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Sunday January 17, 2021 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi.., where are you staying” John 1:38
Seeking Him
I love how directly Jesus questions the disciples in this passage. He seems to be asking, “Just what is it you want from me?” Yet see how they sidestep his ques-tion? I wonder if they even knew what they were look-ing for. They were seekers, certainly. After all, they were following John the Baptist. Perhaps they felt some longing that they hoped Jesus could fulfill.
What is it that we are looking for when we turn to the Lord? When we lay our questions, sorrows and anger before him, what do we hope for in return? We may come to prayer hoping for guidance, comfort or even justice, but isn’t it really Christ himself that we may seek? Our desire for the Lord arises from God’s own desire for us. We come to prayer to meet the Lord we long for, the Lord who sought us first, who is always with us.
Lord, it is you I seek!
Karla Manternach Living Faith
Terence Hegarty, Editor
Sunday, January 17 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 ● Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10 ● 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 ● John 1:35-42
Monday, January 18 Hebrews 5:1-10 ● Psalm 110:1-4 ● Mark 2:18-22
Tuesday, January 19 Hebrews 6:10-20 ● Psalm 111:1-2, 4-5, 9-10 ● Mark 2:23-28
Wednesday, January 20 St. Fabian, St. Sebastian Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 ● Psalm 110:1-4 ● Mark 3:1-6
Thursday, January 21 St. Agnes Hebrews 7:25—8:6 ● Psalm 40:7-10, 17 ● Mark 3:7-12
Friday, January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Pro-tection of Unborn Children Hebrews 8:6-13 ● Psalm 85:8, 10-14 ● Mark 3:13-19
Saturday, January 23 St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14 ● Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 ● Mark 3:20-21
Sunday, January 24 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 ● Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10 ● 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 ● John 1:35-42
ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH
407 South Third Street, Bardstown, KY 40004 Office Number: (502) 348-5250 Fax Number: (502) 348-3635
Email: [email protected] Website: http://stmonicabardstown.org Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 2pm (closed @ 1pm on Tues)
Masses: Sunday 9am; Tues 6:30pm; Wed 9am Adoration: 5:15pm Tues Confessions: 5:25pm Tues
Pastor: Rev. Jason Harris Deacon Scott Turner
Secretary: Marilyn Keene Bookkeeper: Kim Hall Musician: John James
Housekeeper: Desmond Pulliam
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “The Community of St. Monica Catholic Church is a Multi-Cultural Parish
who faithfully worships God and proclaims the Gospel.”
Welcome Visitors! We are so glad you came to worship God with us today! Please come back again! If you would like to join
us in our ministry as a St. Monica Parishioner, call the parish office at 348-5250.
MASS SCHEDULE
Please keep in mind that we are still required to wear masks and practice social distancing until further notice. If you do not feel well or safe you are excused from Mass, please stay home. All masses will be live streamed on our face-book page https://www.facebook.com/
stmonicaparish until Easter.
TALENT, TREASURE AND TIME
THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (JANUARY 17, 2021)
“When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and stood there, calling out as before: Samuel, Samuel! Samuel an-swered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”” 1 Samuel 3:9-10 Today we hear Samuel respond eagerly, "Here I am" each time the Lord calls him. A steward must be listening for the call of God in one’s life and be ready to respond like Samuel, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
Cecelia “Tootie” Hickman, Jennifer Sue Rogers, Mary Emma Lydian, Ellen Lydian, Irene Lydian, Mary Ann Lewis, Bertha Bivens, Margie Montgomery, Louise Logan Carpenter, Billy Logan, Kenny Young, Roger Newton, Tom Clark, Lounette Payne, Jeff Handley, Sherri Phillips Rogers, Jonathan Spalding, Jeff Wakefield, Steve Crump, Joyce Greenwell, Roy Lewis, Vin-cent Biven, Corbin Noel, Natalie Stone, Dawn Sheridan, John Locklin, Geraldine Spalding, Joe Kimberlin, Johnny Cambron, Tysha Yocum, Steve Cocanougher, Deacon & Mrs. Cooper, Jo-sephine Phillips, Debbie Williams, Mike Lydian, Bernice Lane, Gwen Dorsey, Ivory Herron, Marie Carr, Darrell Hardin, Ernest Williams, and all those with COVID
Ministers for Sunday January 24, 2021
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lectors: Aldon Payne Altar Servers: Rin Saginario Open Church: Rin Saginario Ushers: Volunteers needed
Church Cleaners: Volunteers needed Money Counters: Camicha Harkness, Kim Hickman,
Bonnie Lewis
Lector Schedule January 31—John Payne
February 7—Kim Hickman February 14—Aldon Payne February 21—John Payne
February 28—Kim Hickman March 7—Aldon Payne March 14—John Payne
March 21—Kim Hickman March 28—Aldon Payne
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 1/17 (9am) — Arlene Partee Thomas Tuesday 1/19 (6:30pm) — NO MASS Wednesday 1/20 (9am) — Communion Service Sunday 1/24 (9am) — Alan Newton
Multi-Intention Masses will be Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and All Saints’ Day. Contact the office for Mass Intentions or use the envelopes on the back table and drop in collection. Suggested donation is $10
PRAY FOR US (Sick & Homebound)
Please contact the office to add or re-move a name from the prayer list. Names will be removed every 6 weeks (01/31) unless the office is notified otherwise. Those who are
homebound/nursing home, battling chronic illness or have a continued need will remain on the list.
VISITATION OF SICK & HOMEBOUND If you or a member of your family is in the hospital, privacy acts prohibit ministers from obtaining names through the hospital; therefore you must contact the parish if you wish a visit. Also, please contact the office for home-bound visitation if you become ill and want to be added to the prayer list and/or want to receive communion.
COLLECTIONS Actual Budget Week of 1/3 $1335.00 $1730.00 Week of 1/10 722.00 $1730.00 Yr-to-Date $44380.75 $48440.00
St. Peter’ Seminary 1/10—$84.00
Opportunities for Life collection today Sunday 1/17 in the week of the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade 1/22. as part of the KY bishops’ unified message advocating for a pro-life culture in our Common-wealth.
2020 Catholic Services Appeal—Bringing Christ to Others. Our Parish Goal is $4900. We have collected $3620. There is still time to give through the parish office or online at www.ArchLou.org/CSA. There are envelopes in back of church.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS: (Martin Luther King) Not all injustices are black or white. Often there’s a lot of gray when trying to figure out who is right in an argument. Before digging in your heels and insisting on having your way, try to get in your spouse’s skin and see how the problem
looks through his/her eyes.
PARENTING POINTERS: Do your kids know how to argue well. I don’t mean how to complain or fight, but do they know how to listen to an oppos-ing view, understand it, then search for common ground. It’s a life skill. Model it for them.
Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
Birthday Blessings to…. Stephanie Harrison—January 1 Jackie Linton—January 8 Catherine Lewis—January 8 Ann Rooney—January 10 Bobby Geoghegan—January 28 Raymond Harrison—January 29 Wanda Linton—January 29 Kimberly Hickman—January 31
Happy Birthday! We thank God for the gift of you!
2021 Offering Envelopes are available for pickup in back of church. If you do not see your name please contact Marilyn in the of-fice (phone/voicemail: 348-5250, email: saintmoni-
A woman’s ring was found on the front church porch 12/22. Please con-tact Marilyn in the office to claim it.
phone/voicemail: 348-5250 email: [email protected]
Viongozi Africentric Leadership Development Program Zoom Webinar—-The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Viongozi Af-ricentric Leadership Development Program will offer a webinar class on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 via Zoom cast. The topic is: “Creating Your
Own Narrative as a Vibrant Parish” presented by Mrs. M. Annette Mandley-Turner, Office of Multicultural Ministry Executive Di-rector, Archdiocese of Louisville. The class will run from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and the fee is $10.00 per person. This class is vir-tual and is limited to 30 participants. The registration deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021. Once you register you will be sent the link for the video webinar via email which will enable you to con-nect with the Zoom cast. You can join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android and you will need to download the app (zoom.us) prior to the class. You can also join by phone. Viongozi means leaders in Swahili. The purpose of the Viongozi Africentric Leadership Development Program is to enhance leadership skills for parish ministry from an Africentric perspective. The process is intended for individuals new in ministry, individuals considering a leadership position in the church, individuals newly discerned or elected by parish lay leadership or individuals ministering with African American Catholics. Participants must be at least 16 years of age. For additional information or to register call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502.471.2123. Send your registration in via USPS or email Charmein Weathers at [email protected]. This program is brought to you by African American Catholic Ministries.
Annual Community Wide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration—The Archdiocese of Louis-ville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its African American Catholic Ministries will host its 36th Annual Archdiocesan Community Wide Rev. Dr. Martin Lu-ther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 18,
2021, 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption located at 433 South Fifth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. The theme is “It’s Time to Repair”. Join Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., the Archdiocesan Gospel Choir and others for a service of prayer and praise honoring Dr. King and all that he fought for. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance is limited. The event will be live-streamed and the link to view it is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR392kEexP3gOheX0RgD-nw. For further details, contact the Of-fice of Multicultural Ministry at (502)471-2146.
Do you like to work with children and youth? Are you seeking a part-time job that will enrich your life? The Archdiocese of Louisville is seeking substitute teachers for its preschool through grade 12 elementary and secon-
dary schools, located in seven counties of the Archdiocese (Hardin, Jefferson, Marion, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, and Washington coun-ties). While it is not necessary for substitute teachers to have a teach-ing certificate, candidates should have at least 60 hours of college credit and must submit a resume, college transcript, and two letters of reference. Applicants also must submit proof of attendance at an arch-diocesan safe environment training or attend a training before being hired. Training and ongoing formation will be provided to archdioce-san substitute teachers. To apply, go to www.archlou.org/ocs-employment. For questions about subbing in a Catholic school, please email or call Lori Weiter, [email protected] or 502-585-3291.
Fr. Jason will be away on vaca-tion January 19 thru January 26. We will not have Tuesday Masses 1/19 & 1/26. On Wednesdays 1/20 & 1/27 we will have Communion Ser-vice at 9am.
Dear St. Monica Parish:
Without question, this has been a year of un-precedented obstacles. However, by the grace of God we are overcoming them! It’s that time of year for us to prepare for our Annual Afri-
can American Leadership Awards Dinner! This event is one of those great things that occur once a year. Not to mention, it gives us something to look forward to in the spring of 2021.
The 34th Annual African American Leadership Awards Dinner, hosted by the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multi-cultural Ministry African American Catholic Ministries, will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209, on Saturday, March 13, 2021, silent auction starting at 5:00 pm.
The purpose of the Awards Dinner is to recognize African American Catholic youth and adult leadership within our Archdiocese. Funds raised for this event will help fund scholarships for our Catholic youth in the 8th grade pursu-ing a Catholic High School education, and our Catholic youth in the 12th grade in continuing their education in a College or University of their choice.
Nominations have been accepted...
For African American Catholic Youth (8th & 12th grade students) to receive the 2021 Rod McCravy Leader-ship Award and Scholarship to be used at a Catholic High School or any college of their choice.
For African American Catholic Adult to receive the 2021 Deacon James & Mrs. Annette Turner African American Leadership Award
Award recipients will be announced soon along with other updates.
You can also purchase an ad in the Souvenir Journal, make a donation toward the Silent Auction or purchase a ticket. All proceeds go towards the youth scholarships.
Room in the Inn Emergency overnight shelter for men, women and children. With over 200 dedicated vol-unteers, we are able to operate Room in the Inn all year long. Our current winter schedule operates 7 nights a week through March 31, 2020. In-
take is 5:00 pm-6:00 pm at The First Presbyterian Church, located at 209 North 2nd Street. Our guests spend the night at one of the faithful churches involved with Room in the Inn; the church volunteers provide the beds/cots and bedding, some of the churches have showers and laundry facilities. Our guests are served dinner with dessert, breakfast in the morning, and are given a lunch to take with them upon leaving for the day at 7:00 am. Please call (502) 343-7000 for more information.
All meetings, and events can resume with restrictions . . . If you don’t feel well stay home, wear masks
and maintain social distancing.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic contact Deacon Scott Turner at 348-3662 or 502-507-7800 or Bryant Wickliffe at 859-489-7615 for information.
BAPTISM PREPARATION—Anyone interested in preparation for Baptism, please contact the parish office 348-5250 or go to stmonicabardstown.org
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION—Tuesdays at 5:30pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—Tuesdays at 5:15pm
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE—Anyone interested in receiving the sacrament of marriage contact Fr. Jason Harris at 502-331-1750 or [email protected] six months in advance. Go to stmonicab-ardstown.org for more information.
CHOIR PRACTICE— Wednesdays TBA. New members welcome!
CENTERING PRAYER— Contact Harriett Elmore 502-724-1854 for info. All are welcome. “Be still and know that I am God.”
AA, ALANON, ALATEEN—Thursdays at 8pm
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP— Contact Jane Swartz 502-350-4458 or [email protected] to register.
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP—Contact Tera Edelen 502-349-6214.
GRIEF & SUICIDE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP—Contact Janet Tonge, Grief Support Coach & Jessica Johnson, Coordinator. 812-406-9595. email: [email protected]
NAACP—Membership $30 For more info contact Bill Sheckles, President.
KARATE CLASS—Contact Sensei Joseph Petty to register and for informa-tion 502-507-5157.
PARISH HALL RENTAL— St. Augustine Hall and kitchen is available for rent on a first come - first served basis any day except for Thursday or when parish events need the spaces. Rentals for birthdays, weddings, anniversa-ries, etc. and non-profit events only. Contact the office (348-5250) for cost and scheduling at least 20 days in advance.
ADMIN/FINANCE COMMITTEE— Tuesday 2/9 7:05pm
PARISH COUNCIL— Tuesday 1/26 7:05pmTBA
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE— First Wednesday TBA
WORSHIP COMMITTEE— First Wednesday TBA
FORMATION COMMITTEE— TBA
ADULT FAITH FORMATION— TBA
SERVICE COMMITTEE— TBA
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE— Second Monday TBA
Deadline for bulletin information is Wednesdays at noon. Thank you!
“We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a soci-ety that can live with its conscience.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
“I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
