Mass Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday & Friday 8:00am Saturday 8:00am and 4:00pm

Sunday 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 8:00pm

Confessions: Monday 8:30am, Saturday 2:00pm, 3:00 pm, or anytime by appointment

Marriage: Contact Fr. Brian Roby at the parish office six months before

the wedding date.

Baptisms: Contact the office

A.A. and Al-anon: Meeting Sunday 8:00pm, Cafeteria

Parish Office: Phone 270-233-4196 Fax 270-233-5557

www.stmaryofthewoodswhitesville.com St. Mary School: Phone 270-233-5253

www.stmarywoods.com Trinity High School:

Phone 270-233-5533 www.trinityhs.com

Rectory: 270-233-4529

Horn Community Center: 270-233-5405

St. Mary of the Woods Parish

Mission Statement St. Mary of the Woods is a family of faith, committed to Catholic values,

centered in the Holy Eucharist and dedicated to serving the needs of the universal Church with compassion and care.

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Pastor’s Corner Greetings! July 21-27 is National NFP Awareness Week. Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods represent authentic family planning. They can be used to both achieve and to postpone a pregnancy. NFP makes use of periodic abstinence from sexual intercourse based upon the observation of the woman’s natural signs of fertility, in order to space births or to limit the number of children when there is a serious reason to do so… this practice fosters in couples an attitude of respect and wonder in the face of human life, which is sacred. It also fosters profound respect for one’s spouse, which is necessary for… authentic intimacy. (Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2009, p. 20) NFP is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These methods are based on observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Couples using NFP to avoid pregnancy abstain from intercourse and genital contact during the fertile phase of the woman’s cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy. NFP reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value of the child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP can enrich the bond between husband and wife. (Standards for Diocesan Natural Family Planning Ministry, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2010, p. 23) The natural methods of family planning (NFP) do not depend on a woman having “regular” menstrual cycles. NFP information treats each woman and each cycle as unique. NFP teaches a woman to watch every day for her signs of fertility. NFP therefore works with menstrual cycles of any length and any degree of irregularity. It can be used during breastfeeding, just before menopause, and in other special circumstances. NFP allows a woman to understand the physical signals her body gives her to tell her when she is most likely to become pregnant. (See: NFP, Myth and Reality, NFP Program, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a unique form of fertility education. Specifically, NFP is the title for the moral, natural and healthy, modern and scientifically reliable methods of family planning. These methods teach married couples how to identify and understand their combined signs of fertility. This information then helps married couples plan to achieve or postpone a pregnancy. NFP is morally good because it helps married couples respect God’s design for married love. (Theresa Notare, PhD, Assistant Director, NFP Program, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Who can use NFP? Any married couple can use NFP! A woman need not have “regular” cycles. NFP education helps couples to fully understand their combined fertility, thereby helping them to either achieve or avoid a pregnancy. The key to the successful use of NFP is cooperation and communication between husband and wife—a shared commitment. NFP is unique among methods of family planning because it enables its users to work with the body rather than against it. Fertility is viewed as a reality to live, not a problem to be solved. (What is NFP? NFP Program, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, see: http://usccb.org/nfp/natural-family-planning/what-is-nfp) …where to learn more about NFP Learn about Catholic teaching on responsible parenthood and Natural Family Planning. Visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops NFP Program’s website at: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning. Reach out to our Diocesan Family Life Office at 270-683-1545. Couples’ Stories “Jesus calls us to serve others. Marriage and parenthood are ways we can immediately apply this call in our lives. NFP has led me to be more open to life, more aware of God’s design for intimacy in marriage, more dependent on Him to fulfill these plans. It has strengthened my relationship with my husband, given me personal insight and it has given our children life!” (Dawn Farias, “How Natural Family Planning Changed my Life,” available at: www.usccb.org/nfp/what-is-nfp/couples-stories/upload/How-Natural-Family-Planning-has-Changed-My-Life-2.pdf)

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Please pray for our American Men & Women who serve our country in all parts of the world. Keep them safe O Lord & bring them home soon. Casey Brey, Tony Burch, Greg Roby, David Stiff, Adam Roberts, Michelle Roberts, Jody Roberts, Heath Conder, James S. Hunt, Phillip Mills, Todd Jump, Michael Bickwermert, Jacob Mills, Vanessa Clark, Robbylyn Young, Chris Young, Emily Merritt, Kathryn Dezember, Jared Ransome, Ezekiel Roberts.

Pastor’s Corner Continued “Many will tell you that the responsibility of being permanently faithful to one person is too great and that being open to life is too much of a burden. They say contraception brings with it freedom and life; however, we have found that it is in openness to God, to each other, and to new life that true freedom is obtained. This is what living Natural Family Planning can help couples to experience.” (Michael and Alysha Chambers, “NFP, The Theology of the Body, and Our Marriage,” available at: www.usccb.org/nfp/what-is-nfp/couples-stories/upload/Chambers-NFP-TOB-and-our-Marriage.pdf) “Two years after joining the Catholic Church, my wife and I began practicing Natural Family Planning. I found that the chastity required to get through the periods of abstinence caused profound changes in me … I became grateful for all God had given me, most of all for my wife. My appreciation for her and all that she gives me grew, improving an already good 20-year marriage.” (Fletcher Doyle, “My Slogan—Practice Saved Sex!” Available at: www.usccb.org/nfp/awareness-week/upload/Fletcher-Doyel.pdf) “As we lived the NFP lifestyle, we began to realize that all of our reasons for avoiding pregnancy were ‘earthly’ – we would need a new car, a bigger house, and more money for everything….We are so grateful that we now have the kind of marital union that God had planned for us! It has changed our lives so much that we became NFP teachers to spread the good news.” (Jennifer and Frank Ricard, “Signs of Grace,” available at: www.usccb.org/nfp/what-is-nfp/couples-stories/upload/Jennifer-Ricard-Signs-of-Grace.pdf) Peace, joy and love, Fr. Brian J. Roby

From the Business Manager:

Hello St Mary of the Woods Parish!

I would like to take a moment of your time to clear up a misconception within our Parish. For those who think the Diocese of Owensboro directs us on how your tithing and donations are used, that is incorrect. All tithing stays within the Parish. Tithing and donations are either directed by the envelope you place your funds in or by the intentions of the individual donor. This includes The Capital Campaign Fund, Stained Glass Window Fund, Parish Charities, Tuition Assistance, Buildings & Grounds, and Cemetery. Donations made toward Opportunities For Life, Mandeville, Jamaica, Catholic Relief Services, Holy Land, Seminary, Home Missions, Communications, Peter’s Pence, Brescia, Disciples Response Fund, Campaign for Human Development, Hispanic Ministry, Retired Religious, and Diocesan Good Works are directed to the Diocese for immediate disbursement.

If there are any questions or concerns about the Parish’s finances or how funds are allocated, please contact me at the Parish Office.

Sincerely, Seth Dant Business Manager St Mary of the Woods Parish

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Betty Mayfield Clark, Lisa Mayfield, Donna Moore, Robert Haynes, Mary Edge, Bud/Mildred Boarman, Joe Hardesty, Jordan McIntosh, Britney Gray Houston, Emily Payne, Ben Thompson, Bryce Roberts, Brynnan Boarman, Hope Crabtree, William Millay, Stephanie Mattingly, Amy Onstott Bailey, Cindy Mattingly, Gabby Roby, Abram Turner, James Higdon, Bruce Howard, Thomas Wathen, Jeff Boarman, Bobby Howard, Ellis Edge, Lou Boarman, Penny Knott, Lawrence Wright, Sheri Clark

ALTAR CARE JULY Becky Beyke Barbara Evans

JULY 21 - 28 READINGS

St Mary’s Prayer Bible Study Group

7:15-8:30PM Tuesdays St Mary’s Cafeteria

Studying New Testament - Singing - Praying - Sharing Together

To Make a Prayer Request On the Parish Telephone Prayer Chain

Call one of the following: Norma Kaelin 270-315-8642

Alice Howard 270-233-5941/270-314-7675 Katie Christian 270-233-5081

FLOWER MEMORIAL Anyone wishing to put flowers in the front of the altar in Honor or In Memory of someone the following dates are available:

2020: Jan 11-12; Feb 1-2, 8-9; April 25-26; June 6-7, 13-14; July 4-5, 11-12, 25-26

Cost $50. Call Debbie at the Parish Office to schedule 270-233-4196.

Bulletin Sponsor of the Week St Mary of the Woods would like to say Thank You to one of our Bulletin Sponsors -

Marlene’s Garden Center 6264 Old Hwy 54, Philpot

270-729-4594 Annuals - Perennials - Bedding Plants -

Ornamental Concrete - Concrete Fountains

Sun: Gn 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42

Mon: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

Tue: Ex 14:21 — 15:1; Ex 15:8-10, 12, 17; Mt 12:46-50

Wed: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28; Mt 13:1-9

Thur: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28

Fri: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-23 Sat: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15;

Mt 13:24-30 Sun: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col

2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13

ST MARY OF THE WOODS CATHOLIC CHURCH

10534 Main Cross Street, Whitesville, KY 42378

Phone 1-270-233-4196 Fax 1-270-233-5557

Catholic Radio WJOR 95.5

Find us on Facebook at St Mary of the Woods Catholic Church

Online Giving - go to website www.stmaryofthewoodswhitesville.com

and click Online Giving

From the Editor Bulletin announcements must be submitted In writing by 10:00AM on Monday to Debbie at debbie.aud@stmarywoods.com. Deadline is firm. The of graphics/color at discretion of editor.

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WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE 20 Sat 8:00am

4:00pm †M C & †Barbara Roberts †Dorothy Hutchason

21 Sun 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 8:00pm

Ed & †Amelia Evans †Frank & †Madeline Payne †Carlos Kassinger †Herman J Payne

22 Mon 8:00am Holy Souls in Purgatory 23 Tues 8:00am †Johnny Mills 24 Wed 8:00am †Audry Dit Hagan 25 Thurs 8:00am H C & †Mary Joe Higdon 26 Fri 8:00am †June Evans 27 Sat 8:00am

4:00pm †Florence Roby †M C & †Barbara Roberts

28 Sun 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 8:00pm

†Stewart Payne †Jay Aud †Stella Grace Payne †Geneva Montgomery

MINISTER’S SCHEDULE

4:00 PM SATURDAY - JULY 27 LECTORS: Larry O’Bryan/Krista Morris SERVERS: Gracie Mills/Tate Howard/ Jacob Howard MUSICIANS: Morr is Family USHERS: Linny Howard - Captain/BJ Starks/ Jonathan Howard/Hugh Johnson/Keith Morris/Brenda Hamilton EUCH MIN: Randall & Bonnie Hamilton/ Carrie Howard/Trenton Morris/Cassidy Morris

7:00 AM SUNDAY - JULY 28 LECTORS: Lane Rhodes/Brenda Hagan SERVERS: Blaise Morr is/Xavier Morr is MUSICIANS: David USHERS: Bill Brey - Captain/Bill Boarman/ Clayton Rhodes/Logan Beyke/Travis Brey/Bruce Edge/Rodney Rhodes EUCH MIN: Bruce Hagan/Debbie Peters/ Joyce Higdon/Larry Goetz/Rob Ebelhar

9:00 AM SUNDAY - JULY 28 LECTORS: Randall Howard/Brandon Coomes SERVERS: Jacob Aud/Zachery Boarman/ Aiden Morris MUSICIANS: David & Group USHERS: Randy Howard - Captain/David Crisp/Kole Deveraux/Marvin Bickwermert/ Darrell Hagan/Richard Hagan EUCH MIN: Rita Hardesty/Sandy Baker / Deanna Isbill/Stacey Fulkerson/Angela Hill

11:00 AM SUNDAY - JULY 28 LECTORS: DeeAnna Wathen/Frankie Howard SERVERS: Brenden Wathen/Deven Wathen/ EJ Stauffer MUSICIANS: Laura & Choir USHERS: Sylvester Higdon - Captain/Floyd Edge/Jeff Higdon/George Howard/Eric Howard/Rob Park EUCH MIN: Al & DeeAnna Wathen/ Savanah Aull/Shelly Aull/Colsi Stauffer

8:00 PM SUNDAY - JULY 28 LECTORS: Volunteers SERVERS: Volunteers MUSICIANS: Alicia Jones USHERS: Volunteers EUCH MIN: Volunteers

CHILDREN’S LITURGY JULY 27-28 4:00PM - Tamara Rhodes/Andrea Aud Cassidy Morris/Brianna Park 9:00AM - Carrie Howard/Ashley Fulkerson Brittney Booker/Brianna Rudisell 11:00 AM - Melanie Chaffin/Laura Castlen Rayleigh Chaffin/Mary Kate Aguilar

Parish Feast Day Potluck Come Celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with our annual potluck following the 6 PM Mass on August 15, 2019.

Family Last names starting with: A-H bring a meat/main dish

I-M bring a salad N-R bring a vegetable

S-Z bring a dessert

Come celebrate this Holy day of obligation with good food and friends!

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St Mary of the Woods Weddings

July 20 - Brandon Cecil & Maddie Rumage 6PM

October 19 - Adam Roby & Allison Speer 6PM

November 2 - Brandon Kinsey & Savannah Barnett 6PM

December 14 - Noah Rhodes & Mackenzie Fisher 6PM

December 28 - Dakota Montgomery & Allison Schepers 6PM

January 18 - Dakota Edge & Ariel Aud 6PM

February 8 - Travis Vincent & Carrie Wilkerson 6PM

Want to participate in Perpetual Adoration

Overall Coordinator Majella Mills 929-7060

Quarterly Division Leaders: Sandy Merritt 233-4009 Midnight - 6AM

Hope Brey 314-1638 6AM - Noon Sharon Boarman 233-9697 Noon - 6PM

Dottie Pogue 233-4943 6PM - Midnight

Here are hours that needs adorers. Please prayerfully consider spending 1 hour with “Him” in adoration.

Tues 1 AM; Wed 1 AM, 3AM Sat 8 PM

RCIA The final inquiry session will be held Tues July 23 in the Long Trail Activity Room of the Parish Hall at 6PM. If you are curious or even remotely on the fence come, ask some questions and meet some people. Join us to see what we can help you with. Bring a friend and just share some conversation.

Parish Religious Education Parish Religious Education is offered to all students who attend Public schools or those who are homeschooled from August through May and is held on Wednesday evenings in the St. Mary of the Woods School building. This year you are able to register online ahead of registration day in August. Go to our parish website at www.stmaryofthewoodswhitesville.com and click on the Go under the GROW section of the Home page. Under PREP fill in all the registration information. Send your payment to Carrie at the office or drop off on Registration day Sunday August 4th. This will greatly help in preparation for next year! Please contact me with any questions you may have! Thank you! Have you ever thought about how you can give your time and talents back in a rewarding way? Volunteer to help teach the faith at our Religious Education Program! Give back to the children and help pass on to those around you! There are several positions available!

Sacramental Letters Sacramental Dates have been set for the 2019-2020 year. Letters will go out around the beginning of the school year so that you have these dates and plan accordingly. If you have a child who is need of making or ‘catching up’ on their sacraments for any reason, please contact Carrie at the office so that we can get them on the correct list. We have been working hard all summer to update our parish records to make sure we have the correct information. Please help us if you can. Thank you!

Religious Education Catechists

There will be an evening of prayer and re-flection for all Religious education teachers on July 31st at 6 PM in the Parish Hall. If you are a catechist, aide or a sub you are asked to attend this important evening. We will finish by 8pm. We will talk about our year and prepare ourselves to share the faith with our young people.

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St. Mary of the Woods & Trinity High School Calendar of Events July 28 Registration from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall August 5 Freshman Orientation – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (THS) August 5 Meet Your Teacher Night – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (SMWS) August 7 First Day of School Scrip Hours Our Scrip hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday following the 4:00 PM Mass and on Sunday following the 7:00 AM Mass until 11:00 AM. Please know that if you plan to send your child to St. Mary of the Woods School or Trinity High School you may begin banking your Scrip now. School Happenings Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is July 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall. The time spent in a Catholic Christian environment is so valuable and we want to help your child develop spiritually, socially and academically. We look forward to working with your child and facilitating him/her in becoming the best-version-of-him/herself! The 2018-2019 Trinity High School Archery team came in 2nd at Nationals! It is amazing to me that Trinity High School came in 1st at State and Daviess County 2nd, and at Nationals Daviess County came in 1st and Trinity came in 2nd. In this one county we have the best archers in the nation. Congratulations to both teams on representing the communities in this area with grit, determination and pride! GO RAIDERS!

Thank you to Jerry and Vickie Morris for hosting the 8th Annual Trinity Alumni and Friends BBQ Cook-off. It was a wonderful day of fellowship and a great deal of fun! The fireworks were the best I have ever seen. Thank you to everyone that cooked, donated, worked and did anything to make the day as great as it was. We are forever grateful to Jerry, Vickie and their family for hosting this event. It is a lot of work and we appreciate you!

God Bless You All, Emily Hernandez Principal St Mary of the Woods School & Trinity High School

THS Class of ‘69 The THS class of ’69 is preparing for their 50th Class Reunion. The class will gather for Mass at 4:00 p.m. on August 24th and will tour Trinity High School directly after Mass. For more information, please contact Majella Mills at 270-929-7060.

THS Class of ‘79 THS class reunion - Oct 26,2019. Mass @ 4;00 pm at St.Mary of the Woods Church. Tour of THS directly after Mass. Following will be food & fellowship at the Whitesville KC Hall. Cost $25 a couple. You may bring finger food or dessert. Meal is covered by fee. RSVP to Cindy Mattingly 270-316-8434 or Kay O'Bryan 270-302-8385. Hope to see you there!

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Wednesday Sept. 4th, 2019 6 PM for Parents/ 7:30PM for Youth

St Mary's Horn Community Center 10534 Main Cross Street Whitesville, KY 42378

Please RSVP for Food Preparation and Child Care Carrie Howard 270-233-4196 carrie.howard@stmarywoods.com

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Save the Date The City of Whitesville will be hosting the following events in the Whitesville Park

October 19th - Cruise In Car Show More details closer to event dates. If you have any questions please call Mayor Patsy Mayfield at 270-233-5666 or 270-233-5826

Young Adult Pick-up Softball Game Owensboro Area and St Pius Young Adult Ministries are hosting a weekly pick-up softball game (and sometimes kickball) for Young Adults ages 18-39. They will meet behind St Pius on Field #5 (the one with the lights on) 3418 Highway 144, Owensboro 42303. Please bring a glove and any other equipment you might have. They will meet on Thursday Nights from 7:30-9:30 Pm starting August 1 through October 3. No experience required. Visit www.facebook.com/owensboroyoungadult/ for more information.

Summer Youth Gatherings • All youth 9-12 grades (incoming for the

fall) are invited to join us for a trip to Holiday World on Monday, July 22. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the parish offices at 9:30 AM and will return at 7:00 PM. Cost will be $30 per person for the ticket; bring money for lunch and any snacks.

• Mark your calendar! All youth grade 9-12 (incoming for the fall) are invited to join us for a trip to the new Malco Theatre on Highway 54 to watch “The Lion King” on Tuesday, July 30. Time will be announced at Masses over the weekend of July 27-28. You can also check Facebook or contact Jessy for details.

• See website for more details about the vision for Youth Ministry moving forward in the parish as well as up-to-date information on scheduled gatherings.

17th Annual 2019 Rural Life Celebration

Sunday, August 11th 5:00 PM Owensboro Convention Center

Come enjoy a celebration of rural life in the air-conditioned comfort of the Owensboro Convention Center at West 2nd St and Locust St. A free meal will be served starting at 5:00 pm with a short program. Come help us honor the contributions to our community of Mike Horn with the second “Be Like Rick” Award, Charles Krampe with the Lifetime Achievement Award. No RSVP required. Questions: call Richard Murphy at 270-683-1545.

Event sponsored by the Diocese of Owensboro Rural Life Committee

Adult Core Team - Youth Ministry Having adults who are engaged and interested in serving the youth of this parish is vital to the life of Youth Ministry. Each adult can roughly have influence over the lives of 6-10 young people—which more adults involved in youth ministry equals more youth impacted! If you would like to serve as an adult mentor for young people in their parish, please consider being a part of the team for youth ministry. We are meeting Sunday Night, July 21 from 5-7 PM at Jessy’s house to discuss the vision for youth ministry as well as how to be involved. If you are interested in joining, please call or text Jessy for the address @ 270-314-3194.

Young Adult Core Team We are looking for dynamic Young Adults who are interested in serving their community by being a part of the Young Adult Core Team. We have already begun meetings, but welcome new members! Please contact Jessy at the Parish Office for meeting dates and times or email at jessy.bennett@stmarywoods.com.

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Donuts/Coffee/Orange Juice/Milk Join the Family Life & Social Committee for donuts, coffee, milk or orange juice in the Parish Hall after 7AM & 9AM Mass Sunday, August 4th. Stop by & spend some time getting to know others in the parish while enjoying some great donuts.

Horn Community Center Capital Campaign (“Build it Now”) Update The Campaign goal is to raise funds to repay the loan from the diocese for $1,216,125. The original loan was refinanced in September of 2018. Our goal of refinancing was to lower the overall payment. The current loan is a 5.75-year loan at 4.5% interest. The first monthly payment of $15,297.83 was made in October of 2018. Payments are due the 25th of each month.

All monies generated from Horn Center activities are used to pay for daily operations which include Trinity’s athletic account. Funds generated by the Horn Center are NOT USED to repay the diocesan loan. The Horn Center does not earn enough money for such a large monthly payment.

Donations from parishioners, individuals, and businesses Dec. 2014-July 2017: $2,918,796

Loan from the Diocese: $1,216,125 Horn Community Center total cost: $4,134,921

Diocesan Current Loan Balance: $777,707 Diocesan Loan Balance at time of Refinance: $928,518

Donations July 2017 - June 2019 $594,386

Horn Community Center Monthly Finance Report Here is a brief review of the expenses and income that the Horn Community Center experiences monthly. As stated above all monies generated from the center and Trinity’s athletics are used to pay daily operations of the center and Trinity athletics.

Fiscal year July 2018 - June 2019 total expense $178,409 Fiscal year July 2018 - June 2019 total income $200,112

Ireland Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2019 Fr. Tony Stevenson invites you on a 12-day pilgrimage to explore the traditions of our faith in beautiful churches, chapel and shrines on the Emerald Isle. For more information contact Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Hardinsburg at 270-257-2132.

Rediscover Your Marriage Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) simply means 'rediscovery'. The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. Thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. Retrouvaille is a not spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, or a social gathering. For confidential information about or to register for the august program beginning with a weekend on Aug 16, 2019 call 270-683-1545 or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org.

Whitesville Historical Society Benefit for Stinnett House

Restoration Project Boston BUTTS $35 & RIBS $25 cooked by Angels for Ashley Cooking Team.

To order Call Geralyn 270-222-0734 or Judith 270-499-2482 or Call WHS 270-233-8035 Tues - Fri 10:00-4:00

Please pre-order by 4:00 pm Tues Aug 6

Pickup at Whitesville Historical Society Sat Aug 10,2019 10am - 12pm

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BULLETIN BITES “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left

me by myself to do the serving?” When Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary the two sisters take completely different courses of action. Martha begins to prepare food and refreshments for her guest. Mary gives her full attention to what Jesus has to say. Both are doing a good thing. Martha is fulfilling the responsibility of a good host according to the custom of her time by caring for the visitor to her home. Mary is demonstrating her strong interest in what Jesus has to teach her. When Martha complains to Jesus that her sister is not helping her to do the serving, Jesus says that Mary has chosen the better part. Jesus is not criticizing Martha for performing her duty as a host for a guest. But he is saying that his message is important and that it is good for Mary and others to learn from him. Jesus certainly appreciated the meal Martha was preparing for him, but his response to her means that spiritual food is more important than physical food. We must care of our spiritual life, then care for our physical life. Which life do we care about the most?

ONLINE GIVING Are you interested in Automatic Withdrawal? Any questions call Debbie at the Parish Office 233-4196. The secure site for parishioners to create an account is https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1674.

BUDGET NEWS

Checking Balance 190,726.08 Weekly Parish Budget Needs 22,075.70 Building & Grounds Fund 18,247.29 Cemetery Checking 12,361.00 Cemetery Savings 83,279.85 Tuition Assistance 500.00 THS Endowment Fund 754,000.00

Build It Now Balance Due 777,707.00 Stained Glass Restoration 12,580.00

SMWS Endowment Fund 10,736.00

Parish Grief Ministry Our Parish Grief Ministry will facilitate a once a month gathering on Saturday mornings. The next session is scheduled for Sat Aug 3rd at 10AM in the Activity Room of the Parish Hall. The sessions will be directed by Martha Crabtree, a retired Counselor, who is from our parish. You may RSVP by calling the parish office at 270-233-4196.

Diocese of Owensboro 2019 YTD Collections

Catholic Relief Services 330.00

Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica 602.00 Easter - Seminary 949.00 Good Friday - Holy Land 512.00 Home Missions 380.00 Opportunities for Life 357.00 Peter’s Pence 190.00

Catholic Communications 252.00

CRS Rice Bowl 1,527.88

Sick and Infirm Priests 895.00

7/14 Regular Sunday Collection 41,985.99 Online Reg Sunday Collection 1,660.00

Total Regular Sunday Collection

43,645.99

INFORMATION SHEET: Church name & address: St. Mary of the Woods #604850 10534 Main Cross St. Whitesville, KY 42378 Contact person: Debbie Aud @ 270-233-4196 Software: XP-SP3, MSPub 2003, AA-X Date of publication: Sunday July 21, 2019 Copy turned in Tuesday; July 16th at 2:00 PM Color:

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