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Fifth Sunday of Lent April 7, 2019
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm (Nov– the end of April) Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30 am Weekdays: Tues.—Fri. 7:00 am Holy Day: Contact Parish Office
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Shaiju Thomas Shaiju.Thomas@pastoral.org (270) 625-9514 DRE/Youth Minister: Nick Higdon nick@stmarymagd.org Minister of Music: Jacob Hein jacob_hein@hotmail.com Secretary: Patti J. Bartley patti.bartley@stmarymagd.org Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun Susan.Calhoun99@yahoo.com
PASTORAL COUNCIL Jane Thomas; Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney; Scott Burden; Julie Ebelhar FINANCE COUNCIL Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the baptism for instructions. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm (one hour before Mass time) ;anytime by appointment. MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin marriage preparation. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Friday’s during Mass, or anytime it is needed.
7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191
5th Sunday of Lent
APRIL 7, 2019
We welcome newly baptized, Hudson James!
Hudson is the son of Austin & Carissa James.
Congratulations as well to Fr. Shaiju, today is
his 20th Anniversary of his Ordination to the
Priesthood!
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Monday, April 8th No Mass Tuesday, April 9th 7:00AM Jerry & Linda Ebelhar & Family
Wednesday, April 10th 7:00AM Patsy Hartz Thursday, April 11th 7:00AM Bill Knott
Friday, April 12th 7:00AM Vincent & Mary Pheobe Ebelhar
Saturday, April 13th 4:00PM Kenneth Ebelhar
Sunday, April 14th 8:00AM Marion Cecil 10:30AM Parishioners
GOD’S ACTIONS NOW When Jews celebrate the Passover, they always tell the story of the Exodus in
present terms, as if they themselves experienced those events: when we were pris-
oners in Egypt; when God brought us out of slavery and through the waters of the
sea. We would do well to follow their example and see the works of Jesus and his
sacrifice as being in the present, as happening to us now. We believe that Christ’s
work, his teachings, and his sacrifice on the cross were not just for his followers in
the past, but for all people at all times. When we think of this in our prayers, we
become one in faith with that great cloud of witnesses, the saints.
We have been striving through Lent to repent of our sins and failings, and to
follow Jesus more closely. Today in the story of the woman caught in adultery, we
see Jesus forgiving the woman, saving her from a horrible death, and urging her not
to sin any more. This is new, and brings out something for which the law had not
allowed—forgiveness. Of course one can sin no more if one is dead, caught in
one’s sins forever. But Jesus introduces the concepts of forgiveness and reconcilia-
tion.
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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: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
7:30-2:30PM
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9;; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56
LITURGICAL MINISTERS for April 14, 2019
4:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM
Altar Servers Wes Knott
Nathan & Kaelin
Payne
Dylan & Evan
Fulkerson
Avery Burden
Braedon Parker
Josh Thomas
Brooks Rice
Lectors Tina James (V)
Sam Knott (N)
Larry Elder (V)
Karen Gilbert (N)
Sandi Boswell (V)
Mark Payne (N)
Eucharistic Ministers
Phil & Cathy
Ebelhar
Joe Blandford
Cami Fulkerson
Shannon Offerman
Sara Burden
Michelle Clancy
Kristi McCabe
Darlene Thomas
Ushers/Greeters
Barry Hardy
Barry Blandford
Gary Fulkerson
Brandon Fulkerson
Sean Byrne
Eddie Byrne
Minister to the Sick: April 14th Karen Gilbert 270-302-5995
April Church Cleaners:
Becky Hardy; Nicole White; Amy Hartz; Jennifer Byrne; Alo Byrne;
Need at least 2 more volunteers!
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Today’s readings reminding us of God’s readiness to forgive sin, give the sinner a second
chance, bind up broken lives, and restore people to His friendship, and challenge us to
show the same mercy to the sinners around us and to live as forgiven people, actively
seeking reconciliation with God and with one another. The central theme of all three
readings is a merciful God’s steadfast love. The readings remind us that we should not be
self-righteous and condemn the lives of others when God is calling them tenderly to
conversion.
The first reading explains to us how a merciful God forgives the sins of His chosen people and leads them back
from the Babylonian exile, and reminds us that we too are forgiven, and we are saved from our own sinfulness. In
the second reading, Paul presents himself as a forgiven sinner who has been completely transformed by his Faith in
Christ Jesus. His life is an example of the Gospel exhortation, “Sin no more.” Paul loves Christ so much he wants to
share in His sufferings and even in His death so that he may share Christ’s Resurrection. The sinful woman’s story
of sin committed, and sin forgiven in today’s Gospel, shows the inexhaustible mercy and compassion Jesus gives to
repentant sinners. In addition, by making sinlessness the condition for throwing the first stone, Jesus forces the
accusers to assess their own souls and to leave. Thus, He grants justice to the accusers and mercy to the sinful
woman. In our own lives, we bear witness to the Justice of God by confessing our sinfulness and resolving to avoid
sin, and we bear witness to God’s Mercy by accepting the forgiveness of our sins and promising to forgive those
who have offended us.
We need to become forgiving people, ready for reconciliation: Jesus has shown inexhaustible mercy and
compassion to sinners by dying for our sins. But we are often self-righteous, like the Pharisees, and ready to spread
scandal about others with a bit of spicy gossip. We are judgmental about the unmarried mother, the alcoholic, the
drug addict and the shop-lifter, ignoring Jesus’ command: “Let the one among you who is without sin, be the first to
throw a stone at her.” Let us learn to acknowledge our sins, ask God’s forgiveness every day and extend the same
forgiveness to our erring brothers and sisters. We need to learn to hate the sin but love the sinners, showing them
mercy, compassion, sympathy and acceptance, leading them to Jesus’ ways by our own exemplary lives.
We have no right to judge others: We have no right to judge others because we often commit the very faults we
condemn, we are often partial and prejudiced in our judgments, and we do not know the circumstances which have
led someone to sin. Therfore, let us leave the judgment to our merciful God Who does read people’s hearts. We
should show mercy and compassion to those who sin because we ourselves are sinners in need of God’s
forgiveness. The apostle Paul reminds us: “But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment.” (1 Cor
11:31).
Pastor and Farmer: “Do you smoke, drink or curse?” The pastor asked the old farmer. It was a hesitant, “Well, every
once in a while.” “You know, John, I don’t smoke, drink, or curse…” “Yes, pastor, but you don’t farm either...!”
OCS TUTITION ASSISSTENCE VOUCHER: Those parents who have not received the voucher for the
tuition assistance for the OCS system can contact me through an email or text message.
OCS Parents’ fundraising: CHOOSE AN ENVELOPE AND DONATE THE MONEY. There were 100
envelops and 55 of them are taken and 45 are left on the board. 40 are returned and 15 are not and if those who have
taken, if you would like to participate and return the envelope, please put it in the box. We appreciate your
participation and support
Please turn in Easter Flower Memorial names no later than today, Sunday, April 7th.
There is a Holy Week Minister Sign up sheet is in the back of church. If you can volunteer for any of the
ministries it would be greatly appreciated.
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Congratulations on his
2oth Anniversary of Priestly Ordination (1999-2019)
Father Shaiju Thomas
F. Shaiju ask that we keep him in prayer as he
continues his ministry.
O Jesus, our great High Priest, Hear my humble prayers on
behalf of your priest, Father Shaiju. Give him a deep faith, a
bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever
increase in the course of his priestly life.
In his loneliness, comfort him In his sorrows, strengthen him
In his frustrations, point out to him that it is through suffering that the soul is purified, and show
him that he is needed by the Church, he is needed by souls, he is needed for the work of
redemption.
O loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your son who is close to you because
of his priestly ordination, and because of the power which he has received to carry on the work of
Christ in a world which needs him so much.
Be his comfort, be his joy, be his strength, and especially help him to live and to defend the ideals
of consecrated celibacy. Amen.
2019 Spring BBQ Pre-Sale
Burgoo $20 a gallon* Pork $10 lb * Chicken $8
All orders must be placed by Sunday, April 21st
Pick up on Sunday, April 28th at 11:30AM
You can order after the Masses the weekends of April 6th & 7th also April 13th & 14th or before Holy Thursday
Services. You can also call or stop by the Parish Office.
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From Nick Higdon, Director of Religious Education
PREP PREP will be this Wednesday, March 10th from 6:30- 7:30 Confirmation Confirmation class will be next Sunday, March 14th from 9:15 - 10:15 -To confirmation candidates and parents, remember that the Letter to the Bishop needs to be in the mail, if not already tomorrow March 8th. Youth Group A note about tonight’s meeting: Because its Lent a portion of tonight’s meeting will be centered around prayer. High School and Middle School youth group will be this Sunday 6:30- 8:30PM. Any High School or Middle School youth interested in attending the service day let Nick know by this Sunday.
Also, on April 27th and 28th, if you are able we would really appreciate help preparing food for the Spring cook as well as help selling on the day of the cook. Look forward to seeing you all there!
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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — See, I am doing something new!
(Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:12-14.
Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are
filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130.
Second Reading — I have been taken possession of by
Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11.
Gospel — Go, and from now on do not sin any more
(John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
April Calendar 07-BBQ Presale after all Masses
07– Middle & High School Youth Group
6:00-8:30PM
08– Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM
09– Scripture Study 7:30-9:00am
10– Stations of the Cross 6PM
10– PREP 6:30-7:30PM
10– Parish Council Mtg 6:30PM
14– Palm Sunday
14– Confirmation Class 9:15-10:15am
14– BBQ Presale after all Masses
14– Palm Sunday Reflection Concert 1:00PM
15– Holy Week Servers Mtg 5:30PM
15– Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM
16– Bible Study 7:30-9AM
16– Chrism Mass @ Sportscenter 6:30PM
17– Holy Week Server Mtg 7:30PM
17– PREP 6:30-7:30PM
17– Men’s Club Meeting 7:30PM
17– Tenebrae Service 6:30PM
18– Holy Thursday Mass 6:30PM
19– Stations of the Cross 12:00PM
19– Good Friday Service 6:30PM
20– Decorate for Easter 8:00AM
20– Easter Vigil 8:00PM
21- Easter Sunday 8:00 & 10:30AM
23– Bible Study 7:30-9:00AM
24– PREP 6-7:30PM
24– Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song 6:00PM
27– Youth group help prepare for Carryout
28- Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song 15 minutes
prior to each Mass on Divine Mercy Weekend
28– Pre-Sale BBQ pick up 11:30AM
29– Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM
30– Bible Study 7:30-9:00AM
Cathedral Preschool has exciting News…
Their “AfterSchool Care Program” will begin Fall 2019
for children registered
for preschool. Hours will be from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monday thru Friday when school is in session. Please
call (270) 926-1652 for details.
Also, preschool registration for 3, 4 and 5-year old is
ongoing. Come check us out!
Narthex Engraved Brick Update-For those
families that qualified (all funds for this program,
$1,000 per brick, need to be donated this year) to
purchase an engraved brick you should be
receiving a letter in the mail stating how many
bricks you may order. Included will be a form for
you to complete with the names to be engraved on
each brick. We ask that you complete the form and
return it in the collection basket by the end of
April.
Lenten Penance Services
St. Martin’s: Sunday, April 7th at 6:45PM
Precious Blood: Tuesday, April 9th at 6:00PM
St. Peter: Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30PM
Immaculate: Thursday, April 11th at 6:00PM
St. Stephen Cathedral: Sunday, April 14th at 2:00PM
Christian Sympathy to Jason (Caroline) Elder on the
death of his father, Earl Elder. Sympathy to Larry
(Dottie) Elder, brother of Earl.
May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
MESSAGE FROM TOM LILLY- OCS President.
There are Holy Week activities and prayers being said
in all the schools, but they do not replace the liturgical
services being conducted in the parishes. Students are
being encouraged to attend the Chrism Mass on
Tuesday and to try and make their Parish Holy Week
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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER
HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Patty Beyke, Bobby Collignon, Ruth Ann Hardy; Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty; Benita Riney
We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the sick in our community. Salina Bernard, Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Allan Ebelhar, Jennifer Ebelhar, Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Sylvester Fischer, Patrick Fulkerson, Connie Griffin, Robert Haire, Jim Hamilton, Melissa Hamilton, Shannon Hamilton, Kelly Hayden, Mary Lucy Hines, Becky Joiner, Tom Kamuf; Mary Lasley, Margie Merimee, David Morton, Jessica Oberst, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Benita Riney, Donnie Risse, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, James A. & Juanita Smith, Dennis Smith, Hillary Thomas, Alma Topper, Greg Warren; Linda Warren, Paula Wilson, Rita Woodall. *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. Jackson Brett, Zachary Brett, Cody Byrne, James Calhoun, Cameron Ebelhar, Chris French, Adam Howe, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman
Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating
Birthday’s this week
06– Bella Hundley; Tom Madej;
Katelynn Warnock
07– Audrey Fulkerson
08– Brandon Gilles
12– Courtney Head
14– Scott Rice; John Wathen
Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week
We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary.
06-Matt & Jane Thomas
07– Paul & Pam Scherm
09– Dan & Darlene Thomas
If your birthday/anniversary is omitted
from this list, or incorrectly dated, please
call the parish office.
OFFERINGS: March 31, 2019
Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $6695.00 $ 8,372.85 (Week 40)
Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget
$328,118.34 $334,914.40
Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit
$ 1,677.85 $ 6,796.06
April money counters: Larry Elder ; Sher leye Goff; John Har tz
Thank you for your
sacrificial giving and generosity!
St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery Please contact Patti to purchase a cemetery plot. (270) 771-4436.
Narthex/Vestibule Update: -3/31/2019 Total amount needed for project: $250,000.00
Total amount that has been collected to date: $148,826.50 this amount is of the $281,403.00 pledged over the next 5 years.
General Contractor: Hayden Construction (Steve Hayden) Masonry Work: Dan & Roch Greenwell (Parishioners) Plumbing: Scott Burden (Parishioner) Heating/Air: Jim, Barbara & Justin Schwartz (Parishioners) Electrical: Mike Mattingly
Please write in the memo or for section of your check Narthex when
donating. Thank you to all that have generously donated and made pledges, it is deeply appreciated.