Divine Mercy Sunday April 8, 2018

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:30am & 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: Debi Hopkins debihopkins7@hotmail.com

Youth Minister: Crissy Stevenson, crissystevenson1@yahoo.com

Minister of Music: Jacob Hein jacob_hein@hotmail.com

Secretary: Patti J. Bartley patti.bartley@stmarymagd.org

Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun Susan.Calhoun99@yahoo.com

7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301

www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191

PASTORAL COUNCIL Danny Ebelhar; Jason Elder; Jane Thomas; Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney

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;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.

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: If you know someone,

who is a member of our parish, would like to visit the sick,

homebound, assisted living or in the hospitals and to receive the

Divine Mercy Sunday

APRIL 8, 2018

Holy Week 2018

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NEW PARISHIONERS St. Mary Magdalene welcomes all newcomers to our Parish Family. We would be honored to have you as a member. Please fill out this section, cut out, and turn in or mail it to the Parish Office. We will send you papers for membership.. Name________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________

Minister to the Sick: Kevin Schwartz the weekend of April 15th

Monday, April 9th 7:00AM No Mass Tuesday, April 10th 7:00AM Anna Janisse Warren

Wednesday, April 11th 7:00AM David & Leah Mullins

Thursday, April 12th 7:00AM Vincent Ebelhar

Friday, April 13th 7:00AM Bob Elder

Saturday, April 14th 4:00PM Rick Stowers

Sunday, April 15th 7:30AM Bobby Millay 10:30AM Parishioners

SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE

It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes

right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this

Sunday’s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John’s Gospel, the

author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that you may

come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through

this belief you may have life in his name” (20:31).

The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that “[e]veryone who be-

lieves that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God” (5:1)—what we might

refer to as being “born again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for

this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when be-

lievers are born again through faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

4:00PM 7:30AM 10:30AM

Lector David Cecil Marcia Clouse Sandi Boswell

Altar Servers Emma & Sophie

O’Bryan

Wyatt Wethington

John Maddux

Jones

Ben, Nick and

Gabby O’Bryan

Eucharistic Ministers

Gloria McCarty

Rose Marie Cecil

Jim Gilles

Paige McGehee

Sara Burden

Jason Elder

Darlene Thomas

Michelle Clancy

Jennifer Byrne

Ushers/Greeters

Jim O’Bryan

Greg Payne

Sean McGehee

Kenny Clouse

Dan & Josh

Thomas

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10;

Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37;

Jn 3:7b-15

Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26;

Jn 3:16-21

Thursday: Acts 5:27-33;

Jn 3:31-36

Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15

Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21

APRIL Church Cleaners: Becky Hardy, Nicole White, Amy Hartz

Jennifer Byrne, Kim Mullican, Alo Byrne, Leanna Byrne.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS for April 15, 2018

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Owensboro Catholic Football Gridiron Club

Deal or No Deal Fundraiser!!

Friday, April 20, 2018

Blessed Mother Parish Hall

$25.00 per ticket

Includes Food, Fun, & 2 beverages

Text or see Jim and Amy Hartz 270-314-3551 for tickets

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The community of believers was

of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35).

Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his

love is everlasting (Psalm 118).

Second Reading — Everyone who believes that

Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-

6).

Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples

with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). 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.

Principal – OCMS

Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking applicants for Prin-

cipal at Owensboro Catholic Middle School. This position

is responsible for being the spiritual leader of the school,

guiding and implementing approved Diocesan standards,

administering day to day operations, and all business and

financial affairs of OCMS. This position requires broad

personal interface internally and externally. OCS is seeking

qualified applicants with a master’s degree with Principal

endorsement, must be a practicing Catholic, and have a

minimum of 5 years of teaching. Experience in administra-

tion is preferred. Please submit resume, cover letter, and

official college transcripts to Karen Taber, Central Office/

Human Resources, 1524 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro KY,

Bishop Soenneker Home – Certified Medication Aide

Bishop Soenneker has a job opportunity for a full-time and part

time Certified Medication Aide.

Qualifications:

Must be a Certified Medication Aide; but will train if

necessary

Ability to perform outlined tasks with minimal supervision

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and

background check Contact Details:

. All interested applicants may contact: Bishop Soenneker, 9545

Kentucky 144, Philpot, KY 42366, 270-281-4881

Divine Mercy Sunday John 20:19-31 “Peace be with you!”

Despite all that Jesus had taught his disciples, all that he had

done in their presence, all that he had endured, his death and

resurrection, they were hiding behind locked doors. They had

not lost faith in Jesus, but they we not sure what to

believe. When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his

Resurrection, he greeted them with his wish for them: “Peace

be with you!” And that is what Jesus wants for us. God, in his

infinite mercy, reaches out to us through the Sacrament of

Reconciliation so we can know true Peace. In the early church

the forgiveness of sins occurred in the context of a community

of followers of Jesus Christ. The story of Ananias and his wife

is such an event. Today the Sacrament of Reconciliation is

available to us in a private encounter with Jesus through a

priest who acts in persona Christi. It is an opportunity for us to

experience the Divine Mercy of God for us when we fail to be

all that He created us to be. When the priest speaks the words

of absolution, Jesus is saying to us “Peace be with you”

Giving your child every opportunity to succeed is high on

most every parents list!

We believe we can help your child by providing:

Religion, values, and morals integrated into the curriculum.

• An environment where your child can reach his or her

highest potential.

• A differentiated curriculum that will meet the individual

needs of your child.

• A setting where lifelong friendships are fostered and

developed.

• A highly qualified and trained staff in a caring and

nurturing environment.

• Extracurricular activities and athletics enhance the total

educational experience.

Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify based on

need. To discover more, contact Keith at Owensboro

Catholic Schools 270.686.8896.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Sometimes children acquire nicknames in childhood

that stalk them through adulthood: “Pinky,” “Boo-boo,” and

the like. This Sunday was once called “Low Sunday,” a step

down from Easter glory, and an unfortunate nickname since

Easter rejoicing goes on for fifty days. Traditionally this is

the day when the newly baptized put away their white

baptismal robes and returned to their everyday life after a

week of intense celebration. Of course, the goal was to take

up everyday duties with a very new point of view.

A long title for the day was Dominica in albis deposito,

or “The Lord’s Day for Putting Away the Albs,” so no

wonder the nickname “Low Sunday” arose. In the old

calendar it was also called “Quasimodo Sunday,” after the

first word of the opening chant, Quasimodo geniti infantes,

or “As newborn infants,” a reference to the newly baptized

taken from the Epistle of Peter. Victor Hugo’s bell-ringing

hero in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was abandoned as an

infant on the threshold of the cathedral of Paris on Low

Sunday, 1467, and named “Quasimodo” for the feast.

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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

APRIL CALENDAR DATES:

08– Pre-selling orders for BBQ after Masses

08– All Youth Meet 6:00-8:00PM

11– Study of Sunday Scriptures after 7AM Mass

11– Finance Council Meeting 6:00PM

12– Parish Council Meeting 6:00PM

15- Pre-selling orders for BBQ after Masses

15– PREP

15– Middle School Youth Group 5-6:15PM

15– High School Youth Group 6:30-8:30PM

18- Study of Sunday Scriptures after 7AM Mass

18– Mens Club Meeting 6:30PM

18– 4-Wheel Dinner

21– 1st Communion Retreat 9:30AM-12:00PM

22– PREP

22– Pre-selling orders for BBQ Carryout after

Masses

22- Middle School Youth Group 5-6:15PM

22- High School Youth Group 6:30-8:30PM

25- Study of Sunday Scriptures after 7AM Mass

28– First Communion Practice 10AM

29– 1st Communion 10:30AM

29– BBQ Pre-Sale Pick up 11:30AM

Saint Stanislaus April 11 (July 26, 1030 – April 11, 1079)

Anyone who reads the history of Eastern

Europe cannot help but chance on the name of

Stanislaus, the saintly but tragic bishop of

Kraków, patron of Poland. He is remembered

with Saints Thomas More and Thomas Becket

for vigorous opposition to the evils of an unjust

government.

Born near Kraków on July 26, 1030, he was

ordained a priest after being educated in the

cathedral schools of Gniezno, then capital of

Poland, and at Paris. He was appointed

preacher and archdeacon to the bishop of

Kraków, where his eloquence and example

brought about real conversion in many of his

penitents, both clergy and laity. He became

bishop of Kraków in 1072.

During an expedition against the Grand Duchy

of Kiev, Stanislaus became involved in the

political situation of Poland. Known for his

outspokenness, he aimed his attacks at the

evils of the peasantry and the king, especially

the unjust wars and immoral acts of King

Boleslaus II.

The king first excused himself, then made a

show of penance, then relapsed into his old

ways. Stanislaus continued his open opposition

in spite of charges of treason and threats of

death, finally excommunicating the king.

Enraged, the king ordered soldiers to kill the

bishop. When they refused, the king killed

Stanislaus with his own hands.

Forced to flee to Hungary, Boleslaus

supposedly spent the rest of his life as a

penitent in the Benedictine abbey in Osiak.

St. Stanislaus is the Patron Saint of Poland.

Reflection

Saints John the Baptist, Thomas Becket,

Thomas More, and Stanislaus are a few of the

prophets who dared to denounce corruption in

high places. They followed in the footsteps of

Jesus himself, who pointed out the moral

corruption in the religious leadership of his day.

It is a risky business.

First Communion: SAVE THE DATES !!

SAT., APRIL 21> First Communion Mini-Retreat

9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m., includes lunch in parish

center

(3 helpers are needed)

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SAT., APRIL 28> First Communion Practice, in

church

10:00-10:45 a.m. (approx.)

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SUNDAY, April 29: First Communion @ 10:30

Mass,

Please be here by 9:30 for pictures

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Upcoming Youth Dates April 8– All Youth meet 6-8 PM April 15– Middle School Youth 5-6:15 PM; High School Youth 6:30-8:30 PM April 22– Middle School Youth 5-6:15 PM; High School Youth 6:30-8:30 PM

Summer Opportunities:

One of the best opportunities our Diocese

offers for youth is Summer Camp- for

grades 3-12. Gasper River Youth Camp

can be a life changer. If your child is look-

ing for something to do, Gasper River

Summer Camp comes HIGHLY recom-

mend! Please, contact Crissy if you have

any questions about camp, or if your child

is going! We’d love to make an attempt to

visit when our youth are in attendance if

possible. Information can be found at

http://www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org/

Christian Leadership Institute is an op-

portunity for our High School Youth who

have finished their Freshman Year. CLI is

June 10-15 at Mount St. Joseph. The youth

fund does help cover some of the cost of

event. We have seen youth go into this

week as one person, and come out a differ-

ent one! It is an awesome week, that focus-

es on Leadership Development and Disci-

pleship. If you child would be interested,

please contact Crissy!

Vacation Bible School is July 23-26. We

know it is far out, but we will need volun-

teers for this week from youth and adults,

and children to participate! It is such a

FUN week with our children! Please, go

ahead and mark your calendar for those

dates!

Cupcake Wars–

Youth Group Edition: We are kicking off the Easter

Season with a little Competition!

Sunday, April 8, during Youth

Group, we will have a Cupcake

War Competition (Food Network Style, NOT food

fight style)! Come join in the fun from 6-8 PM.

Dinner will be provided before we begin.

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The readings for this Sunday are about mercy, trusting faith and the forgiveness of sins.

In the responsorial psalm we repeat several times, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is

good; for His mercy endures forever!” (Ps 118). Besides mentioning the word, our

readings illustrate mercy in action. How did God reveal His mercy? He did so, first and

foremost, by sending His only-begotten Son, to become our Savior and Lord by his

suffering, death and resurrection. Divine mercy is given to us in each celebration of the

sacraments.

The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives a summary picture of the life of the early Christian

community before the Jews and the Romans started their persecutions. It was a community which practiced

sharing love, compassion and the mercy of God as taught by Jesus. It was also a witnessing community deriving

its strength from community prayer, “the breaking of the bread” and the teachings of the apostles which were read

at the worship service. The second reading is from the epistle of Peter. He reminded the early Christians that Jesus

Christ had shown them great mercy by giving them a new birth to a living hope of an imperishable heavenly

inheritance through his resurrection. He warned them of the trials waiting for them and challenged them to keep

their faith. These reminders also apply to us in our world.

The first part of today’s gospel (verses 19-23), describes how Jesus entrusted to his apostles his mission of

preaching the “good news” of God’s love, mercy, forgiveness and salvation. This portion of the reading teaches us

that Jesus needs the Church as the earthly means of continuing his mission. It also teaches us that the Church

needs Jesus as its source of power and authority, and that it becomes Christ’s true messenger only when it

perfectly loves and obeys him. The risen Lord gives the apostles the authority to remit sins in his name. He gives

the apostles the power of God’s mercy for the sinner, the gift of forgiving sins from God’s treasury of mercy. The

text also reminds us that the clearest way of expressing our belief in the presence of the risen Jesus among us is

through our own forgiveness of others. We can’t form a lasting Christian community without such forgiveness.

Unless we forgive others, our celebration of the Eucharist is just an exercise of liturgical rubrics.

The second part of the gospel (verses 24-29) presents the fearless apostle St. Thomas, in his uncompromising

honesty, demanding a personal vision of, and physical contact with, the risen Jesus as a condition for his belief.

Thomas had not been with the disciples when Jesus made his first appearance to them. As a result, he refused to

believe. This should serve as a warning to us. It is difficult for us to believe when we do not strengthen ourselves

with the fellowship of other believers. When the Lord appeared to Thomas later, He said: “Blessed are those who

have not seen but have believed.” Thomas was able to overcome his doubts by seeing the risen Jesus. Modern

Christians, who are no longer able to "see" Jesus with their eyes, must believe what they hear. That is why Paul

reminds us that "faith comes from hearing" (Rom 10:17).

The Fathers of the Church prescribe the following traditional means to grow in the living and dynamic faith of St.

Thomas the Apostle: a) We must come to know Jesus personally and intimately by the daily and meditative

reading of the Bible. b) We must strengthen our faith by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal and

community prayer. c) We must share in the divine life of Jesus by frequenting the sacraments of Reconciliation

and the Holy Eucharist. Mother Teresa presents it this way: “If we pray, we will believe; if we believe, we will

love; if we love, we will serve. Only then we put our love of God into action.”

Humor of this week: A pr iest was forced, by a traffic police, to pull over for speeding. As the cop was about

to write the ticket, the priest said to him, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." The cop handed

the priest the ticket, and said, "Go, and sin no more."

THANKS to the Men's Club and Rober t and Terry Knott for making their donations to buy vestments and

other liturgical items.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP FORM: The Stewardship committee is working on making our par ishioners to

involve in the different ministries to ease the burden from the same people. We haven't received the form from a

few people who are active in the parish. IF you wish to involve in the ministries of this parish, please fill the form.

It is in the back of the church. Thank you.

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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER

HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Patty Beyke, Bobby Collignon, Kenneth Ebelhar, Ruth Ann Hardy; Paul & Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty

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: Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Danny Durbin, Allan Ebelhar, Kenneth Ebelhar, Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Sylvester Fischer, Patrick Fulkerson, Connie Griffin, Robert Haire, Jim Hamilton, Patsy Hartz, Kelly Hayden, Mary Lucy Hines, Steve Hopkins, Becky Joiner, Amelia Jones, Eugene King, Paul Knott, Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Mary Lasley, Margie Merimee, Jessica Obert, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Faye Riney, Larry & Benita Riney, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, Christian Ruiz, James A. & Juanita Smith, Dennis Smith, Special Intention, Helen Rose Smith, Patti Terrell, Hillary Thomas, Charles Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Alma Topper, Erika Vandiver, 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, Jessica Chase, Chris French, Frank Murphy, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman, Jonathan Tucker.

Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating

Birthday’s this week 07- Audrey Fulkerson 08– Brandon Gilles 12– Courtney Head 14– John Crowe; Scott Rice; John Wathen 15– Nathan Payne

Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week

We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary.

07– Paul & Pam Scherm 07– Chris & Danielle Ellis 09– Dan & Darlene Thomas

If your birthday/anniversary is omitted

from this list, or incorrectly dated, please

call the parish office.

OFFERINGS: March 25, 2018

Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $ 8,541.00 $ 7,865.00 Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $316,451.63 $306,735.00 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ $

April 1, 2018

Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $ 6,697.00 $ 7,865.00 $2,800.00 (Easter) Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $325,948.63 $314,600.00 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ $ Holy Land: $526.00 Building Fund: $615.00 Seminary: $ 265.00

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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