Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 12, 2014
St. Peter of
Alcantara
Roman Catholic church,
Stanley, KY
United in Christ, to Love and to Serve
Special Collections
St. Peter of Alcantara Parish
81 Church St., Owensboro, KY 42301
Parish Web Site
http://www.stpeterandstaugustine.com
Parish Phone Number
270-764-1983
Parish Fax Number
270-764-0444
Pastor’s Cell Number
270-929-2294
Staff
Pastor
Fr. Jegin Puthenpurackal
[email protected]
Secretary / Bookkeeper
Lee Ann Schrecker
[email protected]
Church Wedding Contact & Planner
Monica Rice
Maintenance
Jerome Blair
Website Administrator
Mary Keller
[email protected]
Faith Formation
Director of Religious Education Monica Rice
[email protected]
Committees
Parish Council President
Finance Committee Chair
St. Vincent de Paul Chair
St. Peter’s Auxiliary Chair
Music Ministers
Parish Hall Rental
Cemetery
Nathan Grant
Charlie Mullican
George Schrecker
Valerie Coomes
Terry Murphy
Anna Coon
Ken McKay
Star McKay
Please continue to pray for the following
Parishioners & friends:
Betty Cecil, Justin Clark, Jean Coomes, Ruby
Coomes, Stella Fogle, Delbert Fulkerson,
Shirley Fulkerson, Fr. Jegin, Anita Mitchell,
Louise Morris, Marie Murphy, Monica Rice,
James Alan Sauer, Bill Young, * Wendy Canary,
Wilma Dowell, Robert Ellis, Vivian Fischer, Rick
Goatee, Melissa Howard, Julie House, George
Johnson, Phillip Millay, Fr. Pike Powell, Virginia
Raley
Oct 18-19
Oct 25-26
Mission Sunday
KLEA
New Parish Ministry
A new Ministry “To Be With” is being created. Members
will visit the homebound or sick of St. Peter’s Parish and
our Stanley neighbors. The visits that will take place once
a month will include conversation and prayer if agreed to.
To join contact the Parish Office (270-764-1983), Joann
Millay (270-764-1094) or Edie McKay (270-313-6023)
Parish Auxiliary Meeting
The next Parish Auxiliary Meeting will be Monday, October 13th at 6pm. All parishioners are welcome and urged
to attend.
Trick or Treat. Be so sweet. Give me something
good to eat. - Sunday, Oct. 26th Parish Potluck with
cauldrons of chili, howling hot dogs & drop dead desserts.
Witching Hour begins 12:00 noon. Freakish, fun games &
ghastly prizes for cackling kiddos. Come in your costumes
for the Trick-or-Treat Parade. Be a good witch & bring a
bag of tasty treats to share during the parade. Please call
Terry Murphy 270-929-3082 to volunteer to bring chili, hot
dogs, buns, crackers, chips, shredded cheese, sour
cream, desserts, or drinks. Donations for the freaky potluck are not required so don’t be ghoulish & please join
our parish for the Fall Celebration. We’ll have a spooktakularly wicked time. Eat, Drink & be Scary!
Thank You
Fr. Jegin would like to thank everyone for the birthday
greetings, cards and well wishes. They made his birthday
very special.
VOCARE : to call, to invoke.
Thank you to everyone who attended the First Annual
VOCARE celebration. Your presence made it a tremendous success! You may view photos from the evening on
the Diocesan webpage, www.rcdok.org/vocations/
In a few months we will be able to announce a Save the
Date for next year’s celebration!
Thank you again!
Welcome to St. Peter of Alcantara Parish!
We want to welcome our visitors and new parishioners! Please introduce yourself to Fr. Jegin. If you have not registered, we ask that
you pick up a form from the back of church, fill it out, and return it to us. You may bring it to the office, mail it, or place it in the collection baskets. We really are glad that you are here to share the Liturgy with our community.
St. Peter of Alcantara Ministries
Oct 18 - 19
Servers:
4:00pm Need Volunteers
9:30am Mary Beth Mullican & Kolton Grant
October
is the month of
The Holy Rosary
Lectors:
4:00pm Mary Keller
9:30am Brenda Millay
Eucharistic Ministers:
4:00pm Marie Murphy & Leah Settles
9:30am Hugh & Betty Cecil & Gail Murphy
Gifts:
4:00pm George Schrecker Family
9:30am Eddie Smith Family
Ushers:
4:00pm George Schrecker & Dennis McKay
9:30am Bobby Alvey & Pat Coomes
Our Lady
of la Salette,
Reconciler of sinners,
pray without ceasing
for us who have recourse to thee. Amen
Tellers:
Steve Murphy & Ken McKay
Happy Anniversary
Ellison Morris, 10/12
Joy Coomes, 10/13
Nathan Grant, 10/13
Ashley Spalding, 10/14
Karen Spalding, 10/15
Hayden McPherson, 10/16
Stephen & Cynthia Millay, 10/14
John & Cathy Mitchell, 10/15
Robert & Mary Ann Alvey. 10/16
An Accounting of Your Stewardship of Treasure
Sunday Collection Weekly Budget
Actual Collection:
Sunday Collection,
Children
Maintenance
Oct 5
$3,821.48
3317.85
2.60
215.00
Readings for the Week
Monday ············Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday ································· Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday ·························· Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46
Thursday ······························ Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54
Friday ····································Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7
Saturday ···························· 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9
Sunday ··········· Is 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21
To improve your lectoring skills, Google “Catholic daily audio readings for Mass”. You will be on the USCCB website
where you can listen to the readings of the day. Hear how the words are pronounced, how the phrases are spaced, the pace of
the reading. It’s a great way to listen, learn, and improve your skill at proclaiming the Word of God.
Dear Friends in Jesus Christ,
The first reading and the Gospel of today gives us a
beautiful picture about the reality for which we are praying
-Thy Kingdom Come. Yes a beautiful narration of the
Kingdom of God. But the Gospel of today takes an extra
step forward and reminds us that, in order to experience
this beautiful reality of the Kingdom of God, we should be
able to respond to the invitation that He offers to us with a
special qualification called Holiness. The happy beginning
beautiful Gospel ends with a disturbing message for all of
us “Many are called, but few are chosen”. Today, the important question to be reflected by each one of us is-will I
be counted among the chosen ones?
Once a great drama teacher decided to make a new
drama. All the preparations were made, actors were casted and they began to practice. Since from the first day of
their practice something annoyed the drama teacher, except for the main actor, the others were not regular and
punctual for the practice for the drama. But somehow the
teacher managed to get them all going together and managed to finish the drama practice. The first play of their
drama was fixed and so many people were invited. The
teacher was very much appreciative of the main actor for
his commitment and sacrifice and wanted to make a special comment on the main actor before all the other actors
on the final day of their practice. The teacher appreciated
the actor so much for his commitment and dedication, but
the response of the main actor shocked the whole drama
crew. The main actor said, I won’t be able to play my role
as main actor in our first stage show, because that day is
my marriage.
Through today’s Gospel Jesus comes to us and wants
each one of us to be part of a great wedding banquet.
Yes, all the preparations are made and many important
people are specially called, but when the time for the
wedding comes no one is present. Look at the concern of
the King; he sends servants to call and remind the invited
guests, but everyone reacted indifferent. This attitude of
the invited people throw the memories back to the attitude
of God’s chosen people-Israel and their attitude towards
Prophets, Kings and Judges who came into their lives to
lead them to the promised land. But today, as we reflect
about this parable, the indifferent attitudes of the invited
guests are referring to each one of us. Think about the
invitation that we accepted and the promise that we made
through the sacrament of Baptism…Think about our attitude towards reading and listening to the word of God…
Think about the attitude we maintained when Jesus came
to us in different occasions calling us for a repentance…
Think about our attitude towards the Holy Eucharist and
our participation in it…Think about our faithfulness to
commandments, sacraments, values and teachings of the
church….Yes, Jesus still keeps calling us and waiting for
our response.
Yes, every one of us is making possible efforts to respond to Jesus’ call, by participating in the celebrations of
the sacraments, using sacramentals and many other
ways. But sometimes in our lives certain excuses are
forcing us to turn down the invitation of Jesus. So Jesus
makes it clear that, if we are not ready to respond to His
call, the chance will be given to others outside. So the
Continued ->
October 12 - 19
Sunday
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
-9:30am Mass - People of the Parishes
-10:30am Rosary
Monday
Columbus Day
Office Closed
-8am Mass - Russ Jones
-6pm Parish Auxiliary Meeting
Tuesday
St. Callistus
-8am Mass - Virginia Carrico
Wednesday
St. Teresa of Jesus
-8am Mass - Jonathan & Virginia Coomes
-6:30-8:30pm Confirmation Meeting & Church Service
Project
Thursday
St. Hedwig & St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
-8am Mass - Dot Schartung
Friday
-7:30am Confession
-8am Mass - Vernon & Rita Wathen
Saturday
St. Luke
-3:30pm Confession
-4pm Mass - The Fogle Family
Sunday
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
-9:30am Mass - People of the Parishes
-10:30am Rosary
October - the Month of the Holy Rosary
Join us each Sunday after Mass during October to pray the Holy Rosary as a community.
"The Mother of God called the world to conversion at Fatima 97 years ago." More than
ever, Catholics need to grab onto the Rosary
and to pray with all our might because this
prayer devotion can overcome problems both
big and small.
Gospel gives us the message that, the Kingdom of God is
open to everyone without any discrimination, and Baptism
is not the criteria but rather, the dress of Holiness is the
criteria to be part of the Kingdom of God. Yes, “many are
called, but few are chosen”. Are you one of the chosen
ones?
Daughters of Isabella
Confirmation
The following young adults will be receiving the Sacrament of
Confirmation this school year (in May). They will soon be beginning their classes and service projects. Please keep them in
your prayers this year as they prepare for this blessed Sacrament.
Brooke Cecil
Warren Goetz
Jordan Ebelhar
Mason Grant
McKenna Ebelhar
Dakota McKay
Noah Edelen
Hannah McKay
Candidates and Parents: Community/Church service is required before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. We will
have our first Confirmation meeting and church service project
on Wednesday, October 15, 6:30-8:30pm in the church basement. We will hand out some information and then clean/
organize the religious education and youth group areas. Pizza
and drinks will be provided. Parents are encouraged to attend
and participate. Work clothes should be worn. For questions,
contact DRE, Monica Rice through text or call at 270-302-8675.
Card Party/ Bunco/ Raffle, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Hall, Tuesday Oct. 21, 2014, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM, $7.00
includes lunch. Note: we are having it on Tuesday this
time and the price is $7.00. If any questions contact: Sheila Thomson, Regent, Daughters of Isabella, 270 6832397
Up Coming Events
Oct 26
Parish Chili Lunch Potluck & Kid’s Trick/
Treat Parade
24th Diocesan Marian Congress-Pilgrimage
Sunday, October 26, 2–5pm, Diocesan Marian Shrine
“Mary, Mother of the Church and Model for all Christians”
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 434 Church St., Bowling
Green. Theme: “Total Consecration to Jesus Through
Mary” Speaker: Rev. Louis Caporiccio, C.P.M. Contact
Joann Bradford 270-586-5926 or 270-776-5526
Support Our Advertisers
Who Help Support our Parish
Spalding’s Bookkeeping Service
Amy Spalding
Owner, 15+ years’ experience
207 Highway 1554
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone 270-314-0041
[email protected]
Haley McGinnis and
Owensboro Funeral Home
519 Locust Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: 270-684-9891
Mike Everly
Kay Everly
Paula McFadden
Serenity Place Hair & Nail Salon
1115 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: 270-926-0052
Sacrament of Marriage
A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before the
desired wedding date. According to the guidelines of our diocese, you should not
make absolute plans for a specific wedding date until after meeting with the pastor.
The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the
Sponsor Couple Program.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request, and at least four
times a year during the weekend Masses. Please notify the pastor or call the parish
office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament, but may not be able to
notify the pastor personally. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office
if you or any of your family is in the hospital. If you notify us before surgery, we can
celebrate this sacrament before you are admitted to the hospital. If your doctor is
willing we can also have a blessing for him/her at the time of your anointing.
Kuntry Kutter
Handmade Art, Gifts & Antiques
since 1992
Brenda & Carl Millay
122 E. 18th Street - Owensboro, KY 42303
270-315-3842
Mischel Monuments, Inc.
Monuments * Markers * Mausoleums
1504 West 2nd Street
Owensboro, KY
“SAME LOCATION SINCE 1949”
270-691-6081
www.mischelmonuments.com
Monday-Friday 8:00am—5:00pm * Sat. 8am-12pm
A Family Tradition For 5 Generations
Owensboro Therapeutic Massage
Melody Cecil, LMT, NCTM
5000 Back Square Drive, Building A
Owensboro, KY 42301
Office: 270-903-2231
Cell: 270-314-8456
Bulletin Information
Information for the Bulletin needs to be submitted to the Office by the Tuesday
before it is to be placed in the bulletin.
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is administered upon request. Parents and
Godparents must attend an evening class on Baptism in the Catholic Church.
Please contact the pastor and set up an appointment for this class at least a month
in advance. At least one parent must be a practicing Catholic for their child to be
baptized in the Catholic Church. Godparents must be at least 16 years of age, and
at least one must be a practicing Catholic.
Sacraments to the Home-Bound
Please inform the pastor or the parish office if you know of anyone who is homebound, so that we can insure that they are afforded ample opportunities to receive
the Sacraments. We would rather be notified by several people than to not be notified at all, so please don’t presume that someone else has already notified us.
CCD Registration Going On Now
Classes begin Sunday, October 19th after 9:30am Mass.
You will find registration forms in the back of church.
Please complete the form and follow directions at the bottom of the page. Questions? Contact Terry Murphy 270929-3082. Any student receiving a sacrament this year
must attend either Catholic schools or CCD classes.
The Gift of Aging Oct. 16
A one-day retreat, "The Gift of Aging," will take place
Thursday, Oct. 16 at Mt. St. Joseph Conference & Retreat
Center. The time is 10am to 2pm. The speaker will be Sr.
Mary Matthias Ward, director of local community life for
the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph. The $15 fee
includes lunch. To register, contact Kathy McCarty at 270229-0206 or email [email protected]. A
flyer can be found online at www.ursulinesmsj.org by
clicking on Conference & Retreat Center.
Precious Blood Bus Trip
Precious Blood will host a bus trip to Bardstown, leaving
Friday, November 7th after the 7:00am Mass and returning Saturday, November 8th. Cost is $148 per person/
double or $138 per person/triple (Includes bus transportation, one overnight stay, tour of Spalding Hall, tour & tasting at Heaven Hill Distillery, continental breakfast, lunch
at Stephen Foster Restaurant on Saturday, tour of Abbey
of Gethsemani, St. Thomas Church and St. Joseph Cathedral). Lunch (Talbott;'s Tavern) and Dinner (BJ's
Steakhouse) on Friday on your own. If interested, please
call Penny at the Parish Office at 270-684-6888. Registration deadline is October 24, 2014.
Marian Retreat Oct. 18-19
Our annual Marian Retreat will take place the weekend of
Oct. 18-19 at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. It will be led by Msgr. Bernard Powers. The
retreat includes opportunities for solitude, communal
prayer and the Eucharist. Retreat begins Saturday at
8:30am and ends Sunday at 1pm. The retreat fee is $125
for residents or $85 for commuters. Contact Kathy
McCarty
at
270-229-0269
or
[email protected].
Right to Life Banquet
Right to Life of Owensboro will host their Annual Banquet
on October 16th at the Hines Center in Philpot. This
year’s speaker is comedian Mike Williams. Please join us.
The doors open at 6pm. Call the office for reservations,
270-685-4922
Camp Memory
Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory is sponsoring a free
bereavement program for children ages 6-16, who have
lost a loved one through death. The purpose of Camp
Memory is: for children and teens to meet others their
own ages who are also learning about and understanding
their grief. The purpose is to make a difference during one
of the most critical times in a child’s or teen’s life.
Camp Memory will be held on Saturday, November 1st at
Mt. St. Joseph Retreat Center from 9am-2:30pm. The
deadline to register is Monday October 27th. Please call
Betty Medley (270-683-1505) for more information.
St. Stephen Cathedral,
Saturday Time Mass Change
Beginning November 8th, the two (2) Saturday morning
Masses will be merged into a 9:00am Mass. There will
still be two hours to celebrate God's forgiveness in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) every Saturday,
but from 9:30 to 11:30am. Other churches in Daviess
County which have a Saturday morning Mass are:, Immaculate at 7am, St. Mary Magdalene at 7am, Precious
Blood at 8am and Carmel Home at 9:30am.
Seeking Donations
Our church will now have a Religious Education Center
(formerly the church basement). We will have Sacrament
Classes, Youth Group meetings, CCD, and more take
place in the REC area. Research shows that children/
youth learn and participate best in an environment that
connects with them or catches their attention. We need to
make the Religious Education Center a little more kid/
youth friendly.
The Religious Education Center is in need of a few
things. If you are willing to donate any of these items,
please call or text the Director of Religious Education,
Monica Rice at 270-302-8675.
 Religious posters or pictures to decorate the
walls
 TV
 DVD player
 A refrigerator/freezer (no ice maker needed)
 Bookshelves (any size)
 Organizing bins or totes
 Some bright and fun curtains (anyone out there
willing to make those?)
We are always accepting donations of money. We use
this money to provide snacks and drinks for our children,
to purchase materials, cleaning supplies for the REC,
inspirational posters, etc. You can write a check and put it
in the collection basket. Please put "Religious Education
Center" in the memo line. This money goes in a separate
account.