St. Leo Catholic Church

May 24, 2020 The Ascension of the Lord

401 N 12th Street ~ Murray, KY 42071 www.stleoky.org

Phone 270.753.3876 Fax 270.759.2074 Hours Mon, Wed & Thur from 8:00am-4:00pm

Tues from 1:30pm-4:00pm & Fri from 8:00am-12:30pm Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:30-1:30pm

Parish Staff Fr. Brandon Williams Pastor brandon.williams@pastoral.org Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.S.s.R Director of Campus Ministry, Newman Center Sr. Esperanza Rivera-Gomez, Hispanic Ministry sresperanza@stleoky.org Cell 270.925.3942 Megan Bell Pastoral Associate Josh Stewart PSR Coordinator Deacon Victor Fromm & Deacon Joe Ohnemus Permanent Deacons

Mass Schedule (Check Bulletin/Website for changes)

Weekend Saturday—4:00pm & Spanish Mass 5:30pm Sunday—8:00am & 11:00am

Weekday Mon, Tues & Thurs-12:05pm; Wed-6:00pm; Fri-8:00am Reconciliation Wednesday at 5:15pm & Saturday at 3:15pm or by calling to schedule an appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism—The sacrament of baptism for infants is administered on the 3rd weekend of the month. Parents should contact the parish office to set up an appointment for a baptism preparation class at least 1 month prior to the baptism. Parents must be registered parishioners or have a letter from their home parish with permission for the baptism to take place at a different church. Godparents must be practicing Catholics at least 16 years of age who have received the sacrament of confirmation and have a letter of good standing from the pastor of their home parish if they are not registered parishioners of St. Leo. A baptized Christian who is not Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the baptism but not as a godparent. Sacrament of Marriage—A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before setting the wedding date. The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the Sponsor Couple Program. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request. Please notify the pastor or call the parish office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office if you or any of your family is in the hospital. Sacrament of Reconciliation—The sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Wednesday from 5:15pm-5:45pm, Saturday 3:15pm-3:45pm or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Additional times are listed in the bulletin during Lent and Advent. Sacrament of Eucharist to the Homebound—Please notify the Parish Office if you or a family member is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Parish Hall or Classroom Use—Use of the Parish Hall or classrooms for all meetings must be cleared through the Parish Office. All non-parish events such as showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding/anniversary receptions must be reserved 3 weeks before the event. The Diocese requires the purchase of an insurance policy covering the non-parish events.

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Parish Pastoral Council Chris Wooldridge—Chairman

Shawn Touney—Co-Chair Belinda Woods—Reporter

Andy Balzer Ray Campbell Chris Clark Marty Jacobs

Committee Representatives Sean Caldwell—Administration & Finance

John Krieb—Building Committee Linda Ohnemus—Community Life

Megan Bell—Faith Formation Fr. Brandon Williams—Liturgy

Mike Basile—Social Justice

Prayer Request Patti Conklin Naomi Cunningham Hannah Gravitt Ron Ratliff James Strong Carolyn Haas Carrie Field John Resig Harold Jones Marie Dolchan Mike Lockett Mary Jane Murphy Barbara Monts Linda Swift Kara Pecoraro John Mikulcik Kevin Munsey Mary Theresa Leach Eddie Shouse Jackie Dombro Jim Stroud Nancy Lewandowski Susan Nyberg Michelle Allen Carl Woods Bonnie Plummer Jenny Kutcher Amy Coulson Shelley Roemmich

Compendium of Catechism of The Catholic Faith

The Ten Commandments

460. What are the duties of parents toward their children? Parents, in virtue of their participation in the fatherhood of God, have the first responsibility for the education of their children and they are the first heralds of the faith for them. They have the duty to love and respect their children as persons and as children of God and to provide, as far as is possible, for their physical and spiritual needs. They should select for them a suitable school and help them with prudent counsel in the choice of their profession and their state of life. In particular they have the mission of educating their children in the Christian faith.

Saints & Special Observances Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord Monday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi; Memorial Day Tuesday: St. Philip Neri Wednesday: St. Augustine of Canterbury Friday: St. Paul VI

News & Events

May 24 Update from Fr Brandon

1. Memorial Day weekend: this weekend is a special weekend in the life of our nation as we remember in a special way those in our military and armed forces who sacrificed their lives in order that we may enjoy the great freedoms we possess as American citizens. We cherish their memories forever in our hearts. Let us never take for granted the tremendous blessings and freedoms of our great nation. To all those who serve in our military and armed forces, we offer you heart-felt thanks and gratitude. To those who have lost their lives in service to our nation, may God bless them and may they rest in peace.

2. Graduation season: We offer congratulations to all the graduates in our parish who have persevered and earned their diplomas and degrees. In normal times we would celebrate a special Mass at Saint Leo honoring our graduates and their tremendous work. In a special way we honor our pastoral associate, Megan Bell, who graduated with her Masters degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute. We are so proud of Megan and all our graduates! May God continue to bless them in their new chapter of life!

3. Fr Eugene: With a heavy heart I wish to share that Fr Eugene has received a new assignment in Michigan from his Redemptorist community. He has been a tremendous blessing for Saint Leo, and will be terribly missed. At this point his new assignment will begin sometime in July. Please pray for Fr Eugene as he begins this new transition, and please pray that God will send us the right person to fill his position.

4. Saint Leo reopening: Bishop Medley has given permission for public Masses to resume in our diocese. Here at Saint Leo, we will resume with a "soft" gradual reopening as we try to work our way into the "new normal" of life in church during this pandemic. We will have a temporary revised Mass schedule as we work our way up to normal. Beginning Sunday, May 31 the revised Mass schedule at St Leo will be: Sundays 8am and 11am (bilingual), Wednesdays 6pm, and Fridays 8am. There will be no Saturday evening Masses for the time being, and no daily Mass other than Wednesday and Friday. The daily Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays will include the prayers, readings, and homily from the Sunday Mass. This means there will be 4 opportunities to hear the same Sunday Mass at various times throughout the week. In order to accommodate people with the limited seating capacity, if you are inclined to attend Mass, please attend only 1 time during the week. Again this schedule is temporary until further notice. However, there is a dispensation from the Sunday obligation until further notice. No one is required to return at this time. Please stay home if you are elderly or have medical conditions. We will have limited seating capacity at each mass, and once the capacity is reached we cannot admit more people. The diocese is also requiring everyone who attends Mass to wear their face masks for the entirety of Mass. Anyone age 2 and above, adults and children included, are required to wear their masks. If anyone cannot or will not wear their mask for Mass, they will be told to return home. Also, we will continue recording the Sunday 11am Mass and posting it on Saint Leo's Facebook and YouTube pages until further notice. Please stay tuned for more updates as they become available!

Vacation Bible School Update from Josh Stewart

The parish staff has decided to cancel VBS for summer 2020. It is very disappointing, as I know that so many people in our parish community look forward to it each year, but the health and safety of everyone involved is of the utmost importance. We look forward to seeing you at VBS 2021!

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Today’s Readings First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11) Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord

(Psalm 47) Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23) Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20) The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings For The Week Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

Lecturas De Hoy Primera lectura — Este Jesús que les han llevado volverá de la misma manera (Hechos 1:1-11) Salmo — Entre voces de júbilo y trompetas, Dios el Señor asciende hasta su trono (Salmo 47 [46]) Segunda lectura — Dios sentó a Jesús a su derecha en el reino de los cielos (Efesios 1:17-23) Evangelio — Vayan, pues, y enseñen a todas las naciones (Mateo 28:16-20) Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Sal 68 (67):10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Miércoles: Hch 20:28-38; Sal 68 (67):29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Sal 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

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Our Mission St. Leo Parish, a culturally diverse Catholic community, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is committed to worshiping God and providing for the spiritual development of the parish and the larger community through liturgy, service, and evangelization.

Our Vision St. Leo Parish, fully alive in the Body of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, will Minister to all phases of life of our parish and community: Celebrate through our Sacraments Be recognized as a foundational part of the community Be stewards of our gifts from God Actively welcome all

SAINT PHILIP NERI (1515-1595)

May 26th

In a shop near the Vatican, a group of Americans laughed as the shopkeeper showed off his fluent English and latest souvenir, a key ring whose papal portrait, when pressed, activated a recorded blessing. Through the shop window, two clerics scowled disapproval. The shopkeeper grunted, “They’re a very somber order who’ve left the Church. I recognize them.” “By their long robes?” an American asked. “Many in Rome wear robes,” replied the shopkeeper. “It’s their long faces!” When Philip Neri arrived in sixteenth-century Rome, there was reason to be somber. Swiss Guards had been massacred on Saint Peter’s steps defending the pope. Parts of Europe were abandoning the Church. But Philip resolved to be an “apostle of joy,” drawing especially the young to Christ—and frequent confession and Communion—by his sincere interest in their problems, prayerful example, and gentle humor. His “Oratory,” a movement as well as a place, provided recreation and devotion in a joyful atmosphere of companionship, service, and liturgy. Philip Neri challenges each of us to begin improving Church and world by changing ourselves with unfailing joy.

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Weekly Budgets Amount $ 6,923.08 Average YTD Budgeted $ 311,538.46 YTD Collection $ 320,372.01

Total ABOVE Budget $ 8,833.55

Sunday—May 10, 2020

Regular Collections $ 8,674.14 Diocese—Retired Religious $ 00.00 Diocese—Good Works $ 00.00 At The Door Collection $ 845.00 Mass Intentions $ 75.00 Candle Collection $ 0.00 Capital Improvements $ 320.00 Children’s Collection $ 0.00

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