Mass Schedule:

St. Stephen Cathedral Monday-Friday: 7:00AM and 12:05PM Saturday: 9:00AM and 5:00PM Sunday: 7:00AM 9:00AM and 11:00AM Holy Days: 7:00AM and 12:05PM

Blessed Sacrament Chapel (602 Sycamore Street) Sunday: 10:00AM

Membership in Parish: We give a hearty welcome to all new families moving into our parish. Please register in the Office as soon as possible. Those who plan to move from our parish community are requested to inform us.

Bulletin Material Deadline: Friday, 8:00AM, in writing, ten days in advance of publication. Deadline firm. Earlier deadline applies when holidays occur.

Sacraments:

Baptism: Baptisms are usually celebrated during one of the regularly scheduled Masses. Parents are encouraged to call the parish office before the birth of their child to make an appointment for instructions.

Marriage: Couples wishing to share their lives with one another in sacramental Marriage are asked to call the Office for an appointment with one of the priests. The first appointment must be scheduled at least six (6) months before the proposed date of marriage.

Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated communally two times a year, during Advent and Lent. Other opportunities for reconciliation are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30AM and 4:00-5:00PM on the Thursday before First Friday, and by appointment anytime.

Office/Rectory: 270-683-6525 Fax: 270-683-3621 Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 270-926-4741 Cathedral Preschool: 270-926-1652

Most Rev. William F. Medley, Diocese of Owensboro

Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Bishop Emeritus

610 Locust Street Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-2130

www.ststephencathedral.org www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral

St. Stephen Cathedral

APRIL 12, 2015

Mission Statement

The Catholic Community of St. Stephen Cathedral serves as the Mother Church for the Diocese of Owensboro to welcome, evangelize and worship in the name of Jesus Christ.

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† LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for APRIL 18-19, 2015 † THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (B)

5:00PM MASS

Altar Servers ........................................ John Augenstein, Jacob Warren

Lectors ................................................ Máire McCormick, Bill Goetz Min. Host. ................................ Denise Payne, Sue Gough, Helen Miles Min. Cup ................... Larry and Gene Lyon, Chris and Vickie Warren, Min. Hosp ............ Doug and Cheryl Hayden, Jess and Nora Mattingly, Bill Lanham, Eddie Byrne Voc. Min ........................................................................ Janice Greene 7:00AM MASS

Altar Server .................................................................... Eddie O’Bryan Lectors ... ...................................... Robin Hoffman, Glenn E. Thompson Min. Host. .............................................................................. Art Hodde Min. Cup ............................................ Deacon Dirck and Chona Curry Min. Hosp ......... Dennis Weafer, Norman Froehlich, Charlie Winstead, Lottie Miller, LaWanna Brand, Volunteer Voc. Min .................................................. Norman and Joan Froehlich

9:00AM MASS Children Lit ....................... Lisa Sullivan, Caitlin Sullivan, Natalie Ellis Altar Servers .............................................. Christian and Keaton Leigh Lectors .................................................... Jerry Kuntz and Leslie Kuntz Min. Host . Sr. Anthonia Asayoma, Sr. Consolata Ujemweh, Dick Booth Min. Cup . ......... Cindy Mahoney, Jill Leigh, George and Margaret Frey Min. Hosp ....................... B. J. Booth, Mark Osborne, Elmo Thompson, Matt Steele, Glenn Calhoun, Gayle Welsh Voc. Min ............................................... John and Marla Storm Family 11:00AM MASS Altar Servers ............................................... Olivia and Elizabeth Yañez Lectors .................................................... Heley Fitzgerald, Joan Perry Min. Host ....................... Brenda Clark, Matt Fitzgerald, Janet Murphy Min. Cup ....... Peggy Clark, Keith Howard, John Calhoun, Kate Abney Min. Hosp ...................... Jim Ivey, David Weafer, Ray and Darcy Purk, Gene Higdon, Volunteer Voc. Min .............................................................................. Joan Perry

I. Basilio Az Cuc, during this his third year at St. Meinrad School of Theology, has been here at St. Ste-phen Cathedral most every Wednesday, 4:00-8:00PM, in addition to being here one weekend a month. The Diocese of Owensboro announces the ordination of Basilio Az Cuc to the Order of Diaconate through the invocation of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands. You are invited to this ordination on Satur-day, April 18, at 10:00AM at St. Stephen Cathedral. (There will be no 9:00AM Mass on this day; come to the ordination.)

II. Jubilee Year of Mercy! Calling on the global Roman Catholic Church to take up his central message of compassion, Pope Francis has announced that he is convoking a Jubilee Year to be called the “Holy Year of Mercy.” Since 1300, the Catholic Church has called a Jubilee Year every 25 or 50 years. This Jubilee Year of Mercy begins December 8, 2015 and concludes with the Feast of Christ the King, November 20, 2016.

III. Easter Joy and Gratitude! The Triduum and Easter services were wonderful celebrations. Thanks to the Art and Environment Committee (Kathy Rasp, Patrick Clary, Mary Ann O’Bryan, Sr. Sharon Mil-ler, Mary Horn) for transforming our church from the season of Lent to the Easter season. We extend grat-itude to our music ministers, Eucharistic Ministers, servers, lectors, ushers and hospitality ministers: all under the direction of Michael Conley, Director of Liturgy and Music. Gratitude to the helpers of Amy Payne, who coordinated the post-Easter vigil reception. Many, many others contributed in big and small ways to make things work for the good of our community. Thank you!

IV. Automated Giving: A good way to be consistent and put the Lord first is to set up your tithe as an au-tomatic transfer of funds (ATF). I started this several years ago and I love it, because it puts the Lord first and I do not have to wonder if I have written the check. In addition, it honors my obligation to the church when I am on vacation. Think about it. Talk about it. Pray about it.

V. VOCARE 2015: Reserve Friday, September 18, at 5:00PM at the Owensboro Convention Center. VOCARE (Latin for To Call) is an event to celebrate vocations to priesthood and religious life in our Dio-cese of Owensboro. Yes, this falls on the eve of our SSC Festival!

In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry

† PASTOR’S CORNER †

COME AND SEE!

“He is not here; for he has been raised… Come, see the place where he lay.” “Come and see!” In every human situation, marked by frailty, sin and death, the Good News is no mere matter of words, but a testimony to unconditional and faithful love.

Pope Francis

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS

Parish Birthdays from April 12-19

Clarie Augenstein, Brian Behnke, Mary Ann Calhoun, Tyler Carrico, Joshua Castlen, Jade Denson, Sherrie Hancock, Cecilia Hemingway, Regina Lewis, Dana McFarland, Wathen Medley, Maya Montalvo, Dick Murphy, Jennifer Payne, Bill Payne, An-dry Rakotoniaina, Aleah Sanders, Alexis Storm, Meghan Van Bussum, Taran Wells, Carrie Wieder, Mel Windle.

THIS WEEK’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their anniversary a very happy and blessed Anniversary.

12--Jim and Donna Duffy, 31 years 13--Archie and Angela Clark, 60 years 15--B. J. and Paula Booth, 26 years Gene and Mary Alice Higdon, 63 years 17--Lewis and Dana Breeden, 11 years

WORD OF LIFE

Human life finds itself most vulnerable when it enters the world and when it leaves the realm of time to embark upon eternity. The word of God frequently repeats the call to show care and re-spect, above all where life is undermined by sickness and old age.

Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae, no. 6) Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

We continue our prayers for our newly initiated members, the neophytes, as they grow in their un-derstanding of the Mysteries of Faith. Please keep them in prayer.

Perhaps you know someone who has expressed interest in you as a Catholic. Invite them to come and learn more about Ca-tholicism. There is an open-door to all who are casually curi-ous, seriously seeking or firmly committed to becoming Catho-lic. Now is an excellent time to inquire. Our RCIA process is a year-round experience. It does not have a beginning or ending date, like a school year calendar.

RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM in the parish Media Center. On April 15, Fr. Jerry Riney will present the topic “Conversion, A Lifelong Process.” Come share your faith and explore Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, or donna.murphy@pastoral.org.

INTERESTED IN CATHOLIC MEDIA CREATIONS?

Do you know a saint? Can you get a witness? Seriously, if you know of someone who is a heroic witness, send an email to fr.mccarty@lolekproductions.com. Visit lolekproductions.com.

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

Faith Formation Classes resume next weekend, April 19. Enjoy the break, but find time to share faith and the joy of Easter.

FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT/CHILD MEETING

Those preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and their parents will meet on Monday, April 13, at 6:30PM in the Com-munity Center.

CONFIRMATION FORMATION

Confirmation Formation continues with our eighth gathering Wednesday, April 15, 6:00-8:00PM in the Youth House. Laura Mathis will be facilitating this session on “The Holy Spir-it.” The Lyon family is providing a snack.

MAY PROCESSION AND CORONATION OF MARY

Our May procession will follow the 9:00AM Mass on Sunday, May 3. Those not attending the 9:00AM Mass can join us near the grotto at 10:00AM. For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, or donna.murphy@pastoral.org or Kathryn Crowe, 270-313-0245.

YOUTH GROUP

I hope everyone had a good Easter celebration. I am sure many of you are in your Spring Break, so we will not have Youth Group this Sunday, April 12. I want to tell you an old story of the boy who stood on a sidewalk, waiting on a bus. A man walking by spotted the boy and gave him some gentle instruction. “Son,” he said, “if you are waiting on the bus, you need to move to the street corner. That’s where the bus stops for passengers.” “It’s OK,” said the boy. “I’ll just wait right here, and the bus will stop for me.”

The man repeated his argument, but the boy never moved. Just then, the bus appeared. Amazingly, the bus pulled over to where the boy stood, and the child hopped on. The man on the sidewalk stood speechless. The boy turned around in the door-way and said, “Mister, I knew the bus would stop here, be-cause the bus driver is my dad!” When you’ve got a family relationship with the bus driver, you don’t need a bus stop. If your mother is a US Senator, you won’t need an appointment to slip into her office. If you’ve given your heart to the King of Kings, you’re in a royal family of unspeakable proportions. Let us continue to grow in our relationship with our Lord. God bless you all. Fr. Suneesh

CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL BOXTOPS

It is so exciting to find the envelopes with Box-tops that you have saved for us. We really ap-preciate the support from the parish!

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Mary Kay Adams Kim Alexander Bettye Aull Donald Axley Don Beard Alice Bittel Bennie Blandford Sam Booth Howard Brown Jeremy Brown Gloria Cecil Larry Cecil Tony Clayton Richard Clouse George Collignon Ruth Ann Cureton Albert Dant Beverly Emmick Wilma Fenwick Dick/Chris Flaherty Robert M. Galloway George A. Hagan

George/Sandra Hagan Ben Hartz Sharlene Hatfield Virginia Hawkins Barry Hearth Sylvia Heflin Margie Hill Mary Houle Mary Hudson Jackie Jaskolski Ronnie Jones Mary Kelley Cinda Kost Regina Lewis Hallie Lott Henry Luckett Haley Mahoney Cecelia McCarty Merici Millay Margaret Mills Olivia Murphy Lucy Neal

Charles C. Norris Imogene Parker Amy Payne Bill Payne Wanda Payne Ed Pickett Theresa Potts Lee Ranburger Linda Ranburger Theresa Ray Dianne Reynolds Virginia Roberts Lee Schemmel Iona Simon Fr. John Thomas Louise Thompson Isabella Wardrip Dwayne Wells Carrie Wieder Mel Windle

Sick Friends/Relatives Justin Alexander, grandson of Ann Curtis; Donnie Aull; Paula Baysinger, sister of Doris Niehaus; Bruce Bennett, nephew of David Millay; Rick Bennett; Irvin Clark; Tom Dixon, nephew of Agatha Lindemann; Carol Flum, mother of Kathy Rasp; Janice Foster; Dana Hagan; Travis Hagan; Dove Haire, daughter of Sharlene Hatfield; Ben Halbig, grandson of Dan/Sally Halbig; David Hall; Sammy Hay-wood, brother-in-law of Marshall/Debbie Reynolds; Dorothy Hender-son; Pat Horrell; James Horace Johnson, father of Todd Johnson; Charlotte Kerpon, sister of Denise Payne; Viola Kieser, aunt of Doris Niehaus; Joyce Kirby, wife of John Kirby; Pam Kirtley; Trina Mack; Rosalie McCarty, mother of Greg McCarty; Cheryl Millay; Larry Millay; P J. Miller; Randy Malone, son of Glenda Crump; John/Sue Mudd, sister and brother-in-law of Sharlene Hatfield; Jeremy Ralph; Mike/Faye Riney; Anne Ryan; Neil Schade; Roger Lynn Simon, son of Iona Simon; Mary Smith, aunt of Lorraine McFarland; Sabrina Sparks; Gayle Strehl; Marcelene Taylor; Mary Terry; Paul Thomp-son, brother of Patsy Clayton; Ann Vaughan, mother of Fr. John Vaughan; Beverly Velotta, aunt of Brenda Clark; Taylor Volk; Mar-cus Wheeler; and Jennifer Weihe, daughter-in-law of Pat Taylor; John/Paula Yevincy.

PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED

Please pray for those who have recently died, espe-cially Barbara Norris, cousin of Charles “Boots” Norris; Helen Gordon; Jim Mueller, husband of Jill Mueller; Margaret Jane Lee, daughter of Ann Wathen and sister of Frank Wathen and Joe Wathen.

Pray, also, for those who are in the process of dying. May the souls of all our beloved dead rest in God’s peace.

Names in bold are those currently in the hospital. Please let us know when a name may be removed.

PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES

Carmel Home-Mary C. Kelley, Sallie Johnson, Teresa Townsley, Mary Elsie O’Bryan, Margaret Smith, Mary Howell, Nina Van Bus-sum, Millie Fell, Mary Osborne. Owensboro Place-Bettye Aull. Wel-lington Parc-Hazel McMahan, Mary Tichenor, Harold Ward, Edith Oskin. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Rosedale–Ursula Coogan. One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder. Signature Hillcrest Care-Mary Taylor, Betty Sapp. Fern Terrace-Bertha Horrell. Hermitage-Virginia Roberts, Mary Osborne. Heritage Place-Jackie Jaskolski, Charles Sims. Morning Pointe (Lexington)-Doris Schwartz.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

PLENARY INDULGENCE for DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

In a decree dated August 3, 2002, the Apostolic Penitentiary announced that Mercy Sunday be enriched by a plenary indulgence.

The plenary indulgence is granted (under the usual conditions of a sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and a prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on Divine Mercy Sunday, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, recite the Our Father and the Creed, and also adding a devout prayer(e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!).

EASTER FLOWER OFFERINGS

We thank all of our donors for this expression of faith and love.

Names recently submitted are: Ann Bresler, Brandon Dollins, Louis Edge, Martin Keller, Bernard and Jane Payne, Ed Wells.

CULTIVATING THE ARTS AT THE CATHEDRAL

Next Sunday, April 19, at 4:00PM, the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert at the Cathedral. This is a great way to celebrate Easter joy. If you are able to help offset the $6,000 price tag on this event, it would be greatly appreciat-ed! The Marketing and Communications Committee has done a direct mail fundraising appeal for assistance from individuals and couples who may be able to contribute. Please make checks payable to St. Stephen Cathedral and write OSO on the memo line. Contact Joey Beatty at the parish office, 270-683-6525, or John Wright, 270-929-1465, for more information. There will be no collection during the event. Come and bring a friend! It is not often that we have the Symphony come to us!

REVENUES vs EXPENSES Fiscal Year July 2014 - June 2015

COLLECTIONS Needed Received 4/5/2015 $ 19,066.00 $ 19,934.00

Month-to-date: 4/5 $ 19,066.00 $ 19,934.00 YTD 7/14-6/15 $ 743,574.00 $ 685,230.95

TOTAL REVENUE/EXPENSES YTD @ 03-31-15

Actual Income $ 799,723.06 Expenses $ 767,810.93 Over/Under $ 31,912.13

PRESCHOOL Income $ 165,269.55 Expenses $ 145,858.48 Over/Under $ 19,411.07

RESTORATION AND RENEWAL

Income: $ 4,003.87 Principal Interest Dio Loan Pmnt $ - $ - $ - Dio Loan Blnc $ 269,787.21

Month-to-Date @ 04-05-15

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ADORERS NEEDED

Carmel Home is in need of adorers (full time and subs). Please call Marti Castlen at 270-929-5839.

SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP

A Suicide Support Group meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Sts. Joseph and Paul Youth House, 311 Bol-ivar Street.

OPEN POSITION

Blessed Sacrament Chapel, a parish of approximately 60 fami-lies, has an opening for Parish Life Coordinator. Contact Fr. Jerry Riney, 270-683-6525 or Veronica Wilhite, 270-926-4741.

Check out our local Catholic Radio at 107.9FM. Tune in week nights at 8:30PM

to say the Rosary with Bishop Medley.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION

The Divine Mercy Sunday celebration at Blessed Mother Parish will be April 12, at 1:30PM. The speaker is Dr. Robert Stack-pole, STD, Director of John Paul II Institute of Divine Mercy. All are invited.

DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO PASTORAL PLAN

In preparation for a Diocese of Owensboro Pastoral Plan, Bish-op Medley seeks your input and invites your participation at the first of three rounds of Broad Consultation Sessions to be held across the diocese. Your input will be conveyed to Bishop Medley in a report submitted by the Steering Committee at the conclusion of all consultation sessions.

The First Round of Broad Consultation Session held in Owens-boro will be Tuesday, April 21, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 6:00-8:00PM. The Hispanic Broad Consultation Session held in Owensboro will be Sunday, April 12, at Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish, 2:00-4:00PM

CARD/BUNCO PARTY

You are invited to the Daughters of Isabella Card/Bunco Party at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall on Thursday, April 16, 10:00AM-2:00PM. A donation of

$7 includes lunch. Contact Sheila Thompson, Past Regent Daughters of Isabella, 270-683-2397.

EVENING PRAYER for CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS

Evening Prayer will be offered for the intention of all impacted by abuse, especially within the Church on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30PM at Holy Name of Jesus Parish (511 Second Street, Hen-derson). Bishop Medley invites everyone to join him as he leads the faithful in prayer for abuse prevention efforts and for healing for those who have been harmed by abuse, whether directly or indirectly. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Please keep this intention in your prayers.

CHURCH ETIQUETTE

Arrive early and leave AFTER the last song. Park in designated spaces. Be hospitable to everyone, in the church building and in the

parking lot. Reach out a helpful hand to our handicapped worshipers. Turn off all electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, etc.). No chewing gum, food or drink inside the main church. Please remember that what we wear to church really does

matter, especially to others of all ages and backgrounds. Dress respectfully, as if you’re going to share a meal with someone important (and no one is more important than God).

Please make use of the parish childcare facilities when possi-ble (9:00AM Mass).

Bring only soft (noiseless) toys. Parents, please encourage your child to take care of bodily

needs before or after Mass, thus cutting down on the traffic flow during the celebration.

Use your “church voice” before, during and after Mass. To allow others to pray in silence, please save loud conversa-tions for outside the worship space.

In a spirit of hospitality, please fill the church from the front to the back, from the center of the pew to the aisles.

To avoid distractions during Mass, ushers have been instruct-ed to seat late-comers while the assembly is standing (Be on time! Arrive early!).

During Mass, please keep a spirit of reverence; be as attentive as possible.

Be aware that fellow parishioners have come to Mass to en-counter Christ and to deepen their faith. Our participation at Mass deepens and enriches the Eucharist. Our lack of partici-pation demeans and diminishes our central act of worship.

Your active participation at the Liturgy makes a difference to those around you. Respond! Sing! Be attentive!

Clean up your Church. Pick up Kleenex and Cheerios and place them in proper receptacles. Help others as well. This is a place of worship and prayerfulness. Let’s make it so in all our words and deeds.

Thanks, parents, for supervising and keeping a watchful eye on your child(ren) in The Fr. Vaughan Community Center during coffee and donuts and other gatherings outside of Mass.

WELCOME SUNDAY

There will be donuts and fruit/refreshments at all the Sunday Masses. Deacon Curry will be availa-ble for parishioners with any questions.

YOUR MONTHLY DATE NIGHT!

Please join us Friday, April 17, for our next Covenant of Love Date Night on at Immacu-late Parish Hall from 6:30-8:30PM. Open to

all married and engaged couples, the evening is free and child-care is provided. Wine and snacks are provided, but all are wel-come to BYOB. Please bring your friends. This month, we will draw for the free weekend trip to Gatlinburg, so come and enter your name in the raffle one last time in the raffle! Visit Face-book for more details. RSVP by Monday, April 13, to Haley and Matt Fitzgerald, 270-993-1111, or Selina and Stephen Mey-er, 270-485-2319.

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A VOCATION VISTA

Jesus, by his Resurrection, gives us joy: the joy of being Christians, the joy of following him closely, the joy of taking the road of the beati-tudes, the joy of being with him. Many times we are either startled when this joy comes to meet us, or we are full of fear: either we believe we are seeing a ghost, or we think that Jesus is a way of acting; indeed, we say “We are Christians and we have to do it this way!” Rather, we should ask ourselves: Do you speak with Jesus? Do you tell him: Jesus, I believe that you are alive, that you are risen, that you are close to me, that you will not abandon me?

Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

SUNDAY, April 12— SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: SEASONAL PROPER WELCOME SUNDAY Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM

MONDAY, April 13—St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM PSS: II Finance Cmte Mtg, Office, 12:00PM

First Communion Parents/Child Mtg, Com Ctr, 6:30PM

TUESDAY, April 14—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

WEDNESDAY, April 15—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM Mkt Cmte, Office, 5:00PM Confirmation Mtg, Youth House, 6:00PM RCIA, Media Ctr, 6:00PM Choir (Adult), Church, 6:00PM

THURSDAY, April 16—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

Rosary Makers, Media Ctr, 10:30AM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Office, 10:30AM Adult FF Mts, Media Ctr, 6:30PM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Media Ctr, 7:00PM

FRIDAY, April 17—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

SATURDAY, April 18—Easter Weekday NO Mass at 9:00AM No Confessions Transitional Deacon Ordination, Church, 10:00AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM Hein/Janiak Wedding, Church, 7:00PM

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SUNDAY, April 19— THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM SPACE, Com Ctr, 2:00PM Owensboro Symphony Concert, Church, 4:00PM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM

Sunday, April 19

Sat 5:00PM Margaret Stecher † Sun 7:00AM People of the Parish 9:00AM Marybelle Darnell † 11:00AM Nathan Reffitt

7:00AM Mon Dick Henry † Tues Ben and Mark Missig Wed Patrick Mountain † Thur Betty Kelley † Fri Sue Riney †

12:05PM David Tooley † Drury Howard † Mr./Mrs. V.J. Steele, Sr. † Richard, Gertie, Dot Kurz † Ray Rhodes †

Sat 9:00AM Mary Imogene Thompson † ***************************************************************************************************

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EUCHARISTIC MEDITATION

“Today the Lord also shows us his glori-ous wounds and his heart, an inexhausti-ble source of light and truth, of love and forgiveness.

“The Heart of Christ! His ‘Sacred Heart’ has given men everything: redemption,

salvation, sanctification. Through the mystery of this wounded heart, the restorative tide of God's merciful love continues to spread over the men and women of our time. Here alone can those who long for true and lasting happiness find its secret.

“‘Jesus, I trust in you.’ This prayer, dear to so many of the devout, clearly expresses the attitude with which we too would like to abandon ourselves trustfully in your hands, O Lord, our only Savior. You are burning with the desire to be loved and those in tune with the sentiments of your heart learn how to build the new civilization of love. A simple act of abandon-ment is enough to overcome the barriers of darkness and sor-row, of doubt and desperation. The rays of your divine mercy restore hope, in a special way, to those who feel overwhelmed by the burden of sin.

“Fixing our weak gaze on the divine Savior’s face, we would like to repeat: ‘Jesus, I trust in you.’ Now and for ever. Amen.

Saint John Paul II, “Homily,” April 22, 2001 Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

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Pastor ........................................ Fr. Jerry Riney (jerry.riney@pastoral.org) Associate Pastor Fr.Suneesh Mathew,HGN(suneesh.mathew@pastoral.org) Permanent Deacon ........ Dr. Dirck Curry, D.O. (dirck.curry3@gmail.com) Director of Faith Formation Donna Murphy (donna.murphy@pastoral.org) Business Manager ....... Joseph (Joey) Beatty(joey.beatty@pastoral.org)

Pastoral Associate (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) ......... Veronica Wilhite Director of Music ............. Michael E. Conley(mike.conley@pastoral.org) Cathedral Preschool .................... Pam Weafer(pam.weafer@pastoral.org) Office Assistant............... Ruth Ann Carrico(ruthann.carrico@pastoral.org) Director of Buildings/Grounds ...............................................................

† PARISH STAFF †

† PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL †

† PARISH MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS † Worship Committee Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ministers of Hospitality Altar Servers Gift Bearers Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Children’s Liturgy Vocation Prayer Altar Society Music Ministries Art/Environment Christian Initiation Faith Formation *Children *Adults Youth Group Catholic Young Adults Men’s Group Sunday Scripture Sharing Sponsor Couples School Board Rep

LITURGY and WORSHIP

Michael E. Conley Michael E. Conley Eddie O’Bryan Rosemary Payne Fr. Suneesh Mathew Mary Beth Hurley Michael E. Conley Bettye Aull Michael E. Conley Kathy Rasp

EDUCATION

Donna Murphy Donna Murphy Haley Fitzgerald Fr. Suneesh Mathew Robin Tomes Randy Clemens Tom and Amy Payne Ken Heichelbech Fr. Jerry Riney John Wright

270-683-6525 270-683-6525 270-240-4087 270-683-7134 270-683-6525 270-684-5211 270-683-6525 270-315-6465 270-683-6525 270-683-6525

270-683-6525 270-683-6525 270-993-1111 270-683-6525 270-683-1545 270-686-7739 270-685-2391 270-683-6525 270-685-2550

K-3 Campus …… 270-684-7583 Middle School …….270-683-0480 4-6 Campus ……270-683-6989 High School ………270-684-3215

† CATHOLIC SCHOOLS †

† FROM THE EDITOR †

Bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by 8:00AM Friday to Ruthann.Carrico@pastoral.org. These announcements will be for the bulletin which will be printed the following Monday. Deadline is firm. Use of graphics/color at discretion of editor. Articles over 150 words must be submitted as a copy-ready flyer. Flyers need prior approval and are published on a first-come, first-published basis.

Christy Ellis, Chair ...................... 270-314-8892 Matt Fitzgerald, Vice Chair ........ 270-922-8111 Margie Ebelhar, Secretary ........... 270-926-4481 Ronald Bornander(Buildings/Gr) 270-925-4406

Teresa Brown(Com/Family Enr) . 270-925-3039 John Calhoun(Lit/Worship) ......... 270-316-9102 Haley Fitzgerald(Education) ....... 270-993-1111 Mark Heinz(Social Concerns) ..... 270-315-1405

Bo Ivey(Communications) ........ 270-314-5421 John McNulty(Steward/R&R) ... 270-570-7500 Lottie Miller(Finance) ............... 270-316-3274

Social Concerns Cmt St. Vincent de Paul St. Benedict’s Shelter Stephen Ministry “ Habitat for Humanity

Parish Health Group Parish Newsletter “ Parish Photographer Parish Outreach/Cards Hospital Outreach Funeral Meal Support “ “ “ “ Bereavement Support Welcoming Cmt

Finance Cmt Marketing/Hospitality Buildings/Grounds

SOCIAL CONCERNS

Cindy Bornander Harry Bellew Cindy Bornander Bill Kelley Joan Perry Mark Heinz COMMUNITY/FAM

ENRICHMENT Deacon Dirck Curry Katie Pagan Taylor West Rob Abney Dottie Riney Helen Miles Sue Gough Lisa Taylor Gene Lyon Mary Lou Greene Michael Conley Marianna Robinson Fr. Jerry Riney

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St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool is a loving learning center where each child is a special gift. Call 270-926-1652. Visit www.cathedralpreschool.com.

† CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL †

† MINISTRY to the SICK † Hospital/Nursing Home...Please notify the Parish Office upon admis-sion of a family member into any hospital or nursing home. Anointing of the Sick...Any parishioner who is ill may request the anointing by calling the Office. Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally every six months. Communion...Any homebound parishioner wishing to receive Com-munion is asked to call the Parish Office at 683-6525.

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