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Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2017
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:30am & 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: Debi Hopkins [email protected]
Youth Minister: Crissy Stevenson, [email protected]
Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected]
Secretary: Patti J. Bartley [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected]
7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
www.stmarymagd.org
Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191
PASTORAL COUNCIL Mark Payne; Benita Drury; Danny Ebelhar; Jason Elder; Jane Thomas
FINANCE COUNCIL Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CEMETERY Contact the Parish Office- 771-4436
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the baptism for instructions.
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm;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. Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: If you know someone, who
is a member of our parish, would like to visit the sick, homebound,
assisted living or in the hospitals and to receive the sacraments of
Reconciliation, Communion and Anointing, contact the office or the
pastor. (2706259514)
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NEW PARISHIONERS St. Mary Magdalene welcomes all newcomers to our Parish Family. We would be honored to have you as a member. Please fill out this section, cut out, and turn in or mail it to the Parish Office. We will send you papers for membership.. Name________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________
Minister to the Sick: Kevin Schwartz the weekend of Nov. 12th
Monday, Nov. 6th No Mass
Tuesday, Nov. 7th 7:00AM Winnie Riney
Wednesday, Nov. 8th 7:00AM Charlotte Hedges Thursday, Nov. 9th 7:00AM Frank Johnston, Sr.
Friday, Nov. 10th 7:00AM Tony Blandford
Saturday, Nov. 11th 4:00PM Jean Ferrell
Sunday, Nov. 12th 7:30 AM Ed Kaelin 10:30 AM Parishioners
LITURGICAL MINISTERS for Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017
.THE GREATEST AMONG US Whom do you admire? Is it the President of the United States or a mov-
ie star or a billionaire? These are people whom the world exalts as great.
Like the Pharisees in today’s Gospel, they have places of honor wherever
they go. Would you like to follow in their footsteps?
The scriptures for today offer different examples for us to follow. Jesus
tells us that the greatest among us are the servants. These are the people we
are to honor and imitate. We are called to be like Paul, who worked hard to
serve the needs of his communities, and Jesus, who gave his life in service
to the world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
4:00PM 7:30AM 10:30AM
Lector Chris Kamuf David Cecil Jim Hartz
Altar Servers Wes Knott
Hadley Latham
Nathan & Kaelin
Payne
Josh Thomas
Simon Vandiver
Eucharistic Ministers
Jim Gilles
Joe Blandford
Imelda Millay
Kurt & Missy
Osborne
Benita Drury
Debi Hopkins
Sandi Boswell
Amy Hartz
Ushers/Greeters John Ebelhar
Jim Kamuf
Kelly Thomas
Brad Stephen
Mark Riney
Brian Booth
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 11:29-36;
Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b;
Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10;
Lk 14:25-33
Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12;
Jn 2:13-22
Friday: Rom 15:14-21;
Lk 16:1-8
Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27;
Lk 16:9-15
November Church Cleaners; Cathy Ebelhar , Patty Kaelin, Dar lene Thomas,
Anne Jones, Donna Rudy, John & Lisa Wathen Family
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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
www.stmarymagd.org
Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191
OCS Raffle Tickets Owensboro Catholic Schools is
currently selling $5 raffle tickets to win tickets to
attend the University of Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
game when they face the Virginia Tech Hokies on
Saturday, December 16th 2017! This package
includes: Two tickets for the game (tickets are for seats
located in the lower arena, section 16 row V seats 7 &
8). One night’s stay at the Hilton, Downtown
Lexington (within walking distance of the arena). $50
gas card and & $50 restaurant card. Drawing will be
held Friday, November 17th at noon at OCS Central
Office. Tickets may be purchased at Owensboro
Catholic Schools Central Office or any OCS
Campus location. Raffle proceeds will support
continued and expanded digital learning resources.
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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Do we not have one father? Did
not the one God create us? (Malachi 1:14b — 2:2b,
8-10).
Psalm — In you, Lord, I have found my peace
(Psalm 131).
Second Reading — You have received not a human
word but the word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9,
13).
Gospel — Call no one your father on earth; you
have but one Father, the one in heaven (Matthew
23:1-12).
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January 14th, 2018 with Super Bowl Sunday off.
Registration is $90.00 per family. Instructors will be
Jonathan and Renea Estes. This includes all
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about the course, come the first week at no cost!
Free babysitting is available. For more information
and to register, contact [email protected]
or call/text Susan at 270-316-2622.
HOLY HOUR- Bishop William F. Medley would like to invite
and encourage everyone in the Diocese of Owensboro to join him
on Sunday, December 3 from 2-3 PM by participating in a Holy
Hour at your own parish. Bishop Medley is inviting all 78 parishes
to come together in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament with the
intention of promoting Evangelization in our diocese.
Imagine 78 parishes praying in front of our Lord at the same time
with the same intention!
Not only does this Holy Hour begin Advent, but it also kicks off
the Office of Evangelization’s “Year of Encountering Jesus
Through Prayer.” For more information, please reach out to
Joe Bland, Director of Evangelization at 270-683-1545 or
November Calendar
05– PREP, 9:00AM-10:20AM
05– NCYC Participant and Parent Mtg 5:00PM
05– All Youth Group 6:00-8:00PM
08– Study of the Sunday Scriptures, 7:45-9:00AM
08– Confirmation Session 6:00-8:00PM
12– PREP, 9:00-10:20AM
12– Middle School Youth Group, 5:00-6:15PM
12– High School Youth Group, 6:30-8:30PM
15– Study of the Sunday Scripture, 7:45AM-9:00AM
15– Parish Council Mtg 6:00PM
15– Men’s Club Mtg 6:30PM
16– NCYC (Wed.-Sat.)
19– PREP, 9:00-10:20AM
19– Special Music @ 10:30AM Mass in honor of
St. Cecilia’s Feast Day.
23– Thanksgiving Day
26– No PREP
26– High School Youth Group 6:30-8:30PM
29– Study of the Sunday Scripture, 7:45-9:00AM
29– Confirmation Session 6:00-8:00PM
29– Auditions for Children’s Christmas Play 6-7:30PM
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SERVICES:
Completely confidential help Friendship and emotional support St Mary Magdalene Parish Free pregnancy tests collects new and gently used Medical referrals baby (and new mom) items every Legal referrals year, to honor the child, Jesus Educational assistance and referrals and His Mother. We begin at Maternity and baby clothes Advent and conclude it in mid- Housing referrals January. It is our Epiphany gift. Referrals to social agencies Please keep this in mind and Referrals for professional counseling watch the bulletin for more info.
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 23:1-12
“The scribes and the Pharisees have taken the chair of Moses. Therefore,
do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example.”
Lord Acton wisely observed that “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupt absolutely.” Sadly, Lord Acton is
right. During the life of Jesus the Romans, through Pilate, the governor, exercised absolute power over the life and destiny of
everyone in Palestine. And he was absolutely corrupt. The chief priest, who was appointed or approved by the Roman
Emperor, along with the scribes and Pharisees, exercised absolute power over the People of Israel. They used that power to
take advantage of the people through oppressive dietary and sanitation laws, and taxes. When Jesus said to do what they said,
but not what they do, he was condemning the abuse of power by the Jewish leaders and challenging them to stop making
the people afraid of God and to teach the Israelites about a loving, caring, compassionate, and forgiving God. The Jewish
leaders were so concerned that the people would believe Jesus and that would cause them to lose control of the people, so the
plotted to kill him. And they succeeded. Is that not absolute corruption?
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National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov 5-11)
Did you know that in our country, compared to 50 years ago, there are 20,000 fewer priests and 130,000 fewer religious sisters?
At the same time, the Catholic population has continued to grow steadily. Many factors have contributed to the decline: growing
secularism, a lengthened period of adolescence, attitudes about celibacy, etc.
During the week we encourage all Catholics to:
Take time to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Reflect on our own vocation and strengthen our personal
relationship with Christ. Participate in the CALLED BY NAME process. Invite and encourage young people to consider a vocation
to priesthood or religious life and to consider participating in our discernment opportunities. Educate our young people about the
importance of silent prayer and taking the time to truly listen to God's voice in our hearts
2nd Collection-
I would like to invite the parishes of our diocese to plan on a special collection on the weekend of November 4th and
5th to assist those in need. Because of our special relationship with Chiapis, I propose to send 75% of the proceeds
directly to that diocese. The other 25% we will divide between Catholic Relief Services for immediate international
assistance and Catholic Charities USA for assistance to US. dioceses . Confident of the always generous response of
our people , I am advancing $25, 000 to Bishop Fabio Castilla immediately to assist in humanitarian assistance ~Bishop Medley
Memorial Mass- On Sunday, November 12th, there will be a Memor ial Mass at 7:30AM at St. Mary Magdalene for the
deceased members of our council for 2017. Those to remembered include Bob Elder, Vincent Ebelhar, Curtis Alvey and Bud
Durham. A breakfast will follow at 9:00AM at the council hall for family, friends and members.
Sausage Sale Knights of Columbus– Fr. Connor Council 6101 at Sorgho, KY $3.75lb. Fresh and smoked and or links. To place
an order call: Jim Kauffeld 270-929-0672 or Joey Smith 270-903-8986
The orders will be ready for pickup on Friday, Dec. 1st after 2:00PM at the Sorgho Council Hall.
Orders must be in by Wednesday, November 29th. Call this week and place your order!
Diocese of Owensboro – Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Owensboro, located in Owensboro, KY, is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools. The successful candidate will provide vision and leadership to a system of 12 elementary schools, 2 middle-schools and 3 high schools. This position is located at the McRaith Catholic Center in Owensboro, KY. The Diocese encompasses 78 parishes and 17 schools in western Kentucky.
Qualifications - Qualified candidates will be a practicing active Catholic with a strong commitment to Catholic education. The individual must have a Master’s Degree in education administration or related field with 5 years of experience as a principal or administrator; previous experience in a Catholic School setting is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of certification/accreditation process and experience with federal, state and local education regulations and programs. Strong organizational ability and competence in effective management systems. Ability to act with professional discretion; works with and safeguards sensitive and confidential information. Contact Details:
The Diocese of Owensboro is an equal opportunity employer that provides a wide range of benefits. All interested applicants
may submit a resume, cover letter, transcript, teaching certificate and three references to:
Email – [email protected] Online – www.owensborodiocese.org/human-resources/
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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER
HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Bobby Collignon, David Gaddis; Paul & Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty
We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the sick in our community.
Remember in prayer, those sick in our Community: Linda Baird, Mike Barnard, Rita Cecil, Joe Bill Clark, David Clouse, James W. Corunty, Sr., Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Danny Durbin, Allan Ebelhar, Kenneth Ebelhar, Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Jean Ferrel, Sylvester Fischer, David Gaddis, Robert Haire, Jim Hamilton, Patsy Hartz, Mary Lucy Hines, Steve Hopkins, Becky Joiner, Amelia Jones, Eugene King, Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Mary Lasley, Margie Merimee, Gary Miller, Diane Minton, Jessica Obert, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley, Faye Riney, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, Christian Ruiz, Norbert J. Smith, Jr., Norbert Smith Sr., Barbara Smith, Dennis Smith, Special Intention, Helen Rose Smith, Patti Terrell, Hillary Thomas, Charles Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Alma Topper, Erika Vandiver, 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, Jessica Chase, Chris French, Christine Kugele, Frank Murphy, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman, Jonathan Tucker.
Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating
Birthday’s this week 05– Matthew Biggs; Brandon Wathen 07– Reece Kamuf; Easton Riney 09– Becky Miles 10– Trishia Gaddis; Marty Kaelin 11– Tracy Wood 12– Rick Millay
Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week
We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary. 06– Mike & Mary Lou Jones 09– Joey & Nancy Smith
If your birthday/anniversary is omitted
from this list, or incorrectly dated, please
call the parish office.
OFFERINGS: October 29, 2017
Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $7,182.00 $ 7,865.00 Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $136,770.07 $ 141,570.00 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $683.00 $4,799.93
THANK YOU to those who regularly and
generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the
work our parish.
St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery
Please contact Patti to purchase a cemetery plot. (270) 771-4436.
STEWARDSHIP FORM: We will place the Stewardship/ Census Form in the
back of the church or hand over to one of the family members to fill in and return it
to the church. We would like to know in what all the areas of the ministries you can
participate and to know how many active families and members we do have in the
Parish. This will also help for our pictorial directory. Thank you