26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 27, 2015

Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday ........... 8:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday……..12:10 pm Wednesday ................................. 8:00 am and 6:30 pm Saturday ...................................... 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Sunday ............................. 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am

Confessions: Saturday 3:00 pm or anytime by appointment Penance Services Held during Advent & Lent

Marriage: Contact the priest at the parish office six months before the wedding date.

Baptisms: Contact pastor. Baptisms are held at your convenience.

A.A. and Al-anon: Meeting Sunday 8:00 pm, Trinity High School Parish Office: 10534 Main Cross St, Whitesville, KY Phone 270-233-4196 Hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm www.stmaryofthewoodswhitesville.org St. Mary School: Phone 270-233-5253 www.stmarywoods.com Trinity High School: Phone 270-233-5533 www.trinityhs.com

STAFF Pastor Rev Gerald H Baker frbaker57@gmail.com

Associate Fr. James Walling fatherwalling@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant Sharon Coomes sharonbcoomes@gmail.com

Dir of Faith Formation DeeAnna Wathen deeanna.wathen@gmail.com

Business Manager Lane Rhodes Lrhodes1228@gmail.com

Maintenance/Custodian Chris Bickwermert cbbstmary@gmail.com

Principal - THS Ron Williams

Principal - St. Mary School Sister Suzanne Sims

WJOR 93.1

St. Mary of the Woods

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

Budget News BB&T Checking Balance……………………… 49,657.81 Weekly Parish Budget Needs……………………..18,058.00 Unpaid Operational Bills………………………….23,478.04 Unpaid Diocesan Capital Campaign…………….363,484.00 Building & Grounds Fund Balance …………….. 8,142.46 Cemetery: Checking 5573.22; Savings ……… 80,235.21 SMWS Tuition Assistance …………………. … 12,285.18 THS Endowment Fund—……………………... 685,125.00 New Gym Fund with Diocese…………………. 966,226.00

BULLETIN INFORMATION Just a reminder—deadline for submitting in writing to the bulletin is Monday at 10 am. Fax to parish office 233-5557 or email to sha-ron_coomes@yahoo.com. Holidays may change this deadline. Envelopes—779 out; 227 in 09/20/2015……………………………14230.04 Building & Grounds…………………. 000

PASTOR’S CORNER

Dear Parishioners: Today’s Gospel is from St. Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48. There are two very practical lessons we must learn from today's Gospel: the grave obligation we have of not causing scandal to our fellow-Christians or indeed to any man or woman and secondly, the willingness we should have to sacrifice any earthly possession which is a cause of sin to us. Scandal, the sin of being a cause or an occasion of another's sin, is doubly sinful involving one's own sin and the sin of the person scandalized. Scandal can be caused by word—that is, by teaching or propagating wrong doctrine or by giving sinful advice, and it can be caused by one's own sinful deeds which may be imitated by others. Those in positions of authority such as parents whose duty it is to bring up their children in the Christian faith, are especially lia-ble to give scandal if they fail to live truly Christian lives. Christian parents who fail to live according to their faith will be held accountable not only for their own sins, but for the sins of their children and perhaps their children's children for generations to come. Much, if not all of today's moral laxity and permissiveness can be blamed on parents who have failed to give the example of true Christian living in the home and in dealings with their neighbors. To children of such parents, Christianity is only a label; it does not inform or in-spire their lives, hence they are only nominal Christians. It is true that there may be "black sheep" in the best of Christian homes. When, however, all the children of a home are "black sheep" the whiteness, the sincerity, of the parents of such a home must certainly be called into question. There may be many bad influences at work outside the home but the good example of truly Christian parents can counteract these influences. Let parents see to it that they will not be a cause of scandal and a cause of eternal loss to the children God put into their charge. The second lesson for all of us in today's Gospel is that we should ever realize that eternal life is worth any sacrifice which we may be called on to make. The road we have to travel in life is not an easy one. As our Lord says in another place: "Enter by the narrow gate for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. But the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few" (Mt. 7: 13). We wish to reach heaven, therefore we must be prepared to follow Christ; we must not allow others to lead us astray but be prepared and determined to conquer and resist our own evil inclinations also. Hope you have a great week! Father Baker

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 20, 2015

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Alexis Coomes, Christine Westerfield, Ruth Anderson, Easton Pedley, Ashley Johnson, Susan Stearsman, Tommy Payne, Billy J Boarman, Ouida Sheffield, Lafern Ling, Edith Payne, Stephanie Mattingly, Chapel Estes, Mary C. Roby, Amelia Evans, Kendall Kidd, Edwina Neel, Jesse Daniels, Celena King, Theresa Clouse, Allyson Funk, Norbert How-ard, Kim Schindler, Imogene Fitzgerald, Diane Sosh, Madeline Payne, Bernice Knott, Bertk Howard, Joan Wells, Jeff Ralph, Jennifer Rudd, Jennifer Howard, Stephanie Ware, Jeremy Young, Thomasine Clouse, Blake Daugherty, Tony Hardesty, Georgia E Wilkerson, Mike Nugent, Steve Postlewaite, Patricia Phelps, Linda Berg, Debra Williams, Bobby Haynes, June Evans, Jackson Lemmons, Kellie Burch, Penny B Johnson, Lou & Martine Boarman, Bryan Coin, Cassie Edge, Mayleigh Augenstein, Pauline Aud, Junior Lee Willis, Mark Atkisson, Tim Pirtle, Pam Byrne, Bud Clark, Teresa W Krampe, Genevieve Boarman, Jenny Hamilton, Martha & David Jennings, Sarah Renee Streett, Charles D Payne, Shirley Edge, Debbie C Peters, Catherine Hardesty, Lilly Boarman, Annie Payne, Herman Payne, Amy Jo Roach, Me-gan Rhodes, Peyton Howard, Howard Kirby, Margaret Beyke, Mary Howard, Hannah Mills, Norman Wright III, Jessi-ca C Burks, Rollie Pike, Brian Payne, Darlene Dickens, Terry Murphy, Bob Robinson, Kay O’Bryan, Michael Ran-som, Blaise Mills, Aaron Knott, Jeneen Coomes, Loretta Keller, Stewart Payne, Barbara S Morris, Nelda Tierney, Ron-nie Hayden, Daniel E Blair, Dwayne Wells, Augie Cecil, Mary Arnold, Donna McKinley, Diddle Lanham, Owen Mills, Oscar Barefoot, Christa Stesanopoulos, Rick Rogers, Kathy Bohr, Reese Payne, Kevin Hinton, Gerald & Nancy Barr, Anna Faye Keller, Charles Johnson, Brian Holland, Geri Higdon, Steve Postlewaite, Danny Milllay, Lucy & Fuzz Blair, Paula Hinton Frichtl, Darlene Petri, Cindy Ward, David Hamilton, Sally Howard, Wilbur Phelps, Jr., Louise Mills, Kathy Turner, Kenya Fulkerson Boarman and Baby Boarman, Butch Edge

PICNIC NEWS

St Mary of the Woods PICNIC SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Starts 11 AM

ALTAR CARE OCTOBER:

Deanie Midkiff and Ruth Bickwermert

SEPT 27-OCT 4 READINGS…

Sun: Nm 11:25-29 Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14 Jas 5:1-6 Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Mon: Zec 8:1-8 Ps 102: 2, 16-23 Lk 9:46-50

Tues: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a Ps 138:1-5 Jn 1:47-51

Wed: Neh 2:1-8 Ps 137:1-6 Lk 9:57-62 Tm 3:14-17

Thurs: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Ps 19:8-11 Lk 10:1-12

Fri: Bar 1:15-22 Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9 Mt 18:1-5, 10 Ex 23:20-23

Sat: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29 Ps 69:33-37 Lk 10:17-24

Sun: Gn 2:18-24 Ps 128:1-6 Heb 2:9-11 Mk 10:2-16, 10:2-12

Parish Directory Photography Final Date

Tuesday, October 6

INTERCESSIONS FOR LIFE For our president & political leaders: that they may use their influence to protect religious freedom & those who are most vulnerable in our country; we pray to the Lord.

The 2nd Anniversary Of Perpetual Eucharist Adoration Will be celebrated on Oct 4, 2015 At the 10:00 AM Mass There have been 26,000 hours of Eu-charist Adoration since we began.

Procession will follow after Mass. Everyone Is Invited!!

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 20, 2015

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

26Sat 8:00am +Beulah Robinson 4:00pm Frank, Merrill & Madeline Payne/ Mary Christine Payne

27Sun 7:00am +Mary & William Brey 8:30am St Mary of the Wood Parishioners 10:00am NO MASS—ENJOY THE PICNIC 28Mon 8:00am L/D Wendell & Mary Ann Aud Fam 12:10pm Pat & Kathie Howard/Pat Wheatley 29Tues8:00am L/D Beulah Robinson Family 12:10pm +Mary Margaret Edge 30Wed 8:00am + Roland James Pike Sr/Helen Coomes 6:30pm +Elmer Schepers 01Thurs8:00am +Beulah & Vernon Robinson 12:10pm +Jerry Pike 02Fri 8:00am +Fran & David Evans 12:10pm +Mary Margaret Edge 03Sat 8:00am +Clarence & Mary Helen Merritt 4:00pm +Kenneth Westerfield Anniv of Death 04Sun 7:00am St Mary of the Wood Parishioners 8:30am +Dorothy Crisp/Lillian Murphy 10:00am Don & Dette Cinnamond Wedding Anniversary

MINISTER’S SCHEDULE 4:00PM SATURDAY-OCTOBER 3rd

LECTORS: Pat Burch SERVERS: Leland Isbill/Devin Rhinerson/Andy Rhinerson MUSICIANS: Connie USHERS: Al Knott/Gary C Howard/Brian Rhodes/Al Howard EUCH MIN: Travis Roby/Brittany Morris/Carrie Howard/Kim Howard/Andrea Basham

7:00 AM SUNDAY—OCTOBER 4th LECTORS: Sam Coomes SERVERS: Sabrina Ward/Stephen Ward/ Cameron Wright MUSICIANS: David USHERS: Michael R Knott/Phil beyke/Robert Higdon/Donnie Ward EUCH MIN: Bruce Hagan/Alice Howard/Larry G

8:30AM SUNDAY—OCTOBER 4th LECTORS: Kathy Stiff SERVERS: Adam Payne/Tyler Howard/Lauren Howard MUSICIANS: Katie/Debbie USHERS: Kenny Mills/Chuck Hardesty/Bert Payne/James Jarboe EUCH MIN: Vickey Fulkerson/Julie O’Bryan/ Mary Rose Howard/Angela Hill/Sandy Baker

10:00 AM SUNDAY—OCTOBER 4th LECTORS: Monica Morris SERVERS: Landon Huff/Cade Mills/Dawson P MUSICIANS: Cantor USHERS: Allen Bickett/Pat Hardesty/Mike Is- bill/Bruce Roberts EUCH MIN: Robin Beatty/Robert A Payne/Larry & Norma Kaelin/Bob Cinnamond

St Mary’s Outreach News Pitino Shelter— Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5

Please pray for the shut-ins & persons in nursing homes associated with our parish. Shut-ins: Tony & Bernadine Dean, Nora Edge, Ellen Roby, Betty Booker, Jessie Johnson, Pauline Aud, Stewart Payne, Christine Westerfield, Donna McKin-ley, Loretta Keller, Katy Howard, Georgia Wilkerson, Jordan June Evans, James Augie Cecil, Genevieve Boarman. Nursing Homes: Cecelia Lafern Ling, Joseph L Jody Morris, Mary Imogene Fitzgerald, Marvin Morris, Ed-wina Neel, Madaline Payne, Teresa Logsdon, Marga-ret Beyke, Marcella Schepers, Anna Faye Keller, Catherine Hardesty, Louise Mills. If you know of any-one that needs to be put on this list call Frank Hagan 231-3328. * * * * * * * * * Please join us Oct 7, 2015 to sew & put together Bud-dy Bags for children in crisis. These are sent to 10 different organizations in Owensboro. Bring sewing machines & scissors. We appreciate any donations of money, fleece fabrics (1 1/2 yds), stuffed animals, sto-ry books, coloring books & crayons. Join with us & enjoy the morning. We will meet after Mass in the Parish Hall. Call Gwen Howard at 270-316-8709 with any questions or donations. Thank You!

Thank You from the Ursuline Sisters Thank You to the many volunteers who helped in any way to make our 45th Annual Picnic on Sept 13th a great success! This is truly an event that brings the entire diocese together. We appreciate all who attended, & we hope you enjoyed being at the Mount! All proceeds go to the Ursuline Sisters’ retirement fund. May God bless each of you for your kindness and generosity. Here are our raffle winners: Kathy Welden, Waverly—$10,000; Fr Joe Mills, Owensboro—$3500; Shirley Schneringer, Louisville—$1000; Irene Whittman, Garnett, Kan—Quilt; Martha Witten, Upton—$500; Alexa Buckman—Thomas Kinkade Cross Stitch; Teresa Boarman, Utica—$250; Walter Robertson, Owensboro—$100; Fr Pat Reynoldss, Owensboro—Quilt of the Day; Michelle Hayes, Central city—$500 Meals Galore. You can always find out the latest news abou t the Ursuline Sisters on our website:

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 20, 2015

Bingo Teams First Monday — Team Captain—Andrea Aud Second Monday—Team Captain— Shelly Aull Third Monday-Team Captain- DeeAnnaWathen Fourth Monday—Team Captain— Ricky Rhinerson 1st Thurs—Team Captain-Sue Mills 2nd Thurs—Team Captain– Stephanie Kinsey 3rd Thurs —Team Captain—Ricky Rhinerson 4th Thurs— Team Captains Sue Howe Bingo Hall is now SMOKE FREE, please come out & play & support our school!!! Volunteers needed for Bingo. Call Sue Mills THS 233-5533

Trinity High School Important Dates This Week 09/28/15 Car. Dev to OCTCS and Brescia 09/28/15 Golf 2nd Region Tournament 09/28/15 Volleyball Hosts Ohio County 09/29/15 Volleyball Hosts Butler County 09/29/15 XC at Owensboro City County 09/30/15 WKU-O Rep Visits Career Dev. 09/30/15 March for Life Parent Meeting 09/30/15 Professional Photography at HS 10/01/15 Spirit Day 10/01/15 Volleyball Hosts Grayson Co. 10/02/15 Mass at 8am 10/02/15 Yellowboat Performance at Riverpark Center

Enrollment If you would like to enroll your child or know someone interested in enrolling at Trinity High School, please call Kim Rydecki at 270-233-5533 or email her at the following contact: kimber-ly.rydecki@trinityhs.com

Faith Fridays Every 2nd Friday of the month, students and staff at Trinity High School will be able to wear their new “Faith” shirts that were handed out at the beginning of the school year. These shirts are a reminder of the im-portance of our Catholic faith in all things. That we must “walk by FAITH and not by sight.”

March for Life The March for Life in D.C. is scheduled for Jan. 21-23, 2016. Students can sign up on the office window. Pay Sue Mills $50 to hold your seat. Only 44 Trinity stu-dents can go. Parent meeting is Sept. 30, 7:00 PM, in the religion room. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. DeeAnna Wathen.

St. Mary’s Grade School Like us on “Facebook” www.stmarywoods.com

Mercy DOES: “Feed the hungry. Give drink to the thirsty.”

Pope Francis USA Visit—During these days our stu-dents have some classroom opportunities to watch some of the Pope’s first visit to our country, to hear some of his talks or homilies, to complete activities that relate to the role of the Holy Father in our Catholic faith. Our stu-dents will build memories of this occasion as they learn ways to reach out to the poor from Pope Francis.

SCRIP Updates—We invite ALL Parish families, espe-cially those who wish to support our Schools, to USE SCRIP. Thanks to all who have become new Scrip cus-tomers and Scrip volunteers in recent months and weeks. We all appreciate your help. Parish Hall, Thursday, 3:00-7:00 pm and after all weekend liturgies.

Grandparents Day Thanks—It was great to have all of you who were able to attend Mass and have the social time with our School children on Tuesday this past week. Our students really enjoyed having a chance to entertain you a bit and share some time with you during a special school day for us.

Correction: Fall Festival Date—Please change your calendar to attend the annual “friend-raising, fun-raising” Fall Festival on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 5:00-8:00 PM in the GYM. Check out our Facebook and watch for a flyer sent home for more details. The School Council has a lot of fun activities planned for all, including the “Haunted House.”

LUCKY ANGELS TICKETS If you wish to purchase a $30 Lucky Angels Raffle ticket, please stop by our School Office or ask a School parent. The first of ten Friday drawings will begin on Friday, October . We will give away $100 each week until the final week when the prizes are $250 for two lucky win-ners and $500 for two other lucky winners. Please return as soon as possible. Only 300 tickets will be sold!

If you want to participate in Perpetual Adoration please call: Overall Coordinator Dwight Beyke 233-5884 Cell 929-4915 Quarterly Division Leaders: Majella Mills 233-5481 Midnight—6:00 AM Hope Brey 314-1638 6AM-Noon Sharon Boarman 233-9697 Noon—6PM Dottie Pogue 233-4943 6PM — Midnight

A Spiritual Opportunity for Men: Every Thursday morning an interactive men’s program focused on the development of men in the modern world takes place in the Community Ctr St Stephen Cathedral. “That Man Is You!” (TMIY) combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Cath-olic faith & the wisdom of the saints, to develop a vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves their fami-lies & the greater society. Every man 18 yrs of age or older will want to consider being part of this opportunity. The ben-efits will be worth the sacrifice. The meeting is every Thurs, 6-7:30 AM in Fr John Vaughan Community Center at St Ste-phen Cathedral. For info email: Tom Payne tom.payne@daviess.kyschool.us

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 20, 2015

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR 9/27/15 Parish Picnic No PREP No Youth Group 9/29/15 RCIA: 6:30-8:00 activity room 9/30/15 March for Life parent mtg. 7:00, THS 10/4/15 PREP classes: 9:30-10:45 Mega Youth Group (6-12): 5-7, parish hall 10/6/15 RCIA: 6:30-8:00, activity room 10/11/15 Fall Break No PREP, No Youth Group 10/13/15 No RCIA 10/18/15 No PREP, No Youth Group 10/20/15 RCIA: 6:30-8:00, activity room 10/25/15 PREP classes: 9:30-10:45 10/25/15 Parenting for Purity, Jason Evert River Park Center, 5:30 PM Love or Lust? (7th grade-college) River Park Center, 7:00 PM No Youth Group March for Life Any high school aged parishioner who is inter-ested in going to the March for Life, January 21-23, 2016, in Washington D.C. should con-tact DeeAnna Wathen. There will be a parent meeting for more information on September 30, 7:00 PM, at Trinity High School.

Bishop Soenneker Home is a non-profit Personal Care Home serving up to 66 residents. We’re located at 9545 Hwy 144, Knottsville, KY, beside St Williams Catholic Church. We of-fer assistance with medication schedule, personal care, pre-pared meals according to diet, personal hygiene and a loving home. Our motto is Committed to Caring. Please stop by for a tour or call 270-281-4881 and ask for Paula.

25th Diocesan Marian Congress/Pilgrimage Our blessed Mother’s Promises of Brown Scapular Guest Speaker: Sister Francis Teresa Special Tribute to Father Ben Luther, Founder Of the Marian Shrine Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 2-5 PM St Joseph Catholic Church 434 Church Street Bowling Green, KY Contact: Jeanie Spears 270-303-9437

Life Chain Stand and Pray to End Abortion! Either side of Frederica, On the sidewalk between Lourdes and Brescia Signs will be available at Right To Life 1115 Tamarack Rd Beginning at 2 PM Sun, Oct 4th The Chain will be from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM October 4

St. Gerard Life Home in Owensboro, Ky. provides free shelter & services for pregnant women 18 & older in a crisis pregnancy. A woman may come to us at any point in her preg-nancy & may stay for up to 3 months after the birth of her child. There are no limitations on race, nationality or religion. Let us help. Call 270-852-8328 or email: stgerard@pastoral.org. A ministry of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Owensboro, Ky.

If anyone needs any help with food, clothing or utilities please call or come by St Vincent de Paul, Phone 233-1802. We are in need of the following foods: Canned food such as soup, fruit, vegetables, pork’n beans, sloppy joes, tuna, crackers, mac&cheese, dried beans, spaghetti & sauce, cereal, corn meal, in-stant milk, peanut butter & plastic bags.

Hold the Date: OCTOBER 24, 2015 Bishop Medley invites all families of the diocese to celebrate with him & the consecrated women,

men religious in Diocese. Immaculate Church, Owensboro

10 am- 2 pm - Mass followed by a Complimen-tary Meal.

My Daily Insights Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don’t count on harvesting Golden Delicious. ——Bill Meyer

The family of Wm Owen Mills wishes to express their deep-est gratitude during his illness & time of death. The prayers, visits & acts of kindness from family & friends were won-derful. Thanks to Cheryle, Amy, Angie & Melinda from Hospice of Western Kentucky. Thanks to the soldiers of the 101st ABN DIV 2BCT Strike Brigade from Fort Campbell, Ky. The special tribute done by these military soldiers in honor of Owen at his funeral services was amazing. Special thanks to Rev. Gerald Baker, Fr Ken Geraci & Fr Richard Powers who concelebrated the funeral Mass. Thanks to Jill Carwile, Connie Hagan & the St Mary’s Choir for a beauti-ful job well done. A big thank You to Mike & Bob Cecil of Cecil Funeral Home for handling Owen’s funeral services with such dignity & compassion. Many thanks to all who worked & prepared a delicious meal for us after the services. God’s blessings to all. Majella Mills & Family

St. Mary’s Prayer & Bible Study Group

7-8:30 PM Wednesdays St Mary’s Caféteria Studying the Gospel of Mark — Singing—Praying—Sharing Together

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, Scott Con-nor, Chris Roberts, Jody Roberts, Dwayne Roberts, Chad Roberts, Bruce Roberts, Heath Conder, James S. Hunt, Phillip Mills, Todd Jump, Michael Bickwermert, Michael Murphy, Vanessa , Travis Morgan.

DATES TO REMEMBER September 27—St Mary of the Woods Picnic October 10—Covenant of Love Date Night October 17—Variety Show St Mary’s Parish Hall November 14—Thanksgiving Social December 5-6—St Mary’s Christmas Bazaar

ST. MARY OF THE WOODS CATHOLIC CHURCH 10534 Main Cross Street Whitesville, Ky. 42378

Phone 1-270-233-4196 www.stmaryofthewoodswhitesville.org Fax 1-270-233-5557

MARRIAGE MATTERS Do you expect your spouse to change? Too often, instead of changing our own behaviors we expect our spouse to change & to accommodate us. Instead of obliging him or her we want our spouse to accept our idiosyncrasies, our prefer-ences & our wishes. This is a problem because our spouse hates to change just as much as we do. And so, we play games with each other that keep us from growing in love. Do you find yourself in a Tug-of-war with your spouse?

St Mary of the Woods Weddings 2015

Oct 3—Jeremy Litzinger & Susan Howard 6:30 PM

Feb 27—Jason Hagan & Lauren Shrader

Mar 5—David Mills & Sammy Jo Roby 6 PM

April 16—Jesse Roberts & Ashley Rayl 6 PM May 7—Daniel Robertson & Elizabeth Howard

FLOWERS FOR ALTAR We have a few dates left if you would like to buy flowers in honor or memory of someone to be placed in front of the altar: Oct 3-4 Oct 31-Nov 1 Nov 14-15 Nov 21-22

BULLETIN BITES “Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries.” Jesus seems to have a rather dim view of the rich and pre-dicts some rater dire consequences of their wealth. But James is really teaching us that being rich and have wealth is not, in itself, evil. It is how we become rich and how we acquire our wealth; what we do with it or fail to do with it, that can cause us misery and make us weep. In the wake of many natural and economic crises in our world many rich people shared their wealth—their wealth of talents, abilities, gifts, time and material resources. But sadly, many did not. Jesus challenges us to imitate Him by following the example of those who did share. We all have a wealth of gifts and riches from God that we can share with others in need. It may not be great financial wealth or a special talent. It may be the time we can spend to check on and just listen to peo-ple who are homebound. How we acquire and use riches and wealth will determine whether we are joyful and happy, or whether we “weep and wail over our impending miseries.”

Covenant of Love Date Night “But at the beginning of creation God made them male & female. For this reason a man will leave his father & mother & be united to his wife, And the two will become one flesh. So they are not longer two, but one. There-fore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Mark (10:6-9) The Covenant of Love Date Night Marriage Ministry works to educate, strengthen, promote & advocate the splendor, beauty & truth of God’s plan for marriage. Join us Sat night, Oct 10th from 6PM-8:30 PM, St Mary of the Woods Parish Hall. This month we will be having a couples Halloween Bunko! 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Bunco prizes, possibly a best dressed prize as well. Register in a drawing for a romantic weekend giveaway (drawing to be held on Valen-tine’s Day 2016). Bring a dish if you are able, if not that is fine too! Wine & soft drinks provided, childcare provided.

The name of the Sophia Award Winner from St Mary of the Woods Parish is:

ITA BELLE HOWARD The Awards Mass is Sun., Oct 4th at St Stephen Cathedral. Reception follows in Fr Vaughan Community Center.

Western Kentucky & Southwest Indiana COLLEGE & CAREER EXPO SUNDAY, Sept 27th 1-4 PM Owensboro Convention Ctr Free Admission Visit with representatives from over 100 national colleges, universities & vocational schools. Meet with local compa-nies & job recruiters seeking qualified candidates. More information available at collegeandcareerexpo.com

INFORMATION SHEET: Church name & address: St. Mary of the Woods #604850 10534 Main Cross St. Whitesville, KY 42378 Contact person: Sharon Coomes @ 270-233-4196 Software: XP-SP3, MSPub 2003, AA-X Date of publication: SUNDAY, SEPT 27!!!!! Number of pages transmitted: Cover + 6 text pages + this page = 8 (1 ad page) Tuesday, September 22 at 11:30 PM

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