Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) February 15, 2015 St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church FEBRUARY 15, 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am Weekdays: Tuesday-Saturday 7:00 am Holy Day: Contact Parish Office 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. 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 Bryan Ebelhar, Mike Jones Brad Cecil, Sarah O’Bryan and Mark Payne FINANCE COUNCIL Larry Elder; Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz, Rita Wood ST. MARY MAGDALENE CEMETERY Contact the Parish Office- 771-4436 2 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) February 15, 2015 LITURGICAL MINISTERS for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:30PM Joey Smith Tony Ebelhar Linda Rickard Eucharistic Ministers Mitch Knott Jennifer Nonweiler Joe Blandford Kurt & Melissa Osborne Blake Knott Kristi McCabe Shannon Offerman Sandi Boswell Zeke & Jeffrey Smith Audrey, Brandon & Cameron Horsley Cameron Fulkerson Adam McCabe Lector Monday, Feb. 16th No Mass Tuesday, 7:00 AM Feb. 17th John D. Byrne, Jr. Altar Servers Wednesday, 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Feb. 18th Fr. Carl Glahn June Ebelhar Ushers/Greeters Keith Blandford Thursday, 7:00 AM Feb. 19th Herman Goetz Friday, 7:00AM Feb. 20th Jim & Dan Kamuf Saturday, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Feb. 21st George Ballard Rose Isbill Sunday, 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Feb. 22nd Mary Pheobe Ebelhar Parishioners Jimmy Gilles Kenny Clouse Sydney Clouse Glenn Knott Mike Horsley Minister to the Sick: Chris Payne the weekend of Feb. 22nd (270) 314-7256 February Church Cleaners: Terry Knott (Captain), Mary Ann Knott Sabrina Ebelhar, Christy Gilles, Susan Knott, Lisa Knott, Lorie Knott Carol Shepherd READINGS FOR THE WEEK FOR THE GLORY OF GOD The entire history of the Jewish people is directed toward one goal: that God might be glorified through the chosen people. Christians, too, are called to “do everything for the glory of God.” In today’s scriptures Paul reminds us that the best way for us to glorify God is to seek to benefit “the many,” as Christ did when he shed his blood for all of humankind. The reading from Leviticus explains one way the Jews sought to benefit the many, by keeping lepers and leprosy away from the chosen people. Jesus finds a better way. He cures the leper, who immediately re‑enters the community to spread the good news about Jesus to everyone who will listen. In this way both Jesus and the leper fulfill their calling to glorify the God who fills us “with the joy of salvation.” . Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301 www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Ÿ Fax: 1-866-856-7191 Ÿ Rel. Ed. 270-771-4438 3 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 4446). Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading — Do everything for the glory of God; be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1). Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). 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 Welcome to our newest member Baptized into our Catholic Faith Spencer Michael Medley February, 15, 2015 Child of Michael & Krystal Medley "Thank you to Father Mark, staff and members of St. Mary Magdalene for the beautiful Memorial Mass for our brother, Bill Kamuf. Also thank you for the bereavement meal served to our family and friends. May God bless you for your kindness to our Family." ~Margie Merimee, Dan and Jim Sister Cheryl Clemons will present a series on BECOMING THE BELOVED during 4 Tuesdays of Lent at Precious Blood Church. The dates and topics are: February 24 - TAKEN, March 3 BLESSED, March 17 - BROKEN and March 24 – GIVEN from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. There will not be Adoration that evening. February 15, 2015 Rummage Sale on March 6th and 7th Please, Begin Saving Items!! Help needed: pricing items during the week, helping with the sale on Friday and Saturday, and clean up on Saturday after the sale. If you can donate an hour of your time or all day it will be greatly appreciated. I promise you will not only benefit the parish but yourself as well. This is a great opportunity to meet different members of your parish family and have a good time!! Please call the Parish Office or email [email protected] and let us know. Thank you!! LENT, A DAY OF PUBLIC CATHOLICISM: This Wednesday, Catholics will be visible at work, at the store, in school, and everywhere inbetween. Conversations may naturally turn to religion, to Catholic tradition, and to the meaning of LENT. The wearing of ashes is a preChristian expression found in the Book of Judith 9:11, Daniel 9:3, and Jonah 3:6. Jesus was familiar with the practice (Mt. 11:21), and the early Church made it a sign of public penance. Ashes were sprinkled on penitent's heads. Around the year 1000, ashes came to be used by all the faithful. In 1091, Pope Urban II recommended the custom to all Churches in communion with Rome. We are "branded" with the sign of our Baptism, reminding us of the purpose of Lent as a time of baptismal renewal, the acceptance of penitence, and participation in community. The Ash Wednesday Mass schedule is as follows: 7:00am and 6:00pm. FAST & ABSTINENCE: there are only two days in the liturgical year when Catholics are obligated to fast and abstain: Ash Wednesday & Good Friday. Fasting can help us be aware all day long that Lent, this season of looking more intently at our spiritual lives, is beginning. Everyone is encouraged to embrace fasting according to one’s ability, i.e. sickness, very young. While what’s important is the spirit of this challenge, the Church gives the following for us as a guideline: FASTING...eating no more than one full meal (two smaller ones), no solid food between meals for persons 18-59 years of age; no snacking. A person is to ABSTAIN from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent for all 14 year olds and older. K of C Fish Fry on Friday, February 20th at 5:00 PM Fiddlers, Fillets, Cole-Slaw, French Fries, Hush Puppies, and Drink (Tea & Coffee) Adults $10 Children 4—12 $5.00 each Under 4 Free TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR SYNOD OF BISHOPS In preparation for the October, 2015 Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis is encouraging widespread consultation in dioceses around the world on questions concerning marriage and family life. Bishop Medley invites your input at Town Hall Meetings to be held across the diocese. Add your voice to those of Catholics across the globe. There is one more Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, February 19 – Blessed Mother Parish, Owensboro, 6:00-8:00 PM Your input will be conveyed to the Synod of Bishops in a report submitted by Bishop Medley at the conclusion of the listening sessions. 4 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) February 15, 2015 Parish Religious Education Program RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NOTE: PREP resumes sessions this Sunday, Feb. 15th and on Feb. 22nd. Good help may be hard to find, but we had just enough last Sunday. Thanks, God, for our beautiful parish. Sincere thanks to the wonderful people who helped with the Confirmation reception: John, Claudia, Ben, Nick, and Gabby O’Bryan; Amanda and Olivia Clary, Kaden Howard; Tracy and Carsyn Settles; Sue O’Bryan; Steve Hopkins, and Frances Gaddis. They made a very special day even better, THANKS! Please pray for our 3 young people who are in formation to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil, on April 4: Sedia and Cayden Storm, and Mason Shepherd. The Storm sisters are catechumens, and have been coming here for catechesis (R.C.I.A.) since March 24, 2014. They will receive all 3 Sacraments of Initiation at that service. Mason is a “candidate,” as he is already baptized, and will be confirmed and receive Eucharist for the first time, at the Easter Vigil. He has been in faith formation since November, 2014. Cayden and Mason are students at Sorgho Elementary, in the 5th and 4th grades, respectively. Sedia is a 6th grader at Burns Middle School. These 3 “inquiring minds” are a joy to work with, and will soon be full members of the Church. Please keep them in your prayers as they approach Lent and the weeks leading up to their full participation with us. FYI: There are 2 young men (candidates) who recently started catechesis toward full reception into the Catholic Church, here at St. Mary Magdalene. It’s a bit early to say more, but they are 2 great blessings to us. Through God’s grace, they will continue weekly sessions, and be ready for “full welcome” in the summer. Your continued prayers for all those seeking the Fullness of Truth, in the Roman Catholic Church, is requested. God is GOOD!!! God is VERY good! Owensboro Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Owensboro Catholic Schools in partnership with our local parishes provides $900,000 in needs-based tuition assistance. If you would like to learn more about how the tuition assistance process works, or would like a tuition assistance packet – contact Ashley or Keith at Owensboro Catholic Schools 270-686-8896. 5 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) February 15, 2015 Upcoming Youth Dates February 15– No Youth Group (3 day weekend with Presidents Day) February 20-22– TEC at Gasper River February 22– 6:30-8:30 Middle & High School Bowling Night 6:30-8:30 PM at the Bowlodrome March 1– Mass Practice 5:00-6:30 PM; High School Youth Group 6:30-8:30 PM Youth 2000: is scheduled for March 13-15 at Brescia University. This is for anyone who is at least 13 years old. This is a Eucharistic Centered 3-day retreat. For applications, please see Crissy. The registration fee is $50 (which includes snacks and 2 meals). Parents are needed as chaperones for this event– please let Crissy know if you can do so. If we do not have chaperones, we cannot participate in this event. Youth Group Outing: Come out to the Bowlodrome on Sunday, February 22 from 6:30-8:30 PM for a fun night!! This is for the youth group (grades 6-12). Pizza and drinks will be provided for dinner. Please pray for our youth and the youth from across the diocese who are attending TEC 170 at Gasper River Retreat Center next weekend… Although we are in the heart of winter, it’s not too early to start making plans for the summer!! Be sure to check all that is offered for the 3rd grade and up!! There are not only opportunities to attend camp, but for our older youth and adults, there are lots of volunteer opportunities for the summer. Camp registrations have already started to be turned in. Camp is a great way to continue building a foundation in your faith, broaden your comfort zone, experience the beauty of God in nature, and to make great connections with other youth from around the diocese and beyond!! Please visit www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org for information regarding camp and application forms. You may also contact Crissy for more information. YOUTH MINISTRY High School Retreat: is scheduled for March 14-15. Please, mark your calendars. This is a great opportunity to spend time away, unplugging from what is going on in our fast paced lives, and focusing on ourselves and our relationship with God. More information to come… 6 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FEBRUARY CALENDAR 15– PREP 9:00-10:20AM 17– Men’s Club Meeting 6:00 PM 18– Ash Wednesday Services 7:00 AM & 6:00 PM 18- Scripture Study after 7AM Mass 18– OCS Parent Information Session and pick up Parish Sponsored Voucher at 7:00 PM 22– PREP 9:00-10:20AM 22– Youth Group Bowling at Bowlodrome 6:30-8:30 PM 23– Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM 24– Finance Council Meeting at Noon 24– Parish Council Meeting at 5:30 PM 25- Scripture Study after 7AM Mass 25– Adoration 3:00-6:00 PM 25– Stations of the Cross with Benediction 6:00 PM 26– Picnic Committee Meeting 6:00PM The Ash Wednesday Collection on 2-18-15 will again be for our Sister Diocese of Mandeville Jamaica. As the Priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass, he says, “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God” and our response is “It is right and Just.” As we share from our sacrifices for the needs of our Sister Diocese in Mandeville Jamaica, we respond not only with words, but also with deeds to thank the Lord for His many blessings to us and share in His ongoing mission to tell the whole world of His kindness. Please consider a generous response to this collection again this year. Right to Life of Owensboro Annual Chili Supper Date: February 28, 2015 Time: 5:30- 7:30 pm Location: Blessed Mother Catholic Church 601 E. 23rd Street Adult tickets:$7 Child (age3-12): $5 Under 2: Free You can get tickets at the door or at the office. Thank you. Come for a night of family fun. Please join us for our next Covenant of Love Date Night on Friday, February 20th in the Immaculate’s Parish Hall from 6:30-8:30 pm. This is open to all married and engaged couples; childcare is provided and the evening is free. Wine and snacks are provided, but all are welcome to BYOB. Please bring your friends, and remember, each time you attend, your name will be entered into a raffle to win a free weekend trip to GATLINBURG! Refer to Facebook for more details & please RSVP by Monday, February 16th to Haley & Matt Fitzgerald at 270-993-1111, or Rachel & Keith Evans at 270-570-2170 February 15, 2015 7 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) February 15, 2015 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, Marion Cecil, Joe Bill Clark, Martha Clark, David Clouse, 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, Sarah Kamuf, Bill Knott, Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Mary Lasley, Joe Lewis, Bill Loudermilk, 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, 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. Good Deeds: 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. Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating Birthday’s this week February 14- Jim Gilles; Beth Greenwell 16– Patty Beyke; Greg Coomes; Rachel Fulkerson; Ron Knott; Rachel Krampe 17– Riley Krampe; Nancy Mann 18– Amanda Clary; Rob Gillim; John Hartz; Jim Kauffeld; Katelyn Murphy; Tricia Murphy 20– Frances Hayden; Sheila Hodskins Shannon Offerman; Ruth Oller 21– Brooklyn Fogle; Leslie Ebelhar Hannah Payne; Drew Keller 22– Karen Booth; Hillary Thomas Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week 15– Eddie & Alo Byrne 17– Jim & Barbara Schwartz 20– Bernie & Cindy Krampe If your birthday/anniversary is omitted from this list, or incorrectly dated, please call the parish office. Offering: Sunday, February 8, 2015 Weekly Actual $ 7,350.00 Weekly Budget $ 8,534.00 Year to Date Actual $ 268,059.64 Year to Date Budget $ 273,088.00 Youth Fund Collection: $ Building Fund Collection: Building Fund Total: $ 260.00 $ 34,326.10 658.00 Thank You for Your Continued Support St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery Please contact Patti, to purchase a cemetery plot. (270) 771-4436. INFORMATION SHEET (This page will be replaced by JSPaluch Production with your advt page) 8 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) February 15, 2015 Church name & address: St. Mary Magdalene #583200 7232 KY 56 Owensboro, KY 42301 Contact person: Patti Bartley @ 270-771-4436 Software: Win 7, MSPub 2007, Adobe Acrobat XI Date of publication: (Sunday’s date) Transmission day & time: Tuesday 3 PM. 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