May 31, 2020 Pentecost

Pentecost Announcement—from Fr. Pat

My Dear Parishioners,

Why is this letter all in red? Because this Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost, and the color for the Feast of Pentecost is RED. Red is the liturgical color for the Holy Spirit.

So we are inviting everyone to wear red to church as much as possible this weekend.

This is a wonderful feast for us to celebrate as we begin to gather in church again. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit called the Church into being with a rushing wind and tongues of fire. The Holy Spirit will fill us with fervor as we return to Mass after these long months. We will not be able to shake hands or embrace one another, but we can show how glad we are to be together.

PLASE REMEMBER TO WEAR RED TO MASS THIS WEEKEND.

See You Soon.

Be Well.

Pax Christi

Contact Info while the office is closed: We’re here for you!

Fr. Pat Stewart 606-224-8566 pstewart@cdlex.org;

Melissa Holland 859-333-9926 mholland@cdlex.org

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions that provides answers about our return to Mass. Please review them and also watch the videos we’ve created that explain more about entering and exiting the church, being seated, safely taking communion and signing up in advance online to attend Mass. You can find these videos and all videos we post on Pax Christi’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-IblaZ4hpuyF_Up5mRoGw

How early can I arrive before Mass starts? At this time, you should plan to arrive at the church 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass to ensure everyone is seated. Music for reflection will be start approximately 15 minutes before Mass begins. When I arrive at church, what should I do? Please put on your mask as you leave your vehicle. There is only one entrance to the church through the double doors under the overhang as you can view in the image below. You will enter those doors and be given a mask if you don’t have one. Please bring your own mask if possible. Then, you will be guided by the ushers as to where to sit, which depends on how many people are in your household. Can I choose where I want to sit during Mass? The church is set up with sections for couples, individuals and families. You will need to sit in the appropriate section. There will be an usher to direct you as to what is available. You will be seated in the appropriate section beginning from the front of the church to the back.

May 31, 2020 Pentecost FAQ’s continued from previous page If I have trouble hearing or seeing and need to sit up front, is that possible? Yes, but come early as we are seating beginning in the front. Tell the usher that you need to be seated up front. If I attend Mass the first week on a Saturday but can't attend at the same time the next Saturday, who should I contact so someone else can take my seat? We will not be facilitating this process as we start back to Mass. If I haven't signed up online in advance, can I show up to see if there are seats available? We strongly encourage everyone to sign up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e49acae28a5fe3-paxchristi4. You can even sign up the morning of the Masses. If you do not have email or internet access, you can call the church office at 859-273-9999 to sign up. What happens if I arrive late to Mass? Will I be allowed to enter? Sorry, no. Please come early. I don't have a mask to wear. Can I attend? Yes, we will have masks to give out to those who do not have one. My kids are coming with me. Do they have to wear masks? Yes, all children should wear a mask unless they are under two years of age. Our crafters have made cloth masks for children and adults. I can't wear a mask because of a medical condition. What do I do? Sorry, but under those circumstances you should not attend mass at this time. Please watch the recorded Mass online. You can read the final question on the list for more specific details about the recording. Are we allowed to use the bathrooms in the church? Yes, but only one person can be in a bathroom at a time, unless you are helping your child. Only use the bathroooms upstairs. There will be Clorox wipes for you to wipe down anything you will be touching before and after (sink, hand rail, diaper changing station, paper towel dispenser, faucet, door handle, etc.). Do not flush the wipes in the toilet. Please throw them in the trash can. Is the cry room open? No, the cry room will be closed. Will the offering be collected? Baskets will be placed in one or two spots but there will be no passing of baskets. Are we supposed to respond to any greetings from Father Pat or Father Larry and recite the creed? Yes, only singing is omitted. How are we safely taking communion? We have several new measures in place to ensure communion is taken safely. What if I want to receive a blessing during communion? Is that allowed? Yes, we will explain how to do this during the Mass. Can I wear gloves? Yes, but you have to receive communion on your hand without a glove. What is the process for leaving church after the final prayer and blessing? We will dismiss by sections from back to front, and you will exit from the three single doors in the front. Ushers will direct you as how to leave Mass. Will the church still be open each day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m for private prayer? Yes it will, but it will depend on the daily Mass schedule. Will the church be open on Sunday afternoons for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament? No, not for the first few weeks as Masses start again. This may change in following weeks. Are any weekday Masses happening? Yes, we will publish the weekday Mass schedule on our website, Facebook page and in the bulletin. Is there a weekly time for Confession? No, not yet. At this time, please contact Father Pat by email at pstewart@cdlex.org to set up a time. Since we can't use missals during Mass, how we can follow along? Most of the prayers are familiar. If you have your own book with the readings and prayers you may bring it. You also can download the myParish app on your phone that contains the readings and more. Are printed weekly bulletins available? No, not at this time. You can view the weekly bulletin online on our website. It is posted by Saturday of each week. When will the recorded Mass be available? How can I watch it? A Saturday Mass will be recorded each week and will be available on our website and Facebook page as a YouTube link each Sunday by 9 a.m. Subscribe to Pax Christi’s YouTube Channel and you will receive email notifications whenever we post a new video. There will not be a live stream of Mass at this time.

Pledge (Feb 1, 2017-Feb 1, 2020 ATJ Campaign) Adjusted 1/17/20 1,150,698.45

Pledges received 1,010,741.53

Rec'd Over Pledge 77,555.22

Rec'd No Pledge 97,059.90

Transferred from OIFAM Diocesan 2010 Campaign 1,846.42

Transferred from Bldg Endowment 100,000.00

Restricted funds for Security/Phones/Internet 13,019.58

Interest Received 14,414.93

Total Received 1,314,637.58

Balance of Pledges Due as of 1/17/2020 (86) 139,956.92

Update on New Office Construction & Church Basement Renovation

As presented at the parish meetings on January 18-19, 2020 “ADVANCING THE JOURNEY” Capital Campaign

Received on Original Commitments since January 19, 2020 Report 16,589.97

Balance of Pledges Due as of 5/17/2020 125,517.92

New Extended Commitments as of April 26, 2020 122,733.34

Received on New Commitments 66,140.02

Rec'd with no Commitment 30,358.00

Total Received for extended one year 96,498.02

May 31, 2020 Pentecost

The sidewalk to the Peace Garden has

been restored and is available for

anyone wishing to visit the

Columbarium! Thank you for your

patience and flexibility during this first

phase of the building project.

Wow! Progress is happening

right before our eyes. Thank

God for the good weather.

It won’t be long before we

see the new building rising

up out of the earth!

May 31, 2020 Pentecost

Continue to pray for Pax Christi Family & Friends

Please pray for: Colleen Abel (friend of Marilyn Bryant), Matthew Allen (grandson of Bill & Carol Fowler), Billy Allison (father of Tamara Fitch), Heather Audas (niece of Pat Logdon), Vivian Barker, Mark Barth (brother-in-law of Alan & Cathy Johnson), Matthew Basanta (son of Doug and Carla Basanta), David Bayes, Mike Bohnett (son of Mike & Jeanne Bohnett), Linda Bond, Sally Bryan, Jamey Cashman (brother of Mathilda Young), Gregory Clements, Harry Cobb, Rose Coots, Patty Cox, Belinda Jo Crabtree (friend of Linda Ulanday), Jennifer Crabtree (sister-in-law of Linda Ulanday), Mary Dries, T.M., D.J. and M.M. (relatives of Mary Dries), Codi Dries (granddaughter of Mary Dries), Beth Ehlman (sister of Joan Tenfelde), David Fister (brother of Jane Williams), Kevin Fister (brother of Jane Williams), Edward Flaga, Jean Fields (sister of Helen Mattingly), Larry Fox (brother of Linda Kubik), Tim Fugette (friend of Marge Zimmerman), Mary Garrison, John Austin Guilfoil (grandson of John & Mary Lou Sauerborn), Mary Kay Gumberts,

Theresa Hart (sister of Meggan Conway), Brandon Hicks, (nephew of Cecilia Williams) Christine Hedinger, David Hellmann (brother of Mary Dries), Maureen Helt, Jim Hopper (son of Sally Bryan), Kathi Hume, Mark Hume, Cassie Hurst (friend of Lynn Mellott), Nancy Thy Huynh (daughter of Anna Nguyen), Jarvis Family (friends of Jeanne & Alan Dodak), the Jensen Family (family of Sharon Carty), Becky Johnson (former parishioner and friend of Bert and Carol Newton), Travis Kelly (nephew of Terri & Louis Horn), Austin Kelly (RCIA Candidate), Mike Kraft (brother-in-law of John Mattingly), Holly Kubik (sister-in-law Jack Kubik), Carol Maggard, Jackson Kunz (great nephew of Helen & John Mattingly), Judy Lima, Abigail Long (great granddaughter of John & Helen Mattingly), John Mattingly, Joe Mallek, Kevin Minor, Makayla Minor (granddaughter of Jane Hollis), Beth Medley-Coats, Carma Millikin (friend of Susan Harbour), Kevin O’Connor, (brother-in-law of Al Bonomo), Sydney O’Dea (granddaughter of Duby O’Dea), Ken Osborne, Andre Peloguin, Jayce Phillips (great-nephew of Tommy Tuttle), Bobby Potts, (friend of Susan Harbour), Amy Perkins (friend of Mary Anne Coleman), Madeline Prugh (friend of Mike & Jeanne Bohnett), Bo Renfro (family of Sally Bryan), David Riddell (brother of Susan Mason), Bret Ripley, Logan Robinson (great-grandson of Duby O’Dea), Jolene Seals (granddaughter of Tony Lovello), Mark Sherfinski (brother of Mary Ann Coleman), Ashley Struble (Seton), James Taylor (brother in-law of Sally Bryan), Lisa Jo Thompson, Jaqueline Tuttle (friend of Tom Tuttle), Tommy Tuttle, Clay Windgate (friend of Marge Zimmerman) Mary Wells (friend of Marge Zimmerman)

Mass Intentions— Listed below are the original Mass Intentions in memory or in honor of loved

ones and friends. The dates for which Masses were originally scheduled and also the dates for which they are rescheduled are included. Please pay close attention to the year. The attempt was made to reschedule them for dates /days similar to the original requested date although it was not always possible. Thank you for your understanding. We will post a new week of Mass Intentions in each bulletin. The full listing will be posted to the website; www.paxchristilex.org soon.

Note: Our last daily Mass was Monday, March 16. Last week in the bulletin we listed March 17—March 22. This is our second week of listing the rescheduled Mass Intentions in the bulletin.

Monday 23-Mar 12:00 William Tentis Rescheduled for Tuesday Mar 23, 2021

Tuesday 24-Mar 9:30 Irwin Simpson Rescheduled for Wednesday Mar 24 2021

Wednesday 25-Mar 6:30 Stanley Dyer Rescheduled for Thursday Mar 25 2021

Thursday 26-Mar 9:30 Pedro Castaneda Rescheduled for Friday Mar 26 2021

Friday 27-Mar 12:00 William Hemler Rescheduled for Saturday Mar 27 2021

Saturday 28-Mar 5:00 John G. McCrystal Rescheduled for Saturday Mar 13 2021

Sunday 29-Mar 8:30 Sam Hampton Rescheduled for Sunday March 28 2021 (8:30)

We welcome our new Deacon Ed Parsons! Deacon Parsons will be

Ordained on June 6. Although we cannot gather and celebrate with him

during his Ordination, let us lift him up in our prayers!

May 31, 2020 Pentecost

Masses for the Week :

PENTECOST Sat. May 30 4:00 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Pat Stewart—Eternal joy of Antonietta Borja

7:00 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman—All Parishioners

Sun. May 31: 8:30 a.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Pat Stewart— Eternal joy of Patrick P. DeLuca

11:30 a.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman—All Parishioners Mon. June 1: 12:00 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Pat Stewart—Eternal joy of Beth Horan 6:30 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman—All Parishioners Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13, John 20:19-23 Tue. June 2: 9:30 a.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman—Eternal joy of Barkley Blevins 2 Peter 3:12-15, 17-18, Mark 12:13-17 Wed. June 3: 6:30 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Patrick Stewart— Eternal joy of Antonietta Borja

2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12, Mark 12:18-27

Thur. June 4: 9:30 a.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Patrick Stewart— Eternal joy of Tom Schrodt

2 Timothy 2:8-15, Mark 12:28-34

Fri. June 5: 12:00 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman— Eternal joy of Andy Kosieniak

2 Timothy 3:10-17, Mark 12:35-37

Sat. June 6: 4:00 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman— Eternal joy of John “Jack” Sauerborn

7:00 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Patrick Stewart— All Parishioners Sun. June 7: 8:30 a.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman— All Parishioners

11:30 a.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Patrick Stewart— Holland Family Intentions

Mon. June 8: 12:00 a.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Larry Hehman— Eternal joy of William & Shirley Wright

6:30 p.m. Pr. & Hom: Fr. Patrick Stewart— All Parishioners

Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, John 3:16-18

Church Offices...Ministries...Meetings...

Rejoice! Church is open! However, the basement will remain

closed for just a little longer. If you need to meet with Fr. Pat or

Melissa, please contact them via email or cell phone to make an appointment. We are trying to maintain a

safe environment for our staff as well as our parishioners. Masks are to be worn at all times while in the

church building. Temperatures will be taken, frequent hand washing and use of sanitizer, as well as

increased cleaning will be in effect to help ensure a safe environment. We encourage Ministries and

groups who use the church as a meeting place, to continue to gather and meet via Zoom. We are working

on a plan to safely re-open the basement and offices. Stay tuned as our plans can change daily as

information becomes available from the diocese and healthcare officials. We certainly look forward to the

day when we can fully reopen Church. Church is truly you, and me, and we, and all of us together! We are

one with Christ! Together, we are, and will always remain united together as Pax Christi!

MASKS ARE REQUIRED WE HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY IF YOU FORGET YOURS

FINANCE COUNCIL

Offertory Budgeted 2019-2020: $12,000/week

Offertory for week of May 24, 2020: $10,874

We are reminding and encouraging those who are able, to continue your support of the parish. We still have basic expenses, such as building & grounds upkeep, equipment contracts, phones & internet, utilities & salaries. There is still work to do. In the midst of this unusual year, these mundane aspects of parish life go on.

May 31, 2020 Pentecost

Catholic Action Center Visit www.catholicactioncenter.net - Click on the “donate” tab. The Catholic Action Center Mailing Address for Donations is: P.O. Box #324 Lexington, KY 40588

Their current needs are: Monetary donations, bottled

water, juice, packaged snacks, & prayers. Items can

be dropped off at 1055 Industry Road, Lexington,

anytime.

Reaching out to our neighbors with

helping hands and

loving hearts….here’s

how you can help…..

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington

During this time, the primary priorities for our diocese is the support of our parish offertories and providing emergency assistance to Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities continues to operate the pregnancy counseling and adoption program. They have worked with women who had previously placed babies through the adoption program. They have turned to our staff to deal with the economic impact of this crisis.

If you would like to join us in this support right now, you can make a secure gift online at CatholicCharities.org or you can mail a check to Catholic Charities at 1310 W. Main St., Lexington, KY 40508.

God’s Pantry To donate or give to God’s Pantry online visit https://godspantry.org/give/ Mail a check to God’s Pantry: 1685 Jaggie Fox Way, Lexington KY, 40511 Or email God’s Pantry to find out if they have specific needs or if you can offer volunteer assistance. - info@godspantry.org

If you need help with food, call 859-259-2308 to set up an appointment to pick up a supply of food. Visit godspantry.org for more information.

If you are a Kroger shopper, you can designate Pax Christi to receive community rewards. It doesn't cost you a penny! Every time you swipe your rewards card at checkout, Kroger donates to our building loan fund!

Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com and type in or search for Pax Christi. We receive

quarterly rebates

Be sure to check out our website www.paxchristilex.org for information on returning to Mass. Also, there is a short video clip of the Advancing the Journey construction—taken from the air!