ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH

APRIL 27, 2008

SIXTH SUNDAY of EASTER

 


7232 KY 56                                                                           

Owensboro, KY 42301                                                                               

Rectory: 771-0729

In case of emergency and you need Fr. Pat, 

please call 570-4482

Office: 771-4436                                                                     

Parish Center/Hall:  771-4438                                               

Fax:  771-4478                                                                       

E-mail: pattibartley@yahoo.com

Diocesan Vocation Director - Fr. Andy Garner - 683-1545

 

PARISH STAFF

PASTOR- Rev. Patrick M. Bittel

CRE- Cathy Ashby

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC-Ray Caluag

SECRETARY- Patti Bartley

BOOKKEEPER- Sherleye Goff

YOUTH MINISTER-Crissy Stevenson

 

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Paul Scherm               Benita Drury

Jim Hartz                   Fred Greenwell

Jeanie Heath

 

FINANCE COUNCIL

Brad Ebelhar                        Larry Elder                          

Frances Gaddis                   Kenny Knott

 

MASSES FOR THE WEEK: April 29-May4

Monday                         NO MASS

Tuesday         7:00AM  Margaret O’Bryan

Wednesday  7:00AM  Patty Beyke

Thursday     7:00AM  Jerry & Amy Knott

Friday          7:00AM  Ben & Mary Salmon

Saturday      5:00PM  Naomi Ebelhar

Sunday         8:00AM  Garrett Elder

 

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS:  NEXT WEEKEND

May 3 & 4

MINISTERS:  5PM Lily McDivitt/Joe Blandford/

                                             Janice Clark

                      8AM Cathy Ashby/Crissy Stevenson

LECTORS      5PM Mary Lou Jones

                        8AM Fred Greenwell

SERVERS      5PM Jared McMaster/Jordan Payne

                       8AM Meg Bartley/Luke Henry

COMMUNION TO OUR HOMEBOUND:

                               Mag Kaelin 771-4464
USHERS for April 26 & 27

                    5PM Greg Payne/Bob Thomas

                     8AM Phil Ebelhar/David Boswell

USHERS for May 3 & 4

                          5PM Ira Hardy/Barry Hardy

                     8AM David Bartley/Gerald Bartley

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All Ministries please get a substitute if you cannot be here

 

 

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our Parish family! Please call the rectory and inform us that you have joined us.

BAPTISM: Contact Pastor for Instructions.

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:30pm ; anytime by appointment.                                                            MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin marriage preparation.

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

HEALTH CARE/RETIREMENT HOMES:

Carolyn Knott, Lois Knott, Jack Isbill, Christine Mulligan.

 

EXTRA PRAYERS NEEDED FOR:                                Ben Salmon, Katherine Saltsman, Norbert J. Smith, Jr.,     

Patsy Greenwell, Dickie Conkright, Kim Winstead,

Norman Frey, Mary Pheobe Ebelhar,  Mary Hillary Taylor,                     Bonnie Potts, Jude Mullen,  Judy Oelze, Martha Clark, Evelyn Coffman, Naomi Ebelhar, Larry Pike, Mary Jane Alexander, Kent Gibson.,           Gerald Stuart, Paul Payne, Barbara Simon, Tom Timbrook, Mildred Calhoun, Tina Ebelhar Dixon, Bill Hagan, Mary Offerman, Austin Clements, Mary McCarty, Jane Smith, Bobby Collignon, Mari-Grace Alexander, Jason Roberts, Steve Dean, Marissa Cecil, Linda Harris,  Sheila Eubank, Hank Thompson, Marie Thompson, Linda Mayes,

Garrett Elder, Janice Warren, Greg Warren.

*Please note:  Names will remain on the list for one month. In event you want a name added or need a name listed for longer please contact the Parish Office.

 

MAY CHURCH CLEANERS: Sherry Holinde,

 Faye Millay, Theresa Wethington,  Birdie Vowels

Jessica Green, Tracy Settles, Bonnie O’Bryan

Lisa Wathen, Janet McMaster.

 

CONTRIBUTIONS: Sunday Contributions 04/20/08

REGular COLLECTION                  $5733.00

CHILDREN’S ENVELOPE                        $8.62

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RENOVATION FUND                               $

TOTAL COLLECTIONS:              $5741.62

 

   GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR GIVING!

 DON’T FORGET TO USE YOUR GROCERY CARDS

Total Saint Mary Magdalene has earned from Grocery Cards:

Kroger-    09/01/2007-10/01/2007…4% Earned: $250.54

Total 7/01/07 to 06/30/08  Earned: $2218.02

 

GOOD DEEDS: Leslie Greenwell picked up trash on the floor; Elizabeth Gillim make her bed when her mom didn’t ask her to; Valarie Gillim did chores

 

Readings of the Week

Monday: Acts 16:11-15 Jn 15:26-16:4a

Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34 Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday: Acts 17:15,22-18:1 Jn 16:12-15

Thursday: Acts 18:1-8 Jn 16:16-20

Friday: Acts 18:9-18 Jn 16:20-23

Saturday:  1 Cor 15:1-8 Jn 14:6-14

 

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Implications of the new law

Reading I: Sirach 15:15-20 (man’s free will)

Reading II: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 (true wisdom)

Gospel:  Matthew 5:17-37 (the old Law and the new)

Key Passage : Jesus said, “So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24)

Adult: When in your life have you been able to keep the spirit as well as the letter of God’s law?

Child: When have you taken the first step to make up with someone?

 

 

PRAYERS for those serving in the military from St. Mary Magdalene Parish. Keep them safe O lord and bring them home soon.

 

 

 

APRIL CALENDAR/MEETINGS

27- 1st Communion Class Meeting

            with Fr. Pat at 6:30

30- Parish Council Meeting- 6:30pm

 

SACRAMENTAL PREP DATES FOR

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30PM Meet with Fr. Pat

Saturday, May 3 at 9:00am Practice and pictures

Sunday, May 4 at 8:00am First Communion Mass.

 

Please pray for these children as they prepare to receive Jesus for the first time.

Gabriel Bartley, Brynnan Booth, Logan Elder,

Audrey Fulkerson, Leslie Greenwell,

Derrick Hayden, Courtney Head, Michael Howard, Matthew Knott, Laramie Millay, Madison Mullins, Katelyn Murphy, Jeremy Schwartz,

Dylan Wathen, Jordan Wood

 

 

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES 

Congratulations to the following couples of our parish that are celebrating wedding anniversaries during the month of April.  May you have a blessed and happy anniversary.
01- Tom & Mary Frances Fogle
01- Kenny & Bonnie O’Bryan
06- Matthew and Jane Thomas
07-Paul & Pam Scherm
09- Dan & Darlene Thomas
15- Mike & Sherleye Goff
16- Jerry & Donna Hayden
17- Perry  & Sue Warren
19- Bernard & Patty Beyke  59 Years!!
23- Bill & Becky Hardy
27- Gerald & Betty Bartley 45 Years!!
27- Louis & Jean McCarty   58 Years!!
28- Greg and Kim Mullican
30- Rick & Imelda Millay

 

OCS Pre-Registration                                                             Space is still available for families who are interested in a challenging spiritual and academic curriculum, a family atmosphere, and a disciplined, safe environment for their child.  For more information about OCS or to inquire about tuition assistance, contact 686-8896.

OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus Grandparents Mass & Reception will be held on Thursday, May 1 beginning at 9 am.  All grandparents are invited to this special mass and a reception to follow.

THE OWENSBORO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:           The Owensboro Catholic High School band will sponsor a Spaghetti Supper & Bunco at the OCHS cafeteria on Saturday, May 3rd.  Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, $5 for all you can eat.  Bunco follows at 6:30 in the small gym; $15 for single and $25 for couple.  Cash prizes will be given.  Must be at least 16 years of age to play.  For information, contact Ed or Katie Hauser at 685-0566.

BULLETIN ONLINE: http://www.owensborodio.org/parishes/marymag-ky-sorgho/bulletin.html

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL will be this weekend, April 26 & 27.

 

 

 

Health Bytes from the Parish Nurses…

Are you protecting your children from the sun? Think sunscreen is the answer? Not really! Sunscreen can cut down your UV exposure if you must be out in the sun, but it is far more effective to teach your children to avoid being in the sun during the 10 AM to 4 PM hours, and to avoid getting sunburned. Remember, a sunburn in childhood is one of the strongest risk factors for getting skin cancer as an adult!

 

FUNDRAISERS FOR GARRETT ELDER

There will be a benefit blood drive for Garrett Elder Monday night May 5, 2008 from 4:00 - 8:00 at the Sorgho fire dept. on Hwy 56.  For each unit of blood that is donated $10.00 will go to Garrett.  The family would like to thank you for all your prayers and support through this difficult time.

Please continue to pray for them.

 

There will also be a fundraiser for Garrett Elder on Sunday, May 4th at Pizzaroma.

Please mark this date on your calendar and come out and help support this family.  Watch the bulletin next week for all the details.

 

GARRETT ELDER: The Elder family has posted a website on Caringbridge.org

To view updates on Garrett or send Garrett and his family a message just follow this link.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/garrettelder

MARRIAGE PREP: The Marriage Preparation Program for couples preparing for marriage after one or both persons have experienced a divorce or death of a former spouse. This will be held Saturday-May 17, 2008 at the Catholic Pastoral Center. To register contact the Family Life Office at 683-1545.

 

OFFICE HOURS & BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

12:00 Noon Wednesday

Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, &

Friday 8:00-2:00                                    pattibartley@yahoo.com                                                Fax: 771-4478 All bulletin announcement & attachments need to be submitted by E-mail, Fax, or in writing and turned in no later than noon on Wednesday.

 

 

STAFF E-MAIL ADDRESSES                                           Fr. Pat Bittel- fr_bittel@yahoo.com
Patti Bartley- pattibartley@yahoo.com                                                                                              
Cathy Ashby- cathyashby2@yahoo.com                       Ray Caluag- raycaluag@yahoo.com                     Crissy Stevenson-crissystevenson1@yahoo.com   

 

 

MASS TIMES: For nationwide Mass times and locations: call Mass Times at 1-410-676-6000 or visit www.Masstimes.org.

 

 

 

 

57TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER,

MAY 1, 2008                                                                                      NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER EVENTS (All events are FREE and offered before and after work and during lunch)                                               Wednesday, April 30--EVE OF NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER                                                                   

 1)   6:30-8:00 pm  FREEDOM TEEN RALLY at Daviess County High School                                                                    The LYNC Praise Band and youth pastors from 10+ different local churches will lead prayer and worship for hundreds of middle and high school students.  Strong testimonies to the power of prayer will be given.  For info., 925-1749.                                  

Thursday, May 1--THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER                                                                         1)   Midnight-Midnight  2nd year ever!  National Day of Prayer 24 HR. Prayer Cover

Churches, Christian organizations and individuals committed to praying for one hour on this special day, covering our nation’s 7 centers of influence:  Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family.  For info., 281-9399

2)   7:00-7:55 am  Prayer Breakfast at the Family YMCA      Begin your morning with corporate prayer and worship.  Continental breakfast will be served.  Call Dean Erenheim, 926-YMCA.

3)   11:30-11:50 am  Circle of Good News at the Courthouse      Over 365 people quietly reading aloud assigned Scriptures (available at flagpole base) so that ENTIRE Bible is read in 20 min.!  Bring your Bible.  For info., 314-3380. 

4)   11:50-12:50 pm    Prayer/Worship Service at the Courthouse

A glorious hour of prayer, worship, song and testimony.  For info., 993-8176.