ST. SYLVESTER/ ST. WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCHES JUNE 15-16, 2019 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Ordinary Time & Today's Solemnity

With the celebration of Pentecost, Easter drew to a close last Sunday and we’re now back in Ordinary Time. We have been renewed and strengthened through Lent and Eastertide. Though we are now in Ordinary Time, the "ordinal" or "numbered" Sundays are still two weeks away. The Church eases us into Ordinary Time with two solemn feasts: the Most Holy Trinity (today) and the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (next Sunday). With today’s feast, the Church expresses our Trinitarian faith by professing a belief in the oneness of God in whom there are three divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This feast is ancient—its origins can be traced to the seventh century and it has been on the Church’s universal calendar for nearly seven hundred years. It would be impossible to overstate the significance of the mystery we celebrate today: "The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life," the Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us. "It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them." The history of salvation is the history of how God gradually reveals himself to humanity as the one true God, unity in Trinity. Today the liturgy holds this mystery before us, not explaining or defining, but simply showing us some of the facets of the mystery through the readings and prayers.

Happy Father’s Day to the fathers of our parishes today! We honor and celebrate you today in appreciation of all you do for your families!

Congratulations to Erin and Charlie Owens on the upcoming baptism of their daughter and to Maureen and David Jones on the upcoming baptism of their son, who both will

be baptized at St William next Sunday, June 23rd, 2019. They are the grandchildren of Kathy and Tony Kluesener. We would like to extend condolences to Josh and Amanda

Tolar on the loss of his grandmother, Margaret Rose Wesolek, on June 8, 2019. Our thoughts are with you and our prayers

are for your peace. In the second collection today, we are supporting Pope

Francis in his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of

charity to our suffering sisters and brothers. Please be generous in are suffering *Important Announcement! * Upcoming Parish & Finance council meetings are scheduled for St. William on Tuesday 18, at 6.30 PM and St. Sylvester on Wednesday 26, at 7.00 PM. Please plan to attend. Parishioners, each parish is having a heartfelt sendoff party

for Fr. Peter. He will be leaving us shortly and we would like to celebrate his time with us over the last years as our priest. St William will have a farewell dinner on Saturday June 22, after mass, in the St. William church hall. St Sylvester will have

theirs on Sunday, June 23rd, after Mass. These will be pot luck dinners. Please bring a dish and join in at the church hall for a time of fellowship, good food, thanksgiving, and reflection, as we thank him for and celebrate his ten years of service here. Fr. Peter needs a few strong men! If you can help Fr. Peter move his bed and a few heavier items on Friday, June 28th. After 2 P.M. please let him know. Your help is very much appreciated! Corporal Work of Mercy – You are invited to attend the “Prayer Service and Burial for Life Lost through Miscarriage” with St. Joseph Hospital at the Via Dolorosa Mausoleum on Wednesday, July 3, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend!

A SOLEMN MASS IN HONOR OF Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, Founder of Opus Dei , will be held at the Newman Center-Holy Spirit Parish 320 Rose Lane, Lexington, KY, on this Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 11:00

AM, with confessions starting at 10:00 AM, with Most Reverend John Stowe, OFM, Conv., bishop of Lexington, KY, celebrant, and Reverend Steve Roberts, M.D., concelebrant. Everyone is invited to a reception after the Mass.

There are still tickets available to A Divine Affair! This Friday, twelve Diocesan priests and religious will compete for the coveted title of “Best Celebrity Chef.” Father Chris Clay from St. Paul is our reigning champ. Will your parish priest be our new winner? There

evening will feature fabulous cuisine, an open bar, live and silent auctions, blackjack tables, bourbon, and door prizes! All of the proceeds from A Divine Affair will benefit the social

ST. SYLVESTER/ ST. WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCHES JUNE 15-16, 2019 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

services mission of the diocese. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the website at ADA2019.GiveSmart.com or call (859) 253-1993 X 213. Follow the diocese on Instagram – After the successful launch of Bishop Stowe’s Twitter (twitter.com/BpStowe), which now has over 600 followers, the diocese has branched onto another social media channel, photo-sharing platform Instagram. Keep up on events and other life of the diocese at: www.instagram.com/catholic_diocese_of_lexington

Please pray for all those who are hospitalized and for all those who are shut-ins, ill or recuperating at home. Karen Stine, David Ruda, Brenda Hardwick, ,Margaret Hines, Amanda Young, Robert Brimer, Vernon Dowell, Jody Wooden,

Estelle Norris, Clarice Norris, Debra Smothers, Maggie Rue, Michael Venti, Christina Ray Gilbert, Melvin Denny, Jean Cromer, Lee Belcher, David Kopczynski, Ruth Spruile, Mike Fitzpatrick, Fitch family, Van Jones, Tony Nerlinger, Denise Young, Greta Hubble, Tammy Parsons family, Bonnie Farris, Eva Gutenson, Kaye Peppard, Holly Nerlinger, Eileen Sneed, Carla Holtzclaw, & Sue Pullam. WEEKDAY MASSES: Tue. June 18: SW No Mass Wed. June 19: SS 6:30 PM Thur. June 20: SW 9:00 AM Fri. June 21: SW 11:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration followed by noon Mass WEEKEND MASSES: Sat. June 15: 4.30 PM SW Sun. June 16: 9.00 AM SW Sun. June 16: 11.00 AM SS ST. WILLIAMS STEWARDSHIP June 08-09 Sunday Offering 1,267.00 Weekly Budget to Meet 1,209.00 (+58.00) Peter’s Pence 15.00 ST. SYLVESTER STEWARDSHIP June 08-09 Sunday Offering 1,076.00 Weekly Budget to Meet 1,009.00 (+67.00) Building Fund 392.00 Fish Fry 910.00 Thank you for your Generosity! ST. WILLIAM LECTORS: Sat. June 15: Peggy Waldoch Sun. June 16: Sr. Robbie Sat. June 22: Peggy Waldoch Sun. June 23: Joni Jordan

ST. WILLIAM EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. June 15: Christine Goddard Sun. June 16: David Feldman, Deborah Alexander Sat. June 22: Steve Goddard Sun. June 23:Kathleen Leavell, Sr. Robbie ST. WILLIAM SERVERS: Sun. June 16: Braydon Poynter, Paisley Poynter Sun. June 23: Avie Jernigan, Luke Ferrell ST. WILLIAM OFFERTORY COUNTERS: Sun. June 16: Peggy Riley, Joanna Koob Sun. June 23: Leia Lewis, Kathleen Leavell ST. SYLVESTER LECTORS: Sun. June 16: Joe Morhinners (Garland Elkins) Sun. June 23: Garland Elkins (Earl Abee) ST. SYLVESTER EUCHARSTIC MINISTERS: Sun. June 16: Brenda Elkins, Sonja Bratcher, Tom Schuler Sun. June 23: Bill & Dorothy Tucker, Mary Lemons ST. SYLVESTER GIFT BEARERS: Sun. June 16: Andy & Danielle Bratcher Sun. June 23: Raymond & Helen Schuler ST. SYLVESTER OFFERTORY COUNTERS: Sun. June 16: Roger Adams, Stephen Schuler Sun. June 23: Emily Abee, Carolyn Pullum

Birthdays 06/16: Keith Lemons, Weston Pullum 06/19: Mary Gonzales 06/20: Diane Link

06/22: Sarah Clark

Anniversaries 06/15: Howard & Betty Estes 06/19: Danny & Joni Jordan

ST. William Coffee/Donut Hosts: After the 9:00 am Mass in our Parish hall Sun. June 16: Debbie O’Nan Sun. June 23: David & Pam Ruda

Sun. June 30: Jim & Beth Brown All are invited to stay for coffee, juice, and refreshments Welcome to St. William Parish!

You may come as a stranger to us; yet you are known to our Lord, Jesus Christ,

and in His name we bid you welcome; praying that you find peace, inspiration and

our friendship in this, His House.