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

 

 

February 27 & 28, 2010

St. Catherine

$2,522.69

Immaculate Conception

$1,608.00

Change Program…………$892.93 (July 1, 2009 – March 1, 2010)

 

Thank you for your generosity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 StudyTuesdays 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

 

 

·        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!

·        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.

·        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.

·        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.

·        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.

·        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.