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Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm (Nov– the end of April) Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30 am Weekdays: Tues.—Fri. 7:00 am Holy Day: Contact Parish Office
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Shaiju Thomas [email protected] (270) 625-9514
DRE/Youth Minister: Nick Higdon [email protected]
Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected]
Secretary: Patti J. Bartley [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL Danny Ebelhar; Jason Elder; Jane Thomas; Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney
FINANCE COUNCIL Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the baptism for instructions.
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm (one hour before Mass time) ;anytime by appointment.
MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin marriage preparation.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Friday’s during Mass, or anytime it is needed.
7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191
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Minister to the Sick: Dec. 23rd Beth Miles 270-314-8210
Monday, Dec. 17th No Mass
Tuesday, Dec. 18th 7:00AM +Kenneth Ebelhar
Wednesday, Dec. 19th 7:00AM +Paul Shrecker
Thursday, Dec. 20th 7:00AM + Howard & Mark Abell
Friday, Dec. 21st 7:00AM + Patsy Hartz
Saturday, Dec. 22nd 4:00PM Parishioners Sunday, Dec. 23rd 8:00AM +Erlinda Tarnate 10:30AM +Brittany Damin
REJOICE! Today has traditionally been called “Gaudete Sunday.” The Latin tag is derived from Paul’s appeal in the second reading to “rejoice always in the Lord,” and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God’s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only opti-mistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is “the season of joy.” Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH If you are a visitor to St. Mary Magdalene, we want to
welcome you. If you are new to the parish, please call the office at (771-4436) to register in the parish.
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
7:30-2:30PM
4:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM
Altar Servers
Emma & Sophie O’Bryan
Leah Thompson Bella Brey John Maddux Jones
Nick & Gabby O’Bryan Emma Riney
Lectors Sarah O’Bryan Karen Gilbert Mark Payne
Eucharistic Ministers
Imelda Millay Jim Gilles Kevin Schwartz
Kurt & Missy Osborne George Ann Bottles
Jennifer Byrne Sandi Boswell Kristi McCabe
Ushers/Greeters
Rick Millay Blandford
Gary Bratcher Adam Ebelhar
John O’Bryan Ben O’Bryan
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17
Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56
December Church Cleaners: Glor ia McCar ty; Linda Ebelhar ; Mary Lou Jones Sheryl Thomas; Christina Dant; Barbara Schwartz; Donna Ebelhar; Jennifer Keller
LITURGICAL MINISTERS for December 23, 2018
IMPRESSIONABLE A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark. —Ancient Chinese proverb
WITNESSES Our actions are the best witnesses of our thoughts. —Anonymous
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December 24th Christmas Eve: 4:00PM & 8:00PM December 25th Christmas Day: 8:00AM
Parish Advent Penance Service Prepare your heart for the coming of Jesus. Join us for an Advent Penance service tonight, Sunday, Dec. 16th at 6 p.m. There will be several priests to hear your confession, and through the authority of Jesus, absolve your sins. Our God is a Merciful God! Alleluia!
Today is “Gaudete” Sunday because today’s Mass begins with the opening antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”). Today we light the rose candle of the Advent wreath, and the priest wears rose vestments to express our communal joy in the coming of Jesus, as our Savior. The theme of the third Sunday of Advent is rejoicing in hope. Advent is a time for joy, not because we are anticipating the anniversary of the birth of Jesus, but because God is already in our midst. Christian joy does not come from the absence of sorrow, pain or trouble, but from an awareness of the presence of Christ within our souls. In today’s first reading, the prophet Zephaniah says, "Shout for joy, O Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel.” Zephaniah made this prophetic proclamation at the height of the Jewish exile when things appeared hopeless and unbearable. The instruction is repeated in the response to the Psalm, "Sing and shout for joy for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel." St. Paul echoes the same message of joy in the second reading from Philippians: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again, rejoice... The Lord is in your midst… Fear not… be not discouraged... The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all…” Paul was in prison when he made this appeal for rejoicing. In the gospel today, John the Baptist explains the secret of Christian joy as wholehearted commitment to God’s way by doing His will. A sad Christian is a contradiction in terms. According to the Baptizer, happiness comes from doing our duties faithfully, doing good to others and sharing our blessings with others. John’s call to repentance is a call to joy and restoration. Repentance means a change in the purpose and direction of our lives. Filled with joyful expectation that the Messiah was near, the people asked John, “What should we do?” He told them to act with justice, charity and honesty, letting their lives reflect their transformation. For us, that transformation occurs when Christ enters our lives, and it is to be reflected in our living in the ways John suggested.
What should we do in preparation for Christmas? This is the same question the Jews asked John. His answer, to them and to us, is the same: repent and reform your lives, and prayerfully wait for the Messiah. Our Blessed Mother, in her many apparitions, urgently calls us to more fervent prayer. Let us remember that the Mass is the most powerful of prayers. We must be a Eucharistic people, living and experiencing the presence of Jesus in our hearts. Let us remember that conversion is through Jesus, whom we encounter in the sacraments. Regular monthly Confession makes us strong and enables us to receive more grace in the Eucharist. Let us read the Bible and pray the rosary daily. Let us share our love with others as selfless and humble service. "Do small things but with great love" (Mother Teresa).
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All members of the Parish! You are invited to a Bible Study that is every Tuesday morning in the parish offices/ school following the morning mass. We start off with Coffee and Breakfast made by someone in the group. After finishing breakfast we read and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass. No expertise in scripture necessary. The study ends around 9:00 am.
The main purpose is to prepare to better understand the Sunday readings in the hopes to maintain and develop a deeper relationship with God. Most in the group would say that they walk away from the study, encouraged, growth in understanding and challenged to live out the Gospel in their day to day interactions.
Look forward to seeing some new faces! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our last PREP for the fall semester will be next Wednesday. The meal will be served at 6:00 pm pick will be @ 7:30 pm.
Confirmation, our last meeting of the “Fall semester” is Sunday, December 16th. 9:15-10:15
For PREP in the Spring, we will continue to have volunteers provide a meal for those attending and volunteering for PREP. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the Church for all the dates in the Spring. When providing food you have a few options:
-You can cook from home -Purchase pre-cooked food from restaurants or the grocery store -Or the Church can supply food and you can volunteer your time to cook. It’s encouraged that you come to prepare the space for serving foods as well as clean up. Flexibility, with coming early and staying after is an option if your schedule won’t allow you to be there before, after or during. Contact Nick if you have any questions. 1st Reconciliation retreat is on Saturday, January 5th from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Meet in the Parish offices/ school. This will be a time to go over a number of the practical's of receiving the Sacrament but also final catechesis on the Sacrament. Parents and teachers are encouraged to attend. You are also encouraged to eat before you come but there will be a short time for a snack.
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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Your God will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12:6). Second Reading — Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel — Whoever who has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. Whoever who has food should do likewise (Luke 3:10-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
Owensboro Catholic Schools has an opening for a Maintenance worker at Owensboro Catholic High School. This position is 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday, 12 months per year. Job duties include, but not limited to: Janitorial duties including cleaning all areas of the building(s), stripping and waxing floors, trash removal, and painting and landscaping as needed. Successful candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires, lifting, stooping, squatting, reaching, bending, carrying, climbing, pushing and pulling. Previous experience preferred, but not required. Owensboro Catholic Schools is an equal opportunity employer that provides a wide range of benefits. All interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to Karen Taber, Owensboro Catholic Schools Human Resources, 1524 W Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY 42301.
December Calendar 16– Confirmation Class 9:15am 16– Play Practice 9-9:30am 16– Hand Chime Practice 9:30-10:10am 16– Advent Penance Service 6:00pm 16– High School Youth Group 6:30-8:00pm 17– Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm 18– Scripture Study after 7am Mass 19– PREP 6-7:30pm 20– Art & Environment 11-1pm 20– Play Practice 2-3pm 20– Parish Christmas Social 21– Children’s Choir 9-10:30am & 1-2:3pm 23– Hand Chime Practice 9-10:10am 23– Decorate for Christmas 11:30am 24– Christmas Eve Masses 4:00& 8:00pm 25 Christmas Day Mass 8:00am
SCRIP Christmas Season Hours • The Scrip Office will be open from 8:00 - 5:00 during the four Wednesdays before Christmas. (12/12, 12/19) On Friday, December 21, Scrip will close at 3:00 p.m. Central Office and Scrip will close from Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1.
Advent Communal Penance Services
St. Mary Magdalene Dec. 16, 6:00 p.m. Immaculate Dec. 18, 6:00 p.m. St. Sebastian Dec. 19, 6:00 p.m. Precious Blood Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. St Martin Mondays during Advent-Lights on For You St. Stephen Dec. 23, 2:00 p.m.
Just a reminder we are still collection items for the St. Benedict Shelter: Cereal; Toothpaste; Razors; Towels; Washcloths; Cleaning Supplies; Socks; Hand Warmers; Chapstick; Hand Sanitizer; Coffee; Creamer; Sugar; and Peanut Butter. There is a container in the back of church for your donations. www.stbenedict.org Thank you!!
Christian Sympathy to the family of Larry Riney; especially is wife Benita. Larry died last Sunday and his funeral was this past week.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Opening for St. Mary of the Woods School/Trinity High School – Assistant Principal St. Mary of the Woods School and Trinity High School in Whitesville, KY has an opening for an Assistant Principal. The applicant should have a Master’s Degree and at least five years teaching experience. This person should have a willingness to work with teachers to facilitate a learning environment to help each student reach full potential. The applicant should have leadership skills including instructional leadership, written and verbal communication and experience with student discipline. Applicants should email a cover letter, updated resume and three references to Emily Hernandez at [email protected] or St. Mary of the Woods School, 10521 Franklin St., Whitesville, KY
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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER
HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Patty Beyke, Bobby Collignon, Ruth Ann Hardy; Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty; Benita Riney
We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the sick in our community. Nathan Brown, Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Danny Durbin, Allan Ebelhar, Jennifer Ebelhar, Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Sylvester Fischer, Patrick Fulkerson, Connie Griffin, Robert Haire, Jim Hamilton, Melissa Hamilton, Shannon Hamilton, Kelly Hayden, Mary Lucy Hines, Steve Hopkins, Becky Joiner, Amelia Jones, Tom Kamuf; Eugene King, Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Mary Lasley, Kathleen Leming, Margie Merimee, David Morton, Jessica Oberst, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Benita Riney, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, Christian Ruiz, Cassidy Skaggs, James A. & Juanita Smith, Dennis Smith, Special Intention, Helen Rose Smith, Hillary Thomas, Charles Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Alma Topper, Erika Vandiver, Greg Warren; Linda Warren, Paula Wilson, Rita Woodall. *Please note: Names will remain on the list for one month.
Prayers for our Military- As a parish family, we at St. Mary Magdalene pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military. Jackson Brett, Zachary Brett, Cody Byrne, James Calhoun, Chris French, Adam Howe, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman
Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating
Birthday’s this week
15– Gabe Bartley; Michelle Clancy; Mason Shepherd 16– Jane Kamuf 17– Walker Ellis; Anthony Mowers; Holly Smith 18– Amanda Gilles 20– Cameron Fulkerson; Barbara Magan; Megan McCabe; Ayla Montgomery; Clark Payne; Lisa Wathen
Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week
We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary. 17– Kevin & Rebecca Schwartz 18– Eric & Amanda Hundley 19– Tom & Tracy Settles If your birthday/anniversary is omitted from this list, or incorrectly dated, please call the parish office.
OFFERINGS: Dec. 9, 2018 Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $6,483.00 $ 8,372.85 Immaculate Conception $723.00 Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $187,533.54 $200,948.90 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ 1,166.85 $13,415.36
Thank you for your sacrificial giving and generosity!
St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery Please contact Pa to purchase a cemetery plot. (270) 771-4436.
Cemetery Plots are on sale through the month of December- $450 for parishioners and $550 for non parishioners. Please, call or stop by the parish office or email [email protected]
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