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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Gargus; Nancy Wilson
Readers5:00 PM Rich Blackman8:00 AM Ricky Toon10:30 AM Missy Jones
Servers5:00 PM None8:00 AM Maggie Ralph10:30 AM Skylar Bobbett
Collection Bearers5:00 PM Rich & Pat Blackman8:00 AM Vicky Ellegood10:30 AM Joey & Nancy Wilson
Musicians/Cantors5:00 PM Kelley Carrico; Gabbie Lamb8:00 AM Kelley Carrico; Emma Hayden10:30 AM Kelley Carrico; Nancy Gunn
Ushers5:00 PM M Cash; L Isbell; A Wilson; B Durbin8:00 AM P Brooks; D Hargrove; R Toon; MJ Workman10:30 AM D Harris; C Hayden; L Hayden; J Wilson
Church Cleaners – 24 FebruaryC Carrico (A Meyer & J, J, K, K, Carrico, C Carrico)
Vocations Crucifix 18 Ollie Lee 25 Emily Lester
OUR TREASURE STEWARDSHIP ‐ 11 Feb 2018
Thank you to those who are striving to be good stewards.
DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT – The Diocese of Owensboro seeks tohelp all people who have been sexually abused by a person working for the Church. Copies of the policy with formsto report an incident of abuse are available from the parish office or from the Catholic Pastoral Center (270.852.8353)or https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. To report abuse Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-597-2331
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, help us to protect our children from all abuse.
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AANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NNOUNCEMENTS FROM FFATHER ATHER RRILEYILEY
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING & DELEGATION – for those whomissed the December opportunities:Ministers of Holy Communion ‐ 17 February, 5:50 PMReaders – 18 February, 8:50 AMNEW Altar Servers – 18 February, 11:20 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY – between the Sunday Masses inthe Parish Center.
JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING – Tuesday, 27 February, 6:30 PM.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Tuesdays, 5:30PM. En espanol los viernes a las 6PM.
SAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY – 1 March begins our mowing season. Please make sure that your families’ graves are cleared ofdecorations & flowers, and that personal effects are off the groundand on the base of the stones. Our groundskeepers have been toldthat they may remove any items that are in the way of mowing andweedeating. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keepour cemetery in good condition.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS – Envelopes are available on the tableby the main door. Any money donated in these envelopes will beput in our cemetery upkeep account; which is not taxed by theBishop. Memorial names will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Thank you for your generosity.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY – Thank you to all who have signedup for the directory.
OOTHER THER AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FISH FRIES – every Friday from 4:30 ‐ 7:00,through March 23rd.
THANK YOU ‐ ʺThe Family of Bart Elder thaks you for your kindexpression of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful rosaries, andyour prayers.ʺ ss/ Corey & Faith Elder
THANK YOU ‐ ʺDear Friends, Thank you so much for the diapers,clothes, and supplies you gave to the Hope Center. We appreciateyour help in supporting the ministry here. God bless each of you.ʺ ss/ The Hope Center
THE THREE PILLARS OF LENT PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD 1. Prayer ‐‐ There is much interest in prayer, but do we really pray as we should? Do we even know how to pray?It is one of the questions I most frequently hear from Catholics; “Can you help me learn to pray? Can you help me find time to pray?”Admitting there is too little space here to give a detailed answer, let’s just commit this Lent to do it. The Church teaches that Christianmeditation should be one of our primary expressions of prayer—for a beginner; that means simply thinking about a truth of the faith,a Person of God, an event in the life of Christ, a passage of scripture, etc. Here are some tried and true ways to do this.On a daily basis, pray the Rosary. Why not pray the rosary together with your family this Lent? After the evening meal, gather as a family(or with friends) and pray the vocal prayers of the rosary while thinking about (meditating on) the mysteries – those major events inChrist’s life. On a weekly basis—Friday is an excellent choice—do the same with the Stations of the Cross. There are many goodmeditations for the Stations, but I particularly benefit from the prayers and meditations of The Way of the Cross by St. Francis of Assisi.A copy of this is easy to find on the internet. Don’t rush through the prayers. Spend time in them. And make these prayers a priorityin your daily schedule. You might even schedule them on your daily calendar. Remember, you were not made for earth, but for heaven.Nothing is more important, other than Christ to Whom you pray, for you to know. And by praying together as a family, you will teachyour children What and Who is most important. Make your best effort to attend daily Mass this Lent.
2. Fasting ‐‐ Fasting and other forms of self‐denial, as spiritual practices of materially subduing and controlling the physical appetitesof the body, helps us, by God’s grace, to enable the soul to more perfectly and freely pray. I leave it to you to decide what form yourfasting will take; reducing consumption of food items, giving up television, going without that unneeded purchase. This is the connectionof fasting to prayer and it is the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ. But fasting is also connected to almsgiving, for whatwe save through material fasting and the time saved by giving up a particular activity can be redirected to those who are in greater need. What a wonderful gift to give yourself and your children! If you have children, meet together as a family and explain what you are doingand why? Make it a family project.
3. Almsgiving ‐‐ As I mentioned, fasting enables giving, so let us commit to living within our means, not just for our financial well‐being,but also for the good of others. Our children best learn who they are to be by seeing who their parents really are. Let them see us doingwithout excessive spending so as to remain within our budgets. But especially let them see us doing without even things we can affordso as to help those who have less. Let us commit to avoiding occasions of sin such as immoral movies, but also let them see us spendingmore time in family prayer and service to others and less in excessive entertainment. This opens our hearts to the needs of others. Andremember that almsgiving is more than simply writing a check. Consider the following activities this Lent: Shelter the homeless, feedthe hungry and give drink to the thirsty—There are many shelters and soup kitchens that could use your help. If possible, involve yourwhole family… prepare and deliver food, serve meals, work in the kitchen, share a conversation at a table. Clothe the naked—Charitableorganizations are always looking for suitable clothing. Clean out your closets and donate usable clothing. Visit the lonely, the sick andthe imprisoned—Whether it is a friend or family member who would appreciate a visit at home or someone confined to a nursing home,hospital or prison, your presence is a gift to you both.
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 – 270‐247‐2843 stjosephmayfield.comOffice Hours – Monday‐Thursday 8:30 AM ‐12:00 PM; 1:00‐4:00 PM
Saint Vincent de Paul Office: 270‐247‐1598 Pregnancy Help Center 270‐247‐3190dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – 18 FEBRUARY 2018FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS, COMMUNION SERVICE, HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE – DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSaturday 17 February 5:00 PM First Sunday of Lent Soul of Bobby LeeSunday 18 February 8:00 AM Genesis 9:8‐15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18‐22 Soul of Cecilia LancasterSunday 18 February 10:30 AM Mark 1:12‐15 Soul of Richard GreeneDomingo 18 Febrero 12:30 PM 1F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los FeligresesMonday 19 February 8:00 AM Leviticus 19:1‐18; Matthew 25:31‐46 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 8:00 AM Isaiah 55:10‐11; Matthew 6:7‐15 Communion ServiceTuesday 20 February 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Holy CommunionWednesday 21 February 8:00 AM Jonah 3:1‐10; Luke 11:29‐32 Soul of Aline Courtney Thursday 22 February 8:00 AM Chair of St Peter; 1Peter 5:1‐4; Matthew 16:13‐19 Soul of E & C SumnerFriday 23 February 8:00 AM Ezekiel 18:21‐28; Matthew 5:20‐26 Soul of Joan DelcherFriday 23 February 5:30 PM Adoration during day; Evening Prayer, Benediction Holy CommunionSaturday 24 February Deuteronomy 26:16‐19; Matthew 5:43‐48Saturday 24 February 5:00 PM Second Sunday of Lent Soul of M/M Thomas ByrdSunday 25 February 8:00 AM Genesis 22:1‐18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31‐34 Soul of Larry EllegoodSunday 25 February 10:30 AM Mark 9:2‐10 Soul of Gertrude HaydenDomingo 25 Febrero 12:30 PM 2F Domingo de Cuaresma Para los Feligreses
OUR LITURGICAL STEWARDSHIP – 24‐25 FEBRUARY 2018Security Ministers Main Side5:00 PM Ron Campbell; Wanda Shelby8:00 AM Mark Young; Christie Scarbrough10:30 AM Tim Hayden; Steve Elliott
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion5:00 PM Pat Blackman; Ann Wilson8:00 AM Noreen Mazzoni; Phil Thompson10:30 AM Michael Elliott; Buffy Ga