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

610 Locust Street Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-2130 www.ststephencathedral.org www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral

Most Rev. William F. Medley, Diocese of Owensboro Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Bishop Emeritus

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I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. — Isaiah 49:6b

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.

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 St) 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. We suggest the first appointment must be scheduled nine (9) months before the proposed date of marriage but ABSOLUTELY no later than six (6) months prior to the proposed marriage date. Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated communally two times a year, during Advent and Lent. Other opportunities for reconciliation are Saturdays from 9:3011:30AM and 4:00-5:00PM on the Thursday before First Friday, and by appointment.

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STEWARDS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 21/22, 2017 THIRD Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00PM VIGIL MASS Altar Servers: Emma Moore, Henry Moore, Lily Moore Lectors: Richard Murphy, Donna Murphy Minister of the Host: Laurie Hicks, Gene Lyon, Larry Lyon Minister of the Cup: Ruth Ann Carrico, Audie Cooper, Sue Cooper, Carmen Goetz Minister of Hospitality: Eddie Byrne, Cheryl Hayden, Douglas Hayden, Duncan Kaai, Samantha Kaai, Bill Lanham 7:00AM MASS Altar Server: Eddie O’Bryan Lectors: Glenn Thompson, Nancy Hendricks Minister of the Host: Deacon Dirck Curry Minister of the Cup: Sarah Murphy, Arthur Hodde Mininister of Hospitality: Pat Baker, Norman Froehlich, Jim Marold, Dennis Weafer, Terry Wilkerson, Chris Zoglmann

Pastor’s Corner I. Pictoral Directory: Deadline to make an appointment is January 22nd! A huge thank you to Lisa Taylor and Kathryn Wimsatt for tak -ing on this monumental task. Job well done! Make an appointment after the Sunday Masses or go online to our website. Call the parish office if you have questions.

9:00AM MASS Altar Servers: Keaton Leigh, Christian Leigh, Leo Padgett Lectors: Aaron Carrico, Suzanne Padgett Minister of the Host: Jill Leigh, Ben Rhodes, Kelsey Rhodes Minister of the Cup: John McNulty, Felicity Polio, Cissy Sullivan, Ron Sullivan Minister of Hospitality: Matt Carrico, Angela Drury, Bill Drury, Jonathan Drury, OPEN, Elmo Thompson 11:00AM MASS Altar Servers: Alice Palmer, Iona Palmer Lectors: Margaret Windle, Mike Weafer Minister of the Host: John Calhoun, Mary Horn, Janet Murphy Minister of the Cup: Ed Cecil, Brenda Clark, Jenny Likens, Debbie Sikes Minister of Hospitality: David Hemingway, Allen Herzog, Bo Ivey, Jim Ivey, Jodi Ivey, Jim Murphy

II. Ecumenical Hymn Festival: Thursday, January 19th, 6:00 p.m., with the Bishop, here at the Cathedral! We will welcome our sister parishes as well as our neighbors from the Christian Churches in our area. This Festival takes place during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18th —25th, which is when the Church Celebrates the Conversion of St. Paul. The theme this year is “Reconciliation—the Love of Christ Compels Us.” (2 Cor 5:14-20). The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years— in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity. By annually observing the WPCU, Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one."

III. Epiphany Vespers and the Epiphany International Potluck: Special thank you to Lupe Ellis for commandingly Coordinating this Celebration and Teresa Brown, our Pastoral Council liaison and all the helpers who made this a special event! A special thank you also to our Magi/Three Kings: Landon, Luke, and Kolbe Reffitt. CONGRATULATIONS to the Nathan Reffitt family as they were the winners of the door prize, a trip to Florida during Spring Break. What a treat for such a deserving family— send us a postcard! Thank you to everyone who came out and participated!

IV. Opportunities for Life: The Kentucky Bishops' 24-7 Hotline for women experiencing a difficult or unwanted pregnancy—it reminds people of the alternatives to abortion. This hotline has been in service for over 20 years and has been a great and blessed success in saving the lives of the unborn. When you donate to Opportunities for Life, you are saving lives. One phone call from a woman near despair is the difference between life and death. For more information, please visit www.opportunitiesforlife.org. V. Baby bottles for Birthright: Next weekend, January 21st/22nd, we will support our local Birthright by picking up a baby bottle when you leave after Mass. Please place your donation in the baby bottle and return it to the parish office during the week, or in designated areas in church the following weekend—January 28/29th. Many thanks to Kate Abney for coordinating this vital event in and through the social concerns committee of the Parish. Birthright “A Friend is Waiting” (birthright.org) offers an alternative to women considering an abortion. January 22, 1973, a day “which will live in infamy,” must be a day in which we re-double our efforts and be relentless in educating and communicating reconciliation for women as well as men. The Holy Father and the Bishops call us to pray for healing for all those who have been part of an abortion. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is a wonderful place to begin the healing process. There are retreats several times a year. For more information visit HopeAfterAbortionKY.com or call Debbie 270/570-4717 or Jennifer at 931/242-5506. VI. Presbyteral Convocation: January 16-19th: Bishop Medley gathers with the priests of the Diocese each year at St. Meinrad for continued education, retreat, state of the diocese address, etc. This year our topic is death and dying: how to better implement the ritual for funerals— The Mass of Christian burial. Please pray for Bishop Medley, myself, Fr. Jamie, and the priest of the diocese of Owensboro. Corey Bruns, our seminary intern will also be part of this continuing education. VII. No Mass at the Cathedral on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. Be aware of the Mass schedule at the Carmel Home at 6:55 a.m. each morning. Mass is also available at 7:00 a.m. at the Passionist Monastery. In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS Parish Birthdays from January 15-21 Morgan Ballard, Margaret Bonner, William Danhauer, Jr., Donna Flaherty, Rita Heinz, Marjorie Howard, Samantha Kaai, Haley Mahoney, Don Millay, Tyler Moore, Bailey Padgett, Jason Pagan, Stephanie Payne, Ben Rhodes, Haley Riches, Bradley Sawyer, Nicholas Searcy, Samantha Taylor, Sam Van Bussum, Vincent Wink, David Young

THIS WEEK’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their Wedding Anniversary a very happy and blessed day. January 15—Don and Carol Ralph, 51 years

A BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON — As in the past the Curry's will be going on a medical mission trip to the Philippines to provide medical health care and we are asking St. Stephen Cathedral Parish for assistance. Supplies are needed such as bottles of Vitamins for adults and children, Tylenol either 325 mg or 500 mg dosages and children chewable, Aspirin 81 mg and 325 mg dosage. Ibuprofen 200 mg, Benadryl 25 mg, ointments of triple antibiotic and hydrocortisone or bandages. We will also be taking old pair of glasses and cash donations to NAFFA would be appreciated so we can buy more medical supplies in country. These items could be left in the back sanctuary in a box marked Philippines. You may also drop a check in the collection basket or the parish office. Please make check payable to St. Stephen Cathedral, but mark “Philippine Mission Trip” in the memo line. Thank you! The mission trip is February 1-9, 2017.

Hymn Festival—January 19th, 6:00PM The greater Owensboro community is invited to join members of various Christian denominations at St. Stephen Cathedral for a Hymn Festival in observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Cathedral annually celebrates the area churches with a gathering and this year, in observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, all the Christian churches in the city of Owensboro are invited. Ministers from area churches will lead the service with Bishop William Medley in attendance. As well as the singing of hymns, the service will include prayer and scripture readings reflecting Jesus’ desire that “all may be one.” Fellowship and refreshments will follow after the service in the Fr. John Vaughan Community Center.

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Pictoral Directory DO YOU HAVE YOUR APPOINTMENT? SEE A VOLUNTEER TODAY AFTER MASS! It is time to gather together and organize a new Picture Parish Directory. We have representatives here this weekend after all the Masses so you may sign-up for an appointment to have your family portrait made for the directory. Or, if you choose, you may visit our website and access an appointment calendar there. There is no charge to have your picture taken for the directory. We hope the entire parish family will come out and have a portrait taken. Portrait packages will be available for purchase.

Pictures will be taken January 24—28 and again January 31—February 4, 2017. Financial Update:

Dec. 31/Jan. 1: Fourth week of December weekly collecƟons: $29,753.59 Weekly Budget: $19,038.00 Weekly +/-: $10,715.59 First Week of January weekly collecƟons: $40,699.55 (includes $14,695.00 given electronically) Weekly Budget:19,038.00 Weekly +/-: $21,661.55 (first week of the month; monthly totals are the same) Year-to-Date collecƟons: $542,252.88 Year-to-Date budget: $514,026.00 Year-to-Date +/-: $28,226.88 Average weekly +/- aŌer 27 weeks: $1,045.44 OTHER COLLECTIONS: Backpack Ministry: $100.00 Flowers: $50.00 Deacon Curry Mission Trip to Philippines: $100.00 St. Francis of Assisi, Todd County: $1,370.00 Diocesan Good Works: $50.00 OpportuniƟes for Life: $60.00 Maintenance & Repairs: $952.00 RestoraƟon & Renewal/Porch: $5,331.00 (includes $3,620.00 given electronically)

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Special Collections

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Opportunities for Life Collection, this weekend Birthright of Owensboro, January 21st and 22nd

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Please Pray for all the Sick† Ron Calvert Richard Clouse George Collignon Patrick Cureton Ruth Ann Cureton Linda Falloway Wilma Fenwick Richard Flaherty Tommy Fulkerson George/Sandy Hagan Ben Hartz Sarah Horn Mary Houle Jerry/Barbara Huff Colene Jennings

Jim Jones, Jr. Josanna Lamastus Hallie Lott Henry Luckett David McCrady Eddy McFarland James/Wilma McManaway Bishop John McRaith Lottie Miller Joann Moore Olivia Murphy Lucy Neal Boots Norris Bill Payne

Wanda Payne Donna Phelps Ed Pickett Melissa Rearden Dorothy Reynolds Paddy Settles Jennifer Sexton Louise Thompson Isabella Wardrip Pam Weafer Dwayne Wells Fred Whelan Mel Windle Melinda Wise Mary Jo Yates

Sick Friends/Relatives

Jeremy Alexander, grandson of Ann Curtis; Kensely Alexander, granddaughter of Ann Curtis; Ima Axley, sister-in-law of Norma Axley; Fr. Mark Buckner; Michael Conley; Beverly Chilton, parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Chapel; Ain Dennis, mother of Fr. Jamie Dennis; Stephen Emmick, brother-in-law of Beverly Emmick; Gina Fischer, sister of Karen Tomes; Marlene Kerr, mother of Taylor West; Nancy Mudd, niece of Sharlene Hatfield; Sue and John Mudd, sister and brother-in-law of Sharlene Hatfield; Enith Ross, aunt of Fr. Jamie; Patti Terrell; Ann Vaughan, mother of Fr. John Vaughan; Ginny Wieder, mother of Theresa Potts, Florence Wieder, and Carrie Wieder Names in bold are those currently in the hospital or have had surgery recently. Names will be ROTATED off these lists every SIX WEEKS unless a parishioner calls and extends the prayer request.

PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES

Carmel Home-Mary C. Kelley, Nina Van Bussum, Millie Fell, Mary Osborne, Agatha Lindemann, Rose Cecil, Helen Miles, Margie Hill, Elise O’Bryan; Charles Danhauer. Owensboro Center-Bettye Aull. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Heritage Place—Jackie Jaskolski, Charles Sims. Hermitage Manor—Shirley Conkright, Gail Dixon. Hillcrest—Hallie Lott; One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Lottie Jeanene Bramlett, Mary Ann Calhoun, Fern Terra-Margaret “Jackie” Hoffman. Fern Terrace-Bertha Horrell.

PRAYING FOR THE DECEASED Please pray for those who have recently died. Please remember to pray for those who are dying.

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Cathedral Preschool is now hiring a Substitute Teacher. Please call the pre-school, (270) 926-1652 or email [email protected] for more information.

Lent/Easter Liturgy Planning Meeting YOU ARE INVITED to join a small group of parishioners to discuss plans for the upcoming seasons of Lent & Easter. Come and offer your input on Monday, January 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Office Conference Room so that our upcoming liturgies are truly lifegiving and prayerful celebrations.

Faith Enrichment Opportunity All are invited on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. or Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center for a JOURNEY with Bishop Robert Barron. Come learn and unclock the truth behind the Catholic Church’s most influential people. We will look at “Catholicism: Pivotal Players,” a multi-part film series that celebrates a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of civilization. This series will be lead by Corey Bruns, our Seminarian. It begins Sunday, January 29th, at 10:00 a.m.; ending on Sunday, February 19th and also, beginning Monday, January 30th, at 7:00 p.m.; ending on February 27th. Please see “The Week Ahead” in each bulletin for dates.

Faith Formation News! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: There are several people in our community asking questions about being Catholic. Please continue to pray for all who are seeking a deeper understanding of faith and particularly of our Catholic faith. Maybe you know someone who would also be interested in learning about our faith. Reach out to them with a heart of compassion and assure them that inquiring does not require a lifetime commitment. RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the parish Media Center. On Jan. 18th the topic will be “Christian Moral Living and the Dignity of Human Life.” Come share your faith and explore Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270/8528424, or [email protected]. Adult Faith Formation Opportunity: Bishop Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential people. CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. Corey Bruns will present aspects of this series on Sunday mornings at 10:00 (January 29, February 5, 12, 19) and repeated on Monday evenings at 7:00 (January 30, February 6, 20, 27) in the Community Center.

Prayer for Those in Sacramental Formation: As is our tradition at the Cathedral, we have the names of our younger parishioners who are preparing for sacraments on prayer papers at all the entrances today. Please take a name of one of these young people and remember to pray for him or her throughout the coming months.

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Mass Intentions for the Week 7:00AM

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Pat/Suzanne Padgett Mon Sylvia Heflin † Tues +Lois/Wilfred Hagan †† +Eva M. Birkhead † +Mary Joan Hagan-Jarboe † Wed +Eddie Hatfield † +Paul Higdon † Thu +Mary Jane Young † Norberto Jacildo † James B. Birkhead † Fri Sat 9:00AM Will/Mary Katherine Wathen Family

Sunday, January 22 Sat 5:00PM Sun 7:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM

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SUNDAY, January 15—SECOND SUNDAY in Ordinary Time Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS II Childcare 9:00AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, 10:00AM SPACE, 2:00PM, Community Center YOUTH GROUP, 6-8pm, Youth House MONDAY, January 16—Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM; PSS II Rosary, 7:30AM TUESDAY, January 17—Saint Anthony, Abbot NO DAILY MASS** Rosary, 7:30AM There will be no daily Hermitage Mass, 10:00AM Mass celebrated on Vespers, 5:30PM, Church

Mary Edith Oskin † The People of St. Stephen Charlotte Kerpon † George I. Birkhead †

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday:

Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Is 8:23 — 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17] I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for such a wonderful first Christmas as a priest. This has been a Christmas that I will never forget. Thank you all for your support, for gifts, kind words, your understanding and most of all, I thank you for helping me to learn how to be a good priest. They teach us a lot of things in seminary, but the real learning happens with you. May God bless all of you abundantly and may you all have a bles-sed new year. Much Thanks and Blessings, Fr. Jamie

**You may attend daily Mass at the Carmel Home, 2501 Old Hartford Road, at 6:55 a.m., Monday through Friday, or at the Passionist Monestary, 8564 Crisp Road, Whitesville, at 7:00 a.m. The public is welcome! VISION Some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world.

—Anonymous

WEDNESDAY, January 18—Weekday NO DAILY MASS** Rosary, 7:30AM RCIA, 6:00PM, Media Center Choir Practice, 6:00PM, Church

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to all the priests in the Diocese attending the Priest Convocation in St. Meinrad.**

THURSDAY, January 19—Weekday NO DAILY MASS** Rosary, 7:30AM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Meeting Room, 10:30AM & 7:00PM HYMN FESTIVAL, Ecumenical Gathering, 6:00PM, Bishop Medley, followed by Reception in the Community Center

FRIDAY, January 20—Weekday Saint Fabian, Pope, Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr Daily Mass at 7:00AM & 12:05PM; PSS: II Rosary, 7:30PM SATURDAY, January 21—Saint Agnes, Virgin, Martyr Rosary, 8:30AM Daily Mass, 9:00AM; PSS: II Confessions, 9:30-11:30AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM; PSS: III ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ SUNDAY, January 22—THIRD Sunday in ORDINARY TIME National Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children BIRTH RIGHT BABY BOTTLE Collection Today Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: III Childcare 9:00AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, 10:00AM YOUTH GROUP, 6-8pm, Youth House +++The daily Mass intentions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be honored when Fr Jerry and Fr. Jamie celebrate Mass while they are away.

Litany of Thanks For all those who served and brought food to the funeral meal for the family and friends of Paul Eugene Hagan: LISA TAYLOR, Theresa Ray, Lorraine McFarland, Bern Tooley, Glenda Crump, Mary Beth Hurley, Moggie Riney, Misty Brown, Sally Halbig, Gloria Cecil, Shirley Howard, Janice Green, Veatrice Clark, Sharlene Hatfield, Heather Dant, Sharon Weafer

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YOUTH GROUP NEWS!

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JOIN US FOR OUR YOUTH GROUP KICK-OFF THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH 2017 FROM 6-8PM!!

Discipleship: A Way of Life All Year Through By now, most of the Christmas trees, Nativity displays, and inflatable lawn decorations have been taken down. The hectic pace of gift-giving and celebrations has given way to a more ‘normal’ routine. It is wonderful to know that we open our hearts to support various charities and outreach programs during Advent and Christmas. This extra giving and sharing at the holidays is certainly important, but our efforts as disciples of Christ need to continue year round. Living life as a Christian steward means sharing our treasure, offering our talents in service, and making time for regular prayer all year through. When we recognize, gratefully receive, carefully tend, and generously share a portion of our God-given gifts, we deepen our relationship with the Lord and support our parish and greater community. We continue to reach out to the less fortunate, whose needs continue long after the Christmas season is over.

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SERVING.

Time, Talent, and Treasure Update Many thanks to everyone who returned a Time, Talent, and Treasure pledge. Saint Stephen Cathedral is truly blessed by your generosity and support! If you have not returned a pledge, it’s not too late. Pick up a packet in the vestibule or feel free to call the Parish Office. Notice to our liturgical ministry volunteers: Beginning in mid-February, our liturgical schedule will include new volunteers as well as reflect ministry changes indicated on the pledges we received. Training will be offered soon for new Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers, Sacristans, and Hospitality Ministers. If you have not returned your pledge but wish to serve in a liturgical ministry, please return your pledge this week. Would you like to serve in ministry but aren’t sure which ministries fit your schedule and talents? Contact Donna Tarantino at [email protected] or 270-683-6525. I’ll help you find the right ministry for you. (Everyone has God-given talents, and there’s something for almost everyone!)

Pray for Legislation to protect the unborn and the elderly!

YOUTH GROUP MEMBERS FROM OWENSBORO GATHER AND COMPETE IN THE MOST AWESOME AND EPIC WACKY SPORTS COMPETITION IN THE DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO. DEMONSTRATING HUMAN EMOTION (LAUGHTER MOSTLY), SKILL TO COMPETE IN RIDICULOUS EVENTS, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND PRIDE AS THEY COMPETE TO EAT THE GOLD CANDY THEY WIN FOR THEIR SELECTED COUNTRIES. Yep, that’s right…Wacky WINTER OLYMPICS 2017 is ON!

Later this month: January 22nd, 2017 join us in “How to Save a Life!” As we watch a movie, discuss, and pray for the respect of life in all its stages! January 29th as we “pilgrimage” to the Passionist Monastery of St. Joseph and join the Sisters for Vespers as we ask God’s blessing on our new year. Meet at the Youth House at 4:15, leave by 4:21! See Corey for your permission forms! Mark your calendars! The 20th annual Youth 2000 is March 1012th ! See Corey for registration and more information. It’s going to be FANTASTIC!!

Parish Retreat March 24-26 Reserve the last weekend of March for a parish retreat. This less than 48 hour experience could change your life! It certainly will deepen your faith and deepen your sense of community. Beginning on Friday evening about 5:30 p.m., and ending Sunday about 4:30 p.m., this Koinonia (Greek word for "community") retreat is based on the Paschal Mystery, the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Taylor and Kaitlyn West are the Co-Lay Directors, Carl Lewis is Asst. Lay Director. Could it be that this Lent, March 24–26, is the perfect time for a faith lift? Think about it! Talk about it! Pray about it! Registration forms are in the church and in the parish office. Pick up one today!

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● PARISH STAFF ● Pastor (Rector) ......................... Fr. Jerry Riney ([email protected]) Parochial Vicar………...….Fr. Jamie Dennis ([email protected]) Permanent Deacon ..............Dirck Curry, D.O. ([email protected]) Director/Faith Formation.....Donna Murphy ([email protected]) Business Manager .......... Eddy McFarland ([email protected]) Pastoral Associate(Blessed Sacrament Chapel)Sr. Jeannette Fennewald ….…………………………….…....…[email protected]

Director of Music ........................James Wells ([email protected]) Director of Ministries and Volunteers……….…...…..Donna Tarantino ………………………………...…………..([email protected]) Cathedral Preschool ................... Pam Weafer ([email protected]) Administrative Assistant..…...….Beni Howell ([email protected]) Buildings/Grounds Supervisor….….Jeff Payne ([email protected])

● PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Christy Ellis, Chair.......................270-314-4720 Mark Heinz, Vice-Chair.............. 270-315-1405 Margie Ebelhar, Secretary ........... 270-926-4481 Ronald Bornander(Buildings/Gr) 270-925-4406

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Teresa Brown(Com/Family Enr) . 270-925-3039 Bo Ivey(Communications) ........ 270-314-5421 John Calhoun(Lit/Worship) ......... 270-316-9102 John McNulty(Steward/R&R) .. 270-570-7500 Haley Fitzgerald(Education) ....... 270-993-1111 Lottie Miller(Finance)............... 270-316-3274 Mark Heinz(Social Concerns) ..... 270-315-1405

● PARISH MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS ● LITURGY and WORSHIP Worship Committee Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ministers of Hospitality Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Children’s Liturgy Music Ministries Art/Environment

Michael Bogdan Eddie O’Bryan Fr. Jamie Dennis

270-852-8327 270-240-4087 270-683-6525

Mary Beth Hurley James Wells Michael Bogdan

270-316-4587 270-683-6525 270-852-8327

EDUCATION Christian Initiation Faith Formation *Children *Adults Youth Group Catholic Young Adults Men’s Group Sunday Scripture Sharing Sponsor Couples School Board Rep

Donna Murphy

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Donna Murphy Haley Fitzgerald Fr. Jamie Dennis Robin Tomes

270-683-6525 270-993-1111 270-683-6525 270-683-1545

Randy Clemens Tom and Amy Payne Ken Heichelbech Fr. Jerry Riney Carl Lewis

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

CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool is a loving learning center where each child is a special gift. Call 270-926-1652. Visit www.cathedralpreschool.com. Visit: www.ststephencathedral.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral The bulletin is posted weekly by 5:00PM Friday.

Social Concerns Cmt Soup Kitchen/Daniel Pitino Shelter St. Vincent de Paul St. Benedict’s Shelter Stephen Ministry “ Habitat for Humanity

SOCIAL CONCERNS Joe Abel Kelsey Rhodes Sheila Howard Harry Bellew Cindy Bornander Joan Perry LaWanna Brand Mark Heinz

270-313-9942 270-316-2678 270-314-1179 270-926-0792 270-993-9309 270-852-8421 270-852-8421 270-315-1405

COMMUNITY/FAM ENRICHMENT Parish Health Group Parish Newsletter “ Parish Photographer “ “ Parish Outreach/Cards Funeral Meal Support “ “ Welcoming Comm.

Deacon Dirck Curry Katie Pagan Taylor West Rob Abney Terry Brown Donna Duffy Dottie Riney Sue Gough Lisa Taylor Gene Lyon Janet Murphy

270-316-1668 270-314-5793 270-590-1636 270-315-7276 — 270-315-1692 270-684-6445 270-684-9104 270-302-6917 270-684-3358 270-485-8553

Finance Committee Marketing/Hospitality Buildings/Grounds

STEWARDSHIP Tom Neal Kathy Wright Ron Bornander

270-683-6521 270-685-2550 270-683-6525

MINISTRY to the SICK Hospital/Nursing Home...Please notify the Parish Office upon admission 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 Communion is asked to call the Parish Office at 683-6525.

FROM THE EDITOR Bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by 8:00AM FRIDAY to [email protected]. 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 should be camera ready. Thank you!

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