870 SAINT THOMAS LANE BARDSTOWN KY 40004

(502) 348-3717

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Office e-mail: saintthomasoffice@gmail.com

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October 17, 2021

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time

“...whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;

whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.”

-Mark 10:43

PARISH COMMITTEES * DENOTES CHAIRPERSON

PARISH COUNCIL

Cheryl Hutchins* Nora Simms John Cissell

Stacey Duenzl Krista Foster

Ed Ice Tony Douglas

Ex-Officio

Rev. Steven Reeves Deacon Scott Turner

WORSHIP COMMITTEE

Bonnie Bullock*

FAITH FORMATION Olivia Seeger*

ADMIN/FINANCE COUNCIL

Aaron Larue* Taylor Gagne

Quinton Lyvers Jim Taylor

Meagan Reynolds

MEN’S CLUB

Ron Corbett - President Kris Duenzl - Vice President

BEREAVEMENT Planning

Sharon Cecil* Nora Simms

Food Karen Willett

HOSPITALITY Karen Willett*

Rev. Steven Reeves —Administrator

Deacon Scott Turner

Website: .............................. saintthomasbardstown.org

Parish Office Hours: Mon-Thurs .. 8:30 am-4:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE -

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday .................................................................... 4:00 pm Sunday ................................................... 11:00 am & 6:30pm

WEEKDAY MASSES:

Thursday .................................................................... 6:30pm Friday ...........................................................................9:00am 1st Saturday ...............................................................12:00pm

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE:

Thursday ......................................................... 5:30 - 6:15 pm 1st Saturday .................................................... 11:00-11:45 am

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULE:

Thursday ......................................................... 5:15 - 6:20 pm

HEALTHY AT WORSHIP Masks are required for all unvaccinated persons at Mass and other parish functions.

During religious education, masks are required for all. The obli-gation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation does not apply to those who are sick, caring for the sick, or have a serious health risk.

PARISH STAFF

Kim Hall .................................................. Business Manager Diane Hagan ............................................... Clerk/Secretary Olivia Seeger .............................. Director of Religious Ed. Wayne Hawkins ............................................. Maintenance Leslie Green ..................................................... Housekeeper

SACRAMENTAL REQUESTS

Baptism, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage Prep, Visitation of Sick & Homebound, Funeral Planning

Please call the Parish office to schedule your Sacramental needs.

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WEEKEND

COLLECTION

Last Week’s Collection $ 5,649.00

Needed to make budget $ 6,100.00/weekend

Online Collections $ 300.00

Year to Date Collections $ 73,207.23

Annual Budgeted $305,000.00

MASSES OF

REMEMBRANCE

Saturday, October 16, 2021

People of the Parish

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Richard & JoAnn Greenwell Rosaline Roby

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Daniel Kronk

Friday, October 22, 2021

Luther, Ann, Virginia & Charlotte Gilpin

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Mary & Alfred Hutchins

One Mass-time per month will be celebrated for the

“People of the Parish”

Thank you!

WELCOME TO SAINT THOMAS

MASS MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND OF OCT 24TH

October 23rd - October 24th: 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Saturday, 4pm Sunday, 11am Sunday, 6:30pm

Sacristan Sharon Wathen Tanya LaRue Norma Fogle

Server/Acolyte Boomer Kipper Calleigh Hays Ava Newton

Volunteer Needed

Lector Jim Taylor (1) Krista Foster (1) Diane Gagne (2)

Terri Lear (1)

Eucharistic Min. Diane Osborne Lisa Tolliver Patty Willett

Gift Bearers Caleb, Mary Jo &

Terry Nally Jack & Julia

Sympson Volunteer Needed

Media Cheryl Hutchins Megan Reynolds Ted Hagan

*If you will be unable to serve please find a sub and change the online schedule. **If you are at mass and we are in need of a volunteer PLEASE let Father or the Sacristan know prior to the beginning of mass.

We are so happy that you have joined us today; whether you are just passing through or if you have joined us before; please introduce yourself to Father Steven or any of our friendly parishioners. We encourage you to join us officially! Contact our Parish Office 502-348-3717 or go to our website to register. saintthomasbardstown.org

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

The Sanctuary Candle burns continuously in Saint Thomas Church as a symbol of Christ’s Presence. Just as we do our Mass intentions/offerings at a suggested dona-tion of $10.00, the sanctuary candle will burn for your special intention and/or in memory of those who have died for a full week.

If you are interested in this special offering, please place your offering and the name of the individual whom you would like remembered, in an envelope and place it into the collection basket at Mass; or in the Mail Slot at the building entrance of the Parish Office.

BURNS IN HONOR OF: JOE WALKER

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REMEMBERED IN

PRAYER Those currently in need of

ongoing prayer

David Abner

Eddie Auberry Kevin Ballard Gina Blanford Jimmy Brady Iona Bryan

Mark Brunhammer Phillip Burba

Jodie Childers John & Judy Cissell

Bertie Clark Joseph & Karen Clark

Cory & Family Bill Cosgrove

Claudia DuPuis Carolyn Green

Brent Greenwell Elana Shain Gutierrez

Paula Gutierrez Libby Hagan

Marian Higdon (RIP)o Stephanie Holbert

Nina Jackson* Frank Jones

Donna Kamuf Joe Bert King

Even Kulsveen Martha Kulsveen Sharon Lashley Martha Leake

Ann Lewis Rocky McKenna Diane McCauley Nikki McCauley Martha Mahoney Susan Mahoney

Louise Hagan Abou Nader Patsy (Greenwell) Newberry

Marlene Norman James N. Norris Frances O’Bryan Michael O’Bryan

Bill Osborne Amber (Hagan) Powers

Genny Rose. Sr. Dennis Rust

Bill Smith Debbie Smith Ricky Smith

Keith Spalding Chester Sowards

Natalie Stone Ronnie Willett Tom Wheatley

Leo Zurkuhlen, Jr.

Homebound Juil Bradley

Mary Greenwell Lee Rogers

*New to list

2021 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL -

BRINGING CHRIST TO OTHERS

Our Parish Goal: $15,300

Our Parish Participation Goal: 95 households

Parish To Date: No Update Yet

Parish Participation To Date: No Update Yet Gifts can be made online at www.ArchLou.org/CSA.

OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

Physical Benefits of the Praying the Rosary

• Improved rate of breathing – improves respiratory function.

• Boosts immune system & protects against sickness

• Increases energy levels – fights chronic fatigue

• Helps lower blood pressure • Alleviates muscle tension, and aids

relaxation

• Helps with migraine

headaches • Increases levels of serotonin • Helps with coping with

chronic diseases • Helps with the

termination of physical addictions

• Promotes restful sleep

Contact Olivia Seeger @ stthomasformation@gmail.com or call 502-348-3717

ROOM IN THE INN @ ST THOMAS St. Thomas Parish will begin its 6th year hosting the homeless on Monday nights from November 1, 2021 to March 28, 2022.

Jesus calls us to feed the hungry, cloth the naked and welcome the stranger. Room in the Inn offers various opportunities where someone can get involved in answering Jesus’ call.

How you can get involved: • Prepare cots on Mon. mornings • Greeters on Mon. evenings • Prepare a meal for Mon. evenings (call

Renee Kehm 502-507-4208) • Stay overnight on Mon. with our guests

(9:00pm to 7:30am on Tuesday) • Cleaning & storing cots on Tues.

mornings 7:30am • Weekly laundry • Monetary donations • Please call the Parish Office if you are

interested. 502-348-3717

RCIA SEEKING SPONSORS -- ARE YOU BEING CALLED?

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SUNDAY SCRIPTURE & REFLECTION WEEKLY

SCRIPTURE

READINGS

OCT. 18-OCT. 23, 2021

Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 St. Luke 2 Timothy 4:10-17 Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 Luke 10:1-9

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 Sts. John de Brébeuf & Isaac Jogues & Companions Romans 5:12, 15, 17-19, 20-21 Psalm 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 17 Luke 12:35-38

Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 St. Paul of the Cross Romans 6:12-18 Psalm 124:1-3, 4-6, 7-8 Luke 12:39-48 Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 Romans 6:19-23 Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6 Luke 12:49-53 Friday, Oct. 22, 2021

St. John Paul II, Pope Romans 7:18-25 Psalm 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94 Luke 12:54-59 Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021

St. John of Capistrano Romans 8:1-11 Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Luke 13:1-9

In nomin Patris et Filii

et Spiritus Sanctus

29TH

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READINGS

Isaiah 53:10-11

Responsorial Psalm:

“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you” or “Alleluia”

Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22

Hebrews 4:14-16

Mark 10:35-45

REFLECTION

FIRST READING

Isaiah speaks of our redemption through the suffering of the Lord’s servant. When have you experienced God’s presence in your suffering?

SECOND READING

Hebrews tells us that Jesus is able to sympa-thize with our weaknesses because he, too, “has been tested in every way.” What are some ways that you are tested in life?

GOSPEL READING

Jesus uses the request of James and John as a teachable moment for his disciples on the importance of humility and service to others. What other qualities do you think are neces-sary for true discipleship?

LITURGICAL FORMATION SATURDAY MORNINGS

All Sacristans and Ministers of Holy Communion (including those bringing Holy Communion to the sick or homebound) at St. Thomas and St. Monica are asked to attend a formation morning with Father Steven on Saturday, October 23rd from 10am to Noon in St. Teresa Hall. This is also a good opportunity for anyone interested in serving in these ministries to learn about them. This

morning will include a spiritual reflection, review of liturgical terminol-ogy, practical tips for ministry, and time for questions. Light refreshments will be served. A similar formation morning for Lectors, Choir members, and Musicians from both parishes will be offered on Nov. 13th at St. Monica.

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For all those who have made private requests for prayer this month.

For the intentions of Pope Francis, Arch-bishop Kurtz, and Fr. Steven.

For the repose of the soul of Marion Higdon.

For the Higdon family.

For someone struggling with mental illness, who needs help soon!

For relief of my husband’s chronic pain.

For those grieving the loss of a loved one.

For Peace

For an end to Covid-19

For families to pray the rosary together.

For the sick & dying.

For the souls in purgatory.

For the elderly and shut-ins of our parish, may they remain safe and healthy.

For an end of Abortion and Euthanasia

EXERCISE CLASS Wednesdays @ 5:00 to 5:45pm

MEN’S PRAYER GROUP - Thursdays @ 5:30am

RCIA - Wednesday, October 20, 2021 @ 6:00 - 8:00pm

YOGA CLASSES - Thursdays @ 8:30 - 9:30am

MEETINGS, EVENTS & HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK SUNDAY SCRIPTURE & REFLECTION October

As someone who believes in the dignity and sanctity of life, you can imagine how Google’s algorithms often direct my internet searches and newsfeeds.

I was particularly struck by a recent meme I encountered, unfortunately by a comedian I did not know and whose name I did not save, which actually attacked the premise that all life deserves to be treated with dignity.

I was stunned. Who could disagree, I thought, with that statement as written? I understand we can have honest discussions with our atheist or agnostic brothers and sisters who may not subscribe to the reality of the concept of the sacred, but to deny the dignity of life? That should be a common ground we all can start from, no matter our politics. We Catholics don’t even limit this statement to human life alone, as Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si makes plain. How could anyone not value that, at least as a concept?

The premise that the author put forth in the quotation was that since things like war, poverty, racism, violence, hatred, and numerous other evils exist in great quantities in our world, the idea that life should have dignity was a ludicrous lie based in hypocrisy. I almost wept upon reading the explanation. And the thought that this idea has numerous adherents has not left my mind ever since.

Is the presence of evil in the world a valid reason for us to decide that good is simply not worth doing? Are the concepts of good and evil simple relativistic terms that are dismissible should enough of us agree that we should? Is the fact that we have so much work to do in order to make the world a better place – to bring about the Kingdom of God, to use our Catholic terminology for it – sufficient reason for us to simply do as we please? Can we truly justify and absolve the

domination of the weak, the helpless and the abandoned simply because it happens?

To use the words of Saint Thomas More, such an action would lead us by a short route to chaos. Or if you prefer Saint Paul, then indeed would we be the most pitiable of people.

I choose otherwise. And I hope you do too.

I believe – just as our Catholic teaching informs us – that we human beings were created good . . . and that our natural business lies in doing the right thing. The fact that we so often choose other paths may seem to create a hopeless task for our restoration, but remember that we are an Easter people, redeemed by Jesus Christ. That makes me all the more committed to regard life as containing an inherent dignity, not less.

October is once again Respect Life Month. During it, we remember why we must give action to our belief in the dignity and sanctity of life. In it, we remember we have more work to do. We are called to do so with reason, discussion, love, and compassion and not with anger or political hatreds. We must never forget that deep inside of each and every human being lies the desire to do the right thing. We just have to remind everyone that treating life with dignity is always right.

LIFE MUST ALWAYS HAVE DIGNITY BY DEACON STEPHEN

BOWLING DIR. FAMILY & LIFE MINISTRIES FOR THE ARCH. OF LOUISVILLE

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WHY DO WE DO THAT?

CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: Are Catholics allowed to visit psychics? Why or why not? Answer: It’s part of human nature to experience some sense of un-ease and fear about the future. This can lead some people to seek out the services of psy-chics or consult horoscopes or turn to other occult practices or resources (e.g. Ouija boards or tarot cards). The Catechism of the Catholic Church is very clear that Catholics should avoid such practices: “Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to medi-ums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone” (no. 2116). Despite the uncertainties we might feel, we are called to have faith and trust in God, confident of God’s desire for what is best for us. This means that we are called to surren-der, to pray and to reflect on how we can best move into the future in hope, knowing that God is with us.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPCOMING EVENTS

BARDSTOWN COUNCIL 1290

Knights and volunteers will be present outside the doors of Bardstown Kroger, Wal-Mart and Dollar Market on Friday, October 22nd & Saturday, October 23rd from 8am to

4pm.

All proceeds benefit the local Guthrie Opportunity Center in job training programs for the mentally and physically disadvantaged.

Council 1290, will also be conducting their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive beginning Saturday, Oct. 30th and running through Nov. 28th.

Our Drive is dedicated to all of our deceased Knights. Collection bins will be placed at the rear of the church and under the overhang at the Bardstown Fire Dept. at the corner of Fifth Street & Broadway in Bardstown. We are collecting all types of canned and prepackaged foods. In addition, monetary contributions can be mailed to Knights of Columbus, 107 North Fourth Street, Bardstown, KY 40004. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus and note Thanksgiving Food Drive on your checks. All proceeds benefit the Bread For Life Food Pantry to assist all in need in Nelson County.

Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10am - 2pm, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. Please note: this fair was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021, and had to be rescheduled.

Join us for a healthy experience that will include free health screenings, healthy living tips, and much more. For more information, please call the Catholic Enrichment Center at 502-776-0262.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR - RESCHEDULED

ARCHDIOCESE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL MINISTRY - CATHOLIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

ST FRANCIS XAVIER PRESENTS: CHRIST IS THE LIGHT

Join us for a Catholic Mission & Faith Message filled with Fun and Inspiration.

Lead by Gary Montgomery retired Sports Director of WDRB-TV – Fox 41 and recipient of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Roncalli Award for excellence in Catechesis.

Mark you calendar Sunday, Nov. 7: Find the Light @ 7pm Monday, Nov. 8: Become the Light @ 7pm Tuesday, Nov. 9: Give the Light away @ 7pm St. Francis Xavier Church 155 Stringer Lane Mt. Washington, KY 40047

2021 BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

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Kids Corner

PRAYER LORD, SHOW ME HOW TO BE HELPFUL, BUT NOT A SLAVE.

MISSON FOR THE WEEK I WILL GIVE A CUP OF WATER TO EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY.

God wants you to help others. He does not want

you to be a slave to others. If you are helping your

friend clean his room, and he

leaves to go watch television,

it’s ok to stop helping him. Your

friend should come back and

clean part of his room, too. But, if

your friend is unable to clean

his room, then it is a great gift

for you to clean it for him. God

rewards you for helping others.

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Disclaimer: All content within this bulletin is original to the Parish or acquired through multiple sources throughout the internet. Special contributions come from sources like Lpi, Google images and other free sources used for the sole purpose of informing and enriching the lives of our parishioners. - St. Thomas Office 2021

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