St. Mary of the Woods Parish Established 1845
Mass Schedule: Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Phone 270-233-4196 Thursday & Friday 8:00am Fax 270-233-5557 Saturday 8:00am and 4:00pm www.stmaryofthewoodswhitesville.com Sunday 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 8:00pm St. Mary School:
Confessions: Monday 8:30am, Saturday Phone 270-233-5253 2:00pm, 3:00 pm, or anytime by appointment www.stmarywoods.com Trinity High School: Marriage: Contact Fr. Brian Roby at Phone 270-233-5533 the parish office six months before www.trinityhs.com the wedding date. Rectory: Baptisms: Contact the office 270-233-4529
A.A. and Al-anon: Horn Community Center: Meeting Sunday 8:00pm, Cafeteria 270-233-5405
Mission Statement St. Mary of the Woods is a family of faith, committed to Catholic values, centered in the Holy Eucharist and dedicated to serving the needs of the universal Church with compassion and care. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019 Pastor’s Corner
Twelve Reasons From The Teachings Of The Church For Wanting To Spend One Hour With Jesus In The Blessed Sacrament 1. You are greatly needed! "The Church and the world have a great need of eucharistic adoration." (Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae) 2. This is a personal invitation to you from Jesus. "Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love." (Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Canae) 3. Jesus is counting on you because the Eucharist is the center of life. "Every member of the Church must be vigilant in seeing that the sacrament of love shall be at the center of the life of the people of God so that through all the manifestations of worship due him shall be given back ‘love for love’ and truly become the life of our souls." (Pope John Paul II, Redeemer of Man) 4. Your hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament will repair for evils of the world and bring about peace on earth. "Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Jesus and ready to make reparation for the great evils of the world. Let your adoration never cease." (Pope John Paul II, Dominicai Cenae) 5. Day and night Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because you are the most important person in the world to him! "Christ is reserved in our churches as the spiritual center of the heart of the community, the universal Church and all humanity, since within the veil of the species, Christ is contained, the invisible heart of the Church, the Redeemer of the world, the center of all hearts, by him all things are and of whom we exist." (Pope Paul IV, Mysterium Fidei) 6. Jesus wants you to do more than to go to Mass on Sunday. "Our communal worship at Mass must go together with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic adoration in order that our love may be complete." (Pope John Paul II, Redeemer of Man) 7. You grow spiritually with each moment you spend with Jesus! "Our essential commitment in life is to preserve and advance constantly in Eucharistic life and Eucharistic piety and to grow spiritually in the climate of the Holy Eucharist." (Pope John Paul II, Redeemer of Man) 8. The best time you spend on earth is with Jesus, your Best Friend, in the Blessed Sacrament! "How great is the value of conversation with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, for there is nothing more consoling on earth, nothing more efficacious for advancing along the road of holiness!” (Pope Paul VI, Mysterium Fidei) 9. Just as you can’t be exposed to the sun without receiving its rays, neither can you come to Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament without receiving the divine rays of his grace, his love, his peace. "Christ is truly the Emmanuel, that is, God with us, day and night, he is in our midst. He dwells with us full of grace and truth. He restores morality, nourishes virtue, consoles the afflicted, strengthens the weak." (Pope Paul VI, Mysterium Fidei) 10. If Jesus were actually visible in church, everyone would run to welcome him, but he remains hidden in the Sacred Host under the appearance of bread, because he is calling us to faith, that we many come to him in humility. "The Blessed Sacrament is the ‘Living Heart’ of each of our churches and it is our very sweet duty to honor and adore the Blessed Host, which our eyes see, the Incarnate Word, whom they cannot see." (Pope Paul VI, Credo of the People of God) 11. With transforming mercy, Jesus makes our heart one with his. "He proposes his own example to those who come to him, that all may learn to be like himself, gentle and humble of heart, and to seek not their own interest but those of God." (Pope Paul VI, Mysterium Fidei) 12. If the Pope himself would give you a special invitation to visit him in the Vatican, this honor would be nothing in comparison to the honor and dignity that Jesus himself bestows upon you with the invitation of spending one hour with him in the Blessed Sacrament. "The divine Eucharist bestows upon the Christian people the incomparable dignity." (Pope Paul VI, Mysterium Fidei)
29th Sunday in Ordinary TimePastor’s Corner Continued October 20, 2019 Twelve Biblical Reasons For Wanting To Spend One Hour With Jesus In The Blessed Sacra- ment 1. He is really there! "I myself am the living bread come down from heaven." (Jn 6:35) 2. Day and night Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because of his Infinite love for you! "Behold I will be with you always even to the end of the world," because "I have loved you with an everlasting love, and constant is my affection for you." (Mt 28:20; Jer 31:3) 3. The specific way that Jesus asks you to love him in return is to spend one quiet hour with him in the Blessed Sacrament. "Where your treasure is, there is your heart...." "Could you not watch one hour with me?" (Mt 6:21; 26:40) 4. When you look upon the Sacred Host, you look upon Jesus, the Son of God. "Indeed, this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life. Him I will raise up on the last day." (Jn 6:40) 5. Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will increase his divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with him. "I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly." "I am the vine and you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him shall bear much fruit because without me, you can do nothing." (Jn 15:5) 6. Each hour you spend with Jesus will deepen his divine peace in your heart. "Come to me all of you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you..." "Cast all of you anxieties upon the one who cares for you..." "My Peace is My Gift to you." (Mt 11:28; Pt 5:7; Jn 14:17) 7. Jesus will give you all the graces you need to be happy! "The Lamb on the throne will shepherd them. He will lead them to the springs of life-giving water." (Rev 7:17) 8. Jesus is infinitely deserving of our unceasing thanksgiving and adoration for all he has done for our salvation. "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive honor, glory and praise." (Rev. 5:12) 9. For peace in our country "When my people humble themselves and seek my presence... I will revive their land." (2Chr 7:14) 10. Each hour you spend with Jesus on earth will leave your soul everlastingly more beautiful and glorious in heaven! "They who humble themselves shall be exalted...." "All of us, gazing on the Lord’s glory with unveiled faces, are being transformed from glory to glory into his very image." (Lk 18:14; 2Cor 3:18) 11. Jesus will bless you, your family and the whole world for this hour of faith you spend with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. "Blessed are they who do not see and yet believe..." "Faith can move mountains..." "What is needed is trust." "Behold I come to make all things new." (Jn 20:29; Mk 11:23; Mk 5:36; Rev 21:5) 12. Each moment you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament brings joy, pleasure, and delight to his Sacred Heart! "My joy, my pleasure, my delight is to be with you." (Prov 8:31)
This is the sixth anniversary of perpetual adoration in our parish. 9,450 hours have been offered in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this year and, since 2013, 63,735 hours have been offered in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This occasion provides me the opportunity to thank our coordinator: Majella Mills, and our division leaders: Sandy Merritt, Hope Brey, Sharon Boarman, and Dottie Pogue. God Bless you for your ministry to the parish and God bless all our adorers!
Peace, joy and love, Fr. Brian J. Roby
In preparation for November, the Month of Remembrance… We are collecting framed photographs of deceased loved ones to display in the Church, during November, for the Month of Remembrance. You may drop off your framed photographs at the office or give them to Fr. Brian before or after Mass in the Sacristy of the Church. We would like to have these framed photographs no later than Tuesday, Oct. 29th by 4pm in preparation for set-up.
29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeBetty Mayfield Clark, Donna Moore, Mary Edge, Bud/Mildred October 20, 2019 Boarman, Joe Hardesty, Jordan McIntosh, Britney Gray Houston, Emily Payne, Ben Thompson, Brynnan Boarman, Hope Crabtree, William Millay, Stephanie Mattingly, Amy Onstott Bailey, Cindy Mattingly, Gabby Roby, Abram Turner, Bruce Howard, Thomas Wathen, Jeff Boarman, Ellis Edge, Lou/Martine Boarman, Penny Knott, Lawrence Wright, Sheri Clark, Augie Cecil, Charles D Payne, Easton Pedley, David Jennings, Ashley Johnson, Angela Ramirez, Donna Allen, Chad Roberts, Tim Harley, Aggie Davneport, Arthur Clark, J Edgar Evans, Robert Wilson Please call the office when names should be added or removed. In order to keep the list current, names may be removed at the Pastor or editors discretion. Our American Men & Women who serve our country in all parts of the world. Keep them safe O Lord & bring them home soon. Casey Brey, Tony Burch, Greg Roby, David Stiff, Adam Roberts, Michelle Roberts, Jody Roberts, Heath Conder, James S. Hunt, Phillip Mills, Todd Jump, Michael Bickwermert, Jacob Mills, Vanessa Clark, Robbylyn Young, Chris Young, Emily Merritt, Kathryn Dezember, Jared Ransome, Ezekiel Roberts, Brandon Johnson. Homebound receiving visits from the parish. Tony/Bernadine Dean, Ellen Roby, Dick/Genevieve Boarman, Ruth Anderson, Mary Ann Wright, Mary C Roby, Anselm Bickett, Joseph Donald Howard, Bill Rhoades, Donna McKinley
Nursing Homes: Cecelia Lafern Ling, Joseph Jody Morris, Margaret Beyke, Marcella Schepers, Edith Payne, Martha Rose Hagan, Dorothy Higdon, Elizabeth Hamilton, Barbara Sue Morris, Lucille Evans, H C Higdon, Doris Knott, Joe P Payne, Edna Lucille Payne, James Cecil
Holy Day of Obligation Altar Care October The Solemnity of All Saints st Deanie Midkiff Vigil Mass: Thurs., Oct. 31 at 6pm Ashton Bickett Mass on the day: Fri., Nov. 1st, at 8am, 12:10pm, & 6pm Flower Memorial Anyone wishing to put flowers in the front of the The Feast of All Souls altar in Honor or In Memory of someone the The Commemoration of All the following dates are available: Faithful Departed 2020: Feb 1-2; April 25-26; Saturday, Nov. 2nd June 6-7, 13-14; Aug 1-2, 8-9, 29-30; Mass at 8am Sept 19-20; Oct 3-4, 10-11 St. Mary of the Woods Cemetery Midday Cost $50. Call Debbie at the Parish Prayer at 12 Noon Office to schedule 270-233-4196. ST MARY OF THE WOODS To Make a Prayer Request On the Parish Telephone Prayer Chain CATHOLIC CHURCH Call one of the following: 10534 Main Cross Street, Norma Kaelin 270-315-8642 Whitesville, KY 42378 Alice Howard 270-233-5941/270-314-7675 Phone 1-270-233-4196 Fax 1-270-233-5557 Katie Christian 270-233-5081
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Feast of All Saints October 20, 2019 6:00 PM Saturday - October 31 Lectors: Randall Howard, Brenda Hagan 4:00 PM Saturday - October 26 Servers: Jacob Simon, Lilly Simon Lectors: David Connor, Krista Morris Musicians: Connie Servers: Dalton Howard, Allie Gerteisen, Gracie Ushers: Frank Hagan, Fred Barr, Charles Mills Mattingly and volunteers Musicians: Morris Family Eucharistic Ministers: Karen Onstott, Mark & Ushers: Dustin Merritt - Captain, Nolan Mills, Donna Dorth, Larry Goetz, Bruce Hagan Kristopher Howard, Bobby Howard, Brian Rhodes, Martin Millay 6:00 PM Saturday - November 1 Eucharistic Ministers: Trenton, Cassidy & Daniel Lectors: Maranda Ward, Paula Ward Morris, Emily Payne, Judy Connor Servers: Xavier Morris, Sabrina Ward Children’s Liturgy: Anna McDaniel, Andrea Musicians: Laura Aud, Cassidy Morris, McKenzie Roberts Ushers: Johnny Aud, Brenda Hamilton, Randall
7:00 AM Sunday - October 27 Hamilton, and volunteers Lectors: Pamela Hagan, Sam Coomes Eucharistic Ministers: Tommy & Vickey Servers: Jeremiah Millay, Audrey Jackson Fulkerson, Danny Knott, Ralph & Rose Bemboom Musicians: David Ushers: Phil Beyke - Captain, Michael Knott, READINGS FOR THE WEEK Gregory Taylor, Nathan & Colby Mills, Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Donnie Ward, Bill Howard Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Eucharistic Ministers: Megan Rhodes, Pamela Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Hagan, Kevin Foster Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 9:00 AM Sunday - October 27 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Lectors: Natalie Gray, Lori Dant Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, Servers: Will Jenkins, Noah Gray, Cole Roby, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Ian Roby Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Musicians: David & Group Lk 13:1-9 Ushers: Kenny Mills - Captain, Chuck Hardesty, Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, James Jarboe, Caleb Mills, David Turley, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 Corbin Mills Eucharistic Ministers: John Gray, Sandy Baker, Jesse Horn, Deanna Isbill, Stacey Fulkerson Children’s Liturgy: Ashley Fulkerson, Gina Boarman, Katie Abell, Brianna Rudisell
11:00 AM Sunday - October 27 Sat 8:00am †Stewart Payne Lectors: Bob Cinnamond, Kenny Barr 4:00pm †Anna Faye Keller Servers: Maxley Roberts, Samuel Johnson, Jacob Sun 7:00am †Florence Roby Johnson 9:00am †Beulah Robinson Musicians: Laura & Choir 11:00am †Jim O'Toole Ushers: Allen Bickett - Captain, Lou Mattingly, 8:00pm †Madeline Payne Deven Wathen, Pat Hardesty, Mike & Mon 8:00am †Dwight Somerville Leland Isbill, Bruce Roberts Tues 8:00am †Amelia Evans Eucharistic Ministers: Tyler Grant, Morgan Wed 8:00am †Catherine Demarest Kinsey, Christy Reed, Kenny Barr, Bridget Abbott Children’s Liturgy: Jeanna Siddons, Laura Thurs 8:00am †Paul & †Frances Burch Castlen, McKenna Greenwell, Parker Pearson Fri 8:00am †Martha Jane Westerfield
8:00 PM Sunday - October 27 Sat 8:00am †Leon Rhodes Lectors: Volunteers 4:00pm L/D members of the THS Servers: Volunteers Class of 1979 - 40th Reunion Musicians: Alicia Jones Sun 7:00am L/D J W & Maud Aud Family Ushers: Volunteers 9:00am †Derrick Christian Eucharistic Ministers: Volunteers 11:00am †Jake Coomes 8:00pm †Herman J Payne
29th Sunday in OrdinaryCarmel Time Home’s Annual Christmas Bazaar October 20, 2019 Saturday, October 26, 2019 Homemade baked goods, 4 raffle prizes (1-$500,1-$250, 1-$150, 1-$100), Barbeque chicken and burgoo. Drive thru or eat in 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Serving at 11:00 a.m. Come join the food, fun and fellowship! Faith Formation RCIA Adult Faith Formation Gather at 6:30 p.m. for conversation and light Scripture Study refreshments. Join us in the Parish Hall every Thursday, Oct. 22—The Liturgical Year following the 8:00 a.m. Mass to discuss next Oct. 29—Mary and the Saints weeks Scripture readings for the Mass. Join us Nov. 5—The Last Things for discussion and light refreshments. Nov. 12—Church History Biblical Walk Through The Mass Religious Education Scripture Study October 23rd—6:30-8:00 p.m. October 30th —6:30-8:00 p.m. This week we will November 6th —6:30-8:00 p.m. review Week One and November 13th—6:30-8:00 p.m. look forward to week two. Check out our Facebook Page for more information! St Mary of the Woods PREP It’s not too late to join, Baptismal Prep please contact Carrie Contact Carrie at the for more information. office to begin Baptismal Prep for you and your Child. Parents and Saints of the Week Godparents are asked to prepare for this Oct. 20 - St. Paul of the Cross important step in the faith October 21 - St. Ursula of our children. Oct. 22 - St Pope John Paul II Sacramental Prep Dates Oct 23 - St. John of Capistrano Some dates to note Oct 24 - St Raphael the Archangel October 24—Confirmandi and Parent Meeting Oct 25 - Sts. Crispin & Crispinian 6 p.m. Parish Hall November 2—Reconciliation Prayer Day 9 a.m. Horn Activity Room November 9—Reconciliation 9 a.m. St. Mary’s
REQUIRED PAPERWORK IS DUE AT PARENT MEETING Beholding His Glory Beholding His Glory Session 9: Connect Coffee St Mary’s Prayer Bible Study Group Talks: Jesus - “Behold My Glory”
Thursday, October 24th Long Trail Activity 7:15-8:30PM Tuesdays Room Parish Hall St Mary’s Cafeteria For more information, contact Susan Driskill Studying New Testament - @ 270-929-6522 or Cindy Mattingly Singing - Praying - Sharing Together @ 270-316-8434
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Sunday Night Youth Schedule NCYC Beef O’Brady’s Fundraiser October 27 Halloween Party @Horn CC, 5-7 PM Beef’s is hosting a Fundraiser for St Mary of the November 3 Saints Trivia Night Woods from 11 AM-10 PM on Mon, Oct 28. @Horn CC, 5-7 PM You can dine in OR carry out; go for lunch OR November 10 Game Night/Safe Environment dinner! No matter how you decide to enjoy your @Horn CC, 5-7 PM meal off from cooking—you MUST present the November 17 A Night of Thanksgiving fundraising flyer in order for St Mary’s to @ Horn CC, 5-7 PM receive the proceeds! Flyer available on our Youth Ministry Halloween Party website and social media OR call the office and Next week we’ll have a Halloween Party for our we can email you a copy. Can be presented on Sunday night Youth Gathering! Come out to enjoy paper or on your phone. Help support our youth some wicked tricks and sweet treats. on their journey to NCYC!
BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S
OFF HWY 54 AT 3189 FAIRVIEW DR * OWENSBORO, KY * 270-685-4969 BEEF’S IS HOSTING A FUNDRAISER FROM 11AM – 10PM FOR
ST. MARY OF THE WOODS YOUTH ON MON. OCT. 28TH
JOIN US AT BEEF’S FOR LUNCH OR DINNER (OR BOTH!) INVITE YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY & GIVE THIS FLYER (OR SHOW IT FROM YOUR PHONE) TO YOUR SERVER & 10% OF YOUR TOTAL BILL WILL BE DONATED!
TOO BUSY TO DINE-IN? CARRY-OUT ORDERS ARE INCLUDED & WE NOW HAVE A PICK -UP WINDOW! ON-LINE ORDERING AVAILABLE AT beefobradys.com
PLEASE PROMOTE YOUR FUNDRAISER BEFORE THE EVENT - FLYERS CANNOT BE HANDED OUT AT BEEF’S & WE ASK THAT NO ONE APPROACH OUR PATRONS ASKING FOR DONATIONS. THANK YOU!
Our fundraisers are held on Mondays or Wednesdays. To ask about setting up a fundraiser for your group/team, please email Stacy Bratcher at [email protected] with “Fundraiser” in the subject line.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019 St. Mary of the Woods & Trinity High School
Calendar of Events October 21 - 22 THS Volleyball District Tournament Horn Community Center October 22 SMWS Girls Basketball vs Cloverport Horn Community Center 6:00 p.m. October 26 THS Cross Country @ 2nd Region Regional Meet 9:00 a.m.
Scrip Hours Our Scrip hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday following the 4:00 PM Mass and on Sunday following the 7:00 AM Mass until 11:00 AM. Please know that if you plan to send your child to St. Mary of the Woods School or Trinity High School you may begin banking your Scrip now.
School Happenings Congratulations to Corey Hall, our first Lucky Angel winner. We still have tickets and if you would like to purchase one, please call the St. Mary of the Woods School Office. Congratulations, Corey!
All middle school and high school athletes are selling chances on University of Kentucky Basketball Season Tickets. Chances are $5 each. To purchase chances, please see any athlete or call St. Mary of the Woods School Office at (270) 233-5253 or the Trinity High School Office at (270) 233-5533.
We are accepting donations for the Trinity High School Thanksgiving Social that is November 9. We need auction items for the live auction, silent auction and drop boxes. You may also donate money and we will do your shopping for you. It takes so many of us to make these schools what they are and we are forever grateful for your generosity!
God Bless You All, Emily Hernandez Principal St. Mary of the Woods School/Trinity High School Trinity High School Bingo Trinity High School has bingo on Mondays and Thursdays in Owensboro at the Opportunity Center at 3560 New Hartford Rd. Sales begin at 5:00 P.M. and bingo begins at 6:45 P.M. We have pull tabs, special bingos, and a 50/50 pot. We also have a progressive raffle called the Queen of Hearts. The bingo hall is smoke free and has a concession stand but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks. We hope you can make it one night to play bingo and support Trinity High School.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019
Sunday Connection This is the first of two parables that Jesus tells in Luke 18 about prayer. (The second will be read at Mass next Sunday.) This first parable is a lesson in persistence in prayer. (Next Sunday's parable will address attitude in prayer.) While the parable seems to present prayer as nagging God for what we want, such a reading misses the point. God is not like the judge in the parable, worn down by requests and coerced to respond. The key is found in the description of the judge as corrupt and unjust. Since God can be neither, we must understand Jesus to be saying that if even an unjust judge responds to the persistence of the widow, how much more so will God listen to our prayers. God truly wants to hear our needs and respond generously. It is the final lament of Jesus that gets to the point of the parable. The lesson is about the persistence of the one who prays. God wants us to be like the persistent widow, staying in relationship with God, confident that God hears and answers prayers. Then Jesus laments, “Will such faith be found when the Son of Man comes?” In this lament, Jesus notes how easy it can be for us to lose heart.
29th SundaySt. Mary’s in Ordinary Community Time St Mary of Octoberthe 20, 2019 Outreach News Woods Weddings
Pitino Shelter Kitchen - Nov 2, 16 October 19 - Adam Roby & October is RESPECT FOR LIFE month. St. Mary’s Allison Speer 6PM Outreach will be collecting items for BIRTHRIGHT and ST GERARD LIFE HOME FOR WOMEN in November 2 - Brandon Kinsey & Owensboro. They are in need of the following: Baby Savannah Barnett 6PM
bath items, baby wipes, baby bottles, Good Start December 14 - Noah Rhodes & Gentle Baby Formula, size #5 baby diapers, new or Mackenzie Fisher 6PM gently used maternity clothes, gown/robe/house slippers. Please place donated items inside bins December 28 - Dakota Montgomery & located near entrances of Church throughout Oct. Allison Schepers 6PM
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! January 18 - Dakota Edge & Ariel Aud 6PM BUDGET NEWS February 8 - Travis Vincent & Checking Balance 227,368.97 Carrie Wilkerson 6PM Weekly Parish Budget Needs 22,075.70 Building & Grounds Fund 15,358.44 April 18 - Dylan Hardesty & Cemetery Checking 12,302.00 Abby Roby 6PM Cemetery Savings 83,696.00 Tuition Assistance 22,326.00 Parish Grief Ministry THS Endowment Fund 754,000.00 Our Parish Grief Ministry will facilitate a once a SMWS Endowment Fund 10,890.00 month gathering on Sat mornings. The next Build It Now Balance Due 747,483.00 session is scheduled for Sat., November 2nd at Stained Glass Restoration 14,861.00 10AM in the Conference Room of the Parish Office. The sessions will be directed by Martha 10/13 Regular Sunday Collection 21,555.25 Crabtree, a retired Counselor, who is from our Online Reg Sunday Collection 2,160.00 parish. You may RSVP by calling the parish Total Regular Sunday 23,715.25 office at 270-233-4196. Collection BULLETIN BITES Diocese Collections 2019 YTD “There was a judge in a certain town who neither Brescia University 430.00 feared God Catholic Communications 272.00 nor respected any human being.” Catholic Relief Services 330.00 Sadly that describes many people in power in the time of Jesus and in our own time. But Jesus CRS Rice Bowl 1,527.88 describes a woman whose persistence moves the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica 602.00 self-centered judge to render a just judgment. Notice Easter - Seminary 949.00 that Jesus does not say that the judge ruled in favor of Good Friday - Holy Land 512.00 the woman. Just that his decision was JUST. That is what the woman was so persistent to obtain. In Home Missions 380.00 contrast to that judge, God wants what is right and Mission Sunday 10.00 just for us. But that may not be what we want. We Opportunities for Life 357.00 should pray for God to reveal what HE wants FOR Peter’s Pence 220.00 US. Often our prayer is what WE want FROM GOD. Sick and Infirm Priests 895.00 When we are persistent in prayer to learn God’s will for us we grow in our faith. Such faith is not easy. ONLINE GIVING Even St. Theresa of Calcutta had periods of doubt, Are you interested in Automatic Withdrawal? but she prayed to discern God’s will for her and did it Any questions call Debbie at the Parish regardless of her doubt. We may not achieve the Office 233-4196. The secure site for parish- accomplishments and gain the notoriety of St. Theresa, but we can be persistent in prayer to know ioners to create an account is https:// God’s will for us. God does not ask any more of us www.osvonlinegiving.com/1674. than that. But he does ask that.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Donuts/Coffee/Orange October Juice/Milk 20, 2019 Join the Family Life & Social Committee for donuts, coffee, milk or orange juice in the Parish Hall after 7AM & 9AM Mass Sunday, Nov 3rd. Stop by & spend some time getting to know oth- ers in the parish while enjoying some St. Mary of the Woods 15th Annual great donuts. Variety Show Horn Community Center Date: October 26, 2019 Memberships Place: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Whitesville Standard $10 per month $115 for year Time: 6:00 pm Premium $15 per month $175 for year **Live Music including the Variety Show Guest $5 per visit (must be pre-approved) Band along with Singing, Dancing, Comedy Key Card $5 Fobs $10 Skits, and special performances by David Morris, Mark & Emily Clark Shelton, Monthly memberships must sign up for auto-pay Shrimp & Grits Bluegrass Band, and many using bank information. (routing and account more. Fun for the entire family! Concessions info) Yearly can pay Cash/Check/bank info. Debt/Credit Card add $3 fee. available. Ya’ll Come! No Admission charge but would gladly accept love offering for Please email [email protected] if Tuition Assistance. you would like a membership or have any questions about the facility. St. Mary of the Woods Nomination for Parish Council Membership
You are invited to nominate yourself, or another parishioner for membership on the Parish Council for a three year term of service.
Eligibility: Baptized Catholic, at least 18 years of age, active member of the parish, accepting of a position on the Parish Council.
Name of Nominee ______
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Church name & address: St. Mary of the Woods #604850 10534 Main Cross St. Whitesville, KY 42378
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