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 APRIL 19, 2015

Peace 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:

Sacraments:

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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† LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for APRIL 25-26, 2015 †

FOURTH (GOOD SHEPHERD) SUNDAY OF EASTER (B) 5:00PM MASS Altar Servers .......................................... Lillian Farmer, Hope Johnson Lectors ................................................. Leah McCarty, Garry Pierce Min. Host. ......................................... Larry and Gene Lyon, Sue Gough Min. Cup ............ Scott and Kathy Warren, Helen Miles, Denise Payne Min. Hosp ............................... Doug and Cheryl Hayden, Bill Lanham, Eddie Byrne, Volunteer Voc. Min .......................................................Doug and Cheryl Hayden 7:00AM MASS Altar Server........................................................................... John Kirby Lectors ... ........................................... Rita Roberson, Nancy Hendricks Min. Host. .......................................................................... Lottie Miller Min. Cup .................................. Lorraine McFarland, LaWanna Brand Min. Hosp .............Charlie Winstead, Terry Wilkerson, Dennis Weafer, Norman Froehlich, Volunteer Voc. Min .................................................................... Nancy Hendricks

9:00AM MASS Children Lit........................Beth Steele, Madelyn Lyon, Caroline Ashby Altar Servers .................................. Adney Rakotoniaina, Clayton Lewis Lectors ............................................... Carl Lewis, Andry Rakotoniaina Min. Host ....................................Ken and Kathy Rasp, Doris Mattingly Min. Cup . ......... Wilma Stallings, Rita Gerteisen, Dick Booth, Volunteer Min. Hosp .............. Joe and Vicky Connor, Frank and Debbie Wathen, Gayle Welsh, Mark Osborne Voc. Min .......................................... Michael and Lisa Sullivan Family 11:00AM MASS Altar Servers .................................................. Taran and Hannah Wells Lectors ............................................ Margaret Windle, Jefferson Sorley Min. Host .......... Peggy Clark, Brenda Clark, Mary Horn, Debbie Sikes Min. Cup .................................. Joan Perry, Keith Howard, Volunteers Min. Hosp ................................. Jim Ivey, Gene Higdon, David Weafer, Ray and Darcy Purk, Chuck Payne

“Doubt is the skeleton in the closet of faith, and I know no better way to treat a skeleton than to bring it into the open and expose it for what it is; not something to hide or fear, but a hard structure on which living tissue may grow.” Philip Yancey, Reaching for the Invisible God

† PASTOR’S CORNER † I. Owensboro Symphony Orchestra will grace us with their presence at St. Stephen Cathedral on Sunday, April 19, at 4:00PM. Along with every SSC parishioner, our Diocesan Event Welcomers will extend hospitality to our guests. Invite your friends and neighbors! Everyone is welcome! II. New Families to St. Stephen Cathedral: There will be a reception in St. Stephen Cathedral rectory on Thursday, April 23, at 6:30PM, with hors d'oeuvres, for all new families who have registered since June 18, 2013. We are glad you are here! Welcome! Please RSVP to Teresa Brown at 270-925-3039, or the parish office at 270-683-6525. III. Spring Work Day was a huge success last Saturday, April 11. Thanks to all those who gave back to the Church in a very hands-on, concrete way. A special thanks to Ron Bornander, Parish Pastoral Council liaison to Buildings and Grounds, for organizing and making this event happen. (Watch for next week’s Litany of Thanks for all the names.) IV. Watering our Church Flowers: Thanks to Dora Thompson and Mary Horn for their timely watering of our flowers in church. In deference to the health of our flowers, I ask that this important and essential task be left to Dora and Mary alone! Our Art and Environment Committee did a superb job in transforming our worship environment from the Lenten to the Easter season. Thanks especially to Kathy Rasp, Patrick Clary, Mary Ann O'Bryan, and Mary Horn, under the direction of Mike Conley, Director Liturgy and Music. V. Good News About Fr. Suneesh! The new assignments for pastors and assistants (“parochial vicars” in Canon Law language!) have been announced, and will take affect the second Tuesday of June. Fr. Suneesh Mathew Kulathanapadikel will be staying at St. Stephen Cathedral, thanks be to God! And to Bishop Medley! Alleluia! Alleluia! In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS Parish Birthdays from April 19-26 Clarie Augenstein, Paul Brown, Rick Brown, Jamie Carrico, Bill Drury, Lillian Farmer, Matthew Frushour, Greg Hancock, Parker Head, Eric Kyle, Ross Leigh, Mills Logan, Jim Marold, Will McCrady, Ashtan Millay, Tony Moore, Dick Murphy, Ron Payne, Moggie Riney, Suzanne Sims, Kathi Skidd, Michael Thies, Ruth Zackery. THIS WEEK’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their anniversary a very happy and blessed Anniversary.

21--Jerry and Theresa Daugherty, 25 years 23--Richard and Sarah Gri msley, 32 years 24--Sam and Lisa Van Bussum, 34 years 25--Charles and Mary Ann Medley, 45 years 26--Drew and Susan Augenstein, 24 years Jim and Emma Lou Marrett, 35 years RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

WORD OF LIFE “Today, capital punishment is unacceptable, however serious the condemned’s crime may have been. It is an offence to the inviolability of life and to the dignity of the human person which contradicts God’s plan for man and for society and his merciful justice, and it fails to conform to any just purpose of punishment. It does not render justice to the victims, but rather foments revenge. “For a constitutional State, the death penalty represents a failure, because it obliges the State to kill in the name of justice. Dostoyevsky wrote: ‘To kill a murderer is a punishment incomparably worse than the crime itself. Murder by legal sentence is immeasurably more terrible than murder by a criminal.’ Justice is never reached by killing a human being.” Pope Francis, “Letter,” March 20, 2015 Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

YOUTH GROUP

We continue our prayers for our newly initiated members, the neophytes, as they grow in their understanding of the Mysteries of Faith. Please keep them in prayer. Perhaps you know someone who has expressed interest in you as a Catholic. Invite them to come and learn more about Catholicism. There is an open-door to all who are casually curious, seriously seeking or firmly committed to becoming Catholic. Now is an excellent time to inquire. Our RCIA process is a year-round experience. It does not have a beginning or ending date, like a school year calendar. RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM in the parish Media Center. On April 22, Rob Abney will present the topic “The Laity: Called to Build God’s Kingdom.” Come share your faith and explore Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, or donna.murphy@ pastoral.org. CELEBRATION OF FIRST EUCHARIST Seventeen young members of our faith community are in the final stages of preparation for receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 26, at the 11:00AM Mass. Please remember them in your prayers! Ashlynn Carman Dustin Gonzalez Evan Hurm Ashton Millay Peter Palmer Sofia Sorley

Vincent Carrico Romer Gonzalez Meghan Kyle Ambrielle Norris Matthew Payne Travis Weafer

Nathaniel Goldbach Ethan Gough Michael Lyon Calvin Padgett Luke Reffitt

MAY PROCESSION AND CORONATION OF MARY Our May procession will follow the 9:00AM Mass on Sunday, May 3. Those not attending the 9:00AM Mass can join us near the grotto at 10:00AM. For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, or [email protected] or Kathryn Crowe, 270-313-0245.

All the youth will gather this Sunday, April 19, at 6:00PM, at the Youth House. Thanks to all those who came and participated in our Youth Group last week. Each of you have a responsibility to make it active and on-going. Your presence is very important. Take initiative to call some of your friends and bring them, too. Let us continue to work together. “I have great expectations of you, young people. Bring to your encounter with Jesus, hidden in the Eucharist, all the enthusiasm of your age, all your hopes, all your desire to love.” St. John Paul II

Looking forward to seeing you all. Let us continue to grow in our relationship with our Lord. God bless you all. Fr. Suneesh

2015 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL A successful Vacation Bible School program depends on good volunteers. Volunteers are needed within the coming weeks to plan for this year’s Vacation Bible School. We will have a planning meeting on Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30PM in the Media Center. If you are interested in this fun, faith-filled week, please contact Donna Murphy, 270/852-8424 or donna.murphy@ pastoral.org. INTERESTED IN CATHOLIC MEDIA CREATIONS? Do you know a saint? Can you get a witness? Seriously, if you know of someone who is a heroic witness, send an email to [email protected]. Visit lolekproductions.com.

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

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

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

Sick Friends/Relatives Justin Alexander, grandson of Ann Curtis; Donnie Aull; Paula Baysinger, sister of Doris Niehaus; Bruce Bennett, nephew of David Millay; Irvin Clark; Carol Flum, mother of Kathy Rasp; Janice Foster; Dana Hagan; Travis Hagan; Dove Haire, daughter of Sharlene Hatfield; Ben Halbig, grandson of Dan/Sally Halbig; David Hall; Sammy Haywood, brother-in-law of Marshall/Debbie Reynolds; Dorothy Henderson; Pat Horrell; James Horace Johnson, father of Todd Johnson; Steve Kelley, son of Bill/Brenda Kelley; Charlotte Kerpon, sister of Denise Payne; Viola Kieser, aunt of Doris Niehaus; Joyce Kirby, wife of John Kirby; Pam Kirtley; Trina Mack; Rosalie McCarty, mother of Greg McCarty; Cheryl Millay; Larry Millay; P J. Miller; Randy Malone, son of Glenda Crump; John/Sue Mudd, sister and brother-in-law of Sharlene Hatfield; Jeremy Ralph; Mike/Faye Riney; Anne Ryan; Neil Schade; Roger Lynn Simon, son of Iona Simon; Mary Smith, aunt of Lorraine McFarland; Sabrina Sparks; Gayle Strehl; Marcelene Taylor; Mary Terry; Paul Thompson, brother of Patsy Clayton; Ann Vaughan, mother of Fr. John Vaughan; Beverly Velotta, aunt of Brenda Clark; Taylor Volk; Marcus Wheeler; and Jennifer Weihe, daughter-in-law of Pat Taylor; John/Paula Yevincy.  Names in bold are those currently in the hospital. PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES Carmel Home-Mary C. Kelley, Sallie Johnson, Teresa Townsley, Mary Elsie O’Bryan, Margaret Smith, Nina Van Bussum, Millie Fell, Mary Osborne, Agatha Lindemann. Owensboro Place-Bettye Aull. Wellington Parc-Hazel McMahan, Mary Tichenor, Harold Ward, Edith Oskin. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Rosedale–Ursula Coogan. One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Wanda Payne. Signature Hillcrest Care-Mary Taylor, Betty Sapp. Fern Terrace-Bertha Horrell. Hermitage-Virginia Roberts, Mary Osborne. Heritage PlaceJackie Jaskolski, Charles Sims. Morning Pointe (Lexington)-Doris Schwartz.

PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED Please pray for those who have recently died, especially Joseph (Don) Thompson, husband of Charlotte Thompson; Margaret Jane Lee, daughter of Ann Wathen, sister of Frank and Joe Wathen, and niece of Mary Ann Clouse; and Tom Dixon, nephew of Agatha Lindemann. Pray, also, for those who are in the process of dying. May the souls of all our beloved dead rest in God’s peace.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51-8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday:Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28,29; 1 Jn 3:1-2;Jn 10:11-18

REVENUES vs EXPENSES Fiscal Year July 2014 - June 2015 COLLECTIONS Needed Received 4/12/2012 $ 19,066.00 $ 13,682.75 38,132.00 $ 42,090.96 Month-to-date 4/1-4/12 $ YTD (7/14-6/15) $ 762,640.00 $ 727,321.91 TOTAL REVENUE/EXPENSES YTD @ 04-12-15 Actual Income $ 846,738.65 $ 782,996.39 Expenses $ 63,742.26 Over/Under

PRESCHOOL Income Expenses Over/Under

$ 168,389.55 $ 151,317.68 $ 17,071.87 RESTORATION AND RENEWAL Month-to-Date @ 04-12-15 Income: $ 8,071.12 Principal Interest -$ Dio Loan Payment $ - $ $ 269,787.21 Dio Loan Balance

“JESUS WAS MADE KNOWN TO THEM” Jesus was recognized by the disciples in the breaking of the bread. Two thousand years later, Jesus continues to be present to us in the Eucharist. God is calling young men to bring that great gift of the Eucharist to the world in the sacramental priesthood. If you think God is calling you to serve him as a Catholic Priest, contact the Vocations Office: jason.mcclure@ pastoral.org or www.owensborovocations.com. EASTER FLOWER OFFERINGS We thank all of our donors for this expression of faith and love. Names recently submitted are: Archie and Sarah Benah Clark, Sr.; Herbert and Izetta Howard, “Special Friend”, and “Anonymous.” HAVING FAITH “We too often forget that faith is a matter of questioning and struggle before it becomes one of solitude and peace. You have to doubt and reject everything else in order to believe firmly in Christ, and after you have begun to believe, your faith itself must be tested and purified.” Thomas Merton (1915 – 1968)

DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO PASTORAL PLAN In preparation for a Diocese of Owensboro Pastoral Plan, Bishop Medley seeks your input and invites your participation at the first of three rounds of Broad Consultation Sessions to be held across the diocese. Your input will be conveyed to Bishop Medley in a report submitted by the Steering Committee at the conclusion of all consultation sessions. The First Round of Broad Consultation Sessions held in Owensboro will be Tuesday, April 21, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 6:00-8:00PM.

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SEXUAL ABUSE POLICY

The Catholic Church teaches that sexual abuse is a grave moral evil. In addition to reporting incidents of sexual abuse to civil authorities, please contact the Pastoral Assistance Coordinator to report any instance of sexual abuse by a person working, either paid or unpaid, for the Church. Please use the confidential phone line: 270-852-8380. A full explanation of the diocese’s response to sexual abuse concerns can be found in the revised sexual abuse policy, effective July 1, 2014. Copies of the policy are in the back of church and in the parish office, as well as on the diocesan website, www.rcdok.org/safe. REGISTERED FOR SCHOOL YET? If you will be registering a Kindergarten student or new student at any grade, please access the New Student Registration forms via the OCS website (www.owensborocatholic.org). Click on the New Student Registration button. Please login to your InfoSnap account and begin the Registration process. Contact Ashley or Keith at 270-686-8896. We will be glad to help! CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CLI) The Diocesan Youth Ministry Office is sponsoring Christian Leadership Institute, June 21-26, at the Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center, for young people ages 15-19 (completed their freshman year of high school or who just graduated). If you are, or would like to be, a youth leader; would like to serve on a retreat team; are a class officer or student council member, CLI is for you. You will learn and use skills in leadership, communication, planning and decision-making. For registration information, contact your youth ministry leader or campus minister. Registration deadline is May 25. Registrations after May 25 will cost $25 more. Visit our local Catholic Radio, 107.9FM, www.saviorradio.net Tune in week nights at 8:30PM to say the Rosary with Bishop Medley and OCS Students. URSULINE PRESENTATION ON “LEADERSHIP” “Can Leadership be Redeemed or Redeeming?” will be led by Sister Amelia Stenger. All of us are leaders in some way. This session will explore some of the spiritual habits we need to be the best leaders (and followers) we can be. The dinner/ presentation is May 5, 5:30PM–7:00PM at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. Cost is $15. Preregistration required: contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or [email protected]. ADORERS NEEDED Carmel Home is in need of adorers (full time and subs). Please call Marti Castlen at 270-929-5839. OPEN POSITION Blessed Sacrament Chapel, a parish of approximately 60 families, has an opening for Parish Life Coordinator. Contact Fr. Jerry Riney, 270-683-6525 or Veronica Wilhite, 270-926-4741.

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LITANY OF THANKS On behalf of our St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, we thank: Those who served/provided food for the family of Jim Mueller: Brenda Clark**, Robin Abel, LaWanna Brand, Misty Brown, Veatrice Clark, Patsy Clayton, Pam Collignon, Nadine Higdon, Gene Lyon*, Rita Mauzy*, Rosemary Payne, Ann Pierce*, Kathy Rasp, Theresa Ray*, Dottie Riney, Moggie Riney*, Rita Roberson, Cissy Sullivan, Sharon Weafer. (*=Servers; **=Coordinator). Thank you! Those who served/provided food for the family of Jane Lee: Iva Boarman*, LaWanna Brand, Teresa Brown, Sheila Calhoun, Ruth Ann Carrico, Veatrice Clark, Brenda Clark, Pam Collignon*, Chona Curry, Janice Green, Joyce Gruenewald, Sharlene Hatfield, Nancy Hendricks, Mary Beth Hurley, Barbara Jones, Brenda Kelley*, Gene Lyon**, Mary Ann Medley*, Rita Mauzy*, Theresa Ray, Moggie Riney*, Rita Roberson, Carrie Wieder, Florence Wieder. (*=Servers; **=Coordinator). Thank you! Those who served/provided food for the family of Helen Gordon: Claudine Blandford, Louise Brown, Mary Ann Clouse, Pam Collignon, Jolene Hudson, Pam Huff, Hope Johnson*, Kathleen Johnson*, Gene Lyon, Lorraine McFarland*, Theresa Ray*, Paddy Settles, Lisa Taylor**. (*=Servers; **=Coordinator). Thank you! Those who served/provided food for the family of Joseph “Don” Thompson: Iva Sue Boarman, Louise Brown, Ruth Ann Carrico, Patsy Clayton, Pam Collignon*, Donna Flaherty, Margaret Frey, Sharlene Hatfield, Nadine Higdon, Nancy Hodde, Barbara Jones, Mary Lou Kapfhammer, Gene Lyon**, Larry Lyon*, Rita Mauzy*, Mary Ann Medley, Margaret Mills, Denise Payne, Ann Pierce*, Garry Pierce*, Theresa Ray, Dora Thompson. (*=Servers; **=Coordinator). Thank you! Thanks to Smokey Millay for repairing the crumbled concrete at the front porch of church. Nice job! Those who made the Fish Fry such a success: Christy Ellis, Matt Fitzgerald, Margie Ebelhar, Ron Bornander, Teresa Brown, John Calhoun, Haley Fitzgerald, Mark Heinz, Bo Ivey, John McNulty, Lottie Miller, Martha House, Janie Elliott, Adam Hayden, Paige Hicks, Rita Heinz, Mike Baker, Christopher Lewis, Jacob Payne, Luke Payne, Kevin Gonzalez, Dustin Gonzalez, Romer Gonzalez, Kennedy Gonzalez, Brian Gonzalez, John Storm, Dirck Curry, Chona Curry, Tom Payne, Amy Payne and a young lady (Whoops! Still unidentified!) who helped serve. Thank you, one and all! (We care! If we missed you, please let us know!) CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL BOXTOPS The Preschoolers put together nearly 40 Easter gift bags for delivery to the sick and homebound of St. Stephen Cathedral. Nice work, folks! SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP A Suicide Support Group meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Sts. Joseph and Paul Youth House, 311 Bolivar Street.

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7:00AM Ruby Westerfiedl † Tues Gertrude Kurz † Wed Lillian Calhoun † Thur Vernon Mulligan † Fri Danissa Mudd Lewis † Mon

Helen Gordon † Ken/Rita Thomas † Luke Reffitt Wendell Booth † Doris Ryan †

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Sat 9:00AM

Sue Gard Thayer †

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

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Sunday, April 26 Sat 5:00PM Sun 7:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM

Ray Rhodes † People of the Parish Sue Riney † Sara Brumley †

EUCHARISTIC MEDITATION

MONDAY, April 20—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

TUESDAY, April 21—St. Anselm, Bishop Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

“Lord, stay with us.” “These words were spoken for the first time by the disciples of Emmaus. Subsequently in the course of the centuries they have been spoken, an infinite number of times, by the lips of so many of Your disciples, O Christ. “I speak the same words today. I speak them to invite You, Christ, in Your Eucharistic presence, to accept the daily adoration continuing through the entire day in our chapels. “Stay with us and stay, from now on, every day, according to the desire of my heart. Stay! That we may meet You in the prayer of adoration and thanksgiving, in the prayer of expiation and petition, to which all those who visit are invited.

WEDNESDAY, April 22—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM RCIA, Media Ctr, 6:00PM Choir (Adult), Church, 6:00PM

THURSDAY, April 23—St. George, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop, Martyr Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Office, 10:30AM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Media Ctr, 7:00PM Catholic Men’s Fellowship, Com Ctr, 8:00PM

“Stay! You who are at one and the same time veiled in the Eucharistic mystery of faith and are also revealed under the species of bread and wine, which You have assumed in this sacrament.

FRIDAY, April 24—St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

“Stay! That Your presence in this temple may be incessantly reconfirmed, and that all those who enter here may become aware that it is Your house, ‘the dwelling of God…with men,’ and, visiting, may find in it the very source of life and holiness that gushes from Your Eucharistic heart.”

SATURDAY, April 25—ST. MARK, EVANGELIST Daily Mass at 9:00AM First Communion Practice, Church, 8:00AM Confessions, Church, 9:30—11:30AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM

Saint John Paul II, “Prayer,” December 2, 1981 Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

A VOCATION VISTA We cannot live Easter without entering into the mystery. To enter into the mystery demands that we not be afraid of reality: that we not be locked into ourselves, that we not close our eyes to problems or deny them, that we not dismiss our questions…To enter into the mystery means going beyond our own comfort zone, beyond the laziness and indifference which hold us back, and going out in search of truth, beauty and love. It is seeking a deeper meaning, an answer, and not an easy one, to the questions which challenge our faith, our fidelity and our very existence. Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

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SUNDAY, April 26— FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: IV Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM First Eucharist, Church, 11:00AM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM

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† PARISH STAFF † Pastor ........................................ Fr. Jerry Riney ([email protected]) Associate Pastor Fr.Suneesh Mathew,HGN([email protected]) Permanent Deacon ........ Dr. Dirck Curry, D.O. ([email protected]) Director of Faith Formation Donna Murphy ([email protected]) Business Manager....... Joseph (Joey) Beatty([email protected])

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Pastoral Associate (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) ......... Veronica Wilhite Director of Music ............. Michael E. Conley([email protected]) Cathedral Preschool .................... Pam Weafer([email protected]) Office Assistant...............Ruth Ann Carrico([email protected]) Director of Buildings/Grounds...............................................................

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

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

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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 † Worship Committee Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ministers of Hospitality Altar Servers Gift Bearers Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Children’s Liturgy Vocation Prayer Altar Society Music Ministries Art/Environment

LITURGY and WORSHIP Michael E. Conley

270-683-6525

Michael E. Conley Eddie O’Bryan Rosemary Payne Fr. Suneesh Mathew

270-683-6525 270-240-4087 270-683-7134 270-683-6525

Mary Beth Hurley Michael E. Conley Bettye Aull Michael E. Conley Kathy Rasp

270-684-5211 270-683-6525 270-315-6465 270-683-6525 270-683-6525

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

270-683-6525

Donna Murphy Haley Fitzgerald Fr. Suneesh Mathew 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 John Wright

SOCIAL CONCERNS Social Concerns Cmt Cindy Bornander Harry Bellew St. Vincent de Paul St. Benedict’s Shelter Cindy Bornander Bill Kelley Stephen Ministry Joan Perry “ Habitat for Humanity Mark Heinz COMMUNITY/FAM ENRICHMENT Parish Health Group Deacon Dirck Curry Katie Pagan Parish Newsletter Taylor West “ Rob Abney Parish Photographer Parish Outreach/Cards Dottie Riney Helen Miles Hospital Outreach Funeral Meal Support Sue Gough Lisa Taylor “ Gene Lyon “ Mary Lou Greene “ Michael Conley “ Bereavement Support Marianna Robinson Fr. Jerry Riney Welcoming Cmt

270-993-9309 270-926-0792 270-993-9309 270-852-8421 270-852-8421 270-315-1405 270-686-1749 270-314-5793 270-590-1636 270-315-7276 270-684-6445 270-684-3636 270-684-9104 270-302-6917 270-684-3358 270-926-7408 270-683-6525 270-926-3032 270-683-6525

STEWARDSHIP 270-686-7739 270-685-2391 270-683-6525 270-685-2550

† 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.

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Minutes of the 442nd Meeting Saint Stephen Cathedral Parish Pastoral Council March 19, 2015 Members Present: Fr. Jerry Riney, Christy Ellis, Ron Bornander, Teresa Brown, John Calhoun, Haley Fitzgerald, Mark Heinz, Bo Ivey, Lottie Miller Members Absent: Matt Fitzgerald, John McNulty Parish Team: Fr. Suneesh Mathew, Deacon Dirck Curry, Donna Murphy I. Opening Christy Ellis, chair, opened the meeting at 6:05 PM. The minutes were approved as written for the February 12, 2015, meeting. II. Scripture – At Home with the Word Scripture Readings from March 22, 2015, were read. Discussion was held concerning how we see God’s law written on our hearts. Members also shared the challenge of listening to the inner voice of God. III. Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody: Book Review Members discussed the following topics: what stood out in the book, what stories impacted them the most, and how they can be more forgiving. The song, “Forgiveness,” by Matthew West was played and members were given a copy of the lyrics. IV. Liaison Reports  John Calhoun has a list of all the Diocesan parishes and their Feast days. One parishioner will be in charge of sending a letter to every parish in recognition of their parish’s Feast day, and explaining that the Cathedral parish will be praying for them on the Sunday closest to their Feast day.  Matt Fitzgerald is working on inviting parishioners to be on the Welcoming Committee. The Council discussed the possibility of having a reception for new parish members.  Mark Heinz reported on the Social Concerns Committee’s search for a committee chair.  Ron Bornander, John Calhoun, Mark Heinz and Matt Fitzgerald reported on their calls to parishioners who had not turned in their Time, Talent, and Treasure forms. Most of the responses were positive and most wanted new forms sent to them.  Fish Fry is Friday, March 27, 2015. Council members were asked to sign up to help with various tasks.  Bo Ivey reported on the Communications Committee and said there is now only one Cathedral Facebook page. He asked if Council members would help promote the page and invite people to “like it.”

V. Pastor’s Comments  Fr. Jerry reported on the possibility of the parish purchasing the “One Call Now” program for $1,000 per year. He would like to put this in the budget for next year.  Fr. Jerry stated the Stewardship Director job description has expanded and that the hiring process is ongoing.  Father Jerry announced that Michael Conley is applying for disability, and therefore, will be stepping aside as Director of Liturgy after 37 years of service to St. Stephen Cathedral. Along with Council input, Fr. Jerry is establishing a committee who will create a Vision for Music at the Cathedral for the future. Mike Bogdan, assistant Director of Liturgy & Music for the Diocese of Owensboro, will lead the committee. Christy Ellis, chair, and John Calhoun, liaison, will be members of that committee, along with others who have been recommended by the Council. Father Jerry mentioned that the parish would have a celebration of Thanksgiving for Mike Conley's 37 years of service to the Cathedral.  Fr. Jerry reported the resignation of Veronica Wilhite, the Parish Life Coordinator at Blessed Sacrament Church. She will retire on July 1, 2015.  Our parish will know in two to three weeks if Fr. Suneesh will remain with us as our associate pastor.  Pope Francis has called for a Jubilee Year of Mercy.  Fr. Jerry asked if improvements have been observed with the sound system.  Upcoming dates 1. On the Feast of the Annunciation, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, the movie Mary, the Mother of God, will be shown at 6:00 PM. 2. Another book will be given to parishioners Easter weekend. Help will be needed to pass out the books at all the Masses. 3. All parishioners will be invited to help with a spring clean up on the parish grounds on April 11, 2015. Work will begin at 8:00 AM. VI. Birthdays & Anniversaries None VII. Adjournment The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2015. adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted,

Margie Ebelhar

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