March 6
& 7, 2010
Third
Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions
Monday, March 8 – St. John of God (Religious)
MASS – 8:45 a.m.
– St. Catherine –Ann Stanley †; Tony Culver †
Tuesday, March 9
– St. Francis of Rome (Religious)
MASS – 8:45 a.m. –
St. Catherine –Shirley Brian †; Mary Agnes & Ray Wimsett †
ROSARY – 3:00 p.m. – St. Catherine Adoration Chapel – Pray the Rosary & Chaplet of Mercy for peace in our world; with PRAYER it can be!
Wednesday, March 10
Thursday, March 11
MASS –5:00
p.m. – St. Catherine –Donnie Elmore †
Friday, March 12
MASS – 8:45
a.m. – St. Catherine –All Relatives of Bob & Carole Cecil, Living
& Deceased
Saturday, March 13
MASS – 4:00
p.m. – St. Catherine –Ricky Wimsett †; Dean Dones †
MASS – 5:30
p.m. – Immaculate Conception –Inez & Louis Willett †
Sunday, March
14
MASS – 8:00 a.m. – Immaculate Conception –Mary Lee Domann †; Woodrow, Lincoln, & Kevin Greenwell †
MASS – 10:00 a.m.
– St. Catherine –Pro Populo
Financial Blessings
Change Program…………$892.93 (July 1, 2009 – March
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Liturgical Schedule
March 13 & 14
St. Catherine –Sat. 4:00 p.m. – Lector-Teresa Thompson,
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion-
Shannon Thompson
Sun.
10:00 a.m. – Lector-John Johnson, Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion-
Betty Jo Henley
Immaculate Conception-Sat. 5:30 p.m. – Lector-Mary Culver, Extraordinary
Minister of Holy Communion-Billy Bryan
Sun. 8:00 a.m. – Lector-Wayne
Johnson, Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion-Steve Cecil
Altar Society Schedule
St. Catherine, March 1-15 – Sis Hall
St. John of God (1495-1550)
St. John was born in
Portugal and served as a soldier in the various wars. His nomadic lifestyle led him to become an
overseer of slaves in Morocco, and later a shepherd near Seville. Around the age of forty, feeling remorse for
his unscrupulous life, he decided to go to Africa in the hopes of rescuing
Christian slaves and becoming a martyr; but instead, he returned to Spain on
the advice of his confessor. There he
peddled religious books and pictures in Gibraltar. While listening to a sermon by St. John of
Avila in Granada, John was so overcome with remorse for his wasted life, and he
acted so wild, that he was thought insane and was placed in an asylum. After his release, with St. John of Avila’s
help, he devoted himself to helping the sick and poor, thus beginning the Order
of Brothers Hospitalers or Brothers of St. John of God. St. John became a marvel of charity to his
neighbor. He sought out the poor and
sinners, and during a fire in his hospital, he carried out most of the sick on
his own back. His emblems are usually a
heart, alms or crown of thorns.
(2008 Saints Calendar and Daily Planner, Tan Books and Publishers, INC.,
Rockford, ILL. 61105, pg. 86)
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, SHUT-INS AND RECOVERING FRIENDS AND PARISHIONERS:
Debbie Willett, Bill Smith, Herman Nalley, Jane Barnes, Mary Navarro, Taya Martinez, Joey Smith, Destiny Thompson, Cheryl Metcalfe, Louise Clark, Irene Greenwell, Regina O’Bryan, Helen Rogers, Bobby Joe Burba, Lucille Smith, Ruth Greenwell, Catherine Thornsberry, Cyril & Mary Cora Head, Anna Masterson, Franky, Rhonda, & Brock Douglas, Mildred Smith Ball, Margaret Ann Estill, Julian Dimass, Nancy Bowling Thompson, Daniel & Molly Susan Vessels, & Dolores Head. If you would like to place your loved one on the list, please notify the office. (Also, please remember the intentions placed in the prayer intention book in the vestibule of church.)
CATHOLIC CORNER
Part Three: In the next several
weeks, an essay will be placed, in parts, in the bulletin about life. These
thoughts were written by a 17 years old boy as he left high school in
1938. I encourage you to pay attention
and reflect on them. The essay is entitled: Before
I Die…
Before I die there is
another great desire I must fulfill, and that is to have felt a truly great
love. At my young age I know that love, other than some filial affection, is
probably far beyond my ken. Yet, young as I may be, I believe I have had enough
inkling of the subject to know that he who has not loved has not really lived.
Nor will I feel my life is complete until I have actually experienced that
burning flame and know that I am at last in love, truly in love. I want to feel
that my whole heart and soul are set on one girl whom I wish to be a perfect
angel in my eyes. I want to feel a love that will far surpass any other emotion
that I have ever felt. I know that when I am at last really in love then I will
start living a different, better life, filled with new pleasures that I never
knew existed.
Before I die I want to feel a great sorrow. This, perhaps, of all my wishes
will seem the strangest to the reader. Yet, is it unusual that I should wish to
have had a complete life? I want to have lived fully, and certainly sorrow is a
part of life. It is my belief that, as in the case of love, no man has lived
until he has felt sorrow. It molds us and teaches us that there is a far deeper
significance to life than might be supposed if one passed through this world
forever happy and carefree. Moreover, once the pangs of sorrow have slackened,
for I do not believe it to be a permanent emotion, its dregs often leave us a
better knowledge of this world of ours and a better understanding of humanity.
Yes, strange as it may seem, I really want to feel a great sorrow.
ST. CATHERINE PARISH NEWS
& EVENTS
Adult Formation/Bible Study – Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Currently studying: The Gospel of St. Luke. All are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, March 10 – Picnic Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the library.
Fridays
During Lent – Stations of the Cross at 4:30 p.m.
Fish Fry –
Every Friday during Lent, except Good Friday, from 5 p.m – 7 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Council #2208 will be
serving Fried Fish, Coleslaw, Potato Wedges, Bean Soup, and Iced Tea. There will also be Cheese Pizza for those who
do not want Fried Fish. Cost is $7
for adults, $5 for children. If you
have enjoyed any of the past fish dinners served by Council #2208, then please
come and join us!
IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION PARISH NEWS
Sundays at 4:00
p.m. – Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament with the Rosary and the Divine
Mercy Chaplet
Fridays During
Lent– Way of the Cross and Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 5:00
p.m.
ST.
CATHERINE ACADEMY NEWS & EVENTS
We would like to thank everyone who helped make the
Valentine Dance fundraiser a success. A special thank you goes to the
businesses and individuals who donated door prizes or made monetary donations,
the people who helped with set up, those who worked at the dance, and the 8th
graders and their parents who helped with clean up. Most especially, we
would like to thank The Brown Brothers for continuing to support St. Catherine
Academy by providing the entertainment.
YEAR
OF THE PRIEST
Let Us Pray that those being called by God to the
priesthood listen and hear that call.
WORD
OF LIFE
The Second Vatican Council reminded the entire Church that we are to be a leaven for the
world’s transformation. … Recently, we have tried to be such a leaven in the debate about health care. It is not for us to speak to particular means of delivering health care; it is our responsibility, however, to insist, as a moral voice concerned with human solidarity, that everyone should be cared for and that no one should be deliberately killed.
~ Cardinal Francis George,
Presidential Address to General Meeting of U.S. bishops, Nov. 16, 2009
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN – BUILDING
A FUTURE OF HOPE
Just a reminder that the Archdiocesan Campaign: Building a Future of Hope is in its beginning phase here at St. Catherine and Immaculate Conception Parishes.
While each parish will raise funds that will be kept for their particular needs, 50%, the other half will be added to the other parishes in their campaigns to aid the Archdiocese at large.
Several of the important projects that Archbishop Kurtz has articulated for the future needs of the Church are: Seminarian education, retired priest fund, Catholic Charities, as well as an emergency finance fund to assist any parish in deep financial situations.
Our parishes have used or been a part of each of these programs in the past. If one dismisses the reality of the fiscal needs of the Church at large, then slowly the services of Church will begin to disappear. For example, if there is not money to educate all the seminarians (presently at 16-a record) for the Archdiocese now, then the Archbishop will have to turn men down and send them away to study elsewhere.
I ask that
each family begin to reflect as to how they will be able to give to the
campaign. Tithing to the Church of God
is not simply a matter of charity; it is a matter of justice. The
next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 at St. Catherine.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anointing Mass: The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered in the context of Mass on Thursday March 18 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Catherine Parish. This is an invitation to all the surrounding parishes to come and receive God's Grace to conform our sufferings to His, during the holy season of Lent.
Immediately following the Mass, I invite all to come to St. Catherine School Cafeteria for a light lunch of soup and sandwiches as guests of the parish.
The often asked question must be answered: Who can/should be anointed?
As with all things we turn to the mind of the Church. From the Code of Canon Law:
Canon 998 The anointing
of the sick, by which the Church commends the faithful who are dangerously ill
to the suffering and glorified Lord in order that he relieve and save them, is
conferred by anointing them with oil and pronouncing the words prescribed in
the liturgical books.
Canon 1004: The Anointing of the Sick can be
administered to any member of the faithful who, having reached the age of reason,
begins to be in danger by reason of illness or old age.
As we see the two important aspects of who can receive the sacrament are those who are sick (whether it is a perennial illness, impeding surgery or overall bad health) or because of old age. While not meaning offend anyone, this is generally understood to be over the age of 62.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick should never be seen as reserved for the near death illness. The Church has developed a healthy and more Graced based offering of the Sacrament. In addition, this Sacrament must never be seen as a substitute for individual sacramental confession. A person who has the ability to confess their sins, has the obligation to do so, and receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is not an alternate for sacramental confession.
If you wish to stay after the Mass and attend our luncheon, please call the office so that we can prepare accordingly. May God Bless you this Lent. 502.549.3680
Fasting and Abstinence
Requirements for Lent: During the season of Lent two important aspects of our
faith are shown for the entire world to see: the Catholic observance of fast
and abstinence.
Fasting
means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full
meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening—depending
on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal.
Abstinence
forbids the consumption of meat, but not of eggs, milk products or condiments
made of animal fat.
Catholics
between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from
meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
In Christ, Fr. Hamilton
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St. Catherine Picnic: We are currently in the planning stages of
our Summer Picnic. We are asking for
donations of Jarco items (valued between $10-$99), cakes for the cake wheel,
and a box or bag of candy. Monetary
donations are also appreciated. We would like Jarco items turned in by May
1. A picnic meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 6:00 pm in the library. All volunteers
are welcomed to attend. Thank You for your support!
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Parish Mission: Holy Trinity Church, Fredericktown/Holy
Rosary Church, Manton: Making All Things New will be the
theme. Conference will be each evening
at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity from Sunday,
March 7 thru Wednesday, March 10.
Mass will be each morning at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary from Monday,
March 8 thru Wednesday, March 10. Reconciliation
or consultation will be available after each session. All are welcome. Fr.
Bernard DuPont, O.P. will be conducting the mission.
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Catholic Cemeteries-2010 Stations of the
Cross: The Catholic
Cemeteries cordially invite you to the Way of the Cross for Young Christians
during Lent. The next date is Friday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John
Cemetery, located in the intersection of 26th Street and Duncan
Street, with entrance on Duncan Street.
Students from St. Thomas Aquinas Home School Group will host this event.
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Catholic Relief Services: Next week, our parish will take up the
Catholic Relief Services Collection.
This collection helps to fund six Catholic organizations that improve
the quality of life and protect human dignity, including Catholic Relief
Services, which has committed more that $25 million to disaster relief in
Haiti. Your gift will support
agricultural development to strengthen economies and create food
sustainability, provide outreach services to survivors of human trafficking, and
supply pastoral care and advocacy for immigrants and refugees. Please be charitable in next week’s Catholic
Relief Services Collection.
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Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass: Couples celebrating 5. 10. 20, & 25 years
of marriage in 2010 are invited to a Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated
by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz. Family
members are also invited to this celebration on Sunday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary. Call your parish secretary to register. Deadline
is Wednesday, April 14.
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REGISTRATION
IS OPEN: The Ignite Your
Torch Catholic Youth Conference is now accepting registrations. The conference will take place at St.
Catharine's College in Springfield, KY from Thursday through Sunday, July
22-25, 2010. All youth must register with a group. Early registration deadline is May 28th. Visit www.igniteyourtorch.org for more
information and registration forms.