LITURGY SCHEDULE Week I Of the Psalter

Saturday, April 6 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

Monday, April 8 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Jn 8:12-20 No Scheduled Mass

Tuesday, April 9 Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 Mass @ SS………………………….7:00 am

Wednesday, April 10 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 Mass……….……..……….…...…....7:00 am Mary Jo Duncan + by Dean Duncan Cenacle Prayer……………………..1:00 pm Penance Ser St. Mark, Eddyville….6:30 pm

Thursday, April 11 St. Stanislaus

Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Mass @ St. Henry…………….8:00 am Ladies Guild Mtg @ SS……....1:00 pm Penance Ser @ St. Pius X.…..6:30 pm

Friday, April 12 Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Mass………………………..…12:05 pm Fred Garnett + by Delbert & Kim Roeder Bobby Pawlawski + by Rhonda Pawlawski

Stations of Cross……………..12:35 pm Fish Fry @ SH………....5:00—7:00 pm

Saturday, April 13 Rosary………………….……….6:00 pm Vigil Mass……………..…..…...6:30 pm Beth Childers & Family by Mike & Bonnie Haney Sandra Feast + Blood Pressure Check

Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56 Mass ……................................8:00 am Mass @ SH…………………..10:30 am Holy Hour @ SS………….…...4:00 pm Penance Ser @ Sts Peter & Paul …………………………………..6:00 pm Donna Paulos + by Ray & Bobbi Ward

Choir Practice Sundays after Mass

Reconciliation

Saturdays at 5:45 pm

Or any time by Appointment

St. Stephen Catholic Church CADIZ, KY

April 7, 2019 fifth 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 Although most scholars be-lieve that this story of the woman caught in adultery was not part of John’s original writ-ings, it is nevertheless an ex-cellent example of Jesus’ style. First of all, some of the religious leaders tried to trick Jesus into going against the

law of Moses by not having the woman stoned or going against the Roman law that did not allow the Jewish people to impose the death sentence. Again, Jesus seemed trapped, but drew in the sand with His fin-ger until He presented His an-swer. In an effort to demonstrate the forgiveness God had for His people, Jesus challenged the Pharisees to throw a stone if they were without sin. Of course, none could throw a stone and slowly the crowed drifted away. When only the woman remained, Jesus showed mercy toward her and told her to resist further sin.

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

Apr 7 Joe Anderson 8 Ann Curtsinger 12 Stan Kostrzebski

Anniversaries This Week

Apr 6 Frank & Marie Pellino 8 Richard & Judith Strubin 9 Curran & Linda Copeland

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

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 Stations of Cross @ SS………...…………...12:35 pm Fish Fry @ SH………………..……..5:00 — 7:00 pm April 13-14 Blood Pressure Check After Mass Penance Service @ Sts Peter & Paul………...6:00 pm April 16 NO Mass @ SH Chrism Mass in Owensboro…………………..6:30 pm April 18 Holy Thursday Mass @ SH…………………..6:30 pm April 19 Good Friday (Fast & Abstain) Liturgy @ SH 3:00 pm Liturgy @ SS…… …………………………..6:30 pm

Lenten Penance Services in our Deanery 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 acknowledged; please call the office with your information, so we can up-date 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, April 20.

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. Last Topic: April 13 – Apostolic Fathers. Israel travelers are encouraged to attend and share their perspectives. Please join fellow pa-rishioners 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 Ona—

We encounter Ona in Gaza, where, despite lack of economic opportunity, people pursue their dreams by building

businesses to better their lives. How do your daily choic-es impact others throughout the world? How can your choices support the dignity of workers? Visit crsrice-bowl.org for more. (Rice Bowls due April 13/14.)

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 Wednesday April 17th Reconciliation.....…5:00 pm 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 Murray, 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 Johnson’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. 31, 2019 Regular Weekly Offering…….…....$4,543.50 Catholic Relief………………………….608.00 On Line………...……………...……….465.00 Easter Flowers…………………………125.00

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Rec. Mar. 30 & Mar. 31, 2019............$50.00 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 Palm Sunday of Lent

Sat Apr 13 Lector Sacred Host Precious Blood Kathryn Ballengee Dn Randy Potempa

Hospitality Server Dan Gray John Charron Charles Garnett Jr.

Sun Apr 14 Lector Sacred Host Precious Blood Palm Michelle Couture Dn Randy Potempa Sunday Mary Elizabeth Roeder (P)

Hospitality Server John Hall Benjamin Longtin Bob Mills Luke Washer

I wish to THANK everyone for their help to make our Fish Fry Fridays such a suc-cess. Our two churches and area people are very generous. Supporters, advertisers, Workers and Dessert suppliers have worked together giving us every opportunity to raise funds to continue our important work. As before, we are asking for desserts for the last Fish fry Friday of the season, April 12th. Also I wish to thank you that our first Dinner Theater fundraiser was so successful. Tickets were sold out very quickly. I feel very Blessed to live in an area with the friends and neighbors that we all enjoy. Tom Kell, Grand Knight

Lenten Devotional Books—are avail-

able for pickup in the Narthex of the church.

Catholic Relief Services Collection Thank you for your generous support of the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your generosity will help reunite families, teach valuable life skills to those seeking a better life, and provide vital humanitari-an aid to those most vulnerable. Please visit www.usccb.org (search “Catholic Relief Services Collection”) to learn how your donation is making a difference.

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.

Knights of Columbus Fish Frys

NO BAKE

BAKE SALE

PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND—APRIL 13—14

LADIES GUILD FUNDRAISER FOR PARISH HALL KITCHEN REHAB

DONATION ENVELOPES AVAILABLE AFTER MASS ON APRIL 13—14

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

MARGIE TOMALEWICZ—270-522-8968 LORNA PAVON—270-522-7997

Good Friday Holy Land Collection

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and insta-bility have been especially hard on Chris-tians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humaniti-arian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidari-ty with the Church in the Holy Land. Please Be Generous! For More information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit

www.myfranciscan.org/good-Friday.

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