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 one year 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 Established 1845

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! “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” [Matthew 28.18-20] After all the years intervening from this great commission which the Risen Lord gave to the apostles in Galilee until here and now in Whitesville, Kentucky, we are still following Christ’s command. This is the charge given to the Church by which this parish church was established 175 years ago. It is the same charge for which the parish established parochial Catholic schools here 140 years ago. In acting to fulfill the command of our Lord, it is in our Catholic Schools of St. Mary and Trinity that we strive to continue the Gospel charge of teaching the observance of all that the Lord has commanded us. It is in the presence of our Catholic Schools that we see the Lord’s commission being honored and a promise being kept. Our commission as a parish church and our operation of very fine parochial Catholic schools in pursuit of the Gospel’s proclamation have a temporal foundation with potential for continued growth and service. The mission of Catholic schools such as ours is first of all to assist our Catholic parents in their living and sharing their faith with their children in the context of their children’s overall schooling (pre-K through 12th grade). In serving our families, each called to be a “domestic church” in itself, we are a community of families in faith and mission. This is all part of the Church’s responsibility of evangelization, the mission of the gospel itself. We can meet the spiritual and academic needs of our children. Catholic parents and families bear a responsibility before God to provide for the religious and for the overall education of their children. Parishes bear a parallel responsibility before God to assist them. The Catholic school is by most standards the most effective means of this assistance. As pastor of Saint Mary, I thank all our parish families who participate in our parish schools. It is my responsibility to ask all parishioners who could but do not participate, please, to reconsider how our schools might assist them in meeting their responsibilities before God. I likewise respect the decisions which our parents make in this regard. Secondly, the Gospel mission of our parish and schools is to offer the same education in the context of our Catholic Christian faith to other, non-Catholic families, most of whom are Christian. While we help the religious formation of Catholic children, we respect the religious positions and consciences of non-Catholic parents and their children even as they show their respect for our schools. All our teachers and the areas of study are committed to academic integrity. Our instructional programs are presented and taught objectively and authentically. We trust how the light and the moral values of the gospel will shine throughout the curriculum. God’s grace, truth, and light all work toward the fulfillment and the freedom of the human person. Thirdly, the entire community is to be blessed by the presence of our church and our parish schools through the light of the truth and the goodness of the values which we teach and for which we stand. We are far from perfect, being sinners all, but we depend upon the grace and mercy offered us in Jesus Christ and we strive to be witnesses of the power of the reconciliation which our Lord offers. This work will not be accomplished by merely human means. God must provide. I invite all to participate in this effort commanded by the Risen Christ as we move forward in faith with our Catholic schools. May the Lord who has begun this good work in and among us bring it to completion. Amen. I’m looking forward to our celebration of Catholic Schools Week! Peace, joy and love, Fr. Brian J. Roby

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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, Vanessa Clark, Robbylyn Young, Chris Young, Kathryn Dezember, Jared Ransome, Ezekiel Roberts, Brandon Johnson, Beau Knott

William Millay, Stephanie Mattingly, Amy Onstott Bailey, Gabby Roby, Abram Turner, Bruce Howard, Thomas Wathen, Jeff Boarman, Ellis Edge, Lou/Martine Boarman, Penny Knott, Lawrence Wright, Sheri Clark, Augie Cecil, Charles D Payne, Easton Pedley, Ashley Johnson,

Angela Ramirez, Donna Allen, Chad Roberts, Tim Harley, Aggie Davneport, Arthur Clark, Cliff Burden, Doris Hagan, John “Stub” Morris, Debbie Bickett, Kathy Bohr Please call the office when names should be added or removed. In order to keep the list current, names may be removed at the Pastor or editors discretion.

Altar Care February Cathy Bland, Veda Mattingly, Valerie Roby, Becky Beyke

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:

2021: Jan 16-17, 23-24, 30-31; Feb 6-7, 13-14

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 -

Baird Financial Advisors Larry O’Bryan, CPA, CWA

270-926-4747

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

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

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Homebound receiving visits from the parish. Tony/Bernadine Dean, Ellen Roby, Dick/Genevieve Boarman, Ruth Anderson, Mary Ann Wright, Mary C Roby, Anselm Bickett, Bill Rhoades, Donna McKinley, Bill Christian

Nursing Homes: Cecelia Lafern Ling, Margaret Beyke, Marcella Schepers, Edith Payne, Martha Rose Hagan, Dorothy Higdon, Elizabeth Hamilton, H C Higdon, Doris Knott, Edna Lucille Payne, James Cecil, Sherry Johnson, Eugene Mayfield, David Bohr

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

Save the Date

Saturday, August 15, 2020 5:30 p.m. Anniversary Jamboree

Sunday, August 16, 2020 175th Anniversary Mass 10:00 a.m.

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Sat 25 8:00am 4:00pm

†Lee Ann Schrecker †Charles & †Catherine Hamilton

Sun 26 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 8:00pm

St Mary of the Woods Parishioners Tom Wathen †Owen Mills †John L Beatty

Mon 27 8:00am †Mary Jo Logsdon Tues 28 8:00am †Herman J Payne Wed 29 8:00am †Anna Faye Keller

Thurs 30 8:00am Emma Grant & Family Fri 31 8:00am †M C & †Barbara Roberts Sat 1 8:00am

4:00pm †Amelia Evans L/D V T Sapp Family

Sun 2 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 8:00pm

†Leon Rhodes †Teresa Logsdon †Kimberly Cecil †Florence Roby

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.

4:00 PM Saturday - February 1 Lectors: David Connor , Lar ry O’Bryan Servers: Kaden Coons, Lucas Mayfield, Shealyn Mills Musicians: Ryan Ushers: Mark Brown - Captain, Mike Roby, Brenda Hamilton, Mike Hamilton, Norman Howard, Richard Howard Eucharistic Ministers: Crystal Mayfield, Lisa Morris, Krista Hamilton, Delilah Higdon, Elizabeth Burch Children’s Liturgy: Alice Johnson, Anna McDaniel, Jessie Bridge, Bailey Millay

7:00 AM Sunday - February 2 Lectors: Pamela Hagan, Sam Coomes Servers: Sabr ina Ward, Xavier Morr is Musicians: David Ushers: Joseph Hardesty - Captain, Mark Hagan, Jeff Goetz, Rodney Rhodes, Aaron Abbott, Clayton Rhodes Eucharistic Ministers: Pamela Hagan, Debbie Peters, Joyce Higdon

9:00 AM Sunday - February 2 Lectors: Natalie Gray, Vickey Fulkerson Servers: Will Jenkins, Noah Gray, Piper Crabtree Musicians: David & Group Ushers: Steve Knott - Captain, Steve Beyke, Tim Edge, Bryan Hamilton, Casey Hamilton, John Gray Eucharistic Ministers: John Gray, Rachel Crabtree, Amy Jenkins, Stacey Fulkerson, Angela Hill Children’s Liturgy: Peggy Duvall, Brooklyn Hagan, Alexis Jackson, Abby Howard

11:00 AM Sunday - February 2 Lectors: Taylor Pedley, Jamie Clark Servers: Sophie & Connor Hatfield, Emily Mills Musicians: Laura Ushers: Chuck Hagan - Captain, Calvin Johnson, Parker Driskill, Tim Terry, Joseph Hatfield, Garrett Roby, Patrick Bickett Eucharistic Ministers: Taylor Pedley, Deanie Midkiff, Jeanna Siddons, Halley Stewart, Robert Payne Children’s Liturgy: Laura Castlen, Jeanna Siddons, Corli Mills, Taylor Pedley

8:00 PM Sunday - February 2 Lectors: Volunteers Servers: Volunteers Musicians: Alicia Jones Ushers: Volunteers Eucharistic Ministers: Volunteers

Readings For The Week Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

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St. Mary of the Woods & Trinity High School

Calendar of Events Jan 27 THS Boys Basketball @ McLean 5:00 p.m. Jan 28 THS Boys Basketball vs Meade (JV) St. Mary’s Gym 5:30 p.m. THS Girls Basketball vs McLean Horn Community Center 6:00 p.m. THS Boys Basketball vs Meade (V) Horn Community Center 7:00 p.m. Jan 30 SMWS Basketball 5/6 grade vs McLean Horn Community Center 6:00 p.m. Jan 31 THS Basketball @ Grayson Co Girl/Boy Double Header 6:00 p.m. Feb 1 THS Wrestling @ DCHS 8:00 a.m. THS Freshman Boys Basketball @ Grayson vs Hancock & Grayson 12:00 p.m.

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 Help needed! Hey, everyone! Trinity High School will be hosting the regional wrestling tournament on February 7 & 8. We only have two wrestlers this year, so we are short on the help we need to take care of all the work that goes into such a big tournament. There are several ways you can help. 1. Bring in items (soups / pot luck dishes / finger foods) for the hospitality room on Saturday

the 8th. 2. Volunteer to help with parking. 3. Volunteer for a two- or three-hour shift in the concession stand or hospitality room. 4. Volunteer to man the grill. 5. Volunteer to work the gate on one of the dates (sell tickets or work the doors once the gate

closes). Gate open at 4:30 on Friday and 8:00 or 8:30 on Saturday. If you're willing to help in any of these capacities, please contact Christina Rhodes at the

school 270-233-5533 or thsteacher@hotmail.com. Let her know how you can contribute. Ex: I will bring in a crock pot of chili on Saturday and work a two-hour shift in concession; just let me know what time you need me. Or: I will work in the hospitality room on Friday night and bring in chicken fingers for the hospitality room on Saturday. Wherever you can help, you will be appreciated! Thank you, in advance, for helping us host a wonderful tournament! We get so many compliments on our building, our food, and our people! Christina Rhodes, Athletic Director

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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

Faith Formation

RCIA Gather at 6:30 p.m. for conversation

and light refreshments.

Jan 28 - Anointing of the Sick Feb 4 - Matrimony

Feb 11 - Holy Order Feb 18 - Pascal Mystery/Conversion

Religious Education January 29th - 6:30-8:00 p.m. February 5th - 6:30-8:00 p.m. February 12th - 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Check out our Facebook Page for more information! St Mary of the Woods PREP

St Mary’s Prayer Bible Study Group

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

Studying New Testament - Singing - Praying - Sharing Together

Baptismal Prep

Contact the office to begin Baptismal Prep for you and your Child. Parents and

Godparents are asked to prepare for this important step in the faith of our children. Be mindful that there will be no baptisms of children during the Sundays of Lent except in case of emergency.

Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky

The Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky is hosting their 9th annual conference on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro. Men from all around the diocese are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students. Guest speakers this year are Patrick Madrid, Bruce Sullivan and Brian Greenfield. Mass with Bishop Medley will follow the conference at St. Stephen Cathedral, 600 Locust Street, at 5 PM. Read the speakers’ biographies, find more information and purchase online tickets by visiting kycatholic.com.

Women’s Bible Study Beholding Your King

Session 4: A Medley of Psalms

Thursday, January 30th 6:30-8:00 PM

Longtrail Activity Room of the Parish Hall

For more information, contact Susan Driskill @ 270-929-6522

Men’s Group Relaunching! You and I know that we are made for more; for glory, and that God has a mission for our lives. With the constant demands of the world, responsibilities of life and never ending distractions, it is easy for that call to glory to be snuffed out. Proverbs 27:17 states, “As iron sharpens iron, so man sharpens his fellow man.” Next meeting is February 19th from 7:30 till 9 PM. The Men’s Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the KC Hall (7812 Hayes Station Road.) This group is open to ALL men of our community.

Saints of the Week January 27—St Angela Merici, Founder of

the Ursuline Sisters January 28—St Thomas Aquinas, Priest,

Doctor of the Church January 31—St John Bosco

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Greetings from Joe Bland

Drop You Nets and Come After Me

A couple of weeks ago Fr. Brian asked the question; “Can you be a Christian and a non-disciple of Jesus?” Sadly, the answer is yes. It pains me to say that in many churches in many pews there are people that have gone to church their whole life maybe even attended Catholic Schools and are still not a disciple of Jesus. Some national studies have said that as many as 85% of the people sitting in our pews today across the nation have never been evangelized or made a conscious decision to follow Jesus. They have been catechized (taught the faith) and they have the head knowledge of Jesus, but they have never had an encounter with Jesus the risen Lord. They have not made that journey from the head to the heart. These people may even receive the Eucharist and other Sacraments and still not have a relationship with Him. There is an old proverb that says; “Whatever is received is received according to the manner of the receiver.” Or from another proverb: “We receive things not as they are but as we are.” Only the Lord knows what that percentage is for St. Mary of the Woods. The way you judge the success of a parish and their evangelization efforts is the making of disciples.

In the Gospel today Jesus says to Peter and Andrew, “Come after Me.” It’s as if Jesus is walking in another direction and he is telling them to turn around and come after him in a whole new direction. They were the people that were sitting in darkness awaiting the Messiah. We call this metanoia or conversion or literally “turning around”. This was their “drop the nets” moment in their life. One could say this is when everything made sense and they “woke up”. St. Paul says in the letter to the Ephesians 5:14; “Awake O sleeper and rise from the dead and Christ will give you light.”

My question to you today is; “Have you had that encounter with Jesus, have you had that drop your nets moment where you said I’m all in for Jesus?” If you have, I would love to hear that story, someone out there needs to hear your story. My next question is; “If you haven’t had that moment – and it’s okay if you haven’t – would you like to have that moment?” It’s never too late to be all in for Jesus. We are here to help you with that. If you would like to learn more about how to become a disciple of Jesus, I would be glad to help you. Let’s take this parish from a really good parish to an extremely GREAT parish.

Blessings, Joe Bland

Married Couples Retreat

“Growing in Love with One Another; Growing in Love with God” is a retreat for married couples that will take place from Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020. Long-time marriage educators Bridget Brennan and Jerry Shen will bring their gifts in teaching everyday practical skills to equip couples to grow in love and joy with each other and God. A $325 fee per couple includes meals and accommodations at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center (12 miles west of Owensboro on Hwy. 56). Take this time to get away and renew your marriage. To register, call 270-229-0206 or email retreatcenter@maplemount.org or sign up online at ursulinesmsj.org/registration-form-for-sponsored-programs.

Marriage Help Retrouvaille

(pronounced retro-vi) has helped thousands of couples who are disillusioned or even experiencing misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for the January program beginning with a weekend on Jan 31, 2020, call the Family Life office at 270-683-1545, or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org.

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Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Sunday Night Schedule: 9-12th Grades January 26 TBA @ Horn CC, 5-7 PM February 2 No Sunday Night Gathering Super Bowl Sunday February 9 Valentine’s Day: Spread the Love @ HCC, 5-7 PM

Lazarus Retreat What: As we journey through the Story of Laz-arus, we truly see what it means to be dead in this world and called to life in Jesus. This retreat is an

intentional invitation to life in Jesus Christ.

Details: Open to all 9-12th Grade students. Anyone interested in attending the Lazarus Retreat should contact the parish office as each parish is limited to sending five youth. Cost is $50, however scholar-ships are available to those in need. Talk to Jessy to apply.

Horn Community Center Horn Center Memberships Standard Memberships $10 per month $115 for year Premium Memberships $15 per month $175 for year Please email chris.tyson@stmarywoods.com if you would like a membership or have any questions about the facility.

Open Gym Open Gym today in the Horn Community Center from 3-5 pm SMWS-THS Free; Premium Members Free; Students $1; Adults $3

Young Adult Discipleship Groups We all long to be known, to be supported, to have an identity. Having authentic community requires those who have encountered

Jesus to drop their nets and eagerly accept His invitation to follow Him. The Young Adults from St Mary of the Woods desire to take this next step and begin creating spaces for intentional communities to form in order for the young adults in this area to grow deeper in our faith and personal relationships. We are excited to partner with ID 9:16 (www.id916.com) this year to help us accomplish that goal. ID 9:16’s mission is to form Young Adult’s into intentional disciples of Jesus by giving them the tools to build, maintain and grow a young adult community. The goal is NOT separate Young Adults from their parish, but to foster an environment of growth and formation that will empower them to be become more active in their parish community. During Lent we will form “Discipleship Groups ”will be small group faith communities who aim to gather twice a month to share life together. This will be a time to grow personally and share your story, struggles and triumphs with other young adults. Each group will also engage a video series on Discipleship to help them begin conversations about what it means to follow Jesus, how to live a life of Discipleship and all the struggles and questions these topics give rise to. These groups are open to all Young Adults–no matter where you are at in your faith life. Will meet whenever and however; customizable for each group. If you are interested in being a part of a Discipleship Group, please contact jessy.bennett@stmarywoods.com.

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St Mary of the Woods Weddings

April 18 - Dylan Hardesty &

Abby Roby 6PM

May 16 - Jeff Isenberg & Bridget Gray 6PM

June 6 - Luke Fulkerson & Abby Johnson 6PM

June 20 - Evan Schrecker & Sara Boehman 6PM

July 11 - David Ball & Marla Bennett 6PM

September 19 - Austin Goetz & Kaitlin Bandy 6PM

St. Mary’s Community Outreach News

Pitino Shelter Kitchen - Feb 1, 15 The January recipient for St. Mary’s Community Outreach will be our local St Vincent DePaul. They are in need of the following: personal care items( shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products,) misc. first aid supplies, shaving items, toilet paper, paper towels. Please place items inside the bins located at entrances of Church. Thanks for your generosity!! 

BUDGET NEWS Checking Balance 203,154.78 Weekly Parish Budget Needs 22,075.70 Building & Grounds Fund 17,227.56 Cemetery Checking 13,233.00 Cemetery Savings 90,931.06 Tuition Assistance 31,373.00 THS Endowment Fund 754,000.00 SMWS Endowment Fund 14,509.00 Build It Now Balance Due 257,247.00 Stained Glass Restoration 18,029.00

If you have Celiac Disease and/or are gluten intolerant, please see Fr. Brian before Mass so you may fully participate in Holy Communion with our parish family. Thank you.

BULLETIN BITES “Come after me and I will make you

fishers of men.” The Deadliest Catch is a popular “reality” program. It features the men who fish for crabs in the frigid waters of the Bering Sea. The rough seas, cold weather and heavy equipment can be dangerous, and sometimes deadly. Fishing on the Sea of Galilee may not be as deadly but it was difficult and demanding. It may be understandable that when Jesus called Simon (called Peter), Andrew, James and John to leave their nets and become “fishers of men” they jumped at the chance. But they actually did not give up one to accept the other. They continued their livelihood of fishing the sea as they followed Jesus and learned from his words and example how to lead others to a greater awareness of the love of a great and generous God - to be “fishers of men.” Through his call to Peter and the others Jesus calls us to learn from him to use all of the talents, abilities and gifts God has given us to be “fishers of men” - to lead others to Him. In many ways that can be more challenging than fishing for crabs in the Bering Sea.

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1/19 Regular Sunday Collection 17,228.00 Online Reg Sunday Collection 2,740.00

Total Reg Sunday Collection 19,968.00 Riney Family Collection 10,416.25

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Parish Grief Ministry Our Parish Grief Ministry will facilitate a once a month gathering on Sat mornings. The next session is scheduled for Sat., Feb 1st at 10AM in long trail activity room of the Parish Office. 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.

Sunday Connection Today’s Gospel describes the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (called the Synoptic Gospels), Jesus’ public ministry begins after his baptism by John the Baptist and after his retreat to the desert where he was tempted by the devil. When Jesus returns from the desert, he hears that John has been arrested.

The first part of today’s Gospel places Jesus’ ministry in the context of the writings of the prophet, Isaiah. Matthew wants to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies given to the people of Israel, and he refers to Isaiah to do so. Isaiah says that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Galilee, the land of the Gentiles. When Jesus begins to preach in Galilee, Matthew points to his ministry as a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, proof that Jesus is the Messiah.

When Jesus called his first disciples, the Gospel tells us that the fishermen (Peter and Andrew, James and John) dropped everything to follow Jesus immediately. Yet this Gospel tells us little about the prior experience that the fishermen had of Jesus. Did they know him? Had they heard him preach? What kind of person must Jesus have been to invoke such a response? We can imagine that Jesus was a powerful presence to elicit a response as immediate and complete as these first disciples gave.

The Gospel concludes with a description of the ministry that Jesus begins in Galilee. Jesus inaugurates the Kingdom of God with his work. He teaches in the synagogue and preaches the kingdom. His ability to cure people’s diseases and illness is a sign of the kingdom. In Jesus’ ministry, we already begin to see the Kingdom of God among us.

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, Feb 2nd. Stop by & spend some time getting to know others in the parish while enjoying some great donuts. Gluten free option now available upon request.

Whitesville Historical Society Artifact Show

1st Annual Native American Artifact Show. Saturday, February 1, 2020

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Come view local collectors finds and bring

your own finds for age and information! Donations appreciated.

Tax Site Trinity High School tax site opens up Monday, February 3rd @3:30 p.m. We will be open every Monday (3:30-7:30 p.m.) until Spring Break. We have our same faithful volunteer preparers returning plus a few new faces. We had our best year ever last year, come help us make it even better this year. The income limit for our program is $66,000. We have no limit for seniors, those with disabilities and military. If your income is close to the limit come on in & check with Connie Morgan or Katie Williams, we still can probably help you. This service is totally free. Our wait time is not nearly as long as some of the bigger sites and we do have a drop off service available. We have three different prize programs for those who choose to save even $50 of their refund. WIN NOW, WIN LATER, WIN AGAIN! Contact Katie Williams (270-315-1124 ) or Connie Aud Morgan (270-993-9233) if you have questions.

The Family of James W Howard would like to thank our church family and the community of Whitesville for their outpouring of love and support during our loss. Thank you all for the beautiful dinner that was prepared and for all the food brought to the funeral home. We are truly blessed to be a part of this wonderful community. God bless you all, keep us in your prayers. The Howard Family

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