July 24 & 25, 2010

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions

 

Saturday, July 24 – St. Sharbel Makhluf (Priest)

MASS – 4:00 p.m. – St. Catherine –Tony Culver †; Norma Jean Mattingly †

MASS – 5:30 p.m. – Immaculate Conception –Seminarian Greg Stearns 

 

Sunday, July 25

MASS – 7:00 a.m. – Immaculate Conception –Pro Populo (For the People)

MASS – 10:00 a.m. – St. Catherine –Felix & Nellie Boone †

 

Monday, July 26 – St. Joachim & St. Anne (Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

 

Tuesday, July 27  

MASS – 8:45 a.m. – St. Catherine –NO MASS

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, July 28

MASS – 8:45 a.m. – St. Catherine –NO MASS

 

Thursday, July 29 – St. Martha

MASS –5:00 p.m. – St. Catherine –NO MASS

ROSARY – 4:30 p.m. – St. Catherine

 

Friday, July 30 – St. Peter Chrysologus (Bishop & Doctor)

MASS – 8:45 a.m. – St. Catherine – NO MASS

 

Saturday, July 31 – St. Ignatius of Loyola (Priest)

MASS – 4:00 p.m. – St. Catherine –Pro Populo (For the People)

MASS – 5:30 p.m. – Immaculate Conception –Helen V. Rogers †  

 

Sunday, August 1

MASS – 7:00 a.m. – Immaculate Conception –Mary Catherine Smith †

MASS – 10:00 a.m. – St. Catherine –Dorothy, Jackie, Joe & Michael Paul Rogers †

 

 

Financial Blessings

 

 

July 17 & 18

St. Catherine

$2,136.00

Immaculate Conception

$1,005.00

 

“One day Jesus was praying in a certain place.’” Luke 11:1

 

Before every major action in His life, the Scriptures tell us Jesus prayed.  A steward is called to give service to others.  It is by following Jesus’ example of praying that we ensure we are doing God’s work and not our own.

 

Thank you for your generosity.

 

 

 

 

Liturgical Schedule

 

July 31 & August 1

St. Catherine –Sat. 4:00 p.m. – Lector-Teresa Thompson, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion-

                                                    Randy Stephens, Mark & Karen Johnson

                         Sun. 10:00 a.m. – Lector-Damien Osbourne, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion-

                                                       Frank Hall, Betty Jo Henley, Mary Boone

                          

Immaculate Conception-Sat. 5:30 p.m. – Lector-Betty Hicks, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

                                                                    Communion-Martin Willett, Billy Bryan

                                         Sun. 7:00 a.m. – Lector-Wayne Johnson, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

                                                                    Communion-Steve Cecil, Wayne Johnson

 

 

Altar Society Schedule

St. Catherine, July 16-31 – Gladys Carter & Janie Durbin

                         August 1-15 – Totsie Boone & George Ann Stephens

 

St. Martha (1st Century)

 

St. Martha was “busy about much serving” – she was always ready to devote herself to the service of the Lord.  She lived with her brother Lazarus and their sister Mary Magdalen, in Bethany.  On one of the occasions when Jesus visited them, Martha asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her with the household duties.  Jesus repliced:  “Martha, Martha, thou art creful, and art troubled about many things: but on thing is necessary.  Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.”  (Luke 10:41-42).  St. Martha is now considered to exemplify the active life and St. Mary to exemplify the contemplative life.  After Lazarus’ death, Martha told Jesus that if He had been there, her brother would not have died; with faith she continued:  “I know that whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.”  It was then that Jesus told her: “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, although he be dead, shall live.” (John 11:25).  According to a popular tradition, Martha and her family memebers were forced into a small boat without oars and pushed out to sea.  They landed on the shores of France, where St. Martha started a beautiful religious community at Marseilles.  St. Martha is the Patron of Cooks.  (Source:  2010 Illustrated Saints Calendar and Daily Planner, Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., Rockford, IL 61105, pg. 136)

 

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, SHUT-INS AND RECOVERING FRIENDS AND PARISHIONERS:

 

Debbie Willett, Herman Nalley, Jane Barnes, Mary Navarro, Taya Martinez, Joey Smith, Louise Clark, Irene Greenwell, Regina O’Bryan, Bobby Joe Burba, Lucille Smith, Ruth Greenwell, Catherine Thornsberry, Mary Cora Head, Anna Masterson, Franky, Rhonda Douglas, Mildred Smith Ball, Margaret Ann Estill, Julian Dimass, Nancy Bowling Thompson, Dolores Head, Pat & Jennifer Head, Lula Harris, Flossie Kennedy, Iona Bryan, Mary Jean Hall, Jeanette Boone, Raymond, Tiffani Hoornstra, Patricia Shain, Marietta Blandford, Harold Metcalfe, Thelma Miracle, Joanna Douglas, Larry Ballard.  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.)

 

 

MARRIAGE MOMENTS

 

Have you attended a marriage enrichment program in the past year?  What’s stopping you?  Perhaps make it an anniversary custom every year.  by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net .

 

 

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

If you have not turned in your commitment card, please do so as soon as possible.  Thank in Advance for your generosity!

 

 

ST. CATHERINE PARISH NEWS & EVENTS

 

Thursday, August 12 – Parish Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the library

 

 

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH NEWS & EVENTS

 

Sundays at 4:00 p.m. – Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament with the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet

 

Thursday, August 5 – Parish & Financial Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the large classroom

 

Sunday, August 8 – Monthly Parish Community Breakfast after the 7:00 a.m. Mass in the Community Center.  All are welcome to attend!!

 

 

ST. CATHERINE ACADEMY NEWS & EVENTS

 

Tuesday, August 3rd – First Day of School

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

 

The Monthly Business meeting for the Bishop Charles G. Maloney Council #2208 of New Haven will be held on Sunday, August 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the Bishop Maloney Council Hall at St. Catherine's in New Haven. All members and those wanting to join Council #2208 are welcome!!

 

 

WORD OF LIFE

 

Families with lots of children are no longer considered examples of generosity, but rather irresponsibility. [Our culture says that] children with severe disabilities are not special angels sent to us by God, but drains on the economy; better that they were not born. And the elderly are burdens. But if we succeed in pushing away everyone who is dependent, then we’re left with ourselves, our ego-centric, sin-rationalizing, defensive, irritable and vain selves. If we never learn to give till it hurts, till the painful reality that we’re not the center of the universe sinks in, we will fail at marriage, at parenthood, at citizenship, even at simple neighborliness.

 

~ William E. May, “On Being a Burden to One’s Family,” Culture of Life Foundation Briefs (March 26, 2010)

 

 

FROM THE SAINTS

 

Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow.  The same Everlasting Father,who takes care of you today, will take care of you tomorrow.  He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it.  Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.

 

                                                                        St. Francis de Sales

 

St. Francis

Pray for Us!

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Experienced Assistance Needed:  We are in need of individuals experienced in building trades to assist in the evaluation of St. Catherine's rectory.  These need to be individuals such as builders, contractors, those experienced in heating and air conditioning, plumbing, roofing, and electricians.  I need these individuals to serve on a committee chaired by Freddy Mouser, our buildings and grounds chairperson for the Parish Council.  This committee will meet over the next several weeks to help provide information on the overall state of the rectory.  This is not a committee for those concerned with the cosmetic needs of the building such as paint, carpet, etc.  The needs of the rectory go far beyond that at this point.  If you have the experienced needed to assist and are willing to do so, please contact Freddy at 502-507-3074 or Fr. Troy.  Thank You!

 

Baptism Classes:  Anyone interested in being part of a team of presenters to prepare parents and godparents for the baptism of infants and small children, please contact Fr. Troy.  You can call him on his cell phone at 502-331-3467 or call the office and leave a message.

 

The Good Samaritan Fund:  Many may remember the fund for the needy which was called The St. Gregory Wonder Worker Fund.  This combined effort from St. Catherine and Immaculate Conception Parishes will serve to renew our ministry to the needy of our area.  We will rename the fund, The Good Samaritan Fund and have monthly envelopes for your contributions.  Most of the funds collected will be used to assist the needy through the St. Vincent de Paul Store in Bardstown; we will be referring all individuals who need emergency assistance to St. Vincent de Paul.  We will however operate a small food pantry at the Community Center at Immaculate Conception.  We will be providing baskets in church for regular donations of non perishable food.  We are blessed to have Leroy Mattingly chair this effort.  He will coordinate all efforts for this ministry and be the person directly contacted by individuals in need of assistance.  Any calls to the office or Fr. Troy will be referred to Leroy.  Thanks Leroy for stepping up for the needy of our area!  May God bless our efforts to all be Good Samaritans.

 

·        Congratulations to Sr. Louise Smith, daughter of the late Frances & Thelma Smith – of Immaculate Conception, who celebrated her Jubilee (50th) Anniversary on Monday, July 19, 2010.

·        St. Thomas Picnic:  Father Wally Dant and Parishioners of St. Thomas invite you to our summer picnic SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010, Mass 4:00PM / Supper 4:00PM-8:00PM / Booths 5PM-10PM Ham & chicken dinner; $9.00 (A); $4.00 (C). DRIVE-THRU Carry-outs available: $9.00 (All) Kidz’s Zone, Inflatables, Booths, Jarco and much more! Capital prize money giveaway totaling $3000.00 (Need not be present to win). CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT sign up July 26-30 (5pm). Place team names with $20 per team in mail slot at Parish Center, 3 miles South of Bardstown on 31-E.. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT; MIKE, JACK & TONY BROWN AND FRIENDS 8:30-10PM   (License #: 0568). 

·        Holy Rosary Picnic:   Parishioners from Holy Rosary will be at St. Catherine selling Raffle Tickets, for their parish picnic, after Mass this weekend July 24 & 25, 2010.

·        Holy Rosary Church Manton Music Jam will be held Sunday, July 25, 2010 from early afternoon until dark.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music, fellowship, and food under the beautiful shade trees across the road from the church.  Admission is free!

·        Howardstown Homecoming will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 2:00 – 6:30 p.m., Mass is at 1:00 p.m.  Grilled Country Ham, Pork Chops & Icelandic Cod Fish Sandwiches.

·        Catholic Charities Senior Services’ “Morning of Recollection”:  Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C.P., nationally known author and host of the Channel 19 TV show, “LIVE WITH PASSION” will present a “Morning of Recollection” on Thursday, August 5 at 9:30 AM-12:00 PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 508 Breckenridge Lane. Celebration of Mass will be part of the morning.  All are welcome at no charge. OPTIONAL: lunch is available--reservations and payment of $7.00 required by calling Jackie Gahlinger at 637-9786 by July 30.

·        Mount St. Joseph Picnic:  Sisters from Mount St. Joseph will be selling chances for their picnic the weekend of Aug. 7 & 8 at St. Catherine and Immaculate Conception.  Your support will be greatly appreciated!

·        Worldwide Marriage Encounter:  Our lives are busy so slow down, open your hearts, and let the Holy Spirit fill your marriage with renewed life and love.  The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is October 15-17 at the Flaget Retreat Center in Louisville.  For more information or to register, contact Jack & Kathy Gotting (502) 895-8997 or email at kgott@insightbb.com or register on-line at http://section6.wwme.org

·        “Called to Be Holy” Catholic Charismatic Conference will be held October 22-24th, 2010 at Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Drive, Louisville, KY.  Ralph Martin, well known author and president of Renewal Ministries and the host of the weekly television program, “The Choices We Face” is the keynote speaker.  Registration fee for the weekend is $30.00.  Youth under age 25 admitted free.  For conference schedule, meal costs and room rates see www.ccrlouisville.org or call Bob Garvey at (502) 435-6186.