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Fifth Sunday of Lent April 7, 2019

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 Jane Thomas; Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney; Scott Burden; Julie Ebelhar 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

5th Sunday of Lent

APRIL 7, 2019

We welcome newly baptized, Hudson James!

Hudson is the son of Austin & Carissa James.

Congratulations as well to Fr. Shaiju, today is

his 20th Anniversary of his Ordination to the

Priesthood!

2 Fifth Sunday of Lent April 7, 2019

Monday, April 8th No Mass Tuesday, April 9th 7:00AM Jerry & Linda Ebelhar & Family

Wednesday, April 10th 7:00AM Patsy Hartz Thursday, April 11th 7:00AM Bill Knott

Friday, April 12th 7:00AM Vincent & Mary Pheobe Ebelhar

Saturday, April 13th 4:00PM Kenneth Ebelhar

Sunday, April 14th 8:00AM Marion Cecil 10:30AM Parishioners

GOD’S ACTIONS NOW When Jews celebrate the Passover, they always tell the story of the Exodus in

present terms, as if they themselves experienced those events: when we were pris-

oners in Egypt; when God brought us out of slavery and through the waters of the

sea. We would do well to follow their example and see the works of Jesus and his

sacrifice as being in the present, as happening to us now. We believe that Christ’s

work, his teachings, and his sacrifice on the cross were not just for his followers in

the past, but for all people at all times. When we think of this in our prayers, we

become one in faith with that great cloud of witnesses, the saints.

We have been striving through Lent to repent of our sins and failings, and to

follow Jesus more closely. Today in the story of the woman caught in adultery, we

see Jesus forgiving the woman, saving her from a horrible death, and urging her not

to sin any more. This is new, and brings out something for which the law had not

allowed—forgiveness. Of course one can sin no more if one is dead, caught in

one’s sins forever. But Jesus introduces the concepts of forgiveness and reconcilia-

tion.

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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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9;; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56

LITURGICAL MINISTERS for April 14, 2019

4:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM

Altar Servers Wes Knott

Nathan & Kaelin

Payne

Dylan & Evan

Fulkerson

Avery Burden

Braedon Parker

Josh Thomas

Brooks Rice

Lectors Tina James (V)

Sam Knott (N)

Larry Elder (V)

Karen Gilbert (N)

Sandi Boswell (V)

Mark Payne (N)

Eucharistic Ministers

Phil & Cathy

Ebelhar

Joe Blandford

Cami Fulkerson

Shannon Offerman

Sara Burden

Michelle Clancy

Kristi McCabe

Darlene Thomas

Ushers/Greeters

Barry Hardy

Barry Blandford

Gary Fulkerson

Brandon Fulkerson

Sean Byrne

Eddie Byrne

Minister to the Sick: April 14th Karen Gilbert 270-302-5995

April Church Cleaners:

Becky Hardy; Nicole White; Amy Hartz; Jennifer Byrne; Alo Byrne;

Need at least 2 more volunteers!


Today’s readings reminding us of God’s readiness to forgive sin, give the sinner a second

chance, bind up broken lives, and restore people to His friendship, and challenge us to

show the same mercy to the sinners around us and to live as forgiven people, actively

seeking reconciliation with God and with one another. The central theme of all three

readings is a merciful God’s steadfast love. The readings remind us that we should not be

self-righteous and condemn the lives of others when God is calling them tenderly to

conversion.

The first reading explains to us how a merciful God forgives the sins of His chosen people and leads them back

from the Babylonian exile, and reminds us that we too are forgiven, and we are saved from our own sinfulness. In

the second reading, Paul presents himself as a forgiven sinner who has been completely transformed by his Faith in

Christ Jesus. His life is an example of the Gospel exhortation, “Sin no more.” Paul loves Christ so much he wants to

share in His sufferings and even in His death so that he may share Christ’s Resurrection. The sinful woman’s story

of sin committed, and sin forgiven in today’s Gospel, shows the inexhaustible mercy and compassion Jesus gives to

repentant sinners. In addition, by making sinlessness the condition for throwing the first stone, Jesus forces the

accusers to assess their own souls and to leave. Thus, He grants justice to the accusers and mercy to the sinful

woman. In our own lives, we bear witness to the Justice of God by confessing our sinfulness and resolving to avoid

sin, and we bear witness to God’s Mercy by accepting the forgiveness of our sins and promising to forgive those

who have offended us.

We need to become forgiving people, ready for reconciliation: Jesus has shown inexhaustible mercy and

compassion to sinners by dying for our sins. But we are often self-righteous, like the Pharisees, and ready to spread

scandal about others with a bit of spicy gossip. We are judgmental about the unmarried mother, the alcoholic, the

drug addict and the shop-lifter, ignoring Jesus’ command: “Let the one among you who is without sin, be the first to

throw a stone at her.” Let us learn to acknowledge our sins, ask God’s forgiveness every day and extend the same

forgiveness to our erring brothers and sisters. We need to learn to hate the sin but love the sinners, showing them

mercy, compassion, sympathy and acceptance, leading them to Jesus’ ways by our own exemplary lives.

We have no right to judge others: We have no right to judge others because we often commit the very faults we

condemn, we are often partial and prejudiced in our judgments, and we do not know the circumstances which have

led someone to sin. Therfore, let us leave the judgment to our merciful God Who does read people’s hearts. We

should show mercy and compassion to those who sin because we ourselves are sinners in need of God’s

forgiveness. The apostle Paul reminds us: “But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment.” (1 Cor

11:31).

Pastor and Farmer: “Do you smoke, drink or curse?” The pastor asked the old farmer. It was a hesitant, “Well, every

once in a while.” “You know, John, I don’t smoke, drink, or curse…” “Yes, pastor, but you don’t farm either...!”

OCS TUTITION ASSISSTENCE VOUCHER: Those parents who have not received the voucher for the

tuition assistance for the OCS system can contact me through an email or text message.

OCS Parents’ fundraising: CHOOSE AN ENVELOPE AND DONATE THE MONEY. There were 100

envelops and 55 of them are taken and 45 are left on the board. 40 are returned and 15 are not and if those who have

taken, if you would like to participate and return the envelope, please put it in the box. We appreciate your

participation and support

Please turn in Easter Flower Memorial names no later than today, Sunday, April 7th.

There is a Holy Week Minister Sign up sheet is in the back of church. If you can volunteer for any of the

ministries it would be greatly appreciated.


Congratulations on his

2oth Anniversary of Priestly Ordination (1999-2019)

Father Shaiju Thomas

F. Shaiju ask that we keep him in prayer as he

continues his ministry.

O Jesus, our great High Priest, Hear my humble prayers on

behalf of your priest, Father Shaiju. Give him a deep faith, a

bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever

increase in the course of his priestly life.

In his loneliness, comfort him In his sorrows, strengthen him

In his frustrations, point out to him that it is through suffering that the soul is purified, and show

him that he is needed by the Church, he is needed by souls, he is needed for the work of

redemption.

O loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your son who is close to you because

of his priestly ordination, and because of the power which he has received to carry on the work of

Christ in a world which needs him so much.

Be his comfort, be his joy, be his strength, and especially help him to live and to defend the ideals

of consecrated celibacy. Amen.

2019 Spring BBQ Pre-Sale

Burgoo $20 a gallon* Pork $10 lb * Chicken $8

All orders must be placed by Sunday, April 21st

Pick up on Sunday, April 28th at 11:30AM

You can order after the Masses the weekends of April 6th & 7th also April 13th & 14th or before Holy Thursday

Services. You can also call or stop by the Parish Office.


From Nick Higdon, Director of Religious Education

PREP PREP will be this Wednesday, March 10th from 6:30- 7:30 Confirmation Confirmation class will be next Sunday, March 14th from 9:15 - 10:15 -To confirmation candidates and parents, remember that the Letter to the Bishop needs to be in the mail, if not already tomorrow March 8th. Youth Group A note about tonight’s meeting: Because its Lent a portion of tonight’s meeting will be centered around prayer. High School and Middle School youth group will be this Sunday 6:30- 8:30PM. Any High School or Middle School youth interested in attending the service day let Nick know by this Sunday.

Also, on April 27th and 28th, if you are able we would really appreciate help preparing food for the Spring cook as well as help selling on the day of the cook. Look forward to seeing you all there!


TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — See, I am doing something new!

(Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:12-14.

Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are

filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130.

Second Reading — I have been taken possession of by

Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11.

Gospel — Go, and from now on do not sin any more

(John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,

International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

April Calendar 07-BBQ Presale after all Masses

07– Middle & High School Youth Group

6:00-8:30PM

08– Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM

09– Scripture Study 7:30-9:00am

10– Stations of the Cross 6PM

10– PREP 6:30-7:30PM

10– Parish Council Mtg 6:30PM

14– Palm Sunday

14– Confirmation Class 9:15-10:15am

14– BBQ Presale after all Masses

14– Palm Sunday Reflection Concert 1:00PM

15– Holy Week Servers Mtg 5:30PM


16– Bible Study 7:30-9AM

16– Chrism Mass @ Sportscenter 6:30PM

17– Holy Week Server Mtg 7:30PM

17– PREP 6:30-7:30PM

17– Men’s Club Meeting 7:30PM

17– Tenebrae Service 6:30PM

18– Holy Thursday Mass 6:30PM

19– Stations of the Cross 12:00PM

19– Good Friday Service 6:30PM

20– Decorate for Easter 8:00AM

20– Easter Vigil 8:00PM

21- Easter Sunday 8:00 & 10:30AM

23– Bible Study 7:30-9:00AM

24– PREP 6-7:30PM

24– Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song 6:00PM

27– Youth group help prepare for Carryout

28- Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song 15 minutes

prior to each Mass on Divine Mercy Weekend

28– Pre-Sale BBQ pick up 11:30AM


30– Bible Study 7:30-9:00AM

Cathedral Preschool has exciting News…

Their “AfterSchool Care Program” will begin Fall 2019

for children registered

for preschool. Hours will be from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Monday thru Friday when school is in session. Please

call (270) 926-1652 for details.

Also, preschool registration for 3, 4 and 5-year old is

ongoing. Come check us out!

Narthex Engraved Brick Update-For those

families that qualified (all funds for this program,

$1,000 per brick, need to be donated this year) to

purchase an engraved brick you should be

receiving a letter in the mail stating how many

bricks you may order. Included will be a form for

you to complete with the names to be engraved on

each brick. We ask that you complete the form and

return it in the collection basket by the end of

April.

Lenten Penance Services

St. Martin’s: Sunday, April 7th at 6:45PM

Precious Blood: Tuesday, April 9th at 6:00PM

St. Peter: Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30PM

Immaculate: Thursday, April 11th at 6:00PM

St. Stephen Cathedral: Sunday, April 14th at 2:00PM

Christian Sympathy to Jason (Caroline) Elder on the

death of his father, Earl Elder. Sympathy to Larry

(Dottie) Elder, brother of Earl.

May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

MESSAGE FROM TOM LILLY- OCS President.

There are Holy Week activities and prayers being said

in all the schools, but they do not replace the liturgical

services being conducted in the parishes. Students are

being encouraged to attend the Chrism Mass on

Tuesday and to try and make their Parish Holy Week


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. Salina Bernard, Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, 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, Becky Joiner, Tom Kamuf; Mary Lasley, Margie Merimee, David Morton, Jessica Oberst, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Benita Riney, Donnie Risse, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, James A. & Juanita Smith, Dennis Smith, Hillary Thomas, Alma Topper, 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, Cameron Ebelhar, Chris French, Adam Howe, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman

Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating

Birthday’s this week

06– Bella Hundley; Tom Madej;

Katelynn Warnock

07– Audrey Fulkerson

08– Brandon Gilles

12– Courtney Head

14– Scott Rice; John Wathen

Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week

We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary.

06-Matt & Jane Thomas

07– Paul & Pam Scherm

09– Dan & Darlene Thomas

If your birthday/anniversary is omitted

from this list, or incorrectly dated, please

call the parish office.

OFFERINGS: March 31, 2019

Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $6695.00 $ 8,372.85 (Week 40)

Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget

$328,118.34 $334,914.40

Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit

$ 1,677.85 $ 6,796.06

April money counters: Larry Elder ; Sher leye Goff; John Har tz

Thank you for your

sacrificial giving and generosity!

St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery Please contact Patti to purchase a cemetery plot. (270) 771-4436.

Narthex/Vestibule Update: -3/31/2019 Total amount needed for project: $250,000.00

Total amount that has been collected to date: $148,826.50 this amount is of the $281,403.00 pledged over the next 5 years.

General Contractor: Hayden Construction (Steve Hayden) Masonry Work: Dan & Roch Greenwell (Parishioners) Plumbing: Scott Burden (Parishioner) Heating/Air: Jim, Barbara & Justin Schwartz (Parishioners) Electrical: Mike Mattingly

Please write in the memo or for section of your check Narthex when

donating. Thank you to all that have generously donated and made pledges, it is deeply appreciated.

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