LITURGY SCHEDULE Week iv Of the Psalter

Saturday, March 30 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Rosary………………….……….6:00 pm Vigil Mass……………..…..…...6:30 pm Delores Fiallos + by Eduardo & Lorna Pavon

Sunday, March 31 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Jos 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Mass ……................................8:00 am Holy Hour………………….…...4:00 pm Bobby Pawlawski + by Rhonda Pawlawski Don Frazier + by Mary Ann Frazier

Monday, April 1 Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 No Scheduled Mass

Tuesday, April 2 St. Francis of Paola Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Mass @ SH………………………….8:00 am

Wednesday, April 3 Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Mass……….……..……….…...…....6:00 pm Fr. Paul Powell + Parish Council Meeting After Mass

Thursday, April 4 St. Isidore

Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Mass @ St. Henry…………….8:00 am Penance Service @ SS………6:30 pm

Friday, April 5 St. Vincent Ferrer

First Friday Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Mass………………………..…..7:00 am Phyllis Ethridge + by James Ethridge

Stations of Cross……………....7:30 am Adoration…………..…...7:30—3:00 pm Divine Mercy/Rosary………….2:00 pm NO Fish Fry SH

Saturday, April 6 First Saturday Mass………….…….9:00 am Dawn Cunningham by Keith & Theresa Washer

Rosary………………….……….6:00 pm Vigil Mass……………..…..…...6:30 pm Mae Wallace + by Joann Harvey K of C Dinner Theatre @ SH.……..6:30 pm

Sunday, April 7 Fifth Sunday of Lent Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 Mass ……................................8:00 am Mass @ SH…………………..10:30 am Pot Luck after Mass—Penance Ser 1:00 pm Holy Hour………………….…...4:00 pm Parishioners

Choir Practice Sundays after Mass

Reconciliation Saturdays at 5:45 pm

Or any time by Appointment

St. Stephen Catholic Church CADIZ, KY

March 31, 2019 fourth Sunday of lent

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ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1698 Canton Road, Cadiz, KY 42211

(270) 522-3801 office or (270) 522-3901 fax, 270-316-2645 Fr. Greg Trawick ststephencath387@bellsouth.net

web address: http://ststephencc.com/ Office Hours: Mon -Closed, Tuesday — Friday 8:30 —12:30

GOSPEL SUMMARY Today’s Gospel is the well-known story of the prodigal son who begged for his share of the family inheritance. He took his fortune to a far away place and quickly spent all he had on his personal pleasures. He was completely broke when a serious famine struck the area and he was forced to tend pigs, an occupation prohibited to Jewish people. As he tended the pigs, he hungered for their scraps and realized that his fa-ther’s slaves lived better than he did. It was then that he decided to return home, not as a son, but as a hired hand. So happy was the man’s father when he saw his son return that he celebrated with all sorts of signs of honor. The father’s older son, however, was very displeased with the way his father treated his brother, claiming that he had always been there working like a slave for his father. Never once had the father celebrated with this son. The father explained that the older son had always been with him and obedient. It was cause to rejoice, however, that his other son had been lost, but now was found.

PARISH LIFE Pastor: Fr. Gregory Trawick greg.trawick@pastoral.org 270-316-2645

Deacon: Randy Potempa 270-252-4738

Secretary: Dean Duncan ststephencath387@bellsouth.net

Music Director: Angie Thome 270-767-8979 or 270-519-3007

Parish Nurse: Joyce Kotarek 270-498-0599

Parish Pastoral Council: Jon Prudhomme 931-801-9014

Parish Finance Council: Mike Kehrwald 270-522-7965

Building & Grounds:

Coordinator of Religious Education April Washer 270-522-7684

Prayer Chain Tom Kell 271-861-2110 Carol Puth 270-924-9416

Knights of Columbus Tom Kell 217-891-2110

Marriage: Contact the Parish Office for information on planning a Christian Marriage.

Baptism: Contact the Parish Office to arrange Baptismal information.

Registration: If you are new to our par-ish, welcome! Please call the parish of-

fice (270-522-3801) to have a

registration form mailed to you.

Birthdays This Week Mar 31 Maela Washer Apr 2 David Burcham 4 Jim Ariagno Sue Gray 7 Joe Anderson

Anniversaries This Week Mar 30 Jon & Bonny Prudhomme Apr 1 Tom & Bonnie Kell Phyllis & Roger Eckelkamp 2 Jeff & Marianne Wigand 5 Kenneth & Barbara Powers

OFFICE HOURS AT ST. STEPHEN Monday—Closed Tuesday—8:30 –12:30 Wednesday—8:30 –12:30 Thursday-8:30 –12:30 Friday-8:30 –12:30 Saturday—Closed Please try to take care of office business during these times.

Upcoming Events/Dates to Mark

Mar 31 Holy Hour @ SS…………………………….4:00 pm Apr 3 Parish Council Meeting After Mass Apr 5 First Friday Mass @ SS……………………...7:00 am Adoration……………………......7:30 am—-3:00 pm Divine Mercy Rosary @ SS………………….2:00 pm NO FISH FRY AT SH Apr 6 K of C Dinner Theatre @ SH………………...6:30 pm Apr 7 Pot Luck after Mass@ SH followed by Penance Service @ 1:00 pm Apr 9 Mass @ SS…………………………………...7:00 am Apr 10 Cenacle Prayer………………………...……..1:30 pm Mass @ SS………………………………...…7:00 am Apr ll Ladies Guild Mtg @ SS………………..…….1:00 pm Apr 12 Fish Fry @ SH………………..……..5:00 — 7:00 pm

Lenten Penance Services in our Deanery Sun. March 31 St. Paul Princeton 2:00 pm Thurs April 4 St. Stephen, Cadiz 6:30 pm Sun April 7 St. Henry, Aurora 1:00 pm Wed April 10 St. Mark, Eddyville 6:30 pm Thurs April 11 St. Pius X, Calvert City 6:30 pm Sun April 14 Sts Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville 6:00 pm

NOTE: If your special day is not acknowl-edged; please call the office with your infor-

mation, so we can update our files.

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iPods and for recycling. Place them in the basket NO computers or batteries please!

WITH THE FLU hitting our area, we will no longer shake hands at the Sign of Peace, simply

nod your head to your neighbor at the Sign of Peace. Also, we will resume serving the Blood of

Christ at the Easter Vigil.

Lenten Program “Footprints of God”

from Formed.org will be offered Saturdays 10 am—noon in the St. Stephen Parish Hall. It includes a film & short discussion. It was filmed in actual locations where the Gospel story took place. The narrator ties New and Old Testaments readings together in a most entertaining way. Light brunch and drinks are provided. Attend as many/few as you like. Participants are welcome (not required) to “pre-watch” the programs at

home. Topics: April 6 – Jesus, and April 13 – Apostolic Fathers. Israel travelers are encouraged to attend and share their perspectives. Please join fellow parishioners in this meaningful way to celebrate Lent!

Rosary for the Sick We will be praying a Rosary, half hour be-fore every Saturday Mass during the season of Lent for the sick members of our parish family.

RICE BOWL—Encounter Kumba—

We encounter Kumba from Sierra Leo-ne, who, through her education, is providing hope for her family and com-

munity. How has education given you opportunities in life? How do you use your education for the common good? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

NOTE: Fr. Greg will be available for Confessions on

Wednesdays during Lent at 5:00 pm unless there is a Penance Service at another Parish in our Deanery.

2019 LENT EVENT SCHEDULE Wednesdays Reconciliation…………….…5:00 pm during Lent Mass…………………………6:00 pm

Fridays Stations after the daily Mass during Lent K of C Fish Fry at St Henry 5:00—7:00 pm

Sundays Evening Prayer………4:00 pm during Lent

Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp registration is currently under-

way. Find all required registration forms by visiting

www.gasperriverretreatcenter.org

will be held at the Ow-ensboro

Sportscenter on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. The Sportscenter is located across the street from Owensboro Catholic High School at 1215 Hickman Avenue. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Pastor’s Corner

I highly recommend the following movie and book to you. A new movie is being released called: Unplanned. It is about Abby John-son who supported abortion and was a rising star in the Planned Parenthood industry. She had a con-version experience and this tells her story. It is “gritty” due to the abortion scene. However, it is a great state-ment about the horror of abortion and its industry. It is playing in Paducah and Clarksville. Try to see it as soon as you can. I am not sure how long the local theaters will run the movie. You can hear and see Abby John-son’s story of conversion as well as information about the movie and her talks about the truth of Planned Parenthood on YouTube. Simply type in her name in “search.” A new book is now available called The 21: A Journey to the Land of the Coptic Martyrs. This book looks at the lives and faith of the Coptic men who were killed on a beach in Lybia by ISIS members. The author, Martin Mosebach, is a highly ac-claimed German author. He was struck by the faith of these men at the time of their death. He traveled to Egypt to meet their families, priests and bishop. As always, the Martyrs inspire and instruct us in how we are to live our faith. The book is also available in German. If you cannot order the book, please contact the office.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Parish Members:

Stacy Wheeler, Theresa Washer, Gerald Paradis, Margie Myers, Chuck & Rita Mansfield, Gary Bernot; Tony & Nancy Thomas; Joe & Nancy Candido; Robert & Helen Vidmar; Frank & Maria Pellino; Thomasina O’Lone; Irene & Sal Jaso; Mark & Teresa Alexander; Don & Maxine Hobbs; Tony & Elsie Platukas; K. G. & Jim Ariagno; Sophia Biddle; Donna Biddle, Helene Banno; Aiden Roeder (grandson of Delbert & Kim Roeder); Father Greg; Gary McKenzie; Carol & Gus Puth; Barbara Estes; Jon Phillips; Bonnie Kell; Helen & Clifford Romain; Mark Freas (son of Estelle Bernot); Jerry Corbey; family of Helen Soukup; John Hall; Fran Kostrzebski; family of John & Jeri Schejbal; Pam Wimsatt & family; Claude Mergenthal; Andy Mabry; Ken Yohe (brother-in-law of Anne Mullen); Roeder Family; Paul Cunningham

Outreach Prayer:

Larry Biddle (son of Sofia Biddle); Loretta Blanken-ship (mother of Theresa Washer); Marguerite Holte (sister of Irene Jaso); Ruth Griggs (sister of Robert & Henry Mills); Terri Dickson (sister of Pat Carter); Jennifer Bettis (daughter of Ed & Donna Sue Holmes); Donald Lax (friend of Sophie Biddle); Jose Baez (St. Henry parishioner & friend of Tom Kell); Leslie O’Lone (daughter of Pat O’Lone); Brian Curling (son of Patti Purkes); Lauren Raleigh Hebrenk (granddaughter of Don & Maxine Hobbs); Pat Moran (friend of Fr. Greg); family of Fred Garnett; Lisa Baez (2 year old, SH Leukemia); Steve & Chuck Sutherland (brothers of Scott); Heidi Anderson; John Mills; the family of Christina John-son (daughter of Sal & Irene Jaso); Debbie Maxwell (daughter of Gerald & Maxine Corbey); Kathleen Roeder (parent of Delbert Roeder); Theresa Tom-alewicz (mother of Jack Tomalewicz); Tori Kirby (granddaughter of Claude Mergenthal): Jett (grandson of Patsy Rajnowski); Spencer (Maria Pellino); Cody Carrico; Mary Castellanos (sister of Sal Jaso); Hunter Fowler; James Putrich; Ruther-ford family Dominic Tallarico (cousin of Patti Purkes); family of Heidi Waller; Tracey Cotton; Tom Kostrzebski (nephew of Stan & Fran Kostrzeb-ski); Lauren Grace Underbrink (infant child who needs liver transplant—friends of Fr. Greg)

Military Prayer List

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their fami-lies for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. 1SG Shannon L. Tutor, Staci Rea, Nick Beckius (Lynn Reed’s son-in-law), Sam Orwig, Mike Mosely, Philip Gusgeski, Travis Wilson, SFC John W. Mauld-in, CW2 Robert L. Murphy, Chris LaPlante (Bob Mills’ grandson), Cpt. Adam A. Hecht (Godson of Wayne Olech), Shawn Sturgill (grandson of Betty Aberle ) Tony Bryant (son of Bonnie Bryant). Josh Corley (husband of Elizabeth Corley), Kasta Rea (daughter of Tom & Staci Rea); Petty Officer E5 Jason Patrick O’Lone (grandson of Patrick & Thomasina O’Lone); Sgt. James Estell, FC3 Gabriel-le Hall (niece of John & Paula Hall); CW2 Tony Car-son (husband of Meagan Carson); Adam Sonnek; Dexter M. Rea; Marissa’s husband; Brian Billham (significant other of Keleigh Mabry); Joseph Kehrwald (grandson of Mike & Eileen Kehrwald)

Parish Prayer List

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please e-mail or call the church office, or drop your request in the envelopes located on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Your pray-er request (s) will remain on the prayer list for two months.

STEWARDSHIP—Our Recent Giving: Weekend of Mar. 24, 2019 Regular Weekly Offering…….…....$1,658.50 On Line………...……………...……….490.00 Easter Flowers…………………………..30.00

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Rec. Mar. 23 & Mar. 24, 2019..........$170.00 On Line……………………….…..............5.00 NOTE: Kindly assist us by honoring your pledge.

2018—2019—Disciples Response Fund Report as of 3/15/2019

Parish Target……………….….….…..$4,417.80 Amount Pledged…...……...……..….$12,192.00 Amount Paid…..…………....…….....$10,282.00 Amount Still Due…..………...…….....$1,910.00 NOTE: The Diocese returns half of the funds that are paid in that are over the Parish Target.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Fifth Sunday of Lent

Sat Apr 6 Lector Sacred Host Precious Blood Stephen Washer Joann Harvey

Hospitality Server Jeff Wigand John Charron Charles Hobbs

Sun Apr 7 Lector Sacred Host Precious Blood Bonny Prudhomme Pat Fritsch Gerry Konczyk (P)

Hospitality Server John Hall Lance Bareckel Tommy Rea Shane Wallace

The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held again this year. The dates of the fish fry will be Friday, March 8th and continue through Friday, April 12th EXCEPT FOR FRI-DAY APRIL 5TH—NO FISH FRY THIS EVENING. We will start serving fish from 5:00 pm—7:00 pm. The cost is $10 for Adults; Children 7 to 12 years of age $4; and Chil-dren under age 6 may eat Free. Dinners will include 2 pieces of fish, coleslaw, hush pup-pies, French fries, and white beans. Beverage and assorted desserts will also be provided. Additional pieces of fish may be purchased for $1 per piece. Carry outs are available by calling ahead—270-474-8058. Also, for large groups, please call ahead to allow us to schedule a time to minimize your wait time. . All are welcome, and bring a friend!

Lenten Devotional Books & and Prayer Cards—are available for pickup in the Nar-

thex of the church. Please choose several for Lenten prayer partners.

Communal Vespers— (Evening Prayer) This lent at St. Stephen’s, we will be praying Evening Prayer on every Sunday at 4:00 pm. All are encouraged to come and participate .

Vespers, also called Evening Prayer, is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church fulfills Jesus' command to "pray al-ways" (Luke 18:1; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Alpha Pregnancy Care Center will be

holding its annual fundraising DINNER on May 6, 2019 at THE SILO, 110 John Rives Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Seating starts at 5:30 pm and Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. If you are interested in attending or helping to get enough people to reserve a table, please check in the office for an RSVP card. Deadline to RSVP is April 8, 2019..

This week we will be taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in Disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and sup-port to struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consid-er how you can support the collection. Learn more at usccb.org/catholic-relief

Knights of Columbus Fish Frys

Penance Service: Please mark your calendar for our Lenten Penance Service on April 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm

“My son, you are here with me always. Everything I have is yours.”

Jesus tells the story of the man with two sons, one who leaves his father and squan-ders his possessions. Despite his son’s ingratitude, the father longs for his son’s re-turn. The ungrateful son sinks so low he realizes his mistake and chooses to return to his father to beg forgiveness. The other son is angered by his father’s act of love and compassion for the son who abandoned and hurt him. In a similar story in the Talmud an ungrateful son is too ashamed to take the first step to return to his father. His father sends him a note, “Son, come back as far as you can, and I will come the rest of the way!” God has given us all that we have, all that we are and all that we ever will be. Are we sometimes ungrateful for all that God has given to us? Have we failed to use it as God intended? Have we abandoned God’s plan for us? Probably!!!! But He longs for our return. If we take the first step, He comes the rest of the way to us. Our God is an Awesome God.

ST. Henry CATHOLIC CHURCH

16097 US HWY 68E, Hardin, KY 42048 Office: 270-474-8058 Fax: 270-474-9867

Mass Times: Saturday at 4:00 PM Sunday at 10:30 AM

COMPLIMENTS

OF

EDUARDO & LORNA PAVON

ADORATION

1st Friday of Each Month

7:30 AM—3:00 PM

1st Saturday 9:00 AM Mass In Honor of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

Kirk Studzinski

kirk.studzinski@steemer.com

Office 270.554.3325 Stanleysteemer.com 6125 U.S. Hwy 45 South

Paducah, KY 42001