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2012 Annual 42301 called forth by name and presented Paid Report as worthy candidates for ordination. for the Diocese The men promised to fulfill the office of Owensboro, of deacon with prayer and dedication, Will Thompson greets Bishop-emeritus pages 10-16. following the example of Christ. Mel Howard Photos John J. McRaith before Mass. 2 May, 2013 Full of Grace to be revealing that in the seminary the Bishop Medley’s Calendar For May 2013: study of Mary found its place within a May 1 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Peter/St. Agnes @ St. Peter, Waverly course entitled “The Christ.” Dear sisters and May 2 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presbyteral Day, Catholic Pastoral Center There are meditations and prayers 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Leo Parish, Murray brothers, aplenty that honor Mary. One of The month of May 4 4:00 p.m. Confirmation, Christ the King, Scottsville the most profound of course is the May 5 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, Precious Blood, Owensboro May in Catholic Rosary. But we do well to note that the May 6 5:00 p.m. Blessing of Baseball Players and Fields, tradition has been mysteries of the Rosary, themes upon Owensboro Catholic Baseball Fields considered the month which we are to meditate as we repeat 6:00 p.m. Appreciation Meal for Faith Formation Leaders, CPC of Mary. For many memorized prayer, generally reflect May 7-8 Catholic Conference of Kentucky Executive Board meeting, of us this observance events in the life and ministry of Jesus. Louisville, KY; Provincial Meeting, Louisville, KY Most Reverend was crystallized by William F. In this month of May I invite May 9 12:00 p.m. Mass and visit to State Penitentiary Medley, Bishop devotion to Mary, us all to join in prayer and reflection 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, Resurrection Parish, Dawson Springs of Owensboro and in particular May upon Mary, whom the Angel Gabriel May 11 10:00 a.m. Graduation, Brescia University, Riverpark Center processions where an declared to be “full of grace.” In the 2:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Joseph Parish, Central City image of the Blessed Mother was moment of our Baptism we too have May 12 8:30 a.m. Mass, Blessing of Steeple and Bell Tower, crowned to signify her title as Queen been full of grace. Mary was able St. Columba Parish, Lewisport of Heaven and Earth. While many to hold that distinction for all time. May 14 7:00 p.m. Graduation, Trinity High School, Hines Center, Owensboro families had a tradition of reciting the Devotion to Mary opens the gate for May 15 8:30 a.m. Diocesan Finance Council Meeting, CPC rosary together, this activity was more each of us to aspire to fullness of grace, 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. William of Vercelli Parish, Marion common in the month of May. fullness of life in Christ. May 16 9:00 a.m. School Mass, OCES K-3 Campus, Owensboro Mary’s place in salvation If your Rosary is perhaps lost May 18 2:00 p.m. Meet with Permanent Deacon Aspirants, history and Church tradition is always Christ the King Parish, Madisonville in the back of a drawer, pull it out. If 7:00 p.m. Graduation, St. Mary High School, Paducah one of deference. Veneration of Mary your household has never prayed the is always a reflection of her accepting May 19 11:00 a.m. Confirmation, St. Stephen Cathedral Rosary together, this month will be a 2:00 p.m. Graduation, Owensboro Catholic High School, the invitation to be the Mother of God. good time to try it. Recall that on his Feasts and festivals to honor Mary are Sportscenter Owensboro first morning as the new Bishop of May 20 9:30 a.m. Personnel Board Meeting, CPC to point to her Son Jesus Christ. Rome, Pope Francis visited the Church 1:30 p.m. Priests’ Council Meeting, CPC In the Gospel event of the of Saint Mary Major to pray before an May 21 9:00 a.m. Staff Mass and Meeting, CPC Annunciation, Mary’s yes is expressed image of the Madonna. 12:00 p.m. Mass and meet with Gasper River Staff, Gasper River as “I am the handmaiden of the Lord.” “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center When in John’s Gospel Jesus’ public Lord is with you. Blessed are you May 22 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Augustine, St. Benedict, St. Anthony ministry is initiated at the wedding among women, and blessed is the fruit Parishes @ St. Augustine Parish Grayson Springs feast of Cana, it is Mary who prods of thy womb, Jesus.” May 23 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Peter of Alcantara Parish, Stanley her special Son and God’s Son to act. May 25 5:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Mary Parish, Franklin Her words to the waiters, “Do whatever May God bless you all. May 26 10:00 a.m. Confirmation, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Owensboro he tells you,” stand as one of the most 2:00 p.m. Mass, Fr. Joe Mills 60 Year Anniversary, profound challenges to discipleship St. Martin Parish, Rome found in the New Testament. +Most Reverend William F. May 28 10-3:00 p.m. Paducah Office Hours, Lourdes Hospital Mary, in her humility, always Medley, Bishop of Owensboro recognized that God’s blessings and graces bestowed upon her were real in Bishop Medley’s calendar for June 2013: that God may be glorified. I found it June 1 10:00 a.m. Priesthood Ordination, St. Stephen Cathedral June 8 5:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Denis Parish, Fancy Farm June 9 10:00 a.m. Confirmation, St. Charles Parish, Bardwell A Message from the Catholic Committee on Scouting June 10-18 Bishops Spring Meeting, San Diego, CA Diocese of Owensboro June 22 7:00 p.m. Mass, Hispanic Youth Retreat and Young Adult, We wish to send a special thank you to Bishop William F. Medley for a wonderful Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center Religious Emblems Mass on March 17, 2013 at St. Stephen’s Cathedral as reported June 23 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, St. Joseph Parish, Mayfield in the April,2013 Western Kentucky Catholic. We recognize the following Scouts June 25 6:30 p.m. Mass, Christian Leadership Institute for their religious achievements: June 27 2:00 p.m. Brescia University Board Meeting Light of Christ: Nathaniel Conley, Matthew Durbin, Johnathan Ford, Landon June 28 Brescia University Board Meeting Reffitt and Slaytonn Reyes. Parvulei Dei:Malcom Reynolds and Oskar Vazquez Ad June 30 10:30 a.m. Mass, Immaculate Conception, Hawesville Altare Dei: Benjamin Conkright, Michael Lewis, Adam Nixon and William Onley

On a final note, please save the date, August 16-18, 2013, when we will have Bishop Medley’s calendar for July 2013: a special retreat to the “Holy Land” area of Kentucky for the 67th Bishop Flaget July 26 9:15 a.m. Mass, Professional Development Day, Catholic School Trail. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kevin Conkright at Principals and Teachers, Holy Name, Henderson [email protected]. July 27 World Youth Day Event, Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center Family Rosary Announces Winners Of DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO May, 2013 3 2013 “Try Prayer! It Works!” Contest PRIEST ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2013 (updated 4/08/2013) PARISH PASTOR Baker, Rev. Jerry: Pastor, St. John the Baptist, Fordsville, Kentucky will continuing as pastor of St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville effective June 11 Bittel, Rev. Pat: Pastor, St. Martin Parish, Rome, Kentucky effective June 11 Ighacho, Rev. John: Pastor, St. Sebastian Parish, Calhoun and St. Charles Parish, Livermore, Kentucky, effective June 11 Okoro, Rev. John: Pastor, St. William/St. Lawrence Parishes, Philpot, Kentucky effective June 11 Riney, Rev. Jerry: Pastor of St. Stephen Cathedral and Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Owensboro, Kentucky effective June 11 Thomas, Rev. John: Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, Kentucky effective June 11 Vaughan, Rev. John: Pastor of Christ the King Parish, Madisonville, Kentucky, effective June 11 PAROCHIAL VICAR Barrera, Rev. Julio: Parochial Vicar of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, as well as assisting with Sacramental Ministry at Saint Susan Parish in Elkton, Kentucky and Saints Mary and James Parish in Guthrie, Kentucky effective June 11 Dillard, Rev. Daniel: Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, Kentucky effective June 11 Geraci, Rev. Kenneth, CPM: Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist, Fordsville, Kentucky will continuing as Parochial Vicar of St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville effective June 11 Harpole, Rev. Ryan: Parochial Vicar of Saint Leo Parish in Murray, Kentucky, and assist in the pastoral ministry of the Newman Center of Murray Madison Warren of Owensboro, Ken., was named a winner in the 2013 “Try State University effective June 11 Prayer! It Works!” Contest. She tied for first place in the 6th Grade category.Jimenez, Rev. Carmelo: Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Bowling Photo submitted by Family Rosary Green, Kentucky, effective June 11 EASTON, Mass. – Family Rosary has announced the winners of the 2013 “Try Prayer! McCarty, Rev. Joshua: Parochial Vicar of Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish, It Works!” contest. The 18th annual national competition – which encourages students to Owensboro, Kentucky, effective June 11 express their faith through art, poetry and prose – attracted nearly 1,100 finalist entries Williams, Rev. Brandon: Parochial Vicar of Saint Thomas More Parish, from across the country. Paducah, Kentucky and Saint Mary Parish, in LaCenter, Kentucky effective Winners from the Diocese of Owensboro June 11 in the sixth grade set are Madison Warren, OTHER APPOINTMENTS at left in the picture here, First Place (TIE, McClure, Rev. Jason: Director to the Diocesan Office for Vocations while Owensboro Catholic 4-6 Campus, and continuing as pastor of St. Leo Parish, Murray, Kentucky effective June 11 Claire Alexandra Johnson, Second Place, Larbes, Deacon Terry: Director of the Ecumenical Office Owensboro Catholic 4-6 Campus. This year, the theme was Joy to the World! Students from kindergarten through 12th grade creatively depicted in various art forms how their The Diocese of Owensboro families are united through prayer and faith. “The lesson of The Nativity helps us appreciate Catholic Directory is now the importance of family, caring and God’s unconditional love,” said Father John Phalen, CSC, National Director of Family Rosary. “The Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary available for iOS teaches us that joyful compassion for all God’s people is essential to a strong faith. and Android When we embrace this, we truly know the meaning of ‘Joy to the World!’” In the United States, up to three winners are chosen per grade: first-place winners are Search for the Diocese of Owensboro awarded $100 U.S., while the sponsoring organization earns $100 U.S and the “Think Good Thoughts” DVD. Runners-up in Grades 6-12 get the “You Will See” DVDs while Grades K-5 receive “The Life of Christ” DVD series from Holy Cross Family Ministries. The 2014 “Try Prayer! It Works!” contest is already underway. This year’s theme is Lord, I believe; Help my unbelief – based on the Fourth Joyful Mystery, The Presentation in the Temple, when Simeon recognizes Jesus as the Messiah. Teachers, parents and students can download the registration form at www.FamilyRosary.org/TryPrayer. For more information, contact Family Rosary at 800-299-7729. 4 May, 2013 Passion of the Christ. Dora gave him the movie as a gift. “I wept and wept. It was such an influential By Carol Hulsey A Profile in Faith moment for me.” Seeing Christ By his own admission, he was the worst One Sunday morning not long ago I sat in his passion was pivotal for his across the table from Jonathan Hartman, a of catechumens. Inwardly, he mocked teachings, joked about the exercise at conversion. “I became a yes man, thirty-ish young man whom I met initially accepting invitations that came through RCIA at Our Lady of Lourdes in mass, characterized the crossed arms against the chest at the Communion queue my way.” For example, one time Owensboro. This is his remarkable and Johnathan accepted an invitation beautiful story of conversion. as a gang sign; ridiculed the church’s exorcism rites. “Would pea soup shoot from his aunt to go to perpetual In 2010 Jonathan hit rock bottom: adoration at 3 am. morally, physically, and financially. He out my head or am I going to be scaling ceilings?” Once he was busy texting In the final days of the RCIA lived as the Prodigal: wine, women, process God exposed Jonathan’s and song. He was a good-time boy who during RCIA, his godmother Dora Hulsey put her hand over his phone and told him heart to love, his love and by the subsisted on every kind of excess, and he Above, Johnathan and Dora Hulsey during in no uncertain terms. “You aren’t ready.” evening of the Vigil, God had was in deep debt. For all his partying, his the RCIA process at Our Lady of Loures Jonathan was struck. “She said the Jonathan right where he wanted heart was dark and lonely. him. The drama, mystery, and Church, Owensboro. His heart exposed Then one dark day his failures crashed exact right thing at the right time, and for a to Love, and prodigal no more, Johnathan change I was listening.” His heart however beauty of Christ entered the heart Hartman, in the picture at left, listens to the in around him. “The hardest decision that had once held only ridicule. I ever had to make was to call home.” was not touched, until he watched the words of the Baptism rite from within the Would his parents help him on his road baptistry of Our Lady of Lourdes church, Owensboro on Holy Saturday, 2013. Photos to reclaiming his life? His parents are by Jeffrey and Carolyn Hartman good people who loved Jonathan, and they showed their unconditional love yet again. From the mountain top, he knew God had richly He moved back home to Owensboro. blessed him. “I experienced Eucharist.” Love In the days that followed, Jonathan beyond measure, communion, peace, community. spent considerable time reflecting on his “How is his life now?” I asked. One word was life. In a dim, undefined way, he realized sufficient: “Lovely.” A year has passed since his he needed God. Despite his efforts, entrance into the Church. The fire of God’s love Jonathan was still struggling mightily with has not dimmed. “God is love” (1John 4:8) is temptation. Fearing he would again spiral Jonathan’s motivation and song. What a drastic out of control, he contacted Our Lady of change from that lonely lost man of only a few Lourdes Director of Religious Education years before! Drew Hardesty. The next thing he knew Johnathan recently gained membership in the he was in the parish’s RCIA. Knights of Columbus, celebrating his 3rd degree exemplification in Bardstown,Ky.

His Grace, the Most Reverend Charles H. Dufour, D.D., C.D., Archbishop of Kingston, the Community of St. Philip Neri, and the Archdiocese of Kingston joyfully announce the Ordination of Brother Brad William Smith to the Order of Deacons through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit conferred by His Grace, the Most Reverend Edgerton Clarke, D.D., C.D. Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston on Sunday, the second day of June, Feast of Corpus Christi, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Thirteen at ten o'clock in the morning. St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fort George Street, Port Antonio, Jamaica

At left, Brother Brad Wm. Smith was institutes in the Ministry of Acolyte conferred by Archbishop Emeritus Donald Reece on Feb. 14, 2013 for the Diocese of Kingston, Jamaica. At right, Brother Brad Wm. Smith was instituted in the Ministry of Lector conferred by Archbishop Charles Dufour on Jan. 27, 2013 in Jamaica. Submitted by Beverly Smith God’s Loving Arms May, 2013 5 Praise Be To God; We Have A New Pope! By Julie Ward Murphy MARIAN OBSERVANCE How exciting it has been for the Universal church with the election AT of our new Pope Francis. I was elated to be a part of history of such great significance as this. I was taking it all in and it moved me in such CARMEL HOME a way words aren’t adequate to describe. When Pope Benedict IVI was elected our new Pope on April 19th 2005 I was at St. Mary’s cemetery 2501 OLD HARTFORD RD. in Whitesville burying my beloved husband. I remember Fr. Pat telling TH us that we have a new Pope and I was happy, I was very happy and reflected on God’s WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 AT 7:00 P.M. message of love and the signs He was giving me in a time of great sorrow. My husband died while holding a St. Benedict medal with a holy relic of the wood of the holy cross. I was comforted and I believed with all my heart God had given me a sign that Steve was in the arms of our almighty Lord. SPEAKER: This historic event that we all have witnessed touched my heart. It was so many emotions. Admiring the humility of Pope Emeritus and watching on TV with such DEACON BILL BACH immense joy and pride of my beloved Catholic faith. As I was gazing at the beautiful face of Pope Francis I was seeing a man of great charity, love, meekness, humbleness, “MARY, SOURCE a sweetness that so many had seen as well as me. In conversation with other Catholics they recognized the same sweetness. We did not know this wonderful man, but we all OF HOPE” felt it in our hearts. Is this also a sign from God? I can only speak for myself and I say with confidence; “Yes, I feel it’s a tremendous gift that so many of us we’re given to have felt many of the same feelings and thoughts of our new Pope Francis. Keith would come home from work and say, “Julie, I am so proud to be a Catholic!” “Everyone is so excited!” The more we learned about Pope Francis humble life and HOLY HOUR WITH EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, that he truly lived a life of servitude it resonated to all. We feel that he can relate to us, especially those who have suffering of some kind in their life. When Pope Francis ROSARY AND REFRESHMENTS. stepped out of the Pope mobile and kissed the man with a severe disability it melted my heart. Because of the Holy Fathers service to the poor and suffering I will see in him an understanding, that he understands our pain and suffering and takes into his SPONSORED BY MARIAN SHRINE COMMITTEE compassionate heart and gives it back to God and prays for our healing. We have a warrior, an alley in our suffering. Pope Francis lives the Gospel, and we saw it on his beautiful face the day he walked out on that balcony as our new Vicar of Christ. Pope Francis asked for our prayers. Let us not forget to lift him up in prayer because I am confident that He needs our love and support just as we need His love and guidance. The Western Kentucky Catholic 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY. 42301 •Publisher: Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of Owensboro • Editor: Mel Howard, [email protected] • Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone: 270-683-1545. Fax: 270-683-6883 • See the present edition and back issues of the WKC Online at http://www. rcdok.org/ministries/communications/WKC_online.php • Story Deadline: 15th of month prior to publication. The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph are asking the The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your home as a direct use of your public to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on the second parish assessment dollars. Sunday of every month to pray for vocations. Exposition of “Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to ensure that there is the Blessed Sacrament will occur from 1 to 5 p.m. at the responsible exchange of freely held and expressed opinion among the People of Motherhouse Chapel in Maple Mount. The adoration will God.” -Pastoral Instruction Of The Means Of Social Communications, #116, Jan. conclude with evening prayer with the Ursuline Sisters. Those 29, 1971. who cannot attend are asked to pray Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor submitted for during that time for new members publication in the Western Kentucky Catholic must be signed and with contact to hear the call to the Ursuline information, may be edited for space, a lack of charity or a lack of clarity, and are Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph or a not necessarily those of the publisher or editor of The Western Kentucky Catholic. vocation within the church. For more Please let us know politely if you find proofing or factual errors in items of this information about the Ursuline Sisters, publication. visit www.ursulinesmsj.org. Please send all Western Kentucky Catholic address additions, Note: There will be no adoration on Sept. 8th address deletions or address changes to Cathy Hagan because of the Mount Saint Joseph Picnic. at [email protected]. 6 May, 2013 One Pencil at a Time By Miriam Kavanagh Sisters of the Lamb of God OWENSBORO,Ky. - The Sisters of the Lamb of God are on a mission, an At Home Mission for the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) that is. One pencil, one notebook, one ruler at a time we collected items and funds from so many members of our community. “For many years I was inspired by the Spirit to do something for the people of Appalachia,” said Sr. Audrey Mary, formation directress of the Sisters of the Lamb of God. CAP serves all 13 Appalachian states, but focuses on Eastern Kentucky, which has a Fr. Tony Jones of The Immaculate blesses the car poverty rate as high as 41 percent and an and mission before the Sisters of the Lamb of God unemployment rate as high as 16 percent. deliver the school supplies to Mt. Vernon, Kentucky The mission Sr. Audrey Mary felt most where they will be distributed in July. called to was their partnership from home program. “It was a very specific and CAP volunteers help unload the school supplies from one of the two concrete way to help people from home.” cars it took to deliver all the items. Owensboro Catholic Middle School was the first group we reached out to, and they took it on as a Lenten project. The students greatest needs is nurses. If you have any questions or want to volunteer were generous and supplied us with in anyway, Sr. Robbie is willing to speak with you. She can be reached at boxes upon boxes of supplies. Churches (859) 339-4262. and Arise groups showed tremendous We will be partnering with CAP again in the fall for their Compassion charity. The Immaculate Society of St. Basket Program which provides the elderly and disabled with personal Vincent de Paul, Teacher’s Aid, Wal-Mart, care and comfort items. We are looking forward to taking Owensboro to Occupational Therapy at the Health Park, Appalachia again. and friends contributed as well. Sr. Audrey In the photo below, OCMS students donated enough school supplies Mary gave two interviews to speak about Unloading supplies in Appalachia: Sr. Debra Ann to fill up the trunk for the Sisters of the Lamb of God and Christian our new mission, one to Suzi Bartholomy (l) and Sr. Robbie Pentecost (r) unload just a couple Appalachian Project partnership. of the Messenger-Inquirer and another to of the many boxes of school supplies. Steve Baker at 102.7 FM Sports Radio The Game. On April 2, we delivered two carloads of supplies to Mt. Vernon with the aid of Becky Franey, of Blessed Mother parish. “It was like taking Owensboro to Appalachia,” noted Sr. Audrey Mary. Sr. Robbie Pentecost of the Franciscan Sisters of Oldenburg has been the manager of Christian Partners for eight years at CAP. “We don’t do our work without the support of our volunteers,” said Sr. Robbie. “We do quadruple the amount of work we could do because of our volunteers.” The Christian Appalachian Project offers a variety of services: counseling, child development, summer camp, after-school programs, in-school programs, home repairs, in-home respite, a thrift store and food pantry, family advocacy, school reading, help for special needs children, spousal abuse program, and much more. Sr. Audrey Mary was very moved by all that CAP has to offer. “[When] I learned about their long-term and short-term ways to incorporate the gifts of people, whether they are small gifts or professional gifts there is a place for everybody—this is a reflection of the Kingdom.” There is always a need for volunteers at CAP, and one of their May, 2013 7 Angela & the Gift of Contemplation Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 Retreat Hours: This retreat day will 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. focus on Saint Angela Merici, the founder Retreat Facilitators: of the Ursuline order, Sister Marietta Wethington and how she lived Sister Ann McGrew both contemplation Join us for: and action in her life. Prayer, Sharing and Quiet Reflection The $20 fee includes a light lunch.

Contact Kathy McCarty to register: 270-229-4103 ext. 802 [email protected] www.ursulinesmsj.org

M ount Saint JoSeph ConferenCe and retreat Center Calendar of upCoMing eventS May 2013 June 2013 1 Owensboro Catholic 8 Associates and Sisters Day 6th graders’ Prayer Day 13 Study of the Catholic 3-5 Glory Conference Women’s Catechism for Adults Retreat 13-15 Y-DOSA Summit 8 Holy Name 2nd graders’ 23-28 Christian Leadership Environmental Day Institute (CLI) Retreat 9 Study of the Catholic 28-30 Come and See Weekend Catechism for Adults (for young adult Catholic women)* 11 Yarn Spinning Day July 2013 13 Nursing Retreat 6 Private Wedding Reception 15 Nursing Retreat 10-12 Ursuline Community Days 18-19 MSJ Alumnae Weekend 13 St. Alphonsus Picnic 26-6 Glenmary Sisters’ Chapter 14-21 Women Religious and Retreat Conference and Directed 31-6 Come and Serve Week for Retreats girls ages 13-16* 21-27 St. John Michigan Youth – Center-sponsored programs are in Owensboro Habitat BOLD type. Please call to register. August 2013 To register or schedule an event, 3 Yarn Spinning Day call Kathy McCarty: 270-229-0206 4-11 St. Francis de Sales/St. [email protected] Louis Choir Retreat Located 12 miles west of Owensboro, Ky., on Hwy. 56 8 Study of the Catholic Catechism for Adults 17 Angela Retreat Day Our Tuesday evening Lenten Arise group at St. Romuald, Hardinsburg, initiated 23-25 Spirit & Truth Conference a collection for Clear Choices. Clear Choices is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young mothers and their babies. Through the generosity *Contact Sister Martha Keller: of the parishoners, we were able to donate many much needed items for mother 270-229-4104 and child. Bottom left and going clockwise: Kathy Ables, Jannette Wethington, www.ursulinesmsj.org [email protected] Erin O'Donoghue, Mary Jo Rankin, Sarah O'Reilly, Jason Glaros, an Deacon Mike Wiedemer. St. Romuald Parish photo 8 May, 2013 the Masses celebrated during the Octave of Easter, I inadvertently prayed for “our Greetings from Bani. pope, Benedict”. Some dear lady in the By Father Stan Puryear congregation yelled out, “Francis”. Two Ahh, what a great time of the year and minutes later, still trying to recoup from what a great time in the Church we are the event, I misspoke the name of our Lord experiencing. Though the celebration of and Savior, Jesus Christ. Not one person the Holy Week is wonderful as becomes seemed to mind that at all. I am certain that evident the depth of the meaning of our Holy Father Francis would be humbled or salvation through the incredible sacrificial amused (or both) by the development. and awesome love of God, it is tiring Not all is paradise here in the land of physically, emotionally, and spiritually paradise. December saw me hospitalized to most priests. In this parish, having for a few days with a case of dengue sixteen communities means lots of work, fever, compliments of a nasty mosquito. making full use of the many options that Fortunately, I had a simple case of the the liturgical rubrics provide, along with a disease rather than the hemorrhagic case bit of creative ingenuity for the situations that involves things that I don’t even want not covered. Good Friday began at 7am, to think about. (But if you have a strong with Stations of the Cross throughout the stomach, feel free to look it up on the entire parish, with a station at each of the internet.) At any rate, I learned much more communities. After a reenactment of the about the Dominican medical system than Passion and then the liturgical Passion and I wanted to learn, so much so that if I ever Arriving for Mass: for the people in the countryside, transportation generally Adoration of the Cross, the day ended at see a mosquito near me in the future, I am 9pm with the one meal of the day: a glass means walking or motorcycle. Motorcycle taxis, known as “conchos”, are used frequently. Photo submitted by Father Stan Puryear. going to book the next flight to Miami in of red and a poor attempt at paella. the event I need more medical treatment. After Easter, work really begins. diocesan details: it is merely a day of the Holy Father has said and done. And I predict that the coming year is going to be During the Octave of Easter, each of the fostering fraternity among the clergy. And the man hasn’t even held the position for even more painful and taxing on me: the communities in the parish here celebrates it is the one meeting that no priest ever even a month!!!!! parish has decided to build a new church an Easter Mass with their pastor, which misses. Though I’m not sure why or how, How cool it is to see the Holy Spirit at building. After pastoring St. Joseph means two Easter Masses per day for an the sense of brotherhood among priests work in the selection of our Holy Fathers: Church in Bowling Green as the church entire week. In parishes in the United here in the Dominican Republic is felt Pope John Paul II and his love for the building was restored, I wanted nothing to States, priests and parishioners get so more strongly than in the United States. youth, Pope Benedict and his love for do with construction ever again. overwhelmed by the celebration of Holy Though many theories abound regarding Tradition, and now Pope Francis and his As I grow older, however, I find that Week that we often forget about the Easter the issues, my impression is that the basic love for the poor. Each brings gifts to the God doesn’t always ask me what I want. Octave. That isn’t a criticism: it is a simplicity of survival builds fraternity. ministry and office of Vicar of Christ and The situation here called for something to reality. Holy Week involves a significant Living with and working among the poor each builds on the work of the previous be done. Mass attendance is such that not number of details that come only once a in unintentional solidarity does have its pontiff. What a great example for all everyone fits in the building during Mass. year, and there is always that one item rewards. who dedicate their lives to ministry in the So long as it isn’t raining, that isn’t much that is only used once a year that was That topic, of course, provides reason Church. of a problem, as people stand outside and put in storage last year but no one can for a moment to speak of His Holiness, One final note of how popular the new look in through the windows. But after remember where it was placed, leading Holy Father Francis, First Pope of the Holy Father has become: during one of years of hurricanes and some of the most to a massive search of several hours until Americas. Spring has sprung in the Church voracious termites imaginable, finally someone remembers that it was with a fresh breeze of the current building is starting placed in the pastor’s office. After that aggiornamento. At least, he Ursuline Sisters help people become who to fall apart. Work began happens daily for a week, along with the that is the perspective on a new building nearly ten energy and drama and awesomeness of the from here in the TGod intends them to be. years ago, but for some reason Easter Vigil, by the time a pastor comes Dominican Republic, the Have you considered religious life as a sister? that no one can explain, it to the last Easter Sunday Mass, the only land where first the Gospel stopped. So we’re going to reached America and Perhaps you know Sister Mary Celine Weidenbenner. source of energy he has left is thinking She has been an educator for 46 years, and now helps finish what was started. The about taking three days off to think about where the first Mass was shape young minds and hearts at Mary Carrico Memorial current budget is 6 million absolutely nothing important. In my case, celebrated in the Western School in Knottsville. The Ursuline mission is to proclaim pesos, or US$150,000. We there are five Easter Sunday Masses plus Hemisphere, in La Isabela, Jesus through education and Christian formation in the will build what we can as we an additional eleven during the Easter on the northern coast of spirit of our founder, Saint Angela Merici. Ask Sister have the money and then raise Octave. So the time off comes a week later Hispaniola. And already, Mary Celine about her life as an Ursuline Sister of Mount more money for the next stage. than when working in the United States. results are showing here in Saint Joseph. To learn more about us, visit www.ursulinesmsj.org. Given all that, I think I’ll need On Monday of the Second Week of the Church. A newfound many more priestly relaxation Easter, all the priests in the Diocese of Baní sense of hope is emerging, Contact Sister Martha days at the beach. gather for a post-Easter day of relaxation and even in my parish, Keller, director of Editor’s Note: To read the at a beach house that belongs to a friend people have told me that vocation ministry Spanish version of this article, of the bishop. The day involves no work, they are returning to 270-229-4104 [email protected] turn to Mayo, 2013 5. no pastoral planning, no discussion of Church because of what May, 2013 9 2013 Parish Picnic Schedule DATE SERVING TIME PARISH May 10-11 International Barbecue Festival Downtown, Owensboro May 18 11:00 a.m. Carmel Home, Owensboro May 26 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville June 1 4:00 p.m. Precious Blood, Owensboro June 1 3:00 p.m. Saint Joseph, Leitchfield Here is the schedule for the upcoming summer camp program at Gasper River June 1 5:00 p.m. St. Ann, Morganfield Catholic Youth Camp. The way the summer works out, we’ve got an extra week June 1 10:00 a.m. St. Michael the Archangel, Oak Grove of camp this summer! This is building to be our biggest summer ever!!! We’re June 8 4:00 p.m. St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro shooting for 50 campers for 9 weeks! Don’t miss out on another great summer of June 15 3:00 p.m. St. Romuald, Hardinsburg fun, faith and friends at camp. June 15 3:00 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro June 29 5:00 p.m. St. Peter, Waverly 2013 Summer Camp Schedule June 29 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Date Camp Grade Cost July 6 2:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Peonia 5/27 - 5/31 Eucharistic Life 18 and over $50 July 6 3:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Axtel (Rough River) 6/2 – 6/7 Expedition I 5th & 6th Grade $250 July 6 11:30 a.m. St. Denis, Fancy Farm 6/9- 6/14 Quest I 7th & 8th Grade $250 July 13 4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph 6/16 – 6/19 Explorer I 3rd & 4th Grade $150 July 20 11:30 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. St. Charles, Bardwell 6/23 – 6/28 Camp LIFE I High School $250 July 20 4:00 p.m. St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley 6/30 – 7/5 Camp LIFE II High School $250 July 27 4:00 p.m. St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady 7/7 – 7/12 Expedition II 5th & 6th Grade $250 July 27 3:00 p.m. St. Paul, Leitchfield. 7/14 – 7/19 Camp LIFE III High School $250 July 28 4:00 p.m., parish family picnic, St. Anthony, Browns Valley 7/21 – 7/26 Quest II 7th & 8th Grade $250 Aug. 3 11:00 a.m. St. Jerome, Fancy Farm 7/28 – 7/31 Explorer II 3rd & 4th Grade $150 Aug. 3 Noon Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro 7/28 – 8/2 High Adventure High School $300 Aug. 3 5:00 p.m. St. Martin, Rome Aug. 10 4:00 p.m. Blessed Mother, Owensboro Registrations for the 2013 Summer Camp season are coming in at a record Aug. 17 3:00 p.m. (EST) Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington pace! Please visit www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org for all the information you’ll Aug. 24 4:30 p.m. St. Columba, Lewisport need to attend camp this summer! Please call our office at 270-781-2466 if you Aug. 25 1:00 p.m parish family picnic, St. Thomas More,Paducah have any questions about our summer camp program. We can’t wait to see you this Sept. 7 11am to 9 pm St. John the Evangelist, Paducah summer!!! Sept. 7 4:30 p.m. St. Agnes, Uniontown Sept. 8 11:30 a.m. Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount Sept 13-14 Holy Name Fall Festival, Henderson Sept. 14 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Summer Camp is Almost Here! Sept. 15 12:00 Noon Immaculate Conception, Hawesville By Ben Warrell all nations!” We are incredibly excited Sept. 15 11:00 a.m. St. Lawrence/St. William Parishes We love this time of year here at Gasper to dive into this topic with the campers, Sept. 21 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro River Catholic Youth Camp! It seems especially with Pope Francis leading the Sept. 21 4:00 p.m. Christ the King, Madisonville that everything is filled with excitement Church by example on just how to do this! Sept. 22 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville as summer camp draws near. This year Mix in a ton of friends, new and old, all Sept 28 3:00 p.m. Immaculate, Owensboro is even more exciting with the addition kinds of camp activities, the Sacraments Sept. 29 St. Leo, Murray of our new Giant Swing activity!!! This and the teachings of the Church and this Sept. 29 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph, Central City challenge helps young people understand summer, just like each one before it, will Oct. 6 12:00 Noon Rosary Chapel Feast Day Picnic, Paducah their choices and the consequences of be better than the last. those choices. The camper is lifted up Camp is a wonderful and safe place night security person watches over camp forms you’ll need for camp. We’re already through a series of pulleys by the rest of for your child or children to grow in faith each night. way ahead of last years pace for registrations their team up to forty feet in the air. Any and to discover who God is calling them We also understand that the economy so fill out your forms and send them in as soon height they reach, they may pull the release to be. The camper’s all around safety- is very tough right now. Our camp fees are as you can so make sure you get a spot at the to swing out and enjoy the ride! So far, physical, spiritual and mental/emotional- some of the most affordable in the country camp of your choice. everyone who has ridden the swing has are our staff’s biggest concern. All staff for a week long camp experience. We do not We spend so much effort and energy shared that it’s the greatest ride they’ve and volunteers go through back ground want money to be an issue when is comes to making sure our kids have all the training been on. The Giant Swing will be an checks and reference checks in order to a child having an encounter with God and they can for sports, academics and music. excellent addition to the many challenges be here. All staff are trained in First Aid/ the Catholic Faith. If you need financial Why not make an additional investment in already here at camp. CPR and a camp health care provider is assistance for camp, we ask that you check your child’s faith! Camp has been a tool for Our theme for this summer came from always on site when campers are present. with your parish to see how they can assist and life changing experiences that help young Pope Emeritus Benedict’s letter to the We utilize at least two deep counselors in then check with our office at 270-781-2466. people grow closer to God and the Catholic young people for world youth day. The each sleeping are to ensure proper safety Our website, www.gasperriverretreatcenter. Church. We are so excited for this summer theme itself is “Go and make disciples of and supervision for all campers. And a org has all the information, costs, dates and and can’t wait to see you here at camp! DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO 2012 Annual Report

Seminarian Appreciates the Hospitality and the Support from the Diocese May, 2013 17 By Basilio feel it. let me know that they pray for me; espe- of faith, some joyful and some hard ones, Az Cuc, I did not know how I was going to cially the ones from the children. Because but I believe that God has been with me Owensboro Dioce- make the connection with the people in of your great hospitality, I feel like I have and I trust that he will be with me through san Seminarian the diocese. I was a little afraid, shy, and a big family in Western Kentucky. the end. I am thankful to him. I am also My name is my English was limited. I thought that I Since I became a seminarian for the thankful to the Virgin Mary, our Moth- Basilio Az Cuc had to do for myself, but I was surprised Diocese of Owensboro, I have been in er, for being with me and for protecting and I am a sem- that the people of the diocese were the four seminaries. “Nuestra Señora del me. In the same way, I am grateful to the inarian studying ones who received me with a great hos- Camino” in Sololá, Guatemala, “Semi- diocese and in a special way to Father to be a priest for pitality. Especially the members of the nario Hispano de Guadalupe” in Mexico Andy Garner, who has walked with me Basilio Az Cuc the Diocese of Serra Club; they hosted me for dinner City, “Saint John Vianney” in St. Paul, in the process of formation as a good fa- Owensboro. I am and they talked to me. They helped me Minnesota, and now I am in “Saint Mein- ther and a good friend. I am also thankful originally from Guatemala. Eight years to realize that I was not among strangers, rad” in Indiana; curiously each seminary to Bishop Medley and Bishop Emeritus ago, when I came for my first visits to the but among brothers and sisters who care is closer to the diocese geographically. John McRaith for their trust and support. diocese, I was a little afraid because Ow- for me. Also I am coming closer to priesthood. Without the grace of God and without the ensboro was a new place for me; it was a Likewise, I have been impressed Hopefully, after my formation and ordi- support of the diocese I would not be able new people with a different culture, dif- during these years when I met “people,” nation, I will come to serve in the diocese. to follow my vocation. ferent language, and different values. In brothers and sisters at diocesan events or This year is my eighth year of seminary I am eager to continue my formation 2005, when I became a seminarian for the when I visit their parishes and they tell formation. I firmly believe that it is God to priesthood. Please continue praying for diocese, I knew that I was already a part me that they have prayed for me since I who wants me to be a minister of his in me and for all seminarians and priests. of the community because we share the became a seminarian. I also appreciate the Church. I have had many experiences Thank you brothers and sisters. same faith, but in some ways, I did not the greeting cards that people have sent to

Catholic Schools Give Young Ministers Early Start in Training On April 18, 2013 Owensboro Catholic Elementary Schools K-3 kindergartners served as liturgical ministers for the weekly school Mass with Father Julian Ibemere, pastor of Saint Pius Tenth Church, Owensboro, presiding. In the photo at left servers for Fr. Julian were Jacob Warren and Lance Dickens; Cross Bearer Jackson Howard. In the photo second from left, three of the Song Leaders shared a mic Elly Danner, Macy Foreman, and MiKayla Waninger. In the photo second from right above, Reader Aubrey Randolph invited the assembly to say the Response. In the photo at top right, Reader Tucker Ray proclaimed the First Reading. Mel Howard Photos.

Him save His babies. Over 53 million U.S. some who would like to send in monthly citizens murdered at the hands of their own amounts of your choice. mother because it is legal. I have heard from so many….”I’ve Our Cries for The Gospel of Life Must Be Heard Because of the changing of times, having been aiming to do this for years”……”It’s Dear Editor: poem says it so well: to book & pay for rooms, also sign a time I take a stand…take the Lord’s hand I was over-whelmed with JOY reading YES contract & put down a deposit for buses and commit to do what I can!” You will the March issue of the Western Kentucky Save my wolves and by December, we would like for you to never regret! Catholic. FIVE PAGES devoted to ending Save my woods and sign-up to hold your seat on the bus. If Our cries MUST be heard! That God abortion and the stories of the buses Save my owls you can walk, are in good health to ride will not ask us, “Did you succeed?”, that trekked to Washington D.C. for the BUT be aware a bus for 16 hours(stops every 2-3 hours), but will ask “Did you try?” and we can National March for Life in January. Their That everytime pray to discern if this is something that you answer, “Yes, Lord, we did try.” joined voices and actions unified to incite You save can do. Call Dick Murphy at 270-683- - Nancy Wolf our Legislature to sanction a respect for An unborn child 1545 and put your name on the list. First P.S. Direct all correspondence to GOSPEL ALL life from the moment of conception You save Christ and foremost we need prayer. For those OF LIFE COMMITTEE, GOSPEL OF to natural death. They answered God’s call - DRW, O.S.B. who can’t commit to the trip – perhaps you LIFE, c/o Dick Murphy – Catholic Pastoral to do what they could do and take a stand My prayer is for more crusaders to can pray and make a financial contribution Center, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY to help save His babies. The following commit to picking up Christ’s cross to help to help defer expenses. There could be 42301. 18 May, 2013 “as pastors, not as politicians.” They Reflections on the Gift of Peace indicated that they “could not remain silent By Richard with you. As the Father has sent me, so on temporal activities “as acts within the in the face of such danger” and that they Murphy I send you.” John tells us that Jesus did moral order” (#150.) A unity between were “simply trying to live up to the call Two significant something really unique, he breathed on our faith and our actions is needed; solid of Jesus to be peacemakers in our own anniversaries this them and said “Receive the Holy Spirit. Christian education will help us achieve time and situation” (#331.) They went on spring prompted this If you forgive the sins of any, they are this unity (#152-153.) We need to learn to to say that “we need a ‘moral about face.’ reflection on the gift forgiven them; if you retain the sins of distinguish between false philosophical The whole world must summon the moral of peace and Catholic any, they are retained.” The disciples ideas and movements derived from them courage and technical means to say ‘no’ to social teaching. Fifty were given authority to grant peace with (#159.) We as Christians need prudence in nuclear conflict; ‘no’ to weapons of mass years ago on April God through the forgiveness of sins by determining when to collaborate with non- destruction; ‘no’ to an arms race which 11, 1963, not long the power of the Holy Spirit. Easter and Christians in social and economic affairs robs the poor and the vulnerable; and ‘no’ after the Cuban Pentecost are linked in the gift of peace (#160.) Pope John, in his closing remarks, to the moral danger of a nuclear age which Missile Crisis and the that the Church communicates to the world said “Peace will be an empty sounding places before humankind indefensible building of the Berlin Wall, when it looked in the power of the Holy Spirit. word unless it is founded on the order choices of constant terror or surrender. like these events would lead to nuclear Peace is a state of mind and heart which the present document has outlined Peacemaking is not an optional war between the United States and the that is prized by every one of us, as well in confident hope: an order founded on commitment. It is a requirement of our Soviet Union, Pope John XXIII wrote as communities, states and nations. A gift truth, built according to justice, vivified an faith. We are called to be peacemakers, not and published an encyclical letter entitled, of peace is often taken for granted until integrated by charity and put into practice by some movement of the moment, but by Pacem in Terris, or Peace on Earth. Thirty it is lost by acts committed against us, in freedom (#167.) The teaching in Peace our Lord Jesus. The content and context years ago on May 3, 1983, the US bishops or our community. It also can be lost by on Earth was a guide to the Church on the of our peacemaking is set, not by some published a pastoral letter on war and peace what we have done or have failed to do to issue of peace for decades. It served as a political agenda, or ideological program, entitled The Challenge of Peace: God’s another. I have heard it said, and believe beginning point for the U.S Bishops when but by the teaching of his Church” (#333.) Promise and Our Response. This pastoral it to be true, that sin takes us farther than they took up the issue 20 years later. We can learn much from Catholic social letter was written during the tense and we want to go, makes us stay longer In their pastoral letter, The teaching and the little shared here is not dangerous times of what became the death than we want to stay, and costs us more Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise meant to be a conclusive summary for throes of the Soviet Union. Both of these than we want to pay. Whether we are the and Our Response, the U.S Bishops in these writings, but an invitation to take documents are important contributions to victims of acts committed against us, or 1983 were confronted with the clash of up these living documents and discover the body of work that makes up Catholic are the perpetrator of sins against others, two super powers dangerously close to what they can teach us about the issues of social teaching. They were written when the net result is same: a loss of peace. We a nuclear showdown. How could the our on time. the peace of the world was very much in like the disciples grieve, are filled with Church impact so great a concern? The The peace of the world is in danger danger. Each generation faces threats to dread and can suffer with despair. We Bishops tried something entirely new during our time. We are often tempted as peace and our own time is no different. need to make peace with God, and that with the development of this document. individuals to go home and lock out the Each of us might pause and reflect during restoration of peace is available to us by It was the first to be developed by the world. We are tempted as church to gaze the Easter and the Pentecost seasons on the the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church, Bishops as a result of open dialogue, and inward and look to meeting our own needs. gift of peace given us as individuals and of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Why consensus based drafting process. Both Where do we turn for the inspiration and collectively as a community. What makes don’t we all resolve to take advantage of clergy and laity had access to the drafts of direction to meet the challenges in our for peace and how do we preserve it? that wonderful gift and receive peace with the document as it was prepared and could Day? The Scriptures and Catholic social The seasons of Easter leading into God in the Sacrament? comment on it as it went through changes. teaching are a very good place to start. Pentecost offer us a good place to start on a Experiencing peace in our own This helped the document to receive a great We can clearly see from them that Jesus reflection on the gift of peace. After Jesus’ hearts is a start, but what guidance is there deal of public attention and let the bishops bids us to receive His peace despite the death and resurrection, the apostle John for reaching peace between peoples? We speak with unusual authority. circumstances we may find ourselves in at in his Gospel, chapter 20:19-22, reported are fortunate to have two prime examples The Bishops made it clear that the arms the moment and to share this peace with that the disciples were hidden behind a in the encyclical letter and pastoral letter race was immoral. The policy of the the world of people so much in need of it. locked door in the place where they were already cited above. day followed by the military was that May the love of God, the peace of the staying “for fear of the Jews.” After all, The encyclical, Peace on Earth, of nuclear deterrence, and the Bishops risen Christ and the fellowship of the Holy they knew what the authorities did to Jesus, reads as fresh today as in 1963. It was the addressed it. They said it could only Spirit be with all of us this Easter and and it was rational to conclude that they first encyclical addressed not only to the be acceptable as a “provisional” ethic. Pentecost. May we pray for the courage would be next to receive such horrifying leaders of the Church and the faithful, but Catholic teaching was the source of both to live in peace and share it with others. punishment. also to “all men of good will.” In it, Pope just war theory and much teaching on “Peace be to you.” Just at that moment of grief, dread, John XXIII teaches us that peace can only nonviolence. The just war theory even Richard Murphy is Director, Office of and despair, the resurrected Lord Jesus be established if the social order set down begins with a “presumption against war.” Social Concerns, Diocese of Owensboro appeared in their midst and said quite by God is followed. He sketches out a In their conclusions, The Bishops spoke simply “Peace be with you.” What a sight it list of rights and duties to be followed by must have been and what a greeting for the individuals, public authorities, national SUMMER CAMPS FOR GIRLS - Make plans now for Camp Mari- disciples! John indicated that Jesus showed governments, and the world community. an, Summer Camp filled with fun, food, fire, prayer, and friends. This Camp for girls them his hands and side, and only then, did Pope John offers us many clear ideas on who are currently in 5-8th grade is June 17-19. Camp takes place by Lake Marian the disciples rejoice to see the Lord. Jesus what makes for peace. Here are a few. We the Sisters of St. Benedict's in Ferdinand, Indiana. Camp size limited to 50 campers. calmed them with His peace, and suddenly as citizens should take an active role in Register online at www.thedome.org/vocation

In the photo at left, On Saturday, March 23rd, the St. Romuald Easter Egg Hunt was held with a total of 88 kids hunting candy filled eggs and receiving prizes. Above, All those present at the Egg Hunt signed cards and they were mailed to the active military of St. Romuald Parish. Signing the cards are Brianna Poole, Luke Walz, Shelbey Walz and Paige Waddell. Submitted by Kim Brumfield Monte Cassino pilgrimages to be held in May

Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for the Sundays in May. The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service ends with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Speakers and topics for the pilgrimages are:

• May 5 – Br. Philipp Steiner, OSB, “Living in the House of Mary” • May 12 – Fr. Joseph Cox, OSB Noah Finley and his sister, Haley “Mary, Our Mother” Barnett, children of Samantha Finley, • May 19 – Novice Matthew St. Ann Interparochial School students, grades PK thru 8, participated in a received their First Holy Communion Sprauer, OSB, “Mary, Model of Penny Challenge during the Lenten season. Students collected over $2,200 and on Easter Sunday at St. Lawrence proceeds from the Penny Challenge will be to give back to the community. Parish with Father Ray Clark Hospitality” United Community Bank - Sturgis branch employees helped to count presiding at the holy Mass. They • May 26 – Novice Bradley the money. Portions of the proceeds were used to provide Easter food baskets were RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation Jensen, OSB, “Mary, Full of to members of our community. Members of Y-Club and Beta Club shopped at of Children) candidates under the Grace” Alps to make food purchases. Students who participated: Front Row, L/R: direction of Nancy Greenwell, the Fallon Scates, Emily Greenwell, Anna Wheatley, Macy Peak, Kassidy Luttrell, parish's DRE (DIrector of Religious Services begin at 2 p.m. Central Colt Scates, Kent Davis Back Row, L/R: Jordan Stewart, Lauren Willett, Marissa Education.) It was an extra joyful day Daylight Time. The public is invited. Nelson, Hannah Buckman, Christopher Hagedorn, Christian Lovell as they celebrated both Easter and the The Monte Cassino Shrine is located Club sponsors Mrs. Jennifer Wurth, Mr. Gary Long, Mrs. Vicky Collins, blessing of receiving the Sacrament one mile east of the Archabbey on State Mrs. Brigette Mallory, and Mrs. Jennifer Greenwell helped the students purchase of the Holy Eucharist for the first time. and prepare food baskets. Submitted by Beth Hendrickson Larena Lawson Photo Highway 62 in St. Meinrad, IN. 20 May, 2013 OCES 6th Grade Science Fair The Owensboro Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus recently held a Science Fair competition. Below is a list of students who placed in the competition. First: Jade Flaherty, Josafina Garcia, Isabel Hayden, Jayden Hall, Rachel Kyle, Reisz Krampe, Andrew Meyer, Kennedy Roberts, Sam Polio, Madison Warren, and Tim Settles. Second: Keaton Durham, Aubry Hendricks, Katie Hampel, Hannah Latham, Elizabeth Ladnier, Claire Johnson, Mary Clare Mills, Grace Millay, Kevin Ralph, Nick Mills, and Samuel Self. Third: Ivory Houle, Madelyn Hempen, Zachary Hardesty, Genarose Jones, Grace Jacob, Makayla McCarty, Katie Murphy, Hannah Padgett, Foster Roach, Austin Stallings, and Mattie McFadden. Some of the judges for the Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Grade Science Fair received directions and got right to the work of deciding which projects would place in the competition. Fr. Brandon Williams, Associate Pastor for Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat experiment technique, and their findings. All the judges St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, and Daviess County Judge- Center, reads carefully the student project’s appreciated the use of the scientific method which the Executive Al Mattingly listened to Mr. Jeff Sorce, 6th explanation of the literature review for their sixth-graders used to learn more about life’s processes. Grade Science teacher, who showed them the projects experiment, the listing of the variables, the Mel Howard Photos they were to judge March 26, 2013 in the OCS 4-6 Center gym. At right, Sister Ann McGrew, OSU, Director of Saint Thomas More Welcomes New Members PADUCAH,Ky. - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) group met each week beginning August, 2012 to prepare individuals to join the Catholic Church. The Easter Vigil was a special day for the Candidates and Catechumens as they professed their faith and experienced full communion with the Church at St. Thomas more during the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 31, 2013. Each Catechumen was baptized and each candidate confirmed during this special celebration.

Habitat For Humanity Student Volunteers New members and sponsors: front row (L-R): Sherry Harpole, Lori Hatton, Help to Build Safe, Affordable Homes Trina Vaughn, Michelle Marquardt, Josh Esper, Donna Monk, Natasha Kimble, 40 students from University of KY Habitat for Humanity Chapter spent their Jay Barber, Grace Babbs, Shawn Barber; middle row (L-R): Dan Merges, Roger spring break framing House #107 for Owensboro Habitat for Humanity. Members Kephart, Rodger Harrison, Karen Phillips, Cindy Erickson, Sr. Lucy Bonifas, Eileen of the Owensboro Catholic Habitat chapter (pictured in front)took lunch to them Segebarth, Scott Babbs; back row (L-R): Dolores Webber, Mary Jo Lewis, Cheryl on Friday and then visited the site where they were framing the house. UK Harrison, Fr. Patrick Reynolds, Pat Cairney, Genie Lasoski, Houston Babbs, Drew kids come every spring to frame a house in Owensboro. Also pictured are the Barber. Not pictured: Kelly Butts, Lori Meredith, Skylar MarquardtPhoto by Missy wonderful men and women who work with Habitat building every day. Photo by Eckenberg Bev Howard Daughters of Christ May, 2013 21 Women’s REC Team and Residents Find Many Common Characteristics, Commit to Be Daughters of Christ By Sharrie Cinnamond OWENSBORO,Ky. - On February 22, 2013 the team for the Women’s REC (Residents Encounter Christ) gathered in the lobby of the Daviess County Detention Center. While we were a bit nervous, we were also excited and ready to meet the 30 residents who would be joining us for the weekend. As we gathered in the Chapel and got to know one another, we began to form a community of love and support. We discovered we had many things in common – most of us are mothers or grandmothers, we often struggle with the issues of self-image and we all have our addictions. Whether its addiction to alcohol, drugs, chocolate, food, or the internet, we realize it can cause us to focus less on the things we should be doing. As we shared with one another, prayed and worshipped together, we found that by giving our lives to the Lord and letting Him lead us, we could become the person He created us to be. By Sunday afternoon when the weekend closed, each of us had either renewed or made a commitment to be daughters of Christ. Immigration Reform Owensboro Catholic 4-6 Campus presents Club Scientific Advocacy Training Congress and the Obama administration have begun a serious effort to reshape our immigration laws and the U. S. Bishops want to be sure the legislation reflects our Catholic values. Beginning with Pope Pius XII and continuing to the present certain clear principles have guided our advocacy on behalf of the strangers and how to welcome them. A wealth of information is available on the USCCB Justice For Immigrants website and a statement by our own bishops is available elsewhere on this site. On May 16, the Catholic Conference ClubScientific, LLC is an Atlanta, Georgia based company founded on the principle that parents want to provide their of Kentucky is sponsoring a workshop children with exciting, challenging, and life impacting academic enrichment experiences. The company is committed to at St. James Parish in Elizabethtown demonstrating how science works in the real world by providing activities in veterinary medicine, robotics, forensics, for pastors and other parish and church video game creation, food science, paleontology, engineering, chemistry and biology, astronomy, oceanography, leaders from the dioceses of Louisville emergency medicine and special effects. and Owensboro regarding comprehensive immigration reform. The day begins at 9:30 am with registration. The workshop will begin at 10 am and conclude at 3 pm. Lunch is provided for all participants. St. James is located at 307 W. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, Ky. 42701-1701. Here is a link to driving directions: http://bit. ly/10PCtl0. And then on May 23, CCK is sponsoring the same workshop at Pax Christi Parish in Lexington for pastors and other parish and church leaders from the dioceses of OCE 4-6 ClubScientific Club Members are: Jaden Bertke, John Cason, Bethany Mayfield, Jameson Mayfield,Madi Lexington and Covington. Calhoun, Molly Ballard, Brandon Ballard, Andrew Gray, James Haynes, Parker Patton and Javier Gaynor. ClubScientific Kentucky’s four Catholic teachers are Melanie Ballard and Nicole Gray. bishops are strong supporters of justice for immigrants and urge others to advocate training events will provide an opportunity to learn more about the church’s teaching regarding immigration and participants will for a fair and just reform of the nation’s leave with concrete plans for advocating for this just reform. current immigration laws. These two To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11dAo1--RfVpPzxSHOvpbV5thIxDNEkm3pZnxA0HVdjE/viewform?pli=1 22 May, 2013 2013 Graduating Seniors from Trinity High School

Kelsey Armes Dylan Aud Lexi Aud Kayla Barr Jessica Beyke Max Bickett Zach Boehmann Hannah Coomes

Austin Goetz Brooklyn Gray Chris Hamilton Lexie Hatfield Chelsea Howard Elizabeth Howard Sam Howard Nathan Huff

Luke Johnson Blake Knott Jordan Kreisle Max Lanham Jamie Mattingly Katey Mattingly Johnathan Mills Johnathan Morris

Dalton Payne Lauren Reynolds Daniel Robertson Amanda Roby

Hailey Roby Kacy Jo Roby Rachel Russelburg Cory Smith Bishop William Medley’s Congratulations to High School Graduates 2013 May, 2013 23 Dear High School Graduates 2013, Mary High School in Paducah, Owensboro Catholic High As you journey onward, in many different It brings me great joy to congratulate you School. These three schools will observe the graduation directions, I pray that you will remember the on your graduation from High School. I have of 187 students in May of 2013. I will attend all of these sacrifices that your parents and teachers made so enjoyed visiting with each of you at your graduations and that of Brescia University as well. that you could grow in a Catholic environment. schools and parishes and bringing the good Blessed John Paul II likewise affirmed in his Apostolic Remember where you came from, visit often and news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to you. It Exhortation Eccelsia in America: “Parents have a continue to grow in your faith and keep Jesus alive is an act of faith that God will continue to fill fundamental and primary right to make decisions about in your hearts. your lives and through your goodness and the education of their children; consequently, I love each and every one of you and will pray witness the Holy Spirit will continue to renew Catholic parents must be able to choose an education in for you always. Please remember me in prayer as Most Reverend well. William F. the face of the earth. I am so proud to see harmony with their religious convictions.” The Diocese Medley, Bishop the spirit of Jesus alive and at work in you as of Owensboro Catholic Schools has helped to build upon of Owensboro you prepare to move into adulthood. This is its partnership with your parents. Our Catholic schools Yours in Christ, a testament to your Catholic Education. have done a splendid job of educating you spiritually, Specially featured in this issue are the graduates of our three academically, socially, and morally. This rich and vibrant Catholic High Schools, Trinity High School in Whitesville, St. tradition of Catholic education is so evident in you, now Most Reverend William F. Medley proud alumni of our Diocese. Bishop of Owensboro May God’s Richest Blessings Be With All Of You, Now And In The Future To the graduating I check the newspaper or the Internet and see in our present-day culture. I encourage you to stand up for seniors of Owensboro yet another impressive accomplishment by the your beliefs no matter how often they are challenged! You Catholic, St. Mary, and students from our three high schools, whether it will be richly rewarded, in this life and the next. Trinity High Schools, be in academics, athletics, or other extracurricular And may God’s richest blessings be with all of you, now endeavors. You have a lot to be proud of! and in the future. Congratulations to the There is an old saying, “Good things come - Jim Mattingly, Superintendent, Diocese of Owensboro graduating Class of 2013! I in small packages.” That is certainly true with Catholic Schools could not be more proud of regard to our three high schools, because our our seniors and your many students never allow school size to be a factor in St Mary Schools Director outstanding accomplishments. competition. There are 280 accredited high schools Day after day, month after in the state of Kentucky. In terms of the number Presents at NCEA Convention month, year after year, I of students enrolled, Trinity ranks number 262; St. PADUCAH,Ky. - Jim Mattingly continue to be amazed when Mary ranks number 249; and Owensboro Catholic St Mary Director, ranks number 175. And there are actually 122 high Dr Angela Farmer, Graduates Of The Paducah Chamber schools in the state that have larger enrollments presented at the than all three of our high schools combined. With National Catholic Youth Lead Program Recognized those numbers in mind, I wish to applaud you once Education again for all of your outstanding achievements, Convention in which are often attained in competition versus Houston, Texas! much larger schools. To compete successfully with Her presentation larger schools, a number of qualities are needed, entitled "The including a strong work ethic, teamwork, and a Elephant in the “Never say die” attitude. You have demonstrated Room" addressed those qualities on a regular basis. And I encourage effective practices all of you to build on those same qualities after to help systems you leave high school. They will serve as a strong implement change foundation for your future achievements! protocols designed As you graduate from high school, always to help stabilize remember that Catholic schools have an outstanding funding dynamics record in faith formation, academic excellence, and for Catholic systems. servant leadership. Those three attributes set you Attendees included up for a bright future. And as you begin preparing administrators from for life in college or other postsecondary pursuits, across the nation as At a recent Paducah Chamber of Commerce breakfast it is my hope that you see your Catholic school well as Australia and Ireland. Over 9,000 Catholic system meeting, St. Mary High School Juniors Katie Gipson, education as a profound gift that is unique because educators attended the annual conference. at left, and John Higgins, right, were recognized as it combines faith and reason on a daily basis. That "It was an exceptional opportunity to represent Paducah graduates of the Paducah Chamber Youth Lead Program. is a priceless gift, and a gift that keeps on giving. as well the Owensboro Diocese to address a topic that is Senior Olivia Romero, center, was recognized as recipient It gives you a perspective on life that – in this day critical to Catholic school success around the world," said of a Comcast Scholarship. Submitted by Jackie Hopper and age – is rare and unique. In the years to come, Farmer. that perspective will be challenged over and over 24 May, 2013 2013 Graduating Seniors from Owensboro Catholic High School

Christopher Andrews Carli Nicole Barr Shelby Bennett Anna Marie Blair Amber Boarman Andrea Boarman Mary Grace Boarman Caleb Andrew Brand

Elizabeth Buntin Andrew Carlisle Ryan Carlisle Jessica Nicole Carmon Charles Carrico Christopher Carrico Collin Lee Carrico Logan Cart

Shelby Carwile Daniel Patrick Castlen Jacob Cecil Corey Ryan Clouse Dustin Michael Cole Caitlin Marie Coomes Julia Danhauer Katelyn Marie Dant

Michael Decker Nicholas Robert Drury David Michael Englert Kindra Lee Evans Gary Joseph Faucheux Haley Frey Daniel Patrick Fulkerson Austin Bryce Girtin

Christopher Cornell Michael Andrew Goedde Morgan Leigh Goetz Rebecca Anne Goetz Leah Nicole Rebecca Daniell Brian Michael Gross Chelsea Marie Hagan Greathouse Greenwell Glaser Continued on page 13 2013 Graduating Seniors from Owensboro Catholic High School May, 2013 25

Katherine Lynn Hagan Steven Dale Hall Rachel Alaine Hamilton Paul Jacob Hayden Kelsey Marie Haynes Brooke Hermann Margaret Ellen Higgins Kristi Paige Houston

Larkin Nicole Hyland Lynsie Meredith Hyland Hayley Ingram Eric Mark Johnson Lainey Danielle Matthew Joseph William Charles Hunter Carson Jones Johnson Johnson Johnson

Layne Kerr Michael James Kinney Rachel Krampe Alex Lanham Haley Elizabeth Lanham Jamie Nicole Lanham Patrick Louis Lasley Matthew Kirby Layne

Samson Jeremiah Lilly Philip Stephen Trevor Scott Lowe Preston Lynn Justin Ahnell Magnuson Meghan Denise Neil Joseph Mattingly Zachariah McCarthy Lovekamp Mattingly

Joseph McIntosh Hannah Elizabeth Millay Keith Mason Miller Jacob Michael Mills Dylan Morton David Lawrence Mudd Brittany Nicole Murphy Joseph Norcia Continued on page 15 26 May, 2013 2013 Graduating Seniors from Owensboro Catholic High School

Nicholas Nunley Robert Chandler Kali Paul Cody Payne Courtney Renee Haley Poole Ronald Ramsey Houston Harris Ray Osborne Phillips

Mason Richardson Luke Riney Colton Roberts Emily Laurel Rose James William Sandefur Ciara Kristin Sauer Allison Renee Schepers Paulena Kathleen Schreiner

Elizabeth Searcy Michael Swift Katlyn Elaine Swisher Mayme Switzer Kevin Albert Thompson William Thompson Sydney Gabrielle Tignor Andrew David Tumey

Ashlyn Vessels Christopher Vessels Stephanie Wall Benjamin David Wathen John Thomas Wathen Michael Christopher Veronica Ann Kimberly Ann Whitaker Wathen Wethington

Emily Whitehouse Isaac Thompson Maggie Wilson Marissa Wilson Kayla Windle Megan Elizabeth John Michael Young Lauren Elizabeth Wilkerson Woodall Zambrano 2013 Graduating Seniors from Saint Mary High School May, 2013 27

Austin Baker Sally Ballard Elliott Bray William Broadbent Nicole Burks Canon Carper Lawrence Cloyd Emily Curtsinger

Louis Derose Andrew Durham Zachary Hayes Jessica Higgins Caitlin Hodges Melissa Howard Samantha Ingram Joseph Mayo

Lydia McManus Hayley Mudd Aubree Nettles Matthew Osterhaus Matthew Rea Olivia Romero Kayla Sherron Leslie Shockley "Crayola Mary"

Each year the 5th grade class at St.Mary Elemen- tary School in Paducah, under the guidance of Art Teacher Jenny Gillituk, creates an image of Mary using different medi- ums. Past projects have included “Mosaic Mary” Katherine Stewart Allison Thigpen Leann Thweatt Madeleine West using glass tiles, and last year was “LEGO Mary”. This year, students creat- ed “Crayola Mary”. Stu- dents spent hours peeling, breaking, sharpening, and gluing hundreds of cray- ons to make the image. In previous years the Mary projects have been auc- tioned off, but this year it is on exhibit in the entry- Megan Wurth Adam Yeisley Matthew Zakutney way of the school. “Cray- ola Mary” will also be on the cover of the yearbook as has been the tradition each year with all the Mary projects. SMES Photo. 28 May, 2013 St. Lawrence, Philpot St. Romuald, Hardinsburg HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ! Stanley & Brenda Howard, 40 Rob & Linda Rhodes, 56 Marriage Celebrations for May Ray & Debbie Graham, 40 St. Leo, Murray John & Jean Oelze, 40 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and Over 50 St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Robert & Joan Herndon, 53 Joe & Marion Oelze, 40 Years of Marriage David & Cecilia McCarty, 40 Ronald & Carolyn Reimer, 52 Willard & Lydia Aldridge, 55 Blessed Mother, Owensboro St. Ann, Morganfield Thomas & Mary Ann Dowdy, 52 Earl & Rita O’Reilly, 51 Joseph & Lucille Goetz, 52 Larry & Susan Bruns, 25 Ronald & Mildred Huff, 50 St. Rose, Cloverport Charlie & LaVerne Speaks, 61 Wayne & Arletta Bickett, 40 St. Mark, Eddyville Michael & Beverly Himmelhaver, 58 Mike & Alice Hays, 40 Robert & Sarah Wilson, 50 Gary & Mary Parker, 40 St. Stephen, Cadiz Bucky & Suzanne Coomes, 55 Lawrence & Mary Frances Strehle, 67 William & Jean Hardesty, 51 Jack & Joyce Kotarek, 50 Christ the King, Madisonville Billy Ray & Virginia Clements, 63 St. Martin, Rome Gerald & Joan Mudroch, 50 David & Rosemary Burden, 40 William & Virginia Adams, 55 David & Jane Clark, 40 Delvin & Patsy Rajnowski, 51 Bert & Harriett Whitaker, 40 St. Anthony, Axtel St. Mary, Franklin St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Brad & Theresa Hinton, 25 Hubert & Ellen Mahoney, 40 Daniel L. & Sally Halbig, 50 William & Sheila Cardwell, 57 Bernard & Marquita Campbell, 54 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville David & Rebecca Millay, 53 Casey & Norma Davis, Jr., 55 Fred & Alice Whelan, 57 Tony & Bernadine Dean, 57 Leon & Peggy Clark, 56 Marvin & Patricia Fulkerson, 58 St. Anthony, Browns Valley James & Mary Ann Higdon, 52 St. Thomas More, Paducah Casey & Julie Geer, 25 Gilbert T. & Mary Michelle Murphy, 25 Robert C. & Doris Howard, 61 David & Karen Smith, 25 Wayne & Dianna Kay Henshaw, 40 St. Anthony of Padua, Grand Rivers Aloysius & Doris Knott, 59 Phillip & Trish Burks, 25 Tom & Susan King, 40 Robert & Kathleen Lehky, 51 Joseph & Jean Ann Rearden, 63 Ken & Shirley Higdon, 51 Mike & Missy Patton, 25 St. Augustine Grayson Springs St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Bill & Rose Ann Walker, 53 Kenneth & Greer Powell, 25 George & Trecy Smith, 65 Brian & Karen Booth, 25 St. William, Knottsville Tim & Jackie Sauer, 25 St. Augustine, Reed Mark & Becky Miles, 40 James Clemie & Jacqueline Cecil, 55 James & Beatrice Stanley, Sr., 64 Herman & Martha Miller, 57 Paul & Dorothy Knott, 59 Samuel J. & Mary Frances Fulkerson, 70 Jackie & Gayle Sutton, 55 St. Benedict, Wax St. Paul, Leitchfield Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Doris & Barbara Wilson, 63 Antoinette & Damon Meredith, 56 Loyd & Candas Milliner, 56 Matthew & Laura Rhodes, 25 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green St. Charles, Bardwell St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City Steve & Diane Coomes, 40 James & Debra Kovanda, 25 Wilmer & Anna Rose Rogers, 67 Bernie & Pat Fendler, 55 Donald J. & Mary Jane Blandford, 53 Jeff & Julie Altfillisch, 25 St. Columba, Lewisport Lee & Irene Myers, 66 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville William & Carolyn Siebold, 50 Clyde & Georgene Poole, 56 John & Marilyn, Brooks, 58 Steve & Pam Carlton, 52 Thomas & Mary Gaietto, 57 St. Edward, Fulton Susan & Mitch Fields, 25 Samuel & Patricia Chesnut, 54 Richard & Cynthia Gensler, 57 Maria & Richard Hartz, 53 St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro Patrick & Joann Fields, 61 Jack & Georgie Mac Eachern, 51 St. Elizabeth, Curdsville Steve & Sandy Hayden, 25 Charles & Mary Ann Keel, 54 Thomas & Fran Smolen, 51 Joe & Dora Ann McCarty, 64 Charles & Norma Bivins, 57 Neil & Joan McGillivray, 53 Immaculate Conception, Earlington St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Clarkson Don & Agnes Powers, 59 Francis & Eleanor Rogers, 67 Alan & Kathy Morgan, 40 Ed & Alberta Morrison, 58 Immaculate Conception, Hawesville St. Francis de Sales, Paducah Marriage Celebrations for June 2013 Jim & Ranni Dillard, 40 Charlie & Susie Gray, 25 Joseph E. & Mary Pat Blandford, 55 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 Glenn & Sheila Duncan, 40 Pat & Darlene Edge, 25 Bill & Jane Cassibry, 25 and over 50 years of Marriage William & Faye Goldey, 52 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Lawrence E. & Nora Hayden, 58 Blessed Mother, Owensboro Gary & Francine Hatfield, 40 Joseph C. & Eileen Roby, 50 St. Henry, Aurora Robert & Connie Hood, 55 Laddie & Carol Jankura, 55 William & Lillian Haynes, 58 Warren “Gene” & Martha Davis, 60 Joseph & Ann Evans, 40 John & Agnes Marchand, 60 Thomas & Mary Riney, 66 Joseph & Dorothy Sienkiewicz, 55 Joseph & Mary Fendel, 40 James & Cathy Mattingly, 40 Cecil & Janice L. Thomson, 51 Joseph & Marie Stepanek, 53 Bill & Joy Bach, 52 Denver & Donna Merritt, 25 Bob & JoAnn Vessels, 60 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Joseph & Sue Simmons, 25 Romuald & Betty Mills, 51 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro David & Teresa Hobbs, 40 Russell & Virginia Corley, 53 James & Maxine O’Nan, 57 Wm. Eugene Mattingly & Kathy Ann Charles & Ann Wilson, 51 James & Teresa Conder, 56 Norman & Margene O’Nan, 63 Mattingly, 40 Leon & Dorothy Carrico, 61 Thomas & Martha Payne, 62 Roger & Gloria O’Nan, 68 Michael R. & Elaine J. Mills, 40 St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Christ the King, Madisonville William & Charlotte Payne, 50 Thomas Alton & Rose Ella Curtsinger, 59 Harold & Imogene Davenport, 59 Bernard & Rita Rich, 67 Norman & Phyllis Powell, 51 James E. & Annette R. Rubsam, 62 James & JoAnn Wilson, 40 Ed & Carol Fields, 40 Larry & Virginia Sigler, 50 Thomas DeWayne & Joann Scales, 51 George & Thelma Kaufman, 59 Ken & Catherine Lamb, 51 Don & Sharon Speaks, 51 Precious Blood, Owensboro Joseph E. & Celeste Russell, 59 Christ the Kings, Scottsville Noel & Midge Stribling, 51 John & Clarice Kuegel, 58 Frank & Gretchen Slawinski, 54 Jim & Rosalie Barnard, 68 Billy Ray & Mary Jane Thomas, 52 George & Anna Carol Murphy, 52 Paul & Dorothy Kaufman, 61 Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Rodney & Kathleen Webster, 40 Rosary Chapel, Paducah Henry & Betty Englert, 62 James & Dorothy Alvey, 57 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green John & Mary Piercefield, 65 St. Joseph, Bowling Green Pascal & Elaine Benson, 51 Mark & Janie Pitcock, 25 Clifford & Pat Robinson, 58 Robert & Peggy Jameson, 52 Ron & Judy Bugg, 50 Cheryl & Gary Best, 40 Sacred Heart, Waverly St. Joseph, Mayfield John & Judith Cavins, Jr., 40 Rex & June McWhorter, 40 Tommy & Rose Danhauer, 64 John & Joyce Carrico, 25 Betty Joe & Betty Christian, 55 Anthony & Marie Meffert, 60 St. Agnes, Uniontown Ronnie & Bernadine Cooper, 53 Continued on page 29 Marriage Celebrations for June 2013 (continued from page 28) Norman & Jorae Peiffer, 53 May, 2013 29 James & Janice McAllister, 51 James Wallace & Marjorie Howard, 53 Beavin & Ginna Thornsberry, 62 Albert & Helen Skees, 59 Charles & Maria Rust, 50 St. Rose, Cloverport Robert & Theresa Hoyt, 51 St. Anthony, Peonia St. Martin, Rome Russell & Dorette Clemons, 25 Tom & Rose Rogers, 63 Robert & Elizabeth Crowe, 53 Bob & Lorraine Hayden, 40 St. Sebastian, Calhoun Glenn & Etta Pierce, 58 James & Ann Meador, 54 Bryan & Diane Lane, 50 Eddie & Judy Sallee, 40 Richard & Shirley Jakel, 57 Alfred & Alice Grant, 52 Preston & Barbara Fulkerson, 55 St. Anthony of Padua, Grand Rivers Alvin & Betty Bickett, 62 Immaculate Conception, Earlington St. Mary, Franklin St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Wayne & Georgia Bradshaw, 52 John & Kathy Gordon, 40 Douglas & Joyce Alvey, 58 Michael & Amy Bouchard, 25 Immaculate Conception, Hawesville St. Augustine, Reed Walter & Mary Barnes, 40 James R. & Elizabeth Davis, 60 Bill & Janice Walker, 25 Glen & Cindy Cox, 40 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho William J. & Helen Blandford, 67 Norman & Nancy Wheatley, 50 St. Charles, Bardwell Bob & Margie Elder, 56 Maurice & Ursula Thompson, 52 Don & Sharon Brown, 53 Elbert & Bonnie Tindle, 54 Jim & Martha Kauffeld, 51 Leo & Melba Schemmell, 56 Donald & Gloria Tharp, 54 St. Columba, Lewisport St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Leo & Eileen Basham, 60 Richard D. & Faye Booth, 52 Charles & Marita Bozarth, 56 Darrell & Tammy Hagan, 25 Kenneth & Virginia Curry, 64 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro St. Elizabeth, Clarkson Earl Ray & Sally Nash, 40 Wm. Michael & Roberta Adams, 40 Paul & Betty Staples, 59 Mark & Holly Reynolds, 25 Irvin & Marlene Rogers, 40 Joseph A. & Olivia Murphy, 65 Richard & Carolyn Wink, 25 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah J. C. & Margaret Boarman, 51 George W. & Joan Cooper, 58 Joseph P. & Rose Bender, 61 Wm. G. & Mary Ann Terry, 40 Roger & Barbara Coomes, 51 St. Thomas More, Paducah John & Donna Trogolo, 58 Don & Dora Husley, 40 Sylvester & Mary Higdon, 56 Andy & Suzy Gilland, 25 Manuel & Carmel Torrez, 50 Cletus & Mary Ettensohn, 66 Alva & Joyce Merritt, 52 St. Henry, Aurora Tim & Debbie Bray, 25 Thomas & Barbara Hagan, 57 Herman & Edith Payne, 58 Mike & Lori Meredith, 25 Edwin & Barbara Merimee, 56 Frank & Annette Sopcak, 63 St. Michael, Oak Grove Milton & Mable Keifer, 62 Scott & Angela Farmer, 25 Jerry & Betty Rouse, 53 Francis & Harriett McDermott, 58 Kenneth & Sharon Wurth, 40 Robert & Paula Taul, 52 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm St. Michael, Sebree Ralph & Jeanie Stamper, 40 Bill & Martha Cash, 53 Thomas & Mary Thompson, 56 Keith & Donna Kenney, 40 James & Patsy Carroll, 55 Edward & Thelma White, 54 Tommy & Lois Ballard, 40 St. Peter, Stanley Rudy & Judy Elliott, 60 John & Nancy Smith, 55 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Milton & Joan Wimsatt, 58 Frank & Marietta Alvey, 58 Eric & Shelly Flatgard, 25 Robert & Sara Elliott, 58 St. Peter, Waverly Thomas V. & Regina Jones, 52 Bob & Cleo Higdon, 60 James R. & Beverly Knott, 25 Stefan & Carolyn Sztapka, 50 St. William, Knottsville Bernard & Dolores Toon, 66 Daniel Joseph & Debbi A. Clark, 40 Eddie & Rose French, 56 Ernie & Martha Payne, 56 Ronald & Tonja R. Gregory, 40 Albert Louis & Jane Toon, 60 St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City Leo & Willene Thomas, 53 Pat & Patricia Cecil, 52 Michael Reisz & Karen Ann Mischel, 40 John & Jean Bailey, 61 Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Stephen Joseph Thompson, 40 St. John the Baptist, Fordsville Shirley & Earl Henderson, 57 Paul & Mary Rusher, 58 Joseph G. & Chris Schepers, 25 Charles L. & Ruth Marie Adams, 53 Dick & Joan Rosa, 63 Lyn & Rita Hardesty, 50 Charles L. & Lucy Adams, 56 St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Lou & Marilyn Stockbridge, 59 Bret & Maria Avra, 25 Tom & Joyce Hayden, 50 Bernard E. & Betty Jo Blandford, 59 Merle & Marilyn Wysock, 57 Ed & Jonny Blondin, 51 William R. & Elizabeth Jane Cavin, 67 Harold & Wanda Wurth, 51 St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro St. Joseph, Bowling Green Doug & Dorothy Hood, 52 Leander & Janet Goff, 56 Wm. Doug & Agnes Crowe, 61 John & Bonnie Horn, 54 Clifford & Bettie Hall, 60 Peter & Karla Bryant, 25 Hugh & Therese Higdon, 62 William & Elizabeth Helm, 40 Herbert & Martine Millay, 61 Charles W. & Margaret L. Smith, 63 James & Annette Wimsatt, 55 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Mark & Nona Miller, 40 Joseph Leroy & Mary Jean Yeand, 66 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Donald & Pamela Carrico, 25 Precious Blood, Owensboro Dennis & Sheila LeGrand, 50 Jim & Barbara Flood, 51 Alan & Adrienne Dieball, 55 Jeffrey & Beth Unfried, 25 Merlin & Barbara Mingus, 52 Jack & Mary Rita Neff, 51 Robert & Ginger Kormelink, 53 Eddie & Martha Payne, 51 Allen & Delores Dodd, 62 John & Mary Phillips, 51 St. Joseph, Leitchfield Marriage Celebrations for July 2013 Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Resurrection, Dawson Springs Mike & Helen Shull, 40 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and Over 50 Joseph & Zelda Alvey, 58 Norman & Millie Thomas, 55 Ken & Sharon Smart, 50 Years of Marriage Bob & Mary Ann Bannwart, 40 St. Agnes, Uniontown LaMont & Betty Miller, 50 Blessed Mother, Owensboro Frank & Dora Betz, 51 Lee & Betty Nally, 51 Richard & Carol Gatto, 50 Donald & Barbara Mattingly, 52 Frank & Dorothy East, 71 Earl & Lynda Peters, 53 Harold & Delphine Brown, 68 Charles & Joan Collins, 54 Mike & Kathy Hoersting, 40 St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph St. Joseph, Mayfield James & Pal Fitzhugh, 60 Bobby & Sue Liles, 59 John M. & Louise Mulligan Jerry & Rita Suiter, 40 Omer & Lucy Harpe, 53 Mark & Eleanor Martin, 55 St. Ann, Morganfield Maurice & Ursula Thompson, 52 Charles & Carol Hendricks, 52 Clarence & Kathy Osborne, 52 William R. & Valerie Alvey, 25 Joseph & Jackie Skinner, 54 Jack & Susie Alvey, 25 Phil & Landis Thompson, 40 Tommy & Margaret Clements, 58 John & Inez Lee, 59 Paul & Jane Coomes, 52 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green James & Margie Smith, 54 St. Lawrence, Philpot Joseph & Karen Crisp, 52 Tim & Robyn Minor, 25 Charles & Mary Lou Duncan, 55 Joseph & Faye Hughes, 55 Christ the King, Madisonville Doris & Richard Miller, 40 St. Anthony, Browns Valley St. Leo, Murray John & Peggy LaMure, 56 James & Lana Flynn, 50 Charles E. & Peggy Marie Grant, 40 John & Eleanor Cavanaugh, 63 Christ the King, Scottsville Jack & Michele Thomas, 50 Robert & Barbara Carper, 50 Ronald & Margie Ratliff, 53 Jimmy & Carol Wheat, 51 Continued on page 30 30 May, 2013 Marriage Celebrations for July 2013 (continued from page 29) Robert & Anna Turner, 62 Walter & Mary Catherine Isbill, 54 Tom & Joyce Wheatley, 65 Robert & Monica Eversoil, 53 St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Tony & Diana Elliott, 52 St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Gene & Peg Walschon, 60 Joe & Barbara Felts, Jr., 61 Jack & Mary Ann Haycraft, 52 Joseph & Sheryl Beard, 40 Eugene & Gladys Faller, 62 Philip & Judy Rodgers, 51 George & Patricia Johnson, 40 William & Judy Liscomb, 52 St. Joseph, Bowling Green Bill & Martha Goetz, 40 St. William of Vercelli, Marion George A. & Charlotte Hagan, 52 Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro James & Mary Horschman, 25 Richard & Peggy Rozwalka, 51 Tom & Ann Castlen, 25 James & Deborah Wurth, 25 Francis J. & Louise Hayden, 64 Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Mills & Monika Logan, 55 Herbert & Bernice Bertke, Jr. 55 James & Lois Cummings, 63 Richard & Nancy O’Bryan, 40 Gene M. & Nancy B. Clark, 61 James & Joyce Dant, 52 Robert & Carol Lastufka, 59 Paul & Mary Hamilton, 56 St. Thomas More, Paducah Wilfred & Mary Lois Hagan, 62 William & Judith Liscomb, 52 William & Carla Payne, 53 Joseph & Diane Jordan, 40 Frank & Martha Hardesty, 52 St. Joseph, Leitchfield Fred & Joan Roberts, 59 Bill & Nancy Sturgis, 52 Wayne & Grace Mattingly 55 James L. & Mary Davis, 61 Louis P. & Bertha Wedding, 64 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Raymond & Nellie Stevenson, 52 John & Lena O’Nan, 53 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Mike & Betty Polashock, 53 Gerald Joseph & Rita Jo Holtzman, 50 St. Joseph, Mayfield John & Catherine Soldo, 25 St. William, Knottsville John Anthony & Margaret Diann Schmitt, 50 George & Dorothy Elder, 52 Robert & Christine Stites, Jr., 40 Harold & Patricia Bennett, 53 Anthony Joseph & Margaret Cox, 67 Marvin & Ollie Lee, 55 Donald & Mary Ann Moore, 56 Eugene Harold & Ruby Lee Estes, 65 Ralph & Barbara Pickard, 65 Raymond & Mary Jo Smith, 60 William Joseph & Laura Jean Goins, 55 St. Lawrence, Philpot Donald Earl & Mary Teresa Hayden, 56 John V. & Wanda Lanham, 59 Leonard J. & Patricia Anne Norcia, 55 Barry & Teri Payne, 25 Joseph M. & Barbara Payne, 55 St. Leo, Murray Sacred Heart, Waverly John & Marilyn Mikulcik, 51 Marion & Sue Berry, 51 Daniel & Christine Fitzer, 25 In one year, had 251 members who Tim & Lori Buckman, 25 David & Susan Wooten, 25 St. Agnes, Uniontown St. Mark, Eddyville ...spent 12,352 hours and drove 38,290 miles Tommy & Tina Chapman, 25 James & Margie Hibbard, 55 ...to make 3,042 home visits St. Mary, Franklin Doug & Mary Girten, 58 ...120 prison visits Pat & Teresa French, 40 J. Major & Joann Bradford, 56 Bill & Janet Butler, 25 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho ...234 hospital visits St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Kenny & Susan Knott, 25 ...844 elder care visits Gene & Dorothy Fleischmann, 55 St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady St. Ann, Morganfield Shelby & Loretta Newton, 52 Your St. Vincent de Paul touched/helped 12,595 people’s lives, Jack & Vannessa Utley, 25 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville and provided food, furniture, clothing, medical, dental, utilities Roger & Hilda French, 50 Floyd & Christine Edge, 50 St. Anthony, Axtel Joe & Patricia Wright, 50 and other help valued at $304,068. John & Wanda Lanham, 59 Ellis & Sharon Edge, 52 And that was just in one district!! 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Owensboro Catholic School System community of In honor of the 75th Jubilee of the Diocese of parents, OCS faculty and staff, and the students. Owensboro, the whole OCS school system participated Sharing what we have been given is a basic part of in the Food/Personal Care Drive. During Holy Week, who we are as a Catholic School system,” said Patty students collected food and personal care items, Kaelin, an OCHS NHS co-sponsor, accounting teacher and cash donations. K-3, 4-6, OCMS and OCHS and department chairperson for Business and Family contributed. Consumer Sciences. Patty Kaelin and Jeff Fritz are the OCHS National

Theology of the Body for Teens Study at Saint Francis de OCHS NHS members collecting items March 28 for St. Benedict Joseph-personal care items; from left are Neil Sales Catholic Church in Paducah Mattingly, Sam Lilly, Kim Whitaker, Sydney Tignor, and Veronica Wethington, all OCHS NHS members. Bev By Wendy Parrish, a member of St. Francis de Sales to a childhood point, while emphasizing the lesson Howard Photo Catholic Church of beauty on the inside of the body God gave us. “WOW” moments for us. The Theology of the Body was a On January 13,, 2013 I set out on a journey with my Zach used personal experience stories when talking profound emotional explanation of the Word of God that helped 7th grade middle school daughter to complete a 5-week about the Sacrament of Marriage that really touched my teenager deepen her faith. The confidence and respect she introduction to the Theology of the Body for Teens study my daughter. Everything that was shared seemed to make the understanding deeper and more personal learned through this will stay with her. What a gift! led by our Pastoral Minister, Zach Ault, at St. Francis Submitted by Zach Ault de Sales Church. My daughter was a little hesitant and for her. There were so many points that were just unsure at first, as I am sure some are. What teenager The Young Church of Today Work With God’s Grace in Many Services really wants to sit around with their parents in front of their other peers and talk about their body? This can Holy Name School in Henderson is proud of this former HNS student. Evelyn Beckert, above, has be a very touchy subject for teens today, especially not been selected as a 2013 National Merit Finalist by understanding God’s original design for the human the National Merit Scholarship Program. Only the body. Imagine the comfort teenagers feel when they top one percent of applicants in the nation receives realize that everything they find wrong with their body National Merit finalist recognition which is based and every little imperfection is exactly what God loves on the results of the Preliminary SAT/National about them. Even though my teen was terrified of the Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) word “body” in the teaching at first, as she settled into taken during the junior year of high school. Evie is the open and warm atmosphere created by Zach, I saw the daughter of Holy Name parishioners Tom and her really able to get comfortable and be fully open to Valerie Beckert and is a 2009 graduate of Holy Name the understanding of the teaching. Catholic School in Henderson. She is a senior at Reitz Memorial Catholic High School in Evansville, For us, as parent and daughter, this was a journey Indiana. Submitted by Connie McFarland we set out on in the beginning and with each week the need and want to learn about it and complete that journey grew. In the end, I have to say, we were extremely sad Caitlyn Honeycutt, a it was over. This was a wonderful way for a parent to fourth grade student at spend time with their teenager in an often busy world. Holy Name, poses with a I could see my daughter’s understanding of the teaching UK basketball signed by in the breakout sessions where we would take turns this year’s UK team. The asking each other questions about what we learned and 8th grade class at Holy Name School chose to shared our responses. This helped me know that she raffle the ball and donate was getting it. We took it a step farther every week and all proceeds to the Lane went to dinner afterwards and would just talk about how Goodwin Childhood we felt and what special points we had learned. The Cancer Foundation. The The kindergarten students at Sts. Peter and Paul School presented a dinosaur explanation and emotion that was used by Zach was HNS graduating Class of program to family and friends on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the school. stunning. The visual aids used in the games, the singing 2013 successfully raised Students participating were: (front from left) Ellie Groves, Jackson Smith, and songs, and movie clips used tied the concepts and $601 to fight childhood Franco Fiscella, Ryan Luckey, Tanya Sullivan, Tony Sullivan, Chloe Aguirre, meanings of the teaching together and made it modern cancer. Peter Sunderhaus, Aiden King, Isabella Adcock; back row: Andrew Folz, Kyle and interesting for the teens. The Clip from the Disney Opron, Susanna Sargeant, Joshua Strong, Charlie Gray, Melissa Valdez, Lena movie, “Beauty and The Beast,” took our teenagers back Jo Davis, Charlotte Diedrich, and Olivia Jones. 32 May, 2013 2000’s radiated with excitement, while to share how God has worked in them those new to the experience were anxious throughout the weekend. One even said she Youth 2000, Spirit-filled and Empowering because they did not know what to expect. wasn’t Catholic, but had come to realize By the time the opening Mass was over the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. and Jesus was placed in the monstrance The impact that Y2K has on those in atop the “Burning Bush”, a large stand for attendance each year is astounding! the monstrance in the middle of the room Among the beautiful witnesses to our and lit by candles, those that were anxious youth throughout the weekend are diocesan were growing excited and the retreat was priests and religious priests, brothers, and starting in full force. sisters that are present. We were blessed to A few aspects of this three-day retreat have great religious groups present: The include a daily rosary (including one in Fathers of Mercy, Franciscan Friars of multiple languages), various speakers, the Renewal, Carmelites, the Dominican and Confessions being heard over all Sisters from Nashville, as well as others. three days, faith and moral question and The number of priests who are there each answer panels, daily Mass (with the Bishop day, ready to hear the youths’ Confessions celebrating the Sunday Mass), and much and concelebrate at Mass gives a great more. A high point of the retreat comes on witness. On Friday night, the line begins to Saturday night as a Eucharistic Procession. grow for Confessions as many of the youth The youth and many of the adults make feel the call to conversion and repentance. a winding circle out from the bush in Hundreds experience Christ’s mercy, and it the center of the gym leaving an aisle in is quite common for those priests present to between them for the procession to walk sit and hear Confessions for hours. Thank The Youth 2000 Retreat brought forth to attend. Pictured here, soon to be through. During the procession the priest, you SO much to all of the priests and to many priests, deacons, religious and ordained to the priesthood for the holding the Monstrance stops in front of Bishop Medley for giving your time to even the bishop to celebrate Mass Diocese of Owensboro, Deacon Julio each person, allowing them to reverence come and hear Confessions! and the Sacrament of Penance with Barrera, sits next to Bishop William the young people. They also provided F. Medley during the closing Mass of Jesus and have a personal moment with For many in our Diocese, Y2K is the spiritual talks and uplifting times of the retreat, on Sunday, March 17,2013. Him. Like the woman who touches Christ’s only time they get to see other Catholic prayer and workshops for the youth Larena Lawson Photo robes in the Gospel of Mark 5:24-34, each youth striving for holiness and living out person is able to touch the their faith in Western Kentucky. This is By Corey D. Bruns humeral veil that the priest the only time that they get to see sisters Youth 2000, or Y2K as it is commonly holds the Monstrance with. and religious brothers or even the Bishop! called, is a three-day Eucharistic centered Many bury their face in it; Throughout the weekend, friendships retreat based on the Gospel of St. John, kiss it, or just cry. To me, are made, belief in the True Presence is Chapter 6, “I am the Bread of Life.” It is this is my favorite part of the strengthened, and our youth receive that held at different times all over the nation retreat. The number of youth extra bit of knowledge that will help them and world. Started in America at the that cry as they experience to defend their faith. Youth 2000 plays initiative of Blessed John Paul II, Youth God’s love and presence in a vital role in answering the call to the 2000 has been hosted by the Diocese of the Blessed Sacrament or in New Evangelization in the Diocese of Owensboro for the past 16 years. confession is very powerful Owensboro. Throughout the program’s Having attended Y2K three times over and always leaves me with a existence, our Diocese has been re- a span of seven years I have experienced great sense of peace for the affirming the faith of thousands of youth what it is like to be one of the “retreat- future of our church. and even converting some to the one true goers.” I have seen the look of joy on so On Saturday afternoon flock. On Sunday, vocations are born as many faces as we sang songs of praise to those who are either adults Bishop Medley invites all to consider how Christ, laughed with the Friars, listened or Y2K-returners are able God is calling them to serve. Many of the intently to the speaker; I am privileged to to share how Christ has priestly and religious vocations in our have witnessed the way in which Christ been working throughout Diocese come from Y2K! has touched lives, through testimony talks their lives in the past year. after the Sunday Mass with the Bishop. My sister and I were asked Thank you to everyone who helped to Now that I am studying as a seminarian to give a short testimony on make this year’s Youth 2000 a success, for the Diocese, I have been able to witness how God has worked in our either by chaperoning, sponsoring, a different side to the retreat. Arriving lives from way back when, or praying during all-night adoration. early Friday morning, my sister and a few to the present. I shared how Without you, our youth would not be able friends helped me set up the sanctuary my faith journey has led me to experience this encounter with Christ and sacristy for the weekend, as the Y2K to the seminary, while my in the Eucharist. Youth 2000 plays a vital Core Team set up the rest of the facilities. sister shared how hers has role in evangelizing our youth, and helping That evening we watched with excitement led her to join the Newman them know Christ who truly is the “Bread as around 650 youth and their adult Corey Bruns setting up the sanctuary and sacristy House Core team at MSU. of Life.” chaperones started arriving. The faces of in the Brescia University gym March 15 for the Y2K At the end of the retreat, the those who have been to previous Youth weekend. Mel Howard Photo participants get a chance Parish of the Immaculate, May, 2013 33 Sophia Award Nomination Owensboro Espy. - Frank & Joy Keller, Jane Saint Agnes, Uniontown - Roger The 15th annual Sophia Awards Mass is Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Pfeifer, Eleanor Renshaw, Joseph W. at Saint Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, Kentucky. A reception will be held in the & Linda Ruark, Irene Tapp, Jack & Sue Castlen, Jr. (Posthumous), Clara Evrard, Miller, Michael D. Guillerman, James undercroft following Mass. Joe & Sue Riney, Joe & Rita Wedding, Sophia Awards are a way to honor our senior citizens who have given so generously Yates, Jimmy & Carolyn Duncan, Annette Mary Carol Hanekamp, Joseph Cilia, Sue McBride, John C. Greenwell, Bernard to the Church of Western Kentucky. Who would you like to receive the Sophia Award Hill, Jean Gaffey, Joe Lauzon, Mary J. & Geraldine French, Benedict & Rita from your parish? Sophia Award recipients are nominated by individuals from the parish. Sims. French, Fred & Mary Eckman, Joseph L. (Please, Only One nomination per person.) The person receiving the most nominations Immaculate Conception, Earlington & Betty Lou Nally, Pat & Peggy Thomas, from their parish, will be a Sophia Award recipient for 2013. Every parish in the diocese - Peg, Craft, Patsy Barber, Helen Willett, Anna Clements, Agnes Edna Clark. can participate in this process. if all parishes participate, we can have as many as 79 Immaculate Conception, Utley, Patricia Buckman, Doris Bumpus Sophia Award winners! Hawesville (Posthumous), Irene Tapp. - Eva J. Bulleit, Michael & Saint Alphonsus, Saint Joseph The nominee(s): Sheila Ogle, Jean Mattingly, Shirlene • must be sixty-five years of age or older; - Louise Payne, Cecilia R. Clouse, Tony Quinn, Leonard & Linda Thomas, Pat &Hayden, Joseph L. Coomes, Joe Paul & • should be an outstanding example of their Catholic faith; Donna Ogle, Bob & Joann Ogle, Houston • can be lay, a member of a religious community or ordained (priest or deacon); Joyce Warren, Mary Louise Blandford, & Betty Brickey, Mary Maxine Beavin, Francis & Thomasine Clouse, Bob & • a married couple can be nominated and receive the award jointly; Francis Hagman (Posthumous), Diddy Janette Warren, Frank Hayden, Jean • can be homebound; Hagman, Victor & Barbara Hagman, Isabel Murphy, F.G. & Winnie Riney, Bobby • can be nominated based on past outstanding contributions; Crenshaw, Denis & Martha Wheatley, DanHead. • may be nominated posthumously. & Shirley Hagman, Martha Gammon. Saint Ambrose, Henshaw Our Lady of Lourdes, I would like to nominate: - Charlotte Byrd, Orval & Christine Owensboro - Allen & Margaret Henderson, Address:______Parish:______Day, Mary B. Gibson, Frances Lucille Ralph Thomas, Gertrude Hamilton, Judy Russelburg, Christine Weber, Joseph & Information about the person(s) being nominated (Why I think he/she should receive Thomas, Wanda Hargis, Joan Collins, Ray the award):______JoAnn Sheffer, Gary & Rosemary Snyder, Haragan (Posthumous), Doris Haragan, Homer & Clemie Dossett, George C. & ______(If you need more space, attach your Marion Mattingly, Sr. Mary Irene Cecil, information in a separate page.) Evelyn Henshaw, LeRoy & Ann French, Bev Zabek, Josephine Spalding, J.L. Carroll Martin. Signature: Fulkerson. Saint Ann, Morganfield Precious Blood, Owensboro - Please return this form by July 15, 2013 to: Cathy Hagan, Catholic Pastoral Center, Dorothy Ann Buckman, Willard & Joyce 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301-2130, or e-mail it: cathy.hagan@pastoral. - Sue Thomas, Mamie McDaniel, Linda Greenwell, Jim Scott, Rose Mary Austin, org, or submit it on our website at: www.rcdok.org/sophia L. Jackson, James E. Roberts, Arnold J. Parvin & Mildred Moore, Jean Hancock, Boarman, Bill & Rita Elder, Ruth T. Franklin & Agnes Hancock, Adrian & Conkright, Donna M. Stuerzenberger, - Norm Whitehead, Bill & Nancy Mary Wolfe, Frank Livers (Posthumous), Past Sophia Bernadette Howard, Betty Joe Kaelin, Tommy & Rose Danhauer, Jim Smith, Wooldridge, Alfred & Joyce Wheeler, Sr., Earleen Jones, Bob & Lois Sims. Carol Wheat, Richard & Mary Douglass, Resurrection, Dawson Springs Ron & Janice Brashear, Harold & Kathy Thomas, Herschel & Hattie O’Nan, Ray Award Winners Bob & Sandy Blencoe, Jack & Diane - Fr. Martin Mattingly, Fletcher Holeman, Blessed Mother, Owensboro - Beeckler, John & Dell Hall, Stanley French. Paul J. & Ruth Stevens. Saint Anthony, Axtel - Wanda Jane Settles, Mike & Rose Clark, Francis Chmiel, Robert Rothermyer. Rosary Chapel, Paducah - & Ethel Watrous, Charles E. Speaks, Bill Holy Cross, Providence - Leigh Duke (Posthumously), William & Shirley M. Bunch, Rosemary Lane, Sr. LaVerne Vincent, William Clark, Marquita & Joy Bach, Ben & Thelma Crump, J.B. Dorothy Bellew, James Bumpus, Monica Mary Jude Cecil, Clifford & Pat Robinson, Cecil, Dennis & Betty Keller, Joseph S. Papineau. F. Campbell, Maxine Hinton, William & Mattie J. Walker, Amelia Greenlee, LaVera Merline Long. Payne, Bill & Martha Hayden, Barbara Holy Guardian Angels, Lowry, Emmitt Walker, Ina McCauley Mattingly, Ann McIntyre, Gerald & Helen Irvington - Susan Millay, Joseph M. & Saint Anthony, Browns Valley Sowell, William J. & Sara Payne. - Barbara Clark, Linda Frey, Larry & McCarty, Sr., Joe & Lahoma Stinnett, Mary Catherine Crews. Sacred Heart, Hickman - Jimmy Herman & Ernestine Barr. Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Gennie Payne, Imogene Hayden Stull, Ray Blanton, David Lattus, Johnnie Lattus, Judy Hamilton, Maurice & Duppy Payne, Bishop Soenneker Home - Sr. - Jerry & Jewell-Marie Williams, Fr. Patricia Cooley, Mary Theresa Ward, Hugh Mary Katherine de Ronde. J. Edward Bradley, Sr. Margaret Ann Simon & Rita Wink, Ruth M. Alvey, Lattus (Posthumous), Doris Lattus, Peggy Chalmus & Mary Agnes Henderson, Blessed Sacrament, Aull, Mariam L. Smith, Agnes & John O’Connor, Glenda Cochrum, Katie Lattus Owensboro - Nancy A. Bumm, Phillip Marchand, Ann L. Hargis, Jean Pagragan, Norbert & Helen Rose Smith, Albert Nall, McNeil (Posthumous), Sr. Joan Walz, William & Alicia Wright, Mike & Theresa & Joyce Moorman, Margaret Ferguson Mary Ann Thrasher, Dotty Liles, Donald Sr. Mary Agnes VonderHaar, Anthony (Posthumous), Louise Johnson, Dorothy P. Metzger, Gloria O’Nan, Robert & Rose McCarty. Kuppe, Anita Youree, Grace Wright, Rosa Saint Anthony, Peonia - Carlene Fulton, Benjamin Franklin Adams, Georgia Elizabeth Drury, R.C. & Alice Cobb, Mary Kaufman, Mary Kaufman. Holland, Jim McCarter, Bernice Williams, Louise Raleigh. Sacred Heart, Russellville Braun, Glen & Etta Pierce, Pauletta Grant, - Clifford & Margie Higdon, Estella Jarboe, Jean Higgs, Shelby Webster, Frances L. Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam - Lisle H. Threlkeld, Juanita Carneal, Johnson, Donald Moorman, Robert Hagan. Bob & Francil Higdon. Rebecca Jacobs (Posthumous), Lawrence Lucille Thurmond. & Ruth Powell. Carmel Home, Owensboro - Fr. Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Sacred Heart, Waverly Joseph Rhodes. - Peggy Cahill, Paul A. McCavick, Don Saint Anthony of Padua, Grand - Marietta Hagedorn, Alvin & MaryRivers - Paul & Joyce Frey, Donald & Christ the King, Madisonville & Judy Dobernic, Nellie & George Lyon, Eddie & Judy Espy, Thomas & - Catherine Lamb, Richard & Ruth Dale, Cornett, Lois Schwitzgebel, Ray & Helen Barbara Shipley, Lois Tashjian, Maurice & Rose Danhauer, William T. & CeciliaAlice Hustedde, Tom Fusco, Helen Krivan, Ann Lynn, Garth Gamblin, Mary Michael Grudzielanek, Tom & Mary Gaietto, Buckman, Margaret Thomas, Eugene Albin, Joe & Daisy Rocha, Larry & Rita Patricia Shanahan, Richard & Cindy Bill Rodgers, John Jacob. Wolfe, Miladean Wolfe (Posthumous), Saint Augustine, Grayson McBride, SuzAnne Wilson, Eddie & Rae Gensler, Harry & Sylvia Spicer, Harold & Donald & Ellen Buckman, Roy & Carolyn Ballard, Bernard & Rita Rich, Louise Stephanie West, Ray & Elizabeth Cossey, Springs - Mary Bernita Sims, Charles & Rowley, Francis & Mary Crowdus, AlmaCatherine Kelty, George & Trecy Smith, Renfro, Juanita Hurst. Walter & Sara Pudlo, Eugene & Gladys McBride, Sue Mary Wedding, Ruth Helen Christ the King, Scottsville Faller. Continued on page 35 34 May, 2013

Emeralds Come and See! Are Golden June 28-30, 2013 The Owensboro Catholic High School Emerald Mount Saint Joseph Players presented House of the Seven Gables March A weekend for young adult Catholic 22, 23, 24, 2013 in the women with an interest in learning renovated Soenneker Hall at Owensboro Catholic about the life of a sister High School.

You are invited to “Come and See” and become Photo at Top Left: more acquainted with the Ursuline Sisters of The guards (Alyssa Mount Saint Joseph and our founder, Ralph & Christopher Spurlock) discover Saint Angela Merici. Judge Pyncheon’s The weekend will include opportunities for: body (Kevin Thompson) while others (Eric V Personal prayer and communal prayer Johnson, Emily Wills, V Learning more about the life of Saint Angela Merici Emily Whitehouse, V Hearing and engaging with a panel of Ursuline Sisters Chase Carrico, & Sam Lilly) react. V Small group conversation on the call to consecrated life V Personal reflection time V Questions and open conversation Photo at Top Right: Marissa Wilson handed Location: OCHS Faculty Director Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Katie Pagan flowers as the Cast of the play Joseph Motherhouse remained upstage for a & Mount Saint Joseph Conference curtain call: Seniors: and Retreat Center Kevin Thompson, Michael Decker, Chase Carrico, Sam Lilly, Emily Whitehouse, 8001 Cummings Road Eric Johnson, Hailey Poole, Rebecca Goetz, Kim Whitaker, Allison Schepers, Maple Mount, KY 42356 Marissa Wilson, Sydney Tignor, Kelsey Haynes, Stephanie Wall, Emily Rose, Shelby Bennett, Gary Faucheux, Kathleen Schreiner; Juniors: Emily Wills, Brian (12 miles west of Owensboro, Ky., Storm, Alyssa Ralph, Christopher Spurlock, Samuel Johnson, Eric McBride, on Highway 56) Alex Mitchell, Eric Thomas, Nicholas Gray; Sophomores: Anna Mayo, Katelyn Westerfield; Freshmen: Micah Swift; and from the OCS K-3 Campus: Jax Malone.

There is no cost to attend. Meals will be provided. In the Lower Right Photo, Adam Hargrove (Sam Lilly) tries to catch Phoebe For more information or to sign up, contact Sister Martha Pyncheon (Emily Whitehouse) as she becomes weak from the spell Matthew Keller, OSU: [email protected] • 270-229-4104 Maule’s ghost (Michael Decker) has placed upon her. Mel Howard Photos Hobby, Louis & Nina Letanosky, Bertha May, 2013 35 Past Sophia Awards Winners (Continued from page 33) Meyers, John & Jeane Cromika, Geneva Saint Henry, Aurora Edwina Stinson, Norma Robinette, Evelyn - Loretta Bugg, Joe & Martine Stahr, L.A. & Saint Mary of the Woods, Mudd, Charles & Lillian White. Vargocko, Paul & Edna Jones, Clement LaVerne Schwartz, Philomena Hall. Whitesville Saint Augustine, Reed Szymanski, Mildred Losee. Saint Lawrence, Saint - Dee Saint Jerome, Fancy Farm Brenda Clemons, Emma Whistle, Jordan Anna Booker, Connie Mills, Robert & - Lawrence - Lucille J. Melton, JosephEvans, Sharon Boarman, J.W. & Mary Delores Purgeason, John & Martine Dorthy & Cloyd (Posthumously) Wilson, B. Coomes, Mary Helen Rhodes, MarthaMorris, Maria Beyke, Louis & Nora Murphy, Daniel Ralph, Posey B. & Violet James & Fay Johnson, Dorothy & Leon Rose Dotterweich, Catherine Brown, Edge, William Brant, Lindsey Russelburg, Newman, Betty Davis, Martha Miller, Carrico, Joseph Leo & Mary Magy Wilson, Harold & Bridget Higdon, Victor & LoisDorothy Barnard, William & Lillie Silas & Catherine Simon, Anna Mitchell. Leon & Mary Edith Carter, Rudy & Judy Johnson, Vincent & Mildred O’Bryan, Mae Hagan, Beulah Robinson, Charlie Saint Benedict, Wax - Willidean Elliott, Elmer J. Elliott, Joe F. & Gert Victor & Magdalen Knott, Anthony Wedding, Ann Bickett, J. W. Rearden. F. Alvey, Geneva Childress, Quintin & Hayden, Bernard & Wilma Hobbs, Maria Rhodes. Saints Mary and James, Mildred Johnston, Antoinette Meredith, Pendel, Harold & Wilmuth Carrico, Mary Saint Leo, Murray - Darryl Guthrie - Hazel Bissaillon. Nellie Eversman, Rosaline Johnston, Willie Thomas. & Joyce Rezac, Thomas & Mary Ann Saint Michael, Sebree - William Saint John the Baptist, Dowdy, Paul & Joan Sachse, Dr. Tom & Carmel & Odaline Clemons. Fordsville & Peggy Howell, Rosa Lee Edwards, Opal Saint Charles, Bardwell - Fr. - Joseph L. Wedding, James Sara Royal, Nellie Malys, Paul & Pallie Blandford, Charles Buchanan. William D. Willett, Ron & Dawn Kupper, & Barbara Montgomery, Leo & JoAnn Kurz, Estelle Paulin, Don Burke, Claire Saint Michael the Archangel, LaVerne Elliott, Mary Teresine Thompson, Kauffeld, Mary & Paul Rusher, Marilyn Resig, Sr. Mary Matthias Ward, Frances Oak Grove - George & Marie Lake, Clifton Hayden, Joe & Rosie Hayden. Midkiff, Bob & Sharrie Cinnamond, Ross, Mary Gertzen. Patricia Jurisin, Jim & Janet Doyle, Albert Saint Charles Borromeo, Martha Payne, Sr. Marie Michael Hayden, Saint Mark, Eddyville - Kenneth & Nancy Scheller, Orin & Virginia Koch, Livermore - Mary Linda Dotson, Victoria Bennett, Maggie & J.C. Edge, Pierson, Roy & Gerry Maynard, Richard Gloria Maldonado, Bernard & Mollie Marylyne W. Miller, George & Carol Ralph Payne, Martin & Linda Frakes. Wiening, James & Margie Hibbard, Canby, Kenneth & Norma Guillory, Saint John the Evangelist, Ralph Keeney, Bill Terry, Marilyn Reibel, Rhodes, James L. & Marie Logsdon, Clyde Paducah Frederick & Marie Welter, George Davis, & Georgene Poole, Joseph Shultz, Gerth - Lawrence & Geraldine Durbin, Alphonsus Romero, Eileen Hancock, Audrey Shaut, Margaret Donahue, Perry & Mary Meyer. Gerald Roof, Paul Roof, Louis & Kaye Rosedith Hawkins. & Betty Elder. Saint Columba, Lewisport - Haas, Richard A. Durbin, Edith Wurth, Saint Martin, Rome - Donald Saint Paul, Princeton - Carmen Bob Thackett, Bertram Willett. & Vivian Fischer, William T. & Patti Robert & Alice Fallin, James & Lillie Saint Joseph, Bowling Green Richardville, Virgil A. Nauman, Nancy H. Lanham, Stewart & Joyce Howard, Eva Wink, Barbara Schell, Betty Hamilton, McKinney, Col. Charles W. Pratt, Lana Marsch Howard, Jack & Imogene Allard, - Betty Sweeney, Wanda Jo Webb Josie Hayden, Annie Hardesty, Mary Jean Pugh, Elizabeth Berton, Catherine Zaleski, Frank Pooser (Posthumous), Dorothy (Posthumously), Deacon Bob Imel, Mary Keller, Mary Sublett, “Horse” & Joan Jean Riddle, Earl Skees, Thomas Harris, M. Pooser, George & Betty Allard, Patricia Reynolds, Jeanne & Alan Baker, Johnson, Otho & Mary Durbin, Marion & Margaret Osting. Eileen Basham, Rose Froehlich, Norbert Don & Betty McCormick, Jean Fulkerson, Thomasin Weise, Charles & Helen Steitler, Saint Paul, Saint Paul - Barbara Danhauer, Ben & Lou Fleck. Russell Below, Patty Day, Yolanda Padilla, Norbert & Alberta McCarty, Fr. Joe Mills, Tilford, Rebecca Darst. Saint Denis, Fancy Farm - Fr. Sheila Laurence, Margaret Vathy, Julian Sue Ebelhar. Saint Peter of Alcantara, William D. Willett, Albert Ray Kunkle, Durbin, Jerry & Jodie Fulkerson, Marian Saint Mary, Franklin - Joann Stanley - Stella Fogle, Louise Morris, Grubbs. Pais Bradford, Gail B. Kelly, Mary Joe Kunkle, William Toon, John Toon Saint Joseph, Central City Jimmy & Mary Keller, Anita K. Mitchell, (Posthumous), Frank & Barbara Higgins, Ann Petty, Thurman & Dovie Garrett, Joe & Jean Coomes, Joann Millay, Hugh Elnora Carter, Elizabeth Kunkle, John & - Richard L. & Judith A. Sims, Bill & John Classick (Posthumous), Sharon & Betty Cecil, John J. Young, Herbert Frances Vessells. Laura Smith, Letha J. Harris, David & Maloney, Dean & Sharon Henderson, Murphy, Fr. Paul Powell. Saint Edward, Fulton - Tom & Jean Simpson, Martha Clapacs, Sr. Jean Rosemary Estep, Marguerite Apschnikat, Saint Peter of Antioch, Waverly Barb Cleveland, Conrad & Neva Antosiak, Claire Ballard (Posthumous), Fr. Francis Jean Wilhite, Dr. Steve Maloney, Marie - Gayle Russelburg, Ed Wolfe, Alice Elaine Sullivan, John Sullivan, Jack & Mastrovito (Posthumous), Jim & Mary Buchanan, Jim Collins, Frank Farmer. Houston, Margie Watson, Bettye Bolds, Theresa Haddad, Bill & Jean Fenwick, Beyke, Don & Joan Monaghan, Richard Saint Mary, LaCenter - Bud & Rosemary Payne, Clarence Powell Dorothy Douglas. & Queenie Schmidt, Beacham & Mary Gayle Waltmon, Karen Mayer, Sr. Teresa (Posthumous), Virginia Powell, Dorothy Saint Elizabeth, Curdsville Anne Kirkpatrick, Edward O’Bryan, Ann Riley, Michael & Evelyn McGowan, Buckman, Eddie & Rose French, Joe Mulligan. John & Elaine Wood, Charles Rucks, Bill - Marie Thompson, Lockie Mattingly, Saint Joseph, Leitchfield & Juanita Hagan, Joan Mattox, George Alan & Ruth Ann Thompson, Joe & Dora - & Lena Quarles, Billy Don & Shirley Vogel, Joyce Greenwell, Ann Collins, McCarty, Fred & Betty Lattus, Fr. Aloysius Audrey Wortham, Carol Gatto, Wanda Marshall, Floyd & Fran Roderfeld, Ann David Johnson. Powers, Louis & Jean McCarty, Helen Pierce, Charles & Alice Bruce, Bob Damron, Patty Arington, Bernard & Helen Saints, Peter & Paul, Murphy. Kinkade, Harold Brown. Anselm. Hopkinsville - Trinidad & Marie Soriano, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint Joseph, Mayfield - Milton Saint Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Robert Spader, Shirley Prunitsch, Beverly Clarkson - Juanita Higdon. & Joyce Hicks, David & Barbara Koonce, - William & Mary Ann Knott, J. Gary Todd, Frances M. Durbin, Charles Puckett, Saint Francis Borgia, Sturgis Daisy Dowdy, Cornell & Ernestine & Mary Helen Riney, Martha Riney Margie Nosbusch, Anne Garnett, Ernestina - Reburn Collins, Cletus & Peggy Sumner, Katherine Lenihan, Charles & Kamuf, Bobby & Terry Knott, Larry & Tuggle, Theresa Stites, Helen Brown. Russelburg, Rita Williamson, Regina Long Aline Courtney, Randal Carrico, Lou Ella Dottie Elder, Joe Bill & Margie Merimee, Saint Pius X, Calvert City - (Posthumous), Tony & Lita Pfingston, Eula Pierceall, Ann Hayden, Dr. Francis Dillard, Vincent & Mary Phoebe Ebelhar, Sr. Helen Ray & Alice Lucas, Russell & Carolyn Drane, Bob & Faye Greenwell, Paul & Cecilia Lancaster. Leo Ebelhar, Beverly Ebelhar, Elizabeth Tomlinson, Earl & Shirley Henderson, Saints Joseph & Paul, Medley, Imogene Thompson, Virginia Bernadette Farr, Karl & Jackie Dunning, Owensboro Dolores Neal, Sara Williams, Louis & Rose Riggs, Margie Quinn, Sr. Marcan - Paul & Anna Marie Haynes,Welsh Clayton, Kenneth & Stansell Marilyn Stockbridge, Frank & Flo Tomsic, Freking, Dorothy Lindle. Dorothy & Doug Hood, Dorothy B.Ebelhar, Larry Riney, Ed & Mag Kaelin. Charles & Diane Fischer. Saint Francis de Sales, Paducah Ward, Roy & Shirley Poole, Pat & Birdie Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Pius X, Owensboro - Al - Richard & Brenda Hayden, Rose Mary Wedding, Richard & Rita Stiff, Paul &McQuady - Jenny Hinton, Marjorie & Jane Johnson, Gertie Frey, Wilsie & Kloss, Catherine Vaughn, Christine Jean McCarty, Rita Fahrendorf, Norman &Mattingly, Joe & Betty Ann Payne, Elaine Marjorie Ward, Mabel Lindsey, Roy Quigley, Mary Ann Wooten, Martha Wurth Mildred Harrington, Melvin Fleischmann, Hinton, Mary Catherine Payne, Shelby Lindsey (Posthumous), Mildred Smith, O’Neill, Dorothy Parks, Thomas & Rose Kathleen Clark, Mary Hinton, Thelma “Bud” Newton, Robert Bland, Mary Ruth Margaret Jones Mattingly (Posthumous), Marie Weitlauf, Norma Word. Simon. Bye. Saint Jude, Clinton - Lola Continued on page 38 36 May, 2013 Catholic Cursillo Movement Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky

UPCOMING 3 DAY WEEKENDS Men’s WeekendsMen’s Weekends Women’s Women’s Weekends Weekends #68 October#68 October 3 – 3-6, 20136, 3013 #70 #70October October10 – 13, 10-13, 2013 2013

Maybe you've heard of Cursillo or know someone that has attended a Cursillo Weekend and you're wondering if you should attend. Do you feel something is missing in your life? Do you feel that God may be calling you to something different? Well,

CURSILLO IS NOT just a retreat. Although the first step is a 3-day weekend, the real value begins after attending a weekend. CURSILLO IS a worldwide lay apostolic movement within the Catholic Church, and its mission is exactly the same as the Church's - Evangelization. To help Christianize the world by living out what is fundamental to being a Christian in our everyday lives.

CURSILLO IS an encounter with oneself, Christ, and others. CURSILLO IS a proven method for finding solutions to the issues faced in our daily lives. CURSILLO IS a proven method for growing and staying in a closer relationship with Christ for the rest on our lives. CURSILLO IS a proven method to help bring a relationship with Christ to others around you. The Christian mission is Evangelization. CURSILLO IS a proven method of sharing with others about your daily struggles and triumphs in living out God's plan for your life. CURSILLO IS authentically Catholic; everything is directly based on the teaching of the Catholic Church and Scripture.

CURSILLO IS open to all stable, adult-aged Catholics who can validly receive the sacraments. It is suggested that recent converts to Catholicism should wait two years to attend a weekend. Receiving the oils for St. Lawrence Parish are Tom Smith, center, and children, Noah Finley and Haley Barnett (not seen.) Tom is an RCIA Candidate and will Cursillo weekends begin Thursday evening at 6:30 pm and conclude Sunday evening by 8:00 pm. be entered the Church when he received the Sacrament of Confirmation and A free will donation is taken up on Sunday to cover the costs of the weekend. Scholarships are Holy Communion at the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass at St. William Church. available for those needing financial assistance. Siblings, Noah and Haley, received their First Holy Communion on Easter Sunday at St. Lawrence Church. Mel Howard Photo FOR MORE INFORMATION AND / OR TO LEARN ABOUT APPLYING CONTACT: : Brett Mills (270) 689-0178 Mary Hagan (270) 240-4778 Cell (270) 993-03463 Charles Krampe (270)546-7773 Denis Wheatley (270)927-6540 Cell (270)929-4847 Cell (270)316-2579 Bob Davis (270)233-4624 Martha Wheatley (270)922-6860 Save the date for the Ursuline Sisters of Cell (270)316-3106 Tina Wheatley (270)922-6315 Mount Saint Joseph 43rd annual BBQ

P I C N I C Golden Papal Bunting Decorates St. Francis Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 Borgia Church Doors A benefit for the retired Ursuline Sisters Serving barbecue pork, mutton, St. Francis Borgia, Sturgis, Ky., chicken, burgoo 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. honored the newly installed Booths! Crafts! Games! Yard Sale! Silent Auction! Ice Cream! Pope by hanging the gold and A $2 raffle ticket gets you a chance to win cash and prizes! white draperies for Pope Francis • $3,500 • $1,000 • $500 • $300 • $100 • Handmade Quilt • 32” LCD HDTV Tuesday, March 19, 2013. The last Tickets will be available from any Ursuline Sister or by calling the Mission Advancement office at time the draperies were hung was 270-229-4103 ext. 448 (April Ray) or ext. 284 (Sister Amelia Stenger) for Pope Benedict April 19, 2005. Photo furnished by Irene Price. The Papal drapery was made by Jerry Macrini License #0290 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999 270-229-4103 ∙ Fax 270-229-4953 www.ursulinesmsj.org ∙ [email protected] May, 2013 37 Join The DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO on a

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St. Pius X (Calvert City), 7-8 graders praying The Stations of the Cross. St. Pius X (Calvert City), High School students praying the Stations of the Cross. CALVERT CITY,Ky. - Over a three week period of Lent,2013, the youth at St. Pius Vacation Bible School 2013 Tenth Church here took turns praying the Stations of the Cross as part of their Wednesday evening religious education classes. Article submitted by Rich Derry; photos taken by Luau! @ Holy Name, Henderson 826-2096 Rich Derry. June 3-6 from 8-noon Grades K-6th; No cost Past Sophia Awards Winners (Continued from page 35) Get in the Boat! @ Immaculate Parish, Oboro 683-0689 Bettie Wagner, Mary Mattingly, Charles Blandford, Alice Bagot, Hugh & Margaret June 10-14 from 8:30-noon Grades K-5; $5 or $10 /family & Norma Bivins, William & Martha Mills, Bettye Aull, Margaret Mattingly, Zoglmann, Joseph Rhinerson, Therese Hugh Riney, Helen Miles, Dorothy Vatican Express Kids Camp @ Blessed Mother 683-8444 Higdon, Margaret Fleischmann. Hodgin. Saint Romuald, Hardinsburg - June 10-14 from 9am-12pm Grades K-4 $10 Saint Susan, Elkton - Virginia Paul J. & Martha R. O’Donoghue, Earl & Hightower. The Big 12 @ Immaculate, Oboro 683-0689 Rita O’Reilly, Paul F. & Anne M. O’Reilly, Saint Thomas More, Paducah - Wayne & Judy Hardesty, J.W. & Lorena Ann Vaughan, Dolores Webber, Delphine June 16-20 from 6-8pm Grades 6-8; $5 or $10/family Bland, George & Nancy Walz, Mack & Operle, Bill & Carlene Dannenmueller, Delores Mattingly, Anna Frances Brown, Nancy Sturgis, Robert & Cleo Higdon, Jim Avalanche Ranch @St. Pius X, Oboro 264-9818 Anna Muriel Hines, Robert A. Rhodes, Tidwell, Audrey McKeown, Mary Chesta Charles Henning, Cecilia Wheatley. Burch, Lillie Watson, Laura Schmitt, June 17-21 from 9-noon (Lunch provided) Ages 3 thru Grade 5, No cost Saint Rose of Lima, Cloverport Harold & Elizabeth Conner, Pat Galvin, - Percy & Barbara Rogers, Andre & Jane Jean Galvin, Mary Galvin. The Vatican Express w/ St. Jerome @St. Stephen, Oboro 852-8424 Chutz, Thomas & Patricia Hayes, Teresa Saint William, Knottsville - Mattingly, Eva Roach. Tony & Diana Elliott, Joseph & Mary Sue June 17-21 from 9-noon; Grades PS-6th; $5 or $10/family Saint Sebastian, Calhoun - Elliott, Clemie & Jackie Cecil, Marvin James C. Clayton, Donald Durbin, Mike & & Josephine Boling, Joseph & Mary Marvelous Mystery @ Our Lady of Lourdes, Oboro 684-5369 Margaret Dant, Betty L. Abrams, Connie Catherine Mills, Sam & Mary Frances Clary, Jo Ann Hayden, Elizabeth Durbin, Fulkerson, John & Edna Lanham, Leah July 8-12 from 6-8pm, Age 4-4th Grade, No Cost Betty Bickett, Jerry & Earlene Abney, Edge, Raymond & Mary Francis Payne, Thelma Collings (Posthumous), Delilah Sr. Mary Ramonde Carrot. VBS @ St. Joe & Paul Church 683-5641 Clark, Bill Rightmeyer. Saint William of Vercelli, Saint Stephen, Cadiz - Marion - Jack & Deborah Mason, Carole July 15-18 from 5:30-8pm Catherine Ann Khang, Joyce Kotarek, Naber Guess, Paul & Shirley Manker, April Washer, Gus Puth, Margie Myers,Marcus & Brenda Cornish, Allen & Arlene The Rosary @ Precious Blood, Oboro 684-6888 Joann Harvey, John Charron, Claude &Summers, James & Carolyn Mathieu, Dennie Mergenthal, Irene Jaso. Margaret Ann Weldon. July 22-26 from 6-8pm, PK-6th Grade, $1/Day Saint Stephen Cathedral, Diocesan Sophia Award - Sr. Owensboro - Sue Gough, Rose Ann Meal from 5-6pm; First come, first served Joseph Angela Boone, Sr. Mary Thomas, Payne, Ignatius Payne, Rita B. Thomas, Simon, Bishop John McRaith. Margie Hill, Lou Jones, Joseph & Claudine Splash: The Water Stories @ St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho July 28-31 from 6-8pm, PS (4 yr old) - 4th Grade, Free (Donations) Word of Life “The right to life is the first among human rights. To abort a child is to kill Meal at 5:30pm someone who cannot defend himself.” ~ Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, former Archbishop of Buenos Aires (now Pope Francis), Sobre el cielo y la tierra (On heaven and earth), 2011 St. Thomas More Parish Celebrates the Sacred Paschal Triduum May, 2013 39 PADUCAH,Ky. - Holy week is a special time for reflection and prayer at St. Thomas More beginning with the procession on Palm Sunday. This blessed week marked the celebration of the Sacred Paschal Triduum providing a very special time for parishioners to participate in worship as they prayed and contemplated the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, observed the passion and death of Christ on Good Friday, and remembered our salvation through fire and water, and welcomed Palm Sunday procession from Parish many into the Church during the Easter Hall - Deacon Terry Larbes, Fr. Ryan Vigil. For the very young, an Easter egg Harpole, a bagpiper, and choir process hunt was also held after the 11:00 a.m. to the church. Mass.

Candidates join around the altar as they are anointed during Confirmation.

Fr. Pat Reynolds and Deacon Terry Larbes prostrate themselves as parishioners kneel and pray on Good Friday.

Catechumen Skylar Marquardt is baptized by Fr. Pat Reynolds. At right, Good Friday veneration of the cross. Easter blessings are provided by Fr. Ryan Harpole before the egg hunt.

Fr. Pat Reynolds delivers the Easter Vigil homily.

At right, Fr. Ryan washes the feet of Parishioners on Holy Thursday. 40 May, 2013 Sister Michele Morek shares stories of outrage and hope for women around the world

By Dan Heckel, Mount Saint Joseph Staff Sister Michele Morek, Ursuline Sister Michele Morek shared center, greets attendees, harrowing stories of atrocities committed including Sister Vivian against women around the world, but Bowles, left, before her then offered inspiring examples of how presentation on April progress is being made, as she addressed 4. Sister Michele is the a gathering at Brescia University on April coalition coordinator for 4. UNANIMA International in Sister Michele was the keynote New York City. A large group was in attendance at the speaker for the 50th anniversary Taylor Lecture Hall in the year of the Contemporary Woman Brescia Science Building Program at Brescia. She is the coalition to hear Sister Michele talk coordinator for UNANIMA International, about the status of women Among those who attended Sister a nongovernmental organization of 18 in today’s world. Michele Morek’s “It’s a Woman’s religious communities that advocates at World--?” presentation at Brescia the United Nations on behalf of women women’s rights. In 2004, University were, from left, Sister Ann and children (especially those living in she became the first African Patrice Cecil, Carol Mark, Ursuline poverty), immigrants and refugees, and woman to receive the Nobel Associate Mary Danhauer and Sister mentioned included: the environment. Prize for her contribution Mary Jude Cecil. The event was set • Asha Elmi, a Somali woman who formed the up to help commemorate the 50th “In 1963, most Americans did not to sustainable development, believe that gender equality was possible Sixth Clan women’s movement to advance female anniversary of Brescia’s Contemporary democracy and peace. Woman Program. or even desirable,” Sister Michele said. participation in Somali politics. In August 2012, That was the year Dr. Philip Law, a she was elected to the Somalia Chicago physician, noted to Ursuline Parliament. A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Sister Francesca Hazel that many of his • Mukhtar Mai, a Pakistani female patients lacked self-esteem and woman who survived a gang Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, an understanding of who they were. That rape in 2002 and rather than was the impetus for the Contemporary complying with the custom of Clean, and Reverent ( from Boy Scout Handbook) committing suicide, pressed Woman Program at Brescia, one of the Oskar Vazquez first such programs for women anywhere charges against her was recognized in the United States. rapists and brought on March 17, 2013 While progress has been made in worldwide attention to by the Diocese Of America in supporting women, there is Pakistan’s custom of Owensboro Catholic much work to be done around the world. honor revenge. Committee on Sister Michele told story after story about • Mairead Corrigan Scouting at the St. women in African, Middle Eastern or and Betty Williams, who Stephens Cathedral Asian cultures who are murdered, raped won the 1976 Nobel in Owensboro. or sexually mutilated by husbands or Peace Prize for their Bishop William family members as part of a culture that efforts in encouraging Medley presented treats women as subhuman or stains on a peaceful resolution to Oskar with the the family name. She quoted the current the troubles in Northern Religious Emblem, secretary-general of the United Nations, Ireland. Parvuli Dei. Oskar Ban Ki-moon, as saying “Culture is no • Rebecca Lolosoli, is a parishioner of excuse for violence against women.” who formed the Kenyan St. Henry Catholic In some African countries, wars village of Umoja Unso, Church in Aurora, are being fought with a new strategy: or “Women United,” KY. He recently kidnapping and raping the wives and a refuge for Samburu received from daughters of the opponents, Sister women who previously Pack 37, the Cub Michele said. She quoted Chouchou were raped by British Scout Arrow of Dubuisson, a journalist and human rights soldiers and then Light Award. He activist, who said, “When a gorilla is divorced for bringing joined Boy Scout killed in the mountains, there is an outcry shame to their husbands. Troop 45 in Murray, and money is donated. Yet more than • Wangarii Maathai, KY. His family is 500,000 women are raped and there is who founded the Green very proud of his silence.” Belt Movement in Kenya accomplishments. Sister Michele said some of these that focused on planting (Mom is pictured). cultures are being changed because trees, environmental Submitted by Myrna women are speaking up and demanding conservation and Vasquez their rights. Some of the women she Diocesan Review Board Members Ready to Respond to Calls Study of the Catechism May, 2013 41 The members of the Board who deal with sexual abuse allegations in the Diocese of Owensboro are as follows: Mr. Ken Bennett, Mr. Mike Boone, Ms. Kay Castlen, MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - The third Rev. Mike Clark, JCL, Dr. Michael Farina, Mr. Mike Flaherty, Vice Chair, Ms. Rhonda gathering to study the United States Gillham, Mr. Nicholas Goetz, Mr. Brandon Harley, Chair, Ms. Teresa Henry, Ms. Mary Catholic Catechism for Adults during Beth Hurley, and Ms. Kelly Roe. Sr. Ethel Marie Biri, SSND, serves as the Bishop’s this Year of Faith took place March 14 at liaison to the Review Board. the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Any person who wishes to communicate with the Diocesan Review Board is Retreat Center, the day after Pope Francis asked to call the Catholic Pastoral Center at 1-270-683-1545 and ask to speak with a was announced. Some of the discussion member of the Review Board. To speak with a particular member of this Board, tell the centered on the role of Father Isaac Hecker, receptionist. In either case, the receptionist at the Catholic Pastoral Center will give the who founded the Paulists. caller’s information to a member of the Diocesan Review Board for follow-up. The next session will be May 9, from Callers may choose to remain anonymous for the initial call to the Catholic 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are welcome Pastoral Center receptionist. The phone numbers of the members of this Board will not to attend. There is a $10 fee which includes be made public. You may also contact the Board via email at reviewboard@pastoral. lunch, and a program booklet costs $5. org. Be sure to include your contact information. No direct response will be given by email because confidentiality is never guaranteed when using email. Follow-up will Mariam Kavanagh, left, a postulant be made by telephone. with the Sisters of the Lamb of God, Miembros del Comité Examinador Diocesano Están Listos and Nancy Martinez, a candidate with para Responder Llamadas that order, go over the Prayer to the Holy Spirit to begin the session. Los miembros del Comité que responden a las alegaciones de abuso sexual en la Diócesis de Owensboro son los siguientes: Sr. Ken Bennett, Sr. Mike Boone, Sra. Kay Castlen, Pbro. Mike Clark, JCL, Dr. Michael Farina, Sr. Mike Flaherty, Vice Chair, Sra. Rhonda Gillham, Sr. Nicholas Goetz, Sr. Brandon Harley, Chair, Sra. Teresa Henry, Sra. Mary Beth Hurley, y Sra. Kelly Roe. Hna. Ethel Marie Biri, SSND, sirve como el enlace entre el Obispo y el Comité Examinador. Cualquier persona que desea comunicarse con el Comité Examinador Diocesano debe llamar al Centro Pastoral Católico a 1-270-683-1545 y pedir hablar con un miembro del Comité Examinador. Para hablar con un miembro particular de este Comité, dígale a la recepcionista. En cualquier caso la recepcionista en el Centro Pastoral Católico le dará la información de la persona que llama a un miembro del Comité Examinador Diocesano para seguimiento. Las personas que llaman pueden ser anónimos para la llamada inicial a la recepcionista. Los números de teléfono de los miembros de este Comité no serán divulgados al público. También se puede contactar al Comité por su email a [email protected]. No se olvide de incluir su información de contacto. No se responderá directamente por email porque no se puede garantizar la confidencialidad por email. Seguimiento Mike McLevaine prays to begin the Sister Marietta Wethington, left, and será por teléfono. March session for the study of the Sister Ann McGrew share a funny story Catechism. before getting started at the study of the Catechism monthly prayer session. Join us for the Year of Faith To help us celebrate more fully the Year of Faith, Mount Saint Joseph Saint Ann’s Religious Articles Conference and Retreat Center is offering an 218 Jim Veatch Road opportunity to study the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. You are welcome to Morganfield, KY 42437 attend whatever sessions fit your schedule. • May 9 • June 13 Second Thursday of each month* Call 270/389-4281 • Aug. 8 *Except July Email [email protected] 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Sept. 12 Study the • Oct. 10 Catechism Each session is $10 (includes lunch) • Nov. 14 with us! A program book is $5 Our Brown Scapulars • Dec. 5 LEADERS: Sister Ann McGrew, OSU Sister Marietta Wethington, OSU are 35 cents each. To register, call You may order one Kathy McCarty (270) 229-0206 or thousands at this price! or email [email protected]

Located 12 miles west of Owensboro on Hwy. 56 Procreativity, Fidelity, Exclusivity, Given the rapidly shifting argument about May, 2013 42 Marriage In Christ Indissolubility, Community Partnership of the nature of marriage in our society, it is Editor’s Note: Father the Whole of Life, Domestic Ecclesiality of paramount importance for Catholics going to the Catechism itself. Richard Meredith, – All of these characteristics are taught by to understand the doctrine of our faith. pastor of Saints the Church to be essential to our doctrine We need to be able to live our faith with ARTICLE 7: THE SACRAMENT Peter and Paul and understanding of the Sacrament of regard to the Sacrament of Marriage. We OF MATRIMONY Catholic Church in Marriage. The more they are actively and also need to be able to explain it and give 1601 - "The matrimonial covenant, Hopkinsville, Ky., consciously present, the more humane witness to it. If society re-defines marriage by which a man and a woman establish contributed a series and Christlike the marriage will be. If to be any, legally recognized, adult, sexual between themselves a partnership of the of articles about freely embraced not only by the couple, partnership, then the Catholic Church’s whole of life, is by its nature ordered Christian Marriage’s i.e., the husband and wife, but also by definition will stand in sharp contrast to toward the good of the spouses and the Father Richard role in the New their children, the more experientially it. There is a great potential, I fear, for procreation and education of offspring; Meredith Evangelization. Christian the home will be. Within the conflict in that contrast. The Catholic this covenant between baptized persons He wrote this about the series, “I tell “Community Partnership of the Whole Church will continue to teach, witness, has been raised by Christ the Lord to the people that I personally believe the “New of Life” one will also find the two other minister to, and celebrate marriage only dignity of a sacrament.” Evangelization” will be borne by spouses classic “loves” identified by the ancient as it is defined in its magisterial doctrines I. MARRIAGE IN GOD'S PLAN upholding the truth of Christian Marriage, Greeks, namely Philia or friendship and and as it is sanctioned in Canon Law. 1602 - Sacred Scripture begins with the or it will not occur at all. I teach that Storgé or affection. This is marriage as It remains to be seen how society will creation of man and woman in the image Catholics need to know and be able to redeemed and made new in Jesus Christ tolerate our commitment to this faith and and likeness of God and concludes with a speak our doctrine on the Sacrament of and the Paschal Mystery. Except for practice. It also will remain to be seen how vision of "the wedding-feast of the Lamb." Marriage. I believe that if I(we) do not “Domestic Ecclesiality,” all of the other many members of the Church will continue Scripture speaks throughout of marriage teach loudly and clearly, the cultural tidal characteristics are part of God’s original to adhere to the faith and practice of the and its "mystery," its institution and the wave to sweep the sacrament away will be design in creating humanity male and Church, given this unchangeable stance of meaning God has given it, its origin and nigh overwhelming. female, establishing the “one-flesh” union our faith. its end, its various realizations throughout “In every respect my ideal is to speak of man and woman. That original design is In this series of articles, I intend to the history of salvation, the difficulties the truth with love.” still operative although injured in a world present the Catholic Catechism doctrine arising from sin and its renewal "in the damaged by sin. on Marriage and to flesh it out. It is my Lord" in the New Covenant of Christ and The Catholic Doctrine and All that I have said so far, however, conviction that, if there is to be a “new the Church. Definition of Marriage needs a lot of further explanation. Each evangelization” of society by the Catholic Marriage in the order of creation By Father Richard Meredith characteristic is multifaceted and charged Church, it will be led by those who are 1603 - "The intimate community of life Charity (Agape, Self-sacrificial Love), with complex meaning. Each needs an vitally living and witnessing to Christian and love which constitutes the married Chastity in Eros, Complementarity/ unfolding or explanation and coordination Marriage. I will remove the footnotes and state has been established by the Creator Mutuality (Personal and Sexual), with The Catechism of the Catholic Church. references, all of which may be found by Continued on page 43

“Let No One Ever Come To You Without Leaving Better and Happier.” As part of Teen Issues Week at Owensboro Catholic High School, March 11-16, 2013, the SCRUBS group of OCHS sponsored a motivational speaker, Mark Brown, brught to the school by Great American Fundraising (QSP)-Lamar Howell. Brown spoke about problems of cyber-bullying and personal bullying that children and teens face today. “We have to face the beast. We have to care how the one being bullied feels. Saying ‘I was just joking’ doesn’t cut it.” Brown said he has spoken about bullying to 1.5 million young people in recent years. He quoted Mother Teresa for his main idea: “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.” Tre Perkins, Marcus Good and Kriston Dillon with Mark Brown after the March 13, 2013 talk. 6 Mayo, 2013 Seldia que venga lo celebraremos. para no dominarla, Dios no saco de un ramo de flores, para expresarle lo Todos los que vivimos el mes de los pies para pisotearla, Dios no mucho y profundo que la amo. “En Nombre de Dios” Mayo, debemos de tomar un momento saco a la mujer de las manos para no Cada mañana ciento la fuerza de su Por Luis Aju y pensar en aquella Mujer, nuestra manipularla. Dios saco a la mujer de amor, su oración me hace sentir como propia Madre y enviada por Dios, la Costilla (historia de la creación) para la llovizna que necesito para sentirme Mes de Mayo 2013 para cuidarnos desde que fuimos estar cerca del corazón, para amarla. fresco y listo para el nuevo día. Para Por Luis Aju concebidos en el Vientre Materno de En estos tiempos difíciles, pedimos un hijo y para una madre, no existe la El mes esperado nuestra madre. a todas las mujeres vivir intensamente distancia, porque en mis manos llevo después del tiempo Dios llamo a la mujer para traer a su su condición de ser mujer y madre. las suyas, en mis ojos llevo sus ojos del frio al menos hijo al mundo en medio de nosotros. Ser femenina íntegramente, es hacer porque con ellas puedo ver mejor mi en esta región del Si María hubiera dicho no al plan de ver lo tierno y lo profundo el amor de camino. Mi cerebro está lleno de mundo. Dios, No habría venido Jesus como Dios al resto de la humanidad, creando muchos hermosos recuerdos desde Celebramos varios hombre como nosotros. Tenía que a la persona como parte integral de la mi niñez hasta el día de hoy. Madre acontecimientos hacerse igual a nosotros para poder creación. usted vive en mi corazón y en mi mente pero de ellos tener compasión y amor a todos Es muy cierto que la sociedad desde porque fui formado en su sagrado seno mencionaremos solo 2 o 3, ya que cada nosotros. Pero Dios Creador escogió hace mucho tiempo ha marginado, y donde mis otros hermanos pasaron 9 quien, lo tomara como se le presente a una mujer que bajo sus ojos tendría utilizad o y explotada, en el trabajo, en meses también. la situación. que ser sencilla, humilde, y sabia para la fábrica incluso en el propio hogar, En cada palpitar de mi corazón, siento Para los católicos, hago mención llegar a ser elegida por Dios. Dios pero esta reflexión las invita a tomar los latidos suyos que usted me daba de esto, porque este medio de no escoge gente lleno de “cosas” o conciencia de sus valores inalienables cuando vivía en su seno materno. comunicación es el periodismo que prejuiciosa. e inviolables, Dios nos pide el Gracias Madre por traerme al mundo proviene de la Diócesis de Owensboro. La madre no se cansa de amar, porque profundo respeto para cada uno de las con los cuidados que usted me daba Aquí mencionare, que el mes de ser madre es un llamado de Dios, las mujeres como criatura de Dios. en la gestación y en la vida sobre la Mayo es dedicado a la Virgen María, madres todo el tiempo están dispuestas A usted Madre querida, le expreso santa tierra. Dios la bendiga Madre. la madre de Jesus y Madre Nuestra. a dar amor a los hijos. mis más profundos sentimientos de A todas las Madres que hacen de papa El día 10 de Mayo Celebramos, para Dios no saco a la mujer de la cabeza, amor, mi admiración por su carisma de y mama para llevar el pan Nuestro de Latinoamérica el día de las Madres. cuidar a los bebes niños y niñas. Tanto cada día a la mesa donde Dios os une. Saint Thomas More Welcomes New Members cuidado que siento hasta la primera y Que Dios bendiga ustedes Madres de PADUCAH,Ky. - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) group met each última fibra de mi cuerpo que usted y la raza humana creada por el arquitecto week beginning August, 2012 to prepare individuals to join the Catholic Church. The la mano de Dios me hicieron crecer. A y formador. Bendiciones a todas. Easter Vigil was a special day for the Candidates and Catechumens as they professed usted Madre, entrego mi amor como Feliz día de la Madre. their faith and experienced full communion with the Church at St. Thomas more during the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 31, 2013. Each Catechumen was baptized and each Marriage In Christ candidate confirmed during this special celebration. (Continued from page 42) and endowed by him with its own proper laws.... God himself is the author of marriage." The vocation to marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator. Marriage is not a purely human institution despite the many variations it may have undergone through the centuries in different cultures, social structures, and spiritual attitudes. These differences should not cause us to forget its common and permanent characteristics. Although the dignity of this institution is not transparent everywhere with the same clarity some sense of the greatness of the matrimonial union exists in all cultures. "The well-being of the individual person and of both human and Christian society is closely bound up with the healthy state of conjugal and family life." 1604 - God who created man out of love also calls him to love – the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being. For man is created in the image and likeness of God who is himself love. Since God created him man and woman, their mutual love becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves man. It is good, very good, in the Creator's eyes. and this love which God blesses is intended to be fruitful and to be realized in the common work of watching over creation: "and God blessed them, and God said to them: 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it.'" New members and sponsors: front row (L-R): Sherry Harpole, Lori Hatton, 1605 - Holy Scripture affirms that man and woman were created for one another: Trina Vaughn, Michelle Marquardt, Josh Esper, Donna Monk, Natasha Kimble, "It is not good that the man should be alone." The woman, "flesh of his flesh," i.e., his Jay Barber, Grace Babbs, Shawn Barber; middle row (L-R): Dan Merges, Roger counterpart, his equal, his nearest in all things, is given to him by God as a "helpmate"; Kephart, Rodger Harrison, Karen Phillips, Cindy Erickson, Sr. Lucy Bonifas, Eileen she thus represents God from whom comes our help. "Therefore a man leaves his father Segebarth, Scott Babbs; back row (L-R): Dolores Webber, Mary Jo Lewis, Cheryl and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh." The Lord himself Harrison, Fr. Patrick Reynolds, Pat Cairney, Genie Lasoski, Houston Babbs, Drew shows that this signifies an unbreakable union of their two lives by recalling what the Barber. Not pictured: Kelly Butts, Lori Meredith, Skylar MarquardtPhoto by Missy plan of the Creator had been "in the beginning": "So they are no longer two, but one Eckenberg flesh." Saludos desde Bani. Mayo, 2013 5 Por el Padre Stan Puryear de Pascua, oré inadvertidamente por Qué bonito es este tiempo del año "nuestro Papa, Benedicto". Una señora y qué bonito es la vida en la Iglesia en la congregación gritó, "Francisco". ahora. Aunque la celebración de la Dos minutos más tarde, tratando de semana Santa es maravillosa mientras recuperar del evento, dije mal el nombre se hace evidente la profundidad del de nuestro Señor y Salvador, Jesucristo. significado de nuestra salvación a Ni una sola persona dijo nada. Estoy través del sacrificio y amor Dios, es seguro de que el Santo Padre Francisco un tiempo que deja la mayoría de sería humillado o divertido (o ambos) los sacerdotes cansados físicamente, con el asunto. emocionalmente y espiritualmente. No todo es perfecto en la tierra En la Parroquia Santiago Apóstol de del Paraíso. En diciembre, fui Paya, Baní, dieciséis comunidades hospitalizado unos días con el dengue, significa mucho trabajo, haciendo pleno cortesía de un mosquito desagradable. uso de las opciones que ofrecen las Afortunadamente, tuve un caso simple rúbricas litúrgicas, junto con un poco y no caso hemorrágico que incluye cosas de ingenio creativo para las situaciones que ni quiero explicar. (Pero si usted no contempladas. Las celebraciones del tiene un estómago fuerte, puede buscar Viernes Santo se comenzaron a las 7, la información en el internet). Aprendí con el Vía Crucis por toda la parroquia mucho del sistema médico dominicano entera, con una estación en cada una de en ese tiempo, así que la próxima vez las comunidades. Después de un drama que me acerca un mosquito, comenzaré de las Viacrucis por las calles y la Pasión inmediatamente investigando vuelos y Adoración de la Cruz, el día terminó A esos dos viejos los llamamos “Los Gemelos”, aun no son familiares. Han sido amigos todo su vida y han sido muy involucrados en la Iglesia. El hombre para Miami en caso de que necesito más a las 9 de la noche con la única comida tratamiento médico. del día: un vaso de rojo y un intento a la derecha, conocido en la comunidad como Guaroa, me acompaña todos los miércoles para visitar a los enfermos y los ancianos, y durante la semana sigue Creo que el año que viene va a ser mediocre de paella. su progreso para que el sacerdote visite los más enfermos. Foto presentada por aún más doloroso todavía: la parroquia Después de la Pascua, el trabajo el padre de Stan Puryear. ha decidido construir una nueva iglesia. comienza. Durante la Octava de Pascua, Después de pastorear la Iglesia San en cada una de las comunidades de semana después de que llegaba en el es la perspectiva desde aquí en la pastoral estadounidense. José en Bowling Green mientras que la parroquia se celebra una Misa de República Dominicana, la tierra donde el edificio de la iglesia fue restaurado, Pascua, resultando en dos Misas de El lunes de la segunda semana primero el Evangelio llegó a América de Pascua, todos los sacerdotes de la no quería nada que hacer jamás con Pascua al día durante una semana entera. y donde se celebró la primera Misa en construcciones. Medida que crecen, En las parroquias en los Estados Unidos, diócesis de Baní se reúnen para un el hemisferio occidental, en el pueblo día de relax en una casa de playa que sinSin embargo, descubrí que Dios los sacerdotes y feligreses se preocupan La Isabela, situada en la costa norte de no me pregunta lo que yo quiero. tanto por la celebración de la Semana pertenece a un amigo del obispo de post- Española. Ya los resultados del trabajo Easter. El día implica ningún trabajo, La situación aquí mandaba que se Santa que se nos olvida la Octava de del nuevo Papa se están mostrando hiciera algo. Se va creciendo todavía Pascua. Eso no es una crítica: es una no planificación, no hay discusión de aquí en la Iglesia. Está surgiendo un detalles diocesanos de pastoral: es la asistencia en las Misas, así que realidad. La Semana Santa incluye un nuevo sentido de esperanza, y aún en todos los feligreses caben dentro del gran número de detalles que aparecen simplemente un día de fomentar la mi parroquia, varias personas me han fraternidad entre el clero. Y es la una edificio durante la Misa. Cuando no una sola vez al año, y siempre hay un dicho que están regresando a la iglesia está lloviendo, no es ningún problema, aparato que se utiliza solamente en la reunión que ningún sacerdote siempre por lo que el Santo Padre representa. pierde. Aunque no estoy seguro de por porque la gente puede participar por Semana Santa que fue guardado el año Y el hombre solo ha tenido la posición las ventanas. Pero después de años de pasado pero nadie puede recordar donde qué o cómo, el sentido de fraternidad por un mes!!! Que increíble es ver el entre los sacerdotes en la República huracanes y comejenes, el edificio se fue guardado, resultando en una masiva Espíritu Santo obrando en la selección está desintegrando. Comenzaron las búsqueda nerviosa de varias horas hasta Dominicana se siente más fuertemente de nuestros santos padres: el Papa Juan que en los Estados Unidos. Aunque obras de un nuevo edificio desde hace que finalmente alguien recuerda que Pablo II y su amor por la juventud, el casi diez años, pero por alguna razón fue guardado en la oficina del párroco. muchas teorías abundan sobre los Papa Benedicto XVI y su amor por la temas, mi impresión es que la sencillez que nadie puede explicar, se paró. Así Después de que ese evento se ocurre tradición, y ahora el Papa Francisco y que vamos a terminar lo que empezó. El cada día por cuatro días, junto con de supervivencia construye fraternidad. su amor por los pobres. Cada uno trae Vivir y trabajar con los pobres en presupuesto actual es de 6 millones de la energía y el drama de la vigilia de dones para el Ministerio y la Oficina del pesos, o US$ 150, 000. Construimos lo Pascua, cuando el párroco termina con solidaridad involuntario tiene sus Vicario de Cristo y cada uno se basa en recompensas. que podamos, como tenemos el dinero la última Misa del Domingo de la Pascua la obra del pontífice anterior. Un gran y luego recaudar más dinero para la de la Resurrección, la única fuente de Ese tema, por supuesto, ofrece una ejemplo para todos los que dedican su oportunidad de hablar de Su Santidad, siguiente etapa. Teniendo en cuenta todo energía que tiene es pensar en tomar vida al ministerio en nuestra Iglesia. esto, creo que necesitaré muchos más tres días para dormir. En la situación El Santo Padre Francis, Primer Papa Una experiencia particularmente de las Américas. La primavera se ha días en la playa. mía, había cinco Misas del Domingo de expresa la amor que tiene los feligreses Nota del Editor: Véase la página 8 llegado en la Iglesia con una nueva Pascua y otros once durante la octava de por el nuevo Santo Padre: durante una de de la sección de Inglés para leer este brisa de aggiornamento. Pues, así Pascua. El descanso, pues, viene una las Misas celebradas durante la octava artículo en Inglés. 4 Mayo, 2013 La procesion del Via Crusis y su pasion, como afectanuestra vida hoy dia.

Personas provenientes de otros paises, nos juntamos a pensar y hacer una re-lectura de la pasion del Senor. Que se vivive en la comunidad. El P. Carl, parroco de la Iglesia San Jose y Pablo, acompano El P. Carmelo, tambien acompano a la comunidad de San Jose Nosotros los que tenemos familia, a la comunidad en el Via Crusis que se llevo a cabo en y Pablo en el via Crusis en las calles de Owensboro. esto sabemos que significa ser padre o Owensboro. Toda la gente que participo son miembros quiere decir que la pasion de Jesus y de las comunidades, madre de nuestros hijos. Por eso de la la comunidad Latina de Owensboro. Presenciar tambien van al dia en las comunidades. Se espera ayudar a la Pasion, Muerte y Resurreccion de la pasion de Jesus hoy dia es compartir los dolores de la comunidad y no poner mas peso de la cruz que cada quien Jesus, se refleja en varias situaciones mucha gente que lleva una cruz muy pesada, solo que lleva. F.Luis Aju de la vida de la comunidad. F.Luis Aju calladamente. F.Luis Aju

En una presentacion como estas, viene a nuestra mente, la impotencia que nos ha tocado vivir ante los poderosos. Hay cosas que no depende de nosotros No hace falta vestirse de soldado romano para levantar la mano y juzgar muchas si no de los que pueden y tienen el poder. Como que la vos del pueblo ya no veces a nuestros hermanos. Por eso el Via Crusis, nos hace refexionar nuestra cuenta. F.Luiis Aju manera de tratar a las otras personas. F.Luis Aju

La cruz llevamos todos los dia es pesado. Pero con la ayuda de Dios podemos seguir adelante. En el sufrimiento encontramos el auxilio de la Virgen Maria, nuestra Madre. Contar con ella en todo lo que nos toca vaminar. F.Luis Aju

La finalizacion del Via Crusis, tuvo lugar en el campus de la Universidad del Breccia, fuimos parte de esta presentacion. Gracias a los que trabajaron en este proyecto. el proposito de la presentacion es despertar en nosotros sentimiento de amor, compasion y caridad para con todos. F.Luis Aju A New Evangelization is Going On in Western Kentucky Mayo, 2013 3 Among the parishes in the Diocese of Owensboro, many priests and pastoral associates work hard to spread the Word among the people that Jesus Christ is alive and that He cares about all our needs. In some of our parishes, there are communities of Hispanic Catholics who look to the church for sacramental ministry and for care of other needs, spiritual and physical. These Catholics wish to give, to share their God-given gifts and their cultural experiences for the good of the larger church. Someone has to be there to listen, to receive the requests and the offerings of the Catholic people. In our parishes the people on the front page and on page 3 help do this for the good of the church. These are Hispanic Ministers who work in our parishes and who live among the people. Una nueva evangelización está pasando en el oeste de Kentucky Entre las parroquias de la Diócesis de Owensboro, muchos sacerdotes y asociados pastorales trabajar duro para difundir la Palabra entre la gente que Jesucristo está vivo y que Él se preocupa por nuestras necesidades. En algunas de nuestras parroquias, hay comunidades de hispanos católicos que acuden a la iglesia para el ministerio sacramental y para la atención de otras necesidades, espiritual y físico. Estos católicos quieren dar, a compartir sus dones dados por Dios y sus experiencias culturales para el bien de la iglesia en general. Alguien tiene que estar ahí para escuchar, para recibir las solicitudes y las ofrendas del pueblo católico. En nuestras parroquias la gente en la portada y en la página 3 ayuda hacer esto por el bien de la iglesia. Estos son los ministros hispanos que trabajan en nuestras parroquias y que viven en el pueblo.

Luis J. Aju, a la izquierda, El P. Juan Kalombo, El Sr. Diacono Heriberto, El P. David, y P. Carmelo que conduce la oración durante el Retiro Ministros Hispanos en el Monasterio Pasionista, Whitesville, en marzo. F. por Luis Aju

P. Carmelo, tambien participo a El Sr. Diacono Heriberto, El P. Juan Kalombo, ha venido tiempo completo en las charlas ha venido a participar en el a prticipar en el retiro semestral del ano de la Fe. El, como director retiro, esto indica que todos para los Ministros Hispanos de Espiritual del Ministerio Hispano los miembros del quipo de la Diocesis. El P. Juan Kalombo, tiene que estar presente en este bemos de participar. Puesto siempre esta abierto a dar su tipo de actividades. Por eso que tenemos una sola vision ayuda el Ministerio Hispano. estuvo todco el tiempo con el y una mision en familia como Atiende 2 grandes parroquias equipo diocesano. Gracias por grupo. Gracias Diacono por sin embargo participa en todos venir, P. Carmelo. F. Luis Aju tu aporte y participacion en los eventos del Ministerio este mafnifico evento Hispanode diocesano. F.Luis Aju. El Obispo William nuestro retiro semestral. F.Luis Aju. Medley y La Nueva Evangelización Catholic Charities F. Luis Aju. Adoptions El Obispo William Medley Su Excelencia, Obispo William Medley, a la izquierda, juntamente con el Canciller Kevin estuvo un nosotros al inicio de nuestro retiro fue un For information on either Kauffeld, han venido al inicio honor tenerlo. Tambien estuvo con el Sr. Canciller de la domestic or international del Retiro para los Ministros Diocesis Sr. Kevin Kauffeld. F. por Luis Aju adoption, call us at Hispanos en el Centro de Retiros a los líderes latinos que servimos en la Diócesis. 270-852-8328. de la Comunidad de las Hnas. Tenemos un Obispo y El, es la guía y el apoyo Pasionistas en Whitesville. Se de todos, por lo tanto su presencia en este tipo de Providing les invito para ver, y ser parte eventos es importante. Le dimos la bienvenida y help . . . del inicio del retiro, ser parte del convivimos un tiempo con ellos. La intención es interés de todos, escuchar a otra ver y oír cómo va la Nueva Evangelización en las creating persona hablando del ano de la Fe. varias áreas que cubrimos en la Diócesis. Además hope. La presencia del Obispo y del se hizo reflexión acerca del Ano de la Fe. A los dos Canciller, obedece a que conozcan Gracias por su visita. 2 Mayo, 2013 Llena eres de gracia Calendario del Obispo Medley para mayo 2013: Mayo 1 6:00 p.m. Confirmación, St. Peter/St. Agnes en St. Peter, Waverly Queridos hermanos y pareció revelador que en el seminario el Mayo 2 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Día Presbítero, Catholic Pastoral Center hermanas, estudio de María se encuentra en el lugar 6:00 p.m. Confirmación, St. Leo Parish, Murray El mes de mayo en la dentro de un curso titulado "El Cristo". Mayo 4 4:00 p.m. Confirmación, Christ the King, Scottsville tradición católica ha sido Hay meditaciones y oraciones en Mayo 5 10:30 a.m. Confirmación, Precious Blood, Owensboro considerado como el mes abundancia que honran a María. Una de Mayo 6 5:00 p.m Bendición a los jugadores del Base bol de María. Para muchos de las más profundas, por supuesto, es el Ro- Owensboro Catholic Baseball Fields nosotros esta celebración sario. Pero hacemos bien en cuenta que 6:00 p.m. Cena de agradecimiento para los Lideres de Formación se cristalizó por la devo- los misterios del Rosario, los temas sobre Monseñor de Fe, CPC ción a María, y en partic- los que hemos de meditar como repeti- William F. Mayo 7-8 Conferencia Católica de Kentucky reunión de la Directiva Ejecutiva, ular sus procesiones de mos la oración memorizada, en general, Medley Louisville, KY mayo en una imagen de reflejan los acontecimientos en la vida y Obispo de Reunión Provinciana, Louisville, KY la Virgen coronada para ministerio de Jesús. Owensboro Mayo 9 12:00 p.m. Misa y visita a la Cárcel significar su título como En este mes de mayo, los invito a todos a unirse en oración y reflexión con 6:00 p.m. Confirmación, Resurrection Parish, Dawson Springs Q Reina de los Cielos y la Tierra. Mien- María, a quien el ángel Gabriel declara Mayo 11 10:00 a.m. Graduación, Brescia University, Riverpark Center tras que muchas familias ya tenían una que es, "llena de gracia”. En el momen- 2:00 p.m. Confirmación, St. Joseph Parish, Central City tradición de rezar el rosario, esta activi- to de nuestro bautismo nosotros también Mayo 12 8:30 a.m. Misa, Bendición del campanario, St. Columba Parish, dad se hizo más frecuente en el mes de hemos estado llenos de gracia. María fue Lewisport mayo. capaz de mantener esa distinción para Mayo 14 7:00 p.m. Graduación, Trinity High School, Hines Center, Philpot El lugar de María en la historia de la todos los tiempos. La devoción a María Mayo 15 8:30 a.m. Reunión del Consejo Financiero Diocesano, CPC Iglesia y la salvación la tradición es siem- abre la puerta para cada uno de nosotros 6:00 p.m. Confirmación, St. William of Vercelli Parish, Marion pre una de deferencia. La veneración de para aspirar a la plenitud de la gracia, la Mayo 16 9:00 a.m. Misa Escolar, OCES K-3 Campus, Owensboro María es siempre un reflejo de su acepta- plenitud de la vida en Cristo. Mayo 18 2:00 p.m. Reunión de Aspirantes a Diáconos Permanentes, ción de la invitación para ser la Madre Christ the King Parish, Madisonville de Dios. Fiestas y festivales en honor a Si su Rosario esta quizás perdido en el 7:00 p.m. Graduación, St. Mary High School, Paducah María son para dar enfoque a su Hijo Je- fondo de un cajón, búsquelo .Si su fa- Mayo 19 11:00 a.m. Confirmación, St. Stephen Cathedral sucristo. milia nunca ha rezado el rosario juntos, 2:00 p.m. Graduación, Owensboro Catholic High School, En el caso del Evangelio de la Anun- este mes será un buen momento para in- Sportscenter Owensboro ciación, el sí de María se expresa como tentarlo. Recordemos que en su primera Mayo 20 9:30 a.m. Reunión del Consejo de Personal, CPC "Yo soy la sierva del Señor." Cuando mañana como nuevo Obispo de Roma, el 1:30 p.m. Reunión del Consejo Sacerdotal, CPC en el ministerio público de Jesús en el Papa Francisco visitó la Iglesia de Santa Mayo 21 9:00 a.m. Misa del Personal y Reunión, CPC Evangelio de Juan se inicia en las bodas María la Mayor a rezar ante la imagen de 12:00 p.m. Misa y convivio con Gasper River Staff, Gasper River de Cana, es María la que le da el empuje la Virgen. Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center a su hijo especial y el Hijo de Dios para "Dios te salve María, llena eres de Mayo 22 6:00 p.m. Confirmación, St. Augustine, St. Benedict, St. Anthony actuar. gracia, el Señor está contigo. Bendita tú Parishes en St. Augustine Parish Grayson Springs Sus palabras a los camareros: "Haced entre las mujeres y bendito es el fruto de Mayo 23 6:00 p.m.Confirmación, St. Peter of Alcántara Parish, Stanley lo que Él os diga", se destacan como uno tu vientre, Jesús. " Mayo 25 5:00 p.m. Confirmación, St. Mary Parish, Franklin de los más profundos desafíos para el dis- Suyos en Cristo, Mayo 26 10:00 a.m. Confirmación, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Owensboro cipulado en el Nuevo Testamento. 2:00 p.m. Misa, Fr. Joe Mills 60 Year Anniversary, St. Martin, Rome María, en su humildad, siempre Mayo 28 10-3:00 p.m. Oficina de Paducah, Hospital Lourdes reconoce que las bendiciones y las gra- +Monseñor William F. Medley cias de Dios derramado sobre ella eran Obispo de Owensboro Calendario del Obispo Medley para junio 2013: reales en que Dios sea glorificado. Me Junio 1 10:00 a.m. Ordenación de Sacerdocio, St. Stephen Cathedral Junio 8 5:00 p.m. Confirmación, St. Denis Parish, Fancy Farm Junio 9 10:00 a.m. Confirmación, St. Charles Parish, Bardwell The Diocese of Owensboro Junio 10-18 Reunión Primaveral de Obispos, San Diego, CA Catholic Directory is now Junio 22 7:00 p.m. Misa, Retiro Juvenil Hispano, available for iOS Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center Junio 23 10:30 a.m. Confirmación, St. Joseph Parish, Mayfield and Android Junio 25 6:30 p.m Misa, Christian Leadership Institute Search for the Diocese of Owensboro Junio 27 2:00 p.m. Reunión del Consejo de Brescia University Junio 28 Reunión del Consejo de Brescia University Junio 30 10:30 a.m. Misa, Immaculate Conception, Hawesville Calendario del Obispo Medley para julio 2013: Julio 26 9:15 a.m. Misa, Día de desarrollo Profesional, Maestros y Directores de Escuelas católicas, Holy Name, Henderson Julio 27 Jornada Mundial de la Juventud, Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center Una nueva evangelización que está pasando en el oeste de Kentucky Entre las parroquias de la Diócesis de Owensboro, muchos sacerdotes y asociados pastorales trabajar duro para difundir la Palabra entre la gente que Jesucristo está vivo y que Él se preocupa por nuestras necesidades. En algunas de nuestras parroquias, hay comunidades de hispanos católicos que acuden a la iglesia para el ministerio sacramental y para la atención de otras necesidades, espiritual y físico. Estos católicos quieren dar, a compartir sus dones dados por Dios y sus experiencias culturales para el bien de la iglesia en general. Alguien tiene que estar ahí para escuchar, para recibir las solicitudes y las ofrendas del pueblo católico. En nuestras parroquias la gente en esta página y en la página 3 ayuda hacer esto por el bien de la iglesia. Estos son los ministros hispanos que trabajan en nuestras parroquias y que viven en el pueblo. Católico de Kentucky Occidental Gráfico por Jennifer Farley Hunt

Western Kentucky Catholic, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Volumen 40, Numero 5, Mayo, 2013

Patti Gutierrez, esposa de Cris. tembin estuvo el tiempo completo en el retiro, creo que cocmpartimos la vision de nuestra mision, necesitamos estar con Jesus, en la oracion y en la refexion para seguir con la obra de llevar la Buena Nueva a todos los Luis J. Aju, hace su propia lugares. Pero para presentacion personal al grupo de El P. David quien guio nuestro eso necesitamos Ministros en el Reiro que se llevo a retiro inicia su desertacion con la oracion y cabo en el Centro de Retiros en el nosotros el dia 21 de Marzo, reflexio. Gracias convento de las Hnas Pasionistas todos atentos a las reflexiones Patti por venir. de Whites ville. La razon es que sobre la Fe. y la innovacion de F.Luis Aju. cada uno de los ministros, en nuestra tarea de llevar la buena adicion a su ministerio, atiende Nueva a los pueblos. F.LUis Aju Cristobal Gutierrez, ambien con La Sra. Herminia, otros aspectos. Luis como director sus multiples compromisos, dejo miembro de la del Ministerio Juvenil diocesano un rato todo para ir y compatir con comunidad de San Jose asistio en todo el evento del retiro. todos el Retiro, tambien El, tiene y Pablo en Owensboro. F.Luis Aju mucho que hacer pero siempre También acompaño esta al tanto de los eventos del a la presentación del Ministerio Hispano como equipo. viacrucis en vivo el Gracias Cris por tomar el tiempo y día Viernes Santo estar juntos. F.Luis Aju en las calles de Owensboro. Así como varios miembros de la A la izquierda, Hna. Esther, la comunidad. F.Luis Aju superiora de su comunidad en St. Thomas More, Paduca, tambien ha venido a pasar los dias de reflexion con el equipo diocesano. Gracias A la derecha, Ella sirve por venir y estar. F. Luis Aju a la comunidad hispana, haciendo misión con diferentes personas y de países diferentes. A la izquierda, Hna. Fran "Panchita" Sra. Gina, es miembro tambien con sus tantos anos de del consejo para el La Hna. Maria Luisa, ha estado en servir a las comunidades hispanas Ministerio Hispano de la todo el retiro, ella como sabemos y no hispanas ha venido a diócesis. Vino al retiro sirve en la Comunidad Hispana compartir su tiempo con el equipo. en el convento de las de San Jose, Mayfield KY. igual, Gracias Hermana por su entrega. Hnas. Pasionitas en tiene mucho que hacer pero dejo Tambien es dirrectora de Centro Whitesville. Es un miembro activo dentro del equipo las reocupaciones de diario y Latino. F.Luis Aju para el Ministerio Hispano. Dejo sus compromisos vino a la oracion y reflexion para y asistió a nuestro retiro, gracias por su presencia. seguir con la tarea que el Senor Continúa en la página 3 F .Luis Aju nos pide. F.Luis Aju