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Catholic Pastoral Center
600 Locust Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 683-1545
www.owensborodio.org

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Bishop John J. McRaith
May Our Blessed Mother Intercede for Us During the month of May, the Church offers special devotions to our Blessed Mother. May she intercede for us and help to bring us closer to her Beloved Son.

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The Diocese of Owensboro is hosting a Mandeville Mission Immersion Trip in October 1-7, 2008.   There are currently up to 4 openings for people to go on a team of 10 to 11 people.  Applicants respond by 8-11-08 with their intention to go. Trip costs vary depending on cost of airfare, generally $400 to $600 for the round trip, $300 for room, board and travel costs, (note: this is subject to adjustment as costs in Jamaica change), the cost of one Dutch treat meal, and money for incidentals.   Applicants will need a passport.  Applicants are requested to answer a questionnaire to assist in the application. There are limited amount of scholarship dollars to assist those eligible.  Please contact Richard Murphy at 270- 683-1545, or richard.murphy@pastoral.org for more details.

Bishop McRaith's Paducah Office Dates
August 14, 2008
September 11, 2008
October 9, 2008
November 21, 2008
December 18, 2008
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Donna Ferguson, 270-683-1545.

TV MASS: The Diocese of Owensboro's TV Mass now airs on WEHT 25 on Sunday mornings. The Mass is broadcast on channel 25 over antenna at 6 am. WEHT 25 airs on Owensboro (Time Warner Cable) Channel 11 at 6 am.   The other opportunities to view the Mass are: Owensboro (Time Warner Cable) airs Mass at 10:30 am on Channel 52

Owensboro (Time Warner Cable) also airs the Mass on Digital Cable channel 311 at 11 am

Rural Life Celebration Sunday August 10, 2008, 5:00pm
Owensboro Sportscenter

Please come enjoy an ecumenical celebration of rural life in the air-conditioned comfort of the Sportscenter.  Meal will start at 5:00 pm and with a short program after, along with the recognition of the Lifetime Achievement Award. For more information on this free event, contact Richard Murphy, 270-683-1545, richard.murphy@pastoral.org.

Mount Saint Joseph Center Public Celebration Aug. 10, 2008 - Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center has scheduled a public celebration Sunday, Aug. 10 at Maple Mount. The day begins at 2 p.m. and includes prayers and tree plantings in honor of the Center’s 25 years of service to the Diocese of Owensboro and the surrounding community. Everyone is welcome! To contact the Center, call 270-229-0200 or visit www.msjcenter.org

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