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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
January 25, 2015
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
JANUARY 25, 2015
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Mark A. Buckner
[email protected]
DRE: Debi Hopkins
[email protected]
Office Manager: Patti J. Bartley
[email protected]
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
All are invited—next Sunday, February 1st after the
8:00AM Mass to the Annual Parish Breakfast. The breakfast
is sponsored and prepared by the Men’s Club.
This Breakfast is Free of Charge.
ST. MARY MAGDALENE
CEMETERY
Contact the Parish Office- 771-4436
SACRAMENTS
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.
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 are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30am to 2:30 pm.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS for Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:30PM
Donna Ebelhar
Marcia Clouse
Mark Payne
Eucharistic
Ministers
Fred McCarty
Patsy Hartz
Joe Blandford
Leslie Ebelhar
Kurt & Melissa
Osborne
Debi Hopkins
Michelle Clancy
Jennifer Byrne
Hannah & Hadley
Latham
Elizabeth &
Valarie Gillim &
Sydney Clouse
Drew Hartz
Lincoln Clancy
Kenny Knott
Blake Knott
Jim Hartz
Hayden Hartz
Lector
Monday,
Jan. 26th
No Mass
Tuesday,
7:00 AM
Jan. 27th
John D. & Ann Byrne
Altar
Servers
Wednesday,
7:00 AM
Jan. 28th
Sr. Mary Louise Knott
Ushers/Greeters Chad Latham
Thursday,
7:00 AM
Jan. 29th
Joe Bill & Margie Merimee
Friday,
7:00AM
Jan. 30th
Mike & Faye Riney
Saturday,
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
Jan. 31st
George Ballard
Mike Goff
Sunday,
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Feb. 1st
Parishioners
Hugh Bosley, Jr.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Scott Burden
2 Tm 1:1-8 Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10;
Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18;
Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25;
Mk 4:21-25
Friday:
Heb 10:32-39;
Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Mk
4:35-41
Minister to the Sick: John Hartz (270) 771-5572 weekend of Feb. 1st
January Church Cleaners: Sara Burden, Jill Cash, Sharon McCarty, Tina James
Theresa Payne, Karen Clouse, Claudia O’Bryan, Carolyn Thomas
CHANGE OUR LIVES
In today’s first reading, Jonah, sent by God to warn the people, storms
through Nineveh, frightening the citizens out of their wits. It works! They
repent before Jonah makes his way through a third of the city, and God sees
“by their actions” how they have turned from evil.
Then we hear Paul telling the Corinthians that “the world in its present
form is passing away.” He calls for a change of heart. He stops short of telling them to set aside their everyday lives, but still he urges them—rather
mysteriously—to live as though they aren’t doing the things they’re doing.
Finally, Jesus stands on the shore and cries, “The kingdom of God is at
hand!” The apostles-to-be abandon their nets and follow him. Thus in all the
readings we hear an invitation to a radical and immediate change in our
lives.
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The Ninevites
turn from their evil way in response
to Jonah’s message (Jonah 3:1-5,
10).
Psalm — Teach me your ways, O
Lord (Psalm 25).
Second Reading — The world in
its present form is passing away (1
Corinthians 7:29-31).
Gospel — Jesus proclaims,
“Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
The new disciples abandon their
nets and follow him (Mark 1:1420).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on
English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
January 25, 2015
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
As a result of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, the
Church has defined a new pastoral plan for your care whenever you struggle
with illness. There are rites for children, a communal rite for celebration in
the parish, forms of care for the sick at each stage and transition, and for the
desperately ill. There is a much broader interpretation of who may be
anointed, including not only the visibly ill, but those battling addiction, or
the elderly coping with the frustrating aches and pains of aging. Children
under seven are normally not anointed, since the oil is associated with
reconciliation. (For the same reason, they do not receive ashes on Ash
Wednesday.) However, children close to that age who have a serious illness
often gain a deep level of spiritual insight and maturity, and may benefit
from catechesis for the Eucharist. Once admitted to confirmation and/or
Eucharist, a sick child should be anointed. It is a great strength of our
present rite that a section is included with prayers tailored to the experience
and understanding of a child. Considering our recent history of being fairly
sparing with this sacrament, the generosity of celebration today is helping
us to retrieve an essential part of our tradition of reverence for the sick.
Parish Council Elections 2014- There is one opening on the
Parish Council. Thank you to Joey Smith for his leadership over the
past 3 years.
January 24th and 25th- Biographies for candidates published
January 31st & February 1st- Parish Council Election
“Come after me, and I will make
you fishers of men.” Called by
Jesus to “come after me,” Simon
and his brother Andrew
abandoned their nets and
followed him. That is to say they
gave their lives to him. Jesus is
calling each of us to “come after
me.” If you feel that God is calling
you to follow him as a Catholic
Priest, contact the vocations office
and let us help you with your
discernment. 270-683-1545,
www.owensborovocations.com,
or [email protected]
Sunday, February 1st, after the 8:00 AM Mass. This meal
is served free of charge by the Men’s Club in appreciation
of parish support.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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Please continue to pray for our 24 Confirmandi, who will be confirmed
here on Sun., Feb. 8, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. We are very grateful to all who
supported these amazing 24 young people on their way to Confirmation. Crissy
Stevenson deserves special recognition as a great Confirmation leader, and a
great youth minister. While I (Debi) am Confirmation director, I am really happier
as a consultant and table leader. Crissy has the skill set to make our program
second-to-none. With only a little guidance from me, she wrote our program from
the ground up. We looked carefully at all the Confirmation programs on “the
market,” but were not satisfied with what is available. Crissy gleaned ideas from
her wide experiences directing youth, and discerned materials, which, having a
degree in Ministry helps with. We would not have one of the largest and most
active youth ministries in the diocese (yes, here at St. Mary Magdalene Parish)
without her, and her loyal volunteers. Thanks, Crissy! We love and appreciate
you!
Please continue to pray for our 10 wonderful 2nd graders, who participated in
the Sacrament of Reconciliation here, for the first time, on Sat., January 24.
They are now starting to prepare for First Eucharist, which will be at the
10:30 a.m. Mass, on Sunday, April 26. The children are:
Cendal Brown
Addison Byrne
Kylie Fitzgerald
Catherine Gillim
Kathryn Riney
Graci Stephen
Logan Wood
Simon Ferguson
Reese Keller
Noah Storm
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Our Next Youth Mass is on Saturday,
January 24 at the 5:00 PM Mass.
Theology of the Body
A couple of times a month, our High School
Youth Group has been doing a study on Theology of the Body. There is still time to jump
in with this program! Parents, if you have any
or would like information about the material
that has been discussed, please contact Crissy.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Upcoming Youth Dates
Saturday, January 24– 5:00 PM Youth Mass
Sunday, January 25 Middle School Youth 5:00-6:00 PM; High School Youth 6:30-8:30 PM
February 1– Men’s Club Breakfast after the 8:00AM Mass
February 1– No Youth Group (Super Bowl Sunday)
February 8– Middle School Youth 5:00-6:00 PM; High School Youth 6:30-8:30 PM
February 15– No Youth Group (3 day weekend with Presidents Day)
Confirmation: is on Sunday, February
8 at 10:30 AM. Please continue to
keep our Confirmation students in
prayer as they finish up their Sacramental Preparation.
We have our regular class on Wednesday, January 28. Our last Parent and
Sponsor Session on February 4. This
class we will all meet together with the
Confirmation Students, with the topic
being “I’m Confirmed– What next?”
Parents and sponsors, please plan on
attending this session!
What exactly is youth ministry?
Youth Ministry, here at St. Mary Magdalene is for all youth in grades 6-12. This is
for BOTH the public school and the Catholic school students.
Our Youth Ministry Program is a community with its foundation rooted in Christ.
This is a community that gathers to pray together, learn together, and play together. There
are opportunities for catechesis, service, sharing, and just having fun. The Youth Group is
not separate from the Church, you are part of the church! The focus is always to integrate
you back into the larger community!
Those who are involved in their church as teenagers through youth groups are more
likely to remain involved and connected to their church as adults. This has been researched
and statistically proven.
Our youth group is a place that brings together our Catholic community. It’s not
about what school you attend or which family belong. When you graduate from school,
you are still a part of this church community. What better way to get involved than
through our Youth Ministry program?
Western Kentucky Teens Encounter Christ is scheduled for February
20-22, 2015, at Gasper River Retreat Center, Bowling Green. This TEC is
for High School Seniors & Juniors. Adults who have completed diocesan
Safe Environment Training and background checks may observe the weekend. This 3 day retreat focuses on the Paschal Mystery and how we live
that out in our day to day lives. It is for those persons who are searching
for goals, for acceptance, for meaning, for community, for values, and for God. For weekend applications, please see Crissy, or go to www.wkytec.org. The cost is $60.00 and a
$10.00 deposit is required two weeks before TEC begins. This retreat sometimes tends to
fill up fast, so get your registrations in soon!!
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January Calendar
24– First Reconciliation 10:00AM
24– Youth Mass 5:00PM
25– PREP 9:00-10:20 AM
25- Middle School Youth Group 5-6:00PM
25- High School Youth Group 6:30-8:30PM
27– Scripture Study after the 7:00 AM Mass
28– Confirmation Session 6:30-8:00PM
31– Voting for Parish Council
“God who is mighty has done great things for me,
Holy is God’s Name” – Luke 1:49
Bishop William Medley invites you to join him as
he celebrates his 5 year Episcopal Ordination
Anniversary as the 4th bishop of the Diocese of
Owensboro with Mass at Saint Stephen Cathedral
on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 12:05 p.m.
Owensboro Catholic League
Bunco Party
Date: February 13, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Home Builders Association
Cost: $30.00 a couple or $15.00 for single
Grab a date and come out and celebrate an early Valentine’s
Day while helping the Owensboro Catholic League
Appetizers will be served, BYOB
Please contact Chip Pride at 270-316-1233 or
Amy Pride at 270-314-6175 to RSVP
K of C's Sorgho Council #6101 will be making sausage on
February 6th.
To place orders call:
Jim Kauffeld 771-5525 or 929-0672;
Terry Blandford 270-683-8180;
Joey Smith 270-771-4441;
Kenneth Ebelhar 771-4423.
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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER
HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES:
Bobby Collignon, Frances Hayden, Carolyn Knott, Jean McCarty, Michael O’Bryan,
Pearl O'Bryan
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:
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,
Jean Ferrel, Audrey Fogle, Samuel George, Jeff Green, Susan Riney Guernsey,
Billy Johnson, Benjamin Halbig, Robert Haire, Jerry Harris, Frances Hayden, Joe Hayden,
Pat Hayden, Bill Head, Marie Hester, George Hooper, Leslie Jackson, Martha Johnson,
Amelia Jones, Bill Kamuf, Sarah Kamuf, Bill Knott, Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Joe
Lewis, Bill Loudermilk, Joy Malone, Dora McCarty, Joe Bill & Margie Merimee,
Gary Miller, Diane Minton, Michael & Sue O’Bryan, Larry Oller, Chuck Pinkston,
Jamie Potter, Gary Reynolds, Matthew Reynolds, Jason Roberts, Christian Ruiz,
Melanie Russelburg, Cindy Smith, Norbert J. Smith, Jr., Norbert Smith Sr., Barbara Smith,
Sabrina Sparks, Gayle Strehl, Kim Terry, Alma Topper, Darryl Warren, Kevin Warren,
Phil Warren, Mary Jane Young.
*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, Ryan Offerman, Jonathan Tucker
Happy Birthday to You!!
Parishioners celebrating
Birthday’s this week
23– Ryan Offerman; Lilly Stephen
24– Camille Conkright;
Darlene Thomas
25– Jody Gaddis; Karen Gilbert;
Rhonda Henry; Lily Medley
26– Jill Chappell
27– Johnathan Brey
28– Keyna Dunn; Brad Ebelhar;
Bobby Knott; Camille Settles;
Jordan Wood
30– Tony Mischel
31– Justin Dunn; Chase Keller;
Keith Mattingly
February
01-Alana Ebelhar; June Hayden;
Carsyn Settles
Happy Anniversary!!
Parishioners celebrating
Anniversaries this week
Good Deeds: Cassidy Peters was a nice person and believe in others.
29– Joe Bill & Margie Merimee
29– David & Mary Payne
Father John Meredith has been assigned to prayer and penance and would
like to be of assistance to people of the diocese. If you would like to send
him a prayer request his email address for your intentions
is [email protected]. Thank you for considering this and let us
pray for each other.
If your birthday/anniversary is omitted
from this list, or incorrectly dated, please
call the parish office.
Offering: Sunday, January 18, 2015
Weekly Actual
$10,690.48
Weekly Budget
$ 8,534.00
Year to Date Actual
$ 246,386.45
Year to Date Budget
$ 247,486.00
Building Fund Collection:
Building Fund Total:
$
$ 33,430.10
Thank You for Your Continued Support
St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery
Please contact Patti, to
purchase a cemetery plot.
(270) 771-4436.
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