Saturday, August 26 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Rosary…………...…….…………......6:00 pm Mass…………………...…………......6:30 pm Parishioners
Sunday, August 27 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 Mass…………………….……...……......8:00 am Sophie Rusyn + by Andre & Louise Trawick Tom Koncyzk + by Gerry Konczyk
Monday, August 28 St. Augustine 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22 No Scheduled Mass
Tuesday, August 29 The Passion of Saint John The Baptist 1 Thes 2:1-8; Mk 6:17-29 Prayer Service at SH…………….….8:00 am
Wednesday, August 30 1 Thes 2:9-13; Mt 23:27-32 Mass …….………….………………...6:00 pm John Charron
Thursday, August 31 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51 Mass at SH………………….….…....8:00 am
Friday, September 1 1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13 First Friday Mass………….…………7:00 am Adoration 7:30 am—3:00 pm Don Frazier + and Dennie Mergenthal + by Mary Ann Frazier
Saturday, September 2 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Thes 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30 First Saturday Mass………..…….9:00 am Nels & Irene Bergeron + by Robert and Helen Vidmar Rosary…………...…….………….....6:00 pm Mass…………………...………….....6:30 pm Gerald Murdoch + by Joan Murdoch
Sunday, September 3 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 Mass…………………….……...…….....8:00 am Katie Wynne + by Parishioners Cliff Reed + by Keith Washer Connie Konczyk + by Gus & Carol Puth
Choir Practice Sundays after
Mass
Reconciliation Saturdays
At 5:45 pm
Or any time
by Appointment
St. Stephen Catholic Church CADIZ, KY—AUGUST 27, 2017
In this gospel, Peter named Jesus as the Messiah. Later Jesus named Peter as the foundation of the earthly Church and gave him the keys of power. Peter was to be like the steward of a palace making decisions for the Church commu-nity. God promised to stand behind Peter's decisions
REFLECTION FOR FAMILIES Sometimes it seems like an awesome responsibility, but our children look to us as the rock on which they build many things: their trust in other people, their hope, and certainly their faith in God's promises. The way our children see us respond to others, what they hear us say, and what they see us do, will shape who Jesus is in their lives. Taking a moment to pray for guidance and wisdom before we act or react to a situation may be just enough to let Jesus in.
Music Director: Angie Thome 270-767-8979 or 270-519-3007
Parish Nurse: Joyce Kotarek 270-498-0599
Parish Pastoral Council: John Hall 270-522-6800
Parish Finance Council: Mike Kehrwald 270-522-7965
Building & Grounds: Jon Phillips 219-730-9006
Coordinator of Religious Education April Washer 270-522-7684
Prayer Chain Tom Kell 271-861-2110 Carol Puth 270-924-9416
Knights of Columbus John York 270-354-8036
Marriage: Contact the Parish Office for information on planning a Christian Mar-riage.
Baptism: Contact the Parish Office to arrange baptismal information.
Registration: If you are new to our parish welcome! Please call the parish office (270-522-3801) to have a registration form mailed to you.
Upcoming Events
Aug 28 Ladies Guild Mtg……..1:00 pm Aug 29 Prayers @ SH………..8:00 am Sept 1 First Friday Mass…….7:00 am Adoration 7:30—3:00 pm Sept 2 First Saturday Mass...9:00 am Sept 5 Bloodmobile Drive in Parish Hall Sept 6 Mass at………………..4:30 pm Sept 6 Parish Council Meeting After Mass in Pavilion Sept 6 Claude Mergenthal’s 100th Birthday Dinner in Parish Hall At 5:30 pm Sept 7—14 Fr. Greg Out-of-Town Sept 9-10 Blood Pressure Checks after Mass Sept 9 Senior Seminar @ St. Henry 9:00—11:00 am Sept 10 Religious Ed Resumes & Safe Environment Training Sophia Award Recognition— Owensboro—Tom & Bonnie Kell Sept 9—10 Laundry Items Collection Sept 14 Ladies Guild Mtg…....1:00 pm Sept 16—17 Laundry Item Collection Sept 17 Fall Movie “Invictus” Parish Hall Sept 20 Stewardship Mtg following Mass Sept 22 VOCARE in Owensboro Dinner 5:00—8:00 pm Sept 23 Parish Picnic
Birthdays This Week
Aug 29 Bonnie Kell 30 John Charron Daniel Sutton Sept 2 Ashley Wigand 3 Nola Courtney
Anniversaries This Week
Aug 28 Gus & Carol Puth 30 Daniel & Candace Sutton
NOTE: If your special day is not acknowledged; please call the office with your information, so we can up-date our files.
VOCATION AWARNESS August 27, 2017
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time “You are Peter,
and upon this rock I will build My church” Jesus called the twelve apostles and from among them, chose Peter to be the rock on which He would build His church. Since then, the Catholic Church has had a tradition of unbroken apostolic succes-sion. Today, those called to the priesthood are ordained by Bishops who are successors to those first Apostles, and together they follow Christ in ser-vice to the Church as they offer sacramental and pastoral care to God’s people. If you feel that God might be calling you to the vocation of priesthood, contact the vocations office for resources and sup-port at 270-683-1545 and via the internet at:
& Matt Damon) is showing Sunday, September 17 in the Parish Hall from 2—4 pm. Theme: Nelson
Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land and enlists the national rugby team on a mis-sion to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Action is great and the un-
derlying messages are timeless. Popcorn and drinks provided. Appropriate for all age groups. Please sign up in Narthex for setup purposes.
VOCARE 2017—The Diocese
is pleased to bring you the Fourth Annual VOCARE event on Friday, September 22, 2017. As in years past, the event will take place at the Owensboro Convention Center with a social hour at 5 PM and din-ner at 6 PM. Our keynote speaker this year is Mrs. Rhonda Grue-newald, author of Hundredfold, A Guide to Parish Vocations Ministry. Tables are available for $500 and seat eight. Individuals and couples may also purchase tickets. Learn more and register for this annual event to honor, celebrate and rec-ognize vocations to religious life and priesthood by visiting owensborodiocese.org/vocare/.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Religious Education Classes will resume on September 10, 2017 follow-ing Mass. Classes will meet in the Parish Hall each Sunday. To register your child, please contact April Washer at 270-522-7684 or the parish office at 270-522-3801.
Helping Hands Collection: The Cadiz local food
pantry and outreach organization, Helping Hands, had its start in St. Stephen’s. Now as a community run agency, it con-tinues to benefit from donations, contribu-tions and volunteer help supplied by local churches. Saint Stephen’s has designat-ed the weekends of September 9/10 and 16/17 to collect laundry items (detergent, drier towels, bleach, softeners, etc.). Please contrib-ute. Donation bins can be found in the church Narthex.
Saturday Mass Needs: Saturday
Masses are in need of Eucharistic min-isters and Lectors. If you can serve, please contact Dean Duncan, parish secretary, to volunteer. Training is
available.
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY CLAUDE MERGENTHAL
On Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 5:30 pm, St. Stephen Parish will host a Birthday Party for Claude Mergenthal’s 100
th Birthday
in the Parish Hall. Dress will be Business Casual. A Sign up Sheet is located in the Narthex. NOTICE: The date and time has changed from what was indicated in last week’s bulletin due to the Bloodmobile being scheduled for September 5th. Also, there will be a meeting on Monday, August 28
th at 1:00 pm to complete Plans for
Claude’s Birthday Party.
Pennyroyal Hospice has sched-
uled a Volunteer Training Class for : Tuesday, August 29th, and Thursday, August 31st, 2017. Training is in Conference Room of the Pennyroyal Hospice building at 220 Burley Avenue, Hopkinsville, KY Class begins at 9:00 am and finishes by 3:00 pm. No charge for training. Lunch is provided. Check bulletin board in Narthex for regis-tration information.
Condolences—to Jeffery &
children, Alex, Zoey, Matthew & Lindsey at the passing of Kathleen (Katie) Wynne on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please pray for the repose of Katie’s soul and for the entire Wynne family.
Parish Members: Stacy Wheeler, Theresa Washer, Kotarek families, Sally Gust; Gerald Paradis, Mar-gie Myers, Chuck Mansfield, Lonnie & Pam Wimsatt, Gary Bernot; John & Kathleen Swinkow-ski; Helen Soukup; Tony & Nancy Thomas; Nancy Candido; Robert & Helen Vidmar; Bob Wigger; Jim Putrich; Frank & Maria Pellino; Joyce Ko-tarek; Thomasina O’Lone; Bobby Pawlawski; Irene & Sal Jaso; Mark & Teresa Alexander; Chris Hobbs; Don & Maxine Hobbs; Tony Platu-kas; Elsie Platukas, K. G. Ariagno; Sophia Bid-dle; Donna Biddle, Family of Connie Konczyk; Helene Banno; John & Jeri Schejbal; Phil How-ard; Aiden Roeder (grandson of Delbert & Kim Roeder); Kim Roeder; Father Greg; Heidi Waller; Peggy Potempa (wife of Deacon Randy Potempa); Family of Norm & Kelly Geist; Jack Kotarek; Family of Katie Wynne
Outreach Prayer: Mark Gundry (son of Wayne & Nancy Gundry); Larry Biddle (son of Sofia Biddle); Loretta Blank-enship (mother of Theresa Washer); Earl Nies (brother of Sophia Biddle); George Linzmier (brother-in-law of Sophia Biddle; Pauline Loranger (sister of Mary Hodge); Marguerite Holte (sister of Irene Jaso); John Doyle (husband of Terrye Doyle); Janet Moore (St. Henry Member); Sherry Gresham (mother of Kim Roeder); John & Penny Rutherford (brother & sister-in-law of Mary Lou Rutherford) the Family of Scott Duncan (son of Dean and Terry Duncan); Ruth Griggs (sister of Robert & Henry Mills); Terri Dickson (sister of Pat Carter); Family of Jim Flynn (adopted brother of Norm Geist); Corinne Trawick (sister of Fr. Greg); Gary Siegmund; Jennifer Bettis (daughter of Ed & Donna Sue Holmes); Kathy Bertani (niece of James Putrich); Kathleen Roeder (mother of Delbert Roeder)
Military Prayer List
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.
1SG Shannon L. Tutor, Staci Rea, Boun Sivongsa (Kathleen Johnson’s son-in-law), Nick Beckius (Lynn Reed’s son-in-law), Sam Orwig, Mike Mosely, Philip Gusgeski, Travis Wilson, SFC John W. Mauldin, CW2 Robert L. Murphy, Chris LaPlante (Bob Mills’ grandson), Cpt. Adam A. Hecht (Godson of Wayne Olech), Shawn Sturgill (grandson of Betty Aberle ) Tony Bryant (son of Bonnie Bryant). Josh Corley (husband of Eliza-beth Corley), Kasta Rea (daughter of Tom & Staci Rea); Petty Officer E5 Jason Patrick O’Lone (grandson of Patrick & Thomasina O’Lone) ; Sgt. James Estell, Sgt. Katlina Yvon (granddaughter of John & Kathleen Swinkowski), FC3 Gabrielle Hall (niece of John & Paula Hall); CW2 Tony Carson (husband of Meagan arson); Adam Sonnek; Dex-ter M. Rea; Marissa’s husband; Brian Billham (significant other of Keleigh Mabry); Elena & Josh Woodaz If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please fill out a prayer slip located in the bas-ket in the entry and leave in collection basket or call the office.
Parish Prayer List Pease e-mail or call the church office, or drop
your request in the envelopes located on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Your prayer request (s) will remain on the
prayer list for two months.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS TWENTY-SECOND Sunday In Ordinary Time
Scared Host Paul Cunningham Estelle Bernot _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Precious Blood Stan Kostrzebski Staci Rea Fran Kostrzebski Marsha Petro _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hosp/Ushers Charles Garnett, Jr. Delbert Roeder Joe Jumara John Roeder _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Servers John Charron Morgan Alexander Isabella Alexander
STEWARDSHIP Our Recent Giving:
Weekend of Aug. 20, 2017 Weekly Offering.............….….$3,132.00 Flowers…………………………......10.00 Bresica Collection………………….10.00 Assumption………………………..551.00 Eclipse Glasses…………………….24.00 Candles……………………………..50.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Received Aug. 8/20/ 2017………………..$5,575.00
NOTE: Kindly assist us by honoring your pledge.
Request for Volunteers Father Greg is requesting volunteers to assist in developing the Master Plan for Phase II of the Capital Improvements. The focus will be on the parking lot along
with the water flow across the grounds and also redesigning the Narthex to be the main entrance. Requirements for the committee are a willingness to learn, a com-
mitment of time and (knows how to play well with others). Contact Father Greg by Friday if you are interested or if you have questions. Father is in the process of getting a group together and is looking for no more than six parish-
ioners for the committee.
A NOTE OF THANKS: On behalf of
the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph, I would like to thank Fr. Greg and the Parish-ioners of St. Stephen for your very gener-ous support of the sale of raffle tickets to benefit the Retired Sisters. Your purchase of 73 tickets ($365) plus $45 in donations added $410 to the Retirement Fund. The total for St. Henry was 121 tickets. The drawing will take place at Mount St. Joseph on Sunday, Septem-ber 10, at 3:00 pm. Be sure to keep your ticket stubs until then. Blessings, Sr. Teresa Riley
SOPHIA AWARD WINNER: Congratulations to Tom & Bonnie Kell for
being the 2017 Sophia Award winners. On September 10th at 2:00
p.m., the winners from all the parishes in the Diocese will be present-ed their awards by Bishop Medley at a Mass held at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Owensboro. A reception will follow in the Fr. John Vaughan Community Center.
ALPHA ALTERNATIVE—Alpha Alternative Pregnancy Care Center will be
hosting its 2nd Annual 5K Pumpkin Run. This event is a fundraiser for our mobile ultrasound unit and needs of the center which include free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, material assistance, and parenting classes. WOULD YOU CONSID-ER BEING A SPONSOR? Questions? Call Amanda at 270-498-2336 or email [email protected]. Sign up forms are located in Narthex. Pumpkin Run Location: Pardue Lane Rail to Trail Entrance When: October 28, 2017 from 8:00—10:00 am
Mount Saint Joseph Raffle to benefit retired Ursuline Sisters! Come out to
the Mount Saint Joseph Gymnasium from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10 for “Mount Crafts & Raf-fle.” We’ll have quilts, craft items & jelly made by the Ursuline Sisters for sale. Old Hickory Bar-B-Que will sell a variety of food to eat there or take home. Come visit with the Ursuline Sisters, and the day will culminate with the raffle drawing at 3 pm.
