The Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
October 26, 2014
St. Mary Magdalene
Catholic Church
7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
www.stmarymagd.org
Ph: 270-771-4436  Fax: 1-866-856-7191 Ÿ
Rel. Ed. 270-771-4438
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil:
5:00 pm
Sunday:
8:00 & 10:30 am
Weekdays: Tuesday-Saturday 7:00 am
Holy Day:
Contact Parish Office
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Mark A. Buckner
[email protected]
DRE: Debi Hopkins
[email protected]
Office Manager: Patti J. Bartley
[email protected]
THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
October 26, 2014
Increase our Faith
(Luke 17:5)
Holy God, We thank you for the gracious
gift of faith. With the apostles before us,
we ask that you open our hearts
to the power of your Word and increase our faith
that we may be bold followers and joyful witnesses
to the message and mission of your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Bookkeeper: Sherleye Goff
[email protected]
Youth Minister: Crissy Stevenson,
[email protected]
Minister of Music: Jacob Hein
[email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Joey Smith
Bryan Ebelhar, Mike Jones
Brad Cecil and Sarah O’Bryan
FINANCE COUNCIL
Larry Elder; Kenny Knott;
Rebecca Schwartz, Rita Wood
ST. MARY MAGDALENE
CEMETERY
Contact the Parish Office- 771-4436
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM: Contact Pastor for Instructions.
Trunk or Treat Flashback 2010
Join in the fun, today, Sunday, Oct. 26th 4:00 PM for our
Annual Trunk or Treat Event.
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH
If you are a visitor to St. Mary Magdalene, we want to welcome you.
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:30pm;
If you are new to the parish, please call the office at (771-4436)
anytime by appointment.
to register in the parish.
MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months
Office hours are:
in advance to begin marriage preparation.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30am to 2:30 pm.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS for Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:30PM
Grady Ebelhar
Marcia Clouse
Sandi Boswell
Eucharistic
Ministers
Clark Payne
Mary Ann Knott
Patsy Hartz
Danny & Sharon
Ebelhar
Kevin Schwartz
Lincoln Ferguson
Max Byrne
Trendon Byrne
Altar
Servers
Nick & Louis
Szemethy
Katelyn &
Matthew Murphy
Julie Ferguson
Mark Payne
Michelle Clancy
Bryan & Benita
Drury
Sean Byrne
Heath Byrne
Lector
Monday,
Oct. 27th
No Mass
Tuesday,
7:00AM
Oct. 28st
Robert Hardy
Wednesday,
7:00AM
Oct. 29th
Sue Riney
Thursday,
7:00 AM
Oct. 30th
Herman Goetz
Friday,
7:00 AM
Oct. 31st
Gary Riney
Saturday,
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
Nov. 1st
Mary Ann Blandford
Ira Hardy
Sunday,
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Nov. 2nd
Parishioners
Vernon Mulligan
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Eph 4:32 — 5:8;
Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday:
Lk 6:12-16
Eph 2:19-22;
Wednesday:
Lk 13:22-30
Eph 6:1-9;
Thursday:
Lk 13:31-35
Eph 6:10-20;
Friday: Phil 1:1-11; Lk 14:1-6
Saturday:
Mt 5:1-12a
Ushers/Greeters Phil Ebelhar
Frankie Cecil
Minister to the Sick: Kevin Schwartz the weekend of Nov. 2nd
November Church Cleaners: Cathy Ebelhar, Rita Cecil, Patty Kaelin,
Darlene Thomas, Sherri Pate, The Wathen Family, Amanda Clary, Anne Jones
LOVE SHOWN IN ACTION
Do you receive the word of God with joy as the Thessalonians did?
Their faith showed in their actions. They became models for other believers.
The first reading tells us to put our faith into action. This passage is part
of a long list of ordinances God commanded the Israelites to observe. God
will judge us by how we treat our neighbors. God will hear the cries of any
whom we neglect or mistreat and will come to their defense.
In today’s Gospel the Pharisees put the question of God’s law to Jesus.
“Which commandment of the law is the greatest?” (Matthew 22:36) How
could he possibly choose from all the detailed commandments the Jews observed? He was sure to offend somebody by his answer! Of course, Jesus
went right to the heart of the matter. Love is the greatest commandment—
love of God and love of neighbor. Everything else is based on this.
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love your neighbor
Reading I: Exodus 22:20-26 (social
laws)
Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 1:510 (a model for believers)
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40 (the
greatest commandment)
October 26, 2014
October Calendar
25– Youth Group setting up for Trunk or Treat 9AM
26– PREP 9-10:20 AM
26– Trunk or Treat 4:00 PM
27– OCS Parent Meeting 6:00PM
28– Scripture Study 7:45-9:00 AM
28– Young Adult Ministry 6:30 PM
29– Confirmation Class 6:30– 8:00 PM
30– Finance Council Meeting 12:00 PM
Key Passage: [Jesus] said to him “
‘You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and with all your mind.’ This
is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You
shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39)
We are in the works of planning a Young Adult Ministry Program here at
St. Mary Magdalene. This ministry encompasses all of those ages 18
(graduated high school) through 39. We will be having our first gathering on
Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 PM. All that fit this age group are highly encouraged to attend and bring your ideas of what you think this ministry
could offer you!! We will be finished by 8:00 PM. Can't wait to see you
there!!
Adult: In a practical sense, what is
one thing that would change in your
life if you loved your neighbor as
yourself?
SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
A Suicide Support Group meets on the second Thursday of
every month at the Sts. Joseph and Paul Youth House (located
at 311 Bolivar Street)
Child: Why is it hard sometimes to
love your neighbor? How can you
do a better job of following Jesus’
commandment?
Saturday Mass Change at
St. Stephen Cathedral: 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.
Discover when to forgive, and when to put the problem in God’s
hands. The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand are offering a program, “Forgiving What We Cannot Forget,” on Saturday, November
8, at Kordes Center on the grounds of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. Presented by Sister Jane Becker, OSB.
Program runs from 9:30 a.m. Eastern time until 11:30 a.m. Cost is
$30. Registration due November 5. For more information or to register, call 800-880-2777, or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915, or visit
www.thedome.org/programs
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TURKEY SHOOT
Every Sunday, November 2-November 23, shoots start at
1:00PMat Knights of Columbus grounds, 7912 Haynes Station
Road, Whitesville, KY
Don’t forget to turn you clocks back next Sunday, November 2nd
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WHAT: Trunk-or-Treat is a Halloween event where people gather and park their cars
in a large parking lot. They open their trunks, or the backs of their vehicles, and decorate them. Then they pass out candy from their trunks. The event provides a safe family environment for trick-or-treaters. We will begin with a Chili Supper in the parish
hall at 4:00 PM. Cost is a donation to cover cost of everything toward the event.
WHO: We need adults with vehicles to decorate and hand out candy, and we need
children to dress up and trick-or-treat!!! This is a great fellowship opportunity for
ALL parishioner’s.
TIMELINE:
4:00-4:30 Chili served in parish hall
4:30– Costume Judging OUTSIDE ages 0-3
4:40– Costume Judging ages 4-8
4:50– Costume Judging ages 8-12
5:00– All raffle tickets MUST be turned in before the drawing. Trunk or treating and
activities begin
5:10– Costume Judging ages 13-17
5:20– Costume Judging ages 18 and up
5:45-Trunk Judging winner announced
*****Raffle winners will be announced between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.
WHERE: The designated area for the Trunk-or-Treating will be in the back parking lotbeside the parish hall. There will be a designated parking for those who do not wish to
decorate their cars or hand out candy, but want to come for the fellowship.
What Else? There will be a trunk decorating contest and costume contest for
different age groups!!! Prizes will be given!!!
Weather pending– we will have more activities and games going on outside for the kids:
Art projects, Hayrides, and more!!!
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Saturday, Nov. 1: Not only is this All Saints Day, but is the night we set our clocks BACK. Officially, that is Sunday,
Nov 2, but if you wait too long, you will be an hour early for Mass, and miss out on an “extra” hour of snooze time.
Nov. 2:
All Souls Day-Weather permitting, the PREP classes take a “prayer walk” over to the parish cemetery. All are invited
to join us, about 9:15, in front of church. This takes about 25 minutes, and all are invited to name their loved ones
who have passed, as we do the Litany of the Saints. (The classes will each have a list prepared, and others in attendance are invited to participate). We will have to cancel if the weather is unfavorable. Parents: Don’t forget to send
PREP students with jackets, etc., as appropriate.
1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion 2015 REMINDERS for all parish 2nd graders:
Cendal Brown
Addison Byrne
Simon Ferguson
Kylie Fitzgerald
Catherine Gillim
Reese Keller
Kathyrn Riney
Graci Stephen
Noah Storm
Logan Wood
If you have a 2nd grader not on this list, who has not received these Sacraments, please contact the parish ASAP.
On Sunday, Nov. 30, Debi will be available to meet with First Reconciliation parent/guardians between the Sunday
Masses. Choice of 2 times: 9:00 a.m. or 9:45a.m. Meeting will last approx. 30 min. This eliminates the need for a
night meeting. We will cover all info needed and provide resources for you to assist your child prepare to receive this
Sacrament at home. Half of the children are in Catholic School, half are receiving preparation right now in PREP. Still,
children will be asking YOU questions and need YOUR guidance and reassurance. Our short meeting will help YOU to
be prepared and relaxed. At the parish, we partner together in this effort. If you are not available that Sunday,
contact Debi for an alternate time.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR…
Sunday, October 26– Trunk or Treat: Youth be at the
Parish Hall at 2:30 PM
Sunday, November 2– Middle School Youth 5-6 PM
High School Youth 6:30-8:30 PM
Sunday, November 9– Youth Mass Practice
5:00-6:30 PM
Fall Raffle: The youth are selling raffle tickets at
each of the masses this weekend, October 25-26 for
the fall raffle. THIS IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GET TICKETS!!! We have several gift
certificates in the drawing, as well as a few gift baskets and other prizes. Over 35 items are being
drawn. Tickets are $5 each and benefit the youth
group. Please see one of our youth, or contact the
office for a ticket. The drawing will take place at our
Trunk or Treat Event!
Sacrament of Confirmation Information: As
part of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, each student is expected to do service.
Part of living out the Christian faith, means having a lifestyle where we serve one another. We
do NOT do service hours here at St. Mary Magdalene, but rather have opportunities for the youth
to serve. The students are expected to be at the
Mount St. Joseph Villa on November 9 and
December 14 from 2:00-4:00 PM. These dates
have been sent out previously, but we want to
make sure everyone is making these dates a priority on their calendar.
Trunk or Treat ALL YOUTH need to be at
the Parish Hall at 2:30 PM on Sunday
October 26 to get ready for Trunk or Treat.
Come ready to work, have a good time, and
plan on staying late to clean the hall up!
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Community Outreach
At the August Parish Council meeting, the possibility of a new program was discussed. Drawing on inspiration from other churches, a
new ministry is envisioned that offers outreach to elderly and
needy members of the community who struggle with home improvement and maintenance projects. This "Toolbox Ministry"
would offer volunteers the opportunity to help the less fortunate
through a donation of time and expertise. If you are a skilled tradesperson (plumber, electrician, carpenter, etc) or if you'd just like to
donate some time doing home cleanup (gutters, windows, landscaping, etc.), there are many neighbors who could use your help.
Recipients could be nominated anonymously for help, and then a
contact person will organize the response effort. To make this happen, we need to hear from YOU! Please contact: Brad Cecil by
email at [email protected] or by phone at 270-929-1595. Let
us know that you're interested in the program. If feasible, further
announcements will follow.
Thank you: The Parish Council
Please pray for the repose of the soul of, June Ebelhar.
We offer her children and families our deepest sympathy.
May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Sadly, one of the most difficult reforms of the Second Vatican Council for the Church to embrace has been one of the most
thorough and beautiful: the sacrament of penance. Because it is
individual and private, it has been difficult for the changes to take
root. Sometimes a priest may be grounded in the earlier form, and
at other times the penitent may resist the priest’s attempt to blend
in the proper texts and rituals.
Perhaps because the new form is almost identical in structure
to the old, it has been difficult to insititute. It may also be true
that with the liturgy in English now, it is far more clear that the
Eucharist, too, is a “sacrament of reconciliation.”
It is certainly true that there are different skills and gifts in
ministry, and experienced penitents know that not all priests are
equally at ease in this sacramental encounter. Sometimes a difficult experience can drive people away from a liturgy that is spiritually rich and rewarding. Yet we know that one bad meal seldom
puts people off restaurants forever: the dinner gong tends to dispel bad memories, and so we try again. Individual confession and
absolution is for us both treasure and tradition. If you haven’t
been for a while, consider coming back to praise God for this gift
of mercy.
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Happy Birthday to You!!
IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER
HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES:
Bobby Collignon, Carolyn Knott, Jean McCarty, Michael O’Bryan, Pearl O'Bryan
Remember in prayer, those sick in our Community:
Michael Alvey, Toya Ashby, Bill Bratcher, Riley Carmen, Marion Cecil, Joe Bill Clark,
Martha Clark, David Clouse, Pam Cox, Mary Alice Crowe, Maria Daughtery, Steve Dean,
Caroline Elder, Jean Ferrel, Audrey Fogle, Samuel George, Jeff Green,
Susan Riney Guernsey, Billy Johnson, Benjamin Halbig, Robert Haire, Jerry Harris,
Lydia Haycraft, Frances Hayden, Joe Hayden, Pat Hayden, Bill Head, Marie Hester,
George Hooper, Leslie Jackson, Martha Johnson, Bill Kamuf, Sarah Kamuf, Bill Knott,
Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Joe Lewis, Bill Loudermilk, Joy Malone, Joy Medley
Lyons, Dora McCarty, Joe Bill & Margie Merimee, Gary Miller, Diane Minton,
Michael & Sue O’Bryan, Larry Oller, Jamie Potter, Gary Reynolds, Jason Roberts,
Christian Ruiz, Melanie Russelburg, Mike Sevy, Cindy Smith, Norbert J. Smith,
Sabrina Sparks, Gayle Strehl, Bernice Thomas, Alma Topper, Darryl Warren,
Kevin Warren, Phil Warren,.
*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. James Calhoun, Jessica Chase, Christine Kugele,
Frank Murphy, Chad Norris, Jeff & Sarah Odell, Jonathan Tucker
Parishioners celebrating
Birthday’s this week
25– Claudia O’Bryan
26– Katelyn Combs; Julie Ebelhar;
Reese Keller; Lorie Knott
27– Janet McMaster
28– Brad Stephen; Sedia Storm
29- Scott Burden; Jim Burns;
Billy Payne; Laurie Payne; Susan Risse
30– Tom Settles
31– Karen Clouse; Crissy Stevenson
November
01– Chris Kamuf
02– Amber Bryant; Kelly Thomas
Happy Anniversary!!
Parishioners celebrating
Anniversaries this week
26– Jim & Kelly Goetz 40 Years!
26– Eric & Christina Dant
30– Larry & Ruth Oller
If your birthday/anniversary is omitted
from this list, or incorrectly dated, please
call the parish office.
Good Deeds:
OFFERINGS: 10/19/2014
Weekly Actual
$ 7,400.21
Weekly Budget
$ 8,534.00
Year to Date Actual
$ 114,154.24
Year to Date Budget
$ 136,544.00
Building Fund Collection:
CD Interest
YTD (includes CD)
$
291.00
$
$ 65,273.23
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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Owensboro, KY 42301
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