Divine Mercy Sunday April 8, 2018
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:30am & 10:30 am Weekdays: Tues.—Fri. 7:00 am Holy Day: Contact Parish Office
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Shaiju Thomas [email protected] (270) 625-9514
DRE: Debi Hopkins [email protected]
Youth Minister: Crissy Stevenson, [email protected]
Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected]
Secretary: Patti J. Bartley [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected]
7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191
PASTORAL COUNCIL Danny Ebelhar; Jason Elder; Jane Thomas; Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney
FINANCE COUNCIL Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the baptism for instructions.
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm;anytime by appointment.
MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin marriage preparation.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Friday’s during Mass, or anytime it is needed.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: If you know someone,
who is a member of our parish, would like to visit the sick,
homebound, assisted living or in the hospitals and to receive the
Divine Mercy Sunday
APRIL 8, 2018
Holy Week 2018
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NEW PARISHIONERS St. Mary Magdalene welcomes all newcomers to our Parish Family. We would be honored to have you as a member. Please fill out this section, cut out, and turn in or mail it to the Parish Office. We will send you papers for membership.. Name________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________
Minister to the Sick: Kevin Schwartz the weekend of April 15th
Monday, April 9th 7:00AM No Mass Tuesday, April 10th 7:00AM Anna Janisse Warren
Wednesday, April 11th 7:00AM David & Leah Mullins
Thursday, April 12th 7:00AM Vincent Ebelhar
Friday, April 13th 7:00AM Bob Elder
Saturday, April 14th 4:00PM Rick Stowers
Sunday, April 15th 7:30AM Bobby Millay 10:30AM Parishioners
SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE
It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes
right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this
Sunday’s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John’s Gospel, the
author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that you may
come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through
this belief you may have life in his name” (20:31).
The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that “[e]veryone who be-
lieves that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God” (5:1)—what we might
refer to as being “born again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for
this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when be-
lievers are born again through faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
4:00PM 7:30AM 10:30AM
Lector David Cecil Marcia Clouse Sandi Boswell
Altar Servers Emma & Sophie
O’Bryan
Wyatt Wethington
John Maddux
Jones
Ben, Nick and
Gabby O’Bryan
Eucharistic Ministers
Gloria McCarty
Rose Marie Cecil
Jim Gilles
Paige McGehee
Sara Burden
Jason Elder
Darlene Thomas
Michelle Clancy
Jennifer Byrne
Ushers/Greeters
Jim O’Bryan
Greg Payne
Sean McGehee
Kenny Clouse
Dan & Josh
Thomas
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10;
Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37;
Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26;
Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33;
Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
APRIL Church Cleaners: Becky Hardy, Nicole White, Amy Hartz
Jennifer Byrne, Kim Mullican, Alo Byrne, Leanna Byrne.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS for April 15, 2018
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Owensboro Catholic Football Gridiron Club
Deal or No Deal Fundraiser!!
Friday, April 20, 2018
Blessed Mother Parish Hall
$25.00 per ticket
Includes Food, Fun, & 2 beverages
Text or see Jim and Amy Hartz 270-314-3551 for tickets
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The community of believers was
of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35).
Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his
love is everlasting (Psalm 118).
Second Reading — Everyone who believes that
Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-
6).
Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples
with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Principal – OCMS
Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking applicants for Prin-
cipal at Owensboro Catholic Middle School. This position
is responsible for being the spiritual leader of the school,
guiding and implementing approved Diocesan standards,
administering day to day operations, and all business and
financial affairs of OCMS. This position requires broad
personal interface internally and externally. OCS is seeking
qualified applicants with a master’s degree with Principal
endorsement, must be a practicing Catholic, and have a
minimum of 5 years of teaching. Experience in administra-
tion is preferred. Please submit resume, cover letter, and
official college transcripts to Karen Taber, Central Office/
Human Resources, 1524 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro KY,
Bishop Soenneker Home – Certified Medication Aide
Bishop Soenneker has a job opportunity for a full-time and part
time Certified Medication Aide.
Qualifications:
Must be a Certified Medication Aide; but will train if
necessary
Ability to perform outlined tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and
background check Contact Details:
. All interested applicants may contact: Bishop Soenneker, 9545
Kentucky 144, Philpot, KY 42366, 270-281-4881
Divine Mercy Sunday John 20:19-31 “Peace be with you!”
Despite all that Jesus had taught his disciples, all that he had
done in their presence, all that he had endured, his death and
resurrection, they were hiding behind locked doors. They had
not lost faith in Jesus, but they we not sure what to
believe. When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his
Resurrection, he greeted them with his wish for them: “Peace
be with you!” And that is what Jesus wants for us. God, in his
infinite mercy, reaches out to us through the Sacrament of
Reconciliation so we can know true Peace. In the early church
the forgiveness of sins occurred in the context of a community
of followers of Jesus Christ. The story of Ananias and his wife
is such an event. Today the Sacrament of Reconciliation is
available to us in a private encounter with Jesus through a
priest who acts in persona Christi. It is an opportunity for us to
experience the Divine Mercy of God for us when we fail to be
all that He created us to be. When the priest speaks the words
of absolution, Jesus is saying to us “Peace be with you”
Giving your child every opportunity to succeed is high on
most every parents list!
We believe we can help your child by providing:
Religion, values, and morals integrated into the curriculum.
• An environment where your child can reach his or her
highest potential.
• A differentiated curriculum that will meet the individual
needs of your child.
• A setting where lifelong friendships are fostered and
developed.
• A highly qualified and trained staff in a caring and
nurturing environment.
• Extracurricular activities and athletics enhance the total
educational experience.
Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify based on
need. To discover more, contact Keith at Owensboro
Catholic Schools 270.686.8896.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Sometimes children acquire nicknames in childhood
that stalk them through adulthood: “Pinky,” “Boo-boo,” and
the like. This Sunday was once called “Low Sunday,” a step
down from Easter glory, and an unfortunate nickname since
Easter rejoicing goes on for fifty days. Traditionally this is
the day when the newly baptized put away their white
baptismal robes and returned to their everyday life after a
week of intense celebration. Of course, the goal was to take
up everyday duties with a very new point of view.
A long title for the day was Dominica in albis deposito,
or “The Lord’s Day for Putting Away the Albs,” so no
wonder the nickname “Low Sunday” arose. In the old
calendar it was also called “Quasimodo Sunday,” after the
first word of the opening chant, Quasimodo geniti infantes,
or “As newborn infants,” a reference to the newly baptized
taken from the Epistle of Peter. Victor Hugo’s bell-ringing
hero in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was abandoned as an
infant on the threshold of the cathedral of Paris on Low
Sunday, 1467, and named “Quasimodo” for the feast.
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WELCOME TO OUR PARISH If you are a visitor to St. Mary Magdalene, we want to
welcome you. If you are new to the parish, please call the
office at (771-4436) to register in the parish.
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
7:30-2:30PM
APRIL CALENDAR DATES:
08– Pre-selling orders for BBQ after Masses
08– All Youth Meet 6:00-8:00PM
11– Study of Sunday Scriptures after 7AM Mass
11– Finance Council Meeting 6:00PM
12– Parish Council Meeting 6:00PM
15- Pre-selling orders for BBQ after Masses
15– PREP
15– Middle School Youth Group 5-6:15PM
15– High School Youth Group 6:30-8:30PM
18- Study of Sunday Scriptures after 7AM Mass
18– Mens Club Meeting 6:30PM
18– 4-Wheel Dinner
21– 1st Communion Retreat 9:30AM-12:00PM
22– PREP
22– Pre-selling orders for BBQ Carryout after
Masses
22- Middle School Youth Group 5-6:15PM
22- High School Youth Group 6:30-8:30PM
25- Study of Sunday Scriptures after 7AM Mass
28– First Communion Practice 10AM
29– 1st Communion 10:30AM
29– BBQ Pre-Sale Pick up 11:30AM
Saint Stanislaus April 11 (July 26, 1030 – April 11, 1079)
Anyone who reads the history of Eastern
Europe cannot help but chance on the name of
Stanislaus, the saintly but tragic bishop of
Kraków, patron of Poland. He is remembered
with Saints Thomas More and Thomas Becket
for vigorous opposition to the evils of an unjust
government.
Born near Kraków on July 26, 1030, he was
ordained a priest after being educated in the
cathedral schools of Gniezno, then capital of
Poland, and at Paris. He was appointed
preacher and archdeacon to the bishop of
Kraków, where his eloquence and example
brought about real conversion in many of his
penitents, both clergy and laity. He became
bishop of Kraków in 1072.
During an expedition against the Grand Duchy
of Kiev, Stanislaus became involved in the
political situation of Poland. Known for his
outspokenness, he aimed his attacks at the
evils of the peasantry and the king, especially
the unjust wars and immoral acts of King
Boleslaus II.
The king first excused himself, then made a
show of penance, then relapsed into his old
ways. Stanislaus continued his open opposition
in spite of charges of treason and threats of
death, finally excommunicating the king.
Enraged, the king ordered soldiers to kill the
bishop. When they refused, the king killed
Stanislaus with his own hands.
Forced to flee to Hungary, Boleslaus
supposedly spent the rest of his life as a
penitent in the Benedictine abbey in Osiak.
St. Stanislaus is the Patron Saint of Poland.
Reflection
Saints John the Baptist, Thomas Becket,
Thomas More, and Stanislaus are a few of the
prophets who dared to denounce corruption in
high places. They followed in the footsteps of
Jesus himself, who pointed out the moral
corruption in the religious leadership of his day.
It is a risky business.
First Communion: SAVE THE DATES !!
SAT., APRIL 21> First Communion Mini-Retreat
9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m., includes lunch in parish
center
(3 helpers are needed)
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SAT., APRIL 28> First Communion Practice, in
church
10:00-10:45 a.m. (approx.)
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SUNDAY, April 29: First Communion @ 10:30
Mass,
Please be here by 9:30 for pictures
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Upcoming Youth Dates April 8– All Youth meet 6-8 PM April 15– Middle School Youth 5-6:15 PM; High School Youth 6:30-8:30 PM April 22– Middle School Youth 5-6:15 PM; High School Youth 6:30-8:30 PM
Summer Opportunities:
One of the best opportunities our Diocese
offers for youth is Summer Camp- for
grades 3-12. Gasper River Youth Camp
can be a life changer. If your child is look-
ing for something to do, Gasper River
Summer Camp comes HIGHLY recom-
mend! Please, contact Crissy if you have
any questions about camp, or if your child
is going! We’d love to make an attempt to
visit when our youth are in attendance if
possible. Information can be found at
http://www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org/
Christian Leadership Institute is an op-
portunity for our High School Youth who
have finished their Freshman Year. CLI is
June 10-15 at Mount St. Joseph. The youth
fund does help cover some of the cost of
event. We have seen youth go into this
week as one person, and come out a differ-
ent one! It is an awesome week, that focus-
es on Leadership Development and Disci-
pleship. If you child would be interested,
please contact Crissy!
Vacation Bible School is July 23-26. We
know it is far out, but we will need volun-
teers for this week from youth and adults,
and children to participate! It is such a
FUN week with our children! Please, go
ahead and mark your calendar for those
dates!
Cupcake Wars–
Youth Group Edition: We are kicking off the Easter
Season with a little Competition!
Sunday, April 8, during Youth
Group, we will have a Cupcake
War Competition (Food Network Style, NOT food
fight style)! Come join in the fun from 6-8 PM.
Dinner will be provided before we begin.
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The readings for this Sunday are about mercy, trusting faith and the forgiveness of sins.
In the responsorial psalm we repeat several times, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is
good; for His mercy endures forever!” (Ps 118). Besides mentioning the word, our
readings illustrate mercy in action. How did God reveal His mercy? He did so, first and
foremost, by sending His only-begotten Son, to become our Savior and Lord by his
suffering, death and resurrection. Divine mercy is given to us in each celebration of the
sacraments.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives a summary picture of the life of the early Christian
community before the Jews and the Romans started their persecutions. It was a community which practiced
sharing love, compassion and the mercy of God as taught by Jesus. It was also a witnessing community deriving
its strength from community prayer, “the breaking of the bread” and the teachings of the apostles which were read
at the worship service. The second reading is from the epistle of Peter. He reminded the early Christians that Jesus
Christ had shown them great mercy by giving them a new birth to a living hope of an imperishable heavenly
inheritance through his resurrection. He warned them of the trials waiting for them and challenged them to keep
their faith. These reminders also apply to us in our world.
The first part of today’s gospel (verses 19-23), describes how Jesus entrusted to his apostles his mission of
preaching the “good news” of God’s love, mercy, forgiveness and salvation. This portion of the reading teaches us
that Jesus needs the Church as the earthly means of continuing his mission. It also teaches us that the Church
needs Jesus as its source of power and authority, and that it becomes Christ’s true messenger only when it
perfectly loves and obeys him. The risen Lord gives the apostles the authority to remit sins in his name. He gives
the apostles the power of God’s mercy for the sinner, the gift of forgiving sins from God’s treasury of mercy. The
text also reminds us that the clearest way of expressing our belief in the presence of the risen Jesus among us is
through our own forgiveness of others. We can’t form a lasting Christian community without such forgiveness.
Unless we forgive others, our celebration of the Eucharist is just an exercise of liturgical rubrics.
The second part of the gospel (verses 24-29) presents the fearless apostle St. Thomas, in his uncompromising
honesty, demanding a personal vision of, and physical contact with, the risen Jesus as a condition for his belief.
Thomas had not been with the disciples when Jesus made his first appearance to them. As a result, he refused to
believe. This should serve as a warning to us. It is difficult for us to believe when we do not strengthen ourselves
with the fellowship of other believers. When the Lord appeared to Thomas later, He said: “Blessed are those who
have not seen but have believed.” Thomas was able to overcome his doubts by seeing the risen Jesus. Modern
Christians, who are no longer able to "see" Jesus with their eyes, must believe what they hear. That is why Paul
reminds us that "faith comes from hearing" (Rom 10:17).
The Fathers of the Church prescribe the following traditional means to grow in the living and dynamic faith of St.
Thomas the Apostle: a) We must come to know Jesus personally and intimately by the daily and meditative
reading of the Bible. b) We must strengthen our faith by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal and
community prayer. c) We must share in the divine life of Jesus by frequenting the sacraments of Reconciliation
and the Holy Eucharist. Mother Teresa presents it this way: “If we pray, we will believe; if we believe, we will
love; if we love, we will serve. Only then we put our love of God into action.”
Humor of this week: A pr iest was forced, by a traffic police, to pull over for speeding. As the cop was about
to write the ticket, the priest said to him, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." The cop handed
the priest the ticket, and said, "Go, and sin no more."
THANKS to the Men's Club and Rober t and Terry Knott for making their donations to buy vestments and
other liturgical items.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP FORM: The Stewardship committee is working on making our par ishioners to
involve in the different ministries to ease the burden from the same people. We haven't received the form from a
few people who are active in the parish. IF you wish to involve in the ministries of this parish, please fill the form.
It is in the back of the church. Thank you.
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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER
HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Patty Beyke, Bobby Collignon, Kenneth Ebelhar, Ruth Ann Hardy; Paul & Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty
We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the sick in our community.
Remember in prayer, those sick in our Community: Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Danny Durbin, Allan Ebelhar, Kenneth Ebelhar, Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Sylvester Fischer, Patrick Fulkerson, Connie Griffin, Robert Haire, Jim Hamilton, Patsy Hartz, Kelly Hayden, Mary Lucy Hines, Steve Hopkins, Becky Joiner, Amelia Jones, Eugene King, Paul Knott, Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Mary Lasley, Margie Merimee, Jessica Obert, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Faye Riney, Larry & Benita Riney, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, Christian Ruiz, James A. & Juanita Smith, Dennis Smith, Special Intention, Helen Rose Smith, Patti Terrell, Hillary Thomas, Charles Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Alma Topper, Erika Vandiver, Paula Wilson, Rita Woodall. *Please note: Names will remain on the list for one month.
Prayers for our Military- As a parish family, we at St. Mary Magdalene pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military. Jackson Brett, Zachary Brett, Cody Byrne, James Calhoun, Jessica Chase, Chris French, Frank Murphy, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman, Jonathan Tucker.
Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating
Birthday’s this week 07- Audrey Fulkerson 08– Brandon Gilles 12– Courtney Head 14– John Crowe; Scott Rice; John Wathen 15– Nathan Payne
Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week
We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary.
07– Paul & Pam Scherm 07– Chris & Danielle Ellis 09– Dan & Darlene Thomas
If your birthday/anniversary is omitted
from this list, or incorrectly dated, please
call the parish office.
OFFERINGS: March 25, 2018
Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $ 8,541.00 $ 7,865.00 Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $316,451.63 $306,735.00 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ $
April 1, 2018
Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $ 6,697.00 $ 7,865.00 $2,800.00 (Easter) Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $325,948.63 $314,600.00 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ $ Holy Land: $526.00 Building Fund: $615.00 Seminary: $ 265.00
Thank you for your
sacrificial giving and generosity!
St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery
Please contact Patti to purchase a cemetery plot. (270) 771-4436.
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