MASS SCHEDULE: St. Stephen Cathedral Monday-Friday: 7:00AM and 12:05PM Saturday: 9:00AM and 5:00PM Sunday: 7:00AM 9:00AM and 11:00AM Holy Days: 7:00AM and 12:05PM Blessed Sacrament Chapel (602 Sycamore St) Sunday: 10:00AM

Membership in Parish: We give a hearty welcome to all new families moving into our parish. Please register in the Office as soon as possible. Those who plan to move from our parish community are requested to inform us. Bulletin Material Deadline: Friday, 8:00AM, in writing, ten days in advance of publication. Deadline firm. Earlier deadline applies when holidays occur.

SACRAMENTS: Baptism: Baptisms are usually celebrated during one of the regularly scheduled Masses. Parents are encouraged to call the parish office before the birth of their child to make an appointment for instructions. Marriage: Couples wishing to share their lives with one another in sacramental Marriage are asked to call the Office for an appointment with one of the priests. We suggest the first appointment must be scheduled nine (9) months before the proposed date of marriage but ABSOLUTELY no later than six (6) months prior to the proposed marriage date. Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated communally two times a year, during Advent and Lent. Other opportunities for reconciliation are Saturdays from 9:30- 11:30AM and 4:00-5:00PM on the Thursday before First Friday, and by appointment.

Office/Rectory: 270-683-6525 Fax: 270-683-3621 Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 270-926-4741 Cathedral Preschool: 270-926-1652

Most Rev. William F. Medley, Diocese of Owensboro

Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Bishop Emeritus

610 Locust Street Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-2130

www.ststephencathedral.org www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral

St. Stephen Cathedral

Mission Statement The Catholic Community of St. Stephen Cathedral serves as the Mother Church for the Diocese of Owensboro to welcome, evangelize and worship in the name of Jesus Christ.

APRIL 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter

“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.” — Revelation 5:12

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† PASTOR’S CORNER †

† LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for APRIL 16/17, 2016 † THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ( C )

5:00PM VIGIL MASS

Altar Servers ................................... Jacob Warren, Lindsey Warren Lectors .. ................................................. Janice Scherm, Bill Goetz Minister Host. ..... Ruth Ann Carrico, Larry Lyon, Samantha Taylor Minister Cup.. ............ Gene Lyon, Denise Payne, Kathryn Warren, .............. ...................................................................... Scott Warren Minister Hospitality……...Douglas Hayden, Jesse Mattingly, Nora .............. ..... Mattingly, Dottie Riney, Cheryl Hayden, Fred Whelan 7:00AM MASS

Altar Server ................................................ John Michael Copeland Lectors .. ..................................... . Rita Roberson, Glenn Thompson Minister Host. ..................... LaWanna Brand, Lorraine McFarland Minister Cup ........................................................ Nancy Hendricks Mininister Hospitality………........Norman Froehlich, Bill McCarty, ......... .... ............... OPEN, Dennis Weafer, Terry Wilkerson, OPEN

9:00AM MASS Altar Servers .................. Clayton Lewis, Natalie Ellis, Andrew Ellis Lectors . ................................................ Charlie Payne, Carl Lewis Minister Host .............................. Rita Gerteisen, Cynthia Mahoney, …………………………………………………………….Mark Mahoney Minister Cup ..........John McNulty, Janet Murphy, Wilma Stallings, .............. ............................................................... Mary Helen Nash Minister Hospitality…..Joe Conner, Vicky Conner, Mark Osborne, ………………...……...Matt Steele, Elmo Thompson, Frank Wathen 11:00AM MASS Altar Servers .................................. Jack Calhoun, Etienne Forsythe Lectors . ................................................... Rob Abney, Mike Weafer Minister Host ...................... Joan Perry, Katelyn West, Taylor West Minister Cup ............................... Kate Abney, John Calhoun, Haley …………………………………………..…Fitzgerald, J. Edward Cecil Minister Hospitality .............. Terry Brown, Jason Lorenz, Jim Ivey, ………………….Chuck Payne, Janie Moseley, Ron Schwartzrauber

In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry

Saint John Vianney Prayer for Vocations

Saint John Vianney, patron of parish priests, we ask for your intercession that young people called to the priesthood and consecrated life may hear God’s call.

We pray the Lord send workers into His great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and His people may be strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

V. Health Fair for 50 years and older on Saturday, April 16th, from 7:30 AM to 12 noon. Fast for blood test, and have a con-tinental breakfast! Lectures, door prizes, games, exercise, plus fellowship. Mass at 9:00am. All are welcome to bring a friend, but please RSVP. Questions...call Deacon Dirck at 270.316.1668.

I. Two Parishes Merge into One: On Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016, a degree establishing St. Francis of Assisi Church as a new Catholic parish in Todd County was signed by Bishop William Medley. In Guthrie, St. Mary & Charles Church, which accidentally burned, and in Elkton, St. Susan Church, parishioners decided it made sense to merge the two par-ishes into one; parishioners from these two parishes submitted names for the new parish to Bishop Medley. The new parish has been named St. Francis of Assisi Church after Pope Francis, and after their beloved pastor and now sacramental minister, Fr. Frank Ruff, Glmy.

II. Mass for the Divorced: Bishop Medley will preside and be the homi-list at our 9:00AM Mass on Saturday, April 16th. All of us know people who know the pain, darkness, and struggle of divorce. Divorced persons from Daviess County and around the Diocese are invited to be part of this, as well as anyone else who wishes to participate. Please be disciples and evangelize—share this information with as many people as you know.

III. World Day of Prayer for Vocations: next Sunday, April 17th, the Church throughout the world prays for vocations, especially vocations to the Priesthood. Will you make an effort to support a special effort to ask the Lord for those called to vocations to priesthood and religious life will answer a resounding ‘YES?’ Pledge to pray for vocations at the Interna-tional website, invisiblemonastery.com. It was inspired by a call from Rome urging Catholics to "organize an 'invisible' monastery in which many persons, day and night, are committed to continuous prayer for priestly vocations." God is waiting for those called to answer Him: YES!

IV. Stained-Glass Window Series brings the Owensboro Symphony to the Cathedral! Sunday, April 17th, at 4:00PM. Gratitude for the generous donations of parishioners to our "Arts at the Cathedral Fund" who have made this classic musical opportunity available to our community. Our Diocesan Event Welcomers will greet, welcome, and seat our guests— directing traffic. Come enjoy a wonderful treat for the spirit!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS Parish Birthdays from April 10—April 16

Brian Behnke, Courtney Brickner, Felicity Carrico, Judy Carrico, Joshua Castlen, Kaye Castlen, John Crowe, Joni Flaherty, Sherrie Hancock, Maddie Hayden, Cece Hemingway, Wyatt Jenkins, Regina Lewis, Rachel Lorenz, Dana McFarland, Lorraine McFarland, Wathen Medley, Jr., Pat Osborne, Jennifer Payne, Mildred Payne, Rosemary Payne, William Payne, Maria Pfiefer, Anna Warren, Carrie Wieder, Melville Windle, Luke Wirthwein, Sandra Young

THIS WEEK’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their anniversary a very happy and blessed Anniversary.

April 10—Charlie and Molly Harris, 17 years April 11—Fred and Faye Whelan, 61 years April 12—Jim and Donna Duffy, 32 years April 13—Archie and Angela Clark, 61 years April 13—Greg and Sherrie Hancock, 32 years April 15—Bryan and Paula Booth, 27 years April 15—Anthony and Mary Alice Higdon, 64 years

FAITH FORMATION NEWS!

Christian Initiation We continue our prayers for our newly initiated members, the neophytes, as they grow in their understanding of the Mysteries of Faith. Please keep them in prayer.

Perhaps you know someone who has expressed interest in you as a Catholic. Invite them to come and learn more about Catholicism. There is an open-door to all who are casually curious, seriously seek-ing or firmly committed to becoming Catholic. Now is an ex-cellent time to inquire. Our RCIA process is a year-round ex-perience. It does not have a beginning or ending date, like a school year calendar.

RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the parish Media Center. On April 13th we continue the period of Mysta-gogy as the neophytes spend time reflecting on the many bless-ings of the Easter event in their lives and talk about “The Life of Prayer.” Come share your faith and explore Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270/852-8424, or donna.murphy@pastoral.org.

Faith Formation Classes Faith Formation Classes will resume next weekend, April 17th. Enjoy the break, but find time to share faith and the joy of Easter.

First Eucharist Parent/Child Meeting Those preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Eu-charist and their parents have an important meeting on Monday, April 11th, (the Monday

immediately after Spring Break) at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Confirmation Formation Confirmation Formation continues with our eighth gathering on Wednesday, April 13th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Youth House. Jacques and Yu-landa Williams will be facilitating this session. Lily Moore’s family will provide the snacks. Our topic is: The Holy Spirit.

Prayer Shawl Ministry We have revived the St. Stephen Cathedral Prayer Shawl Min-istry. This compassionate outreach in our community is open to anyone who can or is willing to learn to crochet, knit, weave or sew and would be willing to share your talents and resources with those in need of comfort during an illness or loss. We will meet on the Third Wednesday of each month (April 20th) at 3:00 pm and the First Tuesday of each month (May 3rd) at 10:00 am, in the Media Center. You can also contribute to this

ministry by providing yarn. Contact Donna Murphy (270/852-8424, or donna.murphy@pastoral.org) for specifics re-garding yarn or for more information about this ministry.

Jubilee Year of Mercy

April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter How appropriate today’s Gospel for this Jubilee Year of Mercy, both because of the “breakfast” Jesus provides (“a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread”) and the num-ber of fish in Peter’s net (“one hundred fifty-three”) (John 21:11–12). Of the fish, Saint Augustine suggests that the roasted fish is the suffering Christ. Saint Gregory the Great adds that Christ lowered himself to swim in the “water” of our humanity; to be caught in the “net” of our death; to be “roasted” in his Passion on the fire of suffer-ing. Saint Jerome claims that “one hundred fifty-three” represents the full number of known species of fish, signi-fying that the Church’s “net” has room for all our widely diverse humanity, securing our unity-in-diversity in the hands of Peter and his successors. Having received God’s mercy as “the beating heart of the Gospel,” may the Church—we—“pattern [our] behavior after the Son of God who went out to everyone without excep-tion” (Misericordiae Vultus, 12). —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

Owensboro Catholic Schools (OCS) Registration

Are you afraid you’ve missed it?!?!? Well, you haven’t! Registration is ongoing. Contact Keith at 270-686-8896 or visit our website – owensborocatholic.org The deadline for Round 3 of needs-based tuition assistance is May 13.

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PRAY FOR THE DECEASED Please pray for those who have recently died— especially Martha Bell Johnson; Ronald Roberts; Edith Oskin, mother/mother-in-law of Doris and Joe Niehaus; Don Moore, Jr., father/father-in-

law of John and Julie Moore; and John Zambrano, son of Alan Zambrano. Please remember to pray, also, for those who are in the process of dying, especially Michael Kavolus.

(Please call the office when there is a death in your family)

Ron Calvert Richard Clouse George Collignon Ruth Ann Cureton Linda Falloway Wilma Fenwick Dick/Chris Flaherty Carmen Goetz Ben Hartz Frank Hayden Mary Houle

Colene Jennings Michael Kavolus Josanna Lamastus Henry Luckett Máire McCormick Merici Millay Olivia Murphy Lucy Neal Bill Payne Wanda Payne Donna Phelps

Ed Pickett Chris Purk Melissa Rearden Jennifer Sexton Louise Thompson Isabella Wardrip Dwayne Wells Joan Wells Mel Windle

Sick Friends/Relatives Marie Crum, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Carol Flum, mother of Kathy Rasp; Jerry Hagan, brother of Sharlene Hatfield; Beulah Herrell, grandmother of Sarah Rice; Judy Johnson, sister of Claudine Blandford; Shirley Kelley, mother of Karen Tomes; James R. Lanham, brother of Bob Lanham; Brooke Mattingly, daughter of Jackie Mattingly; Larry Millay; P J. Miller; Sue/John Mudd, sister/brother-in-law of Sharlene Hatfield; Roger Lynn Simon, son of Iona Simon; David Tomes, brother of Randy Tomes; John Yates, brother of Mary Jo Yates.

Names in bold are those currently in the hospital or have had sur-gery recently. Names will be ROTATED off these lists every SIX WEEKS unless a parishioner calls and extends the prayer request.

PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES

Carmel Home-Mary C. Kelley, Mary O’Bryan, Nina Van Bussum, Millie Fell, Mary Osborne, Agatha Lindemann, Rose Cecil, Helen Miles, Margie Hill, Michael Kavolus. Owensboro Center-Bettye Aull. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Hermitage Manor—Shirley Conkright. Rosedale–Ursula Coogan. One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Lottie Jeanene Bramlett, Mary Ann Calhoun. Fern Terrace-Bertha Horrell. Twin Rivers-Anne Ryan. Morning Pointe (Lexington)-Doris Schwartz.

LECTORS’ WORKGROUP On Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m., Cathe-dral Lectors are invited to gather in church for a session to explore some of our Ordinary Time readings. During the session, we will experiment with our sound system and acoustics, and offer helpful sugges-tions to one another. The session should last for about an hour and a half. Come with the first or second read-ing from a Sunday in Ordinary Time prepared. For information, contact Mike Bogdan (270.852.8327 or mike.bogdan@pastoral.org).

“He said to him, ‘follow me’” This Sunday we hear of the extraordinary conversation between Peter and the Risen Lord. Jesus gives Peter the command to “follow me.” We are all being called to follow Jesus according to our specific vocation. Is Jesus calling you or someone you know to follow him as a Catholic Priest? For more information or for help discerning your vocation, contact the Office of Vocations: 270-683-1545, Fr. Jason, jason.mcclure@pastoral.org, or www.owensborovocations.com

ATTENTION, PARENTS

NOW ENROLLING! There is still time! If your child will be 3, 4 or 5 years old by August 1, 2016, now is the time to think about registering

for Cathedral Preschool. Families with children currently at-tending automatically receive registration packets. For more information about our curriculum or to request a packet, call 270-926-1652 or visit us at 600 Locust Street.

THE KEY TO SUSTAINABILITY Every man over 18 is welcome! Join anytime! Meetings on Thursday mornings 6:00-7:30AM (breakfast included) in the Fa-ther Vaughan Community Center. Out promptly at 7:30AM

A Man After God’s Own Heart

A Journey in to the Heart of Mercy A Spiritual Plan of Life Trust in Divine Mercy St. Joseph, A Man After God’s Own Heart The Hidden Face of Christ The Revelation of the Father • More Men Like St. Joseph

Please Pray for all the Sick†

St. Stephen Cathedral Stephen Ministers are one of more than 12,000 parishes/congregations across the USA, Canada, and 28 other countries using Ste-phen Ministry to equip lay people to care for people who are experiencing grief, di-vorce, hospitalization and many other life crises. Please pray for our Stephen Minis-ters and the Care Receivers they are serving. Keep in prayer all of the national and international Stephen Ministers. Thank you so much for your support and if you are in a stress-ful situation and would like to have a Stephen Minister to walk and talk with you just give us a call at 270-993-4208.

Annual Black Catholic Gathering The Annual Black Catholic Spring Gathering will be held at Christ the King Church Hall on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00AM until 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to this celebra-tion. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. Please join us and bring a friend. Ethnic attire is encouraged. Regis-tration for the June 9-12 Interregional African American Cath-olic Evangelization Conference will be held at this gather-ing. Please call the office of Black Catholic Ministry office at (270) 683-1545, for more information.

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The Week Ahead

SUNDAY, April 10— THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: I II Childcare, 9:00AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Youth Group, 6:00PM, Youth House

MONDAY, April 11—Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM Rosary, 7:30AM Finance Committee Meeting, 12 noon, Office Youth Choir Rehearsal, Community Center, 5:30PM FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Parent Meeting, 6:30PM, Community Center

TUESDAY, April 12—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM; PSS: III Rosary, 7:30AM Fern Terrace Mass, 10:00AM Prayer Group, 11:00AM, Media Center

WEDNESDAY, April 13—Easter Weekday Saint Martin I, Pope and Martyr Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM; PSS: III Rosary, 7:30AM CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE Meeting, 6:00PM, Youth House Choir Practice, Church, 6:00PM RCIA, Media Center, 6:00PM

THURSDAY, April 14—Easter Weekday That Man Is You (TMIY), Community Ctr., 6:00-7:30AM Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM; PSS: III Rosary, 7:30AM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Media Center, 10:30AM Parish Council Meeting, 6:00PM, Community Center Sunday Scripture Sharing, Media Center, 7:00PM

FRIDAY, April 15—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM & 12:05PM; PSS: III Rosary, 7:30AM

SATURDAY, April 16—Easter Weekday HEALTH FAIR, 7:30AM—12 NOON, Community Center Daily Mass at 9:00AM; Pss: III Rosary at 8:30AM Confessions, Church, 9:30-11:30AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM; PSS: IV

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SUNDAY, April 17— FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY World Day of Prayer for Vocations Baptism Sunday Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: IV Childcare, 9:00AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Pre-School, 10:00AM, SPACE, 2:00PM, Community Center OWENSBORO SYMPHONY CONCERT, 4:00PM, Church PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Youth Group, 6:00PM, Youth House

7:00AM Mon Robert Englert † Tues Paul Thompson † Wed Sarah & Edwin Davis †† Thu Willie Mae Cecil † Fri Marie Simmons †

12:05PM George A. Hagan † Dorothy Westrich † Philip Spurlock † Billy J. “Tex” Taylor † Mr./Mrs. V.J. Steele, Sr. ††

Sat 9:00AM Mary Kay Adams † Sunday, April 17

Sat 5:00PM Eva Birkhead † Sun 7:00AM Edith Oskin † 9:00AM Jerome Fenwick † 11:00AM People of St. Stephen

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

† Evening Prayer with Bishop Medley. . . Bishop William Medley will have an Evening Prayer service on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Paducah beginning at 6:30 pm. This prayer service is being held during April which is National Child Abuse Preven-tion Month across the nation. Those who gather with the Bish-op will pray for protection and healing for all impacted by child abuse. Please invite others to join you for this brief, yet power-ful, time of prayer.

Health Fair

For 50 Years and Older

Saint Stephen Cathedral ● Fr. Vaughan Community Center

April 16, 2016 from 7:30 AM to Noon Fast for Blood Test, then have a Continental Breakfast Lectures, Door Prizes, Games, Exercise, plus Fellowship Mass at 9 AM and Confession Available Plus Lunch Provided by our Health Committee

All are welcome so bring a friend but RSVP Please Questions call Deacon Dirck 270-316-1668

Mass Intentions for the Week

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GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 17, 2016

Please join the faithful throughout the entire world as prayers are raised for ALL those who have been called to

the Priesthood or called to the Religious Life—let us pray that they will joyfully say

“Yes” to the call of the Good Shepherd!

“In their ministry, priests fulfill the words of Jesus, who said: ‘I am the gate of the sheepfold. I am the good

shepherd.’ The pastoral care of vocations is a fundamental part of their ministry.”

Pope Francis, Message for 2016 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Job Opportunity-Diocese of Owensboro Owensboro Catholic Cemeteries –Maintenance Supervisor Owensboro Catholic Cemeteries, Owensboro, KY has a job opportunity for a full-time Maintenance Supervisor. Under the supervision of the Director, this position performs routine man-ual labor in maintaining Resurrection and Mater Dolorosa cem-eteries, operates and performs basic maintenance on all ceme-tery equipment including landscaping tools and equipment, string trimmers, leaf blowers, mowing equipment, company vehicles, tractors, backhoe, etc. Qualifications:

Completion of high school or equivalent

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Experience in cemetery work preferred

Experience in maintenance work

Backhoe operating and equipment maintenance experience preferred and must successfully complete a criminal history and background check Contact Details: Owensboro Catholic Cemeteries is an equal opportunity em-ployer that provides a wide range of benefits. All interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to: Owensboro Catholic Cemeteries 5404 Leitchfield Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 Cliff.Russell2@pastoral.org

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO GAVE OF THEIR TIME AND TALENT IN MAKING THE TRIDUUM AND EASTER SUNDAY A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION: Sr. Sharon Miller and the Glenmary Sisters for clean-

ing our processional candles Sam Rasp for serving as Master of Ceremonies on

Good Friday and at the Easter Vigil Adam Hayden for coordinating the servers for all three Triduum Liturgies Nick Buckner for building the Easter Vigil fire Ken Rasp for coordinating the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday Mary Horn, Ken Rasp and Mike Weafer for serving as part of our Liturgy Service Team for our Triduum liturgies Mary Ann O’Bryan, Mary Horn, Denise Payne and

Brenda Clark for decorating the church

All the youth will gather today, the 10th of April, at 4:00 p.m. in the Youth House, for a service project with the Habitat for Humanity. We will be painting a house. Please dress in WORK clothes. God bless you all. Fr. Suneesh

YOUTH GROUP NEWS!

Litany of Thanks— For all those who gener ously serve

God and this Parish!

Forming Good Stewards Good stewards are formed by other good stewards!

“Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.”

After his Resurrection Jesus reveals Himself for a third time to seven of His disciples who have been fishing all night on the Sea of Tiberias [Galilee]. He ask them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” In many ways their faith was like that of a child. The scene is a reminder of His first call to them to become fishers of men. Jesus prepares and shares with them a breakfast of the fish they caught. Three times Jesus ask Simon Peter, “Do you love me?” Peter, who had denied Jesus three times, now proclaims his love for Jesus three times, then adds, “Lord you know everything; you know that I love you.” Peter reveals that his faith in Jesus has matured. When we encounter Jesus in the people and events in our life He is asking us, “Do you love me?” How do we respond? Is our faith in Jesus like that of a child. Or is it constantly maturing such that we have no doubt that He is God and that He knows what is in our heart? Is our faith in Jesus as strong as Simon Peter? How do we demonstrate our faith in Jesus?

ARTS at the CATHEDRAL – OSO Sunday, April 17, 4:00 pm! The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra will return for the Cathedral portion of their “Stained Glass Series” of local concerts. There is no charge to attend. However, the cost of this event is $6,000. Donations are most welcome. Please make your check to St. Stephen with “Arts” on the memo line.

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Pastor (Rector) ......................... Fr. Jerry Riney (jerry.riney@pastoral.org) Associate Pastor . Fr.Suneesh Mathew,HGN(suneesh.mathew@pastoral.org) Permanent Deacon ....... Dr. Dirck Curry, D.O. (dirck.curry3@gmail.com) Director/Faith Formation. .... Donna Murphy (donna.murphy@pastoral.org) Business Manager .......... Eddy McFarland (eddy.mcfarland@pastoral.org) Pastoral Associate(Blessed Sacrament Chapel)Sr. Jeannette Fennewald

Director of Music ........................ James Wells (james.wells@pastoral.org) Director of Liturgy ............ Michael Bogdan (mike.bogdan@pastoral.org) Cathedral Preschool ................... Pam Weafer (pam.weafer@pastoral.org) Administrative Assistant..…...….Beni Howell (beni.howell@pastoral.org) Director of Buildings/Grounds….….Jeff Payne (jeff.payne@pastoral.org) ………………………………….....….(jeannette.fennewald@pastoral.org)

† PARISH STAFF †

† PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL †

† PARISH MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS † Worship Committee Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ministers of Hospitality Altar Servers Gift Bearers Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Children’s Liturgy Vocation Prayer Altar Society Music Ministries Art/Environment Christian Initiation Faith Formation *Children *Adults Youth Group Catholic Young Adults Men’s Group Sunday Scripture Sharing Sponsor Couples School Board Rep

LITURGY and WORSHIP

Michael Bogdan Eddie O’Bryan Rosemary Payne Fr. Suneesh Mathew Mary Beth Hurley Michael Bogdan Margaret Mills James Wells Michael Bogdan

EDUCATION

Donna Murphy Donna Murphy Haley Fitzgerald Fr. Suneesh Mathew Robin Tomes Randy Clemens Tom and Amy Payne Ken Heichelbech Fr. Jerry Riney John Wright

270-852-8327 270-240-4087 270-683-7134 270-683-6525 270-684-5211 270-852-8327 270-683-6525 270-683-6525 270-852-8327

270-683-6525 270-683-6525 270-993-1111 270-683-6525 270-683-1545 270-686-7739 270-685-2391 270-683-6525 270-685-2550

K-3 Campus …… 270-684-7583 Middle School …….270-683-0480 4-6 Campus ……270-683-6989 High School ………270-684-3215

† CATHOLIC SCHOOLS †

† FROM THE EDITOR †

Bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by 8:00AM FRIDAY to beni.howell@pastoral.org. These announcements will be for the bulletin which will be printed the following Monday. Deadline is firm. Use of graphics/color at discretion of editor. Articles over 150 words must be submitted as copy-ready. Flyers need prior approval and are published only with pastor’s permission.

Christy Ellis, Chair ...................... 270-314-8892 Mark Heinz, Vice-Chair ............. 270-315-1405 Margie Ebelhar, Secretary ........... 270-926-4481 Ronald Bornander(Buildings/Gr) 270-925-4406

Teresa Brown(Com/Family Enr) . 270-925-3039 John Calhoun(Lit/Worship) ......... 270-316-9102 Haley Fitzgerald(Education) ....... 270-993-1111 Mark Heinz(Social Concerns) ..... 270-315-1405

Bo Ivey(Communications) ........ 270-314-5421 John McNulty(Steward/R&R) ... 270-570-7500 Lottie Miller(Finance) ............... 270-316-3274

Social Concerns Cmt St. Vincent de Paul St. Benedict’s Shelter Stephen Ministry Habitat for Humanity

Parish Health Group Parish Newsletter “ Parish Photographer “ “ Parish Outreach/Cards Funeral Meal Support “ “ Bereavement Support Welcoming Comm.

Finance Committee Marketing/Hospitality Buildings/Grounds

SOCIAL CONCERNS

Joe Abel Harry Bellew Cindy Bornander Joan Perry Mark Heinz

COMMUNITY/FAM

ENRICHMENT

Deacon Dirck Curry Katie Pagan Taylor West Rob Abney James Kincheloe Donna Duffy Dottie Riney Sue Gough Lisa Taylor Gene Lyon Marianna Robinson Janet Murphy

STEWARDSHIP

Tom Neal Sr. Suzanne Sims Ron Bornander

270-313-9942 270-926-0792 270-993-9309 270-852-8421 270-315-1405

270-316-1668 270-314-5793 270-590-1636 270-315-7276 270-316-6381 270-315-1692 270-684-6445 270-684-9104 270-302-6917 270-684-3358 270-926-3032 270-485-8553

270-683-6521 270-993-2557 270-683-6525

St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool is a loving learning center where each child is a special gift. Call 270-926-1652. Visit www.cathedralpreschool.com.

† CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL †

† MINISTRY to the SICK †

Hospital/Nursing Home...Please notify the Parish Office upon admis-sion of a family member into any hospital or nursing home. Anointing of the Sick...Any parishioner who is ill may request the anointing by calling the Office. Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally every six months. Communion...Any homebound parishioner wishing to receive Com-munion is asked to call the Parish Office at 683-6525.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ( C ) START AFRESH FROM CHRIST! APRIL 10, 2016

BULLETIN NUMBER: 022179 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: St. Stephen Cathedral 610 Locust Street Owensboro, KY 42301 TELEPHONE: 270-683-6525 CONTACT PERSON: Beni Howell EMAIL: beni.howell@pastoral.org SOFTWARE: MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Windows XP Professional PRINTER: Adobe PDF SHARP MX-5110N PCL6 TRANSMISSION TIME: Friday, 5:00PM BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY: April 10, 2016 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 8

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