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St. Leo Catholic Church
Sacrament of Baptism—The sacrament of baptism for infants is administered upon request. Parents should contact the parish office to set up an appointment for a baptism preparation class at least 1 month prior to the desired date of baptism. Parents must be registered parishioners or have a letter from their home parish with permission for the baptism to take place at a different church. Godparents must be practicing Catholics at least 16 years of age who have received the sacrament of confirmation and have a letter of good standing from the pastor of their home parish if they are not registered parishioners of St. Leo. A baptized Christian who is not Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the baptism but not as a godparent. Sacrament of Marriage—A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before setting the wedding date. The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the Sponsor Couple Program. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request. Please notify the pastor or call the parish office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office if you or any of your family is in the hospital. Sacrament of Reconciliation—The sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Sunday from 10:15-10:45AM, Thursday 11:00-11:45AM or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Additional times are listed in the bulletin during Lent and Advent. Sacrament of Eucharist to the Homebound—Please notify the Parish Office if you or a family member is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Parish Hall or Classroom Use—Use of the Parish Hall or classrooms for all meetings must be cleared through the Parish Office. All non-parish events such as showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding or anniversary receptions must be reserved 3 weeks before the event. The Diocese requires the purchase of an insurance policy covering the non-parish events.
MARCH 13, 2016 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT
401 N 12TH STREET ~ MURRAY, KY 42071 PARISH OFFICE
www.stleoky.org Phone 270.753.3876 Fax 270.759.2074 Hours Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM-4:00PM
Friday from 8:00AM-12:30PM Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:30-1:30PM
Tuesday from 9:30am—10:45am for Staff Meeting PARISH STAFF Fr. Brandon Williams Pastor [email protected] Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, Director of Campus Ministry, C.S.s.R Newman Center Emily Danchisin Pastoral Associate Deacon. Joe Ohnemus Permanent Deacon Deacon Victor Fromm Permanent Deacon & Facility Manager Sherry Wright Parish Office Manager Megan Bell PSR Coordinator
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday—4:00PM & Spanish Mass 5:30PM Sunday—8:00AM & 11:00AM Weekday Monday & Friday—8:00AM Wednesday—6:00PM Tuesday &Thursday—12:05PM
(Check Weekly Schedule or Website for Changes)
2 W E L C O M E T O S T . L E O C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Kevin D’Angelo Sr. Bella Ezumah Joyce Hughes Michelle Orr Debbie D’Angelo Fr. Brandon Williams
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Sean Caldwell—Administration & Finance John Mitchell—Building /Capital Campaign Janet Fitch—Community Life Emily Danchisin—Faith Formation Fr. Brandon Williams—Liturgy Brandon Swaggart—Social Justice Jim Porcher—Stewardship
PRAYER REQUEST Glynn Mangold Joseph Fuhrmann Ron Ratliff Lois Ward Carolyn Haas Carrie Field John Resig Henri Montgomery Marie Dolchan Mary Bartlett Janet Woods Kara Pecoraro Craig Carraway Sue Vitale Pat Lyons For all Men and Women serving in the
Armed Forces. COMPENDIUM OF CATECHISM OF
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE FIRST COMMANDMENT: I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU SHALL
NOT HAVE OTHER GODS BEFORE ME 442. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN THE AFFIRMATION OF GOD: “I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD” (EXODUS20:2)? This means that the faithful must guard and activate the three theological virtues and must avoid sins which are opposed to them. Faith believes in God and rejects everything that is opposed to it, such as, deliberate doubt, unbelief, heresy, apostasy, and schism. Hope trustingly awaits the blessed vision of God and his help, while avoiding despair and presumption. Charity loves God above all things and therefore repudiates indifference, ingratitude, lukewarmness, sloth or spiritual indolence, and that hatred of God which is born of pride.
SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: 5TH Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Thursday: St. Patrick Friday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem; Abstinence Saturday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Spring begins
HUNGERING TO GROW A NEW TOMORROW This week’s CRS Rice Bowl country is the island nation of Madagascar, where we’re reminded of the important role farmers play in caring for God’s creation. As we prepare our meals throughout the week, let us reflect on where our food comes from— and what role we can play in caring for our environment. Visit crsricebowl.org for more information.
ANNUAL ST. LEO LENTEN FISH FRY’S Only one more Fish Fry left! Please begin bringing desserts for the following dates assigned by last names beginning with: March 18TH T-Z
“YOUNG AT HEART” CELEBRATES THE LUCK OF THE IRISH!!! Everyone in the parish who is “young at heart”, an “empty nester” or, just in need of fellowship, are welcome to join us for a be-lated St. Patrick’s Pot Luck on Saturday, March 19TH at Noon! Please join our community for Corn Beef
and Cabbage and a potluck of your favorite dish…or…dessert that will help us find that “Pot ‘O Gold”! Setup volunteers are always welcomed…please be at the Parish Hall by 11:00AM on to help setup. The afternoon will include “guest speaker”, Emily Danchisin, and her story. Contact Andy & Karen Balzer at home: 270.753.0396 or Andy’s cell 270.978.1020 with questions or if you need transportation.
THE ORIGINAL IMAGE OF DIVINE MERCY —DOCUMENTARY FILM
This documentary will be shown at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Paducah at 6:00PM on Wednesday March 23RD & March 30TH.
ST. LEO RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM The annual Relay for Life Event will be held on May 7TH at The Roy Stewart Stadium (Murray State). We need volunteers to be a part of our St. Leo Relay for Life Team. Last year our team raised over $2400. If interested, please contact Debbie Oliverio [email protected] or call 618.292.2483 for more information.
NEWS & EVENTS
3 4 0 1 N . 1 2 T H S T . • M U R R A Y , K E N T U C K Y
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading—The LORD does something new for the chosen people (Isaiah 43:16-21) Psalm—The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126)Second Reading—The supreme good is knowing Jesus as Lord (Philippians 3:8-14) Gospel—A woman caught in the act of adultery is brought to Jesus. He challenges anyone without sin to throw the first stone (John 8:1-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 -- 23:56 [23:1-49]
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera Lectura—El Señor hace algo nuevo para que el pueblo escogido (Isaías 43:16-21). Salmo—Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor (Salmo 126 [125]). Segunda Lectura—El bien supremo es conocer a Jesús como Señor (Filipenses 3:8-14). Evangelio—Sorprenden a una mujer en el acto de adulterio. Que el que no tenga pecado tire la primera piedra (Juan 8:1-11). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I (c) 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:12-20 Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Domingo: Lc 19:28-40 (procesión); Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (23):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Lc 22:14 -- 23:56 [23:1-49]
STRAIGHT LINES “God writes straight with crooked lines,” the saying goes. The power of Paul’s testimony that everything is junk but knowledge of Jesus and the power of his resurrection is a straight enough message. And, God knows, Paul had a crooked journey before his blinding insight straight from God. Through Isaiah, God reminds us all that the past great works were as nothing compared to the new creation. “Can't you see it?” we are asked, as if we are still wandering along our crooked lines. And there is no straighter line than that between the woman whose misery is intense and the God whose mercy in Jesus is deeper and more acute. You just can't beat this kind of good news. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
INSPIRED SCRIPTURE
The study of inspired scripture is the chief way of finding our duty. —St. Basil the Great
OUR MISSION St. Leo Parish, a culturally diverse
Catholic community, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is committed to
worshiping God and providing for the spiritual development of the parish and the larger community
through liturgy, service, and evangelization. OUR VISION
St. Leo Parish, fully alive in the Body of Christ and
empowered by the Holy Spirit, will Minister to all phases of life of
our parish and community:
Celebrate through our Sacraments Be recognized as a foundational
part of the community Be stewards of our gifts from God
Actively welcome all
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Three years ago, as we made the shift in the Eucharistic Prayer from “Benedict” to “Francis,” we named a “treasure” in our tradition. From apostolic times, the Church has sent disciples on mission with a mandate to proclaim the gospel. Paul and Barnabas and Timothy come to mind as men invested with responsibility for community and mission. First we see bishops, “overseers,” good men appointed by the acclaim of their people, the center of leadership, of prayer, of word and sacrament. Their territories were small initially, small enough to get everyone into one room and for the bishop to know everyone’s name. In time, men were appointed to function as a council of advisers, “elders,” or presbyters. That isn’t a comment on chronological age, rather it indicates the maturity of their wisdom and faith. Before long, and only when the bishop was absent, some of these men “stood in” for him to do what bishops usually did: preaching, presiding at Eucharist. The deacons had a strong and visible role in liturgy and service, especially in the care of the poor, but were gradually overshadowed by the new importance of the presbyter. As the Roman Empire first tottered and then collapsed completely by 476, bishops increasingly became civil servants to maintain order and dispense justice. Conferences and duties summoned bishops away from their home posts, and presbyters were entrusted with the sacramental and preaching duties, even though at one time runners were sent out from the bishop’s Mass to bring fragments of the host to drop into chalices as a sign of the church’s unity around its bishop. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
