St. Leo Catholic Church

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 401 N 12 S ~ M , KY 42071 www.stleoky.org

Phone 270.753.3876 Fax 270.759.2074 Hours Mon, Wed & Thur from 8:00 -4:00

Tues from 1:30 -4:00 Fri from 8:00 -12:30 Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:30-1:30

P S Fr. Brandon Williams Pastor brandon.williams@pastoral.org Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.S.s.R Director of Campus Ministry, Newman Center Sr. Esperanza Rivera-Gomez, Hispanic Ministry sresperanza@stleoky.org Cell 270.925.3942 Megan Bell Pastoral Associate Sherry Orr Parish Office Manager Josh Stewart PSR Coordinator Deacon Victor Fromm & Deacon Joe Ohnemus Permanent Deacons

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Weekend Saturday—4:00 & Spanish Mass 5:30 Sunday—8:00 & 11:00

Weekday Mon, Tues & Thurs-12:05 ; Wed-6:00 ; Fri-8:00 R Wednesday at 5:15 & Saturday at 3:15 or by calling to schedule an appointment. 

Sacrament of Baptism—The sacrament of baptism for infants is administered on the 3rd weekend of the month. Parents should contact the parish office to set up an appointment for a baptism preparation class at least 1 month prior to the baptism. Parents must be registered parishioners or have a letter from their home parish with permission for the baptism to take place at a different church. Godparents must be practicing Catholics at least 16 years of age who have received the sacrament of confirmation and have a letter of good standing from the pastor of their home parish if they are not registered parishioners of St. Leo. A baptized Christian who is not Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the baptism but not as a godparent. Sacrament of Marriage—A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before setting the wedding date. The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the Sponsor Couple Program. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request. Please notify the pastor or call the parish office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office if you or any of your family is in the hospital. Sacrament of Reconciliation—The sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Wednesday from 5:15 -5:45 , Saturday 3:15 -3:45 or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Additional times are listed in the bulletin during Lent and Advent. Sacrament of Eucharist to the Homebound—Please notify the Parish Office if you or a family member is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Parish Hall or Classroom Use—Use of the Parish Hall or classrooms for all meetings must be cleared through the Parish Office. All non-parish events such as showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding/anniversary receptions must be reserved 3 weeks before the event. The Diocese requires the purchase of an insurance policy covering the non-parish events.

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P P C Chris Wooldridge—Chairman

Shawn Touney—Co-Chair Belinda Woods—Reporter

Andy Balzer Ray Campbell Chris Clark Marty Jacobs

C R Sean Caldwell—Administration & Finance John Krieb—Building Committee Linda Ohnemus—Community Life Megan Bell—Faith Formation Fr. Brandon Williams—Liturgy Mike Basile—Social Justice

P R Patti Conklin Naomi Cunningham Hannah Gravitt Ron Ratliff James Strong Carolyn Haas Carrie Field John Resig Harold Jones Marie Dolchan Mike Lockett Mary Jane Murphy Tammie Riggins Linda Swift Kara Pecoraro John Mikulcik Kevin Munsey Mary Theresa Leach Eddie Shouse Jackie Dombro Jim Stroud Nancy Lewandowski Carl Woods Bonnie Plummer Nellie Malys

For all Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces

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440. Why does the Decalogue enjoin serious obligations? It does so because the Decalogue expresses the fundamental duties of man towards God and towards his neighbor. S S O

Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Tuesday: St. Sylvester I; New Year’s Eve Wednesday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; New Year’s Day Thursday: Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen Friday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus; 1st Friday Saturday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; 1st Saturday

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A F S L - 47 A M F L W DC It’s not to late! The Diocese of Owensboro is in the planning stages of offering an adult and family oriented trip to the 47th Annual March For life in Washington DC on January 24, 2020 to be the voices for the voiceless unborn and advocate for the sanctity of human life. We depart from Owensboro on January 22nd at 8:00pm, spend two days in Washington DC at the hotel where the convention is to be held. While there we plan to go to the vigil Mass for Life at the National Basilica the night before the March, attend the March January 24th, and depart for home on January 25th. There are still some seats/rooms available for the March for Life. Cost is $325 . Call Darryl Rezac 270.436.2022 for details.

P Y H —N S At Ponder in Your Heart weekly meetings, we will begin with our common yearning for happiness. “Rediscover Catholicism” by Matthew Kelly takes us on an adventure of life-changing proportions by addressing some of the most important

questions we face today, both as individuals and as a Church. We will discuss topics like—Are you happy? Are you living an authentic life? Do you think you'll find happiness where you're looking? How would you like your life to change? What is God’s dream for your life? Why have so many people rejected Catholicism? What does it mean to walk with God in the modern world? Do the saints have anything to offer you? Is Jesus still relevant? The group will meet on Thursdays from 6:00—7:30pm in the St. Isadore Room. Books will be provided for a recommended donation of $3.00. Please contact Kristy Linnhoff at 270.727.3432, kristy@stleoky.org

or Megan at the Parish Office 270.753.3876, megan@stleoky.org

10 E O A Celebrate Bishop Medley’s 10th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary at St. Stephen Cathedral with multicultural Vespers on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 6 PM! This is open to everyone in the diocese to attend. A reception will follow in the Fr. John Vaughan Community Center (undercroft). Come help us celebrate this milestone of Bishop Medley’s!

10º Aniversario de la Ordenación Episcopal ¡Únase a la gente de la diócesis en la Catedral de San Esteban para las Vísperas multiculturales el lunes, 17 de febrero de 2020 a las 6 PM para celebrar el 10º aniversario de la ordenación episcopal del Obispo William F. Medley! Es un evento abierto a toda la gente en la diócesis. Habrá una recepción después en el Centro Comunitario P. John Vaughan (el sótano). ¡Venga a ayudarnos a celebrar este hito del Obispo Medley!  

Natural Family Planning Video Course The Office of Communications has produced a video that overviews the Catholic Church's invitation for married couples to enrich their marriages through Natural Family Planning. With this video, all couples preparing for marriage in the Diocese of Owensboro can now view the "intro" video on the Family Life NFP page. At the conclusion of the video, the couple prints off a certificate to show their pastor. Watch the video here.     

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T ’ R First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

R F T W Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17

L D H Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6). Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6). Evangelio — Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12) Hispanoamericano Dominical (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

L D L S Lunes: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Jueves: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10; Hch 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17

L O T W Epiphany can be understood as an extension of the Nativity of the Lord that we celebrate on December 25. While at Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ coming as the long-awaited king and Messiah of the Jewish people, on Epiphany we celebrate the revelation that Jesus is the Savior and Light of all nations—Jews, Gentiles, and all people. The star shines so brightly that it attracts magi who come from far distant countries to worship Jesus. They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Light of the world. The letter to the Ephesians reveals that the Light of the world was for the Gentiles as well as the Jews—Christ gathers all people into the light of his love. The reading from Isaiah also describes a gathering of diverse peoples, but this time it is to the light that emanates from the people of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

T Y F T M —W W M Y G ! Joe and I would like to thank everyone for the times we have shared at St. Leo. Joe for the past 2 1/2 years has enjoyed working with everyone from VBS sets to the many events at St. Leo to getting the rectory restored. For me, the past six years have been amazing. I haven’t only enjoyed getting to know all of you, but have learned so much more about the beauty of the Catholic faith. May God Bless you and your families always—Joe & Sherry Orr

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O M St. Leo Parish, a culturally diverse Catholic community, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is committed to worshiping God and providing for the spiritual development of the parish and the larger community through liturgy, service, and evangelization.

O V St. Leo Parish, fully alive in the Body of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, will Minister to all phases of life of our parish and community: Celebrate through our Sacraments Be recognized as a foundational part of the community Be stewards of our gifts from God Actively welcome all

SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON (1774-1821) - January 4

Though her liturgical designation is “Religious,” Elizabeth Seton, her feast-day prayer reminds us, was also wife, mother, educator, foundress. Born into a wealthy Episcopalian family, Elizabeth married William Seton, whose untimely death in Italy where the young family sought healing for William’s tuberculosis, left her, at twenty-nine, a widow with five children. Inspired by the faith and charity of the Italian family with whom they stayed, Elizabeth embraced Catholicism despite her family’s disowning her and ceasing financial support. This woman of many firsts (and several vocations!) opened the first free Catholic school, beginning the American Catholic educational system, and founded the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity. The tuberculosis that claimed her husband took also her oldest and youngest daughters and, finally, at just forty-seven, Elizabeth herself. Another first: in 1975 she was canonized the first native-born American saint. Once asked to summarize her spirituality, she replied: “Faith lifts the staggering soul on one side, hope supports it on the other, experience says it must be, and love says let it be!” —Peter Scagnelli,

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St. Leo — Weekly Information

Saturday January 11th at 4:00pm Server: Nick & Evan Bell Lector: Jim Riney EMHC: Donna Jones & Andrew Balzer Hospitality: Karen Balzer & Carl Woods

Sunday January 12th at 8:00am Server: Bryce Kough Lector: Bob Volp EMHC: Jennifer Caldwell & John Heuser Hospitality: Annamarie Ulrich & Ray Campbell

Sunday January 12th at 11:00am Server: Selvam Antony Lector: Chellam Antony EMHC: Christine Anderson, Joyce Hughes, Matthew Barnes, Linda Ohnemus, Rob Schwenk, Greg Fassler Hospitality: Reid Parish & Solomon Antony

If you are interested in being a Lector or EMHC please contact Megan at megan@stleoky.org or at the Parish Office at 270.753.3876. Thank you for sharing your time & talent with our Parish.

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Monday January 6th 12:05pm Mass 12:35pm Rosary 5:00pm Community Life Committee Meeting

Tuesday January 7th 12:05pm Mass 12:35pm Chaplet of St. Michael 6:00pm Zumba 6:30pm Bingo at Knights of Columbus

Wednesday January 8th 10:00am The Great Adventure Bible Timeline 5:00pm Adoration & Lectio Divina 5:15pm Confessions 6:00pm Mass

Thursday January 9th 10:00am The Great Adventure Bible Timeline 12:05pm Mass 12:35pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy 6:00pm Ponder in Your Heart Book Study 6:30pm Parish Council Meeting

Friday January 10th 8:00am Mass

Saturday January 11th 3:15pm Confessions

Sunday January 12th 9:15 am PSR

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Weekly Budgets Amount $ 6,923.08 Average YTD Budgeted $ 180,000.00 YTD Collection $ 197,883.52

Total ABOVE Budget $ 17,883.52

Sunday—December 29, 2019

Regular Collections $ 7,285.60 Diocese—Retired Religious $ 100.00 Diocese—Good Works $ 779.00 At The Door Collection $ 21.75 Mass Intentions $ 105.00 Candle Collection $ 84.75 Capital Improvements $ 130.00 Children’s Collection $ 19.75

Thank you for sharing your time, talent & Treasure with our Parish.

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Monday January 6th 12:05pm Intentions of Bob Garland

Tuesday January 7th 12:05pm Nellie Mayls

Wednesday January 8th 6:00pm Terry & Mary Ann Orr

Thursday January 9th

12:05pm Jan Weaver

Friday January 10th

8:00am Joe & Sherry Orr

Saturday January 11th 4:00pm Joan Weaver 5:30pm Parish Families & Intentions in the Book

Sunday January 12th

8:00am Bill & Nancy Moyer 11:00am Jerry Wheatley

Mass intentions are a great way to remember deceased loved ones, anniversaries & birthdays. Place your list of names in the regular intention envelope, which are located in the Gathering Space or the north side entrance with your donation.

Save the Date—Works of Mercy Book Study

Happy Blessed New Year! God loves

us so much that He gave His only

Begotten Son to redeem us.

In the letter of St. Paul to the

Ephesians 5:1-2 we read, “So be

imitators of God as beloved

children, and live in love as Christ

loved us and handed Himself over

for us as a sacrificial offering”. How

do we imitate God and live in love?

By loving our neighbor and doing

works of mercy.

Using the book, “You Did It to Me”

written by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, we will learn the three

different kinds of works of mercy: 1. The Three Degrees of

Mercy, 2. The Traditional Approach and 3. The Scriptural

Approach. By completing reading assignments and doing the

checklists in the book individually during the week, and

attending group meetings for sharing insights and plans of

action on Saturdays, the author gives an opportunity to all to

experience the joy of fellowship with one another, joy of sharing

and receiving the reward awaiting them at the end of time for

doing works of mercy. In Matthew 25:31-46, we read, ”Christ the

King Himself will say ,’Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of

the least of my brethren, you did it to Me’.”

Orientation meeting January 11th.Group meetings January

18th and 25th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the St. Isidore Faith

Formation Room. Conclusion February 1st in the chapel at

11:00 am with reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Book cost

is $5.00. For more information please contact Cecilia at 956-

566-1999 or email ceciliabatungbacal@yahoo.com or Megan

Bell.

Save the Date - That Man is You! Spring Sessions

Begin January 22nd, 2020

That Man Is You! Is an interactive men’s program

combining the best research from science with the

teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the

saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. By

honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that

men face in our modern culture. That Man Is You!

Seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming

homes and society. To register please contact Megan at

megan@stleoky.org or at 270.753.3876. The first

session will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd

from 6:30pm—8:00pm.

Many thanks to Brittni Kerr and all

the children who made our children’s

Christmas Eve mass so special!

Thank you for all of your hard work

and joyful voices!

Young at Heart

Spring Schedule

Due to the many weekend activities scheduled in the

Parish Hall, Young At Heart will now take place on the

third Tuesday of every month. Set up will be at 11:15am,

Mass at 12:05pm, Chaplet of St. Michael at 12:35pm with

our meal to follow at 1:00pm. The following is the

proposed schedule for SPRING 2020:

January 21, February 18,

March 17, and May 5

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