Saint Luke Catholic Church 304 South Main Street Nicholasville, KY 40356 Rectory/Parish Office--859.885.4892 Rev. William C. Bush, Pastor Rev. Ronald Schmelzer, 859.293.9318 Deacon Frank Keller, Pastoral Associate, 859.321.4250 Deacon Marco Rajkovich, 859.229.2289 Parish Hall--859.887.5711/ FAX 859.885.6762 Adoration Chapel/Ed. Bldg.--859.887.1057 [email protected] Website--Nicholasville.cdlex.org Mass Times/Intentions for March 29-April 5, 2015 Palm Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 12 noon 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 8:45 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bill and Delores Pesci (Helen Palmer) For the Congregation Intentions of David James (Mary Jo James) Father Thomas Imfeld (Estate) Intentions of Brian Collier Family (Family) Florine White (Joe and Sharon White) Morning Prayer Rosalie Dempsey (F.G. Dempsey) Morning Prayer and Novena/Divine Mercy Tre Ore Service Tre Ore Service Tre Ore Service Passion of Our Lord Morning Prayer and Novena/Divine Mercy Intentions of Our Pastor Robert A. Keller (The Keller Family) For the Congregation ********* The Chapel will be closed for the Triduum--from Thursday, April 2, at 10 p.m. until Saturday, April 4, at 10 p.m. This Weekend— our readings are for Palm Sunday Holy Week--No CCD or DTS Classes or any other meetings are scheduled for this week Monday—The novena to the Miraculous Medal will be prayed after this Mass. Tuesday—the novena to St. Anthony and the short way of the cross will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Wednesday—there will be two Masses today—8:00 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The novena to the Infant of Prague will be prayed after the 12:05 Mass. Please note there is no 6:30 Mass this week. Holy Thursday—Morning Prayer begins at 9:00 a.m. The Triduum begins this evening at 7:30 p.m. and includes the the Mass of the Last Supper, Washing of the Feet and ends with the Stripping of the Altar. Our Adoration Chapel will close at the end of this Mass and will not reopen until the end of the Vigil Mass on Saturday Evening. Good Friday—Morning Prayer begins at 9:00 a.m. and will include the beginning of the Novena to the Divine Mercy. The church will be open all day and prayers will be offered beginning at 12 noon. The Tre Ore service, which is Latin for “Three Hours” is an old prayer of the church, will begin at 12 noon and will continue until 2 p.m. The main service will begin at 2:30 p.m. This is the only day of the Liturgical year when there is no Mass. Jesus is dead in the Tomb. Chapel is also closed today. Holy Saturday—Morning Prayer and the Novena to the Divine Mercy begins at 9:00 a.m. The Vigil Mass including the Blessing of the Fire and Water as well as the acceptance of our new members will begin at 8:45 p.m. There is NO 4:30 p.m. Mass on Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday—Jesus has Risen! Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. Between the Masses, donuts, milk, and juice will be offered as our young folks celebrate with an Easter Egg Hunt. Please be careful as you enter the parking lot before the ten o’clock Mass. Church Support, etc. Attendance 03-22-2015-455 Children/Teens (5 Envelopes) Adult Collection (139 Envelopes) Votive Lights Amounts Day Mass Times Saturday 8:45 p.m. All Servers Present $ 5,679.00 Sunday 7:30 a.m. All Servers Present $48.00 Sunday 10:00 a.m. All Servers Present $13.50 Altar Servers Holy Week Services All Servers Present Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Holy Week/Easter Fathers Bush and Schmelzer, Deacons Keller and Rajkovich, Brandon Bigam Fathers Bush and Schmelzer, Deacons Keller and Rajkovich, Brandon Bigam Fathers Bush and Schmelzer, Deacons Keller and Rajkovich, Brandon Bigam A Prayer for the intention of Bishop-elect John Stowe Heavenly Father, we ask your blessing upon Bishop-elect John Stowe. Give him peace of mind, good health of body and joy of spirit as he prepares for his new task as Bishop in the Diocese of Lexington. Following the example of your Son, the Good Shepherd, may Bishop-elect Stowe be a merciful, wise, and joyful pastor. We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord. There is NO 4:30 p.m. Mass on Holy Saturday—April 4, 2015 March 29, 2015—Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 1 Presentation of the Gifts Thanks to all who volunteer to present the gifts and take home the vocation cross and prayer card at the ten o’clock Mass. If your name is not included and you would like to participate, please call the office; and we will add you to the list. We ask that you continue to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Date 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Mar 28/29 Steve and Lois O'Daniel Martha Pawlak Colleen Milburn Family Apr 4/5 RCIA Catechumen and Candidates Joe Poage Jose and Maria Leon Family Apr 11/12 Richard and Lolita Krusinski Kay Poage Family Jonathan and Jeanne Miller Family Apr 18/19 Mike and Marianne Oghia John and Mary Regester Dean and Terri Morgan Family Holy Week Schedule—March 29, 2015-April 5, 2015 Palm Sunday— 7:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Mass Procession beginning in the Parish Hall Mass Holy Thursday Morning Prayer Evening of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday – Morning Prayer and Novena to Divine Mercy Tre ore Service Continuation of Tre Ore Conclusion of Tre Ore Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday Morning Prayer and Novena to the Divine Mercy There is NO 4:30 p.m. Mass on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2015! 8:45 p.m. Easter Vigil Service begins Easter Sunday 7:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass Minster Schedule for April 2015 Day Saturday Sunday Time Greeters 4:30 p.m. Tom and Doris April 4— Taylor 8:45 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Diane DeSpain, Karl Tomaschko 10:00 a.m. Todd Myers, Paul Zink Lector Rosary Leader Ushers Kim Blankenship Francine Parsons Michael and Marianne Oghia, John Lee Andre’ Brousseau Len Figler Tom Smith Karl Tomaschko, Tim Frebis Joe Cieply, Larry Schneider, Pete Wdowiarz Charlotte Webb Parish Information Easter Egg Hunt—Easter Sunday is next week, and plans are underway for our church Easter egg hunt. We will be holding the hunt between the two Masses on Easter Sunday morning. Just like last year we plan to have donuts, milk, and juice for everyone to enjoy. We need your help to get plenty of Easter eggs stuffed and ready to go. Please give me a call at (859)321-0667 if you can donate either eggs or stuff to put in the eggs (candy or other small trinkets). Andy Johns . FAST & ABSTINENCE Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstaining from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. Rice Bowl Collection—We ask that you return the Rice Bowls on Holy Thursday. A container will be in the vestibule for these boxes. Many thanks for your help. March 29, 2015—Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 2 Diocesan Information Ordination Mass for Bishop-elect Stowe! Will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 2 p.m. Limited seating—tickets only. However, a Vespers service will take place on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral. Everyone is invited to attend! More information will follow. Jesus said to them, "Come and See." Come and See weekends are opportunities for men to experience seminary life--the rhythm of prayer, class, friendship and so much more. There is no obligation, pressure, or cost. College students and graduates are invited to visit Saint Meinrad Seminary on April 16-18, 2015. Sign up at IChoseYou.com Open House--The Serra Club of Lexington--The Lay Vocation Arm of the Catholic Church-invites you to an OPEN HOUSE on Monday, April 13. They will recite the Rosary for Vocations beginning at 6:40 p.m. followed by a Mass at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King. A social will follow in the Parish Life Center, so come to find out what we’re all about! Contact: Bob Conochalla 859.509.2108 or [email protected]. Now Hiring: Calvary Cemetery, the cemetery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington, KY, seeks to hire a full-time Groundsman. Calvary Cemetery is a sacred place that requires a Groundsman be committed to its protection and beautification. Groundsman reports to Cemetery Management and consults with Management on all matters. Groundsman must be neat in appearance (required uniform is provided by the Cemetery); dependable and punctual; able to work well with fellow Groundsmen, supervisors, vendors, and families; self-motivated; able to operate and maintain heavy equipment, power tools, and other Cemetery equipment; able to lift heavy loads; able to tolerate any weather situation; available to work Monday through Friday (and Saturday, as necessary); experienced in landscaping. (The preferred candidate will possess previous cemetery work experience.) Calvary Cemetery is a smoke-free campus. Interested persons should submit their resume, references, and salary requirement to: The Catholic Center, ATTN: Calvary Cemetery, 1310 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508. The People of Life, Born from the Cross “When Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, ‘It is finished'; and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit" (Jn 19:30). Afterwards, the Roman soldier "pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water" (Jn 19:34). Everything has now reached its complete fulfillment. The "giving up" of the spirit describes Jesus' death, a death like that of every other human being, but it also seems to allude to the "gift of the Spirit", by which Jesus ransoms us from death and opens before us a new life. It is the very life of God which is now shared with man. It is the life which through the Sacraments of the Church symbolized by the blood and water flowing from Christ's side - is continually given to God's children, making them the people of the New Covenant. From the Cross, the source of life, the "people of life" is born and increases” (The Gospel of Life, n.51). Lexington Catholic Hosts Bowling with Buddies! Lexington Catholic invites all middleschool and high-school students with special needs and their caregivers to attend Bowling with Buddies on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Southland Bowling Lanes. Our guests will enjoy pizza, cookies, activities, and bowling with Lexington Catholic students. This event is open to the first 50 who RSVP to [email protected]. Lexington Catholic Choir Yard Sale—Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, at the LCHS Cafeteria--DONATE ITEMS: Please consider donating any usable items in working condition. Examples: Toys, Books, Dishes, Appliances, Bikes, Furniture. If you have a large item to donate and need assistance getting it to LCHS please contact Anne Peck at 859.229.9491. Drop off time at the school is Fri. 4/17 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria or by special appointment to schedule a different drop off time. Please contact Mr. Vanover [email protected]. All items that are not sold at the yard sale will be donated to a local Goodwill. NEW THIS YEAR - PREVIEW SALE - FRIDAY, April 17, – 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $5.00 admission charge per adult to participate in the Preview Sale. CAR WASH – LCHS Parking Lot - Saturday, April 18, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations Accepted. The Lexington Mystics Girls Spring Camp--The Lexington Mystics club basketball team will be offering a spring camp for all girls interested in learning the fundamental skills of March 29, 2015—Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 3 basketball while fostering teamwork and friendship with other young girls in the Catholic School System. The spring camp will be available for all girls between fourth and eighth grade. The camp will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at the Lexington Catholic Alumni Gymnasium starting April 6, 2015. If you are interested please contact these coaches: Coach Lee Tegt [email protected] / 859-200-0073 or Coach Hubie Ballard [email protected] / 859-321-5878. Holy Week Services are organized each year by the Jessamine County Ministerial Association. This year, the services will be held at Catalyst Christian Church (the former Nicholasville Presbyterian Church, located on North First Street—behind the Court House) Each day the service begins at 12 noon and conclude at 12:30. A light lunch will be provided following the worship service. The schedule of speakers includes Rev. Troy Morrison, Church of God, on Monday; Rev. Lon Oliver, Nicholasville Christian, on Tuesday; Rev. Terry Moore, First Assembly of God, Wednesday; Father Justin Patterson, St. Athanasius Orthodox, Thursday; and Rev. Dave Kibler, Catalyst Christian, Friday. Everyone is welcome to join in worship and fellowship as our community comes together at this special time. Remembering Others In Memoriam—Please pray for the repose of the souls of Kathie Lootens, Robert Lootens’ daughterin-law; for Brenda Lowry Niekirk, Charlotte Webb’s cousin; for Frank Goldey, uncle of Donna Johns, Terry Leitch, Mike Montgomery and Lawrence Riley; Doris Sutherland Cleveland, Pete Sutherland’s aunt; and for Hildred Hoechst, Christina Farrell’s grandmother; who have recently passed away. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Happy Birthday to You! March March March March April April April April Parish April 28 Maggie Poage, Terry Taylor 29 Cameron Bailey, Sarah Milburn 30 Hannah Hughes, Isaac Milburn, Pete Sutherland 31 Monte Gibson, Nancy Ramirez, Tony Whitaker 1 Jeanette Harp, Karen Lee, Melissa Meza, Marjorie Partin 2 Neil Brumlow, Jean Fawcett, Ava Myers 3 Richard Ramirez, Bobi Ringlein 4 Amanda Byrd, Thomas Shofner, Nancy Snyder and Sacramental Information 5 Joe Allard, Mark Buncher, Johnny Collier, Irene Mori, Eddie Norton, Anna Pezzi Sacrament of Reconciliation—Confessions are heard on Wednesday 30 minutes before evening Mass time; Saturday from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.; and on Sunday 20 minutes before each Mass. Confessions may also be heard upon request. Communal Penance Services are announced in the bulletin. Sacrament of Baptism—Parents must be registered, active members of St. Luke for two months before their child can be Baptized. They must also attend instructions prior to Baptism. Call the parish office to make arrangements. Sacrament of Marriage—Six months’ notice and completion of the marriage preparation program is required. Call the parish office for arrangements. Instructions in the Faith—A program of formation and information (R.C.I.A.) is offered each year beginning in September. Call or email the Rectory for more information. Sick and Shut-Ins—Please notify the Rectory when you or someone in your family is ill, in the hospital, or unable to attend Mass. Parish Membership—You are invited to register by calling in person at the Rectory or by submitting a completed registration card found on the stand in the church vestibule. Bulletin Deadline—Items should be received by Tuesday at noon and may be submitted by phone or in writing—dropped into the mail slot on the Rectory front porch or submitted by U.S. Mail, or e-mail to [email protected]. Parish Office Hours—Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Web Addresses—Our Email address is [email protected] Diocesan Website address is cdlex.org. Our Website address is Nicholasville.cdlex.org. Father Bush’s email address is [email protected] Father Patrick Fitzsimons’s email address is [email protected] Father Ron Schmelzer’s email address is [email protected] Deacon Keller’s email address is [email protected] Deacon Marco Rajkovich’s email address is [email protected] Diocesan Vocation Website is www.Ichoseyou.com March 29, 2015—Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 4 Please pray for those who are sick—Heather Allen, Katie Arnold (Pat and Jim LaFountain’s great granddaughter), Bob and Ida Ash, Larry Bates (Beulah Brumlow’s brother), Veronica Richards Berger (Rich and Jan’s daughter-in-law), Billy Blair, John Blakeman (Dorothy Ward’s nephew), Margaret Brandenburg (Leesa Riley’s mother), Walter Bradshaw, Betty Brousseau, (Andre’s sister), Ed Budney (Doreen Schwalbach’s father), Arnulfo Cano (Nellie Bingcang’s brother), Finn Parks Collier, Patricia Cobb (Susie Parson's daughter), Stephanie Stafford Collins, Father John Curtis, Julie Devine (Karen Lee's sister), Tom Dixon, Jody Dunlap, Barbara Galbraith (Pat LaFountain’s sister), Ali Marie Gifford, Justin Graves (Dorothy Swintosky’s grandson), Marilyn Hanna, Ben Harp, Debbie Hoechst (Christina Farrell’s mother), Pat Holland, (Linda Ulanday’s cousin), Tony Hollowell, Bernie Hoffman, Margaret Hrncar, Dave Jenkins, James Livers (Faye Cantrell’s father), David Allen Lowry (Charlotte Webb’s brother), Robert & Annette Manabelli (Betty Battaglia’s cousins), Jim and Mary McDermott (Tom McDermott’s brother and wife), John Hunt McMurtry, Dan and Ruth Minter, James R. O’Daniel (Steve’s father), Sam O’Daniel (Connie’s son), Sydney O’Dea, Helen Palmer, Susie Parsons, Marjorie Partin, Ellen and Virginia Perkins (Fred’s sister-in-law and mother), Rosemary Petrich (Dorothy Swintosky’s sister), Phil Pignataro, Jim and Paula Plummer (Debbie Perkins’ brother and sister-in-law), Jean Quinn, Helen Rajkovich, Allen Reed (Donna Garrett’s brother-in-law), Msgr. John Rolf, Deacon Carter Ross, George Rupinen, Jr. (George and Pat’s son), Bob Schneider (Dorothy Herrick’s father), Colin Sheiko (Peggy and Steve’s son), Lois Shoemaker (Rhonda Batsche’s mother), Martha Sims (Jean Quinn’s daughter), Lauren Stafford (Stan Bryan’s niece), Jimmy Stephens (Connie O’Daniel’s brother-inlaw), Art and Rose Stueck (Pat Rupinen’s brother and sister-in-law), Michael Swintosky (Dorothy’s son), Ida Thomas (Betty Battaglia’s sister-in-law), Joe Ulanday, Hope Walden, Renee Ward (Jack Ward’s cousin’s wife), Michael Wdowiarz (Pete Wdowiarz’s brother), Carolyn Weitlauf (Marc Weitlauf’s mother), Margie Whitaker (Mark Hutchens’ mother), Theresa Whitaker, Bob and Roseanna Zuck. (Newly added names or those in the hospital are in bold print.) Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We Check out St. Luke’s Necrology List! ofCheck website www.nicholasville.cdlex.org to ask this in the name Jesus,out ourour Lord and Savior. Amen. see our list of deceased. If you would like to add names and dates of death, please email to Please keep in your prayers those in the Military— Amanda and John Boone—daughter and son-in-law of Chuck and Pam Kelly—both in the Air Force and stationed of Jean Fawcett—serving in thein [email protected] or dropinaArizona; note to J.T. theDavis—grandson rectory—or even place the information Army in the Middle East; Patrick Dean--son and Denise Dean—is now stationed Ft. the Knox; David the collection basket. Remember “ItofisBob a good and holy thought to prayinfor dead that they Kirchner—brother of Linda Ulanday—in Afghanistan; Amanda Masters—daughter of Scott and Tammy may be loosed from their sins.” McKnight—Air Force Training at Tyndall AFB, Panama City, FL; Zach Myers—son of Todd Myers—now in Ft. Riley, KS; Steve Schmelzer--son of Father Ron Schmelzer—on his seventh tour of the Middle East; Lawrence Seay, son of Tom and Cheryl Seay stationed at Air Force Academy in Colorado; Matt Wheeler--son of Mike Wheeler— serving in the US Navy Special Forces. Please call the office and let us know when these service personnel return from their tour of duty or if you have a person you would like us to add. Prayers Morning Offering—O, Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart; the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month. Amen. MARCH Universal: SCIENTISTS That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person. Evangelization: CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always. APRIL Universal: CREATION That people may learn to respect creation and care for it as a gift of God. Evangelization: PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS That persecuted Christians may feel the consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity of all the Church. PRAYER OF ST. GERTRUDE THE GREAT--Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen. Prayer for Those Missing Mass—Almighty and most merciful God, Who wills not the death of a sinner, but that he be converted and live, hear our prayers for those who, of their own free will, from carelessness or indifference, are not here today to worship You in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Grant them, we beseech You, the light to see how empty life is without You, a right understanding of their obligation to adore You, and the courage to return to their Father’s House. And to us here present, O God of Love and Tenderness, grant a greater appreciation of the Mass and an apostolic spirit to work and pray for those whose hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen. (Follow with an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father.) March 29, 2015—Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 5 Prayer for the Recently Deceased—Incline Your ear, O Lord, to our prayers, in which we humbly entreat Your mercy. Bring to a place of peace and light the soul of Your servant, (NAME), which You have summoned to go forth from this world, and bid him to be numbered in the fellowship of Your saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayers for Vocations Diocese of Lexington Daily Prayer for all Vocations--Heavenly Father, Your divine Son taught us to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His vineyard. We earnestly beg You to bless our Diocese with many holy priests, seminarians, religious, consecrated, deacons, marriages, men and women serving in ministry and all vocations, that they will love You fervently, gladly and courageously spend their lives in service to Your Son’s Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We pray that their lives may be always centered on our Eucharistic Lord; that they be always faithful to the Holy Father; and that they may be devoted sons and daughters of Mary, our Mother, in making You known and loved; and that all may attain Heaven. Bless our families and our children and choose from our homes those whom You desire for this holy work. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Prayer to End Abortion--Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself. Never to be silent, Never to be passive, Never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, And never to stop defending life Until all my brothers and sisters are protected, And our nation once again becomes A nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all, Through Christ our Lord. Amen! March 29, 2015—Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 6 March 29, 2015—Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 7
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