Saturday, September 9 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Senior Seminar @ SH........…9:00—11:00 am Rosary……………..…….…………......6:00 pm Mass…………………......…………......6:30 pm Laundry Items Collection Blood Pressure Check Connie Konczyk + by Judy McCool
Sunday, September 10 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 Mass…………………….……...…….........8:00 am Rel Ed Resumes—Safe Environment Training Laundry Items Collection Blood Pressure Check After Mass Parishioners
Monday, September 11 Col 1:24—2:3; Lk 6:6-11 No Scheduled Mass
Tuesday, September 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19 Prayers at SH……….………..………..8:00 am
Wednesday, September 13 St. John Chrysostom Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26 Cenacle Prayer………………...……...1:30 pm Prayers at SS...……..……….………...6:00 pm
Thursday, September 14 The Exaltation of The Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Prayers at SH…………..…….….….....8:00 am .NO Ladies Guild Mtg
Friday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Mass at SS.………………...…...…...12:05 pm Melanie Cosby + by Lorraine Trawick Phyllis Ethridge + by James Ethridge
Saturday, September 16 Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rosary…………...…….…………….....6:00 pm Mass……………………...………….....6:30 pm Laundry Items Collection Julia Jumara + by Joe Jumara Melanie Cosby + by Lorraine Trawick
Sunday, September 17 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30—28:7; rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Mass…………………….……...………...8:00 am Bobby & Rhonda Pawlawski Fall Movie “Invictus” @ Parish Hall Laundry Items Collection
Choir Practice Sundays after
Mass
Reconciliation Saturdays
At 5:45 pm
Or any time
by Appointment
St. Stephen Catholic Church CADIZ, KY—SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
Jesus set for his followers a three-step procedure for reconciling differences among the community. In the first step we are told to go one-on-one to the per-son and try to work out the problem. If that doesn't work, we are to take some witnesses, or in the final case, bring the offender before representatives of the Church. If reconciliation does not occur in the end, there is nothing more we can do and are told to walk away from the person.
REFLECTION FOR FAMILIES
Reconciling differences is one of the most challenging jobs of parenthood. When our children jump immediately to step three (we sometimes call it tattling), we need to remind them and guide them through the first steps. Our children need to see us model this as well. How often do we fly off the handle and accuse someone of wrongdoing rather than approach him/her rationally. When our children see us calmly, but firmly, address someone, naming the infraction and saying how the action made us feel, they learn that there are other ways besides hostile confrontation to work out differences.
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
Sept 7—14 Fr. Greg Out-of-Town Sept 9-10 Blood Pressure Checks after Mass Sept 9 Senior Workshop @ 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 16—17 Laundry Item Collection Sept 17 Fall Movie “Invictus” Parish Hall Sept 20 Cenacle Prayer……….1:30 pm Stewardship Mtg following Mass Sept 24 Parish Picnic
Birthdays This Week
Sept 12 Maeve Ballengee 14 Joe Jumara 15 John Edwin Roeder 16 Michelle Mauldin 17 Luke Washer Mary Curtsinger Ben Gray
No Anniversaries This Week
VOCATION AWARNESS September 10 2017
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts”
Each of us is called by God to a specific vocation. For some it’s Marriage. For others it’s Holy Orders or conse-crated life. And for some, it’s the single missionary life. Discerning our vocation requires that we take time to pray and listen for the voice of the one who does the calling. When we hear His voice, may we have the courage to follow Him with an undivided heart. If you feel that God might be calling you to the vocation of priesthood, con-tact the vocations office for resources and support at
270-683-1545 and via the internet at: www.owensborovocations.com
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 mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Action is great and the underlying messages are timeless. Popcorn and drinks provided. Appropriate for all age
groups. Please sign up in Narthex for setup purposes.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Religious Education Classes will resume today, September 10, 2017 following Mass. Classes will meet in the Parish Hall each Sunday thereaf-ter. To register your child, please con-tact April Washer at 270-522-7684 or the parish office at 270-522-3801.
SOPHIA AWARD WINNER: Sophia
Award will be presented to Tom & Bonnie Kell this after-noon, September 10
th at 2:00
p.m., Award will be presented 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.
Helping Hands Collection: The Cadiz local food
pantry and outreach organization, Helping Hands, had its start in St. Stephen Parish. Now as a community- run agency, it continues to benefit from dona-tions, contributions and volunteer help supplied by local churches. Our Parish has designated this weekend September 9/10 and next weekend Sept. 16/17 to collect laundry items (detergent, drier towels, bleach, softeners, etc.). Please contribute.
Donation bins can be found in the church Narthex.
Saturday Mass Needs: Sat-
urday Masses are in need of Eucharis-tic Ministers and Lectors. If you can serve, please contact Dean Duncan, parish secretary, to volunteer. Train-ing is available.
NOTICE: Fr. Greg will be out
of town from Noon September 7 through September 14. In case of an emergency, please call Sts. Peter & Paul in Hopkinsville—270-885-8522.
VOCARE Collection: Since
our Parish was unable to host a table at the VOCARE Dinner this year, we would like to have a Second Collection on the week-end of September 23/24 to assist this important cause. These funds will help our seminarians as well as anyone wanting to join religious life.
Diocesan Women’s Marian Conference "Our Lady of Fatima: The source of hope, healing and peace" is the focus of the next women's Marian Confer-ence. It will commemorate the 100th year anniversary of Fatima and the message it provides for our culture today. The conference is Friday evening, September 15 and all day Saturday, September 16. This event features three speakers: Fr. Wade Menezes CPM, Susan Brinkmann, and Ralph Martin who all make regular appearances on EWTN. The conference takes place at Sts. Joseph & Paul’s Parish Hall in Ow-ensboro. Ages 16 and older are welcome. The cost is $20 per person and students (16 - 21) are $10 each. For registration or questions, call Lisa Englert (270) 993-8896 or Lisa Bivins (270) 993-3393.
St. Meinrad Picnic St. Meinrad Catholic Church in Indiana will hold its annual par-
ish picnic on Sunday, September 17, 2017, from 10 - 4 PM CST, on the parish grounds. The food court will feature fried chicken dinners, German Cuisine, St. Meinrad’s famous soup by the bowl or in bulk and homemade
cakes, pies and ice cream. There will be live music, air con-
ditioned bus tours of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, bingo, tours of the parish church, cake walk, and a kids zone. For more infor-
mation visit
www.smcatholic.church.
BLOODMOBILE—Thank you to
everyone who participated in the Blood Drive this past Tuesday at the Parish Hall. There was a total of 61 pints donated. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
KOC (Knights of Columbus) will be cooking Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for the Parish Picnic. They will also be selling bar-b-que by the pound. Orders must be placed and paid for before the pic-nic. The price is $7.50 per pound. If you wish to purchase an entire Boston Butt, the cost will still be $7.50 a pound. Contact Tom Kell for orders—217-891-2100 or 217-971-2764.
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); 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); Donald Lax (friend of Sophia Biddle)
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 (Josh is being deployed) 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-FOURTH Sunday In Ordinary Time
Sat. September 16—6:30 pm Sun. September 17—8:00 am
Lectors Stephen Washer Sally Gust Gerry Konczyk(P) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Precious Blood Stan Kostrzebski Estelle Bernot Fran Kostrzebski Joseph Anderson _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hosp/Ushers Joe Jumara Charles Hobbs Charles Garnett Jr. John Hall _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Servers John Charron Morgan Alexander Isabella Alexander
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Received Sept. 9/10/2017……....……..…..$710.00
NOTE: Kindly assist us by honoring your pledge.
Thank You “Thank you” to all who
helped with the preparation of food, set up tables, clean up after, etc. It was a wonderful evening. Again,
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY—CLAUDE from all your church fami-
ly and friends.
Welcome—to Fr. Maury Riney who
will be with us this weekend, Septem-ber 9 & 10 while Fr. Greg is out-of-town. Please help make Fr. Riney feel welcome!
“I HAVE CHOSEN YOU…” (JOHN 15:16) 2017-2018 DISCIPLES RESPONSE FUND
The 2017-2018 Disciples Response Fund campaign has begun with a mailing to all registered parishioners from Bishop Medley. All are asked to give generously in support of the important items funded by your contributions. Support of the work of our Diocese is important. There are many things that even the largest parishes cannot do on their own. For example, the Disciples Response Fund puts money into an endowment for the care of retired priests. Also, the fund assists with the expenses for the education of our seminarians and provides oper-ating income and scholarship funds for the Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp. The Gospel of John tells us that each of us has been chosen by the Lord to go forth and bear fruit that will remain. A significant contribution to the DRF is one way to reach out to many who will bear fruit. In last year’s campaign (2016-2017), the Diocese began a system of returning 50% of the dollars received, over target, to the parishes for their use. Our parish received $3,449. These dollars are assessment free and were used to pay off our building loan. If you received a letter from Bishop Medley asking for your support of the DRF, please make a generous gift today.
PARISH PICNIC:
Our St. Stephen Parish Picnic will be September 24
th..
Plan now to come and bring your family for lots of fun, good food, and friendship. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for individuals to indi-cate the number attending and what they will bring.
Young Adult Holy Hour
On Monday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m., St. Stephen Cathedral will host a Holy Hour for young adults ages 18-39. Priests will be available for confession during the Holy Hour. After the Holy Hour, please join us for dinner at a local restaurant. This event is sponsored by the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Owensboro.
