Saint Luke Catholic Church 304 South Main Street Nicholasville, KY 40356 Rectory/Parish Office--859.885.4892

Rev. William C. Bush, Pastor Rev. Ronald Schmelzer, 859.293.9318 Deacon Frank Keller, Pastoral Associate, 859.321.4250 Deacon Marco Rajkovich, 859.229.2289

Parish Hall--859.887.5711/ FAX 859.885.6762 Adoration Chapel/Ed. Bldg.--859.887.1057

[email protected] Website--Nicholasville.cdlex.org

Mass Times/Intentions for April 24-May 1, 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday

7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Marjorie Likar (Mark and Margie Maloney) For the Congregation Ruth Garrett (Lester and Mary Kay Dzuik) Tommy O’Daniel (Connie O’Daniel) Tommy O’Daniel (Joe and Sharon White) No Mass at St. Luke’s today Intentions of John Gettler and Family (Florence Gettler) For Our First Communion Class and their Families Larry Hutchins (Nancy Westfall) misa en español Intentions of Mary Evans and Family (Helen Palmer) For the Congregation

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NO Open Hours! Call Deacon Keller (321.4250)

If you are ********* interested in an This Weekend—we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. hour or would like CCD Classes will meet on their regular schedule. to substitute! Monday—the novena to the Miraculous Medal will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Tuesday—the novena to St. Anthony will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Catholic Way Bible Study—will hold their last class for this semester in the parish hall at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday—Mass will be offered at 12:05 p.m. today and the novena to the Infant of Prague will be prayed after this Mass. Ladies’ Craft Group will meet in the parish hall at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to attend. Thursday—There is no Mass at St. Luke’s here today. Father Bush will be celebrating Mass with the students of Sts. Peter and Paul School today at 8:15 a.m. Coffee and Cards will continue in the parish hall beginning at 10:00 a.m. Legion of Mary will meet in the parish hall at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Friday—the novena to the Sacred Heart will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Next Weekend—we celebrate First Communion with our second graders on Saturday at 12 noon. All are invited to attend this beautiful Mass. A reception for the Class and their families and friends will be held in the parish hall after the Mass. May Crowning—will take place after the ten o’clock Mass. The First Communion class will lead the procession and crown the Mary Statue outside the church—weather permitting. CCD and DTS classes will meet on their regular schedule.

Church Support, etc. Mass Attendance April 17, 2016--378

Children/Teens (4 Envelope)

Amounts

$7.50

Day

Saturday

Mass Times 12 noon 4:30 p.m.

Adult Collection (139 Envelopes) Votive Lights 2nd Collection

$6,843.00

Sunday

7:30 a.m.

$ 94.00 $1,121.00

Sunday

10:00 a.m.

Altar Servers April 30 and May 1 John Will Collier, Alice and Ken Hagan, Luke Johns Alice and Ken Hagan, Chase Hammons Austin Buncher, Anna, Luke, and Nathan Farrell All Servers Present

EOMs--Holy Communion April 30 and May 1 Father Bush, Father Schmelzer, Deacons Keller and Rajkovich Father Bush, Deacon Rajkovich, Stan Bryan, Linda Ulanday Father Schmelzer, Deacon Keller, Andre Brousseau Fathers Bush and Schmelzer, Deacon Rajkovich, Roye Cieply

First Communion is coming next Saturday, April 30, at 12 noon! Saint Luke’s folks, our seminarian Rob Adams will be ordained at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Saturday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m. He will be offering his first Mass at St. Luke’s on Sunday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m. He will also be offering a Mass on Monday, May 23, at Mary Queen. Rob received a special a called to orders that grants a plenary indulgence (under the usual conditions of course) for those who attend his first Mass at Saint Luke’s on May 22, at Mary Queen on May 23, and in the North American Martyrs Chapel at the NAC on May 27.

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Presentation of the Gifts Thanks to all who volunteer to present the gifts and take home the vocation cross and prayer card at the ten o’clock Mass. If your name is not included and you would like to participate, please call the office: we will add you to the list. We ask that you continue to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Date Apr 23/24

4:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m.

Francine Parsons and Margy Gulley

10:00 a.m.

Tom and Cledith Smith

Jose Leon Family

Karl Tomaschko Family

Jonathan and Jeanne Miller Family

Steve and Thelma Watkins

Dean and Terri Morgan Family

May 14/15

Ray and Pat Reffitt Jim and Carolyn Rynkowski Daniel and Rachel Stafford

Andre' and Linda Brousseau

Todd and Ava Myers

May 21/22

Tom and Doris Taylor

Mark Buncher Family

Parker and Debbie Owen

Apr 30/May 1 May 7/8

Greeters, Lectors, Rosary Leaders, and Ushers for May, 2016 Day

Time

Saturday

4:30 p.m.

Sunday

7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Greeters Lolita Krusinski, Sharon White Bob Keefe, Emma Shofner Gertie Deeken, Jane Figler

Lectors

Rosary Leaders

Jere McDonald Fred Perkins

Betty Battaglia

Angie Bailey

Gary and Doris Rudemiller

Tom Smith

Ushers Billy Blair, Dangelo Wiser John Regester, Lawrence Riley Brian Bailey, Terri Morgan, Joe and Paul Webb

Parish Information Over 50’s Gang—will not meet until Friday, May 20. More information will follow. Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy are being prayed before the weekend Masses and are started 30 minutes before Mass begins. December 8 began Pope Francis’s “Year of Mercy.” Bishop John has designated four churches/missions as places of pilgrimage in our Diocese. They are the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington, St. Francis De Sales in White Sulphur, St. Francis of Assisi in Pikeville, and Our Lady of Mt. Vernon in Mt. Vernon. The Knights of Columbus are preparing a booklet to commemorate 25 years in the parish. We want to make sure that ALL St. Luke Knights are included in the book! Towards that end, you are invited to submit an autobiographical paragraph or two to our financial secretary, Mark Maloney. His email address is [email protected], and he can be reached by phone at 859.887.1534. Let him know that you would like to be included. He can send you a list of information that you’ll want to include in your autobiography.

Knights’ Corner—Some upcoming events being held by our KC Council 10263! Please place them on your calendar and look for more information to follow: Sunday, May 15—Pancake Breakfast after both Sunday Masses. Sunday, July 17—Charity Golf Outing. Sunday, July 31—Corporate Communion Sunday at the 7:30 a.m. Mass. Mercy Moments - Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015 to Nov. 20, 2016. To feed the hungry is not an option for Christians, so Fr. Larry Richards reminds us. This is the first corporal work of mercy - to feed the hungry. And Jesus makes it very clear that we must take care of others if we hope to get to heaven. After all, He fed the 5000 because they were hungry. He is setting the for example for us of how to show mercy to others. Remember what Jesus tells us in Mt 25:41-42: Then He will say to those on his left, “Depart from Me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food…” Scary thought. So how can we show mercy and feed the hungry? We can donate money to an organization that feeds the poor. We can “adopt” a poor child in another country. We can donate food to the homeless shelter. We can volunteer at a food pantry. We can take homecooked meals to shut-ins. All of these all practical and doable ways to help the less fortunate. Let God use each of us as an instrument of mercy, and reach out in mercy and love and feed the hungry. Richards, Fr.Larry. Generous Mercy, in Beautiful Mercy: Experiencing God’s Unconditional Love So We Can Sharing It With Others, pgs. 29-32. The Dynamic Catholic Institute, Beacon Publishing. 2015

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May and June are Ordination Times! Priest and diaconate ordinations happen in May and June. This year, our seminarian Rob Adams along with two other men—Bishop Stowe and God willing--will be ordained at the Cathedral on Saturday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to attend this beautiful service. Then on Saturday, June 4, also at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Gary Rudemiller, Mark Averett and Larry Todd will be ordained to the permanent Diaconate. At that same Mass, Brandon Bigam will be ordained to the transitional diaconate and--Bishop Stowe and God willing—he will be ordained to the priesthood next May, 2017. We have much to be grateful for. Gary has been assigned here at St. Luke’s; Mark has been assigned to St. William’s in Lancaster and St. Sylvester in Ottenheim/Lincoln County; and Larry Todd to St. Leo’s in Versailles. Other ordination dates of importance to us here at St. Luke’s are as follows:

Priests Fr. William Bush Fr. Patrick Fitzsimons Fr, Ron Schmelzer Fr. Chris Shofner Fr. Tony Stephens Fr. George McInnis Fr. Richard Watson

Ordination Dates 06-09-1962 05-19-2001 06-01-2002 05-28-2005 06-04-2005 06-02-2007 05-21-2011

Deacons Frank Keller Marco Rajkovich

Bishop John Stowe

Ordination Dates 06-07-2008 06-02-2012

05-05-2015 (ordained as Bishop of Lexington)

Diocesan Annual Appeal 2016—As a minority group in Central and Eastern Kentucky, Catholics have long been a dynamic force for good, far beyond our small size. Our mission parishes and outreach ministries are present in communities large and small, healing, teaching, and showing “the face of mercy,” who is Jesus Christ. We trust that the Lord will provide through your commitment and generosity of spirit. “For it is in giving that we receive.”—St. Francis of Assisi

Blest Art will be visiting St. Luke’s on Saturday and Sunday, Mary 7 and 8, on behalf of the Christian families in Bethlehem, Palestine. Our mission is to support those families in the Holy Land. When Blest Art visits your parish, we will have hand-carved nativity sets, statues, crosses, rosaries, and many other pieces of beautiful olive wood art. We kindly invite you to visit our display and to consider purchasing a piece of art from the Holy Land. In doing so, you will help support the many families who depend on this form or art for their living. Your purchase will make a difference in the lives of many Christian families. We gladly accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. Please note that we do not ask for, nor do we accept, any donations.

Diocesan News Bishop John Stowe’s First Anniversary as our Bishop will be celebrated on Thursday evening, May 5, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King. A meal will be provided after the Mass and everyone is invited to attend and celebrate with Bishop John and other Catholics in our Diocese. Catholic Social Teaching Series during the Jubilee Year of Mercy—Bishop John Stowe, O.F.M. Conv. will be at Hehman Hall/Cathedral of Christ the King for the final edition of this series. The title is “Catholic Social Teaching: The Teachings of Pope Francis” and will be held on Tuesday, April 26, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All are invited. WOMEN'S EVENING OF REFLECTION—You are invited to come and encounter Christ in prayer and meditation along with other women seeking to grow in holiness. Yvonne Nuxoll, a Consecrated Woman with Regnum Christi will lead us in a directed meditation on " The Joy of the Resurrection in Our Daily Life." The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary in Conference Rm CD. For questions or more information, please contact Roxye Cieply at 859.940.1907. MAGNIFICAT WOMEN’S BREAKFAST – TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF! Melissa Holland, Pastoral Associate at Pax Christi Church will be the speaker at a Magnificat breakfast to be held on Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the basement of Pax Christi Church, 4001 Victoria Way, Lexington. Melissa is a Lexington native and lifelong Catholic. Hearing the testimonies from other women just as ourselves can show us that God has a special plan for all of our lives. We can nurture each other through our shared spiritual journeys. Mass at 8:00 a.m. Bring a dish per last name: A-F: casseroles/meat items, G-M: fruit (ready to serve), N-Z: muffins/bread items. To register, send a $10.00 check by April 27 (payable to Magnificat) to Deedee Simon, 1641 Linstead Dr., Lexington, KY 40504 (859-608-9740). Questions: contact Sue at 859.539.1655 or Pat at [email protected]. The Gift of Healing with Fr. Richard McAlear—Join others on Pentecost Sunday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. for Mass (Bilingual) followed by a Healing Service at 8:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. Historic St. Paul Catholic Church, 501 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Street parking

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downtown is free on Sunday. Parking lot behind church is available. For more info, contact: [email protected]. Father Richard McAlear’s (OMI) healing ministry is rooted in a scriptural understanding that the human individual needs to become whole. This healing is both mental and emotional, and is blessed through prayer which touches the hearts of those in need of God’s love, mercy and compassion. Mark your Calendars…. Bishop John Stowe will be guiding a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Consolation Shrine in Carey, Ohio on Thursday-Friday, June 2-3. Details of the trip and registration information will be available soon. Eagles Wings Scholarship at Sts. Peter & Paul School-- Applications are currently being accepted for a needs-based scholarship at Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School. The Eagles Wings scholarship will provide financial assistance to four new students who qualify and are chosen. To apply, go to www.sppslex.org or if you have questions call the school at (859) 254-9257. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2016. Catholic Singles of the Bluegrass fosters the development of friendships between Catholic singles in the Diocese of Lexington, especially those who do not feel comfortable in a 20’s or 30’s group. The group's mission is to provide opportunities to participate in social activities, service projects and faith-based education programs. Contact [email protected] if you would like more information on our group.

Calvary Cemetery News - Calvary Cemetery is located at 874 West Main Street, Lexington, 859.252.5415; or [email protected] Corporal Work of Mercy - May 4, 2016 - 1:00 P.M. - Prayer Service and Burial for Life Lost through Miscarriage with St. Joseph Hospital @ Via Dolorosa Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery, Questions? Contact Lynnette RauvolaBouta/Mission Integration/859-313-3263/[email protected] or Calvary/859-252-5415/ [email protected]. All are welcome to attend! Spring has arrived! Now taking orders through May 1 for the Diocesan Cemetery's Special Care Flower Service and Annual Flower Service. Every year, Calvary plants thousands of red, white, and pink begonias. Contact Calvary for more information on these two programs. [Placement of live flowers is allowed any time. Artificial decorations may be placed November 1 to March 1 only. To keep the Cemetery's appearance uniform and in keeping with the existing policy, on March 2, the Cemetery began the process of removing all remaining artificial decorations.] Thank you! Memorial Day May 30th! Calvary Cemetery will again be offering the Catholic Cemetery Conference’s national program, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.” A Tribute Board and Prayer Box will be available under cover on the Gatehouse porch for visitors and Calvary families to post pictures, mementoes, wishes, prayers, and/or comments for their deceased military loved ones. Please join Calvary Cemetery in honoring “Our Heroes”! Thank you!

Other Items of Interest “Shower the Shelter” Our community is currently in the process of providing a new homeless shelter for Nicholasville that is scheduled to open in May. Donations of white towels and washcloths are needed. They can be dropped off at Kentucky Awards & Signs, 212 Edgewood Drive, 859.885.6205. “God has a plan for you” program by the Sisters of St Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, for women, ages 18-40, will assist participants to find God’s plan for them through prayer and group discussion that will be held at the monastery in Ferdinand on May 4 and June 1; at St. Teresa Convent in Evansville April 20, May 18, and June 8; and at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent in Louisville April 27 and May 11 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. local time each evening. Contact Sister Traci at 812.367.1411 or [email protected] for Butterfly Release—Every year Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home hosts a butterfly release in honor of loved ones who have received their wings. The 2016 Butterfly Release will be on Thursday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m. on the Court House Lawn. The name of your loved one and the date of their passing will be read at this time at no charge. You can also have a butterfly released as their name is called for a donation of $5. Call 859.885.4125 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for more details. 41st Annual Respect Life Benefit Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 28, with fellowship at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner beginning at 6:30. The event will be held at the Campbell House, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington. The guest speaker is Carol Everett, a former abortion provider. Cost is $320/table of 8; $40/person; or $80/couple. RSVP by Monday, April 18 to 859.272.3920 or [email protected] Taste of Jessamine—On Friday, May 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. First Southern Bank will host their 19th Annual Taste of Jessamine at the RJ Corman Hanger No. 2 (it’s the smaller hanger behind the big one on the 27 Bypass at Wichita Drive). Tickets are available in advance for $10 for adults and $5 for children and may be purchased at First Southern Bank on Keene Road and Fairfield Drive or purchased at the door on the night of the event. This year the proceeds will go to Manna Meals at Nicholasville United Methodist Church, Revive Ministry and Advantage Serve. St. Aquinas College On-Line Summer Program--All six courses will be available in June. Enrollment is from May 16 - June 3, 2016 and classes are held from June 1 through June 30, 2016. All six courses will be available in July as well with enrollment from June 13 - July 5, 2016 and classes begin on July 1, and end on July 31, 2016. Register at: http://www.aquinascollegecatechetics.com/CFP/

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Remembering Others Happy Birthday to You! April 24

April 25

Leticia Meza Paul Oghia

Anne Hagan

April 26 Parker Owen Beatrice Ramirez

April 27 Rebecca Baker Collette Gugeler Maureen Keating

April 29 Toni Kirk

April 30 Leeny Hardesty Hannah Martin Ivan Alexander Meza Stephen Murr

May 1 Kelsey Twehues

Please pray for those who are sick—Katie Arnold (Pat and Jim LaFountain’s great granddaughter), Bob and Ida Ash, Cathy Averett, Larry Bates (Beulah Brumlow’s brother), Veronica Richards Berger (Rich and Jan’s daughter-in-law), Billy Blair, Jim Blackford, John Blakeman (Dorothy Ward’s nephew), Genevieve Brannon (Emma Shofner’s aunt), Geneva Brickey, Betty Brousseau, (Andre’s sister), Marsha Bruin, Ed Budney (Doreen Schwalbach’s father), Sara M. Christian, Leon Cissel, Finn Parks Collier, Patricia Cobb (Susie Parson's daughter), Julie Devine (Karen Lee's sister), Bonnie and Jody Dunlap, Theresa Dzuik (Lester’s mother), Neil Fain, Marsha Blair Farler (Billy and Susan Blair’s daughter), Ali Marie Gifford, Justin Graves (Dorothy Swintosky’s grandson), Margy Gulley, Pat Holland, (Linda Ulanday’s cousin), Margaret Hrncar, Mary Ice, Dave Jenkins, Eda Kaci, Denny Kemp, Theresa Kenesky, Megan LaFountain (Jim and Pat’s granddaughter), Ann Leake (Nancy Westfall’s sister), James Livers (Faye Cantrell’s father), David Allen Lowry and Doyle Sawyer (Charlotte Webb’s brothers), Rick Mahan, Robert & Annette Manabelli (Betty Battaglia’s cousins), Tom and Mary McDermott, Eric, Jim and Ramona McGlennon, Jay McMurtry, John Hunt and Ruth McMurtry, Ruth Minter, Joe Moos, Martha Murphy, Rita Norton, Sam O’Daniel (Connie’s son), Sydney O’Dea, Helen Palmer, Susie Parsons, Charles and Marjorie Partin, Ellen Perkins (Fred’s sister-in-law), Rosemary Petrich (Dorothy Swintosky’s sister), Jim Preston, Jean Quinn, Allen Reed (Donna Garrett’s brother-in-law), Pat Riley, Bill Ringlein, Father Steve Roberts, Carolyn Rynkowski, Bob Schneider (Dorothy Herrick’s father), Lois Shoemaker (Rhonda Batsche’s mother), Tess Sims (Angie Bailey’s sister), Jimmy Stephens (Connie O’Daniel’s brother-in-law), Joseph, Michael and Thomas Swintosky (Dorothy’s sons and grandson), Nancy Tate, Ida Thomas (Betty Battaglia’s sister-in-law), Joe Ulanday, Marty Vinson (Leeny Hardesty’s brother), Hope Walden, Madeline Ward, Glenn “Buddy” Westbrook (Mary Perkins’ father), Margie Whitaker (Mark Hutchens’ mother), Theresa Whitaker, Bob and Roseanna Zuck. (Newly added names or those in the hospital are in bold print.)

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. Please keep in your prayers those in the Military— Amanda and John Boone—daughter and son-in-law of Chuck and Pam Kelly—both in the Air Force and stationed in Arizona; Patrick Dean--son of Bob and Denise Dean—is now stationed in Germany; David Kirchner—brother of Linda Ulanday—in Afghanistan; Amanda Masters— daughter of Scott and Tammy McKnight—Air Force Training at Tyndall AFB, Panama City, FL; Zach Myers— son of Todd Myers—being deployed to Middle East; Claire Schwalbach—in Basic Training for the US Navy; Lawrence Seay, son of Tom and Cheryl Seay stationed at Air Force Academy in Colorado; Matt Wheeler--son of Mike Wheeler—serving in the US Navy Special Forces. Please call the office and let us know when these service personnel return from their tour of duty or if you have a person you would like us to add.

Parish and Sacramental Information Sacrament of Reconciliation—Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. and on Sunday 20 minutes before each Mass. Confessions may also be heard upon request. Communal Penance Services are announced in the bulletin. Sacrament of Baptism—Parents must be registered, active members of St. Luke for two months before their child can be Baptized. They must also attend instructions prior to Baptism. Call the parish office to make arrangements. Sacrament of Marriage—Six months’ notice and completion of the diocesan marriage preparation program is required. Call the parish office for arrangements. Instructions in the Faith—A program of formation and information (R.C.I.A.) is offered each year beginning in September. Call or email the Rectory for more information. Sick and Shut-Ins—Please notify the Rectory when you or someone in your family is ill, in the hospital, or unable to attend Mass. Parish Membership—You are invited to register by calling in person at the Rectory or by submitting a

completed registration card found on the stand in the church vestibule. Bulletin Deadline—Items should be received by Tuesday at noon and may be submitted by phone or in writing— dropped into the mail slot on the Rectory front porch or submitted by U.S. Mail, or e-mail to [email protected]. Parish Office Hours—Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Web Addresses—Our Email address is [email protected] Or [email protected] Diocesan Website address is cdlex.org. Our Website address is Nicholasville.cdlex.org. Father Bush’s email address is [email protected] Father Ron Schmelzer’s email address is [email protected] Deacon Keller’s email address is [email protected] Deacon Marco Rajkovich’s email address is [email protected] Diocesan Vocation Website is www.Ichoseyou.com

Welcome to all our Visitors! If you are new to St. Luke’s and the Jessamine County area and would like to join our parish, please register with us. There are many reasons to become a registered member of a parish: fellowship, numerous religious education classes for both adults and children, opportunities for Christian service, letters of recommendation to serve as godparents and sponsors for newcomers to the faith, pre-printed tithing envelopes and an annual report of your tax-deductible charitable offerings and a subscription to the CrossRoads, our diocesan newspaper. Call the office or pick up the white and blue form on the stand in front of the St. Luke icon in the vestibule. We are happy you are worshiping with us!

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Pilgrimage Trips this Year Trip to Rome—Father Richard Watson is planning a group trip to Rome for the canonization of Mother Teresa, September 1-9, 2016. Cost is $3,900 all inclusive and more information can be found at proximotravel.com. Trip to Portugal and Spain for the Our Lady of Fatima Celebration, October 10-18, 2016! Join our own Father Ron Schmelzer on this 9-day/7-night pilgrimage departing October 10. The price is only $3,399 per person, double occupancy, from Lexington. The itinerary includes a panoramic tour of Lisbon, the Shrine and Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima and the basilica, tours of Aljustrel and Valinhos, and the three dominant churches of Santiago de Compostela and much, more. For more information, contact Father Ron at [email protected] or Kent Van Roekel at 763.442.8385. Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Rome, Florence and Assisi celebrating the 150th Jubilee of Saint Paul Church, Lexington. Father Chris Clay, pastor of St. Paul Church will serve as the Spiritual Director of a trip on October 10-19, 2016 leaving from Louisville. The price is $3,699 per person based on double occupancy which includes roundtrip air from Louisville, superior tourist class hotels, porterage for one suitcase, breakfast daily and five dinners, all sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary, all overseas transfers as per itinerary, tour escort from beginning to end, and whisper headsets where needed, a Papal audience and daily Mass. $100 Early Bird Discount with deposit by March 20, 2016 and a $50 Early Bird Discount with deposit by May 15, 2016. Contact Lucille at Regina Tours; 1.800.Catholic (228-4654), ext. 208 or [email protected]

Catholic Diocese of Lexington Mission Statement Guided by the Holy Spirit, we witness to Christ’s saving love as disciples and missionaries in the fifty counties of our mission Diocese. As a Eucharistic people, we celebrate the sacraments, promote justice in word and deed, minister to the spiritual and material needs of all, and evangelize by living and sharing the Word of God and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Promulgated December 8, 2007

Notice to All--The Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky and its Bishop, John Stowe, OFM Conv. encourages all victims who have been abused by a priest, a deacon, or an employee of the diocese to bring forth any instances of sexual abuse to the appropriate persons. You should report any current or past occurences of sexual abuse to the Victims Assistance Coordinator. Bishop Stowe has appointed Ms. Nelda Stevens Jackson as the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Lexington. Ms. Jackson may be contacted by telephone at 859-253-1993 or by email at [email protected] or by mail or personal visit to the Catholic Social Services Bureau offices located at 1310 West Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508. The Diocese of Lexington pledges to do all it can to assist any victim of child sexual abuse by a cleric or lay employee by providing the necessary assistance for healing of mind, spirit, and body. La Diócesis de Lexington, Kentucky y su obispo John Stowe hace un llamado a todas las víctimas que han sido abusadas por un sacerdote, diácono o empleado de la diócesis para que denuncien el abuso sexual a las personas indicadas. Ud. debe reportar cualquier abuso sexual en el presente o pasado al Coordinador de Ayuda para Víctimas. El Sr. Obispo John Stowe ha encargado a la Srita. Nelda Stevens Jackson como la Coordinadora de Ayuda a Víctimas para la Diócesis de Lexington. La Srita Jackson puede ser contactada por teléfono al (859) 2531993 o por e-mail en [email protected] o por correo o visita personal al Buro de Servicios Sociales Católicos, localizado en 1310 W. Main Street, Lexington, Ky 40508. La Diócesis de Lexington se compromete a hacer todo lo posible para ayudar a cualquier víctima de abuso sexual infantil causada por un miembro del clero o empleado laico proveyendo la ayuda necesaria en mente, espíritu y cuerpo. Le invitamos a que nos contacte si Ud. necesita ayuda con respecto al abuso sexual.

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On-Going Diocesan Information Calvary Cemetery News - Calvary Cemetery is located at 874 West Main Street, Lexington, 859.252.5415; or [email protected] Opportunities for Life Volunteers Needed--Opportunities for Life, the Kentucky Catholic Bishop’s life-affirming ministry to women and families dealing with untimely pregnancies, is welcoming new volunteers. OFL will be offering training workshops in your diocese. OFL volunteers offer hope, compassion, options counseling and resources to callers who find the courage to seek help. Volunteers are needed to staff the 24 hour helpline from their homes. If you have a heart for life affirming ministry service, you are invited to contact OFL for more information. Please call 888.496.3638 to learn more about this ministry and the upcoming training workshops. Natural Family Planning (NFP). Learn NFP at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP International, www.nfpandmore.org. Includes Ecological Breastfeeding (it really can space babies), a doublecheck system of fertility awareness, and Catholic teaching that’s easy to understand. Work with a live instructor by email. Completion certificate. Only $70. We are listed at the U.S Bishops' website under NFP long distance learning: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/nfp-distancelearning.cfm Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group – Meets at 11:00 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the Church Parlor of Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 601 Hill N Dale Drive, Lexington. The Alzheimer’s caregiver’s life is one of loneliness and stress. The goal of ACSG is to help and aid those on this journey by addressing the emotions and issues that affect the mind, body and soul. The program “Feeding the Lambs” touches the concerns of those in the group both mentally and spiritually by letting Alzheimer’s caregivers know that they are not alone on their journey. If you are currently, or have been in the past, an Alzheimer’s caregiver, please consider joining this program. Contact John Borders 859.865.2848 or [email protected] for more information. Catholic Singles of the Bluegrass fosters the development of friendships between Catholic singles in the Diocese of Lexington, especially those who do not feel comfortable in a 20s or 30s group. The group's mission is to provide opportunities to participate in social activities, service projects and faith-based education programs, including these upcoming events: April 16 – Keeneland Racing--We will be going to Keeneland Races on Saturday April 16 as a group. The Grandstand Seating and General Admission tickets (if available) are $20 each and are non-refundable. Email Daniel Pekrul ([email protected]) to order tickets. May – Father Norm's talk on forgiveness. Contact [email protected] if you would like more information on our group.

Lexington Catholic High School News-- 2250 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY 40503. 859.277.7183. Check for LCHS 2016-2017 Highlighted Dates at our website-http://www.lexingtoncatholic.com/news/highlighteddates20162017.html Stage Knights Present The Addams Family: April 28 & 29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Principal’s Cup Golf Tournament: The 16th Annual Principal’s Cup on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Spring Valley Golf Club. Lunch at noon, scramble starts at 1 p.m., snacks after play and tee gifts. For questions or to sign up contact Pam Schneider. Dance Team Tryouts: Clinics on May 2-3, 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Alumni Gym and tryouts on May 4, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Alumni Gym. Sports Physicals will be at Lexington Catholic on Thursday, April 21, in the Beuter Gym. Physicals provided by Lexington Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. The cost remains $20. Make checks payable to Lexington Catholic. Physicals time are 6:00-7:30 p.m. There will not be a make-up date. The KHSAA has revised the physical form (form GEO4, revised 4/15). ALL PARTS NEED TO BE COMPLETED and turned into ONLY the athletic training staff before or on the FIRST day of tryouts for whatever sport participating in. ATHLETES MAY BEGIN CHECKING IN AT THE BASKETBALL TICKET OFFICE NO EARLIER THAN 5:30 PM. WE DO NOT HAVE AN EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. PLEASE HAVE YOUR FORMS COMPLETED AND MONEY IN HAND. THIS WILL HELP KEEP THINGS MOVING SMOOTHLY. If you wear contacts or glasses please bring them with you. Do not attach immunization sheets to the physical.

LCHS offers several summer camp opportunities:  Lexington Catholic Youth Soccer Camp for boys and girls, ages 6-14. Will be held on June 6-June 9, (Monday through Thursday) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Cost for the week is $100. On the campus of Lexington Catholic High School at the Joseph K. Ford Stadium. For questions or registration information, email: [email protected] or call Kathleen Quigley at 859.433.7307.  Lexington Catholic Drama Workshop for boys and girls, ages 7-14. Will be held on July 25-29. The cost is $100 for the week. Students aged 7-10 will attend in the morning, Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 to 12 noon. Students aged 11-14 will attend the afternoon session from 1-4 pm, Mon thru Thursday, and all day Friday from 9-5. The cost is $100 for the week. Space is limited. All levels of experience welcome. The workshop will be held in the LCH Theater. Email: [email protected] or call Kathleen Quigley at 859.433.7307.  Volleyball Summer Camps--May 31 - June 2.

Courage is a ministry dedicated to providing support to those experiencing same-sex attraction and seeking to live a life of chastity according to Catholic teaching. For confidential inquiries, call (859) 253-1993 x 306 or email [email protected].

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Act of Contrition--O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of your grace to confess my sins, do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. Morning Offering—O, Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart; the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month. Amen. April 2016 Universal: Small Farmers--That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor. Evangelization: African Christians--That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts. PRAYER OF ST. GERTRUDE THE GREAT--Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen. Prayer for the Recently Deceased—Incline Your ear, O Lord, to our prayers, in which we humbly entreat Your mercy. Bring to a place of peace and light the soul of Your servant, (NAME), which You have summoned to go forth from this world, and bid him to be numbered in the fellowship of Your saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer for Those Missing Mass—Almighty and most merciful God, Who wills not the death of a sinner, but that he be converted and live, hear our prayers for those who, of their own free will, from carelessness or indifference, are not here today to worship You in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Grant them, we beseech You, the light to see how empty life is without You, a right understanding of their obligation to adore You, and the courage to return to their Father’s House. And to us here present, O God of Love and Tenderness, grant a greater appreciation of the Mass and an apostolic spirit to work and pray for those whose hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen. (Follow with an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father.) Vocation Prayer--Heavenly Father, You are the one who made us, and you know us better than we know ourselves. Call forth your servants, O Lord, and teach us to recognize your voice. Son of god, you gave your life for all people, and you invite us to share in your mission. Guide us with your love, dear Jesus, and help us to show it to others. Holy Spirit, you are present within us, and you lend us the strength to live out our calling. Remain with us always, our Helper, and give us the courage to say, “Yes.” Hail Mary . . . . Prayer to End Abortion--Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself. Never to be silent, Never to be passive, Never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, And never to stop defending life Until all my brothers and sisters are protected, And our nation once again becomes A nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all, Through Christ our Lord. Amen!

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Priests, Religious, Seminarians & Deacons Rev. Patrick C. Fitzsimons VA Medical Center Chaplaincy Department 5000 West National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53295 B-date—November 19 Ordained 05-19-2001

Rev. John Dane 193 Barnsley Rd.

Rev. Richard Watson 132 Bryan Street

Wombwell, Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8DR United Kingdom B-date—December 12 Ord. 02-16-1991

Pikeville, KY 41501 B-date—January 1, 1961 Ordained 05-21-2011

Rev. Chris Shofner 165 N. Waterville Ave. LeCenter, MN 56057 B-date—August 7 Ordained 05-28-2005

Fr. Tony Stephens, CPM 6616 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230

Fr. George L. McInnis, CPM Fathers of Mercy 806 Shaker Museum Rd. South Union, KY 42283 B-date—February 16 Ordained 06-02-2007 Deacon Carter Ross Ordained 06-14-1981 Died—08-07-2015

Rob Adams (St. Luke’s) The Pontifical North American College 00120 Vatican City State EUROPE B-date—July 23 Ordination Date—May 21, 2016 Terrence de Silva (St. Julian, Middlesboro) St. Meinrad School of Theology 200 Hill Dr. St. Meinrad, IN 47577 Tim White Pontifical College Josephinum 7625 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43235

Jeff Childers St. Meinrad School of Theology 200 Hill Dr. St. Meinrad, IN 47577 Danny Taylor (Christ the King) St. Meinrad School of Theology 200 Hill Dr. St. Meinrad, IN 47577 (Pre-Theology I)

Rev. William C. Bush 304 S. Main St. Nicholasville, KY 40356 B-date—January 13, 1934 Ordination Date—June 9, 1962

B-date—December 13 Ordained 06-04-2005 Brandon Bigam (St. Luke’s) St. Meinrad School of Theology 200 Hill Dr. St. Meinrad, IN 47577 B-date—Jan. 6 Transitional Diaconate Ordination--June 4

James Harding (MQHR) St. Meinrad School of Theology 200 Hill Dr. St. Meinrad, IN 47577

Josh Bertram Pontifical College Josephinum 7625 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43235

Mark Ouma Sacred Heart Seminary 7335 S. Hwy 100 P. O. Box 429 Hales Corners, WI 53130

David Wheeler (St. Ann, Manchester) Pontifical College Josephinum 7625 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43235

Aldrin Tayag Pastoral Year St. Andrew Church 1125 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Marc Bentley St. Meinrad School of Theology 200 Hill Dr. St. Meinrad, IN 47577

Scott Morgan (Sacred Heart, Corbin) Pontifical College Josephinum 7625 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43235

John Lijana (Cathedral of Christ the King St. Meinrad School of Theology 200 Hill Dr. St. Meinrad, IN 47577

Sister Marie Therese of Christ’s Redeeming Mercy Zink (Theresa Zink) Sister Servants of the Eternal Word 3721 Belmont Road Birmingham, AL 35210 B-date—January 19 First Vows—August 15, 2012

Sister Mary Faustina of the Divine Redeemer (Katie Byrd) Sister Servants of the Eternal Word 3721 Belmont Road Birmingham, AL 35210 B-date—July 4 First Vows—August 15, 2014

Rev. Ronald Schmelzer 116 Daylily Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 B-date—February 26, Ordination Date—June 1, 2002

Deacon Frank Keller 114 Lone Oak Dr. Nicholasville, KY 40356 B-date—October 23, 1951 Ordination Date—June 7, 2008 Dc. Marco & Kathy Rajkovich 216 Windom Ln. Nicholasville, KY 40356 B-date—November 22, 1955 Ordination Date—June 2, 2012

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HomeBound Parishioners

Bob and Ida Ash (12-01-2015) 101 Sexton Way, Apt. 401 Midway, KY 40347

Dorothy Ward 3310 Tates Creek Rd, Apt. 211 Lexington, KY 40502

Geneva and Dean Brickey 111 Hillcrest Ave. Lancaster, KY 40444

Mr. Fred Dempsey Mary Jo Daugherty McDowell Place of Danville 2121 Nicholasville Rd, #707 1181 Ben Ali Dr. Lexington, KY 40503 Danville, KY 40422

Mrs. Katie Hall 614 S. Third St. Nicholasville, KY 40356

Mr. David Jenkins Morning Pointe, No. 204 150 Shoreside Dr. Lexington, KY 40515 859-309-0957

Mrs. Jean Fawcett 116 Keene Crossing Dr. Nicholasville, KY 40356

Mrs. Rita Norton Little Sisters of the Poor 15 Audobon Plaza Dr. Louisville, KY 40217

Ms. Helen Palmer 453 W. Broadway Danville, KY 40422

Mrs. Jean Quinn 321 Weil Ln. Nicholasville, KY 40356

Mrs. Rita Ridgway Thomson-Hood Veterans Ctr. 100 Veterans Drive, Rm 253B Wilmore, KY 40390

Mrs. Joanna Schue Gene Settles Royal Manor Nursing Home 136 Carolyn Lane 100 Sparks Ave. Nicholasville, KY 40356 Nicholasville, KY 40356

Mrs. Darlene Tackett 407 N. Second St. Nicholasville, KY 40356

John H. and Ruth McMurtry 217 S. Main St. Nicholasville, KY 40356

Corinne C. Quadland 111 Coconut Grove Dr. No. 10 Nicholasville, KY 40356

Jean and Fran Wingate 209 Fairway West Nicholasville, KY 40356

Bill and Bobi Ringlein 2187 Lansill Rd. Lexington, KY 40504

Jim and Ramona McGlennon 3441 Keithshire Way Lexington, KY 40503

Former Parishioners & Friends Bob and Betsy Grant (Garrett and Julianna) 4005 Powhatan Secondary Williamsburg, VA 23188

Mr. Joe Musialowski 6730 Cinnamon Circle Mint Hill, NC 28227-4375

Mrs. Jessie Ross 127 Woodland Dr. Somerset, KY 42501 B-dates—September 22

Chris and Mary Ice 98 St. Joseph Dr. Steubenville, OH 43952

Mrs. Margaret Hrncar 920 Dean Street Woodstock, IL 60098

Bishop Ronald W. Gainer Mrs. Anna Krolick (His mother) 4810 Union Deposit Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111

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