January 12, 2020 The Baptism of the Lord

Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church

609 E. 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42303

January 12, 2020 The Baptism of the Lord

Baptismal Prep Prepare yourself for your child’s baptism by coming to Baptism Prepara-tion. The next Baptism Prep will be January 19th at 3:30pm in the Parish Office. Please call the Parish Office to register or for more information. Declarations of Invalidity (Annulments) Do you have questions about annulments? Are you divorced and not sure whether you need an annul-ment? Let Sts. Joseph and Paul help explain and assist you in the annul-ment process. Please call the church office 270-683-5641.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm at the Logsdon Center located at 2400 Friendship Drive in the Conference Room. Please contact Linda Hagan (270) 316-0316 with questions or more information.

Knights of Columbus Meeting Sunday, January 26th at 5pm in the Fr. Tucker Center.

Faith Formation Next class will be January 8, 2020. Classes are held on Wednesday eve-ning at 6pm in the Parish Hall. Contact Laura Shoulders at the office or email her for more information laurasjpc@gmail.com

RCIA Journey of Faith ALL ARE WELCOME...The program that we'll be using for RCIA this year is called Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, by Dr. Edward Sri and the Augustine Institute. It is a highly-acclaimed video series with supportive materials that allow for the RCIA experience to be one similar to that of a small faith sharing group. Join us on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall from 6:30-8pm as we fall madly in love with the beauty that is Catholi-cism. For more information, please contact Laura Shoulders: laurasjpc@gmail.com

Teen Small Group Meets on Friday evenings. We will go to mass at 5:30pm, then meet in Youth House after mass for snacks and Time with Jesus! We will pray/snack/talk until 7:30, but times are flexible. Feel free to come and grow with us! We will plan meeting every Friday throughout the school year. For more information, contact Anne Webb at (270) 903-2492.

Safe Environment To report suspected abuse, call the Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597- 2331 (Toll Free) or contact your local Com-monwealth Attorney. To report abuse to the diocese, current or past, by anyone acting in the name of the Church, call Louanne Payne, Pas-toral Assistance Coordinator (English) at 270-852- 8380, or Nuria Elizondo, Pastoral Assistance Coordinator (Spanish) at 270-880-8360. You may also visit the Office of Safe Environment (owensborodiocese.org/safe) for more information.

Confirmation Prep Next session Feb 5th 6:15pm Parish Hall Remember your Sponsor Form and Saint Name! Lazarus Retreat Who: All High School Youth (9th - 12th grade) What: As we journey through the story of the raising of Lazarus, we truly see what it means to be dead in this world and called to life in Jesus. This retreat is an intentional invitation to life in Jesus Christ. Where: Boone Lodge at Gasper River When: Feb 15th 6pm - Feb. 17th 1pm Cost: $50 per youth (covers cost of food and lodging) To Sign Up: Fill out a registration sheet, Form A and Youth Code of Conduct (available from Aynde or online) and turn in to the Office of Youth Ministry with your $50 payment. Spots are limited and will be first come, first serve. Deadline to register is January 28th JOY Bible Study for ages 55+ If you are looking for a small group or are in need of prayer please join us at the Joy Bible Study & Prayer Group on Thursdays 9am at the Parish Office. Upcoming Dates: Jan. 23; Feb. 6th & 20th; March 5th & 19th; April 16th & 30th; May 7th & 21st

"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well

pleased." A voice from heaven spoke those words after Jesus convinced John to baptize him in the Jordan River. We would all be thrilled to hear a voice from heaven say about us, "This is my beloved child, with whom I am well pleased."

Well, we may not be standing in the Jordan River with John the Baptist pouring water over us, but we, as baptized Catholics, are "children of God." To the extent that we are doing our best to be all that God created us to be and to identify, develop and use all of the talents, abilities and gifts that God has given to us for ourselves and for others, we can be sure that God is well pleased with us. And, if we are good stewards of our prayer life and truly listen for God's will for us, we may not hear His voice with our ears, but we will know of His love with our hearts. And that should make us well pleased.

Job Openings Music Minister Minister of Music for vibrant, welcoming and family-oriented commu-nity that takes great pride in music and liturgies. Require-ments: Advanced level training in music required; skilled pianist, organ-ist, and vocalist; strong knowledge of computers. Responsibili-ties: Select, provide and lead music, for weekend Masses, and other services including funerals and weddings; recruit and train cantors and choir members; design and print worship aids for all liturgies. Compen-sation is based on skills, liturgical experience and training. Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic, possess a deep sense of mission work and evangelization in the Church with immigrants of first and second generation, and experience in attending to the pastoral and social needs of Hispanics in Daviess County and two neighboring counties. Sts. Joseph and Paul serves a diverse population of Hispanics from Central and South America. This position is consid-ered full time at 24 hours per week with benefits. We require future candidates to be fully bilingual in English and Spanish and possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent ministry experience. Please contact: Ashley Wilkerson at (270) 683-5641 or ash-leysjpc@gmail.com for a full job description. Please send, cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to email above.

December 19, 2019 From: Alcionat Garry Andruis He who dwells under the shelter of the high-est rests in the shadow of the Mighty (Psalm

91) This is how; our Savior protects us during all these socio-political turbulences in my country. He covered us under his coat and lets us see this last month of the year Each year, and all over the world, the month of December is special for Christians and there is a very special date in Biblical history which reminds us of the birth of our God on December 25. We also profit this warm moment to thank God for having a good year and to wish our brothers and sisters who live far or near a joyful year. It is an opportunity to share the love we feel for our family, broth-ers and sisters. As it says in the bible in psalm 133-v 1 (hymn of the de-gree of David) here, oh, how pleasant it is, how sweet it is for brothers to stay together in unity. For me this unity is the love that we all build in which each of us is an important part. Without these parts, there will not be this visible force which is the love which manifests here and there far or near for our brothers and sisters as well as for our children and young people of Lalomas. In this spirit of unity and love I would like to express my deepest grati-tude and thanks to God firstly for his blessing to me and to all of you, particularly the leaders of St Joseph and Paul Church and his faithful too who have contributed to help our young people and children of Lalo-mas with education and food. and who particularly supported me with a long study (medicine) that I am doing now. My acknowledgments and my thanks go to Father Carl (the good-hearted Father) for having taken the initiative when he saw the emer-gency of Lalomas and he hold our hand and help us , Father Colombo a cool man who was already visiting us and he continues to give us the hand , my deepest gratitude goes to, Father Eveneau for his devotion, to our tireless sister Lavida. She could sometimes feel tired but she can't because she loves us and she is always with us in spite the diffi-culty of being intermediate. So May God help you to enjoy this moment gently with happiness and prosperity. My gratitude goes to Lee , My friends You are very special for us, that's why we bow down to greet you and despite the wind and the swamp you have never been discour-aged whenever our young people have problems, socioeconomic diffi-culties and sometimes the sadness caused by loss of a family member you still support us . Whenever you have a little breaktime, you always want to come and visit us and when the children know that you are coming their eyes are on the road because they know you bring their love and hope for them your presence in Haiti it is always like a party but when the socio-political situation prevents you from coming I know how much that saddened you but even worse for them because they lose the warmth of your presence your dynamism with another face of hope. You already know that your reward does not come from men but comes from God who sent you to execute and to do his job. In the name of Lalomas I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for this beautiful love castle that we are building in Lalomas. A family hopes you construct with us. You all are in our prayer Personally I thank you too for all you do and what you continue to do for us Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Blessing to all of you!

Koinonia Koinonia #27 is quickly approaching. We hope that you will mark your calendars for February 7,8 & 9, 2020. Anyone over the age of 18, who is wanting to deepen their relationship with Jesus, is encouraged to attend this awesome weekend full of prayer, fellow-ship, and great food! If you have already participated in a Koinonia Retreat and are interested in working/helping the retreat, please contact the Parish office at 270-683-5641 or contact Kim Tignor or Jennifer Keown, Lay Directors. The formation meetings for those that are interested in helping this year are going to be held on, Fridays: January 17th in the PH; 31st in the Office at 6:30pm. Team Potluck will be held Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall.

The Priests' Convocation is being held Monday, January 13th, 2020 through Thursday, January 16th, 2020. There will be Mass at the Carmel Home at 6:55am each day by Ken Geraci. As well as, there will be NO Masses being said at the hospital Chapel the whole week of Monday, January 13th through Friday, January 17th. From Sunday, January 12th, 2020 through Thursday, January 16th, 2020 please call the switchboard at OHRH (1-270-417-2000) if in need of a Priest. Father Ken Geraci will cover emergency need at the hospital during the day with Father Cash covering the evening emergencies.

Happy New Year from Owensboro Catholic Schools! OCS registration and tuition assis-tance for the 2020-2021 school year will be opening soon.

ATTENTION OCS FAMILIES:

Fr. Kalombo will be hosting the

MANDATORY VOUCHER MEETING

Thursday, February 6 6:30pm in the Parish Hall

9th Annual Catholic Men's Conference of Western Kentucky

Saturday February 15, 2020 RiverPark Center 8:30am-4:30pm

Tickets: $30 Adult, $15 Student (Grade 12+) Order online: www.KyCatholic.com

Parish Office 609 E 4th St., Owensboro, KY 42303

(270) 683-5641 (270) 685-4766 (fax)

www.stjpc.org Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Parish Team

Pastor: Fr. Jean-Rene Kalombo Ext 222 frjrkalombosjpc@gmail.com Associate Pastor: Fr. Will Thompson Ext 247 frwillsjpc@gmail.com Deacon: Deacon John Cecil deaconjohnsjpc@gmail.com Stewardship Minister: Ashley Wilkerson Ext 239 ashleysjpc@gmail.com Youth Minister: Aynde Bennett Ext 227 ayndesjpc@gmail.com Religious Education Minister: Laura Shoulders Ext 224 laurasjpc@gmail.com Director of Maintenance: Kelly Ward Ext 241 kellywsjpc@yahoo.com Caretaker: Joe McBride Sacramental Records: Debbie Luedke Ext 242 debbiesjpc@owens.twcbc.com Bookkeeper: April Dickens Ext 221 aprilsjpc@owens.twcbc.com

Join Us Mass Schedule:

Monday - Friday 5:30pm Saturday 4:30pm

Sunday 8am, 10am, 6pm 12 noon (Spanish)

3pm Sunday prayer

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursdays at 6pm; Fridays at 12 noon

Saints JOSEPH & PAUL

Catholic Church

We give our hearts to God and our talents to His people.

In Special Need of Prayer HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Ann Bower, Joyce Clark, Doug & Dorothy Hood, Linda Howard, Betty Johnson, Sarah Jane Johnson, Maurice Kanable, Chester & Deanna Kaminski, Jackie Mann, Mitzi Mann, Margie Roberts, Jim Stimpfel, Betty Thompson, Katherine Thomas, Birdie Wedding. NURSING HOME PARISHIONERS: CARMEL HOME: Katherine Brand, Rita Fahrendorf, Mary Faulkner, Margie Hardesty, Rose Keller, Margaret McCarthy, Marvin & Auda Wink, Sandra Woods; GENESIS HEALTH: Mike Payne; HEARTLAND VILLA: Mary Hinton; HERMITAGE: James White, Jr. HILLCREST: Shirley Wilhite. WELLINGTON PARC: Violet Cassidy, Paul Johnson, Carla Payne. OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER: Mike Baker, Tammy Wimsatt Belcher, Patrick Billion, Joe Board, Katherine Brand, Sheila Byrne, Colin Cahill, Tim Cahill, Davena Cecil, J.C. Chrisler, Dana Cecil-Craig, Jimmy Chrisler, Jonathan Clark, Michael Clark, Marty Clouse, Theresa Clouse, Chris Collins, David Condra, Leo Dickens, Luke Dickens, Chase Ford, Bill Freeman, Edwin Garcia, Steve Guittar, Jarrod Hagan, Michael Hardesty, Evonne Harl, Julia Hawkins, Charlotte Hayden, Captain Matthew Hayden, Susan Hayden, Tom Hayden, Virginia Head, Lindsey Hill, Brice & Marilyn Howard, Florence Howard, Linda Howard, Rene Howard, Kendall Jarboe, Donna Johnson, Rose King, Tina Keller, Hobert & Mary Lundy, Jerry Lundy, Jan McCorkle, Kandie McDaniel, Michelle Montalvo, Cecil Newton, The Wayne Pannell Family, Michael Payne, Shelly Powell, Chrissy Quick, Sheryl Richards, Clayton Roberts, Jennifer Rojas, Pat Seib, Martha Taylor, Richard Taylor, Dorie Thacker, Betty Thompson, Tracy Trogden, Nina Van Bussum, Adam Wallace, Darryl & Linda Warren, Scott Warren, Cotton Wilhite, Ronnie Wilkerson. FIRST RESPONDERS: Eric Conder, Brad Leonard, Steve Leonard, Jason Luedke, Cory Mattingly, Jeff Williams.

Word of Life

“An unexpected pregnancy can be a difficult and frightening time, and it’s important that your friend knows you are think-ing of her and supporting her. … don’t forget the most im-portant thing is to pray. Even if it’s just a quick two-second prayer, prayer is the most effective way we can help. Pray for her, for her child, and for guidance in how you can give her the best possible support.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting” (www.respectlife.org/

support-her)

Mass Intentions January 11-19 Saturday 4:30pm Evans & Ellen Tennant Sunday 8am Melvin & Maxine Fleischmann Fam. 10am Hood Family (Spanish) 12pm Our Parish Family 6pm Holy Name Society Thursday 5:30pm Jerry Hagerman Friday 5:30pm Bill Tucker Saturday 4:30pm Chong & Hazel Lewe Sunday 8am Bob & Helen Ward 10am Joe Hamilton (Spanish) 12pm Our Parish Family 6pm Heidi & Ben Boarman

Please Note: Due to Priest Convocation, we will not have daily mass on January 13, 14 or 15.

From Death to New Life Please keep in prayer: Florence Howard & Family whose husband, Charles Leo Howard, passed away recently; Penny Vinson & Family whose husband, Jim Vinson, passed away recently; The families of Mary Fulkerson, Charles Gray, Thomasine Boarman and Ernest Bellew who passed away recently.

This Week’s Calendar

Genesis Healthcare Eucharistic Ministers: Week of January 13th — Carlos Earhart

Week of January 20th — Melvin Fleischmann (Mass January 23)

SUNDAY, January 12 -Rosary before 8am Mass -CRHP Men’s Prayer Group (Spanish)/FTC -Religious Ed (Spanish)/10am/FTC -Cenacle Prayer/3pm/CH

MONDAY, January 13 -Men’s Prayer/7am/FTC -CRHP Women (Spanish)/5:30pm/PH

TUESDAY, January 14 -Women’s Prayer/8:30am/FTC -Finance Committee Meeting/6:15pm/OFC-CR

WEDNESDAY, January 15 -Staff Meeting/8:15am/OFC-CR -Faith Formation/5:30pm dinner/PH Class 6-7:30pm/FTC -PPC Ad hoc Meeting/6:30pm/YH

THURSDAY, January 16 -Reconciliation/6pm/CH -Adult Choir Rehearsal/6:30pm/OFC-MR -PPC Meeting/6:15pm/OFC-CR -Adoration (Spanish)/7pm/CH FRIDAY, January 17 -Adoration /6:30am-5:15pm/CH -Reconciliation/12pm/CH SATURDAY, January 18 SUNDAY, January 19 -Rosary before 8am Mass -CRHP Men’s Prayer Group (Spanish)/FTC -Religious Ed (Spanish)/10am/FTC -Cenacle Prayer/3pm/CH

Birthdays 1/11 Lucy Latham, Hal Mischel, Sherry Rickard, Billy Nix 1/12 Ilene Bullington 1/13 Carolyn Lyddane 1/14 Agnes Harrington, Jeffrey Nesmith 1/15 Bruce Burns, Eric Humphrey 1/16 Heather Chubb, Chris Wells 1/17 Abigail Burden, Ruth Comstock, Elizabeth Ladnier, Adrian Vickers, Franklin Wathen 1/18 Bill Mattingly, John Roberts 1/19 Nick Blincoe, Samuel Carrico, Brandon Ebelhar, Linda Hardy, Brandon Loyd, Brenda Payne, Gabriel Neves

Treasure Counters January – Joyce Lambert, Lois Warren, Pat Hamilton February - Carole Storm, Carolyn Porter

Anniversaries 1/15/17 Craig & Sarah Thomas 1/15/83 Wayne & Linda Ballard 1/16/88 John & Laura Wells 1/16/82 Anthony & Janet Johnson 1/17/03 Robert & Cindy Zambrano 1/17/76 Steve & Delores Brown 1/17/87 Kevin & Penny Foley 1/18/97 Billy & Christy Nix

TRAINING FOR NEW HOSPITALITY MINISTERS Sunday, February 16th at 4:30pm in church

Parroquia de San José y San Pablo

“Ofrecemos nuestro Corazón a Dios y nuestros Talentos a su Pueblo”.

Bautismo para los Niños: Bautismos para niños menores de 7

años se celebran durante el año (excepto en el tiempo de

Cuaresma). Se requiere que los papás y padrinos asistan a una

preparación. (Antes de escoger padrinos les pedimos que sean

casados por la iglesia o solteros y tengan el sacramento de la

Confirmación)

Catequesis de Adultos (R.I.C.A.) Domingos 10:00 am. – Los

adultos pueden recibir los sacramentos del Bautismo, Primera

Comunión y la Confirmación después de un tiempo de

formación.

Sacramentos para Niños y Adolescentes:Todos los niños deben

asistir a las clases de catecismo cada miércoles a las 6:30pm.

(Inglés). Para los que no puedan los miércoles o prefieran en

español, también está la opción los Domingos a las 10:00 am.

Unción de los enfermos: Por favor notifique a la oficina parroquial de algún familiar o amigo admitido al hospital y que desee el Sacramento de la Unción. Matrimonio – Comuníquese a la oficina parroquial

preferiblemente con 6 meses de anticipación como mínimo a la

fecha deseada.

Quinceañeras NO es un Sacramento pero es un sacramental: Se

pueden celebrar cualquier sábado mientas esté disponible la

Iglesia, excepto durante la Cuaresma.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

SACRAMENTOS

Lunes: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Sal 116 (115):12-19; Mc 1:14-20 Martes: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mc 1:21-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Sal 40 (39):2, 5, 7-10; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Sal 44 (43):10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Sal 89 (88):16-19; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Sal 21 (20):2-7; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: Is 49:3, 5-6; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

SAN HILARIO DE POITIERS (c. 315-367) 13 de enero

Nació en Poitiers (Francia) y durante su juventud abrazó el cristianismo junto con toda su familia. Gracias a su ejemplo cristiano, su misma gente lo eligió como obispo en el año 353. Como obispo destacó por su formación intelectual y su fir-meza en la defensa de la fe, especialmente contra los arrianos, un grupo de cristianos que negaban la divinidad de Cristo. Fue desterrado a Frigia (Asia) en el año 356, pero esto no le impidió defender a la Iglesia de los ataques, debatiendo incluso, a los obispos arrianos. Debido a la firmeza y conocimiento de causa con que combatía a sus interlocutores, los mismos arrianos pidieron al Emperador que lo regresara a casa, a su Iglesia, donde se habían mantenido fieles a sus enseñanzas. Con los obispos que habían cedido a los arrianos fue firme para hacer-les ver sus errores, pero compasivo en su trato con ellos. Su celo por la fe, así como sus escritos le valieron el título de “maestro de las Iglesias”. En 1851 el Papa Pío IX lo declaró Doc-tor de la Iglesia. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Para denunciar una sospecha de abuso, llame a la Línea Directa de Protec-ción Infantil de Kentucky: 1-877-KYSAFE1 o 1-877-597-2331 (llamada gra-tuita) o comuníquese con su Fiscal Local de Commonwealth. Para reportar abuso, actual o pasado, a la diócesis por parte de cualquier persona que actúe en nombre de la Iglesia, llame a Louanne Payne, Coordinadora de Asistencia Pastoral (inglés) al 270-852-8380, o Nuria Elizondo, Coordinadora de Asistencia Pastoral (español) al 270-880-8360. También puede visitar la Oficina de Ambiente Seguro (owensborodiocese.org/safe) para obtener más información.

12 de enero de 2020 El Bautismo del Señor

AMBIENTE SEGURO

ESTE ES MI HIJO MUY AMADO Con la celebración del Bautismo del Señor este domingo con-cluye el tiempo de Navidad. En las lecturas vemos más de una epifanía o manifestación del Espíritu de Dios en Jesús, sólo que esta vez ya no como niño, sino como adulto. El Bautismo de Jesús es también la inauguración de su misión profética y de la era mesiánica. En la lectura de hoy Isaías describe al Mesías elegido por Dios sobre el cual ha puesto su Espíritu. En los Hechos de los Apóstoles Pedro dice que “Dios ungió con el poder del Espíritu Santo a Jesús de Nazaret” (Hechos 10:38). Finalmente, en las pro-clamación del Evangelio de Mateo el Bautismo de Jesús en el agua casi pasa desapercibido. El momento crucial ocurre cuando el Espíritu de Dios desciende sobre Jesús y una voz del cielo vi-ene como un eco de las palabras de Isaías: “Éste es mi Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis complacencias” (Mateo 3:17).

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

El Bautismo del Señor Oyó una voz que decía, desde el cielo:

“Éste es mi Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis complacencias”.

— Mateo 3:17

Thanks to Emily Adler and all the children who were part of our Christmas Play!

Where everyone knows your name Be a part of our directory as we strive to create

an even more welcoming community.

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and FREE church directory! Sign up before or after masses on January 11,12,18,19 or go to our facebook page and click on the link to schedule an

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Photographers will be in the Parish Hall for two weeks: Tues, Jan 21—Sat, Jan 25

Tuesday, Jan 28—Sat, Feb 1