Faithful of the Diocese of Owensboro Are Generous Stewards! by Kevin Kauffeld from the Pastors of All 79 Parishes

Attention Young Adults Diocese of Owensboro and High School Youth! St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center World Youth Day Local Event will be held August 20 from 10:00am to August 21 at 12:00pm at Gasper River Catholic Youth World Youth Day Camp and Retreat Center in Bowling Green, KY. The goal will be to simulate an authentic WYD experience of hiking to the Vigil site, Pilgrimage camping on the ground in front of a big stage, Madrid, Spain Travel Dates - providing live music, inspirational skits, showing of recorded Vigil with our Holy August 13-23, 2011 Father; Pope Benedict XVI, catechesis, ado- Estimated Cost- $2,500 per person, ration, celebrating Mass with Bishop Medley Open to young adults, ages 18-30. and more. Cost is $25. Young adults age 18-35 may register up until the event and the Registration Deadline and morning of August 20 until 10:00AM. Gates $500 deposit. open at 9:00AM, parking at 8:00AM. For For questions and registration, more information please see our Facebook Western Kentucky Catholic Graphic by Jennifer Farley Hunt page (Diocese of Owensboro Youth and Western Kentucky Catholic, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 contact Mary Reding, 270-872-7818 Young Adult Ministry *Official Page*) or Volume 38, Number 6 August, 2011 [email protected] call Robin Tomes @ 270-683-1545. Faithful Of The Diocese Of Owensboro Are Generous Stewards! By Kevin Kauffeld from the pastors of all 79 parishes. I would like to extend my thank you to Following are parishes who responded by 25% OWENSBORO,Ky. - The first annual them. I also thank you for your support both financially and prayerfully. or more with either a financial or prayer pledge diocesan appeal (Disciples Response (number of families taken from the diocesan Fund) began in September, 1993. Under 100 Families directory). Over these some eighteen years more Contained in this edition of The Western than $6,700,000 has been raised. This Saint Anthony of Padua, Grand Rivers 41% Kentucky Catholic are the names of those who fall we will begin the 19th year of the Saints Mary & James, Guthrie 34% have given financially to the Disciples Response campaign. Disciples Response Fund Saint Augustine, Grayson Springs 34% Fund Annual Appeal. Without their generosity Sunday is the week-end of September Holy Cross, Providence 33% we would not be able to fund the numerous 10th & 11th. On that Sunday, in all the Saint Charles, Livermore 33% ministries in the Diocese of Owensboro. I also parishes of the diocese, a reflection from Saint Charles, Bardwell 32% extend my sincere thanks to those who may not Bishop Medley will be read concerning Sacred Heart, Hickman 32% be able to give a financial gift but do support this the effort, and everyone will be asked to Saint Edward, Fulton 31% effort with their prayers. contribute to this unified effort. Families Holy Trinity, Morgantown 29% will receive the materials in the mail Rosary Chapel, Paducah 28% Immaculate Conception, Earlington 28% prior to DRF Sunday. Many prayer re- Saint Benedict, Wax 28% quests are received through the return Saint Francis Borgia, Sturgis 27% mail. These are placed in the chapel at Saint Mary of the Woods, McQuady 26% the Catholic Pastoral Center and are Saint Elizabeth, Curdsville 25% prayed for during daily Mass. Requested Service Change The money raised from this effort 100 – 399 Families helps to support retired priests, seminarian education, outreach, religious Saint Joseph, Central City 35% education, aid to the poor and indigent, Saint Henry, Aurora 28% and parish endowments. Each year, 15% Saint John the Evangelist, Paducah 28% of the funds collected are given back Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam 28% to parishes, schools and institutions Saint Stephen, Cadiz 27% in the diocese in the form of Disciples Saint Martin, Rome 26% Response Fund Grants. More than Sacred Heart, Waverly 25% $875,000 has been awarded over the past eighteen years. Grants are awarded 400+ Families

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Saint Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro 33% Paid www.rcdok.org/_documents/steward- Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro 27% ship/Grant_app.pdf. Saint Agnes, Uniontown 26% This appeal would not be successful Saint Joseph, Mayfield 26% without the encouragement and support Blessed Mother, Owensboro 25% 2 people, God’s people, who today will not have enough to eat. For when Jesus “Do This In Remembrance Of Me” said, “Do this in remembrance of me,” he surely wasn’t speaking just to that action with bread and wine at table. He was speaking of feeding the hungry, My dear sisters and brothers, healing the sick, visiting the imprisoned, comforting the sorrowful. For this is “For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to what it means to act in remembrance of Jesus. you, the Lord Jesus, on the night before he was handed over, Yours in Christ, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way he also took the cup, after supper, Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of Owensboro saying, ‘This is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.” I Corinthians 11:23-26 Most Reverend William F. Medley The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, re- Bishop of lates the tradition of the Lord’s Supper. The story is told by Owensboro the gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, though John’s accounting differs pointedly from the others. In our own Catholic tradition the Lord’s mandate to “Do this in remembrance of me,” became a tradition of commemorating this momentous supper daily in the ritual celebration of the Holy Eucharist. But virtually all churches of Christian tradition have continued this mandate of Jesus in some fashion. To be human is to be hungry. Not to be hungry is to be dead. Yet our stan- Bishop William Medley elevated the Body of Christ as newly ordained Fr Ryan dard of living as prosperous Americans is so high that we know almost nothing Harpole elevated the Blood of Christ May 21 in Blessed Mother Church. At left is of real physical hunger. We think of ourselves like machines. Mealtime comes Fr Jerry Calhoun; at right Fr. Andy Garner. Mel Howard Photo and we refuel. Oh, perhaps we calculate the need for protein, for Vitamin C and refuel accordingly, often up against the task of shedding a few pounds. More Bishop Medley’s Calendar for August 2011: frequently, eating is simply a matter of habit, of taste and preference. Yet, millions of people are hungry today. Physically hungry. And we are August 1 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 6 Gathering/Luncheon too well off to know what that means. There is no way to adequately picture August 2 11:00 a.m. Jubilee Mass, Carmel Home, Owensboro genuine physical hunger unless you have experienced it. We could publish or August 6 2:00 p.m. Opening Prayer, Fancy Farm Picnic pass around pictures of hungry people, and these pictures would evoke discom- August 7 10:00 a.m. Mass, St. Susan Parish, Elkton fort, probably some guilt, maybe even a resolve to help, but they would never 5:30 p.m. Rural Life Celebration, Sportcenter, Owensboro tell us what hunger really is. We might even fast for a day or two, or even August 8 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 1 Gathering/Luncheon forty, maybe even to the point of death. But it is not the same for us in western August 10 CCK Executive Board Meeting, Louisville, KY Provincial Meeting, Louisville, KY Kentucky and our United States of America…for our fast can end in feast at August 11 Provincial Meeting, Louisville, KY will. Food is available to us in abundance! August 14 10:00 a.m. Confirmation, St. Michael Parish, Sebree Jesus of Nazareth came like a magnet to troubled, hungry people, filling their 12:00 p.m. Confirmation, St. Michael Parish, Sebree (Spanish) every hunger. Five thousand uninvited people follow him to a deserted place, August 15 9:30 a.m. Personnel Board Meeting, CPC unmindful at least for a while that they had nothing to eat. For his kindness 1:30 p.m. Priests’ Council Meeting, CPC mesmerized them, made them feel loved and cherished. And the only worriers August 16 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 4 Gathering/Luncheon in the throng were the ministers in training. “Dismiss them so that they can go August 17 8:30 a.m. Finance Council Meeting, CPC to the crossroads for something to eat,” they whined. “You give them something August 18 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 2 Gathering/Luncheon to eat,” Jesus replied. August 19 5:00 p. m. Seminarian Picnic w/ Serra Club at St. Martin, Rome The bread Jesus broke defied arithmetic, multiplying while it divided. August 20 5:00 p.m. Mass/Installation of Fr. Julian Ibemere, St. Pius X, Owensboro And the fish he blessed spawned baskets of brothers. Jesus came spreading a August 21 10:00 a.m. Mass for World Youth Day, Gasper River Catholic Camp and Retreat Center tablecloth before every hunger and pouring wine down the throats of thirst. To August 23 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Paducah Office, Lourdes Hospital, Paducah Jesus every person was a guest, his voice the music of welcome in the ears of August 24 6:00 p.m.Mass/Installation of Fr. Greg Trawick, St. William, Marion rejection. And somewhere amid the talk of sowers and seed, treasures in fields, August 25 11:00 a.m. Priest Age Group 5 Gathering/Luncheon and perfect pearls came a mercy as sustaining as bread, as intoxicating as wine. August 27 5:00 p.m. Mass/Installation of Frs. Richard Meredith and Daniel Dillard, He even added, “I no longer call you servants, but friends.” Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Hopkinsville When Christians gather to remember the Lord’s Supper therefore, it is August 28 10:00 a.m. Mass, St. Pius X Parish, Calvert City imperative that we not just remember those well-fed Americans who join us August 29 11:00 a.m. Diocesan Ecumenical Commission Meeting, at table and altar. We must remember the six hundred million of the world’s Christ the King Parish, Madisonville 3

• Story Deadline: 15th of month prior to publication. • The Western Kentucky Catholic is Pilgrims of Hope Trip to Jamaica published monthly except June and Sept. 18-24, 2011 July from The Catholic Pastoral Cen- If you are interested in going to Jamaica with the Pilgrims of ter, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Hope, please contact Jim Scott at [email protected] KY. 42301 for more information. •Publisher: Most Reverend William F. Change of Meeting Site Medley, Bishop of Owensboro, Ky. Western Kentucky Catholic Graphic by Jennifer Farley Hunt In order to be accessible to more people throughout the • Editor: Mel Howard, [email protected] diocese, Pilgrims of Hope is rotating its meeting site. We will meet in the Parish Hall at St. Ann’s Parish in Morganfield. • Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301 If you are interested in discovering more about Pilgrims of Phone: 270-683-1545. Fax: 270-683-6883 Hope, please join us at one of our meetings. Our next meeting Internet Address: www.rcdok.org/wkc. Subscription Cost: $10.00 per year will be Saturday, May 21, from 1-3 pm. Come share your gifts The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your home as a direct use of your in service to our Jamaican brothers and sisters. parish assessment dollars. “Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to ensure that there is responsible exchange of freely held and expressed Retreat For Catechists opinion among the People of God.” -Pastoral Instruction Of The Means Of Social The diocesan offices of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry are facilitating a Communications, #116, Jan. 29, 1971. retreat on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center beginning Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor submitted for with registration at 9:30. The day will conclude with the Sunday Vigil Mass at 4:00. publication in the Western Kentucky Catholic must be signed and with contact The cost for the day is $10 and includes lunch. The focus for the day is based on the information, may be edited for space, a lack of charity or a lack of clarity, and are theme for Catechetical Sunday 2011: Do This in Memory of Me. To register or for not necessarily those of the publisher or editor of The Western Kentucky Catholic. more information call Donna Biggs at 683-1545 x 324 or e-mail at donna.biggs@ Please let us know politely if you find proofing or factual errors in items of this pastoral.org. You can also register through the diocesan website: www.rcdok.org. publication. So for a relaxing day spent focusing on Jesus, please come join us. Please send all Western Kentucky Catholic address additions, address deletions or address changes to Cathy Hagan at [email protected]. 4 Diocese Of Owensboro Priest Catechists and Teachers as Agents of the Assignments For 2011 PARISH PASTOR New Evangelization • Cash, Rev. Richard: Pastor of St. Denis Parish, Fancy Farm and St. Charles, Bardwell, The ministry of the Word is a funda- Kentucky effective June 14, 2011. mental element of evangelization through • Ibemere, Rev. Julian: Pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Owensboro, Kentucky, effective all its stages, because it involves the June 14, 2011. proclamation of Jesus Christ, the eternal • Kalombo, Rev. Jean Rene: Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish, Beaver Dam, Saint John Word of God. the Baptist Parish, Fordsville and Holy Trinity Parish, Morgantown, Kentucky effec- “The word of God nourishes both tive June 14, 2011. evangelizers and those who are being • Kreutzer, Rev. Dan: Pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Cloverport and Holy Guardian evangelized so that each one may con- Angels, Irvington, Kentucky, effective June 14, 2011. tinue to grow in his or her Christian • McBride, Rev. Larry: Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Henderson, Kentucky, life” (National Directory for Catechesis effective June 14, 2011. [NDC] [Washington, DC: United States • Meredith, Rev. Richard: Pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005], as well as Priest Moderator of St. Susan, Elkton and Sts. Mary and James, Guthrie ef- no. 17). fective June 14, 2011. Theme: This year, the Church will cel- • Reynolds, Rev. Pat: Pastor of St. Mary, LaCenter, Kentucky, effective June 14, 2011 ebrate Catechetical Sunday on September while continuing to serve as Pastor of St. Thomas More, Paducah. 18, 2011, and will focus on the theme “Do • Riley, Rev. Eric: Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Mayfield, Kentucky, effective June 14, This in Memory of Me.” Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect 2011. on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and • Riney, Rev. Maury: Parochial Administrator of St. Martin Parish, Rome, Kentucky, being a witness to the Gospel. effective June 14, 2011 • Roby, Rev. Brian: Pastor of Rosary Chapel, Paducah, Kentucky, effective June 14, 2011 while continuing to serve as Pastor of St. Francis de Sales, Paducah. • Suvakkin, HGN, Rev. Masilamani: Pastor of Sacred Heart, Russellville, effective The Holy Land June 23, 2011. • Thomas, Rev. John: Pastor of Christ the King, Madisonville, Kentucky, effective June 14, 2011. 11 days • Trawick, Rev. Greg: Pastor of St. Ambrose Parish, Henshaw, Saint William of Vercilli hosted by Rev. Frank Ruff Parish, Marion and Saint Francis Borgia Parish, Sturgis, effective June 14, 2011. September 20-30, 2011 PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Frank Ruff, a Glenmary priest serving in Todd • Dillard, Rev. Daniel: Parochial Vicar of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Hopkinsville, County, KY is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land Kentucky effective June 14, 2011 September 20-30, 2011. For information and a free • Enoh, Rev. Uwem: Parochial Vicar of St. Francis de Sales Parish, and Rosary Chapel brochure, contact him at 364 Watts Rd, Trenton, KY 42286, 270-466- Parish, Paducah, Kentucky effective June 14, 2011 5457, or [email protected] Fr. Frank promises this will be a “Journey • Harpole, Rev. Ryan: Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas More Parish, Paducah Kentucky of a Lifetime.” This will be his ninth trip, so he is well experienced. and St. Mary, LaCenter Kentucky effective June 14, 2011 • Jimenez, Rev. Carmelo Salinas: Parochial Vicar of Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish, Ow- ensboro, Kentucky, effective June 14, 2011 España/Spain: Land of Mystics & Artists--Plus Lourdes, France. OTHER Fr. Anthony Shonis will lead a trip April 30-May 11, 2012 to • Bradley, Rev. Ed: given permission to retire as pastor. Volunteer Chaplain at Owensboro visit famous shrines, cathedrals, museums, castles, etc. in Catholic High School 2011/2012 school year. Madrid, Barcelona, Santiago de Compostela, Avila, Lourdes • Mikulcik, Rev. Ken: Study Canon Law at Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Ontario, (France) and more. The basic cost is $3595 (deposits Canada needed by September of this year). For more information • Calhoun, Rev. Jerry: given permission to retire as pastor and Vicar General effective contact Fr. Shonis at (270) 826-2096 (ext. 304) or ashonis@ July 1, 2011. holynameparish.net, or see the online brochure at www. • Reynolds, Rev. J. Patrick: appointed Vicar General, effective July 1, 2011. holynameparish.net (under Special Events). 63rd Annual Raffle & Barbeque, Wanted - Parish Ecumenical Advocates: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Do you have an interest in promoting greater unity among 602 Sycamore Street, Owensboro, Ky Christians? You can help by serving as an ecumenical advocate for our parish. Saturday, August 6. 2011 Flea Market, Silent Auction & Raffle, Bingo, Games. Noon-4:00 PM - Serving Advocates agree to (1) pray for the visible unity of the Church, BBQ Chicken, Pork, Hot Dogs & Burgers 5:00 Pm Celebration Of Mass (2) increase awareness of the need for ecumenism in their parish and (No Mass On Sunday, August 7. (3) reach out to other Christian churches in their geographic area. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship and good home made barbeque and fixings. If you or someone you know would be interested please Call (270) 926-4741 for further information or for food orders. contact Fr. Tony Bickett at [email protected] or call 270/756-2356. 1993-1998; administrator, St. 5 Louisville native named new Bishop of Peter Claver Parish, Louisville, of God. Pray that the Lord may indeed 1994-1996; chaplain, Presenta- make good use of me, God’s unworthy Evansville Diocese tion Academy, Louisville, 1995- minister. While I am to serve as teacher, I 1997; pastor, St. Augustine Par- EVANSVILLE,In. - On April 26, 2011 must also be a good student. In addition to ish, Lebanon, Kentucky, 1996- Pope Benedict XVI named Father Charles an ongoing commitment to prayer, study 2002; defender of the bond and C. Thompson, 50, vicar general of the and reflection, I must be a good listener judge of the diocesan tribunal, Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, and and collaborator. I need your help, your 1998-2008; pastor, Holy Trinity pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Louisville, support and prayers, to be a good bishop. Parish, 2002-present and vicar to succeed Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger God’s wisdom is provided in many ways, general, 2008-present. as Bishop of Diocese of Evansville. including those with whom and to whom The Evansville Diocese in- The pope has accepted Bishop Gettel- we serve. cludes 5,010 square miles, with finger’s resignation from the pastoral “Finally, never let us take for granted 496,793 people, of which 17 governance of the diocese. The appoint- the wonderful dedication of those who percent, or 85,079, of them are ment and resignation acceptance were have gone before us. We are certainly Catholic. announced in Washington by Archbishop indebted to Bishop Gettelfinger for his Bishop Charles Thompson Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the twenty-two years of leadership as the was ordained the fifth bishop at United States. Bishop Charles C. Thompson, fourth bishopof Evansville. There are Roberts Municipal Stadium in Fr. Thompson, 50, is a Louisville na- Diocese of Evansville, In. countless numbers of priests, religious and Evansville on Wednesday, June tive. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree His motto: “Christ The Cornerstone” laity that have sacrificed much for the sake 29, 2011. in accounting from Bellarmine College, a of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please pray Assignments after ordination included associ- In his first letter to the faith- Master of Divinity degree from St. Mein- with me that God will bring to completion ate pastor, St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral, Bardstown, ful of the Diocese of Evansville, rad School of Theology, and a Licentiate the good work begun in this new chapter Kentucky, and chaplain of Bethlehem High School, Bishop Thompson wrote, “ ... in Canon Law from St. Paul University in Bardstown, 1987-1990; part-time associate pastor, of our diocesan story.” Ottawa. He was ordained a priest for the As bishop, one of my primary St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Louisville, 1992-1993; tasks is to proclaim the Word Louisville Archdiocese in 1987. metropolitan judicial vicar and director of tribunals,

Editor’s Note: While still a priest of the gone to Mass with my family, the notion of being a teaching canon law at Saint Meinrad and providing other canonical services. Archdiocese of Louisville, Father Chuck priest came to mind as one answer to my question. My spirituality continues to be nurtured by the celebration of the Eucharist, Thompson reflected upon his life as a While I would consider the idea of priesthood from reflection on Scripture, daily prayer, regular spiritual direction and my monthly Catholic in Louisville and especially in time to time, I played sports and dated in high school priest support group. I try to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation every “The Little Holy Land” of Kentucky: and college. After graduating high school in 1979, I six weeks. The Eucharist is clearly the center of my life, ministry and service. attended Bellarmine College with a goal of obtain- This is clearly the focus of my intimacy with Jesus Christ, which gives purpose ing a degree in Accounting and then going to law and meaning to all I am about as a priest and a Catholic Christian person. As school. However, during college I began to give more such, I have found great satisfaction in practically every facet of ministry as thought to the priesthood. I graduated Bellarmine a priest. Catholic Roots in May 1983 and entered Saint Meinrad School of Source: http://www.archlou.org/archlou/article27783.htm I have always attributed a great part of Theology the following August. my vocation as a priest to the deep Catholic Looking back, while I did not think about it dur- roots of my family. My parents were born, ing my years of high school and college, spirituality raised and married in Marion County, has always been a very important aspect of my life. 2011 Parish Picnic Schedule which boasts the highest percentage of The need for prayer and solitude has always been Date Serving Time Parish Catholics per population of any county in vital to any sense of happiness in my life. While Aug. 2 5:00 p.m. St. Martin, Rome Kentucky (53%). Both of my parents are growing up, my family attended Mass each Sunday Aug. 6 10:00 a.m. St. Jerome, Fancy Farm products of large Catholic families. Not and prayed the rosary each night. But I especially Aug. 6 Noon Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro surprisingly, given the fact that I have enjoyed being outdoors, particularly in the country, Aug. 13 4:00 p.m. Blessed Mother, Owensboro ninety first cousins, one of my cousins taking walks in the fields and just reflecting. My Aug. 20 3:00 p.m. (EST) Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington is also a priest in Louisville. I was born seminary experience at Saint Meinrad instilled in Aug. 27 4:30 p.m. St. Columba, Lewisport in Louisville, but spent the better part of me an even deeper appreciation for prayer, both Aug. 28 1:00 p.m St. Thomas More,Paducah, parish family picnic my grade school years in Marion County, communally and personally. Sept. 10 4:30 p.m. St. Agnes, Uniontown where I also made my First Communion I was ordained a priest in May 1987. After serv- Sept. 10 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist, Paducah at St. Joseph Church. We moved back ing as Associate Pastor to St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral Sept. 11 11:30 a.m. Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount to Louisville when I was approximately in Bardstown for three years, I was sent to St. Paul Sept. 17 11:00 am St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro eleven years old. University, in Ottawa, for studies in Canon Law. I Sept. 17 4:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception, Hawesville As a child, I was always intrigued by obtained my licentiate, a master’s degree, in May Sept. 17 4:00 p.m. Christ the King, Madisonville the life of a priest. In middle school, I 1992. I believe that my studies in canon law actually Sept. 18 11:00 a.m. St. Lawrence/St. William Parishes Picnic began to be more aware of social justice enhanced my own pastoral ministry and service as Sept. 18 St. Leo, Murray issues. As I got older, I began to ask my- a priest. Since that time, I have served in various Sept. 23-24 Holy Name Fall Festival, Henderson, Ky. self how my life could make a difference archdiocesan and parish capacities. I currently serve Sept. 24 3:00 p.m. Immaculate, Owensboro in the lives of others. Since I had always as Pastor to Holy Trinity Parish in Louisville while Oct. 1 4:00 p.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville 6 Vacation Bible School in Far West Kentucky The Tri– Parishes of Sacred Heart, St. Edward and St. Jude had our VBS June 13-17, 2011. Our Theme was PANDAMANIA– God is Wild About You We had a great week of fun, songs, Bible stories, crafts, games and yummy treats, with Pandas everywhere. Each day was a different way of God caring for us– showing how He loves us, listens to us, watches over us and gives us good gifts. It was attended by 42 children ranging from preschool thru high school and 8 adult leaders. One of the two photos are when we were singing (Far Right)– we began and ended each day in song and prayers to God, and in the other photo (At Near Right) is one our groups listening to ‘Peter’ in Bible Stories. We are Paws-itively on God’s path!! Submitted by Sandi Allen, CCD and VBS Coordinator

Contemporary Woman Program Nicholas Henderson Wins SLIM Award Announces Programs for Fall HAWESVILLE,Ky. - Father Crispen presenting Nicholas Henderson a 2011 SLIM award. 2011 Nick is a member of Immaculate Conception Church Brescia University’s Contemporary Woman Program, directed in Hawesville, and is an active leader in his youth group, by Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph Rose Marita O’Bryan, participates in the Liturgy as Eucharistic Minister and cross enters the fall semester with a variety of programs. The brochure bearer and has devoted part of last summer and most of this lists new and continuing programs available to both women and summer to working at Gasper River Catholic Retreat Center men: summer camps as a volunteer and a Staff in training. He • Women Doctors of the Church, exploring the life and writings attends many retreats offered by our diocese such as TEC, of the three women doctors of the Catholic Church: Catherine of ODYC, NCYC and Youth 2000.Hhis leadership and encour- Siena, Teresa of Avila, and Therese of Lisieux, is presented on five agement to his peers has influenced many of them to attend Wednesday afternoons, beginning on September 28 from 1:30- camp and retreats. Nick will be senior this year at Hancock 2:30. County High School. Father Crispen presenting Nicholas • The Canticle Group, exploring materials that develop issues of Submitted by Marcella Henderson Henderson a 2011 SLIM award. spirituality, peace, and justice, meets on Friday mornings from 10 till noon, beginning on September 9. This semester the group will be studying and discussing the book, The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See by Richard Rohr. • The Partnership Group, in its 22nd year, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., beginning September 14 and continuing through May. The book around which the group dialogues will be announced later. • Soul Gardening with Dorothy Day, a special opportunity for four Tuesday afternoons in November from 1:30–2:30, consists of ANNUAL MEGA YARD SALE & FESTIVAL: guided reflections on the life and writings of Dorothy Day. • Learning to See as the Mystics See, a program based on a book 7am–2pm, Sept. 10, 2011 written by Richard Rohr, is offered on three Saturday mornings Cake Walk, Games, Cash Raffle: 1st Prize=$1,000; 2nd=$500; 3rd=$250 (No Need to be present from 10:30-11:30 on October 8, November 12, and December 10 to Win) “Come & enjoy the Day” • Tolerant Oppression, a program of three Wednesday evening Rent your own Space * Sell your own Items * Keep your own Profits: sessions which begins on October 19 from 6:30-7:30, is based on $20 per 8’ space (in advance) or $25 (on day of event) the insights of Dr. Scott Hampton, author of the book “Tolerant Oppression.” Large Furniture Items will be for sale; ALL PROCEEDS go to St. Michael’s Building Fund; Craft • The Several-Storied Merton, exploring the life and writings Vendors Welcome; of Thomas Merton, is presented from 1:30-2:30 on four Tuesday For questions on afternoons beginning on October 4. space rentals contact For a brochure and/or more information regarding programs, Thom Armbruster @ dates, and costs, contact Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan, OSU, at Bres- 931-802-7053 cia University, 717 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301; 270- 686-4275; [email protected]. Participants are asked to pre-register at least two weeks in advance for each program. St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 448 State Line Road, Oak Grove, KY 42262. 270-640-9850 7 Sisters of Charity Picnic on August 27 You are invited to the Nazareth Picnic at the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Moth- erhouse Campus on Saturday, August 27, from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come be a part of the fun and entertainment with game booths, silent auctions, cakes, candy, children’s activities, and a petting zoo with live entertainment held throughout the day! Capital prizes include cash prizes of $2,000, $1,000, $500 and a handmade quilt. Winners to be drawn at 8 p.m. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Speaker: C.Justin Clements, CEO,Growth & Fried chicken dinners will be served for “A Parish Journey Toward Excellence Development Associates $8, adults, $5, children under 12. Dinners in Ministry” include mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, homemade yeast roles, pie, iced tea and lemonade. This will be the seventh annual Naza- reth Picnic. This event helps support SCN ministries around the world through working for justice in solidarity with oppressed people, especially the economically poor and women “Creating Circles of Grace” Speaker: Paula Lattner, Director of Minis- try Development, Saint Anthony Church, For information, phone 1-502-348-1500 Evansville, In. Catholic Charities Adoptions Providing help, creating hope. Speaker: Bishop-emeritus John McRaith, “Stewardship: A Steward’s Response” Retired Bishop of the Diocese of For information Owensboro, Kentucky on adopting domestically or internationally, or for help with a crisis pregnancy, call us at 270-852-8328.

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Please register by September 6, 2011. Return this form to: Office of Stewardship, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301- 2130 or register at www.rcdok.org.stewardshipday. 8 Chicago Spring Break 2011 Mission Trip….Helping Hands, Healing Hearts By Haley Kathryn Eck experience this spring break, but God had St. Francis de Sales for 2 ½ years. basement of the rectory and split into two teams. The warm ocean breeze on my face… different plans for me. I had been very involved with the One team would unload the packages of food and the soft sand oozing through my toes… I am a freshman at St. Mary High youth group from our previous send it down the conveyor belt. The other team running down the beach with a soccer school and a member of St. Francis de parish, however I didn’t know all would take the fast moving packages and sort the ball between my feet…friends and family Sales Catholic Church in Paducah, KY. of the kids in the new youth group boxes into groups. After we unloaded and sorted near….These are the things I wanted to My family and I have been members at that I joined at St. Francis. I sud- four truckloads, we started to put the food into bags denly found myself surrounded for the homeless and needy families. At the end Progress in Ecumenism by unfamiliar faces and was a of the day, we were all very exhausted and could By Fr. Tony Bickett, Ecumenical Officer bit apprehensive about doing any only think of the volunteers that gave up their time On many fronts I hear that the ecumenical movement has slowed. Some say the activities for a while. weekly to do this work. I admire their commitment movement is experiencing a winter in which little progress is being made. For many Our youth minister, Zach and desire to help those in need. ecumenists the hopes and enthusiasm that occurred after the Second Vatican Council Ault, kept encouraging me along The day we were to distribute the food, we has all but disappeared. But the movement towards the restoration of unity among all with my parents to be a part of were up early and unloaded the meat truck. The Christians can never end. the spring break Chicago Mission boys helped set up for the food distribution and the In the history of Christianity the search for unity in the Body of Christ has been a team. I knew it would be a great girls helped bag the food that came from the meat constant effort. Ever since Jesus prayed at the Last Supper, “Father, I pray that they chance to help others, so I decided truck. When it came time to distribute the food to may all be one” (John 17:21) the Church has tried to produce and maintain this unity. to go. It didn’t take very long into the families, we were each set up at a distribution In our own time we have all grown up in and have inherited a divided Church. In our trip for the foreign faces in my station. Before we started handing out the food, our country there are over twice as many different denominations (40,000) than there Fr. Matt warned us that some of the people would are Catholics parishes (19,000). We take this reality for granted as if this is the way it probably be unkind because of how bad their lives was meant to be. But as a divided Church we endanger the Church’s mission to pro- were and that we needed to keep that in mind and claim the Good News to the entire world. Our search for Christian unity is not an end to try to be understanding. As people started filing in itself. We strive for Christian unity for the sake of the Gospel. We proclaim that in, I did not expect to see children coming in with Jesus came to reconcile us to one another and to the Father but our message does not their parents! This really put my life into perspec- follow our actions. tive to see the number of families and children in But progress is being made none the least. One important way occurred in June great need. Out of the 500 families that came to when the three largest Christians bodies in the world published an historic document my station, I could count on one hand the number entitled, “Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for Con- of people who were unkind. Almost all of them duct”. This document is the result of five years of dialogue between the World Council were so very thankful to us for our hard work and of Churches (WCC), the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue (PCID) of the generosity. I have always been thankful for my Roman Catholic Church and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). These three bod- life, but I am now more appreciative of how truly ies which include Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, Evangelical, Pentecostal blessed I am. It gave me a better understanding of and independent churches have a combined membership of some two billion people what people go through in their everyday lives. representing nearly 90 percent of the world’s Christians. In addition to working at the food pantry, we Not since the first World Missionary Conference held in Edinburgh, Scotland in also toured St. Dorothy’s School, an inner city 1910 have Christians reached such broad consensus on appropriate missionary conduct. Catholic elementary school. We went to Mass This agreement spells out a list of recommendations regarding respectful behavior on Fr. Brian Roby and Haley Eck with the students and then split up into some of the part of missionaries, evangelists and other witnesses when sharing the Christian their classes to meet and talk with the students. We faith. The document, released during a public presentation held at the Ecumenical youth group to become familiar learned about their everyday lives, and we shared Center in Geneva, Switzerland, outlines the conduct of mission “according to gospel faces and my friends. The mis- with them ours. I was very surprised to learn how principles”. sion team is now like a family to much different their everyday lives were compared The document begins, “Mission belongs to the very being of the church.” The rec- me after our week of working to to ours even though they also attend a Catholic ommendations that follow suggest practical ways of engaging in mission while showing help the homeless and needy in school. sincere respect for neighbors of other faiths. The Church has a duty to proclaim the Chicago. We ended our trip having an awesome dinner faith and we do it better whenever we can do it together. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, Let me tell you about what experiencing Chicago-style pizza and Michigan president of the PCID, cited a principle of Catholic teaching, “Reject nothing that is true an unforgettable experience we Avenue. We were also surprised with tickets to see and holy in each religion”, cautioning that Christians must overcome religious conflicts all had on our mission to help the a Cubs game at Wrigley Field by Fr. Brian, Zach, if they are to “present the truth of God in a credible way.” We are called to be one so less fortunate. We started each day and the Mission team! that the world may believe in the Son of God. bright and early working together Bitter cold wind pierced my face…slept in an This joint document reminds us that ecumenism is not dead. Movement towards greater as a team making breakfast and unfamiliar bed in the rectory…worked to exhaus- visible unity among all Christians is happening in spite of the fact that some Christians then attending Mass at the beauti- tion to make food bags to feed the homeless and continue to choose to separate themselves for the main body of the Church. Much is ful chapel at St. Columbanus with needy…saw Christ in all the people…formed happening especially in the hearts and minds of ordinary Christians in an effort to build Fr. Matt Eyerman presiding. Here special bonds with the mission team…gained a new bridges. The release of the text is a historic moment in the quest for Christian unity. we met some of the people who clear understanding of the true meaning of com- The joint document on Christian witness calls for careful study of the issues of mission were members of St. Columbanus passion and love for all people…. These are the and inter-religious dialogue, the building of trust and cooperation among people of all that we were going to be working experiences I had on my spring break. A learning religions and the promotion of religious freedom everywhere. Christians are encour- with. They were very welcoming experience of a lifetime is what I received. God’s aged to pray for the well-being of all, to strengthen their own religious identity and to and thankful that we were there plan was a gift to me and our mission team. avoid misrepresenting the beliefs of others. to help them. We worked in the 9 Mount Saint JoSeph ConferenCe and retreat Center Join Us at the 9th Annual Rural Life Celebration Calendar of upCoMing eventS A Heritage of Service To A Hungry World The Diocesan Rural Life Committee will be hosting the 9th Annual Rural Life August 2011 October 2011 Celebration and would like to invite all to experience this unique event. The Rural 5 Reflection Day of Prayer 3-7 Spiritual Direction (Week 5) Life Celebration will take place on August 7, 2011 from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM at the 6 Yarn Spinners Day 7 Reflection Day of Prayer air conditioned Owensboro Sportscenter. This event celebrates the vital link between 7-12 St. Francis DeSales - Youth 7-9 Marian Retreat the land and its people, and the folks that grow our food & fiber and those that benefit from it. All of us have a stake in God’s providence that provides the food that sustains Choir Retreat 15-16 Catholic Engaged Encounter us. 13 Catechist Retreat Day 17-18 Owensboro Christian All those who attend will get to enjoy a free barbecued chicken dinner served with 19-21 Retrouvaille Church/Staff fresh homegrown fruits and vegetables, topped off with a delicious dessert. The pro- 26-28 Yoga & Meditation Retreat 21-23 Mount Hope Weekend gram will follow featuring speakers on wide range of topics of interest to all. Finally 27-28 St. Angela/Associate Retreat 24-28 Diocesan Priest Retreat the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Billy Joe Miles . 28-29 Owensboro Christian Elders Please come and bring a friend to the Celebration. You will leave after eating deli- September 2011 cious food, having much fun, learning a lot and enjoying some wonderful fellowship. 2 Reflection Day of Prayer November 2011 No reservation is necessary to attend. 11 Mount St. Joseph PICNIC 2 All Souls Day Prayers For further information, please call Richard Murphy at 270/683-1545, or email him 12-16 Glenmary Retreat Week 4 Reflection Day of Prayer at [email protected]. 16-17 Leadership McLean County 5-6 Academy for Young Leaders 17 First Baptist Church Choir 11-13 Thomas Merton Retreat Take a look at Natural Family Planning 20-23 Runaway Quilters 12 Yarn Spinners Day Did you know that the modern 28 Greening Western Ky. methods of Natural Family Planning 30-1 First United Methodist NOTE: Center-sponsored programs are highly effective at both avoiding Women’s Retreat are in bold type. and achieving a pregnancy? They are Please call to register. based on solid scientific research, are easy to learn and simple to use. 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Retreat begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and ends after lunch Begins September 29 on Sunday. Cost is $80 (includes retreat, meals, one overnight stay) or $37 for commuters. Please register by Aug. 15 with Kathy McCarty: 270-229-4103 ext. 802 or MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - The multinational PRO-LIFE NOVENA FOR UNBORN [email protected]. A flyer can be found at www.msjcenter.org. BABIES is scheduled to happen September 29 through October 7. During these nine days, it is hoped many Masses will be offered and many Rosaries will be prayed for the protection of unborn babies. A person may be a part of this pro-life novena by doing Check Into the Survivor of Suicide one or both of the following: 1) Have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered at least once on any of the follow- Walk Sept. 10 in Owensboro ing days: September 29 to October 7. The Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting the annual Survivor 2) Pray one Rosary on each one of the following days:Sept. 29 to October 7. of Suicide Walk this coming September 10 at 9:00 A.M. at the OMHS HealthPark. The intention for all Masses and Rosaries is: For the protection of unborn human 130 participants made this walk last year from the OMHS Healthpark at 1006 Ford persons. The website www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org has registration Avenue, Owensboro. Organizers are hoping to double the number of participants and information, a bulletin insert/poster, a bulletin announcement, etc. Persons who do not especially invite Western Kentucky Catholics to participate in this wonderful effort! have access to a computer may request information by writing to: Saint Michael the For more information, contact Amy W. [email protected], Fran (270) 302 0717 Archangel Organization; P. O. Box 41257; Memphis, Tennessee 38174; U.S.A. (Please or Amy S. (270) 689-6639. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Owensboro-Regional- enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you live in the U.S.A.) Suicide-Prevention-Coalition-Inc/168783363167. 10 in the context of the Church. What was true on To Live In An Eternity Beyond Time With God the weekend will be true in my life. Secondly, the By Brett Mills with Christ is a pattern for saintliness that can attract the Scripture theme for our weekend was Ephesians I had the humbling joy of coordinating the world to salvation in Christ. Our weekend together was 1:10. I used text for the verse from the Liturgy of Men’s 67th Cursillo for the Diocese of Owens- a pattern to transform the world into a community of the Hours. The verse text includes the phrase “... boro, so now I have the humbling joy of sharing saints. the fullness of time”. On our weekend we took the meaning of the experience. Speaking of joys, Two broader meanings from the weekend continue to the fullness of the time we could to appreciate our the most meaningful joy I can extend from our resonate with me. First, I was coordinating – but the Holy relationship with God. Beyond the weekend, I have the fullness of weekend to the Diocese of Owensboro and to Spirit was in charge. Any one person’s role on the weekend my lifetime to love Christ and others in Catholic Faith. One day, I the whole Church is that there are five men who is like riding on top of a big spiritual wave. You don’t always hope all people can live in an eternity beyond time with God in a have freshly encountered the fullness Christ in know the impact and can’t control the impact but you can community of love. their Catholic Faith. Their renewed friendship always trust the impact when you let the Holy Spirit lead

Men’s Cursillo # 67 March 10-13, 2011(Left to Right, Front Women’s Cursillo # 68: Row 1: Teresa Krampe, Darlene Crabtree, Charyl Farley, to Back), Row 1: Brett Mills, Fr. Chrispin Oneko, Tyler Powers, Kelly Sharon Brumlow, Donna Nichols, Sr Margaret Alokan, OSF, Nancy Wolfe, Fr Fid Levri, Mary Christian, Paul Bachi, Jeff Rhinerson; Row 2: Troy Christian, Rev. Mr. Hagan, Barbara Hertel; Row 2: Fr Terry Devine, Felicia Elliott, JoEtta Mayfield, Susan Myrick, Nick Nichols, Darrell Howard, Charles Krampe, Kevin Conder, Ronnie Margaret Kenjesky, Margaret Powers, Marian Davis, Katie Goldsberry, Julie Crawford, Teresa Goldsberry; Row 3: Tim Farley, Frank Wheatley, Gervase Ebert, Bob Westerfield, Ruth Christian; Row 3: Doris Hardesty, Millie Carrico, Jane Irwin, Rossella Cincotti, Davis, Ronnie Cecil, Bob Payne. Not pictured: Bob Cinnamond, Tom Mary Lee, Martha Wheatley, Elaine Reisz, and Cecelia Hamilton. Submitted Photo Carrico. Submitted Photo Helpful Resource Students Visit Sisters Second, third Dealing With Tough Issues and fourth grade students from Catholic Answers is a Catholic apologetics or- Sts. Peter and ganization dedicated to educating about the truths of Paul School in the Faith. They have a series of six pamphlets/tracts Hopkinsville took a covering the topics of Modesty, Chastity & Dat- field trip at the end of the school year ing, Birth Control, Cohabitation, Pornography and to visit the sisters at Homosexuality. They are quadra-folds with concise Mount Saint Joseph. information and associated resources listed for further The students learned investigation, meditation, etc. The Diocesan Chastity/ about conservation Abstinence Committee endorses these as helpful tools while touring the to put out in “rack at the back of church.” For more farm then sang info, go to www.chastity.com; go under STORE, several songs for the then TRACTS for quantities and pricing. retired sisters. The students pictured from left to right are: In the new Catholic Answers Chastity Tract, Madison Benford, Cohabitation: Should We Live Together? you will Emma Sunderhaus, learn what the Church teaches on this problem Natalie Linares, that is all too prevalent in today’s society. Source: Lauren Langhi, Anna Catholic Answers at www.catholic.com King and Adriana Romano. They are shown here with Sr. Mary, a member of the Ursuline community. Photo taken by Sarah Kranz. Diaconate Formation Moving Along Toward Ordination 11 By Terry Larbes to those whom we serve. Christ is “The work and personal reflection that goes into this change. During the past four years of August, 2011. Light”. We are to bring Christ’s light as formation we have essentially taken our garden and completely tilled the earth erasing Tick - Tock. The we serve. My first memory of the Christ the former garden. Under new direction with new understanding a changed garden has clock incessantly is the Light metaphor is 50 years old when been planted. The efforts flowing from a changed relationship between the Spirit and me marks the time. I was being prepared for confirmation by has accomplished this. The change progresses in proportion to the development of the Tick - Tock. The the Franciscan sisters. Since then I have partnership between the Spirit and me. I did not create me - God created me. God not Diaconate Forma- heard the metaphor used frequently. So only created me but God created a relationship between the two of us. The relationship tion process has what does the Christ is Light mean in the is important to God, the relationship has always been important to God, it is me who is moved along like context of the being instituted as Acolyte? late in coming to this realization. Tick - Tock. the hands on a There is a visible and public manifestation Daughters of Isabella Host Community May clock. Tick - Tock. of the ministry of acolyte: the duty to serve Terry Larbes Each tick marks at the altar and to distribute Holy Commu- Procession and Celebration a monthly meet- nion to the faithful and the sick. Then there By Sheri Babbs ing in Hopkinsville. Each tock marks is the interior realization of the ministry of PADUCAH,Ky. - The Daughters of Isabella Circle 258 celebrated the month of mothers another assignment completed. We have acolyte: the promise to live the Eucharistic with a May Procession at St. John the Evangelist Church with a community-wide May been involved in the process of formation life in a spirit of oblation and sacrifice and Procession and service honoring Mary our Mother. The service was presided over by for more that 54 months. Tick - Tock. the commitment to grow daily in faith Fr. Tom Buckman, the DofI Circle 258 chaplain. Recent First Communicants, Shannon Ordination has been set for September and charity. The difference in living out Wilkins, Lillian Brown, and Isaac Brown were special guests who led the procession 2012; that means there are 12 more ticks the Christ is Light metaphor as an acolyte in their First Communion attire. Participants each had flowers for the procession that and tocks. This time when we gathered is in the depth and level of commitment. were presented at the Marian statue. The statue was crowned by Daughters of Isabella for the monthly formation meeting the All of this in the context of preparing to Regent, Sherri Speis. The crown for the statue of Mary was donated by Kitty Anderson atmosphere had changed. This time we be ordained as a permanent deacon in of Happy Hour Flowers. The readings were read by Theresa Wilkins. The Glorious knew that this would be the “last August” which the depth and level of commitment Mystery of the Rosary was led by Sisters of Service, Big Sister Chancellor, Olivia of the formation process. Tick – Tock. becomes permanent. It has taken a while Romero. Fr. Buckman led the congregation in Adoration and Benediction. Traditional It has been 40 years since I have sensed for this change to realize itself in me and, songs honoring Mary such as Sing of Mary, Immaculate Mary, and Hail Holy Queen were feelings similar to what now has awakened actually, I’m still very much in the process cantored by Sisters of Service, Big Sister Regent, Grace Babbs with accompanist, Paula in me. 40 years ago I started my senior of maturing into this. That is why there are Englert. A cake and punch reception followed the celebration presented by Daughters year at the University of Kentucky. Senior 12 more ticks and tocks on the formation of Isabella and assisted by Sisters of Service. The annual Daughters of Isabella Com- year was fundamentally different from the clock until it falls silent at Ordination. munity May Procession was coordinated by Theresa Wilkins, of Daughters of Isabella. previous 3 years because the focus became Being instituted as an Acolyte was a Please consider joining our celebration next May. “What happens after graduation.” The watershed experience for me. I know that classes became something to get through, I have crossed a boundary of demarcation; something to endure and if necessary to I’m in a country whose watershed is differ- gather some last bit of knowledge that ent and this watershed flows in a different may or may not be of use in my future direction. It is not a point of no return. I post graduation life. Senior year became a could return. There is no one stopping me time to enjoy the moment because I knew for turning around and returning to the that I’d be leaving the cocoon of academic former watershed. In some ways it would life. While I often had railed against the be more comfortable and bring more cer- academic life there was protection and tainty to my future. It is not a point of no comfort in that life style. A part of me return. It is a point in my life in which this yearned to stay and a part of me yearned new watershed represents new country. It to leave. During Senior year the clock went is to this new country that God through “tick – tock” until it fell silent on gradua- the power of the Holy Spirit brings me. tion day. Believe me, there is no other power that A few months ago I was in the group could have brought about so many volun- Sherri Speis placed a crown on Mary’s statue; she was assisted by Theresa of men that was instituted in the Ministry tary changes in me as the Holy Spirit has. Wilkins and Monica Osterhaus. Submitted by Sheri Babbs of Acolyte as a part of our formation in I need to restate the word, “voluntary.” I becoming permanent deacons. The initial have asked the Holy Spirit to change me, 4 Stages of Marriage reaction of friends and parishioners is that I volunteered to change. The greatest gift The 4 stages of marriage are: (1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, being an acolyte meant that we were adult that God gave us during creation was and sized servers. Bishop Medley’s instruction is our free will. Our free will is part of what and (4) Awakening. Quite a few marriages experience the first 3 Stages. Marriages that end in divorce never reach the resolution of the 4th Stage of and counsel to us provides a deeper under- sets us apart from the rest of creation. God Awakening. Don’t give up without learning about the 4th Stage of Awakening. standing of being instituted in the Ministry never violates the gifts that God gives. I If your marriage suffers from disillusionment or misery, please contact of Acolyte. In the institution liturgy he told have tried changing myself in the absence Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i). For confidential information us, “The core meaning of acolyte is light of God but the result goes further astray. or to register for the August program beginning with a weekend on August 19- and an Acolyte is a person who carries the I need help. Since God gave me free will 21 call 270-683-1545 ext 346 or email: [email protected] light.” Taking the metaphor to a higher it is always incumbent upon me to ask or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org. level, then we as Acolytes are to be light God to help me change. There is a lot of You can also find us on Facebook, search Retrouvaille of Owensboro. 12 St. Francis de Sales Mission Team Returns to Mandeville, Jamaica By Edie Keeney We also visited Miss Ivy, a blind bed Early Tuesday morning May 3rd a ridden lady that we had visited with last group of 9 met in the St. Francis parking year. She recently had cataract surgery and lot to embark on the 2nd mission trip to can see but everything is very blurred. She Mandeville, Jamaica. Four of the group hopes to get glasses soon. Miss Ivy is one would be making their second trip and the of the most faith filled people I have ever others would be experiencing the experi- met. She has a beautiful voice and when ence for the first time. One of the new she sang for us praising God her face was group was my son, Charles. It was a bless- full of joy. Rosie is a 29-year-old woman ing to be sharing the trip with him. We that was severely injured as a young child were driven to the Nashville airport and and is in a wheelchair and requires constant flew from there to Montego Bay where we care. The Ensure and diapers we brought were met by Ronni, our driver and guide, were for her. She cannot speak but she has and Meeckus our host at the guest house the most beautiful and expressive eyes. at Dunsinane. We enjoyed a welcome Seeing these two women and the love and dinner catered by the St. John Bosco Boys devotion of their families made me feel Home. very inspired just to be in their presence. he next morning we met with Deacon T The needs of the people are very great. Hendriks who spoke to us about Mandev- Father Roland the French priest who ille, the history of Jamaica and its culture. has been working at Our Lady of Hope There is very little government involve- Children’s Home spoke of his concern for ment in addressing social issues in the the orphaned children there. The Home country. He told us that the majority of the gets very little help from the government; assistance the people receive is provided most of the help comes from donations by the Catholic Church even though the from individuals in Jamaica and friends in Catholic population is only a little more From left, back row: Charles Keeney, Dan Kelley, Frances Grace, Janice Reeder, France. They have a large garden, chick- than 3%. The orphanage, a home for Sr. Martha Keller, Karen Kelley and Frances Grace’s son; front row: Leslie Nash, ens and pigs but those do not provide all abandoned elderly, the St. Bosco Boys Jeff Nash, Edie Keeney, Jeff Warren. Submitted Photo the food that is needed. He has to buy more Home, several schools and a distribution up a very narrow rocky path. I had to and gave it to her. Later our group went to food and he told me his biggest concern center are part of the network that provides is being able to buy enough food to feed assistance to the people of Mandeville. wonder how Frances Grace walked up and visit Marian, the woman whose house we down that hill using the stick that was her built last year. She was so excited to see the children. His love and concern for During the week that we spent there we the children and their love for him was so were part of that network. Our St. Francis cane. She was so happy as she watched us and invited us to come inside and see her new home taking shape. Some of us her home. She had made many improve- very obvious. I want to help; I will find parishioners sent us with many large suit- a way. The trip was a blessing for me. I cases filled with clothing, shoes, school were taking pictures and she wanted us to ments and especially wanted us to see the take a picture of her with all of us in front picture of our group that she had hung over hope that in the future others will be able supplies, over-the-counter medications, to experience a Mandeville mission trip. personal hygiene items, toys and books of the finished house. We had one framed her bed. for the children, adult diapers and Ensure. We were very concerned that our luggage Sts. Peter and Paul Graduates Fifteen would be searched but we passed through By Dawn C. Ligibel customs without any problems at all. God On May 19, 2011, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic answered our prayers; how could we have School graduated fifteen eighth grade students explained suitcases full of vitamins, soap, who will disperse and attend each of the four high shampoo, dozens of shoes, etc. schools in Hopkinsville. Although somewhat of Early in the week we went to the dis- a typical graduation ceremony for the school, one tribution center and worked on building notable difference was the absence of the pastor prefab walls that would later be used to most of these students had known since the first build a one room home for an 82-year-old grade. Fr. John Thomas, pastor of the parish and lady, Frances Grace. Two of the prefab school for the past eight years departed on sab- wall are put up opposite of each other batical on April 27, prior to being transferred to and are connected by 2 walls built at the Christ the King parish in Madisonville. site to form the house. The concrete floor Presiding at the graduation ceremony, how- was poured ahead of time. This method ever, was Associate Pastor Fr. Uwem Enoh along of building 2 walls at the center enables a Continued on page 42 small house to be built in one or two days. The site of the house we built was located Graduates from Sts. Peter and Paul School in Hopkinsville gathered for a group shot during a reception held in the parish on a steep hill. It was difficult to carry the hall after their graduation Mass on Thursday, May 19, 2011. Pictured from left to right are: Dillon Folz, Allison Watson, prefab walls and all of the supplies that Mary Kranz, Kolleen Degenhardt, Bridget Intessimone, Harley France, Lydia Buzzard, Daniel Sweet, Abby Craft, Sarah Foltz, were needed up that steep hill climbing Rachel Holmes, Eleonora Cincotti, Gloria Crawford, Sean Burkhart and Jamie Price. Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. Father Willett: Reflecting Christ’s Love To Our 13

Servicemen and Women, The Ministry Continues Pat Lanham By Kamille Stich Housekeeping Manager HENDERSON,Ky. - Mother Teresa said, “Wherever God has put you, that is your vocation. It is not what we do, but how much love we put into it.” Laura Lanham For most of us, God puts us into our Dietary families, our communities, and our places of Manager Working together to get a job done employment. Our vocation becomes to reflect Christ’s love through our commitment to our TEAMWORK AT BISHOP SOENNEKER HOME Tim family members, friends, and acquaintances We here at Bishop Soenneker Home have survived Johnson through the installment of new tile on both wings, among whom we live and work. Maintenance offices and lobby areas. It has given our Home a And then there’s Father William David much needed “face lift”. Now with new donations, Willett. Father Willett’s vocation in the as it comes in, we are putting new paint on the walls. United States Army, beginning in 1967, took That also is greatly needed. Our devoted staff are him around the world, first as an infantryman pitching in whenever and wherever their talents in Vietnam, and then to every major war zone are useful. God bless them all. Also, we would like to say “Thanks and God Bless” to all whom have as a Chaplain and Colonel. Father Willett Paula graciously given to our Renovation Fund. We are reflected Christ’s love to our servicemen and Father David Willett greeted each student as they left the Hazel still in need of more donations. Our future endeavors women under circumstances that most of us all-School Mass. The school also celebrated a day with Administrator will take us into the dietary department where the would find overwhelming and impossible to Fr. Willett in his honor on May 4, 2011. Photo by Kamille kitchen cabinets need staining ,a coat of varnish Stich and new hardware for the doors. tolerate. He did this with great commitment We know that times are tough but all donations and love. are tax deductible, for we are a non-profit organization. convoy to those locations as soon as movement was pos- Toni Father Willett is a priest from the Diocese Please know all donations small or large will be greatly Isbill sible. Chaplains carry no weapons, but are guarded by appreciated. Our motto– “If we take one small step at a of Owensboro. He was born and raised on Dietary a farm near the small town of Fancy Farm, armed soldiers. Father Willett’s duties included celebrating time we can accomplish great things” God Bless ! Kentucky (in Graves County near Mayfield). Mass, teaching suicide prevention classes, and providing “lots of counseling.” The stresses of war – heavy fight- If you have any questions or need more info please He graduated from high school in 1964 and Contact: ing, lack of sleep, loneliness, anxiety, famiy issues – made from Murray State University with a BS in Arlene Paula Hazel Agriculture and Business. He then graduated Father Willett’s hearing ear an in-demand service to these Cecil Administrator 270-281-4881 or 270-281-5804 from St. Meinrad School of Divinity with a men and women. He experienced tremendous frustration Activity Director Masters of Divinity in 1979. He has served due to his inability to reach out more regularly to every- in the Army as a Chaplain for over 20 years one who needed help and expressed his hope that more priests would accept the challenge of becoming military both in the United States and overseas. His Vaughan. The entrance procession was made up of students carrying chaplains. assignments took him to Egypt, Germany, representations of each branch of the Armed Forces while a medley Five years ago, Holy Name School students, under the Persian Gulf countries, Bosnia, Italy, Af- of their theme songs played resoundingly in the Church. Father the direction of religion teacher, Phyllis Brown, began ghanistan, and stateside to Fort Bragg in North Willet received several gifts from Holy Name School Principal adopting service members as a ministry. Service person- Carolina, Fort Eustis in Virginia, Fort Camp- Sandy Fleming to celebrate his service, and was able to shake the nel were sent packages, pictures, and handwritten letters bell in Kentucky, Fort McPherson in Georgia, hand or give a “high five” to each child when Mass had ended. even to the most remote locations. Extra care was given Fort Hood in Texas, and Aberdeen Proving Father Willett then spent the next morning speaking to Grades 5 to keep up with address changes as they were relocated Ground in Maryland. He was awarded the through 8 about his military experiences and offering sound advice so that contact was not broken. The entire School family Purple Heart (among countless other honors to these students. Students were mesmerized as Father Willett in began praying daily for service personnel by name on the throughout the years) for being wounded in his Army fatigues spoke warmly to the groups. He said his father School’s closed-circuit news broadcast. Those broadcasts Vietnam on May 1, 1968. He completed eight told him that “can’t never did anything” and that their “potential were then posted on You Tube and could be viewed around tours of duty. in life was far greater than they could imagine. He encouraged the the world by the adopted military men and women. With approximately 23% of the Army female students by relating that, in recent raids on Libya, a female In 2009, Father Tony Shonis, Associate Pastor at service personnel being Catholic, Father aviator was head of the Air Force unit that flew in first. He asked Holy Name Church, approached Mrs. Brown with Father Willett’s services as chaplain were always in each student to find their calling and to rise to that challenge. He Willett’s name. Father Shonis and Father Willet had been high demand. Of over 1,800 chaplains in the advised HNS students that the happiest people are those who are assigned together in 2005 to St. Francis de Sales Parish in Army, only about 100 are Catholic priests. doing what they like. He said that he had been to places where “you Paducah and their strong bond of friendship continues to Such shortages brought camaraderie between can’t believe how people live” and described that in many ways, this day. Father Willett was soon receiving packages, cards, all Army Chaplains and a spirit of ecumenism our students were already in Heaven. “You have good teachers, a and letters in Afghanistan from the Holy Name School prevailed. Father Willett described a multi- good school, and a good Parish community.” He exhorted, “Do not children. colored chart he regularly received reporting hold yourself back!” And finally he asked them, “Who will take On May 4, 2011, Holy Name Church and School which locations had gone the longest amount my place?” honored Father Willett’s return from Afghanistan with an of time without the services of a Chaplain. He In June of 2011, Father Willet officially retired from active duty all-School Mass. Father Willett concelebrated the Mass was transported by helicopter or by armored with Father Shonis, Father Ed Bradley, and Father John Continued on page 15 14 Holy Name School Wins 2nd Junior National Academic Championship Title Academic Championships hosted by Ques- By Kamille Stich tions Unlimited, even though Tara Prasad, HENDERSON,Ky. - Holy Name School the team Captain from the Holy Name took first place at the Junior National Aca- 2010 Championship team was awarded demic Championships which were held the MVP for Chicago last year. June 11th, 12th, and 13th in Chicago, Il- This tournament tested the stamina linois. This is the second year in a row that of The Holy Name team as well as all Holy Name has won this prestigious aca- competing teams. The competition was demic competition, after first making the especially tough in the preliminary rounds finals in 2009. Holy Name played teams on Saturday and Sunday which did not from Arkansas, Ohio, Minnesota, Colo- conclude until after 8:00 PM each night. rado, Tennessee, and even cross state rival Holy Name then won the three final Danville Bate Middle school, Competition matches on Monday defeating long time spanned over two days of preliminary rival Danville Bate before claiming the matches on Saturday the 11th and Sunday Championship title with a victory over a the 12th, with Holy Name taking the title strong team from Arkansas. on Monday the 13th. This year’s Holy Name Quiz Bowl Hencye Sights, the team’s Captain, was team is composed of team captain Hencye named the National Academic Champion- Sights,,Jack Hardy,,Joey Vettiankal,,Erik ship MVP out of all teams competing in Davis,,Justin Darr,,and returning as the Chicago, New Orleans, and Washington alumni member, Tara Prasad. The Holy DC. This was the first time this honor has Team members from L to R are Joey Vettiankal, Tara Prasad, Erik Davis, Hencye Name Academic Team is coached by Mr. Sights, Justin Darr, and Jack Hardy. Photo by Kamille Stich been bestowed on any contestant in the Tom Tweddell, and many devoted aca- four year history of the Junior National demic parents and alumni. Sisters of Service Summer Activities By Sheri Babbs PADUCAH,Ky. - The Sisters of Service have been busy this summer! In May, the SOS helped out at St. Mary Elementary Library. Cleaning shelves, sorting donated books, and recording Accelerated Reader numbers was a big help to librarian, The- resa Wilkins. The SOS have been helping the Coun- cil 1055 Knights of Columbus at their holiday barbecues by carrying out food for customers and acting as greeters on Memorial Day and Fourth of July. The SOS will be there to help the Knights at the Labor Day barbecue and hope to see Karina Romero and Grace Babbs as you there. Lena da Vinci and the Beautiful Assistant In June, many of the SOS members with one of their masterpieces. were assistants at the Catholic Community Lena and her assistant created amazing The SOS crew from one day of the skits. The girls include include: front row: Hannah Speis, Sara Neihoff, Ashley Mast, Amanda Steiner, Kayla Speis; back Vacation Bible School. Each of the SOS works of art with the help of the SOS girls who presented paints and explanations of row: Katy Crouch, Olivia Romero, Faith Barber, Karina Romero, Grace Babbs, girls wore pink and black hair ribbons Emily Osterhaus, and Olivia Petter. Submitted Photos designed and made by Karina Romero, the day’s important lessons. At the end The SOS girls were assisted in putting the home of Martha Floyd and the Summer Little Sister Regent, and Faith Barber. In of the week there was and art exhibition up their tents by generous Boy Scouts Family Cookout at Keiler Park. addition to classroom assistants, Monica presented by Lena and her Beautiful As- from Troop 7. Fifteen SOS girls enjoyed The next meeting of the Sisters of Ser- Osterhaus directed a skit series that was sistant reviewing the Creation Story, Ten badminton, hammock relaxing, s’mores, vice will be at the Council 1055 Knights presented each day of VBS that was Commandments, God is My Rock and prayer, and fellowship. SOS woke up to of Columbus Hall on Sunday, Aug 14 at designed to support the week’s lessons Fortress, and Love Thy Neighbor. The a thunderstorm the next morning and had 2pm to plan upcoming projects. Any girls of Rock Around The Clock With God. students of Vacation Bible School enjoyed to abandon their tents for breakfast on the between the age of 10 and 15 are welcome Characters of Lena da Vinci, Leonardo da the entertaining program. Goreing’s back porch. to participate with the Sisters of Service. Vinci’s not so famous sister, was played Even though the SOS is hard workers, As an auxiliary of the Daughters of Isa- Call Sheri Babbs at 270-832-0958 or by Karina Romero (SOS-Little Sister Re- they enjoy having fun. They celebrated the bella, The Sisters of Service have enjoyed [email protected] with any questions gent) and her Beautiful Assistant, played end of Vacation Bible School with a Back- the summer DofI Socials including the Ice or inquiries. by Grace Babbs (SOS-Big Sister Regent). yard Camp Out at the home of Alexandra Goreing, Big Sister Social Chair. Cream Social with homemade ice cream at Priests Offer Heartfelt Farewells Father Willett: Reflecting(continued from page 13) 15 By Dawn C. Ligibel and returned to his home. He expressed concern about civilian life. “It’s hard to come Fr. John Thomas, back and set up routines,” he said. “You have to find your way of doing things.” The former pastor of Sts. change from military life will not be easy. Father Willett’s vocation took him from Peter and Paul in Hop- Fancy Farm, Kentucky, around the world several times, and finally back home. kinsville, led into his The Diocese of Owensboro is richly blessed to have Father Willett with us once “farewell” homily with again. He brings unique skills to the priesthood and offers a rare perspective on life. a story on Monday, With great love for his fellow man, he fulfilled his responsibilities no matter where April 25, 2011, which he found himself just as Mother Teresa affirmed. Thank you, Father Willett, for your was also translated into service to our country! We welcome you back to your home and pray that God’s peace Spanish for the bi-lin- be with you in your retirement from the Army. gual Mass. “There’s a story about a parishioner Katie Stewart Recognized As A Good who each day at Mass, when asked for prayer Communicator intentions would simply respond with ‘a private Fr. John Thomas and Fr. Carmelo Jimenez concelebrated PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Mary High School, Paducah stu- intention.’ The last day Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville on Monday, dent, Katie Stewart won first place at the 4H State Com- April 25. The Mass was celebrated as a “farewell Mass” the pastor was presid- munications Day Speech Competition held on July 9 at for Fr. Thomas who was leaving on sabbatical on the University of Kentucky. Katie represented students ing after announcing he April 27 prior to being transferred to Christ the King in was being transferred in District Seven and won the state championship title Madisonville. Fr. Thomas had been pastor of Sts. Peter in the 15 year old division. She competed with other after 18 years, this same and Paul since 2003. Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. parishioner responded students from across the entire state of Kentucky. Katie with ‘thank you for answered prayers,’” is the daughter of Greg and Debbie Stewart. She is a Fr. Thomas concluded eliciting laughter member of St. Thomas More Church in Paducah,Ky. from the congregation. Submitted by Ann Morrow After the typically busy week preced- ing his farewell Mass, which was Holy said farewell to the school children during an all-school Week, Fr. Thomas finally had to face Mass. “I won’t be here Friday, so I worked it out with reality before leaving for a sabbatical Miss Kranz (Principal Sarah Kranz) to be with you all prior to his transfer to Christ the King in together one more time,” he explained the unusual tim- Madisonville. “There’s no denying the ing for the all-school Mass. “I wanted to be with all of you before I leave. I wanted truth tonight,” he said getting choked up. you to know how proud I am of you. I wanted you to know how holy you are.” As “Some words are hard to speak,” he admit- was becoming his habit during his final months at Sts. Peter and Paul, Fr. Thomas asked ted. “Here’s the hard part. A priest does the children for prayer. “Pray for Fr. Carmelo while he serves as acting pastor. Pray many things: some enjoyable and joyful; for Fr. Richard Meredith, your new pastor who arrives in June. And pray for me,” he some painful and frankly a bore. When concluded. a priest is most a priest that he can be, is As a tribute to the eighth grade students, Fr. Thomas asked the class to gather around when the priest stands here,” he said as he the altar and kneel on the steps during the Eucharistic prayer. “I won’t be here for their walked to and stood behind the altar. graduation,” Fr. Thomas “Every Mass I said here at Sts. Peter explained on that day. and Paul and in your homes began and “Last year, one of our Fr. Uwem Enoh, previous associate ended the same way, but it is the most eighth grader’s dad died. sacred thing to do. Almost every day for pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul in At the funeral and at the Hopkinsville, clutched a letter written Help for Hurting Marriages… eight years, I have kissed your altar at graduation I had them www.Retrouvaille.org or by a parishioner while giving a homily kneel at the altar to show 1-800-470-2230 the beginning of Mass and at the end of during a “farewell Mass” celebrated Mass. This is the center of everything,” on June 6, 2011, for Fr. Enoh and Fr. their classmate support. he emphasized. Carmelo Jimenez, both of whom were I thought this would be a “They say that each priest just has transferred on June 14. Photo taken good way to show them RETROUVAILLE: one homily and he preaches it a thousand by Dawn C. Ligibel. my support even though A CHRISTIAN ALTERNATIVE TO ways,” Fr. Thomas said. “I pray that of I won’t be here for their MISERY IN MARRIAGE, SEPARATION, DIVORCE all the words I’ve said over the years, you Concluding the homily, Fr. Thomas graduation.” Ź Is your marriage breaking your heart? simply stated, “Remember to pray for your Ź Divorce isn’t always the answer! Ż remember this one homily. No matter At the end of the all- Ź Do you want to talk through your difficulties, Ź There is help and hope for hurting marriages! Ż who you are. No matter where you are,” pastor.” The congregation showed their school Mass, Kranz pre- but find that every discussion turns into a shouting match? appreciation with an extended standing sented Fr. Thomas with Ź Is there little or no effective communication taking place he said, choking back tears. “No matter between the two of you? how young, old, rich, poor; at this altar you ovation. The Mass was followed by a gifts from the school, dinner in the parish hall where Fr. Thomas If you answer yes to any of the above, then Retrouvaille (Re-trǀ-vi) can help. This peer ministry is are welcome. At this altar, you are fed. At noting that for many designed to help spouses heal and renew their struggling marriage, even those marriages at the point of spent the evening mingling with his parish- separation and/or divorce. this altar, you know God’s mercy. If you of the students in the For more information or an application form, contact the Family Life Office at (270)683-1545 or heard nothing else, hear that. Know that. ioners. school, Fr. Thomas is (800) 470-2230. You may call anonymously. Confidentiality is strictly enforced. Additional information may be found online at http://www.rcdok.org/ministries/catholic_charities/family_life/index.php. Believe that.” Earlier that morning, Fr. Thomas also Continued on page 18 St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City Bernard J. & Juanita Clark, 61 16 Joe & Barb Cirrito, 55 William & June Johnson, 51 Happy Anniversary! Joe & Marilyn Hayden, 53 Bill & Geraldine Payne, 74 Marriage Celebrations for August St. Ann, Morganfield Ray & Alice Lucas, 54 Bernard & Mary Hagan, 50 Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and Over 50 Bob & Bette Zilligen, 51 Robert & Joan Englert, 59 years of Marriage Thomas & Allegera Luckett, 71 John & Kay McShane, 58 Darin & Lisa Adrian, 25 St. Thomas More, Paducah St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro Mike & Camy Clark, 25 Blessed Mother, Owensboro Helen & Bill Dixon, 55 Bud & Marylyn Ervin, 55 Richard & Mary Coy, 50 Frank & Nancy Steams, 25 John & Rose Meister, 40 Tommie & Janet Hayden, 60 Rich & JoAnne Miller, 50 Harold & Rhonda Staples, 40 James & Dorothy Buckman, 54 St. Anthony, Browns Valley Harry & Willa Roberts, 52 Ray & Mikel Fields, 53 James & Louise Hodskins, 65 St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Bill & Carlene Dannenmueller, 55 Thomas & Julie Whitten, 59 Mike & Theresa McCarty, 61 St. Anthony, Peonia J. W. & Lorena Bland, 65 James & Margaret Elder, 63 Raymond & Theresa Payne, 51 Raymond & Margie Wethington, 51 St. William, Knottsville Christ the King, Madisonville Hubert & Billie Clemons, 50 St. Augustine, Grayson Springs Donnie & Audrey Mercer, 25 Gerald & Wanda Mattingly, 65 David & Mary Albin, 50 Alton & Thelma Richards, 57 Charles & Helen Lanham, 51 Allan & Adrianna Lebbin, 54 Joe & Jody Ziegler, 40 David & Doris Simon, 53 St. Rose, Cloverport Steve & Pamela Simmons, 25 David & Ellen Waters, 52 Andre & Jane Chustz, 51 St. William, Marion Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson St. Columba, Lewisport Paul & Ruth Madden, 50 Thomas & Rose Rogers, 61 Billy & Carol Belt, 51 Chris & Lisa Armstrong, 25 St. Sebastian, Calhoun Tom & Ruth Harris, 52 James & Debra Barron, 40 Joe & Jeanette Taylor, 51 St. Edward, Fulton Greg & Cabrini Henson, 40 Sts. Joe & Paul, Owensboro Thomas & Dorothy Barron, 64 Jerry & Earlene Abney, 52 Paul R. & Sarah Jane Johnson, 56 Brad & Anne Boyd, 25 Jerry & Mary Ann Hobbs, 51 Russ & Terri Lynn Bailey, 25 St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville James & Wanda Gibson, 54 Raymond & Barbara Trogolo, 54 Paul & Patricia Kremer, 52 James & Debbie Hagan, 40 Tommie & Melinda Briggs, 40 Paul & Sharon Hagan, 56 Ben & Joy Davis, 53 Preston & Suzanne Johnson, 58 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Clarkson Charles & Virginia Knight, 62 Richard & Mary Ellen Wygant, 25 Grief Can Affect Your Mind & Body Kevin & Karen Morris, 25 St. Francis Borgia, Sturgis By Betty Medley Bobby & Donna Nally, 51 Bob & Faye Greenwell, 53 Grief is about more than your feelings-it will also show up in how you think. You David & Diana O’Nan, 61 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah may disbelieve this person actually died. You may have episodes of thinking like this Armando & Holivia Sandoval, 40 William T. & Judith Hayden, 52 Glenn & Phyllis Munro, 53 even long after they died. Your mind may be confused, your thinking muddled. You Robert & Dorothy Taylor, 52 may find it difficult to concentrate on just about everything. Or you may be able to Roderick & Ashley Wilkerson, 25 St. Henry, Aurora Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Gary & Lovonne Hanlon, 53 focus your attention but all you can focus on is the one who died, or how they died, or Robert & Christine Bowlds, 60 James & Ethel Cantrell, 56 your life together before they died. James & Sylvia Weis, 55 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Joe & Paula Elliott, 40 Physical responses are also to be expected. You may experience tightness in your Thomas & Margaret Cahill, 51 throat, heaviness across your chest, or pain around your heart. Your stomach may be John & Virginia French, 25 John & Rose Pendel, 53 Immaculate Conception, Earlington Raymond & Carole Ballard, 54 upset, along with other intestinal disturbances. You my have headaches, hot flashes, M. C. & Patsy Barber, 53 St. John the Evangelist, Paducah or cold chills. You may be dizzy at times, or tremble more than usual, or find yourself Immaculate Conception, Hawesville Edward & Teresa Elliott, 40 easily startled. Some people find it hard to get their breath. Dan & Shirley Hagman, 51 St. Joseph, Mayfield Charles & Christie Henson, 40 You may undergo changes in your behavior. You may sleep less than you use to and Clay & Shirlene Quinn, 56 wake up at odd hours. Or you may sleep more than normal. You may have odd dreams Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro David & Emmalene Hayden, 40 Greg & Cathy Ashby, 25 Kenneth & Rosemary Clem, 54 or frightening nightmares. You may become unusually restless. You may move from Leonard & Joni Barnett, 25 Frank & Ursula Elliott, 54 one activity to another, sometimes not finishing one thing before moving on to the next. Donald & Mary Dundiff, 62 St. Leo, Murray George & Kathryn Baird, 57 Or you may sit and do nothing for long periods. Some people engage in what’s called Al & Judy Mattingly, 40 “searching behavior”- you look for your loved one’s face among a crowed of people, William & Adell O’Bryan, 53 Bertrand & Beatrrice Bleemel, 63 Joseph & Rances Lewis, 54 Arnold & Mary Louise Bowers, 54 for instance, even though you know they’ve died. You may become attached to things Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro Eldridge & Carolyn Haas, 54 you associate with your loved one, like wearing an article or their clothing or carrying Lester & Martha Reed, 65 Alex & Mary Paluch, 65 a keepsake that belonged to them. Or you may wish to avoid all such reminders. David Lee & Mary Jones, 53 Ronald & Dorothy Urbon, 53 St. Martin, Rome Despite your individual uniqueness, you’ll probably discover an overall pattern to Marvin & Shirley Rushing, 53 your grief as it progresses. It often begins with a time of shock an numbness, especially Paul & Carol Payne, 54 Kenneth & Alice Drochter, 57 John & Margie Wathen, 56 Otho & Mary Durbin, 66 if the death was sudden. Everything seems unreal. This is usually followed by a time J. Richard & Alma Gaw, 59 St. Mary, Franklin when pain sets in. Sadness, loneliness, helplessness, and fear may come over you in James R. & Sharon Logsdon, 54 William & Doris Andrew, 54 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho powerful waves. Anger and guilt may do the same, and continue for awhile. In time Billie & Sue Helen Hill, 56 there comes a slowly growing acceptance of what has happened, but it’s not necessarily Paul & Juanita Kaelin 55 Robert & Jane Kamuf, 25 William J. & Hattie L. Potts, 53 Marvin & Janice Clark, 40 a happy acceptance. It’s common to feel listless and lifeless, discouraged and sometimes Precious Blood, Owensboro Edward & Kathleen Lerning, 54 depressed. Other strong emotions can still pop up. This is the winter of your grief-a Jerry & Margaret Birge, 53 Larry & Benita Riney, 56 long, slow, dormant period. In actuality, something is beginning to grow, but it’s hidden Bill & Rita Elder, 51 St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Tom & Kitty Howe, 25 deep underground. Billy & Lillian Taylor, 54 A time of gradual reawakening eventually occurs, though you can’t always predict Sacred Heart, Hickman James & Susie Roach, 25 Jimmy & Pat Cooley, 51 St. Michael, Sebree when. Energy begins to return. So does hope. Finally there comes a time of renewed Sacred Heart, Waverly Sidney & Gayle Steib, 40 life. You’re not the same person you were before-you’ll be different, having been Charles & Nancy Clements, 40 St. Paul, Princeton George & Sharon Barber, 40 changed by this experience, having grown. Paul & Florence Clements, 71 This entire process is very fluid. It may not feel very orderly. These time periods St. Agnes, Uniontown St. Peter, Waverly Bobby Dale & Irene Jennings, 55 Johnny & Gwynn Royster, 40 will flow into one another almost imperceptibly. But when you look back, you’ll rec- St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph St. Peter of Alcantara, Stanley ognize what’s happened: by going all the way through your grief, you’ve take the path Marvin & Shirlene Dant, 56 Stephen & Sally Moss, 40 toward your healing. 17

25 THS juniors participated in an overnight retreat to St. Meinrad on March 24 & 25: Kelly Wathen, Alesha Corley, Abbie Hagan, Garret Ling, Jesse Rhinerson, Tyler Isbill, Joe Hester, Luke A Trinity High School Morning With Merritt, Jamie Sloan, Sara Boehmann, Shana Haynes, Bishop William Medley Nathan Mitchell, Kasey Gilmore, Kalie Winkler, Cadie Williams, Hannah Payne, Sophie Henderson, Brandi Roberts, Katie Scott, Jill Graham, Cody Morris, Beth Millay, Seth Bland, Isbill commented, “It was spiritually fulfilling.” Elizabeth Rhodes, & Kathy In the small group picture with THS chaperone Bickwermert. Kelly Wathen Cindy Mattingly, at top right, : Kathy Bickwermert, said, “It was emotional and Abbie Hagan, Cody Morris, Tyler Isbill & Jill good for the soul.” Tyler Graham. THS Photos

On March 31, Bishop William Medley celebrated Mass with Trinity students (Photo at top right) . He encouraged the students to remember always that if we’re not as close to God as we once were, that it wasn’t God who moved. If we want to feel that close to God again, all we need to do is turn around and go toward Him. After Mass, the bishop met with members of the senior class for a question and answer session. (Photos above and at left) Bishop Medley told the students that visits to the school are one of the most enjoyable perks of his job. Photos submitted by Christina Rhodes 18 nally grateful for this parish. We are one All I want to take with me is the grace of Priests Offer Heartfelt Farewells in Christ,” he concluded. doing what I was supposed to do,” he said (Continued from page 15) Using a translator, Fr. Carmelo too humbly. Paul finally arrived on Wednesday, April Jimenez, interim pastor of the parish, and shared a homily. “We celebrated many “If God wants me in another place, I will 27. During his last homily as pastor of the Fr. Uwem Enoh, associate pastor, said fare- Masses in homes last year,” he explained be there,” he continued. “I love you very parish, Fr. Thomas addressed the faithful well to the parish that had held them close referring to the way the priests of Sts. much, but I have dedicated my life to God who attend daily Mass. “I’ll be brief, un- for five years and one year respectively. Peter and Paul celebrated “The Year of and must go where he wants me to go. like the past eight years,” he said with a At the beginning of the Mass, Fr. the Priest.” “We said as many homilies as Gracias, gracias, gracias,” he concluded. laugh. “Sometimes we don’t see Christ at Jimenez addressed the congregation in the number of priests present in the home. As was true during the first farewell all times. Bidden or not, Christ is present. English. “When I came to the United Tonight it is just Fr. Uwem and I, so only Mass on April 25, many tears were shed Whether we receive him or not, Christ is States five years ago, I couldn’t understand two homilies,” he said with a laugh. and shared during this Mass as well. Ad- present. No time is more important than a word of English and I didn’t know you, “I want to express my gratitude to you. justing to having all three of their priests here at the altar where Christ is present,” but I loved you. Now five years later, I can Thank you for putting up with me even transferred, the people of Sts. Peter and he preached. say that I love you because I know you.” though I don’t speak very good English. I Paul look to the future under the guidance “Right before I was ordained there During his homily, Fr. Enoh began by would like to ask you something from the of their new pastor, Fr. Richard Meredith were two things that scared me to death,” asking “Why do we do what we do? It bottom of my heart. A future not too long and their associate pastor, Fr. Daniel Dil- Fr. Thomas confessed. “One was preach- goes back to what we celebrated a few days from now, I will have to return to Mexico. lard. ing. What would I say? Well, that has not ago, the Ascension of Christ. Jesus said been a problem,” he said with a chuckle. to his disciples, go out to the whole world “The other thing was daily Mass. It scared and baptize in the name of the Father, Son Thinking about Separation or Divorce? me,” he admitted. Choking back tears, Fr. and Holy Spirit. Each time it’s time to say Thomas continued. “But to see you every good-bye, I know why I’m doing what I’m Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know day, is the foundation of the Church.” doing,” Fr. Enoh explained. how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (pronounced At this point, Fr. Thomas implored his “When I ever wonder why I do what I retro-vi with a long i) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It faithful parishioners to continue attending do, I read this letter,” Fr. Enoh said before helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that origi- daily Mass and to continue praying daily. reading a letter he had received from a nally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting “I will be saying Mass daily, so I am bring- parishioner. “Thank you for visiting me marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or ing three months of intentions with me,” in the hospital,” the parishioner wrote. “I divorced. For confidential information about or to register for theAugust program he said fighting back tears again. “Pray don’t think I would have survived without beginning with a weekend on Aug. 19-21 call (270)683-1545 ext. 346 or email: for me. Pray for Fr. Carmelo. Pray for Fr. receiving the sacraments. You truly may [email protected] or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org Find Uwem. Pray for Fr. Richard. Pray for Fr. have saved my life,” the writer concluded. us on Facebook: search Retrouvaille of Owensboro. Daniel. You’re a good bunch. Pray, pray, “That’s why I do what I do,” Fr. Enoh pray,” he concluded. emphasized. Not long after the sting of losing their “Thank you for challenging me, for Catholic Committee on Scouting Schedules Fall pastor did the people of Sts. Peter and Paul pushing me,” Fr. Enoh said referring to his Retreat Campout at Gasper River Retreat Center go through another farewell Mass and first year as an ordained priest. “Speaking By Jeff Hedges dinner. On Monday, June 6, Fr. Carmelo for Fr. Carmelo and myself, we are eter- The Diocese of Owensboro Catholic Committee on Scouting has scheduled its Fall Retreat Campout the weekend of October 28-30, 2011. The event will be held Sts. Peter and Paul Honors High School Graduates at the Gasper River Retreat Center near Bowling Green and is open to Boy Scouts Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Hopkinsville honored 12 high school graduates during the 10:30 and Webelos Scouts. We will be tent camping for the weekend. Visit the diocesan a.m. Mass on website for additional information at www.rcdok.org/ministries/scouting or call Jeff Sunday, May 29. Hedges at 270-925-7254 Representing all four high schools in Hopkinsville, the graduates wore their caps Eighth graders for a mission and gowns during the Mass and each By Miriam Kavenaugh, Sisters of the Lamb of God received a bible While most students are preparing for summer vacation, the eighth graders at and a St. Michael Owensboro Catholic Middle School helped the Sisters of the Lamb of God prepare key chain from for their August yard sale to benefit their mission in Juarez, Mexico on May 25th. the parish at the conclusion of the Julie Renshaw’s 75 students far exceeded all hopes when they brought in toys, books, Mass. Pictured clothes, and many other wonderful items that spilled out of several boxes. from left to right in “It looked like Christmas when I went in the classroom, I wasn’t expecting so much,” the front row are: beamed Sister Audrey Mary. “It was a joyous experience.” Celeste Schmidt, The Sisters of the Lamb of God have done missionary work in Juarez for over a Ace Crawford and Katie Larwa. In decade thanks to the generosity of people abroad and right here at home. The Sisters the second row: provide care for children and youth with physical and mental disabilities, fulfilling Jessica Hanks, their spiritual, social, educational, and therapeutic needs. Jennifer Hanks, Sarah Covington and Jennifer Roeder. In the back row: Mitchell For more information, contact Sister Lisa Marie or Sister Audrey Mary at (270) Reeves, Dean France, Jordan Shouse, Elizabeth Garnett and Michael Ligibel. Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. 926-8656. 19 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Richard & Robin Beck, Thomas L & Blessed Mother, Owensboro & LaNell Lilly, Martin & Vickie Logsdon & Ruth Dale, Gertrude Daugherty, Jim Valerie Beckert, Pascal & Elaine Benson, Jack & Susie Alvey, Tom & Patricia An- III, Mabel Long, William & Martha Marsh, & Linda Doane, Luetta Dotson, Mark & Terry & Judy Berrong, Gwendolyn Bog- derson, Jane Askin, Robert & Holly Askin, Donald & Barbara Mattingly, Jim & Laura Andrea Fitzmaurice, Jim & Colleen Fleck, gess, Mila Bonadio, Russell & Dorothy Dorothy Aud, Joseph & Lena Aull, Dr. Bill Mattingly, Larry & Mary Ann Mattingly, Billy & Patty Folk, Marilyn Fulkerson, Borries Jr, Ron & Judy Bosse, Brad & & Joy Bach, Robert & Theresa Bahnick, Ruth Mattingly, Scott & Cindy McCain, Garth Gamblin, Jerry & Jennifer Hardesty, Anne Boyd, Fr. J. Ed Bradley, David Steve & Gloria Baker, Brett & Katie Bal- Mildred A McCarthy, Ann McIntyre, John Randall & Kimberly Hardesty, Dr. Glenn & Kathleen Brauer, Steven & Rosemary lard, Dennis & Cindy Bartley, Bobby & & Rose Meister, Robert E & Dena Mont- & Kristine Henning, Douglas & Liz Hoard, Bridges, Bill & Rebecca Brown, Fred C Phyllis Bastin, Louis & Beverly Beldotti, gomery, Joseph L Morris, Jack & Nancy Melanie Hober, Sharon Iliohan, David & Cleo Brown, Janice Brown, John E & Joan Bernoskky, William David & Jean Murphy, Kenneth Murphy, Elizabeth Johnson, Leslie Joyner, Sherry Kittinger, Phyllis Brown, Martha Buckman, Ronald Berry, Hugh & Lisa Bittel, Doris Bland- O’Bryan, Joe & Maggie O’Bryan, Bob & Ken & Catherine Lamb, Mark & Tracy L & Judy Bugg Sr, Patrick Burch, Jerry L ford, Kenneth M & Virginia Blandford, Frances Osborne, Keith & Ramona Os- Littlehale, Alan & Cheryl Lutz, Ann Lynn, & Kathleen Burton, William & Jan Burton, David & Ann Blanford, Donnie & Mary borne, Roman Osowicz Jr, David & Laura William & Rebecca Markham, James & Benson & Patsy Campbell, David Carrier Ann Blanford, Kenny & Trish Buckman, Payne, Steven Paul & Leanne Payne, Rob- Ann Miner, Mark & Bev Missig, James Jr, Virgil & Lynn Carter, Terry L & Jean John M & Raymunda Calhoun, Theresa ert N & Lynne Pope, Tony & Donna Pow- & Paula Pendergraff, Robert & Martha Carver, Oscar & Laurie Chavira, Edward L Carr, Greg & Vicki Cash, Patrick & ers, Paul & Virginia Raley, Felipe Ramos, Pleasant, John & Debbie Purdy, Bernard & & Nancy Lee Chovanec, Robert J & Betty Carolyn Cason, Donald L & Charlotte Ron & Cathy Ramsey, Betty Reynolds, Rita Rich, Mary Sanchez, Ron & Marsha Christian, Troy & Ruth Christian, Walter Cecil, Joseph & Barbara Cecil, Angela Vincent & Lynda Reynolds, James B & Segebarth, Bernice Sisk, St Vincent de & Gail Clancy, Charles & Rebecca Clark, Clark, Dennis & Thelma Clark, Mike & Juanita Rhodes, Nicholas & Amy Rin- Paul Store, Bill & Peggy Stagner, Cynthia Wilma Clary, Gary & Kathy Cola, Jackie Rose Clark, Shirley Clark, Tony & Carolyn aldi, Faye Riney, Kerry & Debbie Riney, Suarez, Martha Trucinski, Jack & Jean S Combest, Gary & Kathy Coney, Michael Clark, Noel B & Brenda Clayton, James Phil & Jennifer Riney, Jeremy & Karissa Watson, SuzAnne Wilson. 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Charles & Betty Smith, James & Rebecca & Lita Ann Goldsberry, Tony & Mary Natalie Hayden, Russell A & Vicki Hayden Stiff, Robert & Beverly Trammel. Anne Gonnella, Richard & Tracy Green, Jr, William P & Martha Hayden Jr, Mike Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro Dixie Greene, Herman J Greenwell, Vanda & Kim Head, Charles & Carol Hendricks, B F & Gloria Adams, Larry J & Marsha Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Griffin, Fred & Michaelene Guillerman, Sandra Henry, Sondra Hibbs, Bob & Peggy Allen, Cindy Clark, Frances Johnson, Charles & Leslie Abbott, Emma Jean William Hagan, David & Laura Hager, Hicks, Ron & Mereda Hicks, Sean & Anne Veronica Wilhite. Abell, John M & Sue Allen, Herman Alles, Jeffrey & Janice Haile, Tracy & Jennifer Higgins, Jim & Rose Hodgkins, Edward Mary Frances Alles, James L & Dorothy Haley, John & Martha Halterman, Daniel & Karen Hodskins, Dr. Jeffrey S & Lynn Christ the King, Madisonville Alvey, Joseph R & Zelda Alvey, Kim An- Hancock, Forwood & Ann Hargis, Bran- Hofer, Stephen & Diane Hoffman, Albert Eddie & Rae Ballard, Doug & Janet Berry, germeier, Dean & Janice Arnold, Dennis don & Misty Hartmire, Barbara Harwood, & Joan Hofmann, Mary Howard, Mark Jim & Karen Billman, Michael & Donna Austin, George L & Mary Austin, Steve Judy Hayden, Bryce Hazelwood, Mitch & & Jan Hubbs, William Jackson, David M Boarman, Bryan & Myrna Borders, David & Pam Austin, Kevin J & Marcia Baer, Jill Hazelwood, Madeline Heiss, Wayne & Karen Jarboe, Betty Jo Johnson, Scott & Jennifer Brown, Rosemary Burden, Thomas Bailey, David & Tammy Baird, & Dianna Kay Henshaw, James & Jackie & Sabrina Johnson, Thomas & Sherry Jud & Karen Caldwell, Fr. 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Jerry Riney, Dean & Mary Ann Jorgensen, Randy & Paul & Kamille Stich, Tony & Margaret Davis, Jim & Betty Dickens, Don & Judy Michael & Linda Roos, Wilma Roos, Matt Kathy Joyner, Cathy Kellen, Thomas & Strawn, Noel & Mildred Stribling, Mary Dobernic, Larry & Carrie Dotson, Joseph & Lisa Ryan, Robert & Sharon Salata, Susan King, Sandy Kirchgessner, Bruce Lou Sugg, Bettye Summers, Donald Sum- & Jean Durbin, Eugene & Gladys Faller, Anthony & Mary Jo Scenna, Dorothy & Dorothy Kobb,Dorothy Koelbl, Daniel mers, Dorothy Summers, Martha Tanaka, Martin & Marcie Fanning, Anthony & Share, William P & Darlene Sims, Kevin & Koon, Charles J & Teresa Krampe, Don- Richard & Barbara Tappan, Andy & Rhona Feckter, Beverly Feldman, Carolyn Lori Beth Smith, Raymond & Genevieve nie & Angie Krampe, Paul & Sue Kuerzi, Brenda Thomas, Herman M & Mary Ruth Fleenor, Mark & Dr. Betsy Flener, Michael Solimani, Steve & Sandy Stahl, Robert L Roy & Barbara Kurtz, Les & Paula Lange, Thomas, Patsy Thomas, Phillip & Landis & Christine Fouts, Allen & Judy Freeland, & Kim Stanford, Gerald & Jessie Starkey, Louise Leasor, Gary C & Rita Lee, Delores Thompson, Randal & Sandra Thompson, John H & Virginia French, Thomas & Sue Buddy & Jill Steen, Carole Miller Steen, Lewis, Bobby & Sue Liles, Darrell & To- Ray & Sharon Thompson, J Michael & Frericks, Thomas & Mary Gaietto, Richard Patricia Steineman, Scott & Karen Stringer, nia Liles, Dorothy Liles, Dr. Fred & Nancy Shannon Thomson, Mary Ann Thrasher, & Cynthia Gensler, John & Sue Goessling, Ann Stuller, Carlene Suhling, Ruth Theirl, Litke, Chris & Meredith Lovell, Drs. 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Janet Karpinski, Stephen & Linda Keene, Melvin & Mary Anne Bowles, Alan & Lisa Debra Murphy, Malcolm Neel, Malcom John & Linda Kelly, John & Barbara Kacer DeBruhl, Roger & Anita Gossett, Charles & Tammy Neel, Steve & Debbie Noland, Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam Kiraly, Arthur & Mary Lou Kirby, John & Howard, Roger L Joly, Joe & Betty Klaas, Edna O’Nan, James L & Maxine O’Nan, David Ashley, Mary Brasher, Ronnie Jocelyn Knepler, Jim & Debbie Kovanda, Richard & Peggy Seiler, Teddy & Margie Patrick & Cindy O’Nan, Roger & Gloria & Caroline Brown, Mary Chinn, Mary Steve & Mary Kovar, Thomas C & Mary Seiler, Marvin & Patricia Stanley. O’Nan, Vicki Okerson, Robert & Brenda Cook, Jerry & Gail Critchelow, Hughetta Krohn, Patricia Kuebler, Arthur & Carol Gayle Paff, Jean Pagragan, Leonard & An- Dale, Penny Faulk, Herman & Nancy Kunkel, Joe & Betty Kunkel, Andrew & Immaculate, Owensboro nie Patterson, Richard & Lynn Payne, Scot Gahn, James B & Pam Hayes, Robert & Janice Lange, Harry & Constance Largen, Charles & Lucy Adams, Charles L & & Linda Payne, Douglas & Joann Pfings- Francil Higdon, Monie Hoover, Clarence Robert & Carole Lastufka, Charles Jake Ruth Adams, Curtis Alvey, Rachel Gish ton, James E & Sharon Phillips, Stephen & Elaine Kleinhelter, Robert & Sue Ling, Leibfreid, Scott & Danissa Lewis, William Alvey, J Carolyn Anderson, Peter & Betty & Constance Phillips, Thomas M & Vickie Tom & Rebecca Roby, Doug & Joyce & Judy Liscomb, Susan Livesay, Glenn Armendarez, Bert Barker, John R Barker, Phillips, Marlene Pietrantone, Ben & Lois Smith, Timothy & Mary Stenberg, Gloria & Edith Lohr, Roger & Janet Longest, Homer L & Eleanor Barton, David & Pike, Charles & Faye Pippin, Ernesto & Tichenor, Don & Joann Wathen. Jack & Georgie MacEachern, Anto & Linda Beckman, June Bell, Margaret Bice, Daisy Posadas, Norman & Phyllis Powell, Milica Markovic, Brent & Elaine Mason, Bernard & Betty Blandford, Daniel A & Michael & Kimberly Prendeville, Robert Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Michael & Shelley Mattingly, Michael & Janis Blandford, Donald & Mary Blanford M & Betty Pritchett, Mildred Proctor, John Junwar & Almira Abacan, Rigoberto & Elizabeth May, Paul & Rose McCavick, Sr, Cliff G & Judy Brandon, William L & Kathleen Prough, Joyce Rhodes, Nancy Rita Ann Abreu, Edwina Achorn, James & Pat & Vicky McGrath, Pauline McIlvoy, & Sally Buford, Martin L & Mary Ruth Rice, Jack & Janie Richards, Margaret Kathleen Adams, Virgil & Elaine Albaugh, Annette McIvor, Helen McKay, James Bumm Sr, Joe & Tammy Calhoun, John Richmond, James & Denise Ringlein, David & Anna Alexander, Del Rae Allen, & Ann Meador, Anthony & Marie Mef- G & Michele Castlen, William & Eliza- Daniel & Cathy Roberts, Joann Roberts, Jerry R & Carolyn Allred, Jeff John & Julie fert, Vincent & Kim Miller, Bill & Cindy beth Jane Cavin, Thomas & Louise Cecil, Joseph B Roberts, Roger Robertson, Jim Altfillisch, Robert & Lynn Austin, John P Mills, Gregory & Mercedes Mills, Dr. Paul Joseph Cilia, David & Shannon Clark, Joe & Denise Roethemeier, Chip & Diane & Constance Barbalas, Melina Baribeau, & Susan Moore, Donald & Janet Mott, Bill & Sherma Clark, Joseph Al & Rose Royer, Glenn & Mildred Royster, Jud & Barbara Becker, Patricia Beresford, Renee Margaret Muchmore, Jefferson Mullins, Clark, Phillip M Clark, Melvin & Lois Beth Royster, Dr. Armando & Holivia Betz, Marianne Bluhm, Greg & Sandra Mary M Mullins, Michael & Mickeye Connor, Anthony J & Margaret Cox, Frank Sandoval, Marian Sauer, Ronald & Brenda Boeglin, Steve & Ann Bolt, Hank & Murphy, Suzanne Murphy, Pat & Ruth & Barbara Crump, Thomas & Rose Curt- Sauer, Timothy & Jacqueline Sauer, Brad Lorraine Bormann, Robert & Christine Mysinger, Eileen Napier, Harold & Joan singer Sr, James E & Golda Damin, Mary & Kelly Schneider, Henrietta Schneider, Bowlds, Richard & Linda Braun, Gary Neighbors, Suzanne Marie Ogawa, Gerry Deahl, Patrick & Ann Doyle, Larry & Col- Stephen & Marilyn Schwallier, Martha & Jane Brooks, Heidi Brown, Barbara & Sandy Otto, Edward & Barbara Parker, leen Edmiston, Charles Vincent & Teresa Scott, Cissy Seidel, Chad & Beverly Sel- Burch, Peter & Kaye Buser, Drs. Michael Tom & Rita Parrott, Ronald & Marla Edwards, David & Lisa Englert, Matthew Pendleton, Linda M Penn, Chuck & Pam & Bridget Evans, Clara Mae Evrard, Gerry 21 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Marie Thompson, Sheila A Thomson, & Rosemarie Fanning, Dennis W & Linda Bill & Marilyn Strong, James Michael Jane Clark, Larry & Betty Clark, Charles Eddie & Peggy Tichenor, Mike & Linda Fentress, Inez S Fishback, David & Nelda & Janice Sweeney, Mark & Robin Swift, & Joan Collins, Edith Conkright, Andrea Todd, Thomas & Laura Veach, Martha Flahardy, Reba L Flaim, Mary E Goetz, Todd & Cathy Switzer, Joseph Raymond Connor, Donald D Coomes, Martin & Jane Vowels, Ed & Betty Wardlow, Martha Leander & Janet Goff, Sr Audrey Gold, & Sara Thomas, James T Thompson, Cravens, Julia Crisp, James W & Joyce Warren, Mary Ruth Warren, Michael & Richard W Grinker, Virginia Hardy, Gary Francis & Dolores Thomson, Frances Kay Dant, Tim & Beth Dant, Susan Davis, Rita Janet Wathen, Douglas & Kathy Watkins, & Carol Harper, Sharon Hart, Larry & Tichenor, Mary Lynn Tichenor, Michael Day, Siebrand & Wanda Dooper, Mary David Weidner, Jane Weisbrook, Fr. Brad Brenda Hayden, Rick & Kimberly Hayden & Cheryln Travis, Ray Tretter, Leslie & Margaret Drury, Barbara Duncan, Kirk Whistle, Dennis & Gayla Whitehouse, Jr, Otis A & Judy Hicks, Billy Higdon, Patsy Van Meter II, Mark Vollman, Robert Duncan, Donald J & Brenda Edge, James John O & Norma Wilkerson, William & John Hinson, Emily Holloway, Gerald & L & Mary Vollman, Matt & Julie Warren, R & Lenna Elder, Mary C Elder, Thomas Jennifer Wilson, Maurice & Rita Jo Holtzman, Rebecca Horn, Waymon John & Margie Wathen, Blaine E Weddle, W & Suzanne Elder, Janice Sue Elliott, Eu- Shirley Wink, Mike & Suzanne Wurth, A Horn, Alice Howard, Jack & Wanda George L & Anna Weldon Jr, Earl & Betty nice Enders, Mary Evans, Larry & Linda Joseph Mike & Joyce Yates, Virginia Zogl- Hufnagel, Susie Imel, Dorothy Jackson, Wells, Eleanor G Whitaker, Tom & Rose Field, Mark & Mary Fikes, Michael & Ann man, Eugene & Shirley Zoglmann, Patrick Gary & Carol Jackson, Marie James, Whitsett, Robert Williams, Diane M Wil- Flaherty, Liz Frey, Jane Fulkerson, Shir- & Barbara Zoglmann. Hal J Johnson, Fr. Tony Jones, John T & lis, Brent & Dana Wilson, Tim & Debra ley Fulkerson, Jeff & Julie Garvin, Jerry Susan M Jones, Wanda Marie Jones, Paul Wright, Joe & Sharron Young, Fred & & Amy Glahn, Jonathan & Beth Goetz, Precious Blood, Owensboro & Juanita Kaelin, Kevin & Ann Kauffeld, Gloria Zinobile. Gary & Nelda Grant, Sue Gray, Michael Larry & Sheila Abel, Charles Aull, Jerry Frank V & Brenda Keller, Tony & Syl- & Karen Gross, Thomas E & Barbara & Ellen Blandford, Jewell Brown, Tom via Keller, Olga A Kelley, Billy & Anna Immaculate Conception, Earlington Hagan, Phil & Kim Haire, Terry & Mary & Dona Calhoun, Phillip L & Kathy Carr, King, Mary Jane Kissel, Anna T Klein, Gene & Edna Clark, Joseph & Martha Hall, David & Patricia Hamilton, James Steve & Judy Carrico, Steve R & Donna Charlotte Ann Knott, James R & Beverly Clark, Fred & Rose Conti, Peg Craft, Fr. 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Tom & Joni Hayden, Diana Head, Jody & James & Sheila Head, Steve & Lori Hen- Robert & Karen Morris, William & Janice Karen Head, Dan & Sherri Heckel, Charles ton, John E & Bernadette Howard, Michael Morton, Joseph B & Mary Lou Mudd, Paul Immaculate Conception, Hawesville C & Rebecca Higdon, Marylou Hoskins, S & Vicki Howard, Brenda Johnson, Larry E & Donna Munsey, James E & Sharon Brenda Brown, William S & Phyllis Mike & Stephanie Houtchen, Thomas W D & Linda Jollay, Curtis & Carla King, Murphy, Karen Murphy, Darrell & Janet Emmick, Charles E & Patricia Hagman, & Carol Hulsey, Thomas & Beth Hutchi- John & Clarice Kuegel, George & WaNell Nix, Charles A & Lois Payne, Joan Payne, Dan & Shirley Hagman, Vic & Barbara son, Aaron & Lisa Igleheart, Janice Janes, Lanham III, Patricia Mays, James & Rose George W Pennebaker, Jane Pfeifer, Devon Hagman, David & Marcella Henderson, Joseph Janes, Marie Johnson, Leland McCarter, Mamie McDaniel, William & Pinkston, Dorothy Powers, Edward H & Mike & Mary Ann Kruger, Paul McBride, Jones, Charlie & Linda Kamuf, Saundra Carolyn McDaniel, Charles T & Shirley Wanda Powers, Lisa Prendergast, Charles Alan & Linda Murphy, Bob Ogle, Steve & Kirchhevel, Marjorie Klee, James G & Merimee, Gary & Stephanie Millay, Bar- & Amy Pride, Kenneth & Kathleen Rasp, Ronna Ogle, John & Lynn Powers, Monty Angie Klump, Richard B Kulka, James bara Mingus, Marie Montanez, Jerry & Lester & Martha Reed, Chris & Janet & Noel Quinn, Carolyn Russelburg, Jo- F & Marilyn Kurz, Thomas & Mary Ann Virginia Morgan, James A & Janet Mur- Reid, Mary Louise Reisz, David W & Ju- seph & Kathy Russelburg, Theresa Seaton, Kurz, John & Margaret Kutsor, Kevin phy, Chris O’Connor, David W & Vickie lie Renshaw, Eleanor Renshaw, Charlotte Regina Walz, Denis F & Martha Wheatley, & Mary Lasley, Jane Lewis, Joseph L & Osborne, Martha J Payne, Thomas E & Reynolds, James Byron & Lucy Rhoades, Larry W & Judy White. Frances Lewis, Stirman & Susan Libs, Carole Peak, Mary Ann Postlewaite, Nel- Rollie & Christina Rhodes, Tony & Kay Eddie & Kim Lloyd, Mitchell & Martha lie Reed, James E & Anna Marie Roberts, Rhodes, Mona Riggs, Edward & Mary Newman Center, Bowling Green Long, Jeff & Theresa Mahoney, Rex & Eldred & Eulaine Robertson, Katie Rudy, Riney, Joseph C & Sue Riney, Bobby & Betty A Carnes, Tom Howard, Bill & Joey Sarah Marsh, Wayne & Grace Mattingly, Deborah Sapp, John Schartung Jr, Helen Wanda Gayle Robertson, Rex D & Peggy Powell, Fr. Mike Williams. Al & Judy Mattingly Jr, Robert & Connie Schwartz, Henry Schwartz, Lois Sims, Robinson, Theresa Roby, Gary Lee Rum- McCarthy, Doris McCrary, John & Mary Christine Stanfel, Robert & Mary Lou age, Melisa Saalwaechter, Gary & Patricia Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Medley Jr, Patrick J & Trayce Mehringer, Steele, James & Donna Stuerzenberger, Satterwhite, Thomas & Joan Scales, Helen Rob & Kate Abney, Kenneth L & Charlene Bradley Wayne Millay, Joseph & Frances Chris & Karen Thompson, Eugene & Schaick, John A & Diann Schmitt, Donald Ackerman, Rosa Lee Appleby, Robert & Millay, Betty Miller, Jerry & Charlotte June Thompson, Mike & Cloa Thompson, & Katherine Schrecker, Rita Schrecker, Sherry Ashby, Wilma Baird, Daniel L & Mischel, Anna M Newby, Bill & Jeanne Bruce & Sharon Tucker, Ernest W & Mary Mary E Shacklett, Dr. Dan & Pam Shep- Joanne Barnard, Leonard & Joni Barnett, O’Bryan, Freda O’Bryan, Patrick & Mari- Ellen Vanvactor, Terry C & Jean Wahl. herd, Thomas Shively, Mary Ruth Shoe- John H & Patsy Berry, Herb & Bernice lyn Pace, Anne Parrott, Becky Phillips, maker, David & Sharon Simmons, Steve Bertke, Craig Alan & Christy Blandford, Karen Plain, Jeanne Pointer, Cecilia L Resurrection, Dawson Springs & Lisa Sims, Robert W & Marjorie Slack, William & Suzanne Blandford, Helen Prewitt, Ed & Mary Ricke, Thomas M & Carl & Rosa Lee Coffey, James E & William & Mitzi Speer, Greg & Kathleen Boarman, Matt & Mollie Boarman, Colin Mary Riney, Phil Roberts, Jerry & Betty Barbara Cranor, Mike & Ashley Marsili, St Clair, Barbara Stallings, Dorothy P Bogucki, Mary Bogucki, Frank Bowlds, Rouse, Francis & Doreen Russell, Mary Patrick & Linda O’Donnell, Luis & Bonnie Stallings, Edward B & Agnes Stallings, Harvey & Cathy Bowlds, James & Lillian C Schueler, Michael & Kathy Shaver, Ortiz, David & Beri Zaparanick. Ron J & Kelly Stallings, Todd & Pat Stel- Bowlds, Brenda Bridgeman, Rose Car- Paulette Snyder, Vickie Snyder, Kevin mach, Mark & Kathy Sterling, Donald R rico, Thomas O & Anne Marie Castlen, & Cassie Stelmach, Perry C & Deborah Rosary Chapel, Paducah & Shirley Story, Philip & Betty Cissell, Joseph B & Mary Stiff, Helen Lucille Strong, Agnes Stuart, Ronnie & Phyllis Barker, Thomas Brum- 22 ilton, Bobby & Peggy Jackson, Larry & 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Julia Jennings, Larry & Faye Klee, Mike & low, Frances Cocke, Lonnie & Wanda Dwight & Alice Grundy, Stephen & Linda well, Bobby & Julia Greenwell, James Donna Koger, Steven R & Linda Lamble, Crowdus, George & Faye Davis, Edwina Guill, Mike & Marie Guillerman, Henry Greenwell, Mike H & Rebecca Greenwell, Mike & Theresa Rose McCarty, Tom & Fouts, Ruby Gibson, David & Jeanne Hancock, Wayne & Monica Hancock, Willard & Joyce Greenwell, Robert J & Ann Meyer, Margaret Moorman, Gilbert Grief, Clora Hixon, Gary & Paula Hudson, John D & Debbie Henshaw, Bobby D & Alice Griggs, Ruth Griggs, Franklin & & Michelle Murphy, Mary Raley, Martin & Rose Mary Lane, David & Kathy Roberts, Irene Jennings, Jerry Wayne & Jeanette Agnes Hancock, Paul & Brenda Hargrove, Theresa Rhodes, Jason & Sandy Roberts, Sarah Smith, Wayne Whelan, Richard & Lee, Gary & Lou Lovell, Annetta Mc- Diane Haulk, Joe & Florence Henshaw, Norbert & Helen Rose Smith, Annette H Janice Yasko. Bride, Brian & Margie McGraw, Edna Kenny & Rosie Holt, Michael A & Jane Stokes, John & Imogene Stull, David E Messamore, Jack & Sue Miller, Thomas Holt, Mary Kay Hutchison, Julia Kinder, & Trudy Thomas, William & Rosemary Sacred Heart, Hickman & Nancy Mills, Michael & Jackie Pierce, Tom & Patty Lewis, Mary Sue Ligon, Greg Thompson, Joey & Tammy Tucker, Steve Ruth Cagle, Donald & Glenda Cochrum, Paul & Carolyn Pike, Judy Simpson, Pat & Marie Little, Liz Lott, Regina Loxley, & Nancy Velotta, Martha Voges, Blanche Mary Kaufman, Christy Lattus, David & Peggy Thomas, Gary & Jill Utley, Kay William H Luckett, Helen Mackin, Ronald Werne, Mary Alice Wethington, Billy & & Sandra Lattus, Doris Lattus, John B Utley, Michael & Michelle Whitfield, Ed- & Ellen Mattingly, Paul & Kathy Monsour, Sara Wilson, Ann Rita Wink, Gene & & Mary Jo Lattus, Tony & Kathi Lattus, die & Sharon Willett, Helen Willett, Kerry J Parvin & Mildred Moore, Richard C & Pauline Wink, William L Wright. Peggy O’Connor, Paul E & Sue Werner Sr, & Leslie Willett, Lawrence Willett, Chris Becky Nalley, Richard A & Jennifer Nally, Jim & Agnes Williams, Anita Youree. & Marilyn Wolfe. Hattie O’Nan, Jessie L Pike, Venetta Pow- Saint Anthony, Peonia ell, Russell & Bridget Roberts, Bill & Janet Carlene Braun, Lynn Carroll, Denise Sacred Heart, Russellville Saint Alphonsus, St Joseph Robertson, Robert Roush, Gilbert & Pat Clark, Nancy Gilmer-Kuhn, James & Bon- Kerry & Sharlet Beauregard, Alvin & Ray & Deloris Brickner, William A & Rudd, James M & Phyllis Scott, Sharon nie Grant, Gary W & Debbie Higdon, Es- Sandra Bedel, Dennis & Loretta Boeck, Betty Byrne, Francis & Thomasine Clouse, Simpson, Donald & Barbara Smith, Gary tella Jarboe, John & Freda Shull, Norbert Patricia J Bucher, Erasmo & Gloria Go- Marvin & Shirlene Dant, Maurice L & Dot & Brenda Stenger, Clara Beth Steward, & Charlotta Soenneker, James & Garnetta mez, Philip T Gregory, Lura Keith, Edana Drury, Michael & Jackie Freels, Fr Ray Eddie & Mary Jo Steward, William C & Van Meter, Martha Witten. LeRoy, Joe & Sandra Lennon, Maurice & Goetz, Frank & Linda Hayden, William & Debby Tapp, Dorothy Thomas, Martin Y Paula Linton Jr, Robert & Elizabeth Ma- Elizabeth Mattingly Jr, Richard & Brenda & Mary Rose Thomas, Jerry & Kathleen Saint Anthony of Padua, Grand Rivers son, Mark & Nona Miller, Danny & Mary McIntire, John M & Mary Mulligan, Phil Thompson, David & Donna Tucker, Ruth Ernest & Sonia Ayo, Edmond & Donna Ann Morris, Berta Ramirez, Lee & Denise & Tammy Murphy, Wally & Kim Murphy, Walz, Roger & Cindy Wells, Pat & Jill Bassett, William & Kathleen Bevil, Robey, Martha Rogers, Jo Ann Sadler, Fr Fr Richard Powers, Margaret Powers, Wempe, Emma Kay Whitfield, Kenny & Georgia Bradshaw, Erwin & Iva Court, Peter Stryker, Michael & Mary Sullivan, John & Heather Teets Jr, Kevin & Jennifer Judy Willett, Adrian & Mary Wolfe, Den- Keith & Dorothy Dunker, Paul & Joyce Donald & Janet Thomas, Dr. Thomas & Thompson. nis & Kathy Young. Frey, Tom & Betsy Fusco, Richard & Pat Lisle Threlkeld, Thomas & Patricia Volk, Gorbett, Helen T Hagan, Maurice & Alice Phyllis Williams. Saint Ambrose, Henshaw Saint Anthony, Axtel Hustedde, Steve & Helen Krivan, Robert Ellen Barbee, Gerald T & Ellen Day, Pat Kenneth & Mary Baurle, Tim & Kim & Dot Lang, Rose Poe, Paul & Diane Sacred Heart of Jesus, Waverly & Karen Henshaw, Henry D Huckeby, Blain, Evelyn Ludine Bowlds, Wanda Quayle, Bill & Chris Rodgers, Robert & Donald & Ellen Buckman, Brad & Ni- Scott & Peggy Omer, John & Pat Pfeiffer, Bowlds, Jackie Burns, Michael & Vir- Lois Tashjian. cole Clements, Brian & Susan Clements, Donald Russelburg, Lucille Russelburg, ginia Camp, Bernie & Marquita Camp- Marlin & Gladys Drury, Eddie & Judy Christine Weber. bell, Harold & Janice Clements, Dale Saint Augustine, Grayson Springs Espy, Ruth Helen Espy, Barbara J Franks, & Connie Critchelow, Roy & Wanda Sondra Burnett, Daris Clemons, James & Anthony & Virginia Livers, Alvin & Mary Saint Ann, Morganfield Duke, Delbert Durham, Gary & Vicky Shelia Clemons, John & Kathleen For- Lyon, Kenneth & Wanda Mackin, Alma David & Elizabeth Acker, William & Edelen, Dave & Joan Elder, Donald & rister, William & Deborah Grant, Daniel McBride, Roy & Carolyn Rowley, Paul & Shelly Adelman, Charles Raymond & Wanda Fell, Clinton Fentress, Tony & Mudd, David Mudd, Elmo & Betty Pierce, Carolyn Tapp, Margaret Thomas, Matthew Sue Alvey, Florence Alvey, Ruth Alvey, Pat Henning, Celestine & Bonnie Hinton, Norma Robinette, David & Mary Doris & Lisa Tripp, Joe & Kathy Welden, Tim Alvin & Mary Austin, Rose Mary Austin, Maxine Hinton, Tommy & Lisa Hinton, Simon, Bernita Sims, Charles H & Lil- & Brenda Wurth. Thomas Austin, Mike & Karla Baird, James & Doris Howard, Lawrence & lian White. Hilda Beaven, Robert & Sue Beaven, Beverly Johnston, Larry & Susie Lucas, Saint Agnes, Uniontown Betty Berry, Larry & Vickie Bickett, Mi- Homer & Jo Ann Mattingly, Danny & Pat Saint Augustine, Reed James D & Gladys Austin, James & Linda chael & Betty Blake, James E & Dorothy O’Donoghue, David Keith O’Donoghue, Dee Anna Booker, Garry & Linda Eblen, Baird, Alvin Jr & Betty Borup, Eddie & Buckman, Glenn & Mary Byars, Richard Eddie & Janice O’Donoghue, Joe & Lar- Floyd C & Linda Evans, Fr Fideles Levri, Dallas Buckman, Mike Clark, Anna Cle- Cambron, Tommy Cartwright, Fr Richard raine O’Donoghue, Doris Raidt, Dan & Pat Tom & Connie McFarland, David & Janet ments, David & Beverly Clements, Gabe Cash, Matthew & Gail Ciecorka, Larry & Rhodes, Harry J & Agnes Rhodes, Noel & Medley, Herman & Martha Miller, Rob- & Brandi Clements, Ray & Diane Conley, Sharon Cissell, Pauline Clegg, Billy Ray & Regina Rudolph, Jason & Paige Shiarella, ert E & April Mitchell, Larry & Sherry Benny & Patsy Crowdus, Tom & Julie Virginia Clements, Jane Clements, Louise William & Pat Sloan, Frederick & Alice Schwartz. Davis, Christine Duncan, James & Carolyn Clements, Josephine Coffman, Bill Z & Whelan, David & Alicia Whitfill, Narvin Duncan, Billy & Barbara Ervin, Hamel Sherry Collins, John T & Yvonne Davis, & Jewel Whitworth. Saint Benedict, Wax & Rose Floyd, Sylvia Franklin, Benny & Mark & Rayma Dayberry, Charles & Mary Odaline Clemons, Stanley & Carma Du- Rita French, Bernard & Geraldine French, Lou Duncan, Earl G & Emma Jean Duncan, Saint Anthony, Browns Valley vall, Jennifer Hall, Steve & Marcella Hill, Harold & Jeanie Girten, James & Carolyn Darrell & LaDonna French, Donald G & Philip & Jeanetta Ballard, Robert M & Noel & Carolyn Johnston, Robert & Pa- Girten, Thomas J & Martha Girten, Ken- Peggy French, Pansy French, Ray French, Barb Carper, John & Marie Clark, Mike tricia Kaercher, Doug & Cindy McKenna, neth & Linda Gough, Gerald & Marilyn Gerald E & Ruth Gibson, Alan & Lee & Katie Hagan, Charles & Ann Hamilton, Roy & Betty Nalley, Charles & Rheuelma Greenwell, Randy & Jennifer Greenwell, Greenwell, Billy Wayne & Cyndie Green- Darrel & Mary Beth Hamilton, Judy Ham- Newton, Louise Patterson, Randall & Mary Phelps, Robert & Carmel Seifert, 23 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Gregory, Glenn & Olga Hayden, Richard Delma Stinson, Ron & Karen Tyrer. Joe & Dora Ann McCarty, Patti Pike, & Phyllis Munro, Mary Myatt, Irvin S & Elaine Hayden, Todd & Sharon Hayden, Sherry Pike, Doris Schadler, Tony & Kim & Margaret Nance, Jeff & Jeanne Nash, Greg & Carol Higdon, Joseph W & Ruth Saint Charles, Bardwell Thomas, Alan & Ruth Ann Thompson. Richard J O’Nan, Martha O’Neill, Johnny Ann Higdon, Larry Higdon, William R & Julie & Dana Duncan, Mike & Ruth Elder, D & Lynda Oldham, Antonia Pariso, Todd Angela Higdon, Frances Higgins, Delbert Leonard & Carla Estrada, Daniel & Wanda Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Clarkson & Janet Pruemer, Gregory & Pamela Reed, & Lydia Hobbs, Mark & Melissa Hobbs, Hayden, Gerald & Susan Hayden, Joe & Glenn & Patricia Campbell, Raymond & Charles & Marie Riggs, Georgetta Roberts, Shirley Hobbs, James A & Fay Johnson, Rosie Hayden, Danny & Bonnie Hender- Carol Hill, Gerald & Mary Jackey, Martha William & Donna Roberts, Fr. Brian Roby, Jeff & Darla Johnson, David & Jennifer son, Chet & Joan Martin, Sharon Naas, Smallwood. James P & Tina Rodgers, Mark & Bon- Kaler Jr, Kenneth & Celesta Kilcoyne, Gene & Barbara Nelson, Walter & Ethel nie Roof, Michael & Lorna Roper, Patti Gary & Marilyn King, Norris & Elexie O’Neill, James & Elaine Oliver, Anna Mae Saint Francis Borgia, Sturgis Sanders, James Schade, Fr Tony J Shonis, McNutt, Jim & Ann Munsell, Donnie & Pace, Anna Rose & Wilmer Rogers, Ray Andrew & Cathy Arnold, Clayton & Bar- Michael J & Esther Shoulta, Joseph & Elizabeth Nelson, Marty & Tina Painter, Russelburg, Elizabeth Steinbeck, Ben- bara Brantley, Carl & Lennore Dunning, Veronica Skees, Barbara Skinner, Daniel Michael & Penny Pendel, Ramona Petty, nie & Brenda Stigall, Fr Masi Suvakkin, Ken & Jamie Farr, Paul E & Bernadette & Brenda Spees, Patrick & Kelly Stafford, John & Jeanine Puckett, Betty Jean Red- Dean & Debbie Thomas, Helen Thomas, Farr, Rickie & Veronica Gilland, Mark & Stuart & Lois Stephany, F Michael & den, Josh & Kristi Redden, Thad & Emily Robert Thomas, Lyndal Thompson, Paul Theresa Greer, Henry B & Bonnie Hina, Judith Taylor, Jerry & Leslie Teer, David Redden, Charles & Vicki Ross, Walter & Betty Thompson, Teresine Thompson, Thomas & Mary Holt, Darrel & Lisa & Linda Thompson, Mary Tobin, Rob & & Karen Shupe, Robert Dale & Evelyn John & Judy Willett, Kevin & Tina Wilson, Jones, Fr. Larry McBride, Tony & Lolita Ann Utley, Mathew & Shirley Valerius, Spraggs, Denis & Peggy Tharp, Danny & Wayne & Diane Wilson, Jerrell & Vestina Pfingston, Roger & Irene Price, Virginia Joseph Viterisi, Thomas & Rose Marie Jennifer Thomas, Laddie & Judy Thomas, Yarbrough. Quinn, Cletus & Peggy Russelburg, Wil- Weitlauf, Lena Kathryn West, Robert Leo & Willene Thomas, Richard & Kim lis & Mary Thornsberry, Ray & Barbara & Sandy Whitlock, R Gordon & Linda Thomas, Robert E Thomas, Steven & Saint Charles, Livermore Wells, Leroy & Kathy Willett, Don Ed & Williams, Robert Wilson, W J & Norma Cindy Thomas, Joe & Betty Thompson, Darrell & Geneva Bishop, Mitch & Linda Miki Wright. Word, William Michael & Peggy Word, Robert L & Marilyn Thompson, Susan Dotson, Larry & Patricia Hardison, Phillip Juanita Yopp. Thompson, Thomas & Suzanne Thomp- & Mary Lynne Logsdon, Derek & Can- Saint Francis de Sales, Paducah son, Ava Tingle, Bernard & Dolores Toon, dace Miller, Marylyne Miller, Katherine Bill & Lucy Adams, Frances Ann Adams, Saint Henry, Aurora Frankie & Roxanne Toon, Joseph P & Roberts. David Earl & Venessa Alexander, Robert Max & Matilde Canady, James E & Ethel Susan Toon, Mary Teresa Toon, Joseph & L & Jeanne Alexander, Paul & Ellen An- Cantrell, Danny Carrico, Paul & Dawn Joyce Toon Jr, Sean & Amy Vaughn, Fr Saint Columba, Lewisport derson, David & Glenda Arant, Zach & Cunningham, William & Patricia Forster, Darrell Venters, Gayle Vermillion, Ann George & Betty Allard, Leo & Eileen Anne Ault, Tom & Chris Barron, James Mel Garbark, Dr. Grant & Anne Gehring, Willett, Wilma Jean Willett, Charles W & Basham, Vincent & Barbara Brown, David C & Gloria Bennett, Mark & Christine James Hamblin, Ray & Betty Jerge, Frank Ann Wilson, Denis M & Denise Wilson, & Rosemary Emmick, Kevin & Debbie Bickerstaff, Dan & Vickie Bilski, Thomas & Kathleen Johnson, Milton E & Mable Freddy & Janet Wilson, Greg & Mary Kurz, Anthony & Sheila Lasley, Gary & & Jane Blaine, Charles & Denise Bohle, Keifer, Paul & Mary Alice Kowalczyk, Wilson, Joseph L & Magy Wilson, Louis Karen Long, William F & Peggy Meri- Mark & Kim Breese, Elmer & Dorothy Dan Lents, Richard & Rose Marie Logs- & Pat Wilson, Alvin & Mary Wise. wether, John D & Rosemary Neff, Kip & Breidert, Patricia Ann Brennan, Robert don, Thomas & Janet Moore, Bob & Kathy Tina Nelson, Dot Pooser, Juanita Pooser, Bryant, Odell Burnett, James J & Velda Nord, Tom & Patricia Osthoff, Joseph Saint John the Baptist, Fordsville Harry D & Pat Roberts. Carbonel, Florie Carnahan, Bill & Jane & Theresa Poremba, Eleanor Potempa, James R & Donna Allen, Christine Kemper Cassibry, Mary Ann Cissell, Randy & Randy & Peggy Potempa, Leo & Carol Dietel, Sr. Marie Michael Hayden, Ralph Saint Denis, Fancy Farm Tracy Crawford, Rowena Dietrich, Wilma Repovich, Bill & Jean Roth, Carol Sauer, & Martha Payne, Lee & Connie Roberts. Nora Carter, Richard & Patty Green, Albert Donahue, Dent & Nancy Doyle, Walter & John H & Doris Sergeant, Linda Shepard, Ray Kunkle, Joe Kunkle, Sandra & Frank Marylou Elfen, Victoria Elliott, Cletus & Joseph & Dorothy Sienkiewicz, Frank Saint John the Evangelist, Paducah McGrath, John & Frances Vessells. Teresa Ettensohn, Ed Fenton, Charles & & Annette Sopcak, Clement Szymanski, Bill & Mary Lee Anderson, Charles & Pat Gregory, James & Frances Harbison, Gene & Margo Tullos, Loretta Vargocko, Margaret Ballard, William & Heidi Bal- Saint Edward, Fulton Marcia Harbison, Charlotte Harris, JoAnn JoAnn Wardynski. lard, Linda C Bratton, Fr. Tom Buckman, Gerald & Sandra Allen, Conrad & Neva Hayden, Richard & Brenda Hayden, Ann Paul & Ellen Carrico, David Champy, Bill Antosiak, Russ & Terri Bailey, Roy & Lisa Hedden, Maria Hill, Joyce Hooks, Tracey Saint Jerome, Fancy Farm & Lisa Clark, Patricia Coleman, Larry & Bunch, Frank & Beverly Canale, Tom & Hosman, Allyn & Theresa Johnson, Harry Michael & Kateria Atkins, Paul & Jackie Lou Courtney, John T & Cynthia Crivello, Barb Cleveland, Donald J & Rachel Cox & Jane Junkerman, David & Edie Keeney, Ballard, Maria Bell, Anna Rose Buckman, Bryan & Barbara Deneve, John A Drury, Jr, Jack & Therese Haddad, Cole & Linda Sr Martha Keller, Malcolm Kennedy, Betty Joe & Angela Burgess, Eddie Carrico, William D & Sylvia Duke, Bennie & Doris Harper, Bobby & Lee Ann Hobbs, Jerry & Kent, Louis & Madge Klein, Rose Mary Leon & Dorothy Carrico, Timothy J & Durbin, John & Rudina Durbin, Lawrence Mary Ann Hobbs, Steve & Helga Lovas, Kloss, George Earl Kortz, John & Rita Susan Carrico, Wilmuth Carrico, Charles R & Geraldine Durbin, Lawrence T & Dor- Lawrence & Rosetta Mitchell, Dolores Kuebrich, Richard G & Stephanie Kuehn, & Betty Cash, Ella Cash, Johnny & Mar- othy Durbin, Paul & Rose Durbin, Richard Quinton, Rick & Marie Smith, Susan Barbaranelle Lambert, Laura Jane Lam- garet Cole, Hazel Curtsinger, Kent & Carol A Durbin, Mary Eileen Durstock, Thomas Storey, Eddie & Jan Taylor, Fr Shijo Va- bert, Irvin & Jean Langston Jr, Tony & Curtsinger, Kimberly Dossett, Donald & & Helen Ellington, Greg & Paula Englert, dakumkara, David & Denise Wolfe. Donna Lazzaro, Mary Annetta Leidecker, Mary Ruth Elder, Ed & Carol Elder, Patri- Dorothy Estes, Margaret Sue Gibson, Donna Luchesi, T L & Yvonne Maddux, cia Ellegood, Charles W & Lois Elliott, El- Charlotte Haas, Louis & Kaye Haas, Tim Saint Elizabeth, Curdsville Bill & Pam Matlock, William & Julie Mc- mer J Elliott, Gerald & Janet Elliott, Karen Haas, Earl & Ruth Ann Kaufman, Herman Brian Head, Fred & Betty Lattus, Chris Coart, Nancy McLindon, Ken & Michelle Elliott, Norman & Ginny Elliott, Rudy J & & Beth Krimple, Steven & Valerie LaFont, McCarthy, Robert E & Peggy McCarthy, Merges, Don & Ruth Metschuleit, Glenn Judy Elliott, Marty & Lisa Feezor, Sandy Donald H & Dianna Mock, Thomas Ver- 24 Brice & Marilyn Howard, Keith Hudson, 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Maureen Jackson, Paul & Sarah Johnson, non & Dot Neihoff, Dolores Reed, Joseph Kathryn Villarreal, Thelma Weber, Fleur Neal Durbin, George & Dorothy Elder, Pete C & Patty Johnson, Margaret Jones, & Joyce Ripley, David & Betty Roper, Joe Mary Whitaker, Tom & Patty Wimsatt, Larry & Vicki Ellegood, Thomas & Peggy Rose Keller, Allan & Gina King, Jack & & Celeste Russell, Doris Scheer, Kathy Jeff Wink, Stan & Cody Young. Ellegood, Francis & Ursula Elliott, Steve Rose King, Tony & Christy Kraus, Patrick Seitz, Kenny & Carol Shoulta, Rosella & Kitty Elliott, Jerry & Norma Erwin, Ann & Cherie Leibfreid, Chris & Jane Love- Shoulta, Kerry & Darlene Simmons, Saint Joseph, Central City Gardiner, Vivian Goatley, Larry & Pam kamp, James & Imogene Loyd, Debbie Glenn & Judy Smith, Bob & Barbaranell Jim & Mary Beyke, Jimmy & Barbara Green, Ronald & Gloria Gregory, Mavis Luedke, Joseph W & Carolyn Lyddane, Tackett, Bruce & Colleen Tincher, Daniel Brannon, Jesse & Brenda Busick, Rick & Harris, Nori Hawn, George H & Emma Sue Mahoney, Richard Dennis Mayfield, & Doris Trussell, Troy & Carol Ann Utley, Gail Davenport, Tommy & Barbara David- Hayden, James E Hayden, William & Fr. Carl McCarthy, Mary F McCarthy, Annella Waldridge, Aubrey & Monselle son, Barbara Doll, Karl Doll, Agnes Drea, Gloria Huelsenbeck, Lisa Isbell, Steve & Kenny & Theresa McCarty, Larry & Polly Willett, Harold & Sally Willett, Dorothy Kevin & Penny Foley, Betty Girten, Mary Linda Jenkins, David & Barbara Koonce, McCubbins, J D & Shannon Meyer, Mark Marie Wurth, Edith Wurth, Edwin Wurth, Belle Gossett, Nancy Gross, Michelle Kevin & Mary Lynne Krill, Fred & Nancy A & Debby Mulligan, Patsy Nall, Carolyn Michael & Reginia Wurth, Paul Louis & Hayes, Mary Justice, Mary Anne Kirkpat- Lancaster, Ronnie & Jackie Lear, Marvin R Nisen, Mary Lou O’Bryan, Mike & Martha Wurth, Richard & Betty Wurth, rick, Tommy & Karen Kirkpatrick, Philip & Ollie Lee, Katherine Lenihan, Anthony Janet O’Bryan, Karen Osborne, James Robert L Wurth, William T & Rose Marie Meister, Don & Joan Monaghan, Billy & & Lindsay Luciano, Ardella Meyer, Gerald & Monica Payne, William A & Betty Jo Wurth, John W & Lou Wurtz, Larry & Robin Osborne, Eddie & Melinda Prunty, & Janet Midyett, Joe & Carol Anne Mikez, Payne, Bobby E & Theresa Pedley, Paul Carla Zacheretti. Richard R & Queenie Schmidt, Vincent Fr. Ken Mikulcik, Angela Morgan, Charles & Pam Porter, Elsie Potts, Rose Ann Rad- & April Schmitt, Dr. Valentino Simpao, & Belinda Nanny, Frank & Wyvonne Ol- zelovage, Matthew B & Laura Rhodes, Saint John the Evangelist, Sunfish Keldon & Anne Smelley, Bill & Laura sofka, Ralph & Barbara Pickard, Barbara Fred & Joan Roberts, Jane Roberts, Mary Danny & Almeta Booker, Jadwiga Lucyna Smith, Jamie & Michele Vincent, Phillip Hughes Pickett, James & Wilma Potts, Russelburg, Jeff & Misty Sanford, Steve Bumppo, Audrey Burke, Paul & Shirley & Linda Wells. Jerry & Frances Ray, John & Helen Ri- & Monica Scott, Mary Shepler, Alan & Bush, Richard Dyche, Mary Sue Kalb- ley, Brad & Lee Ann Rodgers, William Charlie Sims, Gerald N & Debra Sims, Bill fleisch, Juliana Raymer, Maggie Simon. Saint Joseph, Leitchfield & Jackie Sanzone, John & Christie Scar- & Marilee Staples, Felecia Stiff, Richard & Danny J & Barbara Allen, James P & Nel- brough, Lee & Cathy Shell, Richard & Rita Stiff, Carole Storm, Shelby & Angela Saint Joseph, Bowling Green lie Alvey, Warren & Dee Dee Beeler, Ar- Lillian Short, Thelma Jean Smith, Joanne Strobel, Gary & Nadine Trogden, Bill & Mary Sondra Amos, Carolee Andrews, thur & Arlene Bitsky, Mike & Pat Boone, M Summers, Sanford & Ernestine Sumner, Pat Tucker, Dorothy Ward, Kelly & Becky Roy & Mary Anne Beard, Roger Bemiss, Harold & Delphine Brown, Charles & Al- Allen & Kathy Thompson, Maurice & Ward, Ralph & Emilee Ward, Kate Wed- John & Debbie Berry, Paul & Sarah Budde, ice Bruce, Mark & Annette Cannon, James Ursula Thompson, John & Karen Tyler, ding, Louis P & Bertha Wedding, Gordon Jean A Carruth, Jackie & Christina Case, D & Dian Cecil, Larry & Linda Clark, James & Wanda Warner, Douglas & Hilda Whitehouse. Calvin & Debbie Colburn, Rob D & Katie Susan Clark, Melvie Clemons, Charles Webb, Ginger Weddle, David & Belinda Colley, Larry & Mary Beth Conrad, Eric & Catherine Corbett, Mary Decker, Peg Weitlauf, Brenda Willett, Ben Wilson, Jo- Saint Jude, Clinton & Chun-Yi Conte, James & Lois Cum- Furgason, Leon & Vivian Green, Dennis seph & Nancy Wilson, William A & Ann Marsha Davis, Kenny & Sheila Hales, Hal mings, Patty Day, Joan Dewhurst, Joseph & Joyce Hall, Donald & Susan Hardin, Wilson, Julia Wooldridge, Dr. Mark & & Lynn Ann Jones, Tommy & Rosemary Diemer, Allen L & Dolores Dodd, John Norris & Mona Higdon, Odelean Hill, Mary Jean Young, James & Susan Young, Jones, Louis & Nina Letanosky, Robert & & Elaine Donnelly, James & Traci Duff, Norma Hodges, Sam & Rita Hodges, Craig Dot Youngblood. Peggy Tarver. Pat Federico, Gerald & Dolores Frey, & Joanne Johnson, Betty Johnston, Robert Jerry & Jodie Fulkerson, Fr. Andy Garner, & Anna Kinkade, Joseph & Nadyne Lee, Saints Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Saint Lawrence, Saint Lawrence Timothy & Karen Garrity, Vickie Gibson, Ann Marshall, Jackie Marshall, James & Gary & Ellen Aud, Lowell & Bobbie Thomas & Mildred Carrico, Harold & Wallace & Bonnie Gibson, Jerry L & Ann Marshall, Theresa Milliner, James Bates, Pat Black, John & Esther Blandford, Bridgett Higdon, Leonard & Eva Howard, Rebecca J Goff, Dr William & Katherine & Bonnie Nelson Jr, Raymond Pawley, Joseph Michael & Monica Blandford, Joseph & Faye Hughes, Wayne & Wilma Green, Raymond & Helen Grudzielanek, Danny & Phyllis Ann Payne, Joe & Ann Joseph Marvin Blincoe, Edward & Jonny Knott, John V & Wanda Lanham, Tony & Brian J & Sherri Herman, Mario & Martha Petrocelli, Roger & Mary Pierce, David & Blondin, David & Connie Boehman, Jef- Sandy Lanham, Larena Lawson, James Hernandez, Kenneth Hinton, Earl & Gina Monica Riley, Mildred Rogalinski, Scott fery & Stephanie Boehman, John K & Russell & Rose Mary Payne, Robert Keith Holmes Jr, Jim & Phyllis Huggins, Deacon & Chrystal Samuels, Mike & Helen Shull, Aggie Boehman, Darian & Tara Boling, & Therese Payne, Kent & Cecilia Recker, Bob & Barbara Imel, Gerald & Norma Jen- Richard & Beverly Smith, Betty Stone, Julia Boone, Katherine Brand, Jack & Jarrod Rhodes, Stanley & Barbara Roberts, kins, Jerrett & Daria Johnson, Catherine John & Karen Taylor, Vinson Thomas, Teri Bray, Barbara Byrne, Beth Case, Rose Francine Wright. Maroney, Robert & Gwen Menestrina, William & Susan Wedding, Thomas & Cecil, John David & Michelle Clayton, Dr. William T & Louise Moore, Ronnie & Melissa Williamson, Audrey Wortham. Louis & Charlotte Clements, Karen Cole, Saint Leo, Murray Sarah Moore, Mary Morris, Joe & Darlene Norbert & Nancy Crowe Sr, Dr. David & Solomon & Chitra Antony, David & Nancy Motley, Leon J Mueller, Mary Natcher, Saint Joseph, Mayfield Karen Danhauer, James & Wanda Edge, Bell, Steven & Linda Breck, Donald & Joseph & Debbie O’Daniel, Dennis & Rex & Kay Alexander, Tim & Melissa Mary Faulkner, Gerry & Cami Frey, Fred Renee Brittain, Bettye Calvert, Jason & Lynn O’Keefe, Betty Papciak, Don & Armstrong, Elizabeth Barnett, Patricia & Sharon Fulkerson, Melissa Galloway, Cheryl Chadwick, Christopher & Cindy Irene Parker, Ron & Karen Parker, Don Barton, Edward & Hilda Bazzell, Mike & Raymond & Joann Galloway, Jacinta Clemson, Jeff Curtsinger, Robert Curts- & Imogene Poston, James P & Brandie Nancy Bisto, Richard & Patricia Black- Garinger, Helen Gesser, Elaine Grant, John inger, Joel & Meredith Dobson, Dr. David Regnier, John & Mary Anne Reiss, James man, Peggy Boggess, Jay & Judy Buckley, M & Nancy Grimes, Elizabeth Hagman, Earnest, Janet Fitch, Dr. Thomas & Nancy & Janice Renusch, Mike & Mary Dale Robert & Jean Carrico, Mike Cash, Rose- Fred P & Martha Hall, Patricia Hamilton, Forsythe, William & Nancy France, Vic Reynolds, Patty Reynolds, Joseph P Sch- mary Clem, Danny L & Rose Ann Cook, Margerie Hardesty, Frances Hayden, & Lynn Fromm, Mike & Barbara Gibbs, neller, Donald E Siebert, Donald & Caro- Aline Courtney, Randall & Vickie Cruse, Edward & Mary Haynes, Paul & Anna Eldridge & Carolyn Haas, Robert & Joan lyn Simon, Nicholas Vincent Spugnardi, Daisy Dowdy, Tony & Pamela Dowdy, Haynes, John & Amanda Henderson, Dar- Herndon, Ronald & Mildred Huff, Robert Betty Sweeney, Rita Vaughan, Juan M & James Dublin, Roy & Jean Dublin, David rell & Lois Hood, Gerald R & Judy Hood, & Joyce Hughes, Martin & Kathy Jacobs, 25 2011 Disciples Response Fund nett,Donors John & Donna Beatty, Ralph & Rose Carl & Pat Naylor, Betty S Park, George Mark & Rosemary Kandt, Mark & Jackie Ann Petty, Dan Rafferty, Imogene Raf- Ann Bemboom, Steve & Sonya Beyke, E Pesely, James & Peggy Rowland, Ed & Kennedy, Ted & Joan King, Patrice Klobe, ferty, Timothy & Colleen Rafferty, Basil & Allen & Debbie Bickett, Ann Bickett, Dorothy Slack, Sadie Wilson. Alfred & Pat Koehler, John R & Joan Karen Trouten Jr, Michael Zeman. Mary Bess Boarman, Eugene & Donna Krieb, Paul Kurz, Ruth LaRock, Ray & Brant, James & Karla Brown, Patrick N Saint Michael, Sebree Leola Lafser, Douglas & Vicky Lambert, Saint Mary, LaCenter & Cecilia Burch, Richard & Elizabeth Virginia Allen, Gracia Alvey, John & Ann Landini, Robert P & Mary Beth Bernard & Helen Anselm, Charlotte Aring- Burch, Sharon Carmon, James A Cecil, Brenda Badertscher, Artemio & Maria Lyons, James & Janice McAllister, Fr. ton, Patty Arington, Jim & Mary Bumpous, William & Katie Christian, David & Iona Gabriela Barco, Cathy Blanford, Fr. Al Jason McClure, Sue McNeary, Joseph & Kerry & Mary Doke, Jim & Marie Funk, Clark, James R & Peggy Clark, Patrick Bremer, Charles & Vicki Buchanan, Rosie Mary Christine Merfeld, John & Marilyn Tony & Mary Higgins, Paul & Joan Holt, & Patricia Clark, Thomas & Lisa Clark, Edwards, Valerie Franklin, Deacon Ryan Mikulcik, Sandra Miles, Bertha Miller, Pat & Joan Hutchins, Joe & Betty Lane, Donald & Connie Clark Jr, Thomas & Harpole, Keith & Sandy Harpole, Dan & John & Kathy Mitchell, Tony & Henriella Rick & Cindy Liner, Karen Mayer, Mi- Lucille Conder, David & Judy Connor, Mary Jane Hawkins, William & Peggy Montgomery, Judy Muehleman, Susan chael & Evelyn McGowan, Lena Quarles, Scott & Anne Coomes, Betty Edge, James Howell, Liz Loehr, Baltazar Rafael, Clif- O’Neill, Deacon Joe & Linda Ohnemus, Charles Rucks, Ava Scott, Wallace & H & Mary Edge, Nora Edge, Jordan & ford & Helen Romain, Charles & Linda George & Vicki Oliver, Jorge Luis Onti- Brenda Shankle, Jim Shaughnessy, Bud & Joan Evans, Virginia Evans, Caroline Shelton, Jorge & Fanessa Torres. veros, Terry & Mary Ann Orr, Norman & Gayle Waltmon, John & Elaine Wood. Goetz, Larry & Charlene Goetz, Bill Pat Jo Rae Peiffer, Bud & Jammie Poat, Jim & Ann Greer, Audry & Martha Hagan, Saint Michael the Archangel, & Linda Porcher, Kenneth & Carolyn Saint Mary Magdalene, Sorgho James A & Krista Hamilton, Randall & Oak Grove Ramsey, John & Claire Resig, Robert & Richard & Mary Jane Alexander, Gary Bonnie Hamilton, Ray & Patty Hamilton, Robert & Margaret Bendorf, Deacon Jack Michelle Schornak, Floyd Sorquist, Mi- & Jane Bratcher, Fr. Mark Buckner, J L Sue Hasselbrink, Virgil & Mary Head, & Christine Cheasty, Lorenzo M Cruz, chael Stepto, Dehlwyn & Rose Thomas, & Joan Byrne, Mildred Calhoun, Randy Sylvester & Geri Higdon, Tommy Higdon, Angela Doyle, Betty Elder, Patricia Jurisin, Lois Ward, Bill & Cheryl Whitaker, Betty & Jill Cash, Virginia Clayton, Elizabeth Robert & Barbara Hodskins, Dan & Sue Fr. David Kennedy, Orin & Virginia Koch, Anne White, Norma Jean Wilke, Bruno & Clouse, Kenny & Marcia Clouse, An- Howard, David L & Mary Ann Howard, George & Marie Lake, Robert & Joan Lan- Helen Zubko. thony & Julie Ebelhar, Bryan & Leslie caster, Helga Maciel, Gloria Maldonado, Ebelhar, Danny & Sharon Ebelhar, John Earl & Carolyn Howard, Fred (Charles) & Alice Howard, Ita Belle Howard, Martin Pat & Harriett McDermott, Lionel & Sue Saint Mark, Eddyville & Mary Ann Ebelhar, Kenneth & Stansell & Gwen Howard, Mel & Bev Howard, McElroy, Sue Montoya, Lillian Pelesky, Greg & Lynn Aldridge, Paul R Bachi, Ebelhar, Phil & Cathy Ebelhar, Terry & Richard W & Mary Rose Howard, Robert Charles J & Barbara Peltier, Romeo & Richard & Marie Berger, Jim & Olga Sabrina Ebelhar, Vincent & Mary Pheobe Carl & Doris Howard, B B & Shirley Yolanda Rosales, Florencio San Nicholas, Dunning, Rick & Pat Gill, Jim & Margie Ebelhar, Larry & Dottie Elder, Robert & Howard Jr, David & Martha Jennings, Albert & Nancy Scheller, Anthony & Lora Hibbard, Ralph & Shirley Keeney, Jackie Margie Elder, David & Frances Gaddis, Steven & Joetta Johnson, Aloysius & Doris Simning, Frances M Thomas, Fred & Ma- & Dorothy Kirk, Marilyn Reibel, Joey & Mike & Sherleye Goff, Ruth Ann Hardy, Knott, Jimmy & Kateri Lambert, Gerald rie Welter, Robert & Donna Whelan. Jenny Rivera, Dr. John J & Carolyn Sims, John & Patsy Hartz Jr, Joe & Roxanne & Cindy Mattingly, Thomas & Sue Mat- William & Marilyn Terry. Kaelin, Martin A & Patricia Kaelin, Mary Saint Paul, Princeton Magdalen Kaelin, Robert Dan & Charlotte tingly, Eugene Mayfield, Clara McDaniel, Alva & Joyce Merritt, Sandy Merritt, George & Sharon Barber, Herman & Saint Martin, Rome Kamuf, Jim & Martha Kauffeld, Billy & Barry R Midkiff, Joseph Leon & Sandy Elizabeth Berton, Mike & Mary Dearing, Gene & Mary Bittel, Stephen & Bonnie Mary Ann Knott, Jerry & Amy Knott, Ruth Mills, William & Majella Mills, Timothy John & Therese Falder, Dan Farmer, Fred Bittel, Nicholas & Janine Bumm, Patricia Ann McCarty, Edwin & Lily McDivitt, James & Della Mitchell, David & Peggy & Marcy Foltz, Bob & Pat Hayes, Jim & Bumm, Barbara Dixon, Charles & Juaretta Robert J & Faye Millay, Gregory J & Morris, Frederick & Ramona Morris, Jerry Linda Herbek, James R Kevil, Lisamarie Dockemeyer, Donald & Vivian Fischer, Kim Mullican, James & Sarah O’Bryan, Wayne & Vickie Morris, William & Mary Maki, Nancy McKinney, Virgil & Vir- Sylvester & Barbara Fischer, Preston & Michael & Sue O’Bryan, Linda Rickard, Moseley, Edwina Neel, Charles D & Linda ginia Nauman, Paul & Geneva Norman, Barbara Fulkerson, Larry & Sharon Gil- Jeff & Shelly Riney, Larry & Benita Riney, Payne, Joseph Cecil & Frances Payne, Val Col Charles & Helen Pratt, Fr Shaiju lim, Wayne & Betty Hamilton, Jimmy & Kevin & Rebecca Schwartz, Randahl & & Bernadine Payne, Gene Pike, William Thomas. Kim Hayden, Josie Hayden, Judy Hayden, Mollie Stephen, Imogene Thompson. & Emilene Rhoades, Dr. Gayle Rhodes, Mary Lucy Hines, James G & Joan John- Lane Rhodes, Leon Rhodes, Terry Rhodes, Saint Paul, Saint Paul son, Larry & Becky Krampe, Byron & Di- Saint Mary, McQuady M C & Barb Roberts, Beulah Robinson, William H & Rita Allen, Leon Alvey, Jo- ane Lane, Anthony J & Rosa Lee McCarty, Patricia Bland, Robert K & Marjorie Dwayne & Catherine Roby, Jerry & Ber- seph Anthony & Elaine Clark, Donald & Mark & Karen McCarty, Lillian Murphy, Bland, Carlton & Sheila Brandenburg, nadette Roby, Mike Roby, Travis Andrew Sharon Cooper, Neil & Lynda Crawford, Judith Peach, Fr. Paul Powell, Robert & Gary & Patricia Carwile, Sue Clark, Jon Roby, Elmer & Marcella Schepers, Rick & Becky Darst, Dale & Donna Darst, Ray- Martha Riney, James V & Phyliss Rob- & Melissa Glass, Terry & Cheryl Haysley, Karen Stiff, Scott & Kathy Stiff, Steve & mond Darst, Richard & Lori Darst, Dale erts, Eugene W & Barbara Schell, Allen Louis & Elaine Hinton, Billy & Karla Jennifer Szemethy, Sandy Thompson, Pat & Yvonne DePoyster, Dennis & Amy & Sandra Self, Kenneth Self. Mattingly, Mildred K Mattingly, Shelby DePoyster, James R & Helen Gawarecki, & Loretta Newton, Stanley Payne, Barbara S & Doris Waldeck, Martha Westerfield, Emma Whistle, Ron Wilcheck, Tom & Dannie & Sheila Harris, Keith & Connie Saint Mary, Franklin Jean Riley, Steve R & Karen Sue Schafer, Shelley Wilkerson, Joseph Ray Woodward, Higdon, Anna Johnson, Charlie & Doreen Michael & Rebecca Countess, Bill & Jean Donald L & Karen Vessels Jr, Perry & Jeffery Scott & Davida Wright, Lawrence Lampton, Dorris McGrew, Billy & Betty Davis, Roger & Mary Beth Farley, Sarah Patti Wright. & Mary Jo Wright. Meredith, Bruce & Cathy Meredith, Rick Fowler, Daryll & Gail Hall, Dr. John & & JoAnn Merrifield, Loyd & Candas Mil- Gail Kelly, Harry & Mae King, Allan & Saint Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Saints Mary & James, Guthrie liner, Timothy Darrell Milliner, Anna Lee Adrianna Lebbin, Steve & Sharon Ma- Ruth Anderson, Hazel Aud, Debbie Aull, Bobby Paul Covington, Don & Cathy Hall, Portman, Tom & Wanda Portman, Norman loney, Merile & Carol O’Bryan Jr, Mary Dorothy Barnard, Emmett & Mary Bar- Wayne & Mary Jo Hall, Judy Lennon, & Virginia Powell, Sherrill & Lidia Sims, 26 Marlowe, Wayne & Doris Mattingly, Joe & 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Beverly Maxwell, Tommy & Angela Max- Willena Skees, Steve & Judy Summers, nifer Chaudoin, Sam & Patricia Chesnut, Jeanne Soyars, John T Soyars, Edward well, Charles & Ruth Ann Mayfield, James Barbara Tilford, Mike & Joyce Whitfill, Joan Cornett, John & Dawn Costello, & Norma Soyk, Robert & JoAnn Spader, & Jeannetta Mayfield, Loreta Mayfield, Shelby & Norma Jean Witten. David & Suzanne Cotthoff, Dr. John & Chuck Spurr, Ronald & Juanita Stephen- Jerry & Ginger McBride, John & Carolyn Lillian Cotthoff, Bette Covington, Pat- son, Georgiann Svestka, Dr. William & McCarty, Fr. Richard Meredith, Danny & Saint Peter of Alcantara, Stanley rick & Lisa Covington, Tommy & Missy Pamela Sweet, Fr. John Thomas, Jerry Sandy Morris, Mary A Morris, Dr. John Fr. Suresh Bakka, Hugh & Betty Cecil, Craft, James & Maria Creighton, Paul & & Bernadette Thomas, Edward & Billie & Cindy Mulligan, Larry W & Debbie George & Rose Marie Clary, William Anne Cummings, Suzette Dade, Barry & Todd, Ernestina Tuggle, Jeffrey & Beth Murphy, Joseph A Payne, Joseph M & & Linnie Clary, Joe E & Jean Coomes, Camilla Davis, Kenneth & Mary Dean, Unfried, Hannelore Vanderklok, Robert Joyce Payne, Russell & Judy Payne, Tim James C & Debbie Edelen, Stella Fogle, Arthur & Pat Degenhardt, David & Do- & Sherry Viall, Bob & Laura Waldron, & Becky Pedley, Charles E Potts, Jason & Vince & Reenee Fogle, Ricky Dean & ris Dobbins, Dirk & LaDonna Downs, James & Jeanette Walker, Sue Wassmer, Stacey Potts, Samuel Potts, Donald Pow- Helen Goatee, Denny & Sarona Grant, Norma Downs, Donna Dunham, Gene & John & Helen Watson, Gary & Christine ers, Joseph Raley, Joe Rhinerson, Randal James Huddleston, Judy Kelly, Joe Bill & Franki Durbin, Joshua & Emily Durham, Weatherford, Steve & Rosemary Wiggins, & Margaret Richeson, Pierre Rivard, Barbara McKay, Ken & Edie McKay, Carl Richard & Cheryle Dymek, Antonio & Anna-Belle Williams, Mark & Ann Wil- Harry & Willa Roberts, Michael & Christa & Brenda Millay, JoAnn Millay, Marty & Patricia Esposito, Gertrude Flood, Bill & liams, Helen Winstead. Roberts, Sherman & Dolores Roberts, Becky Mitchell, Charles & Mildred Mul- Norma Folz, Thomas Folz, Tom & Julie Buddy & Linda Roby, Judy Roby, Bobby lican Jr, Herbert T Murphy, William C Folz, Tony & Jamie Folz, Anthony & Di- Saint Pius X, Calvert City R Southard, Dean & Janie Stiff, Amanda Schrecker, James L & Patty Settles, Paddy ana France, Ronny Fuller, Anne Garnett, Elizabeth Brumlow, Joe & Kathy Canup, Storm, Robert & Mary Lou Storm, Gene Settles, Joseph A & Dolores Wathen, Mi- Phil & Marsha Garnett, James & Patricia Scott & Karen Coleman, Charlie & Bar- & Jane Strehl, Ronald & Mary Helen chael & Cindy Young. Goode, Imelda Gorman, Jeffrey & Barbara bara Doughty, Kathy Doughty, Jim & Strehl, Randy & Chantay Swaim, Melvin Goulet, Michael & Mary Kay Green, Billy Rose Drury, Charles & Diane Fischer, & Brenda Thomas, Richard A & Dorothy Saint Peter of Antioch, Waverly & Harriette Hancock, Michael & Bonnie Amy Grizzard, Clem & Brenda Hinkebein, Thomas, Roger L & Maria Thompson, Donnie & Meg Bealmer, Etta Bishop, Haney, Suzanne Hanrahan, Gary & Debbie James Hobbs, George & Paula Hum- Delores Turnage, Tommy & Truby Velotta, Joe & Tammy Blue, Bob & Bettye Bolds, Harden, Lynne Hensley, James Higgins phreys, Brent & Pam Hurst, Larry & Judy Wilsie Ward, Gary & Joanne Warren, Jerry Archie & Judy Coburn, Bob & Mary Jr, Becky Holloway, Randy A Hultberg, Krouse, Ray & Alice Lucas, Fr Anthoni & Alicia Wells, Carl & Mary Jo Wester- Jewell Coney, Edward & Rose French, Carol Johnson, Oscar & Marisela Johnson, Ottagan, Jerry & Anita Pidcock, James & field, Tyrrell H & Phyllis Whitaker, John Fred & Debbie French, Margaret French, Richard & Phyllis Joiner, Gregory & Anita Shirley Poat, Christine Sansom, Jack & Pat Wick, Aaron & Cathy Williams, Terry & Leslie & Martha Gibson, Billy Don & Jones, Colette Keach, Charles & Mary Smiddy, David & Vicki Spencer, Louis & Ann Wink, Lisa Word, John M & Christel Joyce Greenwell, Randy & Brenda Hagan, Ann Keel, Kevin & Linda Keller, Shawn Marilyn Stockbridge, Frank & Florence Zoglmann, Shirley Zoglmann, William & Raymond & Shermie Hagan, Dirk & Carol & Shannon Kelly, R W & Nancy Kerns, Tomsic Sr, Jan Waniel. Martha Zoglmann. Hatfield, Bill & Lisa Jones, Allen R & Chuck & Cissy King, Dean & Edith Koch, Carolyn Mackey, Wanda Mattingly, Joan Patrick & Donna Kranz, Sarah Kranz, Saint Pius X, Owensboro Saint Romuald, Hardinsburg Mattox, Louie & Rita Mills, Wayne & Regina Kreger, Henry & Hannelore Kump- Charles E & Carolyn Abel, Linda Avery, Hella Ables, Don & Runell Alexander, Beverly Morris, George & Gayle Nelson, fmuller, Linda Lancaster, Maureen Leamy, Bobby J & Theresa Barnett, Thomas & Tom & Jean Aull, Tim & Cindy Bandy, George & Cindy Payne, Rosemary Payne, Greg & Dawn Ligibel, Hilda Linares, Ron Janie Blair, Gene & Margaret Boehmann, Jamie & Shannon Barr, Willard & Lola Mariam Peak, Virginia Powell, Ruth Roys- & Vicki Luckey, Mary Macias, Marvin & Timothy & Betty Bowen, Charles C & Basham, Fr. Tony Bickett, John & Becky ter, Charles R & Jean Smith, Timothy & June Mahoney, Robert & Frances Marko, Diane Brown, Rex A & Laura Carmon, Brown, Carolyn Brumfield, Ralph & Linda Louise Tennyson, George & Regina Vogel, Timothy & Helga McCarley, George & Earl & Peggy Castlen, Sherrill & Julie Carwile, Steve & Jenny Critchelow, Bob Nellie Vowels, Donald & Cathy Watson, Cindy McCouch, Donald McCowan, Neil Castlen, John & Beth Clements, James E & Ann Denton, Bob & Glenda Dowell, Margie Watson, David & Nancy Wolfe, & Joan McGillivray, Barry & Terri Means, & Barbara Coomes, Doug & Agnes Crowe, Gerald P Flood, Harold Flood, Joe Paul & Gary & Phyllis Wolfe. Rochelle Mendoza, James & Mary Moehl- Jennifer Duty, Richard & Maureen Duvall, Phyllis Flood, Hubert Greenwood, Linda man, Andrew & Annette Mongeon, Jim & John M Emmick, Donna Favors, David & Greenwood, Charles Wayne & Judy Hard- Saints Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Rita Monroe, Olga Montejos, Donald & Pam Fleischmann, Thomas Fogle, Keith & esty, Jim & Betty Heavrin, Larry & Sharon Clarence & Helen Allard, Jerry & Linda Mary Ann Moore, Steve & Sharon Mose- Cathy Franey, Gertie Frey, Dennis & Char- Henning, Victor & Lillian Henning, Don Allison, Melnora Altshuler, Fred & Kyong ley, Beth Mueller, Tony & Sandra Muel- lotte Gatton, Lori Gatton, Donald & Jane & Laura Hines, Greg & Sandra Hinton, Anderson, Joseph & Debbie Anderson, ler, Richard & Deborah Narkevic, Dana Gerbitz, Virginia Hagan, Don & Sylvia Alonzo & Dorothy Jarboe, Leroy & Mary Timothy & Vickie Barnes, Bob & Lana Nethery, Bill & Theresa Nichol, Wade & Hamilton, Henry & Bernadette Hayden, Ann Johnson, Merl & Marty Kannapel, Bastin, Emmanuel & Arsha Battah, John Bib Northington, Rafael A Perez, Al & Mildred Hayden, Joseph T & Joan Hayden Jimmy & Becky Keenan, Clyde & Lisa & Robin Bell, Christopher & Therese Yollanda Perry, Malinda Powell, Shirley Sr, Jeff & Charlotte Hedges, Larry & Patri- Kennedy, Louise Kennedy, Dale & Jessica Bennett, Roy & Rita Black, Arnold & Prunitsch, Charles Puckett, Edwin & Kath- cia Hicks, Hugh & Therese Higdon, Roger Lewis, Martha Matthews, Curtis & Susie Julia Borders, Norma Boyd, George & leen Roeder, Glenn & Michelle Roeder, & Elizabeth Horn, Alan & Linda Howard, Mattingly, Mack & Dolores Mattingly, Joan Brockman, Helen Brown, Pamela Francis & Eleanor Rogers, Walter & Jodi Edward Howard, Lambert & Mary Lee Gerald & Janie Maysey, Billy McGary, Brown, Thelma Budias, Tom & Kathy Romano, William & Jenny Rush, Donna Howard, Mark & Donna Howard, Nick & Bill & Brenda Monin, Earl & Peggy Buehrle, Michael & Lisa Burman, Scott Sanchez, William F & Nancy Schaefer, Carolyn Howard, Gary S & Karen Jarboe, O’Donoghue, P J & Martha O’Donoghue, & Teresa Burnside, Shelia Burton, Nancy Alvin Schmitt, Martin & Anita Schroeder, Al & Jane Johnson, Audeline Johnson, Earl & Rita O’Reilly, Irene O’Reilly, Bush, Edward A Caldarelli, Steve & Delares Scott, Thomas & Karen Shehan, David & Holly Johnson, Gary & Yolanda Kevin Oelze, Charles & Jessica Phillips, Pam Carlton, Phillip & Ruby Carsone, Doyle & Kelly Shelton, Todd & Nanette Jones, Roger & Marian Jones, Margaret Jim & Gail Pollock, Susan Poplinski, Dr. Anthony & Marlene Castro, Miles & Shouse, Clifford & Carol Simpson, John Liles, Gilbert & Mary Ann Lindsey, Don Jean Powers, Shirley Priest, Jim & Shelia Susan Caughey, Gina Cayce, Joe & Jen- & Catherine Soldo, Trinidad Soriano, & Linda Logsdon, Michael & Ellen Terese Pullen, Bob & Linda Rhodes, Mary Ann 27 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Marvin & Zelta Counts, Dean & Tammy Rhodes, Jerry & Marie Rose, Larry & Michael & JoElla Baker, Patricia Baker, Moore, Pat & Patricia Mulligan, Dick & Cowell, David & Susan Curtsinger, Albert Martha Severs, Dr. Jim & Sheila Sills, Catherine Beaven, Bob E & Roberta Berry, Donna Murphy, Claire R Neal, Tom & & Annetta Dale, Darlene Daniel, Bill & Tom & Laura Skillman, Dale & Stepha- Dean & Patty Blair, Joseph B & Claudine Lucy Neal, Joe & Doris Niehaus, Eddie & Carlene Dannenmueller, Raymond & nie Smallwood, Douglas & Sherrie Taul, Blandford, William J & Helen Blandford, MaryAnn O’Bryan, Mary Elsie O’Bryan, Leonila De La Rosa, Ronald & Gail Di- Beavin & Ginna Thornsberry, Pat & Ruby Patricia Rose Boarman, Mike Bogdan, Mary C O’Harrow, Joseph Offerman, Pat erolf, Patricia Dotson, J C Dudley, David Wheatley, Pat Whitfield, Jimmie & Lou Richard & Faye Booth, Wendell & Mary & Suzanne Padgett, Ignatius “Chuck” & Patricia Durst, Tom Eberhart, Stan & Ann Whitworth. Bryan Booth, John & Mary Nell Bouvier, Payne Jr, Joan Perry, Garry & Ann Pierce, Missy Eckenberg, Scott & Angela Farmer, Howard & Louise Brown, Judy Brown, Dr. Joseph L & Dr. Felicity Polio, Don & Michael P & Cecelia Farrell, Lance & Jolie Saint Rose of Lima, Cloverport Terry & Teresa Brown, Michael G & Sarah Carol Ralph, Steven & Linda Ranburger, Fleming, Bill Ford, Randy & Jackie Froe- Bernard & Juanita Burch, Richard & Brumley, Mary Ann Calhoun, Ruth Ann Theresa Ray, Nathan & Amanda Reffitt, hlich, Brent & Jennifer Gaines, Anita Jean Dorothy Carter, Tom & Shirley Davis, Carrico, Archie & Angela Clark, D J Clark, Joseph Rhodes, Gale & Frances Rickard, Galvin, Mary I Galvin, Patricia A Galvin, Margie Early, Brenda Frank, Clara C Hall, Leon & Peggy Clark, Veatrice Clark, Thomas Riney, Ronnie & Katie Roy- Jim & Amy Garrett, Joe & Karen Goff, Bonnie Hawkins, Patricia Hayes, Mike & James R & Mary Ann Clouse, George & alty, Eugene Schadler, Leo B & Melba Bill & Mary Ann Graves, Susan & Leslie Beverly Himmelhaver, Modella Mattingly, Pam Collignon, Joseph P & Vicky Con- Schemmel, Arthur L & Doris Schwartz, Grimm, Steven & Mary Grinnell, Chris Frances May, John G & Dottie McClellan, nor, Mary Conroy, James & Martha Crisp, Cathy Scott, Yvonne Seaton, Debra Sikes, & Beth Haas, Stephen & Susan Hagan, Charles & Jean O’Reilly, Aaron & Jill Ruth Anna Cureton, James & Connie De- Linda Sikes, Tony Sikes, Mark & Martha William & Sheree Halicks, Lois Ham- Powers, Randy & Jane Powers, Bob & marest, Randy & Gail Douglas, Dr. Sam Sims, Fred H Smith, Glendon & Sheila met, Tim & Barbara Harris, Frank & Ann Cathy Roach, Greg & Rita Roach, Percy C & Kathy DunLany, Jeffrey & Margie Stewart, Michael & Lisa Sullivan, Ron & Heavrin, Richard & Patricia Heflin, James Rogers, Tommy & Barbara Smith, Robbie Ebelhar, Thomas Hugh & Janet Ebelhar Cissy Sullivan, C Waitman & Pat Taylor, Hennessy, Bernie & Connie Herrmann, & Wilma Stewart, Fr. Greg Trawick, Tom Jr, J C & Lupe Ellis, Beverly Emmick, Elaine Thomas, Rita Thomas, Brandon Robert & Cleo Higdon, Jackie Hopper, & Joyce Wheatley. Wilma Fenwick, Patricia S Fogle, Joe & & Kristin Thompson, Louise Thompson, Kay Hosbach, Jack & Vonnie Howard, Winnie Foster III, George & Margaret Rick & Lizann Thompson, Elmo & Dora Norman & Mary Lou Howard, Freda Jett, Saint Sebastian, Calhoun Frey, Norman & Joan Froehlich, Jim Tony Thompson Jr, Steve Thornberry, David & Stephen & Phyllis Kettler, Elizabeth Kortz, Jerry & Earlene Abney, David & Betty Fulkerson, Bob & Mildred Gilles, Tom & Frances Tooley, Fr. John Vaughan, Marga- Paul J Kortz, Albert & Janet Krall, David Abrams, Sharon Anderson, Alvin & Betty May Gipe, Sue Gough, Francoise Grant, ret C Velotta, Rita Ward, Chris & Vickie & Kathleen Krueger, Dr. Robert & Lisa Bickett, Delilah Clark, Jimmy & Gail Janice D Greene, Carl & Molly Greenwell, Warren, Ed & Beverly Wathen, Edward Kupper, Matthew & Felicia LaBarge, Ter- Clayton, John & Linda Durbin, Mark Marjorie Greenwell, Dr. Richard & Joyce Welsh, Betty Whittinghill, Carrie Wieder, rence & Barb Larbes, Cathy Lee, Samuel & Paula Hayden, Mike Hayden, Sam & Gruenewald, Bernard M & Mary Hagan, Florence Wieder, Terry & Patty Wilkerson, M & Connie Leone, Michael & Pamela Bethany Hayden, Deacon Nick & Donna Laura Hamilton, Ben & Pam Hartz, Virgin- Fr. Brandon Williams, Gene & Helen Wil- Malast, Ricky & Lindsay Martin, Paul & Nichols, Fr. John Okoro, Gerald & Pat ia Hawkins, Douglas L & Cheryl Hayden, liams, Mel & Margaret Windle, Charles R Julie McFarland, Albert & Mary McK- Payne, John & Brenda Pinkston, Eddie Mary Michael Hayden, David & Jill Head, Winstead, Glenn & Ruth Helen Wright, eown, Audrey McKeown, George & Jo- & Judy Sallee, Marc & Lindsay Searcy, Sylvia Heflin, Mark S & Rita Heinz, Joe John & Kathy Wright, John L & Cecilia anna McMinn, Michael & Lori Meredith, Gates Tichenor, Guy & Ruth Troutman, & Nancy Hendricks, Laurie Hicks, Paul Yates, Ruth Zackery. Robert & Judy Milford, Ernie Mitchell, Ralph & Judy Ward. & Nadine Higdon, Margie T Hill, Arthur Brian & Ann Morrow, Melanie Neel, Todd A & Nancy Hodde, Martha Kurre House, Saint Susan, Elkton & Angela Nelson, John L & Lena O’Nan, Saint Stephen, Cadiz Ricky & Julia Houston, Dr. Carroll How- Donna Appel, Bryan W Blount, Susan Donna Oliver, Mark & Monica Osterhaus, Joe & Rosemary Bicicchi, Sophia Biddle, ard, Sheila Howard, Jolene Hudson, James Hightower, Buzz & Maureen Langhi, Sue Richard & Gail Otte, Don Page, Mary Pa- Dan & Maria Bruzewski, Jerry & Maxine Hundley, Phil B & Mary Beth Hurley, Lil- Long, Fr. Frank Ruff, Ellis & Gail Settle. try, Corey & Charity Peters, Cletus & Con- Corbey, David Daoust, Karen Franklin, lian Jarboe, Jackie Jaskolski, Bill & June nie Poat, Mike & Betty Polashock, James Don & Mary Ann Frazier, Pam Frazier, Johnson, Louise Johnson, Todd & Kath- Saint Thomas More, Paducah & Marianne Potina, Mike & Sheila Rea, Tom & Pat Fritsch, Charles & Judy Garnett leen Johnson, Barbara Ann Jones, John Mary Jane Albert, David & Lori Althouse, Shirley Renaud, Fr. Pat Reynolds, Steve Jr, Sam Gibson, Thomas & Becky Gibson, & Theresa Jones, John F Jones, Russell Frank & Marietta Alvey, Domenick & Ar- & Vickie Rich, Robert & Mary Riedfort, Dan & Sue Gray, Joseph & Joan Halbleib, & Lou Jones, Doris Keller, Jerry & Patri- leen Amato, Martin & Valerie Amundson, Marcella Romaneck, John & Martha Ryan, Joann Harvey, William & Maxine Hobbs, cia Kuntz, Sarah Kuntz, John & Chrissy Mark & Kitty Anderson, Theresa Austin, Martha E Ryan, Earl Sanders, Steve & Salvador & Irene Jaso, Fr. Babu Kulathum- Kurtz, Byron & Josanna LaMastus, Barry Lynn Baker, Mary Gertrude Barkett, Lois Kristy Schwetman, Randall Shelby, Steve kal Joseph, Michael & Eileen Kehrwald, Lanham, William E & Dorothy Lanham, Bell, Paul Allen & Glenda Bittner, Frank & Pam Shoulta, Irene Smith, Cecil J Smith Thomas & Bonnie Kell, Hong & Bokim Agatha Lindemann, Henry Luckett, Larry & Peggy Block, Mike & Yvonne Bosch, Jr, Joseph B Snyder, David & Sherri Speis, Khang, James & Betty McVey, Patrick & & Gene Lyon, Mark & Cindy Mahoney, Claudie & Mary A Brannon, Tim & Debbie Patrick & Kambria Spoden, Jane Stephens, Thomasina O’Lone, Dr. Eduardo & Lorna Robert J & Vurble Mahoney, Vena May- Bray, Hilda Brewer, Patricia Brockenbor- Donald & Bonnie Stewart, Gregory & Pavon, Jan & Marsha Petro, Jon & Bonny field, Marion & Tracy McCarthy, Gregory ough, Dan & Lynn Brown, William & Debbie Stewart, Maria Stuckenborg, Prudhomme, James Putrich, Delvin & & Leah Beth McCarty, William & Maire Mary Brucker, Sharon Brumlow, Law- Carol Sutherland, Joseph Tarantino, Cliff Patsy Rajnowski, Mary Lou Rutherford, McCormick Jr, Eddy & Lorraine McFar- rence & Judy Bufford, Frank & Nancy Thomasson, Monty & Peggy Thompson, Kenneth Tyler, Bob & Helen Vidmar, Lyn- land, Mary Hilda McFarland, Most Rev Burch, Phillip & Patricia Burks, Patrick Jim Tidwell, Anthony & Cecilia Toren, dell & Cecelia Wheeler, Robert & Connie John McRaith, Wathen & Jeanette Medley & Anna Cairney, Michael & Christine Catherine Trussell, Walter & Marilyn Ty- Wigger, Clarence A Woodall III. Jr, Kay Meisenhelder, Helen Miles, David Canella, Ron & Mary Cecilia Chappell, ler, James & Nadie Vance, Ann Vaughan, & Rebecca Millay, Merici Millay, Cleo M. David & Mary Carrico, Kevin & Tamara William & Marie Wade, Bill & Rose Ann Saint Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Miller, Gary L & Mary Diane Miller, Lot- Carter, Jeremy Childers, George Cmarik, Walker, Floyd C & Bernadine Watkins, Drew & Susan Augenstein, Alice Bagot, tie Miller, Margaret Mills, Tony & Mary Dr. John & Janet Colgan, Charles Cordon, Lillie Watson, Mary Watson, Carolyn 28 Fleming, Fr. Carl J Glahn, Gene & Elaine 2011 Disciples Response Fund Donors Glenn, Bobbie Graham, Dale & Beverly Webb, Dolores Webber, Craig & Kathy lene Fulkerson, Charles & Susie Hamilton, W & Janice Millay, William Eugene Mont- Haines, Veradean Hamilton, Msgr. George Willett, Alan & Bobbi Wilson, Charles Gregory L & Liessell Hamilton, Jerome & gomery, Dorthy Morris, Roger & Paula Hancock, Dan & Alison Hardaway, James A & Linda Wilson, Katherine Wise, Noel Betty Hamilton, Jack & Mary Ann Hay- Morris, Darrell & Mary Lou Payne, Rich- & Betty Hardesty, Pat Hartley, Gary & Wise, Mary Sue Withrow, Bill & Marge craft, Wayne & Mary Haycraft, Martin J ard & Mary Payne, Mary Helen Pence, Sharon Hinton, Angela M Hoback, Fr. Wurth, Michael E & Susan Wurth, Gary & Joan Hayden, James Haynes, Catherine Tom & Sandy Roby, Bob & Larry Hostetter, Keith & Marcy Howard, & Lisa Zakutney. Higdon, Kenny & Renea Higdon, Larry & Joy Turner, Robert & Anna Turner. Karen Huffman, Brenda Jarboe, William Sandra Higdon, Barbara Houk, Byron & & Gemma Kinder, Anita K Knight, Paul & Saint William, Knottsville Christina Howard, Bill Howe, Hubert & Saint William of Vercelli, Marion Theresa Lancaster, Denise Lanham, Dr. J Martha Allen, Jeffery L & Theresa Ash- Joyce Hurm, Doris Irvin, Walter & Mary Leo & Marian Alvey, David & Rachel Raymond Lord, Elizabeth Lucas, Gertrude worth, Dianne Ballard, Harold & Patricia Isbill, Garry & Dian Johnson, Joseph T Gavin, Dr. Michael & Nancy Gavin, Jo- Mackey, Jim & Teresa Magiera, Major Bennett, Marvin & Josephine Boling, Johnson, Martin R & Clara Johnson, Fred sephine Gilland, Gordon & Carole Guess, Edward Martin, Mike & Jean Mattingly, Clemie & Jackie Cecil, Darrell & Ann & Martha Keller, Charles & Patricia Lan- Kathleen Guess, Martha Ann Harper, Michael & Linda Matz, David & Cecilia Cecil, Mitchell J Cecil, Paul & Theresa ham, William Lanham, Patrick & Barbara Richard & Doris Market, James J & Caro- McCarty, Jerry & Dana McCarty, Charles Crowe, David & Marilyn Fulkerson, Sam Lewis, Mike & Patricia Mattingly, Regina lyn Mathieu, Terry & Linda McKinney, B & Vickie McIntire, Fr. Vincent DePaul & Mary Frances Fulkerson, Steve & Dar- Mayfield, Joseph C & Erma Millay, Joseph Roy Donald & Jeanette Phillips, Rich & McMurry, Fr. Joseph Miller, Fr. Joe Mills, Peggy Rozwalka, John Schaibley, Allen Dwayne & Linda Mitcham, Rosemari & Arlene Summers, Charles Edward & Mitchell, Ervin & Coreen Moore, Carolyn Anna Young. Morrow, T Martin & Charlotte Murphy, The SMHS Cheer Team Bring Jarold & Rita Nickens, James & Bonnie Home Some Great Awards Other Contributors O’Bryan Jr, Tom & Sylvia O’Reilly, Alan David & Diane Abbott, Paul & Kathy J Osborne, Kenneth & Beverly Payne, Abell, Kathryn Ables, Jean Adcock, William E & Mary Helen Payne, Bryant Therese Allen, Ricky Alvey, John & Sylvia Pentecost, Louis Piskula, Fr. Al Powers, Barrett, Glenn Begle, Charles & Jacklyn Sammie Quiggins, James & Shannon Ri- Biery, Robert A & Gail Blair, Richard & ley, Fr. Phil Riney, David & Donna Riney Mable Bledsoe, Aggie Butler, Louis & Jr, Bob & Carol Robey, John & Nancy Ann Canary, Lemuel & Ann Caraway, Robinson, William J & Peggy Rodeghero, Robert & Charlene Carrico, Susan Cecil, Darlene Russell, Dustin Sallee, Marguerite Tabby Clark, John & Connie Clements, Sawicki, Mike & Leslie Schrenger, Ed & Fr. Delma Clemons, Joseph L Coomes, Helena Schultz, Daniel & Terri Sestina, William E & Kimberly Crowdus, Bob & Richard & Connie Simpson, Charles & Marian Davis, Dr. James & Judy Donley, Betty Smith, James & Rebecca Stiff, Geraldine Dowell, Matt & Julie Downen, Tommy & Robin Stratton, Fr. Maurice Bobbie Edds, Martha Elder, Elizabeth Tiell, Sally Tingle, Walter Tracz, Robert Embry, Donnie & Shirley Fackler, Rich- & Beverly Trammel, Arthur Warnecke, ard & Shirley Fackler, Dr. James & Terri David Warren, Joyce Warren, Mary Jo Farrage, Cheryl Fischer, Jerry & Mary Wathen, Rodney & Joanie Watson, John & Jill Williams, Michael & Maria Wright. Registration Begins for Lourdes Foundation Charity Golf Open Paducah, Ky. – Registration is open for Lourdes Foundation’s 12th annual Charity Golf Open, featuring Marquette Transportation as presenting sponsor. The outing will be hosted at the Country Club of Paducah on Monday, August 29, with two tee times The St. Mary Varsity cheerleaders, Paducah, KY attended the UCA Cheer Camp offered at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Western Kentucky University on July 10-13. The SMHS Cheer Team came Golfers will have a chance to win $50,000 cash at the Ray Black & Son Hole-In-One home with some great awards! The cheer team received all blue ribbon Superior Challenge. Prizes will be awarded for longest putt, longest drive, closest to the pin, as evaluations for sidelines, cheer, dance, fight song, and game traditions. The SMHS well as first, second and third place teams in each flight. A live auction of exclusive cheerleaders competed in the Camp Champs Cheer Competition on the closing items will also take place at 12:30 p.m. Register by August 8 by calling (270) 444-2205 day placing second in Cheer and third in Dance. SMHS cheerleaders also received or visit www.eLourdes.com. a Superior trophy for the camp, the Traditions Award,and a Spirit Stick award. Lourdes Foundation’s Charity Golf Senior Alexa Brandon was also selected as an All-American Cheerleader. Open has raised nearly $500,000 in The SMHS cheer team is most proud of winning the Banana Award for 11 years. spirit! Members of the SMHS Varsity Cheerleaders are: Captains and Seniors: Diane Kwon, Nicole Milliano, and Alexa Brandon; Senior: Audrey Walker; Juniors: Donations to Lourdes Foundation Katie Stewart, Aubree Nettles, and Maddie West; Sophomores: Kelly Word, improve the health of our community Mckenzie Huskey, and Madeline Hollowell; Freshmen: Caroline Curtsinger and by providing support to purchase ad- Addison Griffin. Coach: Michelle Dunlap. Submitted by Ann Morrow vanced technology, equipment and facility upgrades which enhance patient care.

Settle: God sometimes closes doors but opens windows A Message from 29 By Gates Settle, OCHS Principal allow me to finish up with DCPS. I also knew As I prepare to begin a new journey that if they were willing to wait and if things Mr. Jim Mattingly, with my professional career as the princi- were to work out, then the decision would be Superintendent of pal at Owensboro Catholic High School, an easy one for my family and I ! Needless to Diocesan Catholic Schools I can’t help but think of some events in say, it did work out and I am still somewhat in the past year and a half that have led me shock a year and a half later about the turn of to this point. Beginning in the spring of events that allowed me to be writing my first Dear Western Kentucky Catholics, 2010, there were many conversations newsletter for OCHS ! The new school year will see some changes in with several people before I decided to To this day, I am still not sure what trans- leadership in our Catholic Schools in Western Ken- seek this position. After applying, going pired and how it all came to be, but I am glad tucky. Here is a summary of administrative personnel through the interview process, and finally that everyone involved in the process was able changes. being offered the job from OCS, it just to recognize the window that God constantly Mary Carrico Catholic School, Knottsville: Mike Clark, principal, is retiring. The new principal is Ray didn’t seem like I was going to be able Gates Settle, affirms to me his promise in Romans 8:28, “We to accept it due to several obstacles. Dur- OCHS Principal, 2011 are well aware that God works with those who Montgomery. Ray is a member of St. John the Baptist Parish in Fordsville. ing that period, frustration started to set what I believed to be a love him, those who have been called in accor- in and my emotions ran the gamut from dance with his purpose, and turns everything to Owensboro Catholic High School: During the “door closing” with OCS 2010-2011 school year, Kurt Osborne served as in- an extreme level of excitement to disap- and putting those thoughts their good.” I am very grateful and excited and pointment within a few weeks. I felt like am looking forward to working with everyone terim principal following Harold Staples’ retirement. on the back burner, I re- The new principal is Gates Settle. Gates is a member it was time to quit thinking about OCHS ceived a phone call from at Owensboro Catholic High School and the because there just didn’t seem to be any Owensboro Catholic School System. After of Immaculate Parish in Owensboro. Mr. Ken Rasp with an un- St. Ann Interparochial School: Gail Ciekorka, way for all the circumstances to fall into usual proposal he wanted having over a year to reflect on my tenure with place for it to happen. I was very flattered DCPS and anticipate what is to be at OCHS, principal, has decided to return to the classroom. She me to consider. I wasn’t will teach 3rd grade at St. Ann next year. Beth Hen- to be considered and it was a very exciting prepared for what he told I feel very blessed to have had such posi- opportunity, but I knew I had to let it go so tive educational experiences and look forward drickson will return as principal. Beth is a member me and I really couldn’t of St. Ann Parish. I would quit thinking about what “could believe what I was hear- to so many more with our young people in the have been.” Catholic Community. I ask for your prayers, St. Mary School System: During the 2010-2011 ing, but I began to feel that school year, Sr. Vivian Bowles served as interim Throughout my adult life, I have al- window starting to open up support and patience as I adjust to a new posi- ways tried to remind myself of what my tion. I am very proud, yet also humbled by those director following Pat Cairney’s resignation. The a little bit! What was even new director is Dr. Angela Farmer. St. Mary Elemen- grandparents taught me at a very early age more ironic is that I had who have gone before me in this position and about dealing with disappointment which hope to draw from their faith, wisdom, experi- tary School principal, Tony Riegling, has accepted a just told my wife a few position at St. Margaret of York Catholic School in was, “When God closes a door, he opens weeks earlier that there was ence and leadership to help continue moving a window,” and then using that thought OCHS forward and to build on the outstanding Loveland, Ohio. The new principal is Nancy Mornar. no way that OCS would be Angela Farmer and Nancy Mornar are members of when situations have not worked out for willing tradition. Source: OCHS Parentlines, June 30, me. After finally coming to terms with 2011. St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah. Tony Burkeen, to wait a year in order to principal at St. Mary High School, has accepted the position of guidance counselor/athletics director at Summer feeding program SMHS. The principal position at SMHS is open. If As part of the Summer Feeding Outreach Program being implemented this year, the Diocese of Owensboro School the position is not filled this summer, Dr. Farmer will Food Service has provided a link posted on the Diocese web site with the 30 feeding site names and addresses where make arrangements to carry out the principal’s admin- children under 18 can go to and receive free meals this summer. istrative duties with current and/or new personnel. This link includes a toll free hotline phone number. The Web site will also list additional places in the area that are St. Paul Catholic School: Gina Sims, principal, also participating in the Summer Food Service Program. www.rcdok.org/summer food. has resigned. Sr. Anne Michelle Mudd will return as the principal for 2010-2011. Sr. Anne Michelle will handle administrative duties and teach Religion. Jacqueline Gesser Wins Poster Contest Trinity High School: Bill Hagan, principal, has OWENSBORO,Ky. - Jacqueline Gesser, a 5th grader at the accepted a teaching position at Owensboro Catholic Owensboro Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus won the first High School. Ms. Connie Morgan from West Louis- place award for a poster contest offered by the Saturday Mu- ville, Ky. has been selected as the principal at Trinity sicale Club, a member of the National Federation of Music High School, according to THS Priest-Pastor Father Clubs. Jacqueline’ poster had to depict her interpretation of the Dave Johnson. theme for National Music Week of May 1-8, 2011. The theme I speak for all the Principals and Administrators was Music.....An Instrument of Universal Expression. of our diocesan Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (PACESS) members in saying that I am In the picture, from left, Sharon Weber, coordinator deeply grateful for the service of our administrators of the poster contest for the Saturday Musicale Club, who are retiring, resigning, or moving to a new posi- Jacqueline Gesser and Virginia Blandford, OCES 4-6 tion, and I am confident that the new and returning music teacher and Music Club member. OCS Photo administrators will continue to advance the mission of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Owensboro. 30 Group Honors Jubilarian, Sr. Rose Mari- ta, O’Bryan, O.S.U. By Marianna Robinson A surprise lunch complete with fragrant country roses, blessing prayers, friendly chatter, cards, and gifts were part of a golden jubilee celebration for Sr. Rose Marita this summer. Participants in Sister’s Contemporary Woman class at Brescia University were hosts. After graduating from Mount St. Joseph Academy fifty years ago, Sister Rose Marita entered the novitiate there at Maple Mount. Her various ministries over the years include that of a classroom teacher, pastoral associate, director of religious education, and several leadership roles within the Ursuline Community. She was the Congregational Leader of the Mount St. Joseph Ursulines for eight years. Seven years ago, Sr. Rose Marita Helping Provide Affordable, Safe accepted the position as director of the Contemporary Woman Dept. at Brescia Housing For Habitat Applicants The Habitat for Humanity Chapter at Owensboro Catholic High School has met University, following the retirement of Ur- weekly this past school year and have been working with Brescia University’s suline Sister Marita Greenwell. In the early Habitat Chapter to build a HFH house #95 in Owensboro. This picture was taken 1960’s, it was Sister Francesca Hazel who on May 2 before an OCHS Chapter meeting to hand over a check for $5,800 to designed and initiated the Contemporary Virginia Braswell, Director of the Owensboro Habitat for Humanity office, and Woman program with the assistance of Dr. to coordinate work and fund raiser plans. All of the 30+ members were not in Philip Law, a Chicago psychiatrist and surgeon. Today, Sister Rose Marita offers six or this picture, but shown here are from left, front row: Back row: HFH Adviser Bev seven non-credit classes; her students are men and women with diverse backgrounds. Howard, Photo by Mel Howard They enroll because the atmosphere of relaxed group learning. Several have commented that going to class is a treat and that they enjoy the lively book discussions that ensue. The $5,800 given to HFH on May 2 came from a variety of sources. $1,000 was One of Sister’s more memorable students was a retired public school teacher and self- given to the OCHS Habitat for Humanity chapter by the school’s National Honor Society professed lover of lifelong learning. Marjorie enrolled in Contemporary Woman classes which has fund raisers to support a worthy cause each school year; this year they chose until she was 101 years old. the OCHS Habitat group. $4,300 of the amount came from the Diocese of Owensboro’s Most of the Contemporary Woman classes are held during the spring and fall se- Disciples Response Fund. OCHS Habitat for Humanity Chapter adviser Bev Howard, mesters; these groups meet once a week for six weeks. Other groups meet monthly. an OCHS counselor, applied for the grant and the app was accepted. The balance of Some classes are held in the evening, others during daytime hours. There are also the $5,800 came from members dues, and the members own fund raisers: bake sales, shorter summer sessions. A recent summer class with about 17 registered participants yard work, and house cleaning. The HFH Chapter planned to participate in Daviess explored the concept of “Tolerant Oppression” based on the book by Dr. Scott County’s Cash For Trash to make $500 by picking up trash along 10 miles of highway Hampton. Other programs deal with environmental, cultural, or spiritual in May, 2011. Mrs. Howard said issues. Some books the groups have examined include those written by that the OCHS students have been renowned authors such as John O’Donohue, Joan Chittister, Eckhart Tolle, working on the house since March John Dear, and Brian Swimme. Sister has also created programs around the 19. She said, “The first day of work life and writings of three women doctors of the Catholic Church, the life and we had 13 OCHS students work- writings of Thomas Merton, and a “Soul Gardening” series which features ing on House #95. On an average reflections, journaling, and periods of silence and meditation. work day since then, we have 6 to 7 Class participants agree that Sr. Rose Marita is a born teacher. One of her OCHS students working on House students likened Sister’s interest in educating adults to that of the Ursuline #95.” founder Saint Angela Merici. In the 16th century, Saint Angela organized groups of women who met regularly to pray, to teach by example, and to In The Spotlight minister to the spiritual and corporal needs of the community of Brescia, In the picture at left, is Jacob Fischer, left, who received Italy. the SLIM Award Certificate of An Owensboro native, Sister Rose Marita grew up in Blessed Mother Recognition for Faithful Service parish. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Therese Oberst O’Bryan and the and Commitment at my Parish late Marion Albin O’Bryan. Her brother siblings include Marion, Joe, and May 29, 2011, with Father Pete David. Hughes. Submitted Photo

St. Mary High School Choir Students Continue 31 Study of Vocal Music PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Mary High School Senior Isabelle LaBarge recently auditioned for the Department of Music at Western Kentucky University. She has been accepted to the university and the department where she will major in Music Education. Isabelle is the daughter of Felicia and Matt LaBarge. Sophomore Andrew Durham was recently accepted by audition to attend the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts in the area of vocal music. Over 1,600 students audition for this three week intensive program in areas such as instrumental music, vocal music, art, dance, and musical theatre. Only 225 students are accepted into the program each year. Andrew is the son of Elizabeth and Jeff Durham. The St. Mary Choral Music Program is under the direction of Mr. Brant Veal.

Thanks For Everything, Joan! OCHS Sciences teacher Joan Perry teaching one of her classes in recent years. Ms Perry, after sponsoring seven classes and teaching innumerable classes and students, is retiring -- 42 years after coming to Catholic high. Former student Chris Reid said of Ms. Perry: Her lessons “ ... Were great lessons for me --believe in everyone’s potential; inspire them to be great; work hard to follow the Christian path; weed your life when needed and share time and talents with others. You will reap what you sow in life.” OCHS Photo

OCHS’s Mr. Resilient Joins Statewide Honors Team Do you remember that Last Supper Commemoration scene in the movie “Rudy” On Holy Thursday thirteen senior boys at Owensboro Catholic High School when the unlikely hero was presented a commemoration of the events of the first Holy Thursday. As they carried off the field? Ow- entered one by one and joined the center figure, Fr. Brad Whistle and OCHS faculty member Jeff Fritz narrated each individual story. Pictured here from ensboro Catholic Football left to right are Luke Richardson, Nolan Miller, Josh Hayden, Jonathan Higdon, Aces’ running back Eric Chase Kauffield, Seth Todd, Alex Dotsey, Zach Brett, Matthew Jacobs, Andy May lived out that moment Johnson, Ben Franey, Sam Thompson and Alex Vaughan. Submitted by Mary in OC’s state championship Hilda McFarland football season in the Fall of 2010. Eric, a special T w i c e needs student, has been a model performer during Blessed his four seasons with the Father John Aces. His dream was to OCHS senior Eric May posed with OCHS football Okoro baptized score a touchdown and in Coach John Edge, right, and Tom Leach. Submitted two week old week two, in a win over Photo twins, Reese and Warren East, Eric ran the Leach All-Resilient Team. Tom Leach, the UK Network Jackson Abney, ball into the end zone to children of Greg play-by-play radio announcer now known as “The Voice and Sherry see that dream come true. of The Wildcats,” also writes The Leach Report, a popular Abney members And after the game, Eric’s column and blog among the Big Blue Nation. Read more of St Sebastian teammates carried him off about the All Resilient Team at http://www.tomleachky. Parish May 22 the field. com/All_Resilient_Team.html. at Calhoun Ky. On May 6, 2011, OCHS Congratulations to Eric May on being named to the Jerry Abney anounced that Eric May Tom Leach All-Resilient Team. Photo had been named to Tom 32 Henderson Natives Ordained to the Priesthood Diocese of Owensboro ordains one; Domini- cans ordain one By Larena Lawson, Serra Communications Two new, young priests were ordained to the priesthood in May, both hailing from Henderson, Kentucky. One called to the diocesan priesthood for the Diocese of Owensboro, the other to the Dominican Order of Friars Preachers in the Province of St. Joseph. Father Ryan Harpole calls St. Michael in Sebree his home parish, but has also attended Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Henderson and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Waverly with his grandparents. Father Austin Father Ryan Harpole received a round of applause Dominic Iitke, O.P. is a native of Holy Name after his ordination on May 21 at Blessed Mother of Jesus Parish. Keith and Sandy Harpole and Church in Owensboro. Fred and Nancy Litke of Henderson rejoiced, At right, Father Austin Dominic Litke, O.P., ordained along with many others, from here in Kentucky to the priesthood by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, JCD, May 27th at St. Dominic Church in Washington, to Washington, D.C., at the celebrations of their D.C., conferred his priestly blessing to his parents , sons’ ordinations to the holy priesthood. Dr. Fred and Nancy Litke. Submitted Photos toward God, our beatitude.” in the process of fulfilling our ultimate the sculptor of life, the Holy Spirit, has The Freedom of Man Our freedom is found within our ability vocation. A vital concept to realize is the ability to sculpt with materials that By Ronnie Santana, to reason. This innate human trait is found that, intrinsically united with the pursuit can assist the sculptor in becoming the Owensboro semi- among all people. Society functions on the of fulfilling our ultimate vocation, is the masterpiece that he has in mind. We can narian very basic principle that people choose to pursuit for our own sanctification. Our radically and significantly participate fully By nature, man do what they do and are thus held respon- innate desire to be happy can be associ- in our own creation by choosing what is has always been free sible for their actions. As its keystone, ated with our desire to be sanctified and good. Thus it can also be said that when and as a result, free- civil law presupposes this truth. Generally, the desire for our own sanctification is a we choose against what is good, we reject dom is an integral in a society with civil law, someone has desire shared by the Father himself. This the Holy Spirit along with all the good and necessary part acted unjustly when they have violated belief lays the foundation for what Saint that He offers. Consequently, we become of our humanity; we the law of the society. Therefore if caught Augustine defines as “predisposing grace.” primarily responsible for the destruction would be different and ample evidence is presented, that indi- Predisposing grace is grace that God gives of our own humanity. To choose to sin is creatures altogether vidual must pay a penalty for his actions. to us without merit or necessity but out of to assist the force of destruction, and to without freedom. We The individual in this case has no choice sheer love. He lovingly wills that we be choose the good is to assist the force of would lack the abil- but to bear the responsibility of his actions reunited with him and so out of that love creation. ity to be ourselves because he has committed the crime. If he he provides us with the means of inner The Church desperately urges its faith- and additionally, we would be unable to was a good citizen, he would have known sanctification. Yet he does not impose his ful to see that the end of freedom is attain- find commonalities among others, or to what constitutes a crime in his society and will upon us, force our hand, or manipulate ing truth and goodness which is begotten even associate with our fellow brethren. should have avoided committing it. It can us into doing what he wishes us to do. from God the Father. When the Holy Spirit Freedom provides the means for us as then be concluded that, in the eyes of the The predisposing grace that he gives us begins to work in the soul He has one goal individuals to define ourselves. It should city, the ideal or perfect citizen is he who enlightens our intellect which increases our in mind, which is to transform that soul also be noted that freedom derives its ul- obeys the law; for if the law is broken an awareness toward the essential conditions into Jesus. By becoming Jesus we take on timate value from the simple fact that God injustice has been made and the injustice for determining the morality of a particular all that the second person of the Trinity is himself has never violated the freedom of a must be punished. The same is true in act. which is truth and goodness. By becoming single rational soul. If God who is all good the realm of faith. Our actions are bound The moral dilemma that man finds Jesus we, in turn, are also in tune with the respects the freedom of an individual to to us because we will them into being himself in when he has to choose between will of the Father, which is the source of do as he wills, then man, who was created and so we bear the responsibility for the a good or a bad act paradigmatically il- all truth and goodness. The transformation in God’s image and called to follow in his consequences, both good and bad. The lustrates how important freedom is. When that takes place as a result of simply choos- example, must too respect the freedom of responsibility of our actions is intimately we choose to do what is good through our ing the good ultimately leads us to intimate his brethren. united with the freedom that an individual freedom we begin to cooperate with God. union with the Father. It should be noted According to paragraph 1731 of The has to choose between what is good and Through this cooperation, the Holy Spirit that union with the Father is the ultimate Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Free- what is evil. This means that freedom does begins to bestow graces upon the soul and vocation of man. Man was made to be in dom is the power, rooted in reason and not grant an individual the right to do as he that grace begins an inner metamorphosis. intimate union with God, yet in order to be will, to act or not to act, to do this or that, pleases. Living in freedom has more to do Through the freedom of man, the Holy in intimate union with God, human free- and so perform deliberate actions on one’s with the responsibility to do what is right Spirit is able to initiate a change in our in- dom had to exist so we could freely enter own responsibility. By free will one shapes than it does doing whatever you want. ner being and through that same freedom into that unity. Human freedom, when in one’s own life. Human freedom is a force The end of freedom is to unite us to we are able to participate fully in our own cooperation with the good, is a force that for growth and maturity in truth and good- God, which is our perfection. This makes creation. Unlike a sculptor who works on allows growth and maturity to take place ness; it attains its perfection when directed freedom a very important and vital tool materials that cannot shape themselves, Continued on page 33 joy, and goodness. That beatific life that never violated our freedom because to 33 The Freedom of Man was lived then with God, was lost by our violate the freedom of man is to strip him (Continued from page 32) this life, I have begun to understand that in first parents, but can be given back once of all that he is, and God who is all love, this life we have the capacity to radically end of the growth and maturity undergone more by God. In fact, God deeply desires who is all good, and all purity, would never increase these abilities. Freedom, through is to attain truth and goodness which stems to give us this gift. His love for us is so allow that which he loves most to lose what God, really does empower the individual from the bosom of the Father. intense, so passionate, and so pure, that in makes it so precious, our ability to choose through the right use of his faculties to Human freedom becomes perfect as spite of our failures he continues to give to love him freely. become the individual that God has in we, by choosing to cooperate with God us the opportunity to choose to return to In my life it has become increasingly mind for you to be, and so I will always by choosing what is good, become more Him. His desire is to be intimately united evident that the desire to be happy is intrin- know that if I cooperate with God, uphold perfect through God’s grace. It is our des- with us and as a result when we choose to sically united with the desire to be sancti- his commandments, trust in his mercy, and tiny, our beatitude, to be united with God do a good over an evil he bestows upon us fied. It was very difficult for me to come pursue him with all my being that one day and his divine nature. Faith is a journey grace that moves us closer to Him, closer upon this truth simply because my desire I will be able to be with him intimately in towards attaining what was once rightfully to perfection, closer to our beatitude. for happiness for a long time was being the beatific life. ours but was lost because of a choice made The freedom that man possesses inher- satisfied by the lesser joys of the world. It by Adam and Eve. Before the Fall, Adam ently has the power to define the possessor. wasn’t until I began to develop a true deep In Your Charity, Please and Eve walked with God and they lived It is through freedom that man can be held relationship with God that my capacity Pray for the Soul of Sister in intimate union with God. Adam and responsible for everything that he does. for being happy and bringing happiness Eve were living the beatific life, which Freedom gives us the means to fully par- to others began to grow. As this intimate Marita Greenwell,O.S.U. was a supernatural life full of love, purity, ticipate in our own creation or destruction. relationship delved deeper I realized that MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. We are who we are, we do what we do, God was helping me become freer, and - Sister Marita Green- In Your Kindness, Please and we can become what we are meant to looking back on how this began it seems to well, 85, an Ursuline become simply because God has given us me to be fitting and just that this liberation Sister of Mount Saint Pray for the Soul of Sr. and has respected our free will. God has should have taken place. God freed me so Joseph, died June Margaret Mary Mattingly, that in my newfound freedom I could love 21, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 65th Seeking a deeper him more than I loved him ever before. In C.P. fact, the very act of God freeing me is an year of religious life. spirituality? act of sanctification. She was a native of WHITESVILLE,Ky. - Are you seeking “more” in your spiritual journey? I have learned to value freedom simply Rhodelia in Meade Sister Margaret Mary Do you need help discerning what God might be calling because I, a former slave, have been liber- County. Mattingly, C.P., 80, you to do? Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? ated and given the means to attain the hap- Sister Marita born Mary Delphine Please contact Sister Martha Keller, Director of Vocation Ministry. She will respond to your questions and provide more information to you. piness that I have always innately desired. was an inspiration to Mattingly, on April 9, E-mail [email protected] Call Sister Martha at 270-229-4103 ext. 212 From experience I can say that the freer so many people, first 1931, in Knottsville, Read her blog: http://ursulinesmsjvocations.blogspot.com/ Visit our website: ursulinesmsj.org you become the more your ability to love as an encouraging music teacher, and then died May 10, 2011. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ursulinesmsj and to be loved, to be happy and to bring as the leader of the Contemporary Woman Her parents were the happiness to others, and to choose what is Program at Brescia College/University, a late Marion Ligouri good over what is evil becomes effortless. revolutionary self-esteem building pro- Mattingly and Mary Although the process is never completed in gram for women which she directed for Lillie Aud Mattingly. Baptized in St. Wil- Saint Angela Merici, Founder of the Ursulines 32 years (1973-2005). liam Church in Knottsville on April 19, She was a teacher at St. Martin School, 1931, she attended St. William Grade and In Your Charity, Please Pray For the Repose of The Soul Rome (1948-52), Mount Saint Joseph High School in Knottsville and Mount St. Academy, Maple Mount (1960-68), Joseph Ursuline Junior College in Maple of Sister Mary Evelyn Duvall, OSU MAPLE MOUNT — Sister Mary Ev- the diet kitchen at Maple Mount (1944-46). Blessed Mother School (1954), Immacu- Mount. She entered the Passionist Nuns late School (1970-71), and Brescia College Monastery in Owensboro on Aug. 14, elyn Duvall, 88, an She served elsewhere in the Diocese of Ursuline Sister of Owensboro, the Archdiocese of Louis- (1971-73) in Owensboro, St. Thomas More 1949, making her first vows on Aug. 22, School, Paducah (1954-55), as well as in 1951, and her perpetual vows on Aug. 22, Mount St. Joseph, ville, in Missouri, and for 34 years in New died April 26, 2011, Mexico until retiring in 2007. the Archdiocese of Louisville and in Mis- 1954. Sister was preceded in death by her souri. She was co-director of the Ursuline parents; three brothers, Joseph Ligouri at Mount St. Joseph, Survivors include four sisters, Cath- in her 70th year of erine Duvall and Martha Durbin, both Associate program from 1996-2002. “J.L.” Mattingly, James Robert Mattingly Survivors include her sister, Dorothy and Thomas Earl Mattingly; and a sister, religious life. She of Sunfish, Mary Davis, Leitchfield, was a native of Sun- and Frances Heath, Mountain Home, Hughes of Elizabethtown, nieces and Clara Ann Mattingly Aull. nephews and the members of her religious Survivors include three brothers, fish. Sister Mary Ev- Idaho; two brothers, Lawrence Duvall elyn loved to travel, of Louisville and William Pius Duvall, community. Charles V. “Binky” Mattingly (Thelma), The funeral Mass was June 24 at John William “Bill” Mattingly (Wilda) and was an excellent Brownsville; nieces and nephews; and the cook, seamstress and members of her religious community. Mount Saint Joseph, with burial in the and Richard Eugene “Gene” Mattingly convent cemetery. Glenn Funeral Home (Donna); a sister, Doris Marie Mattingly craft maker. She was a teacher for 44 The funeral Mass was April 29 at years, beginning at St. Lawrence School Mount St. Joseph. Gifts in memory of and Crematorium, Owensboro, was in Fulkerson (Stanley); and numerous nieces, charge of arrangements. nephews, and great- and great-great-nieces (1949-51), St. Anthony School in Browns Sister Mary Evelyn may take the form of Valley (1951-57), St. William School in donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Memorial gifts for Sister Marita may and nephews. take the form of donations to the Ursuline Funeral Mass and burial was at the Knottsville (1960-62) and St. Pius School, St. Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Owensboro (1970). She also ministered in Mount, KY 42356. Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cum- monastery. mings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. 34 Following Mary, Mother of the Church and Model of All Christians

Problems Solved Here Above, Father Ben Luther, Shrine Director, left, Strolling, Trophy in Hand: (l to r) the members who attended the conference were speaking with Teresa Garrett, speaker for the May 9 Tyler Farmer, Megan Alvey, Kelsey Conkright, Michael Crowe, Allen Rakotoniaina, Observance (her topic: “Devotion to the Immaculate Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina, Marty Crowe and Alex Riccio. Coaches Lorraine Riccio Heart of Mary”), and Sister Andrea Niehaus at Carmel and Susie Alvey and OCS Director, Ken Rasp, also attended the conference. OCS Home, Owensboro. Photo Owensboro,KY. - The OCHS Community Problem Solving Team competed at the 2011 At left, Teresa Garrett, a certified teacher, home school FPSPI International Conference on June 9-12, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Their project educator, mother of fourteen children, and a catechist Recycle OK?, was submitted in April after the team won the state championship. for St. Mary parish, Franklin, Ky., spoke on devotion to The team was judged on their teamwork skills and creativity as they constructed the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the May 9 17th annual a display about the project. They were interviewed about the project and participated Marian observance at Carmel Home, Owensboro. in several gathering events to showcase both their project and state. The team came in The Marian Observance is a program sponsored by the Diocesan Marian Shrine Committee. The shrine 4th at the competition. is located at St. Joseph Church, Bowling Green, and of a day. Hosted programs are when someone carries the title of “Mary, Mother of the Church and by Ginny Knight-Simon calls us for the facility. A sponsored program Model of All Christians.” Photos by Joann Bradford Wisdom is when we get the speakers and put it on. We have a wide variety of and the atmosphere are so soothing and calming; it’s a plea- Sheila Blandford programs that are pre- sure to be here each day. We have a wonderful staff, and I love St. Alphonsus Parish, St. Joseph, sented here each year. working with them. Sister Ann McGrew is the Director of Kentucky We also have opportuni- Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center, and she is the boss! She is On a recent visit to Mount St. Joseph ties for an individual to a very fair and open-minded person and she lets each person Retreat Center at Maple Mount, Kentucky, come and have a retreat know what is expected of them. At our weekly meetings we I talked with Sheila Blandford. who has with a spiritual director are able to speak our mind and not feel intimidated. She is been employed by the Mount in one way as well as a group. The interested in you as an individual not just an employee.” or another for 25 years. women’s retreat lead by Sheila met her husband of 40 years, Bruce, at a Youth “I worked in the kitchen for a couple Sister Cheryl Clemons is Club dance at St. Alphonsus. We have three daughters and of years until my babies were born then very popular.” five grand-children and feel very blessed that they all live I came back and worked in the infirmary Sheila told me that close by. as an Aide. I am now the program Coor- she was drawn to the “I feel like I’m right where God wants me to be doing dinator over Hospitality. When we have Mount because she is a what He wants me to do. I see so many people come here programs here at the Center we want ev- people person. “I love and love it and go away with a renewed spirit. I know eryone to feel at home. We do everything people and I get to meet What we do here is important.” we can to make sure the program, retreat people from all over the Sheila says her greatest blessing is the day she married or whatever is being presented is taken care world here. The grounds Bruce, the birth of her children and now being able to see of professionally as well as in a friendly her grandchildren grow up. caring atmosphere. We host many different Sheila Blandford, left, with Sr Ann McGrew, Maybe I’ll make some time for myself to go and linger churches and organizations for programs in some of the inviting swings and stroll the shaded paths. that last over night or just one day or part O.S.U. G K-S Photo ing in the Stewardship and Development 35 Title: Holy Cow and Ed, Too! Office. My first job was inputting informa- Author: Ginny Knight-Simon when you really think of it. People living tion in the diocesan data base. After that, I Published: 4/19/2011 9:30:28 PM; Pages: 92; Key- their natural, normal lives are so interest- was secretary to Tom Lilly in the diocesan words: dogs, Ed and Ginny Simon, funny, God, Holy ing. How people live - you just can’t script development office.” Cow, love, married couple, middle aged, Muffy, travels; that. All a writer can do is to show how WKC: How did the Wisdom idea Audience Level: Everyone people are. I love humor and I see a little begin? Who helped you create the Author Ginny Knight-Simon was born in the 1950s, humor in most situations. I love dogs, and office and the ministry? which means, she’s had the chance to watch the world our family has always had one. I just think GK-S: While inputting the infor- change in leaps and bounds. She went through the peace- they are grand little gifts from God. They mation in the data base and doing some loving sixties, the tumultuous seventies, the technological show their people unconditional love.” statistical studies, Tom Lilly and Bishop advancements (and cultural snafus) of the eighties and WKC: Why a book, Ginny? Why McRaith realized that there was a great nineties, and finally, into a new millennium. What has she write a book about Ed and Wisdom? population of people over 55 in our Dio- learned? Well, most importantly, that life requires a sense GK-S: “I have been writing a quar- cese. I was asked to write some articles in of humor. terly Wisdom Newsletter for 15 years and the WKC about seniors citizens. I would Holy Cow and Ed, Too! is a collection of true short everyone would say, “Well, you should stories, presented through the lighthearted and loving eyes of a woman who’s been go to their home or place of business and just write a book,” So I did! Holy Cow and there and seen that. In “On the Road to Mayberry,” Ginny and her husband, Ed, take a visit them and write a column. The WKC Ed, Too! road trip to Mount Airy, North Carolina—where Andy Griffith dreamt up his famous readers responded to my writing favorably, WKC: You observe people and TV show. In “Consideration for Others,” Ginny attacks the modern monsters known and so a committee to talk about senior write about them a lot. What are the as “text messaging” and “Facebook.” Catholics was formed. Those early col- things about people that make you Take Ginny’s word: life is filled with absurdities, small defeats, and tiny miracles. umns and the committee’s work was the notice them the most? Her stories are no different. In each of them, God watches from the sidelines. He exists beginning of the Office of Wisdom. In one GK-S: “I notice people, if they are in even the tiniest everyday detail of our lives. It’s never too late to turn to Him; it’s of those committee meetings about finding nice, kind, considerate and funny.” also never too late to follow a dream or try something new! Holy Cow and Ed Too! is ways to better recognize the contributions WKC: What’s Ed got to do with filled with stories that will make you laugh and cry; come take a trip down the road of of senior Catholics in our local church, it? life. Father Joe Mills commented about my GK-S: “Ed was just one of those columns and how they reflected the wis- changes in my life that I’d been praying dom of senior Catholics, and that the Greek for a while. I was 48 when we got mar- Diocesan Wisdom Coordinator Influenced To word for wisdom is “Sophia.” And so we ried…not what you’d call a spring bride! Write by People She Knows On The Job created an award, the Sophia Award, for Ed can do some funny things, and so I By Mel Howard our outstanding senior Catholics in every just started writing funny stories about When The Western Kentucky Catholic heard about Holy Cow, And Ed, Too! being parish. I’d like to say that the office was the things Ed did and the things we did/do published by Ginny Knight-Simon, we thought that it’s about time that our diocesan created by Bishop McRaith and Tom Lilly together and people like these stories.” staff’s own personification of Erma Bombeck’s humor and insights into human nature to put focus on the importance of seniors, WKC: Any new stories in your got her stories together in a book. We decided to ask Ginny about all this. and when I was asked about taking the writing portfolio? Can you tell us a little We contacted Ginny by email and sent her a bunch of questions for starters. In her position, I was a little skiddish wondering about a few? work for the diocese, she’s usually the one asking questions for her Wisdom columns if the job would last. That was over 15 GK-S: “I enjoy getting to know about the wisdom which senior Catholics have about faith and life. Ginny was not sure years ago. I am still interviewing people people. Everyone has a story and I like to what to say; she was at the mercy, so to speak, of the journalist. We just said, “Ginny, and doing stories on them as well as host- hear about them. People are always happy be yourself.” So here goes: ing events for the seniors of the diocese to tell you something that has happened to as well as motivation talks and retreats in them in their life. I try to be a good listener. WKC: Ginny, What kind of work did you do before coming to the parishes. I really like interaction with Listening to others gives them importance. work for the diocese? When and how did you learn about the idea people.” of working for the diocese? I think that people want to be quoted at WKC: Who and what have in- GK-S: “Well, I am like a lot of Americans whom I have some time in their lives, to have their fluenced you to write your stories interviewed; they work hard for a living, do their best, complete thoughts remembered, their experiences down? what they’re asked to do, earn their money. But the day came pondered about; people want to matter!” GK-S: “I’ve always liked writing. In for me when I had to face being laid off because of the company WKC: What is next in your life? school I would always opt for writing a downsizing the work force. I had several jobs before coming to What do you see coming in your fu- paper or story rather than anything else. the Catholic PC. I was a waitress, a clown delivery; I sold insur- ture? One piece that I wrote for a school as- ance and had a cleaning business, but the last thing I did was in GK-S: “ Well, I hope it’s not downsiz- signment in ninth grade was thought good Ginny Knight-Simon sales…selling auto glass to body shops in a 33-county area. I did ing! There are new stories on the horizon. enough for the whole school to hear. So, Any event no matter how small could lead promotional events for the company along with the sales. So, the decision to come to they asked me to read it aloud over the work here was a cinch; the diocese has only 32 counties!” to a story, or a talk!” school’s PA. That was really neat, and the WKC: Is there life after Holy WKC: Who hired you for what job here and did that first job change into reactions that people had to it showed me other jobs here at CPC? Cow? a little about how to write for people.” GK-S: “I’m not sure if I have another GK-S: “When the auto glass company down sized, I was left with out a job. A friend WKC: What relationships with of mine told me Fr. Tony Ziegler was looking for a secretary, so I talked with him and story book in mind or not. I still enjoy people and animals inspired your writ- being the Holy Cow (Coordinator Of Wis- he hired me here in Office of Worship at the Pastoral Center. It was hard getting used to ing? staying behind a desk everyday after being on the road, but I liked Fr. Ziegler and was dom) for the diocese, and being happily GK-S: “I think life has been my in- married to Ed, too!” glad to work for him. When Fr. Ziegler left the office and got a parish, I began work- spiration to write. Life is just spectacular 36 Boulware Mission Wins Grant From Ky Bar Foundation Come Celebrate OWENSBORO,Ky. - Boulware Mission was awarded a 2010-2011 KY Bar Foundation Grant in the th amount of $25,000 at the Fellows and Partners For Justice Society Luncheon on Thursday, June 16, St. Romuald Parish 200 Anniversary!! 2011.. Funds from the grant will be used in support of Boulware’s Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment program. This program benefits many court referred clients within the Western Kentucky area. Sunday, September 25 Jane Adams Venters (far left) and John Stevenson 2PM CST (far right) present grant award to Donna Mason Solemn Mass (CEO), Leigha Taylor (De- velopment Director), and Bishop William Medley, Presiding Alan Englehart (Board President) of Boulware Reception to follow Mission. www.facebook. com/boulwaremission; www.boulwaremission. org We extend a warm invitation to all!! Weextendaspecialinvitationto allpriestswhohaveservedhere, sisterswhohavetaughtorministeredhere, St.RomualdInterparochialSchoolalumniandstudents, formerandcurrentteachersandstaff, parishionersandformerparishioners,friendsofSt.Romuald, andourlocalcommunity to come and celebrate two centuries on the hill!! St.RomualdCatholicChurch 394NorthHwy.259 Hardinsburg,Ky.40143270Ͳ756Ͳ2356

“The Blessed Virgin Mary” Annual Marian Retreat Weekend Oct. 7-9, 2011 With Retreat Director Msgr. Bernard Powers The Blessed Virgin Mary not only has a physical relationship with Jesus but also a greater spiritual relationship. We also share a spiritual relationship with Jesus. The annual Marian Retreat includes opportunities for solitude, communal prayer, recitation of the rosary, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and Eucharistic Liturgy. The $175 fee includes retreat, meals, and accommodations. St. Joseph - Mayfield’s First Communion, May 1, 2011 Commuters can attend for $120. Deduct 10% if paid in full by Sept. 7. A First Communion group picture was taken after First Communion Mass May 1. Top Row: Nancy Wilson, catechist, Melissa Armstrong C.R.E., Brenda Willett, catechist; Middle Contact Kathy McCarty Row: Fr. Edward Colohan, Maleah Thompson, Grace Dobrose, Macy Rodgers, Iileyah Braxton, 270-229-4103 ext. 802 Amanda Greenwell, Fr. Kenneth Mikulcik; Bottom Row: Brock Glisson, Devan Sanderson, Caleb [email protected] Crosslin. Fr. Colohan, at left, is Grace Dobrose’s great uncle who was visiting from the Diocese Find a flyer online: of Bridgeport Connecticut. This will be our last First Communion Mass with Fr. Ken as he has been assigned to study canon law in Canada. Submitted by Melissa Armstrong. www.msjcenter.org 37 St. Mary School System Names New Director oratively with the Illinois Association of PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Mary School System has named Dr. Angela Gifted Children to develop and refine the Farmer as the new System Director. Dr. Farmer will assume her Response to Intervention module for the position on July 1, 2011. The SMSS Director’s responsibilities are Illinois State Board of Education. very similar in scope to those of a public school superintendent, Dr. Farmer and her husband, Scott are with the added emphasis on spirituality and Catholicity. “I am very parishioners of St. Thomas More Catholic excited about the spiritual and academic leadership that Dr. Farmer Church. They have three children, Max, will bring to St. Mary,” stated Mr. Jim Mattingly, Superintendent Grant and Claire. of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Owensboro. Dr. Farmer has “We feel extremely blessed at St. worked in educational administration for 10 years, with experiences Mary” said Mike Meredith, St. Mary ranging from her most recent position as assistant superintendent Education Committee Chair, “We have of Massac CUSD #1 to former positions with Pope CUSD as high Dr. Farmer becoming our new Director, school principal and superintendent. bringing her valuable experience and “We are excited to have someone with the experience and capabilities to enhance our already excel- background of Dr. Farmer. She received recognition at the state lent school. And, we’ve had Sister Vivian level for her work on improving academics at Massac, particularly Bowles as our interim director this past in the area of AP Courses. St. Mary has had tremendous success year, blessing us with her equally extensive academically and we are confident she will continue this trend go- and valuable experience and capabilities. ing forward” said Keith Dickens, St. Mary Education Committee I am very grateful for the leadership, Vice Chair and Chairman of the Search Committee. “Additionally, Rev. Pat Reynolds, Priest-pastor Of St. Mary School System wisdom, and energy Sister has poured we are fortunate to hire a local person who knows the community welcomes Dr. Angela Farmer as new Director Of St. Mary Schools into our school this past year. St. Mary is well.” a markedly better school because of her “I am very excited to have the opportunity to lead such an An adjunct faculty member for McKendree University, efforts. With Dr. Farmer, we will continue excellent school system,” stated Dr. Farmer. Prior to working in she also teaches courses in educational administration. She live our motto: “The Pursuit of Excellence administration, Dr. Farmer’s teaching career began as a high school is a gifted education Trainer of Trainers and worked collab- Through Christ.” chemistry and physics teacher where she applied the skills developed working as a scientist for Martin Marietta Energy Systems and Science Applications International Corporation. Daughters of Isabella Confer Degrees on Thirteen Members She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in biochemis- try from Murray State University. She also holds a specialist degree in educational administration from Murray State University. Her doctorate degree in educational administration and leadership is from Oakland City University where her research focused on the impact of Advanced Placement courses on ACT performance. Having completed Mind, Brain & Education training at Harvard University and a summer fellowship at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Farmer’s expertise is directed toward maximizing student potential for post-secondary success. Join us for Reflection Days

• Aug. 5 - “Hearts on Fire”

• Sept. 2 - “Instruments of God”

• Oct. 7 - “The Falling Leaves” • Nov. 4 - “Faithful Love” Submitted by Sheri Babbs,Vice Regent, Circle 258 of the Catholic Church, bringing spiritual benefits to their members and contributing to the common good • Dec. 2 - “Homecoming” PADUCAH,Ky. - On April 17, the Daughters of Isabella, St. Francis de Sales Circle 258, hosted the of humanity. First Friday of every month in 2011 Conferral of Degrees for thirteen delegates from The state of Kentucky currently has two established Circles in Paducah and Owensboro that work There will be group prayer, quiet time, lunch, faith Circle 258 and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Time: sharing, and a different presentation each month. individually within their communities and participate 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 241 from Owensboro, KY. Over thirty Daughters ______Reflection days will be led by Sister Ann McGrew, OSU. of Isabella members participated in the ceremonies, in the International Circle to strive for the develop- To register, contact Kathy McCarty: followed by a luncheon at the Pasta House. Fr. Tom ment of all that is best and truest in womanhood. If $15 fee (270) 229-4103, ext. 802 interested in more information concerning one of the includes [email protected] Buckman, chaplain of Circle 258, and the Sisters of lunch Service were guests at the luncheon. Kentucky’s established Daughters of Isabella Circles The Order of the Daughters of Isabella is an or in developing a Circle within your community or international charitable organization of Catholic parish, contact Sherri Speis (speisfamily@bedllsouth. women founded on the principle of its motto: Unity, net), Regent Circle 258 or Sheila Thomson (shei- Friendship and Charity. The Daughters of Isabella [email protected]), Regent Circle 241. Located 12 miles west of Owensboro on Hwy. 56 come together as a sisterhood to uphold the teachings 38 Marie Rose Winner of the John J McRaith Catechetical Award By Elaine Robertson ministry was with the RCIA process. OWENSBORO,Ky. - On May 9, 2011, Again Fr. Tony reports, “She has mentored Marie Rose from St. Romuald Parish in many parishioners in leadership ministry Hardinsburg was awarded the John J. by forming team members and by training McRaith Catechetical Award. This award adult leaders for small group faith sharing is presented annually to a lay ecclesial groups. She has shown by her example the minister in the field of catechetics. Re- importance of continuing formation and cipients are professional ministers working education in parish ministry.” for a minimum of 5 years in the Diocese Fr. Tony and the staff at St. Romuald of Owensboro in the field of catechetics know Marie to be a true team minister who such as a director of Religious Educa- works well collaboratively who gets along tion, coordinator of Religious Education, well with the staff from both the parish and Pastoral Associate, Youth Minister, etc. the school. “Marie is easily approachable Awardees are role models as outstand- and many parishioners feel free to call ing human beings who are committed to upon her for assistance in many aspects diocesan, parish and community service. of life,” Fr. Tony adds They show a deep sense of spirituality, Finally, Marie is a dedicated and faith- are knowledgeable, and are committed to ful disciple of Jesus who loves her Catholic continuing their intellectual, spiritual and faith and the Church. She is a woman of collaborative growth. Past award winners deep faith who has a great pastoral sense. have been Sr. Maggie Cooper, SCN, Carol She has played a pivotal role in form- York, Sr. Ann McGrew, OSU, Sr. Margret ing catechumens and candidates as well Marie Rose from St. Romuald Parish in Hardinsburg was awarded the John J. Ann Aull, OSU, Rosemary Payne, Sr. Julia as renewing the faith of many life-time McRaith Catechetical Award May 9. Here she posed with Bishop-emeritus John Head, OSU, Sr. Marie Michael Hayden, Catholics. McRaith and Bishop William Medley after the award ceremony in the Catholic OSU, Franki Durbin, Denise Long, Sr. Marie will be missed as a parish staff Pastoral Center. Photo submitted by Elaine Robertson. Rosanne Spalding, OSU, Danny May, and member, but this writer is sure that God Mary Helen Rhodes. will continue to use her to continue to bring about the kingdom. Congratulations to Marie and God bless you! Marie was nominated for this award by her pastor, Fr. Tony Bickett. In his proposing Marie for this honor, Fr. Tony said “She is an extremely faithful and dedicated servant of the Church and will be greatly missed by so many staff members and parishioners.” Marie retired at the end of May. Marie has been involved in the Church’s catechetical ministry for over 35 years and has spent the past nine years at St. Romuald Parish where her primary Walking Group Gets Moving In Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, there is a group of 10-12 parishioners that meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for 30 minutes of walking around “Spirit Hall.” Amy Wininger said, “During our warm up, we exchange prayer requests and give thanks to God. Our goal is to stay physically healthy so that we can better serve others. Our participants enjoy the socialization and some have seen improvements in their blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Some have commented on their increased balance. and builds community!” Back row (Left to right): Claudia Hatfield, Veronica Shankar, Mary Jane Scarbeau, Don Scarbeau, Our hope is that other parishes offer Fr. Steve Hohman, Allen Freeland, Amy Wininger; Front row (Left to right): Ed Parker, Barbara Parker, Wynne Bloom, Joan similar programs as it costs nothing Neighbors, Jean Thompson, Judy Freeland. Submitted by Amy Wininger Paducah Girl Scouts’Year Study of Mary Deepens Their Prayer, Devotion 39 Submitted by Sheri Babbs Photos: At the Shrine, PADUCAH,Ky. - Seven Girl Scouts from above left, - Front Row- Troop 809 were awarded the Marian Re- Grace Babbs, Alexis ligious Award by Bishop William Medley Wagner, Kelly Word, and Regional Girl Scout Director, Kathy Allie Nackley; Back Row Doup at St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro, on - Makenzie Garland, March 20. To earn the award, scouts from Olivia Romero Troop 809 spent a year studying Mary, After The Ceremony with the First Disciple. Grace Babbs, Maken- our Bishop at right, - zie Garland, Alexandra Goreing, Olivia Front Row-Grace Babbs, Romero, Beth Sisk, Alexis Wagner, and Beth Sisk, Kathy Doup, Kelly Word completed the requirements Olivia Romero; Back for the award. Row - Alexandra Goreing, The study included an in-depth scru- Bishop William Medley, tiny of Mary as a girl, mother, and a Makenzie Garland woman. The scouts, who are freshmen and a sophomore at St. Mary High School, The International Rosary, below, - Front Row- came to a better understanding that Mary Olivia Romero, Emily was approximately their age when Jesus Teitloff, Kelly Word, was born. The girls analyzed the many Grace Babbs; Back lessons that Mary teaches concerning chas- Row - Makinzie Garland, tity, devotion, service, love, prayer, and faithfulness. The scouts researched the way that Alexandra Goreing, Alexis Wagner other cultures revered and honored Mary. They also delved into the “Prayer in Thomas Merton intricate points of the Rosary and each of the Mysteries. and the Coming Season of Advent” Along their journey, several community members assisted the Weekend Retreat Nov. 11-13, 2011 scouts in their search for under- Retreat Director: Father James Conner standing of Mary. Caitlin Cum- mins, a sophomore at St. Mary Father James Conner is a monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani. College, led a discussion about He entered Gethsemani in 1949. He was a student under chastity. Rose Marie Weitlauf from Thomas Merton from 1951-55 during his years as master the Daughters of Isabella and Cathy of students. After ordination to the priesthood in 1957, Ray , teacher from St. Mary El- he served as undermaster of novices under Merton from ementary, presented how Mary had 1958-61. He attended the Gregorian University in Rome and influenced their lives. Father Dan- On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Troop made a pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Snows and the St. received a Licentiate of Sacred Theology. His past ministries iel Dillard, from St. Thomas More Church, provided their spiritual Louis Basilica. At Our Lady of the Snows, they prayed include Chaplain at Osage Monastery in Sand Springs, Okla., the evening Rosary at the Lourdes Grotto. They prayed and Superior and Abbot of Assumption Abbey in Ava, Mo. guidance and led them in Mary’s Stations of the Cross. Each of the Stations of the Cross and listed to the bells in the Father serves at Gethsemani as chaplain to the Abbey Retreat House. the mentors presented attributes Prayer Garden in the evening. They visited the gift shop that offered a wide range of Religious merchandise. Retreat begins 6:30 p.m. Friday. First meal is Saturday breakfast. of Mary that established a well- rounded understanding of Mary to Relaxing on the Creation Playground was one of the Retreat ends after breakfast on Sunday. the girls. highlights of the day. On their pilgrimage they toured To register, contact Kathy McCarty: 270-229-4103 ext. 802 As a service project, Troop and attended mass at the St. Louis Basilica. 809 organized an international When asked what about the study had the most [email protected] Rosary that was presented to the permanent influence on you some of the girls answers A flyer can be found at www.msjcenter.org St. Mary Middle School. The first were: half of the prayers would be led in • Beth Sisk- “We learned to cooperate and focus Fee is $175 for Spanish, French, Korean, Czech, our attention on the prayers as a group.” residents or and English with the response com- • Alexandra Goreing- “I finally learned to pray the $120 for pleted in English. Monica Kim, a Rosary!” native of Korea, and Thomas Zani- • Olivia Romero- “I pray to Mary more and look commuters. up to her and look up to her as a good model for us as Deduct 10% if paid novich, a native of Czechoslovakia, assisted the scouts in the prayer teenage girls in our faith.” in full by Oct. 11. service by leading the prayers in • Grace Babbs- “It made Mary a lot more realistic their native languages. and it made us increase our devotion to her as girls.” 40 Small Church - Big Message !

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OWENSBORO,Ky. - Fr. Brandon Wil- liams celebrated his first Easter Vigil at Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Sycamore Street here. Though small in numbers of parishioners, the cel- Father Brandon ebration was enor- W i l l i a m s c e l e b r a t i n g mous in spirit, joy Mass during the and song. Fr. Bran- Vigil of Easter, Retreat. Dance. don left members in 2011, at Blessed awe as he explained S a c r a m e n t Study. Laugh. once again the glori- C h u r c h , ous meaning of the O w e n s b o r o . Retreat. Pray. Triduum and all that Photos by Lavida Mischel St. Joseph Parish it holds for each of in Central City, Ky., brought us. 23 high school students Upon closing, it was obvious to to the Mount Saint Joseph visitors, that the Blessed Sacrament Par- Conference and Retreat ish Family had grown to love this new, Center on March 11-13 for young 6’4” priest, who delivers a 6’4” a retreat. The students message! enjoyed their stay. MSJ Photos

Chapel Baptist Church and I go to St. Joseph’s parish in Central Wisdom by Ginny Knight-Simon City. We don’t think being a mixed faith marriage has caused us Mom’s Love any problems over the years. Connie Arnett, St. Joseph Parish I think it has helped in un- Mom’s love was strong and deep. Central City, Kentucky derstanding each other’s phi- It’s a great masterpiece I recently visited with Connie Arnett losophy. We attend functions I’ll always want to keep. and her husband, John, at their home in at each church and we have Graham, Kentucky. I had never been to friends from each church com- It helps me get through the day. Graham before and the drive back to the munity,” Connie explained. When others seem so far away, Arnett home place was simply lovely. John Regarding marriage: “It’s I treasure the moments told me that his family, of Irish and English a two way-street,” said John. I feel her love. descent first settled there in 1792. “We both have different view- It’s a soothing as a sail “John and I have been married for 29 points and we try to understand years,” said Connie “We met when we them.” Of a snow-white dove. lived in Berwyn, Illinois in the ‘70’s. He “John is a very kind and Mom is in Heaven was Vice President of the clerical Workers caring person,” said Connie. This very day Union for western Electric and was active Eight years ago, I had an ac- But her love isn’t that far away. in politics in Cicero, Illinois. I was serving cident and broke both feet and an elected term as Berwyn’s City clerk at John And Connie Arnett. G K-S Photo an ankle. I wasn’t able to do a By: Daughter, Caroline Howard Goetz that time.” Office, and spent several years as a home- thing for what seemed like an eternity. John John’s is knowing the Lord and Con- Connie’s past employment history is based care giver to the elderly. cared for me very kindly the whole time. nie. very interesting. She also served as founder “I love living here,” said Connie. “I Living in a small community, people know Before I left for home, John, Connie and president of Roatomic, a Berwyn like the slower pace of rural life. When what’s going on and everyone helped us. and I all held hands and John prayed and based aerosol product testing firm which I moved here I was asked to run for an I don’t think John had to cook a meal for blessed me. On my drive home, I thought provided employment for hundreds of lo- elected city position and I could not say no over three months! about how very fortunate I am to know cal residents. She served as a police officer, fast enough! I wanted to slow down!” Greatest blessing so far in life for Con- good people like Connie and John. worked for the Illinois Attorney General’s “John is Baptist and attends the Corley nie is her Faith and John. Easter Brings New Members to St. Thomas More Parish 41 By Missy Eckenberg PADUCAH,Ky. - Fr. J. Patrick Reynolds, JCL welcomed new members to the St. Thomas More parish during the Easter Vigil. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The parish R.C.I.A. Director, Pat Cairney facilitated specific steps that move individuals toward union with the Church including: • Pre-Catechumenate – a time to ask questions when called • Rite of Acceptance & Welcoming – seek and gain acceptance of the Church; marks beginning of Catechumenate • Catechumenate – extended period of pastoral formation and guidance with thorough instruction in Catholic theology, morality, liturgy, and prayer • Rite of Election – sent by the parish to be received by the Bishop and connected to the larger Church; elected to receive the Easter sacraments • Purification & Enlightenment – coincides with Lent; call to conversion and repentance; time to reflect and “scrutinize” our lives; time for fasting, almsgiving, and prayer; Candidates will make their first confession • Easter Vigil – sacraments of initiation – Baptism with water, Confirma- tion with oil, Communion with the body and blood of Jesus, and sending forth to love and serve our Lord • Mystagogy – instruction until Pentecost, in light of reception of the Easter Sacraments, about living the Catholic Faith; time of deepening spiritual growth and incorporation into the life of the parish; Neophyte From left, Row One: Dixie Childers, Julia Childers, Cathryn Wolfe, Cindy Wurth, Lockie Herrold, year culminating in Anniversary of Initiation Rodney Herrold, Kevin Wurth; Row Two: Becky Glasby, Grace Ebelhar, William Yeisley, Adam The RCIA process will start again at St. Thomas More on Thursday Yeisley, Sarah Hoffman, Timothy Fossett, Michael Fossett; Row Three: Ernie Mitchell, Chad July 28, 2011. For more information please contact Pat at pcairney@ Rudolph, Dolores Webber, Fr. Patrick Reynolds, Sherece Boyd, Fr. Daniel Dillard, Aimee stmore.org or call the church office (270) 534-9000. All are welcome. Vaughan, Michael Hoffman. Not Pictured: Chris and Traci Jay. Photo by Missy Eckenberg New Pastoral Council Members Called to Serve at St. Thomas More Church PADUCAH,Ky. - On Monday, May 16, 2011 four new Pastoral Council members and one alternate were called to serve at St. Thomas More Parish. Through the discernment process, those who had been nominated spiritually considered the strengths and wisdom they possessed that would benefit the parish, and whether they were being called at this time. After two weeks of discernment, including informational sessions and prayer, members who felt called to serve, drew lots to see who would be chosen to lead the parish for the next three years.

St. Thomas More Parish Celebrates the Sacrament of First Communion PADUCAH,Ky. - Over 30 children celebrated the sacrament of First Communion at St. Thomas More on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass with Fr. J. Patrick Reynolds and Fr. Daniel Dillard. The children receiving communion for the first time were Danielle Argotte, Maggie Aydt, Brooklynn Belford, McKenna Brownfield, Grace Burgess, Sydney Carter, Claire Farmer, Hailey Froehlich, Will Gaines, Bryce Haas, Savannah Henderson, Madison Hodge, Colin Hrdlicka, Reed Kemp, Josh King, Megan LaClair, Max LaFont, Graclyn Largent, Megan Lorch, In the photo, from left to right - Dr Jim Shumaker, Dolores Webber, Sharon Michael Lurtz, Parker MacCauley, Celia Rose Mahan, Abby Nelson, Dylan Nevels, Brumlow, Don Page, and alternate David Althouse Nikolay Roof, Emma Schaaf, Rachel Straub, Leah Tyrrell, Emily Veatch, Hannah Waltmon, Zachary Ybarzabal. Submitted by Missy Eckenberg 42 Sts. Peter and Paul Graduates Fifteen Truth Seekers Retreat With English Mystic ‘Know where you came from,’” he re- Ursuline Sister Cheryl Clemons shared the spirituality of Caryll Houselander with (Continued from page 12) more than 20 women on March 25-27 during her annual Women’s Retreat at the Mount with their Interim Pastor Fr. Carmelo called. “When I can’t remember anything Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. Titled “We Are the Body of Christ,” the Jimenez. “One thing I know for sure is at else, I remember that. That’s what Jesus retreat focused on the 20th-century English mystic who developed an appealing spiri- this moment Fr. John is praying for you,” told the disciples. Go! Get out! Tell the tuality accessible to all seekers of Truth. The models Houselander offers are Mary, who Fr. Enoh said during his homily. “I am nations and baptize in my name. I say the gave Jesus to the world, and Jesus, who shows us how to be human transformed by standing here as a proud parent. I’m not same thing to you today. Get out!” he said with his familiar smile. “Go out and spread grace. physically, but on behalf of your parents In photo at right, Sister Cheryl leads the talk in words and pictures. She does a and the parish.” Jesus’ word. But know that these doors are always open. This is your home,” he different women’s retreat each spring. More than 20 women participated in the “One thing I want to say to you is what retreat. my mom said to me when I left home. concluded. Fifteen eighth grade students gathered around the altar as Fr. Uwem Enoh prayed the Eucharistic prayer during their graduation Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville on May 19, 2011. Fr. Carmelo Jimenez, Interim Pastor, concelebrated the Mass. Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. 13 Sisters of Providence celebrate “En Nombre de Dios” 50th anniversary Hospitality Thirteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Dear reader, this column failed to appear two months ago, be- Woods recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. They are cause The Western Kentucky Catholic is not printed in June or Sisters Susan Dinnin, Mary Catherine Guiler, Betty Hopf, Lawrence Ann Liston, Margaret Lynch, Diane Mason, Laura July. But this August, I offer these lines to memory of our past Ann McLaughlin, Mary Morley, Margaret Nau, Camille when we lived in our home countries, in relation to our concept Neubauer, Regina Norris, Maria Saracco and Mary Jeanine of hospitality as Latinos. Schubert. A few days ago, I reflected with others about our behavior in One who formerly ministered in the Diocese of relation to our way of welcoming others, these may be relatives, friends and Owensboro is Sister Margaret Nau, a native of Hammond, members of our own community. Each reflected in their words and gestures that Ind. She currently ministers as chaplain for Advocate Christ they try to receive or greet people of all ages, color and language. A feature of Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill. Latinos is to be respectful and greet others and is a part of our culture, that we Sister Margaret, the former Sister Jude Ann, entered the Sister Peggy Nau take into account the other or the other. When we travel to our countries, we Congregation Sept. 18, 1961, from St. Joseph Parish in Hammond. She professed realize we are very attentive to the other since childhood taught us to welcome perpetual vows Nov. 15, 1969. others. Our concept of hospitality is not exclusively for education ; we have She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in learned to be inclusive. When someone in another country comes to our “third journalism. She received a master’s degree in communication arts from the University world” country, we receive them with great care and respect We do not care of of Notre Dame, and a bachelor’s degree in pastoral studies from Loyola University. Kentucky ministries: Owensboro: pastoral associate, Precious Blood Parish their nationality, language, religion, or color. What counts is the person. When (1988-1992). Paducah: chaplain, Lourdes Hospital (1994-2001). Louisville: pastoral an American comes into our country, he or she is welcome; even the authorities associate, Christ the Healer Parish, Edmonton (1987). are hospitable, and help people feel good and safe. The hospitality of the Latinos Sister Margaret also ministered in North Dakota, Illinois, Indiana and Minne- in the U.S. is well marked even if we do not speak the language nor are of the sota. same color or share the same story. We continue with our values, respecting The Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of nearly 400 women religious, have others. their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located northwest of Terre Haute, Ind. On the other side of the coin, in the United States we are not all made Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of- welcome, and many are taken out of the country, put aboard a flight back to the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 19 states, the District of where they came. I must be clear that not all people of this country have the Columbia, Taiwan and China. For more information about any of the ministries of same feelings. There are also thousands who appreciate what Latinos bring and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, visit the Congregation’s Web welcome the many forms of multiculturalism in this country. Perhaps this paper site at www.SistersofProvidence.org. will continue with the next part of this idea, but I invite you to think. Thank you. A Historical Moment 43 By Tami Schneider MADISONVILLE,Ky. - It isn’t everyday that you get to take part in a historic event. Nor is it every month or every year. But every once in a while, you catch a glimpse of what it means to change the world one baby step at a time. This is what it meant for me to be a part of the first-ever Pre-Cana in Spanish in the Diocese of Owensboro. For some, it might have been just another marriage preparation retreat with “Spanish” tacked onto it, but it implied so much more. During English Masses, it is not uncommon to see different people approach the altar as lector or Eucharistic Minister. Many volunteer, so they take turns. However, those attending Spanish liturgy may observe something very different. The same people may serve time and time again. Is it because others are not willing to help? Are they embarrassed to be in front of the congregation? Are their hearts hardened? The answer to this multiple choice question is “none of the above.” The Church asks that those who minister be in good standing, i.e., in the state of grace. Many are not able to serve because, for various reasons and circumstances, they live as a family without the Sacrament of Matrimony. Some have found love and wish to In this the group picture are : Ashley & Norberto, Hermila y Jesús, José & Elpidia, Sandra & José, marry in their home countries but are unable to return. Others find Vanessa & Laurencio, Cecilia & Felipe, Angelita & Alejandro, Maria & Anacleto, Patricia & Salvador, themselves in tough economic times and cannot afford a wedding. Maria & Hector, Audelia & Ruben, Irvin & Johana. Submitted Photo And still others do not take married life In Your Charity, Please Pray For The Repose of the Soul of Fr. seriously and maturely or simply do not understand the importance of the grace of John Joseph Molloy C.P.M. as Rector of Immaculate Conception the Sacrament. Grace builds upon grace, Seminary in Bethesda, Maryland, and and this day in age, without a doubt, we From the Fathers of Mercy in August of 1963, he was named Pastor need more of it! Fr. John Joseph Molloy C.P.M., of St. Helen Church in Glasgow, KY and So, on April 16th, twelve Hispanic passed away Friday July 15, 2011 in served there until 1992. couples from all over the diocese partici- Owensboro, Ky. Fr. Molloy was born in Fr. Molloy became an officer of pated in a Pre-Cana retreat at Christ the Manhattan on June 7, 1918. He was the Fathers of Mercy in 1979 and served in King Parish in Madisonville. Some already son of the late Frank Molloy and the late various leadership positions until 1997. had a wedding date set and others came to Catherine Hughes Molloy. Fr. Molloy He was assigned to be Pastor at Our Lady learn more about what it would mean to get was the oldest of eight children He was of Perpetual Help in Jackson, Louisiana married in the Church. Some had already baptized on June 30, 1918 at St. Aloysius from July 1982 until July 1985. From been living together for many years and church in New York, NY. He attended 1985 until 1997, Fr. Molloy was Mis- had children. Others were just starting out. St. Francis Seminary in Staten Island, sion Director of the Fathers of Mercy, in Fr. Carmelo Jiménez explained to them the NY from Sept. 1938 to June 1939 and charge of the missionary activities of the meaning of the Sacrament of Matrimony, St Mary’s College in St. Mary, KY from community. In 2002, when Fr. Molloy’s the gravity of cohabitation and what a holy Sept. 1939 to June 1940. Fr. Molloy en- health became worse, he was transferred life as a married couple would look like. tered the Fathers of Mercy at Washington, back to South Union and assisted at St. He congratulated them for taking this step DC on Sept. 23, 1940 and attended the Helen church in Glasgow, Ky. Fr. Molloy to consider matrimony and encouraged Catholic University of America in Wash- was moved to Carmel Home in Owens- them to move forward. ington DC from Sept. to May 1943. He Fr. John Joseph Molloy C.P.M., Chris and Patti Gutiérrez also gave b. June 7, 1918; d. July 15, 2011. boro, Ky. in 2006. professed his first vows on Oct. 15, 1942 Fr. John Joseph Molloy is survived presentations about Blessed Pope John and professed perpetual vows on Oct. 5, at Queensborough, British Columbia. Both by two sisters; Eileen Murphy of Panama Paul II’s Theology of the Body and about 1945, Fr. John J. Molloy was ordained parishes are located in the Archdiocese of City, FL and Alice Walker of Watervleit, Natural Family Planning. Karla and Julio a Priest on June 20, 1946 at Our Lady Vancouver. In addition to his parish work, NY, and 38 nieces and nephews. He was Levisohn spoke about finances and budget- of Lourdes Church in Brooklyn, New he was appointed chaplain at Oakalla preceded in death by two brothers and 3 ing and Luis and Victorina Ajú discussed York. Prison Farm, Burnaby, British Columbia sisters. the importance of good communication. He was stationed at Notre Dame in on Sept. 23, 1954 attending to the spiritual A Funeral Mass for Fr. John Joseph All in all, participation was excellent and Manhattan, New York as Assistant Pastor, needs of prisoners who were on death row Molloy was conducted Tuesday July19, these couples went on to discuss the expe- then was stationed at New Westminster, awaiting execution. On Sept 25, 1954, 2011 in the Fathers of Mercy, Chapel rience among family and friends. It is our British Columbia Canada at Our Lady of Fr. Molloy was assigned to our Lady of of Divine Mercy at South Union, Ky. desire to hold similar retreats at least once Mercy church which also had the mission Lourdes in Brooklyn, New York as As- Burial followed in the Fathers of Mercy a year, and hopefully it will be necessary church of The Holy Ghost attached to it sistant Pastor. In 1960, Fr. Molloy served Cemetery at South Union. to hold many more! Ministros Hispanos Reunidos Quinceañera Celebrada En Mayo De 2011, 5 Imiages de los ministros hispanos reunidos en San Susan Parish, Elkton KY 09 de mayo 2011. Scottsville, Ky.

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Quinceañeera Rebecca Moser, celebrada en mayo de 2011, Scottsville primera celebración de Cristo Rey de la Parroquia de esta tradición, fue una celebración Durante una fiesta Mexicana a cabo en la Iglesia de de su decimoquinto cumpleaños. En partes de América Latina y otras regiones en las comunidades ... a sus órdenes Cristo Rey en Scottsville el 7 de mayo de 2011, los niños de la parroquia de disfrutar de la “Pinita y los de inmigrantes de América Latina, este cumpleaños adultos disfrutar de la comida. Foto presentada por se celebra de manera diferente de cualquier otro Catalina Uvas. cumpleaños, ya que marca la transición de niña a mujer joven. Foto presentada por Catalina Uvas. ¡Atención Adultos Jóvenes y Adolescentes! El Evento Local de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud Reflexión ... se llevará a cabo desde el 20 de agosto a las 10:00 am hasta el 21 de agosto a las 12:00pm en el Centro Católico de Campamento Juvenil y Retiros de Gasper River en Bowling Green, KY. El objetivo será simular una autén- tica experiencia de la JMJ, de ir caminando al sitio de la vigilia, acampar en el suelo delante de un gran escenario, ofreciendo música en vivo, obras de teatro de inspiración, mostrando la Vigilia grabado con nuestro Santo Padre, Papa Benedicto XVI, la catequesis, la adoración, la celebración de la Misa con el Obispo Medley y mucho más. El costo es de $ 25. Los jóvenes adultos de 18 a ¿Conoces los Métodos Moder- Decidir la 35 años pueden inscribirse hasta el mero día del evento acción ... en la mañana del 20 de agosto hasta las 10:00 AM. Las nos de la Planificación Familiar puertas abren a las 9:00 am, estacionamiento a las 8:00 Natural? AM. Para más información consulte nuestra página de Facebook (“Diocese of Owensboro Youth and Young ¿Sabes tú que los métodos modernos de la Plani- Adult Ministry *Official Page*) o llame a Robin Tomes ficación Familiar Natural (PFN) son sumamente efec- a 270-683-1545. tivos para evitar o lograr un embarazo? Son basados en años de investigaciones científicas, son fáciles de aprender y sencillos para usar. Ya son mucho más Retiro para catequistas avanzados que solamente contar días o usar el calen- Las oficinas diocesanas de Formación en la Fe y el Ministerio de la Juventud están facilitando un retiro en Sábado, dario. Son 100% seguros, no usan químicos, no tienen 13 de agosto 2011 en el Monte de San José Centro de Retiro de inicio con el registro a las 9:30. La jornada concluirá afectos dañinos y fortalecen la relación entre la pareja. con la Misa de Vigilia domingo a las 4:00. El coste para el día es de $ 10 e incluye almuerzo. El enfoque para el día se También pueden ayudar a las parejas que luchan con basa en el tema para el Domingo Catequético 2011: ¿Es esta memoria en de mí. Para registrarse o para más información, la infertilidad o los abortos espontáneos en una forma llame a Donna Biggs 683-1545 x 324 o e-mail a donna.biggs @ pastoral.org. También puede registrarse a través de la cooperativa con sus cuerpos. Para aprender más se página web diocesana: www.rcdok.org. Así que para un día de descanso pasado se centra en Jesús, por favor únase a puede contactar a Patti Gutiérrez a (270) 302-2782 o nosotros. [email protected]. 4 Un Momento Histórico Por Tami Schneider MADISONVILLE,Ky. - No son todos los días que alguien pueda participar en un evento histórico, ni son todos los meses, ni todos los años. Pero cada de vez en cuando, alguien pueda ver lo que significa cambiar al mundo un pequeño paso a la vez. Así es como me sentí ser parte del primer retiro Pre-Caná de la Diócesis de Owensboro. Para algunos quizá pareciera tan solo otro retiro de preparación matrimonial con la palabra “Español” agregado al título, pero en realidad implicaba mucho más. Durante las misas en inglés, no es fuera de lo común ver a varias personas distintas acercarse al altar como lectores o ministros de la Eucaristía. Tantos se ofrecen que tienen que tomar turnos. Sin embargo, los que asistan a las Misas en español puedan observar algo muy distinto. Las mismas personas sirven uno y otra vez. ¿Es porque otros no están dispuestos a ayudar? ¿Les da Ashley & Norberto, Hermila y Jesús, José & Elpidia, Sandra & José, Vanessa & Laurencio, Cecilia & vergüenza pararse en frente de la congregación? ¿Sus corazones Felipe, Angelita & Alejandro, Maria & Anacleto, Patricia & Salvador, Maria & Hector, Audelia & Ruben, están endurecidos? La respuesta no es ninguno de los tres. Irvin & Johana. Submitted Photo La Iglesia pide que los ministros estén en buen lugar, quiere Cristo Rey en Madisonville. Algunas ya tenían programadas la cita de su boda y otras vinieron tan solo para decir, en el estado de gracia. Muchos no pueden servir a causa de aprender más sobre lo que significa casarse en la Iglesia. Otros ya habían estado viviendo juntos por varios que, por varias razones y circunstancias, viven como familia sin años y tenían hijos. Otros, a penas empezaban su relación. El Padre Carmelo Jiménez les explicó el significado recibir el sacramento del matrimonio. Algunos se enamoraron y profundo del Sacramento del Matrimonio, les habló de la gravedad de la cohabitación y lo que es una vida quieren casarse en sus países de origen pero no han podido re- santa como pareja casada. Les felicitó por haber tomado ese paso para considerar el matrimonio y les animó gresar. Otros se encuentran en tiempos difíciles económicamente a seguir adelante. y no tienen el dinero necesario para la boda. Y otros no vean También Chris y Patti Gutiérrez dieron presentaciones sobre la Teología del Cuerpo del Bendito Juan la vida matrimonial con seriedad y madurez o simplemente no Pablo II y sobre la Planificación Natural de la Familia. Karla y Julio Levisohn hablaron de las finanzas y los entienden la importancia de la gracia del sacramento porque no presupuestos, Luis y Victorina Ajú discutieron la importancia de la buena comunicación entre las parejas. Al se les ha enseñado. La gracia se construye sobre la gracia y en final, la participación era excelente y al regresar a sus casas, las parejas empezaron a hablar de la experiencia este mundo, no cabe dude que necesitamos mucho más! con sus familiares y amigos. Es nuestro deseo llevar acabo un retiro de ese tipo por lo menos una vez al año Por eso, el 16 de abril, doce parejas hispanas de toda la diócesis y ¡ojala haya muchos más! participaron en el retiro Pre-Caná en español en la parroquia de • Roby, Pbro. Brian: Párroco de la Capilla del Rosario, Paducah, KY, efectivo el 14 Nombramientos de los Sacerdotes en la Dióce- de Junio del 2011 mientras sigue sirviendo como párroco de San Francisco de Sales, Paducah. sis de Owensboro Para el 2011 • Suvakkin, HGN, Pbro. Masilamani: Párroco de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón, SEÑOR CURA Russellville, efectivo el 23 de Junio del 2011. • Cash, Pbro. Richard: Párroco de la Parroquia de San Denis, • Thomas, Pbro. John: Párroco de la Parroquia de Cristo Rey, Madisonville, KY, Fancy Farm y San Carlos, Bardwell, KY efectivo el 14 de Junio efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. del 2011. • Trawick, Pbro. Greg: Párroco de la Parroquia de San Ambrosio, Henshaw, la Par- • Ibemere, Pbro. Julian: Párroco de la Parroquia de San Pío roquia de San Guillermo de Vercilli, Marion y la Parroquia de San Francisco Borgia, X, Owensboro, KY efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. Sturgis, KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. • Kalombo, Pbro. Jean Rene: Párroco de la Parroquia Santo VICARIO PARROQUIAL Redentor, Beaver Dam, la Parroquia de San Juan el Bautista, • Dillard, Pbro. Daniel: Vicario Parroquial de la Parroquia de San Pedro y San Pablo, Fordsville, y la Parroquia la Santísima Trinidad, Morgantown, Hopkinsville, KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011 KY efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. • Enoh, Pbro. Uwem: Vicario Parroquial de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales, • Kreutzer, Pbro. Dan: Párroco de la Parroquia de Santa Rosa Paducah y de la Capilla del Rosario, Paducah, KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011 de Lima, Cloverport, y los Santos Ángeles Guardianes, Irvington, • Harpole, Pbro. Ryan: Vicario Parroquial de Santo Tomás Moro, Paducah y de la KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. Parroquia Santa María, LaCenter, KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. • McBride, Pbro. Larry: Párroco de la Parroquia de Santo • Jimenez, Pbro. Carmelo: Vicario Parroquial de Santos José y Pablo, Owensboro, Nombre de Jesús, Henderson, KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. • Meredith, Pbro. Richard: Párroco de la Parroquia de San Pedro y San Pablo, Hop- OTRO kinsville, KY, y también Moderador Sacerdotal en Santa Susana, Elkton y Santa María • Bradley, Pbro. Ed: tiene permiso de jubilarse como párroco. Capellán voluntario y San Santiago, Guthrie, KY efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. de la Escuela Secundaria Católica de Owensboro el año escolar 2011/2012. • Reynolds, Pbro. Pat: Párroco de la Parroquia Santa María, LaCenter, KY, efectivo el • Mikulcik, Pbro. Ken: Estudiar la Ley Canónica en la Universidad de San Pablo, 14 de Junio del 2011 mientras continúa sirviendo como párroco de Santo Tomás Moro, Ottowa, Ontario, Canadá. Paducah. • Calhoun, Pbro. Jerry: tiene permiso de jubilarse como párroco y Vicario General • Riley, Pbro. Eric: Párroco de la Parroquia de San José, Mayfield, KY, efectivo el 14 efectivo el 1 de Julio del 2011. de Junio del 2011. • Reynolds, Pbro. J. Patrick: nombrado Vicario General, efectivo el 1 de Julio del • Riney, Pbro. Maury: Administrador Parroquial de la Parroquia de San Martín, Rome, 2011. KY, efectivo el 14 de Junio del 2011. Vía Crusis en vivo en la 3 Comunidad Hispana, Diócesis de Owensboro 2011 El paso de Jesús, ayer, hoy, y siempre hasta la Resurrección, junto a su pueblo Que sufre de mil formas en todas las sociedades del mundo. Esta presentación fue desarrollada por la comunidad hispana de la parroquia de Santos José y Pablo. Bajo la dirección de Cristóbal Gutiérrez Ministro Hispano, P. Carl, Párroco y P. Jesus encuentra a su afligida Madre. Juan R. Vicario Parroquial. Gracias por los esfuerzos al equipo La Comunidad Hispana de la Parroquia de Stos. presentador como los que apoyaron esta actividad. muchas mamas encuentran y ven a Jesus Jose y Pablo en Owensboro, en forma real presento sufriendo en sus hijos por varios motivos. el Via Crusis en esta Semana Santa. Jesus toma Esta vez en la presentacion Maria es retirada “En Nombre de Dios” su cruz e inicia su caminar hacia el lugar de la de la presencia de su hijo Jesus por uno de crucifixion. Foto por Luis Aju sus verdugos. foto por Luis Aju La hospitalidad Querido lector, esta columna dejó de leerse hace dos meses, porque el ritmo de su pub- licación del mismo periódico diocesano no circula en ese lapso de tiempo. Pero en este mes de agosto, quiero ofrecerle estas líneas para hacer memoria de nuestro pasado, cuando vivíamos en nuestros países de origen, con relación a nuestro concepto de hospitalidad como Latinos. Hace pocos días hice una reflexión con otros acerca de nuestro comportamiento con relación a nuestra manera de recibir a los otros, estos pueden ser los familiares, amigos y miembros de nuestra misma comunidad, cada uno refleja en sus palabras y gestos el gusto de recibir o saludar a las personas, de todas las edades, color y lengua, una característica del En esta escena la Veronica, representada Latinoamericano es ser respetuoso y saludar a los otros, es por la Sra. Herminia, de la misma Parroquia, parte de nuestra cultura que tomamos en cuenta al otro o a la hace presente la valentia de Veronica de otra. Cuando viajamos a nuestros países, nos damos cuenta aquel tiempo en estos dias, en que tanto Jesus sigue su camino sin desafallecer, nunca mostro de que somos muy atentos a los otros, desde niño nos ense- hombres como mujeres son torturados debilidad o indecision, fuerte y decidido de lo que iba a ñaron a recibir a los otros, en nuestro concepto de hospitalidad emocionalmente como fisicamente. foto pasar, a pesar de todo esto siguio adelante, ojala podamos no existe el exclusivismo por educación hemos aprendido a por Luis Aju aprender de El, ser hombres decididos en la vida. foto por ser inclusivos. Cuando alguna persona de otro país llega a Luis Aju. nuestros países del “tercer mundo” los recibimos con mucho cuidado y respeto, no nos importa de su nacionalidad, lengua, Jesus en religión, color, eso no cuenta lo que cuenta es la persona, una de sus c a i d a s , menciono un caso concreto cuando un Norteamericano llega h a c i e n d o a nuestros países, es bienvenido aun las autoridades son muy memoria de hospitalarios, ayudan a las personas a sentirse bien y en un las caidas lugar seguro. La hospitalidad de los Latinos en Estados Unidos de Jesus es bien marcado aunque no hablamos el idioma no somos del El, nunca mismo color ni de la misma historia, seguimos con nuestro se quedo valor, respetado a los otros. t i r a d o Por el otro lado de la moneda, en Estados Unidos no todos siempre se nos reciben bien, muchos son sacados de este país invitados levanto y a montar un vuelo gratis a donde corresponde, con tal de siguio su camino no sacar a la gente, ¿que ha hecho el pueblo Latino para no ser Habemos muchos observadores, solo obstante lo bien tratado en varias partes de los Estados Unidos? Debo miramos cuando Jesus pasa cerca, pero d o l o r o s o ser claro que no todos los habitantes de este país tienen los un buen hombre llamado Simon de Cirene que fuera. mismos sentimientos, también hay miles que aprecian los que fue forzado a ayudar a Jesus para llevar su Es una invitacion a nosotros para seguir con todos las traemos y formamos el multiculturalismo de este país. Quizás cruz, ojala el dia de hoy podamos ayudar a dificultades de lavia tenemos que seguir adelante. por Luis seguiremos con esta ponencia en la próxima, pero lo invito a Jesus y no empeorar la situacion. foto por Aju pensarlo. Gracias. Luis Aju 2 “Hagan esto en Conmemoración Mía” El Calendario del Monseñor Medley Mis queridas hermanas y hermanos, ayudar, pero nunca nos podrían decir cómo es en verdad el hambre. Podríamos ayunar para Agosto del 2011 “Lo que yo recibí del Se- por un día o dos, o hasta cuarenta, o tal vez 1 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo con el Grupo 6 de Sacerdotes hasta el punto de la muerte. Pero no es lo ñor, y a la vez les he trans- 2 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Misa de Jubileo, Carmel Home, Owensboro mitido, es lo siguiente: El mismo para nosotros aquí en Kentucky oc- Señor Jesús, la noche en cidental o en los Estados Unidos…nuestro 6 de Agosto 2:00 p.m. Oración Inicial, Picnic de Fancy Farm Picnic que fue entregado, tomó ayuno podría terminar con un banquete 7 de Agosto 10:00 a.m. Misa, Santa Susana, Elkton el pan, dio gracias, lo según nuestra voluntad. ¡La comida está 5:30 p.m. Celebración de la Vida Campesina, Sportcenter, Owensboro partió y dijo: «Esto es mi a nuestra disposición y en abundancia! 8 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo con el Grupo 1 de Sacerdotes Cuerpo, que se entrega Jesús de Nazaret llegó como un imán 10 de Agosto Reunión de la Mesa Directiva de la Conferencia Católica por ustedes. Hagan esto a la gente con hambre o dificultades, de Kentucky, Louisville, KY + M o n s e ñ o r en memoria mía». De la llenando todas sus hambres. Cinco mil Reunión Provincial, Louisville, KY William Medley, misma manera, después personas sin invitación lo siguieron a un 11 de Agosto Reunión Provincial, Louisville, KY Obispo de la Diócesis de de cenar, tomó la copa, lugar del desierto, sin pensar por lo menos 14 de Agosto 10:00 a.m. Confirmación, Parroquia San Miguel, Sebree Owensboro diciendo: «Esta copa es por un rato que no tenían algo de comer. 12:00 p.m. Confirmación, Parroquia San Miguel, Sebree (Español) la Nueva Alianza que Su amabilidad les fascinaba, los hizo sentir 15 de Agosto 9:30 a.m. Reunión del Comité del Personal Sacerdotal se sella con mi Sangre. amados y apreciados. Los únicos preocu- 1:30 p.m. Reunión del Concejo de los Sacerdotes Siempre que la beban, pados eran los ministros en su curso de 16 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo con el Grupo 4 de Sacerdotes háganlo en memora mía». formación. Ellos rogaban, “despídelos para 17 de Agosto 8:30 a.m. Reunión del Comité de Administración/Finanzas Y así, siempre que coman este pan y be- que puedan ir a los pueblos para buscar 18 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo con el Grupo 2 de Sacerdotes ban esta copa, proclamarán la muerte del algo de comer.” Jesús los replicó: “Denles 19 de Agosto 5:00 p.m. Picnic con los Seminaristas y Serra Club, de comer ustedes.” Señor hasta que él vuelva.” 1 Corintios Parroquia San Martín, Rome 11, 23-26 El pan que Jesús partió era imposible 20 de Agosto 5:00 p.m. Misa/Instalación del Padre Julian Ibemere, El apóstol San Pablo, en su carta a los según la matemática, multiplicando mien- Corintios, relata la tradición de la Cena del tras dividía. Y el pescado que bendijo se San Pío X, Owensboro Señor. La historia es contada por los escri- multiplico en canastas de hermanos. Jesús 21 de Agosto 10:00 a.m. Misa para la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud, tores de los evangelios de Mateo, Marcos, llegó con un mantel de la mesa ante cada Centro Católico de Campamento Juvenil y Retiros de Gapser River Lucas y Juan, aunque la versión de Juan hambre y sirviendo vino en las bocas de 23 de Agosto 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Horas en la Oficina de Paducah, Hospital de es distinta a los demás. En nuestra propia los sedientos. Para Jesús, cada persona Lourdes tradición Católica, el mandato del Señor era un invitado, su voz era la música de 24 de Agosto 6:00 p.m. Misa/Instalación del Padre Greg Trawick, de “Hacer esto en conmemoración mía,” bienvenido en los oídos de los rechazados. San Guillermo, Marion se hizo una tradición de conmemorar esta Y en medio de hablar de sembradores y 25 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Almuerzo con el Grupo 5 de Sacerdotes cena monumental diariamente en el rito semillas, tesoros en un campo, y perlas 27 de Agosto 5:00 p.m. Misa/Instalación de los Padres Richard Meredith de celebrar la Santa Eucaristía. Pero casi perfectas llegó una misericordia que sos- and Daniel Dillard, Santos Pedro y Pablo, Hopkinsville todas las iglesias de la tradición Cristiana tiene como el pan y que embriaga como 28 de Agosto 10:00 a.m. Misa, Parroquia San Pío X, Calvert City han continuado este mandato de Jesús de el vino. Hasta añadió, “Ya no les llamo 29 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Reunión de la Comisión Ecuménica de la Diócesis, alguna manera. siervos, sino amigos.” Parroquia Cristo Rey, Madisonville Ser humano es tener hambre. No tener Cuando se juntan los Cristianos para hambre es estar muerto. Sin embargo recordar la Cena del Señor, entonces, es nuestro modo de vivir como americanos imperativo que no solo recordemos esos en la prosperidad es tan algo que poco americanos bien alimentados que se jun- conocemos de la verdadera hambre física. tan con nosotros alrededor de la mesa y Nos consideramos más como máquinas. el altar. También tenemos que recordar La hora de comer llega y nos llenamos el los seiscientos millones de las personas tanque. O, tal vez calculamos la cantidad en el mundo, del pueblo de Dios, que de proteína o Vitamina C que ocupamos y hoy no tendrán lo suficiente para comer. por consiguiente nos llenamos el tanque, Porque cuando Jesús dijo, “hagan esto muchas veces en contra de la tarea de quien conmemoración mía,” seguramente tarnos unas libras de peso. Frecuentemente no hablaba solamente de la acción con el comer se hace simplemente por costumbre, pan y vino en la mesa. Hablaba también por sabor o preferencia. de dar de comer a los hambrientos, sanar Sin embargo hoy en día millones de a los enfermos, visitar a los encarcelados personas tienen hambre. Hambre física. Y y consolar a los tristes. Eso es lo que sig- nosotros estamos demasiado acomodados nifica actuar en memoria de Jesús. como para saber qué significa eso. No hay forma de ilustrar bien el hambre física Suyo en Cristo, al menos de que personalmente la hayas experimentado. Podríamos publicar o en- Obispo William Medley elevado el Cuerpo de Cristo como recién ordenado P. tregar fotos de gente con hambre, y las fo- Ryan Harpole elevó la Sangre de Cristo 21 de mayo en la Iglesia de la Santísima tos evocarían incomodidad, probablemente Mons. William F. Medley, Virgen. A la izquierda está el P. Jerry Calhoun, a la derecha el Padre. Andy Garner. algo de culpa, tal vez un sentido de querer Obispo de Owensboro Mel Howard Foto riid? Madr gas a y!!!! o Llle ntucky ¿N n Ken amos ee Junta ¡¡¡¡Nos

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P. Thomas quien celebra la misa y otras celebraciones en español junto con la Señora Maria Charlote, después de bendecir a las plantas, los toman para llevarles a cada una de las mamas presentes, haciendo honor al día de las Madres. La atención de los adultos jóvenes y los jóvenes estudiantes de alto! Evento del Día de Mundial de la Juventud Local se llevará a cabo 20 de agosto de 10:00 am a 21 de agosto a las 12:00 horas en Gasper Campamento de la Juventud Católica del Río y el Centro de Retiros en Bowling Green, KY. El objetivo será el de simular una auténtica experiencia de la JMJ de ir de excursión al sitio Vigil, acampar en el suelo delante de un gran escenario, ofreciendo música en vivo, obras de teatro de inspiración, mostrando de Vigilia grabado con nuestro Santo Padre, Papa Benedicto XVI, la catequesis, la adoración, la celebración de la Misa con el Obispo Medley y mucho más. El costo es de $ 25. Los jóvenes adultos de 18 a 35 pueden inscribirse hasta el evento y la mañana del 20 de agosto hasta las 10:00 AM. Las puertas abren a las 9:00 am, estacionamiento a las 8:00 AM. Para más información consulte nuestra página de Facebook (Diócesis de Owensboro de Jóvenes y Adultos Jóvenes Ministerio * * Página oficial) o llame a Robin Tomes @ 270-683-1545.