de indicación cada

Es maravilloso mirar a ese grupo grupo ese a mirar maravilloso Es

El valor para seguir el plan de Dios Dios de plan el seguir para valor El - hu la para y Iglesia la para Pentecostés se quedó tendido calladamente pero dio dio pero calladamente tendido quedó se

del 2008 del

o país que nos encontramos. nos que país o pidámosle a Dios “por el don de un nuevo nuevo un de don el “por Dios a pidámosle Mientras rezaba con ese hombre enfermo, enfermo, hombre ese con rezaba Mientras

Católico de Gasper River, 19 de julio julio de 19 River, Gasper de Católico

de cada día en cualquier pueblo o ciudad ciudad o pueblo cualquier en día cada de Padre, invoquémonos al Espíritu Santo y y Santo Espíritu al invoquémonos Padre, que el Espíritu Santo trabajara en su vida. vida. su en trabajara Santo Espíritu el que

Mundial de los Jóvenes, Campamento Campamento Jóvenes, los de Mundial

tendrá que dar cuentas de cómo permitía permitía cómo de cuentas dar que tendrá

sección en Sydney Australia durante la Jornada Mundial de los Jóvenes. los de Mundial Jornada la durante Australia Sydney en sección

Homilía del Obispo para La Jornada Jornada La para Obispo del Homilía

ha vivido más de 80 años y quien pronto pronto quien y años 80 de más vivido ha

Los jóvenes saludan, gritan y aplaudan mientras pasa el Papamobile por su su por Papamobile el pasa mientras aplaudan y gritan saludan, jóvenes Los

a un amigo que se está muriendo, quien quien muriendo, está se que amigo un a

Obispo John J. McRaith J. John Obispo

En la tarde del mismo día, fui a visitar visitar a fui día, mismo del tarde la En

Más Reverendo Obispo de Owensboro de Obispo Reverendo Más

pezando con el Bautismo. Bautismo. el con pezando

Santo que entra a nuestra vida de fe, em fe, de vida nuestra a entra que Santo -

bolo tan increíble del poder del Espíritu Espíritu del poder del increíble tan bolo

- sím un es bebé Un Católicos. Caridades

por nuestro Programa de Adopciones de de Adopciones de Programa nuestro por

un bebé hermoso que una pareja adoptó adoptó pareja una que hermoso bebé un

Centro Pastoral para dar la bienvenida a a bienvenida la dar para Pastoral Centro

ñana, celebramos la Misa en la capilla del del capilla la en Misa la celebramos ñana,

- ma la En vida. la de significado el sobre

en el mismo día que me hicieron pensar pensar hicieron me que día mismo el en

Recientemente tuve dos experiencias experiencias dos tuve Recientemente

Caridad de Dios. de Caridad

para hacerse verdaderos misioneros de la la de misioneros verdaderos hacerse para

entre en sus vidas con el fuego del amor amor del fuego el con vidas sus en entre

permiten que el poder del Espíritu Santo Santo Espíritu del poder el que permiten

jóvenes de la Iglesia de hoy — mientras mientras — hoy de Iglesia la de jóvenes

parte del futuro depende de ustedes — los los — ustedes de depende futuro del parte

Buena Nueva por toda la tierra. Una gran gran Una tierra. la toda por Nueva Buena

día de hoy, no ha dejado de derramar la la derramar de dejado ha no hoy, de día

Fotos tomadas en Sydney, Australia por Josh McCarty. Josh por Australia Sydney, en tomadas Fotos

Pentecostés, y desde aquel día hasta el el hasta día aquel desde y Pentecostés,

Jóvenes, como todos tienen en común el amor tan grande a la fe Católica. fe la a grande tan amor el común en tienen todos como Jóvenes,

Así es como nació la Iglesia en el primer primer el en Iglesia la nació como es Así

de hermandad se encuentra en abundancia en las Jornadas Mundiales de los los de Mundiales Jornadas las en abundancia en encuentra se hermandad de en julio del 2008 en esta homilía: esta en 2008 del julio en

TES MÁS LEJANAS DE LA TIERRA. TIERRA. LA DE LEJANAS MÁS TES Una joven del grupo de St. Louis firma la playera de otro peregrino. El espíritu espíritu El peregrino. otro de playera la firma Louis St. de grupo del joven Una

partí con los que vinieron a Gasper River River Gasper a vinieron que los con partí

- PAR las hasta irían se testigos sus que

tucky del Occidente el mensaje que com que mensaje el Occidente del tucky -

drán a dar testimonio de mí.” Cristo dijo dijo Cristo mí.” de testimonio dar a drán

compartir con todos los católicos de Ken de católicos los todos con compartir -

a or utds rcbrn oe y sal y poder recibirán ustedes, sobre ga -

Quiero tomar esa oportunidad para para oportunidad esa tomar Quiero

diciendo: “Cuando el Espíritu Santo ven Santo Espíritu el “Cuando diciendo: -

— que la Iglesia les tiene confianza. confianza. tiene les Iglesia la que —

Jesús respondió a sus dudas dudas sus a respondió Jesús

para recordarles a ustedes, — los jóvenes jóvenes los — ustedes, a recordarles para

papel tendrían ellos? ellos? tendrían papel

Jornada Mundial de los Jóvenes se celebra celebra se Jóvenes los de Mundial Jornada

el mensaje por el mundo entero? ¿Qué ¿Qué entero? mundo el por mensaje el

somos llamados a cambiar al mundo. La La mundo. al cambiar a llamados somos

les había enseñado? ¿Cómo difundirían difundirían ¿Cómo enseñado? había les

el momento de nuestro último suspiro, suspiro, último nuestro de momento el

¿Qué pasaría con todo lo que Jesús Jesús que lo todo con pasaría ¿Qué

de nuestro nacimiento y Bautismo hasta hasta Bautismo y nacimiento nuestro de

iba para ascender al Padre. al ascender para iba

tiros de Gasper River. Desde el momento momento el Desde River. Gasper de tiros

estaban muy preocupados de que Jesús se se Jesús que de preocupados muy estaban

Católico de Campamentos Juveniles y Re y Juveniles Campamentos de Católico -

Los apóstoles y otros seguidores fieles fieles seguidores otros y apóstoles Los

Owensboro el 19 de julio en el Centro Centro el en julio de 19 el Owensboro

murió, y resucitó de entre los muertos. muertos. los entre de resucitó y murió,

Mundial de los Jóvenes en la Diócesis de de Diócesis la en Jóvenes los de Mundial

hace muy poco, Jesús había sufrido, se se sufrido, había Jesús poco, muy hace

aquellos que se reunieron para la Jornada Jornada la para reunieron se que aquellos

del pasaje de dónde se tomó. Imagínense: Imagínense: tomó. se dónde de pasaje del

es bueno que todos lo oigan, igual que que igual oigan, lo todos que bueno es

Apóstoles. Es importante ver el contexto contexto el ver importante Es Apóstoles.

los Jóvenes no se limita por el tiempo; tiempo; el por limita se no Jóvenes los

Jóvenes 2008 se tomó de los Hechos de los los de Hechos los de tomó se 2008 Jóvenes

El mensaje de la Jornada Mundial de de Mundial Jornada la de mensaje El

El tema de la Jornada Mundial de los los de Mundial Jornada la de tema El

Mis Estimados Amigos, Estimados Mis

Que el Poder del Espíritu Santo Entre en Nuestras Vidas Como Verdaderos Misioneros Verdaderos Como Vidas Nuestras en Entre Santo Espíritu del Poder el Que

El Futuro de Nuestra Iglesia Depende de Cómo Permitimos Permitimos Cómo de Depende Iglesia Nuestra de Futuro El 2 Católico de Kentucky Occidental, Septiembre, 2008 Septiembre, Occidental, Kentucky de Católico

de alto valor humano y cultural.” cultural.” y humano valor alto de La Conferencia Nacional de Emigración. de Nacional Conferencia La Dijo que esta lección “muchas veces se pierde a a pierde se veces “muchas lección esta que Dijo

Brooklyn, N.Y., celebran la misa de apertura de de apertura de misa la celebran N.Y., Brooklyn, gración es la manera más segura de también alcanzar otras metas metas otras alcanzar también de segura más manera la es gración Dios.

Washington, y el Obispo Nicholas DiMarzio de de DiMarzio Nicholas Obispo el y Washington, - l áio oil d l dmnin tiarlgoa e a emi la de étnica-religiosa dimensión la de posible máximo al una lección importante que la semilla es la palabra de de palabra la es semilla la que importante lección una

y Theodore McCarrick, arzobispo retirado de de retirado arzobispo McCarrick, Theodore y

irregular. ... La Iglesia está convencida más y más que aprovechar aprovechar que más y más convencida está Iglesia La ... irregular.

de los parábolas de Jesucristo, notó el Cardenal, con con Cardenal, el notó Jesucristo, de parábolas los de

Los Cardenales Edward Egan de Nueva York York Nueva de Egan Edward Cardenales Los

grado del ser humano independiente de su estatus legal regular o o regular legal estatus su de independiente humano ser del grado Sembrar semillas es un tema recurrente en muchos muchos en recurrente tema un es semillas Sembrar

- El enfoque de la Iglesia “afirma el rol central y el carácter sa carácter el y central rol el “afirma Iglesia la de enfoque El semilla.” semilla.”

Cardenal Martino. Martino. Cardenal plantado en los corazones de los hombres como una una como hombres los de corazones los en plantado

de las diferencias derivadas de origen, lenguaje y cultura,” dijo el el dijo cultura,” y lenguaje origen, de derivadas diferencias las de “que el Reino de los cielos en sí mismo puede ser ser puede mismo sí en cielos los de Reino el “que

“la afirmación que todas las personas son iguales, mucho más allá allá más mucho iguales, son personas las todas que afirmación “la Carrick dijo que la parábola está llena de optimismo optimismo de llena está parábola la que dijo Carrick

El base de la acción de la Iglesia de parte de los inmigrantes es es inmigrantes los de parte de Iglesia la de acción la de base El - Mc Cardenal el mostaza, de semilla la de parábola

dad y la estabilidad.” la y dad Refiriéndose a la lectura del Evangelio sobre la sobre Evangelio del lectura la a Refiriéndose

- para otros asuntos sociales cruciales, ni una amenaza a la seguri la a amenaza una ni cruciales, sociales asuntos otros para Cardenal McCarrick en su homilía el 28 de julio. julio. de 28 el homilía su en McCarrick Cardenal

prehensivo y “no hacer que el emigrante se vuelve en víctima víctima en vuelve se emigrante el que hacer “no y prehensivo amor de Dios por los pobres y el extranjero,” dijo el el dijo extranjero,” el y pobres los por Dios de amor

- Dijo que la acción política sobre la emigración debe ser com ser debe emigración la sobre política acción la que Dijo brantable en la bondad de la gente y esperanza en el el en esperanza y gente la de bondad la en brantable

o. o. interreligios e ecuménico intercultural, ser debe emigración la - que tan solo necesita valor continuo, confianza inque confianza continuo, valor necesita solo tan que

El Cardenal Martino dijo que el enfoque a las dificultades de de dificultades las a enfoque el que dijo Martino Cardenal El su disponibilidad para corregir un mal no ha fallado, fallado, ha no mal un corregir para disponibilidad su

para Emigrantes y Viajeros. Viajeros. y Emigrantes para el corazón verdadero de América no ha cambiado, que que cambiado, ha no América de verdadero corazón el

Cardenal Renato Martino, como presidente del Concilio Pontifico Pontifico Concilio del presidente como Martino, Renato Cardenal ciones profundas de la historia de nuestra nación que que nación nuestra de historia la de profundas ciones

el Papa Benedicto XVI en la encíclica “Spe Salvi” Salvi” “Spe encíclica la en XVI Benedicto Papa el

leyó una carta de salutación a los participantes, de parte del del parte de participantes, los a salutación de carta una leyó - ñanza de la Iglesia que no cambia, y en las convic las en y cambia, no que Iglesia la de ñanza

consideraran el llamado a la esperanza que expresó expresó que esperanza la a llamado el consideraran

El Arzobispo Agostino Marchetto, el secretario del concilio, concilio, del secretario el Marchetto, Agostino Arzobispo El - Evangelio, las palabras de los Santos Padres, la ense la Padres, Santos los de palabras las Evangelio,

Motivó a los que asistieron a la conferencia que que conferencia la a asistieron que los a Motivó

violación de la ley de Dios.” Dios.” de ley la de violación “Veo nuestro reto como él de gritar el mensaje del del mensaje el gritar de él como reto nuestro “Veo

familia. familia.

manos Americanos que la ley hecha por hombres no permite la la permite no hombres por hecha ley la que Americanos manos el mensaje de la Iglesia sobre la inmigración. inmigración. la sobre Iglesia la de mensaje el

una vida mejor es posible para el emigrante y su su y emigrante el para posible es mejor vida una

- gobierno reesfuerce la ley, tenemos que recordar a nuestros her nuestros a recordar que tenemos ley, la reesfuerce gobierno gración;” estrategias para recaudar fondos; y difundir difundir y fondos; recaudar para estrategias gración;”

esperanza, dijo, porque se base en la creencia que que creencia la en base se porque dijo, esperanza,

Mientras reconocemos el derecho y la necesidad de que nuestro nuestro que de necesidad la y derecho el reconocemos Mientras - de inadmisibilidad” y “Leyes y Crímenes de la Inmi la de Crímenes y “Leyes y inadmisibilidad” de

El mismo acto de la migración es un acto de de acto un es migración la de acto mismo El

e inhumano de los inmigrantes, refugios o los que buscan asilo. asilo. buscan que los o refugios inmigrantes, los de inhumano e tos legales, incluyendo “Archivando dispensaciones dispensaciones “Archivando incluyendo legales, tos

esta concurrencia,” dijo el Cardenal. Cardenal. el dijo concurrencia,” esta

nacional’ ya no se deben usar para justificar el tratamiento duro duro tratamiento el justificar para usar deben se no ya nacional’ - asun de trataron se talleres de docenas dos Otros

mano, el espíritu de esperanza que celebramos en en celebramos que esperanza de espíritu el mano,

el Cardenal Mahony. “Los términos ‘regla de la ley’ y ‘seguridad ‘seguridad y ley’ la de ‘regla términos “Los Mahony. Cardenal el Africanos.” Africanos.”

- hu espíritu del poder el menos de echan porque

larlas, también somos obligados a corregir las leyes injustas,” dijo dijo injustas,” leyes las corregir a obligados somos también larlas, dres de familia desde la perspectiva de los inmigrantes inmigrantes los de perspectiva la desde familia de dres

“Tal póliza nacional es predispuesto a fallar fallar a predispuesto es nacional póliza “Tal

- “Mientras somos obligados a respectar nuestras leyes y no vio no y leyes nuestras respectar a obligados somos “Mientras - spuesta Católica al tráfico humano” y “Retos para pa para “Retos y humano” tráfico al Católica spuesta

veces el racismo,” dijo a continuación. continuación. a dijo racismo,” el veces

las leyes migratorias. migratorias. leyes las - a sobrevivientes de eventos traumatizantes,” “Una re “Una traumatizantes,” eventos de sobrevivientes a

leño al fuego de la intolerancia, la xenofobia y a a y xenofobia la intolerancia, la de fuego al leño

emigrantes a través de la educación; y trabajando para reformar reformar para trabajando y educación; la de través a emigrantes responder a redadas federales,” “Identificar y apoyar apoyar y “Identificar federales,” redadas a responder

vivir con temor y en un ambiente hostil, “echando “echando hostil, ambiente un en y temor con vivir

humano hacia los inmigrantes; cambiando los actitudes hacia los los hacia actitudes los cambiando inmigrantes; los hacia humano Programaron talleres sobre temas como “Cómo “Cómo como temas sobre talleres Programaron

Eso ha llevado a las comunidades inmigrantes a a inmigrantes comunidades las a llevado ha Eso

elegidos que son responsables, insistiendo en un acercamiento acercamiento un en insistiendo responsables, son que elegidos jan con inmigrantes. inmigrantes. con jan

Mahony.

la mano y apoyar a los inmigrantes; hacerles saber a los oficiales oficiales los a saber hacerles inmigrantes; los a apoyar y mano la - traba que aquellos enfrentan que dificultades las flejó

porque no tienen otra opción,” dijo el Cardenal Cardenal el dijo opción,” otra tienen no porque

para cambiar la situación actual, incluyendo continuar a extender extender a continuar incluyendo actual, situación la cambiar para - re Justicia,” la Buscando Esperanza, la “Renovando

inmigrantes y sus familias salgan de los EEUU EEUU los de salgan familias sus y inmigrantes

Esbozó unas sugerencias para que la Iglesia trabajara en ellas ellas en trabajara Iglesia la que para sugerencias unas Esbozó Una gran parte de la agenda, incorporando el tema tema el incorporando agenda, la de parte gran Una

ambiente tan peligroso y poco acogedor que los los que acogedor poco y peligroso tan ambiente

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cionales y eclesiales. eclesiales. y cionales

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Por Patricia Zapor Zapor Patricia Por

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mana se trata de la corresponsabilidad y y corresponsabilidad la de trata se mana usccb.org/scdc/index.shtml. usccb.org/scdc/index.shtml.

pero eso no es el punto. Este fin de se de fin Este punto. el es no eso pero - comunidades de católicos. La nueva dirección de Internet del Secretariado de Diversidad Cultural en la Iglesia es http://www. es Iglesia la en Cultural Diversidad de Secretariado del Internet de dirección nueva La católicos. de comunidades

mente como otra manera de pedir dinero, dinero, pedir de manera otra como mente nativo-americanos. La oficina de Cuidado Pastoral de Emigrantes, Refugiados y Viajeros también atiende a numerosas otras otras numerosas a atiende también Viajeros y Refugiados Emigrantes, de Pastoral Cuidado de oficina La nativo-americanos.

- simple suena carta esta mejor lo A con comunidades Católicas culturalmente diversas, incluyendo hispanos, afroamericanos, asiáticos e isleños del Pacífico, e indios indios e Pacífico, del isleños e asiáticos afroamericanos, hispanos, incluyendo diversas, culturalmente Católicas comunidades con

y más allá. allá. más y los esfuerzos y las prioridades pastorales del Comité sobre Diversidad Cultural y sus subcomités. Su enfoque es en el ministerio ministerio el en es enfoque Su subcomités. sus y Cultural Diversidad sobre Comité del pastorales prioridades las y esfuerzos los

compartir la Buena Nueva en esta Diócesis Diócesis esta en Nueva Buena la compartir El Secretariado de Diversidad Cultural fue creado en enero de este año. Trabaja en un espíritu de cooperación para promover promover para cooperación de espíritu un en Trabaja año. este de enero en creado fue Cultural Diversidad de Secretariado El

que crezcan tanto como sea posible, para para posible, sea como tanto crezcan que ofrecer”, dijo el padre Allan Figueroa Deck, sacerdote jesuita y director ejecutivo del Secretariado. Secretariado. del ejecutivo director y jesuita sacerdote Deck, Figueroa Allan padre el dijo ofrecer”,

fe para que sigan todos los ministerios y y ministerios los todos sigan que para fe comunidades étnicas católicas, la maravillosa diversidad en nuestra Iglesia y los muchos recursos que el Secretariado tiene que que tiene Secretariado el que recursos muchos los y Iglesia nuestra en diversidad maravillosa la católicas, étnicas comunidades

seguir haciendo nuestro mejor esfuerzo de de esfuerzo mejor nuestro haciendo seguir “Es nuestra esperanza que la página sea un lugar donde cualquier persona puede acceder para aprender acerca de las diversas diversas las de acerca aprender para acceder puede persona cualquier donde lugar un sea página la que esperanza nuestra “Es

fin, y nosotros como Iglesia tenemos que que tenemos Iglesia como nosotros y fin, eos y más cosas que serán actualizadas periódicamente. periódicamente. actualizadas serán que cosas más y eos vid demográficos, datos PowerPoint, de presentaciones artículos,

Como ya saben, las necesidades no tienen tienen no necesidades las saben, ya Como contrar información acerca del Comité de Obispos sobre Diversidad Cultural y sus subcomités. La página incluye recursos como como recursos incluye página La subcomités. sus y Cultural Diversidad sobre Obispos de Comité del acerca información contrar

los ministerios actuales de la Diócesis. Diócesis. la de actuales ministerios los La nueva página Web contiene lazos a las cinco oficinas étnicas en las que el secretariado está organizado. En ella se puede en puede se ella En organizado. está secretariado el que las en étnicas oficinas cinco las a lazos contiene Web página nueva La -

tan sus recursos financieros para apoyar apoyar para financieros recursos sus tan apoyen los esfuerzos de evangelización por parte de la Iglesia. la de parte por evangelización de esfuerzos los apoyen que comunicación de efectivos y innovadores recursos de uso el

tunidad anual para que ustedes compar ustedes que para anual tunidad - Unidos ha lanzado una nueva página Web. El Secretariado quiere construir una presencia fuerte en la red informática mediante mediante informática red la en fuerte presencia una construir quiere Secretariado El Web. página nueva una lanzado ha Unidos

Respuesta de Discípulos es una opor una es Discípulos de Respuesta - WASHINGTON—El Secretariado de la Diversidad Cultural en la Iglesia de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Estados de Católicos Obispos de Conferencia la de Iglesia la en Cultural Diversidad la de Secretariado WASHINGTON—El

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muchos más responderán mientras siga la la siga mientras responderán más muchos Secretariado De Diversidad Cultural En En Cultural Diversidad De Secretariado

a esta oportunidad especial, y espero que que espero y especial, oportunidad esta a

mucho aquellos que ya han respondido respondido han ya que aquellos mucho

de octubre de 9-4 en el Centro de Retiros de Gasper River. Foto por Tami S. S. Tami por Foto River. Gasper de Retiros de Centro el en 9-4 de octubre de tradores. Como su obispo, me edifican edifican me obispo, su Como tradores. Obispo de la Diócesis de Owensboro de Diócesis la de Obispo

equipo directivo para planear el próximo encuentro juvenil, el cual va a ser el 18 18 el ser a va cual el juvenil, encuentro próximo el planear para directivo equipo

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recursos materiales con la Comunidad de de Comunidad la con materiales recursos Sinceramente en Cristo, en Sinceramente

de compartir nuestras oraciones y nuestros nuestros y oraciones nuestras compartir de pre, pre,

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nuestra propia administración de los bienes bienes los de administración propia nuestra Cristo.

Mientras todos reflexionemos sobre sobre reflexionemos todos Mientras sabilidad como verdaderos discípulos de de discípulos verdaderos como sabilidad

entero. nuestros dones para vivir nuestra respon nuestra vivir para dones nuestros -

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a ser buen administrador de su poder. Por Por poder. su de administrador buen ser a para llevar acabo la misión de la Iglesia, Iglesia, la de misión la acabo llevar para

la Cruz le guió al Emperador Constantino Constantino Emperador al guió le Cruz la administradores si cada uno hace su parte parte su hace uno cada si administradores

salvación, así que es apropiado decir que que decir apropiado es que así salvación,

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como ejemplo supremo de un Adminis un de supremo ejemplo como - Resucitado, la Buena Nueva de nuestra nuestra de Nueva Buena la Resucitado,

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mente sin temor a la persecución. la a temor sin mente sponder a la pregunta: “¿Qué puedo hacer hacer puedo “¿Qué pregunta: la a sponder

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permitió que los discípulos, los seguidores seguidores los discípulos, los que permitió Mientras miremos la Cruz en la cual cual la en Cruz la miremos Mientras

Cristo, y que estableciera un decreto que que decreto un estableciera que y Cristo, y a responder apropiadamente. apropiadamente. responder a y

conversión personal como discípulo de de discípulo como personal conversión serio la administración de nuestros bienes bienes nuestros de administración la serio

la Cruz. Esto hizo que experimentara una una experimentara que hizo Esto Cruz. la llama a cada uno de nosotros a tomar en en tomar a nosotros de uno cada a llama

el Emperador Romano tuvo una visión de de visión una tuvo Romano Emperador el fácil ser un buen administrador, pero Dios Dios pero administrador, buen un ser fácil

años, empezando en los tiempos cuando cuando tiempos los en empezando años, practican la corresponsabilidad fiel. No es es No fiel. corresponsabilidad la practican

tradición de la Iglesia por más de 1700 1700 de más por Iglesia la de tradición decida con muchos quienes entienden y y entienden quienes muchos con decida

Cruz – una Fiesta que ha sido parte de la la de parte sido ha que Fiesta una – Cruz generosidad — esta Diócesis ha sido ben sido ha Diócesis esta — generosidad -

en la Fiesta de la Exaltación de la Santa Santa la de Exaltación la de Fiesta la en

Esta Diócesis es conocida por su su por conocida es Diócesis Esta

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nosotros. nosotros. seamos buenos administradores o no, es es no, o administradores buenos seamos

los muchos dones de Dios para con todos todos con para Dios de dones muchos los Fe en el mundo de hoy. El hecho de que que de hecho El hoy. de mundo el en Fe

podemos ser buenos administradores de de administradores buenos ser podemos

asunto de nuestra Fe y como vivimos esa esa vivimos como y Fe nuestra de asunto TN Nashville, en SEPI de Sub-regional Encuentro - Septiembre de 27

cípulos de Cristo reflexionando en cómo cómo en reflexionando Cristo de cípulos

administración de nuestros dones es un un es dones nuestros de administración Knoxville, TN Knoxville,

la oportunidad de responder como Dis como responder de oportunidad la -

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Oeste – la Diócesis de Owensboro, tienen tienen Owensboro, de Diócesis la – Oeste

de que todo lo que tenemos es puro don don puro es tenemos que lo todo que de Pedro y Pablo en Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville, en Pablo y Pedro

ando ustedes, la Iglesia de Kentucky del del Kentucky de Iglesia la ustedes, ando

tos y recursos materiales. Dado el hecho hecho el Dado materiales. recursos y tos arroquia de San San de arroquia p la en Latino Liderazgo curso del Unidad 6ta – Septiembre de 6

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administradores de nuestro tiempo, talen tiempo, nuestro de administradores -

16 de Agosto - Festival Hispano, Owensboro Hispano, Festival - Agosto de 16

Estimados Amigos en Cristo, en Amigos Estimados la necesidad de que todos seamos buenos buenos seamos todos que de necesidad la Parroquia de San Miguel, Sebree, Sebree, Miguel, San de Parroquia

Petición de Respuesta de Discípulos 2008 Discípulos de Respuesta de Petición la en Hispana Pastoral la de Agentes los de trimestral Reunión - Agosto de 11

10 de Agosto - Planificación del Encuentro Juvenil Diocesano Diocesano Juvenil Encuentro del Planificación - Agosto de 10

Calendario de Actividades del Ministerio Hispano Ministerio del Actividades de Calendario

4 Católico de Kentucky Occidental, Septiembre, 2008 Septiembre, Occidental, Kentucky de Católico

la estructura diocesana. estructura la

email. Nos comunicaremos con ustedes por teléfono. por ustedes con comunicaremos Nos email.

quien originalmente trabajaba con Glenmary y ahora sigue en su ministerio dentro de de dentro ministerio su en sigue ahora y Glenmary con trabajaba originalmente quien

directamente por email porque nunca se puede garantizar la confidencialidad al usar usar al confidencialidad la garantizar puede se nunca porque email por directamente

Gutierrez, México, y el Sr. Pablo Witte, el Socio Pastoral y ministro a los Hispanos, Hispanos, los a ministro y Pastoral Socio el Witte, Pablo Sr. el y México, Gutierrez,

toral.org. Asegúrense de incluir su información personal. No les contestaremos contestaremos les No personal. información su incluir de Asegúrense toral.org.

manera que el Padre Carmelo Jiménez, quien nos ha enviado el Arzobispo de Tuxla Tuxla de Arzobispo el enviado ha nos quien Jiménez, Carmelo Padre el que manera

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anónimos para la primera llamada a la recepcionista del Centro Pastoral Católico. Católico. Pastoral Centro del recepcionista la a llamada primera la para anónimos

que el Espíritu Santo la había dirigido y la seguiría dirigiendo en su nuevo ministerio ministerio nuevo su en dirigiendo seguiría la y dirigido había la Santo Espíritu el que

Comité de Revisión para seguimiento. Los que llaman pueden escoger mantenerse mantenerse escoger pueden llaman que Los seguimiento. para Revisión de Comité

Por supuesto que nunca había encabezado una parroquia, pero aceptó el puesto sabiendo sabiendo puesto el aceptó pero parroquia, una encabezado había nunca que supuesto Por

en el Centro Pastoral Católico entregará la información de la persona que llamó al al llamó que persona la de información la entregará Católico Pastoral Centro el en

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de Brescia en 2003 y consiguió su maestría de Estudios Teológicos del Instituto Aquino Aquino Instituto del Teológicos Estudios de maestría su consiguió y 2003 en Brescia de

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se le pide que llame al Centro Pastoral Católico al 1-270-683-1545 y pregunte por por pregunte y 1-270-683-1545 al Católico Pastoral Centro al llame que pide le se

diácono – puede hacer. La Coordinadora B. J. Asher tiene buenas calificaciones para para calificaciones buenas tiene Asher J. B. Coordinadora La hacer. puede – diácono

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los sacramentos, la cual sólo un sacerdote – o en el caso de ciertos sacramentos, un un sacramentos, ciertos de caso el en o – sacerdote un sólo cual la sacramentos, los

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

de lo que hace un párroco. El diez por ciento que queda consiste en la celebración de de celebración la en consiste queda que ciento por diez El párroco. un hace que lo de

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.

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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,

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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

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que nunca habían intentado antes. Un líder laico se encargó de las parroquias. El Padre Padre El parroquias. las de encargó se laico líder Un antes. intentado habían nunca que

Están Listos para Contestar Llamadas Contestar para Listos Están

donde Dios los estaban guiando. Al terminar el programa, las parroquias intentaron algo algo intentaron parroquias las programa, el terminar Al guiando. estaban los Dios donde

Los Miembros del Comité de Revisión Diocesano Diocesano Revisión de Comité del Miembros Los parroquianos por varias semanas mientras oraban y estudiaban para poder entender entender poder para estudiaban y oraban mientras semanas varias por parroquianos

programa. Liz Dudas y Lorraine Van Camp, misioneras laicas, acompañaban a los los a acompañaban laicas, misioneras Camp, Van Lorraine y Dudas Liz programa.

de la Oficina de Servicios Pastorales de Glenmary en Nashville llevaron a cabo el el cabo a llevaron Nashville en Glenmary de Pastorales Servicios de Oficina la de

discernir el futuro, Glenmary llevó a cabo un programa sobre la transición. Personal Personal transición. la sobre programa un cabo a llevó Glenmary futuro, el discernir

Para que las parroquias se dieran cuenta de lo que iba a pasar y para ayudarlos a a ayudarlos para y pasar a iba que lo de cuenta dieran se parroquias las que Para

para conseguir ministros nuevos. ministros conseguir para

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misionero de Glenmary, el Padre Frank Ruff, se retiró de ser párroco, y como que no no que como y párroco, ser de retiró se Ruff, Frank Padre el Glenmary, de misionero

acuerdo con el plan de Glenmary para organizar sus misiones en regiones reducidas. El El reducidas. regiones en misiones sus organizar para Glenmary de plan el con acuerdo

2008, Glenmary entregó las parroquias a las manos de la Diócesis de Owensboro de de Owensboro de Diócesis la de manos las a parroquias las entregó Glenmary 2008,

atendido por décadas, Santa Susana y Santa Maria-y-San Santiago. El primero de julio, julio, de primero El Santiago. Maria-y-San Santa y Susana Santa décadas, por atendido

este país. país. este

pequeñas en el Condado de Todd, misiones que los misioneros de Glenmary habían habían Glenmary de misioneros los que misiones Todd, de Condado el en pequeñas

dad. Sus hijos pueden; ayúdenles a ser grandes profesionales; ayúdenles a triunfar en en triunfar a ayúdenles profesionales; grandes ser a ayúdenles pueden; hijos Sus dad.

que todo, nadie se dió cuenta de lo que había pasado porque ocurrió en dos misiones misiones dos en ocurrió porque pasado había que lo de cuenta dió se nadie todo, que

qué quieren ser cuando crezcan y busquen maneras de ahorrar dinero para la universi la para dinero ahorrar de maneras busquen y crezcan cuando ser quieren qué

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El 6 de Julio, 2008 algo histórico ocurrió en la Diócesis de Owensboro. Más Más Owensboro. de Diócesis la en ocurrió histórico algo 2008 Julio, de 6 El

Además, no se olvide de apoyar y animar a sus hijos a que estudien. Pregúnteles Pregúnteles estudien. que a hijos sus a animar y apoyar de olvide se no Además,

Por Paul Witte Paul Por

vida. vida. la toda para hijos sus a beneficiar a va que inversión una pues,

que sirve en el Ministerio Hispano en varias parroquias de la Diócesis. la de parroquias varias en Hispano Ministerio el en sirve que mos mucho dinero en fiestas y cosas que solamente duran un momento. Hagamos, Hagamos, momento. un duran solamente que cosas y fiestas en dinero mucho mos

en estas dos comunidades como ministro sacramental, y al P. Carmelo Jiménez, Jiménez, Carmelo P. al y sacramental, ministro como comunidades dos estas en hicieron muchos esfuerzos para proveerles con una buena educación. A veces gasta veces A educación. buena una con proveerles para esfuerzos muchos hicieron -

fondo se ven al P. Frank Ruff, que se retiró como parroco pero sigue serviendo serviendo sigue pero parroco como retiró se que Ruff, Frank P. al ven se fondo ¿Cómo quiere que sus hijos le recuerden? Haga que les recuerden como los que que los como recuerden les que Haga recuerden? le hijos sus que quiere ¿Cómo

Parroquial de Santa Susana en Elkton y Santos María y Santiago en Guthrie. Al Al Guthrie. en Santiago y María Santos y Elkton en Susana Santa de Parroquial

hable con su párroco lo más pronto posible. posible. pronto más lo párroco su con hable

El P. Darrell Venters bendice a BJ Asher, la nueva Coordinadora de la Vida Vida la de Coordinadora nueva la Asher, BJ a bendice Venters Darrell P. El

la pensión (o colegiatura). Si le interesa que sus hijos estudien en la escuela católica, católica, escuela la en estudien hijos sus que interesa le Si colegiatura). (o pensión la

estudiantes y 312 maestros. Las escuelas tienen becas en caso que no pueda pagar toda toda pagar pueda no que caso en becas tienen escuelas Las maestros. 312 y estudiantes

en primaria, secundaria y una universidad católica. Existen en total 19 escuelas, 4.169 4.169 escuelas, 19 total en Existen católica. universidad una y secundaria primaria, en

Nuestra diócesis cuenta con un excelente cuerpo de escuelas católicas, que incluy que católicas, escuelas de cuerpo excelente un con cuenta diócesis Nuestra -

mente sino también en su fe católica. católica. fe su en también sino mente

y no aprovechan de esta gran oportunidad de educar a sus hijos no solo académica solo no hijos sus a educar de oportunidad gran esta de aprovechan no y -

familia, que teniendo escuelas católicas en sus parroquias, les duele mucho el bolsillo bolsillo el mucho duele les parroquias, sus en católicas escuelas teniendo que familia,

no se dan cuenta del daño que están haciendo a sus hijos. Hay también otros padres de de padres otros también Hay hijos. sus a haciendo están que daño del cuenta dan se no

dres de familia ni les importa si sus hijos van a la escuela o no; estos padres de familia familia de padres estos no; o escuela la a van hijos sus si importa les ni familia de dres

Lastimosamente, entre algunas familias hispanas de nuestra diócesis, algunos pa algunos diócesis, nuestra de hispanas familias algunas entre Lastimosamente, -

ión. ión. educac su en hijos sus a apoyar de obligación la tienen familia

de familia. Sus hijos tienen el derecho a educarse al mismo tiempo que los padres de de padres los que tiempo mismo al educarse a derecho el tienen hijos Sus familia. de

educación.” Y ese es el consejo que hoy les comparto a todos ustedes, padres y madres madres y padres ustedes, todos a comparto les hoy que consejo el es ese Y educación.”

pecialmente mi mamá, siempre dicen: “no tenemos nada que dejarles sino una buena buena una sino dejarles que nada tenemos “no dicen: siempre mamá, mi pecialmente

recordara? O más bien, ¿Cómo quisiera que sus hijos le recordaran? Mis padres, es padres, Mis recordaran? le hijos sus que quisiera ¿Cómo bien, más O recordara? -

La gente cuando fallece es recordada por algo. ¿Cómo quisiera usted que se le le se que usted quisiera ¿Cómo algo. por recordada es fallece cuando gente La

cialmente sus hijos. hijos. sus cialmente espe hijos, los de porvenir el en pensar para llamado un tiempo

se ha quedado en mi mente ya que además de ser un juego de palabras, es al mismo mismo al es palabras, de juego un ser de además que ya mente mi en quedado ha se

cina, la cual decía: “Fe en la Educación. Escuelas Católicas de Owensboro.” Esa frase frase Esa Owensboro.” de Católicas Escuelas Educación. la en “Fe decía: cual la cina,

diócesis. Una mañana cuando iba a tomar mi cafecito, me encontré una taza en la co la en taza una encontré me cafecito, mi tomar a iba cuando mañana Una diócesis. -

ville, Kentucky, el lugar de residencia del Padre Andy Garner, director vocacional de la la de vocacional director Garner, Andy Padre del residencia de lugar el Kentucky, ville,

Este verano tuve la oportunidad de vivir en la parroquia Santa Elizabeth, en Curds en Elizabeth, Santa parroquia la en vivir de oportunidad la tuve verano Este -

Por Byron “Paco” Macias “Paco” Byron Por

Fe en la Educación la en Fe

Elkton y Guthrie dan la Bienvenida a BJ Asher BJ a Bienvenida la dan Guthrie y Elkton

5 Católico de Kentucky Occidental, Septiembre, 2008 2008 Septiembre, Occidental, Kentucky de Católico

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Liderazgo Latino: Los Líderes de las Comunidades Hispanas Siguen Formándose Formándose Siguen Hispanas Comunidades las de Líderes Los Latino: Liderazgo

divisiones ideológicas y partidistas. En este momento político, las campañas necesitan necesitan campañas las político, momento este En partidistas. y ideológicas divisiones día de la elección. la de día

Desafortunadamente, los debates sobre la pobreza se ven polarizados a menudo por por menudo a polarizados ven se pobreza la sobre debates los Desafortunadamente, es la pregunta en el día del juicio final. Debería ser también una pregunta central el el central pregunta una también ser Debería final. juicio del día el en pregunta la es

vidas de tantos niños y familias. y niños tantos de vidas amos a “los más pequeños entre nosotros” (Mt 25:40). En la Sagrada Escritura, esta esta Escritura, Sagrada la En 25:40). (Mt nosotros” entre pequeños más “los a amos

moral de trabajar activamente para superar la pobreza y la privación que amenaza las las amenaza que privación la y pobreza la superar para activamente trabajar de moral - Nuestra vida como individuos y como nación se mide moralmente por cómo trat cómo por moralmente mide se nación como y individuos como vida Nuestra

médico adecuado y vivienda para todos. Sin embargo, no podemos escaparnos del deber deber del escaparnos podemos no embargo, Sin todos. para vivienda y adecuado médico

s s privado intereses de demandas las que común bien de búsqueda La •

proporcionar trabajos decentes a todos los que puedan trabajar y de asegurar cuidado cuidado asegurar de y trabajar puedan que los todos a decentes trabajos proporcionar

fuertes los de beneficios los que débiles los de necesidades Las •

debatir sobre la mejor manera de buscar la justicia y las oportunidades económicas, de de económicas, oportunidades las y justicia la buscar de manera mejor la sobre debatir

Los principios morales que en las últimas encuestas encuestas últimas las en que morales principios Los •

dignidad de todos los hijos de Dios, especialmente de los pobres y vulnerables. Podemos Podemos vulnerables. y pobres los de especialmente Dios, de hijos los todos de dignidad foque más en: más foque

Los católicos de Estados Unidos tienen la obligación moral de proteger la vida y la la y vida la proteger de moral obligación la tienen Unidos Estados de católicos Los - de Estados Unidos hacen un llamado a una nueva forma de hacer política que se en se que política hacer de forma nueva una a llamado un hacen Unidos Estados de

Tales estadísticas revelan la clase de nación en que nos estamos convirtiendo. estamos nos que en nación de clase la revelan estadísticas Tales los obispos obispos los Formando la conciencia para ser ciudadanos fieles ciudadanos ser para conciencia la Formando más pequeños”. En En pequeños”. más

) ) shtml se deben enfocar en intereses económicos individuales, sino en buscar ayudar a “los “los a ayudar buscar en sino individuales, económicos intereses en enfocar deben se

www.povertyusa.org.povfacts_race. de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano: ( Humano: Desarrollo el para Católica Campaña la de ). En las próximas elecciones, los católicos de Estados Unidos no no Unidos Estados de católicos los elecciones, próximas las En ). able/index.shtml

hispanos viven en la pobreza . (Ver el sitio Web referente a la pobreza en Estados Unidos Unidos Estados en pobreza la a referente Web sitio el (Ver . pobreza la en viven hispanos - www.usccb.org/sdwp/placeatthet la desesperación (www.catholiccharitiesusa.org y y (www.catholiccharitiesusa.org desesperación la

viven en la pobreza son blancas, uno de cada cuatro afro americanos y uno de cada cinco cinco cada de uno y americanos afro cuatro cada de uno blancas, son pobreza la en viven el fundamento de todos los esfuerzos efectivos para superar la pobreza, la privación y y privación la pobreza, la superar para efectivos esfuerzos los todos de fundamento el

La pobreza no se distribuye equitativamente. Aunque la mayoría de las personas que que personas las de mayoría la Aunque equitativamente. distribuye se no pobreza La • Los esfuerzos aislados no pueden promover el desarrollo humano integral que es es que integral humano desarrollo el promover pueden no aislados esfuerzos Los

pobreza. pobreza. a pobreza. a l superar para necesarios pasos diversos los tome y complicadas

en una familia sin estos factores tiene un 8 por ciento de probabilidades de crecer en la la en crecer de probabilidades de ciento por 8 un tiene factores estos sin familia una en respuesta efectiva. Se necesita un acuerdo nacional amplio que responda a las causas causas las a responda que amplio nacional acuerdo un necesita Se efectiva. respuesta

en la familia tiene un 80 por ciento de probabilidades de crecer pobre. Un niño nacido nacido niño Un pobre. crecer de probabilidades de ciento por 80 un tiene familia la en por sí mismo resolverá los problemas, o que la acción gubernamental es la única única la es gubernamental acción la que o problemas, los resolverá mismo sí por

están casados y que no se han graduado de la escuela superior, sin alguien que trabaje trabaje que alguien sin superior, escuela la de graduado han se no que y casados están que sólo las instituciones religiosas pueden marcar la diferencia, o en que el mercado mercado el que en o diferencia, la marcar pueden religiosas instituciones las sólo que

Los factores familiares contribuyen a la pobreza. Un niño nacido de padres que no no que padres de nacido niño Un pobreza. la a contribuyen familiares factores Los • Algunos insisten en que la responsabilidad personal es la verdadera respuesta, o en en o respuesta, verdadera la es personal responsabilidad la que en insisten Algunos

ños, esto es, 13 millones de niños, viven en la pobreza. pobreza. la en viven niños, de millones 13 es, esto ños,

Desgraciadamente, algunos grupos promueven un solo elemento en vez de todos. todos. de vez en elemento solo un promueven grupos algunos Desgraciadamente, Estados Unidos. CNS Photo CNS Unidos. Estados

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probabilidades tienes de ser pobre. Uno de cada seis ni seis cada de Uno pobre. ser de tienes probabilidades de Obispos Católicos de los los de Católicos Obispos de económicas y justicia para todos. todos. para justicia y económicas

En los Estados Unidos, cuanto más joven eres más más eres joven más cuanto Unidos, Estados los En • Humano de la Conferencia Conferencia la de Humano ra efectiva cuando otras instituciones fallan y promueva mayores oportunidades oportunidades mayores promueva y fallan instituciones otras cuando efectiva ra

millones de personas. personas. de millones

de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Desarrollo y Paz Justicia, de - mane de actúe humanos, derechos los y dignidad la promueva vulnerables, y débiles

ejecutivo del Departamento Departamento del ejecutivo

estadounidenses vive en la pobreza, o sea, más de 37 37 de más sea, o pobreza, la en vive estadounidenses

, para que esté a la altura de su responsabilidad de proteger a los los a proteger de responsabilidad su de altura la a esté que para , gobierno 4. El El 4.

John Carr es director director es Carr John

La pobreza está muy extendida. Uno de cada ocho ocho cada de Uno extendida. muy está pobreza La • trabajo, y oportunidades de crecimiento; crecimiento; de oportunidades y trabajo,

numerosas preocupaciones morales y políticas. y morales preocupaciones numerosas con salarios decentes, cobertura médica y otros beneficios, una voz en el lugar de de lugar el en voz una beneficios, otros y médica cobertura decentes, salarios con

Los hechos sobre la pobreza en nuestro país producen producen país nuestro en pobreza la sobre hechos Los , para que trabajen por asegurar trabajos trabajos asegurar por trabajen que para , uniones y la la y negocios , los los , mercado 3. El El 3.

tar en el centro del debate nacional en este año electoral. electoral. año este en nacional debate del centro el en tar ayuda; ayuda;

- es necesita también pobres los por preferencia Esta y comunidades y caminen con los pobres y las familias vulnerables prestándoles prestándoles vulnerables familias las y pobres los con caminen y comunidades y

, 15, 22). 15, , Est las familias a enfrentarse a la discriminación y la justicia, hagan fuertes los barrios barrios los fuertes hagan justicia, la y discriminación la a enfrentarse a familias las

Deus Caritas Caritas Deus ( Evangelio del anuncio el y Sacramentos para que ayuden a a ayuden que para comunitarias y confesionales organizaciones iglesias, 2. A las las A 2.

su esencia [de la Iglesia] tanto como el servicio de los los de servicio el como tanto Iglesia] la [de esencia su hagan sacrificios por los hijos; hijos; los por sacrificios hagan

los enfermos y los necesitados de todo tipo, pertenece a a pertenece tipo, todo de necesitados los y enfermos los , para que se eduquen y trabajen, construyan familias fuertes y y fuertes familias construyan trabajen, y eduquen se que para , personas Las 1. 1.

ticar el amor hacia las viudas y los huérfanos, los presos, presos, los huérfanos, los y viudas las hacia amor el ticar ta hace un llamado a: llamado un hace ta És pobreza. la a responder para partes cuatro en estrategia una

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mos a Jesús mismo y en Jesús encontramos a Dios…prac a encontramos Jesús en y mismo Jesús a mos , los obispos de Estados Unidos delinean delinean Unidos Estados de obispos los , “Un lugar en la mesa” la en lugar “Un En su documento documento su En

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prójimo se funden entre sí: en el más humilde encontra humilde más el en sí: entre funden se prójimo . gobierno y mejores políticas e inversiones por parte del del parte por inversiones e políticas mejores y persona cada

en el centro de la vida católica: “Amor a Dios y amor al al amor y Dios a “Amor católica: vida la de centro el en , mejores opciones y comportamientos por parte de de parte por comportamientos y opciones mejores , social y personal responsabilidad responsabilidad

Benedicto XVI sitúa el amor a los pobres y su cuidado cuidado su y pobres los a amor el sitúa XVI Benedicto la doctrina como la experiencia católica insisten en que reducir la pobreza requerirá requerirá pobreza la reducir que en insisten católica experiencia la como doctrina la

, el Papa Papa el , Est Caritas Deus

En su primera encíclica, encíclica, primera su En ir más allá de falsas opciones ideológicas que paralizan la discusión nacional. Tanto Tanto nacional. discusión la paralizan que ideológicas opciones falsas de allá más ir

Por John Carr John Por

El Lugar De La Pobreza En Las Elecciones Del 2008 Del Elecciones Las En Pobreza La De Lugar El 6 Católico de Kentucky Occidental, Septiembre, 2008 Septiembre, Occidental, Kentucky de Católico