LITURGY SCHEDULE Week I Of the Psalter

Saturday, April 15 Easter Sunday St. Stephen Easter Vigil Mass….….8:00 pm Connie Konczyk + by Joann Harvey & John Charron

Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 Mass …………………….………...8:00 am Don Frazier + Irene & Sal Jaso

Monday, April 17 Acts 2:14; 22-33; Mt 28:8-15 No Scheduled Mass

Tuesday, April 18 Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 Morning Prayer @ SH………...….....8:00 am RCIA…………………….…………….6:30 pm

Wednesday, April 19 Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 Mass …….………….………………..6:00 pm Marie Bullon + by Helen Soukup

Thursday, April 20 Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 Mass @ SH………………….….…....8:00 am

Friday, April 21 Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 Mass………..……………..…………12:05 pm Phyllis Stull + by James Ethridge

Saturday, April 22 Divine Mercy Sunday Rosary……………………...……...6:00 pm Mass……………………………….….6:30 pm Parishioners

Sunday, April 23 Divine Mercy Sunday Acts 2:42-47; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 Mass …………………….………...8:00 am Easter Egg Hunt After Mass Spring Picnic………………………....2:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet……………….3:00 pm Richard & Judy Strubin —50th Wedding Anniversary—Renewal of Vows

Choir Practice Sundays after

Mass

Reconciliation Saturdays At 5:45 pm

Or any time

by Appointment

St. Stephen Catholic Church CADIZ, KY—April 16, 2017

Easter Sunday Of the resurrection of the lord

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ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1698 Canton Road, Cadiz, KY 42211

(270) 522-3801 office or (270) 522-3901 fax, 270-316-2645 Fr. Greg Trawick ststephencath387@bellsouth.net

web address: http://ststephencc.com/

GOSPEL SUMMARY

On Friday afternoon when Jesus died, the women had not been able to finish the customary preparation for burial. The Sab-bath began at sundown on Friday, so Mary of Magdala hur-ried to the tomb Sunday morning to complete her task. She found the tomb empty. Certain that Jesus’ body had been stolen, she ran back to get the other disciples. Peter and the other disciple also found an empty tomb, but with Jesus’ clothing rolled neatly and placed where His body had been. The disci-ples still didn’t understand about the Resurrection and Mary wept. As she cried, two angels appeared asking why she was crying. She then saw a gardener and asked Him where the body might be. When He called her by name, Mary immediately recog-nized Jesus.

REFLECTION FOR FAMILIES

Most parents have discovered by now that things aren’t always as they seem. A poured out bottle of laundry detergent wasn’t really mischievous behavior, but rather an attempt to surprise you with a generous gift of service. Or secret whispers are not an attempt to hide some wrongdoing, but rather an effort to plan a surprise for you. Things weren’t as they seemed to Mary Magdalene either that first Easter morning. Our errors in percep-tion often work to remind us that God’s plan is not always obvious, but that we are chal-lenged to trust in the promise of the Resurrection.

PARISH NEWS

ST. STEPHEN’S SPRING PICNIC It’s baaaaack! The Spring Picnic is returning to St. Stephen’s next Sunday, April 23. Games start at 1 pm with food served at 2 pm and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm. There will be outdoor and in-door games, food, and fellowship. The parish will provide meat, parishioners are asked to supply side dishes. We are also asking for white elephant presents. Look through your closets for adult or kid gifts that you never found a use for … until now. Contact: Bonny Prudhomme (931) 206-8029 to volunteer to help or if you have games to lend. Sign up in the narthex for planning purposes.

Sacraments of Baptism, 1st Communion, and Confirmation—We

welcome into the Church at the Holy Saturday Vigil Mass Kara, Alyssa & Payton Southwood who were Baptized, received 1st Communion, and Confirmed. Their little sister Brenna was also Baptized. They are the children of Kris and Brandi Southwood.

Alpha Alternative—Brick in the Wall of Hope—Alpha Alternative’s

Annual Fundraising Banquet will be May 1, 2017 at The Silo Event Center, 110 John Rives Road, Hopkinsville, KY. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6:00 pm. The featured speaker is Kirk Walden. He is an author, former professional golfer, and long-time pregnancy-help ministry advocate. There is no cost to attend the annual fundraising banquet, but they do ask that in consideration of supporting their mission, please consider donating $40 to help cover the cost of your meal. A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex along with a card you may take that has the essential information pertaining to the event.

Pennyroyal Hospice—Next month Pennyroyal Hospice will sponsor its 35th Annual Fundraising Dinner. If you are interested in hosting a table, please contact Elissa Tucker at etucker@pennyroyalhospice.com or 270-885-6428. A table will consist of 8 to 10 people who can donate to this incredible cause.

Rosary for the Sick—will continue on Saturdays at 6:00 pm. Any

questions, please contact Fran Kostrzebski.

Celebrating Our Lady of Fatima—100th Anniversary on May 7th -- A Rosary will be said before Mass at 7:45 am; Mary will be crowned at the begin-ning of Mass (all are invited to bring flowers). There will be a breakfast following Mass along with a movie about her apparition. We will conclude around 11:00 am.

Easter Egg Hunt

St. Stephen will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 23rd after Mass. Parents please bring your children to par-ticipate

FATHER GREG

AND THE STAFF OF

ST. STEPHEN WOULD LIKE TO

WISH ALL OF YOU A BLESSED

EASTER

RICE BOWL Encounter The Risen Christ—We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters whom we have walked with in India, Zam-bia, El Salvador, Mexico, Ethiopia and Hawaii. And we commit to bring Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the Narthex as soon as possible. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Child Abuse Protection Month: Did you know: All

dioceses and eparchies have Victim Assistance Coordina-tors, assuring that victims of abuse will be heard. In 2016, diocess and eparchies provided out-reach and support to 250 victims/survivors and their families who came forward to report abuse. Continued support was also provided to 1,510 victims/survivors and their families who reported abuse in prior years. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

100Th Anniversary of the Miracle of Fatima—The First Three Apparitions—In rural Portugal, near the outcroppings

of Loca do Cabeco and the Cova da Iria, apparitions occurred which would change the history of the 20th Century and the lives of three shepherd children, Lucia Santos, Francisco Mar-ta and his sister, Jacinta. In 1916, Lucia, Francisco and Jacin-ta experienced three apparitions with the first heavenly mes-senger, the Angel of Portugal, and his message of prayer and peace. In the third encounter, according to Lucia, the “Angel was holding in his left hand a chalice and over it, in the air, was a host from which a drop of blood fell into the chalice”. It was in this way that catechized in prayer, reparative suffering, and doctrine of the Holy Eucharist, and strengthened by the Bread of Angels, that the children of Fatima were prepared for the visitation of the Immaculate Virgin Mary. Next week: The Virgin Mary’s secret messages. Source: www.ewtn.com

Thank You Easter Flower Contributions

Contributor In Memory Of Charles & Judy Garnett Garnett & Bringardner Families/Sowell & Miles Families James Ethridge Phyllis Stull Ethridge/ Hirman & Cathrine Ethridge Mary Frances Knight Curran & LInda Copeland Emily & Clarence Kolb Helen Soukup Josephine Burke, Richard Soukup Gerry Konczyk Connie Konczyk Richard & Judy Strubin Berka Family, Strubin Family James & Betty McVey Schulz & McVey Families Mary Frazier Dennie Merganthel, Don Frazier Paul & Dawn Cunningham Algernon & Anna Cunningham Harry & Helen Hoyt John & Kathleen Swinkowski Ed & Thelma Wenda Jan & Marsha Petro Petro & Swartz Families Hong & Cathy Khang Family members of Cathy and Hong Khang Mary Lou Rutherford Members of Rutherford Family Joann Harvey Mae & Joe Wallace Stan & Fran Kostrzebski Rick Kostrzebski KostrzebskiFamily Muir Family Frank & Marie Pelino Joan Lee Joann Jones

WORD OF LIFE

“Even among terminally ill patients, a request to die is nearly always a cry for help … [and] is often asso-ciated with a potentially treatable mental disorder such as depression or anxiety.”

Every Suicide is Tragic USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2016–17 Respect Life Program

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class

Will be held on Saturday, April 29th at the Trigg County Library from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; the cost is

$20.00 for this class that can help you get a discount on insurance. Bring Your Own Lunch. To register contact Sally Memmer at:

270-978-1535 or sallyhardt@gmail.com

Thank You—It has been very busy the

last couple of weeks. So many members of the Parish have helped in many different ways. Thank you to all who helped with the decorating during Lent and Easter, for donations to Helping Hands, Rice Bowl,

etc., SS Saints Relay for Life St. Patrick Day dinner, Garage Sale and the Bap-tism receptions. Your continued help and support are greatly appreciated.

An Invitation for Catholics Returning Home

The Parish of St. Stephen would like to extend an invitation to all who, for what-ever reason, are not currently practicing their Catholic Faith to return home to the full Sacramental life. You may speak with Father Greg or contact Dean in the parish office at 270-522-3801.

PARISH LIFE

Pastor: Fr. Gregory Trawick greg.trawick@pastoral.org 270-316-2645

Deacon Randy Potempa 270-354-8865

Secretary: Dean Duncan ststephencath387@bellsouth.net

Music Director: Angie Thome 270-767-8979 or 270-519-3007

Parish Nurse: Joyce Kotarek 270-498-0599

Parish Pastoral Council: Staci Rea 270-350-7600

Parish Finance Council: Mike Kehrwald 270-522-7965 Building & Grounds: Donovan Washer 270-522-7477

Coordinator of Religious Education April Washer 270-522-7684 Prayer Chain Tom Kell 271-861-2110 Carol Puth 270-924-9416

Knights of Columbus John York 270-354-8036

Marriage: Contact the Parish Office for information on planning a Christian Mar-riage.

Baptism: Contact the Parish Office to arrange baptismal information.

Registration: If you are new to our par-ish, welcome! Please call the parish office to have a registration form mailed to you.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Parish Members: Stacy Wheeler, Theresa Washer, Kotarek families, Sally Gust; Gerald Paradis, Margie Myers, Chuck Mansfield, Lonnie & Pam Wimsatt, Gary Bernot; John & Kathleen Swinkowski; Helen Soukup; Tony & Nancy Thomas; Nancy Candi-do; Robert & Helen Vidmar; Bob Wigger; Jim Putrich; Frank & Maria Pellino; Joyce Kotarek; Thomasina O’Lone; Bobby Pawlawski; Irene & Sal Jaso; Mark & Teresa Alexander; Mary Ann Frazier, Chris Hobbs; Don & Maxine Hobbs; Lily Ballengee; Tony Platukas; Elsie Platukas, K. G. Ariagno; Sophia Biddle; Donna Biddle, Family of Connie Konczyk; Elena & Josh Woodaz; Aiden Roeder (grandson of Delbert & Kim Roeder); Helene Banno

Outreach Prayer: Pearl Elberson (mother-in-law of Mary Hodge); Mark Gundry (son of Wayne & Nancy Gundry); Larry Biddle (son of Sofia Biddle); Cave Baptist Church for search of a new pastor); Paul Kostrzebski (brother of Stan Kostrzebski; Mother of Mary Dossett & Family (Mary Dossett neighbor of Bonny Prudhomme & member of our ARISE Group); Chrissy Book (sister of Theresa Washer); Loretta Blankenship (mother of Theresa Walker); Jody Brewer (friend of Patsy Rajnowski); Earl Nies (brother of Sophia Biddle); George Linzmier (brother-in-law of Sophia Biddle; Pauline Loranger (sister of Mary Hodge); Donald Lax (friend of Sophia Biddle); Marguerite Holte (sister of Irene Jaso); Ed Holmes (husband of Donna-Sue Holmes); Stan Griggs (friend of Stephen Washer)

Military Prayer List Lord hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

1SG Shannon L. Tutor, Staci Rea, Boun Sivong-sa (Kathleen Johnson’s son-in-law), Nick Beckius (Lynn Reed’s son-in-law), Sam Orwig, Mike Mosely, Philip Gusgeski, Travis Wilson, SFC John W. Mauldin, CW2 Robert L. Murphy, Chris LaPlante (Bob Mills’ grandson), Cpt. Adam A. Hecht (Godson of Wayne Olech), Shawn Sturgill (grandson of Betty Aberle ) Tony Bryant (son of Bonnie Bryant). Josh Corley (husband of Elizabeth Corley), Kasta Rea (daughter of Tom & Staci Rea); Petty Officer E5 Jason Patrick O’Lone (grandson of Patrick & Thomasina O’Lone) ; Sgt. James Estell, Sgt. Katlina Yvon (granddaughter of John & Kathleen Swinkowski), FC3 Gabrielle Hall (niece of John & Paula Hall); CW2 Tony Carson (husband of Meagan Carson); Adam Sonnek; Dexter M. Rea; Maris-sa’s husband; Brian Billham (significant other of Keleigh Mabry);

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please fill out a prayer slip located in the bas-ket in the entry and leave in collection basket or call the office.

Hospice: 888-611-0121

Parish Prayer List Pease e-mail or call the church office, or drop your request in the envelopes located on the

bulletin board in the Narthex. Your prayer request (s) will remain on the

prayer list for two months.

Upcoming Events

April 16 Easter Sunday Mass……….8:00 am Easter Sunday Mass @ SH ..10:30 am April 17—18 Fr. Greg Out-Of-Town—Will be back Wednesday Afternoon April 19 Mass…………………………….6:00 pm April 22 Rosary for the Sick…………….6:00 pm April 23 Spring Picnic at SS—Eat at….2:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet at……...3:00 pm April 25 RCIA ……………………………6:30 pm April 26 Cenacle Prayer………………..1:30 pm April 29 Rosary for the Sick…………...6:00 pm May 2 Bloodmobile…………..11:00—5:00 pm May 6 Rosary Before Mass (Lady of Fatima) 6:15—6:30 pm May 7 Rosary before Mass—Our Lady of Fatima………………….7:45—8:00 am May Crowning Our Lady of Fatima Breakfast/Movie 9:00—11:00 am

LITURGICAL MINISTERS DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Sat. Apr 22—6:30 pm Sun. Apr 23—8:00 am

Lectors Woody Woodall Sally Gust Hilary Washer (P) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scared Host Stephen Washer Lorna Pavon _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Precious Blood Joann Harvey Nola Courtney Amy Mabry Joyce Kotarek. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hosp/Ushers Paul Cunningham . Gus Puth Joe Jumara Jack Kotarek _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Servers John Charron Morgan Alexander Isabella Alexander

STEWARDSHIP Our Recent Giving:

Weekend of Apr 9, 2017 Weekly Offering…………...…..……$2,362.00 Special Collections: Easter Flowers……………..…………….25.00 Easter—Seminary…….……..………….75.00

RENOVATION FUND Weekly renovation Fund………...…….$90.00 Renovation TD…….……...……….$75,976.00

Birthday

Apr 16 Isabella Alexander 17 Judith Strubin 18 Charles Garnett, Jr. Chip Gusgeski 20 Jason Wimsatt 21 Jack Kotarek

Anniversaries This Week

Apr 17 John & Paula Hall 19 Charles & Rita Mansfield 23 Paul & Dawn Cunningham

Religious Education Classes— Religious Ed classes are held on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm in the Parish Hall until further notice. High School classes are Wednesdays’ following Mass at 6:30, except for 1st Wednesdays’. Contact April Washer if you have any questions.

ST. Henry CATHOLIC CHURCH

16097 US HWY 68E, Hardin, KY 42048 Office: 270-474-8058 Fax: 270-474-9867

Mass Times: Saturday at 4:00 PM Sunday at 10:30 AM

COMPLIMENTS

OF

EDUARDO & LORNA PAVON

ST. STEPHEN

PRAY FOR US

ADORATION

ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH

1698 Canton Road, Cadiz, KY 42211 Office: 270-522-3801 Fax 270-522-

3901 Web Address: http://ststephencc.com/

Mass Times: Saturday: 6:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM

1st Friday of Each Month

7:30 AM—3:00 PM

1st Saturday 9:00 AM Mass in Honor of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

EDUARDO & LORNA