ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH 407 South Third Street , B ardstow n, KY 40004 O f f i c e N u mb e r : ( 5 0 2 ) 3 4 8 - 5 2 5 0 F a x N u mb e r : ( 5 0 2 ) 3 4 8 - 3 6 3 5 E ma i l : s t m o n i c a @ b a r d s t o w n . c o m Website: http://stmonicabardstown.org Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 2pm M a s s T i me s : S u n d a y @ 9 a m a n d Tues & Thurs 10am A d mi n i s t r a t o r : R e v . J e f f r e y H o p p e r ( H : 5 0 2 - 3 4 8 - 7 2 4 4 ; C : 2 7 0 - 8 7 2 - 7 2 0 0 ; E ma i l : p a s t o r - s t - m o n i c a @ l i v e . c o m ) Deacon: Scott Turner (H: 502 -348-3662; C: 502-507-7800) Secretary: Marilyn Keene B ookkeeper: Gayle Spalding M aintenance: Joe Douglas M u s i c i a n : J o h n J a me s

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “The Community of St. Monica Catholic Church is a Multi-Cultural Parish who faithfully worships God and proclaims the Gospel.”

Sunday March 16, 2014 The Second Sunday of Lent Cycle A

Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk...to a land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Second Sunday of Lent Calling Us to New Lands Genesis 12:1-4 ● Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 ● 2 I pause for a moment to “become Abraham.” I, too, Timothy 1:8-10 ● Matthew 17:1-9

have gone forth from the lands I once knew and loved intimately. I have walked new pathways, embraced new ways of living. I have moved away from places I once called home. Yet in all my leavings, the most in-depth transformations have not come from the physical landscapes I have left. There are lands even more difficult to walk away from. Although it is true that I have left the land of the easy answers and walked into the land of eternal questions, more challenges await me. I yearn to leave the land of self-will and embrace the land of surrender. I would like to leave the land of hoarding and embrace the land of simplicity. Perhaps someday I will leave the land of fear and walk into the land of trust. O God, help me believe, as Abraham did, that it is you calling me into these new lands.

MONDAY, MARCH 17 St. Patrick Daniel 9:4-10 ● Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13 ● Luke 6:36-38 TUESDAY, MARCH 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 ● Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 ● Matthew 23:1-12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 St. Joseph 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 ● Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 ● Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 ● Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24 THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Lenten Weekday Jeremiah 17:5-10 ● Psalm 1:1-4, 6 ● Luke 16:19-31 FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Lenten Weekday Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28 ● Psalm 105:16-21 ● Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

Sr. Macrina Weiderkehr, O.S.B. SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Lenten Weekday Living Faith Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 ● Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12 ● Luke 15:1-3, Mark Neilsen 11-32

Editor SUNDAY, MARCH 23

Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 17:3-7 ● Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 ● Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 ● John 4:5-42

Welcome Visitors! We are so glad you came to worship God with us today! Please come back again! If you would like to join us in our ministry as a St. Monica Parishioner, call the parish office at 3485250.

Mass Intentions Sunday 03/16—(D) Denise Ann Parks Tues 03/18— (D) F.D. Ritchie Thurs 03/20— (D) F.D. Ritchie Sunday 03/23— (D) People of St. Monica Parish On the 2nd & 5th Sundays and Holy Days Mass will be celebrated for “People of the Parishes” (St. Monica & St. Thomas). Multi-Intention Masses will be Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and All Souls Day. Please contact the office for Mass Intentions. Donations $10.

TALENT, TREASURE, AND TIME "The

Lord said to Abram . . . 'I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing." Genesis 12:1-2 In Baptism, God says the same thing to each of us. God wants each of us to reach our full potential in life. The stewardship lifestyle is designed to unlock our full God-given potential. With God, anything is possible.

Wk of 03/09 Yr-to-date

COLLECTIONS Actual Budget $======= $1485.00 $48795.25 $51975.00

Black & Indian Missions $==== CRS Rice Bowl Reflection: Guatemala—This week, CRS Rice Bowl invites us to enter into solidarity with the people of Guatemala. We are encouraged to reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle, Rights and Responsibilities and reminded that as Christians, we are called to uphold and protect the basic rights of others. Let us pray this week for our brothers and sisters in Guatemala and all around the world, that we may come to know and protect the rights of all people.

PRAY FOR US (Sick & Homebound)

Please contact the office to add or remove a name from the prayer list. Jimmy Hickman, Georgia Ann Girton, Charlotte Roberts, Richard “Ware” Logan, Frances Phillips, Nannie Thompson, Lois Linton, Curt Elmore, Cecelia “Tootie” Hickman, Jennifer Sue Rogers, Ada Greathouse, Bryant Copeland, Larry Lydian, Dave Hardin, Andrew Preston, Johnny Rizor, Mildred Cambron, Zeny True, Steve Porter, Penny Lamar, Elizabeth Young, Bessie Reed, Joe Evans, Johnny Cambron, Jr., Jerry Bivens, Matthew Ballard, Matt Hall, Joe Elery, Mary E. “Tippy” Hodgens, Mary Emma Lydian, James Tonge, Frank Thompson, Joe Kimberlin, Sara Jean Carrico, Mary Ann Lewis, Albert Nagy, Bertha Bivens, Alma Maddox, Patricia R. Payne, Estelle Allen, Patricia Baker, Shirley Rogers, Patrick Myers, Jimmy Cambron, Russell Grundy, Marilyn Milburn, Jerry Payne, William Henry Logan, Ken Distler, Gloria Sheckles, Carline Phillips, Margie Montgomery, John Conroy, Jeff Spalding, Bobby Skaggs, Leo Smith, Daisy Allen, Rose Marie Lewis, Dorothy Elery, Jackie Cooper, Rae Phillips, Betty Payne-Preston, Sherry Phillips, Alice Edelen, David Hood, Betty Mason, Josephine Edelen, Angela Echols Gerton, Joel Rivera, Ashley Hamilton, Mike Hamilton, Aldon Payne VISITATION OF SICK & HOMEBOUND— If you or a member of your family is in the hospital, privacy acts prohibit ministers from obtaining names through the hospital; therefore you must contact the parish if you wish a visit. Also, please contact the office for home-bound visitation if you become ill.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE For questions or concerns regarding the Ministry schedule contact Wanda Linton. All ministers need to be at church 15 minutes before Mass. If you cannot fulfill your assignment please find a replacement.

Please note revisions from monthly posting MARCH 23—THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Lectors: 1st—Raven Drake; 2nd—Michael Wright Altar Servers: Kyhona Hamilton, Rin Saginario Communion Ministers: Rin Saginario, Charles Phillips Gift Bearers: Mary Hays Family Ushers/Greeters: Samantha Payne, Nicole Hodgens, Austin Harrison, Alec Harrison Cleaners: Mary & Belonda Hays Money Counters: Bernadette Stanley, John Boone Open Church: John Payne MARCH 30—FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Lectors: 1st—Men’s Club; 2nd—Men’s Club Altar Servers: Men’s Club, Rin Saginario Communion Ministers: Men’s Club Gift Bearers: Men’s Club Ushers/Greeters: Men’s Club Cleaners: Christine Phillips, Janice Harkness Money Counters: Donna Lewis, Mark Phillips Open Church: Bryant Wickliffe

MARRIAGE MOMENTS: Just as Jesus was transfigured and appeared gloriously to Peter, James, and John (Mt 17: 19) so too love for your spouse can bring out the best in the other. Recall for a moment your wedding day and the wonder of seeing each other clothed in splendor. PARENTING POINTERS: March 21 is Single Parent Day. If you are a single parent we honor you for the effort you make to provide continuous care for your child, often without the help of a ready partner. If you are blessed to have a helpmate, reach out to a parent who needs a helping hand this weekend.

By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net HELP AND HOPE FOR STRUGGLING MARRIAGES Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the next program beginning with a weekend on Sept 19-21, 2014 call 502-479-3329 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Come hear about Human Trafficking from Human Trafficking survivor, Holly Austin Smith. Please join the Nelson County Human Trafficking Task Force in learning more about this topic and how we can reduce the number of human trafficking victims in our community. March 21, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. Nazareth Campus, Crimmins Building (Banner Room) No cost to attend. RSVP required by March 3 to: [email protected] (502)348-1557 for more information. We are ready to begin remodeling our bathrooms in the Parish Hall as planned using our Building a Future of Hope funds. Deacon Scott Turner has been contracted to complete this project. A committee is needed to choose colors and designs. If you would like to help with this project please contact John Boone at 348-4045 or Terry Hickman at 460-6621

The “Made to Crave” bible study will be held every Sunday for six weeks from March 9th through April 13th. We will begin right after Mass in the Lichtefeld Room at 10:15. Sessions will run for 60-90 minutes. The “Made to Crave” bible study is the missing link between a person’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. Please contact Cornita Wright or Stephanie Harrison if you are interested in this study. A small fee may be required for the book.

My New Kentucky Home Habitat for Humanity “Tasting Bash” will be held on Thurs, March 20th from 5:30pm to 7pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall . The menu includes all-you-can-et assortment of appetizers, sandwiches, fruit, cheese, and desserts donated by local church members and other organizations. Refreshments provided. The cost is $10 donation per person. In advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at all Nelson County Town & Country Banking Centers. Habitat for Humanity is asking for donations of one plate of each food item (sandwiches, appetizers, fruit, cheese, desserts) to serve 20 people. They also need two people from each church/ group to set up a table (provided) 1/2 hour prior to the event to describe the food and our mission. If no one is available to attend to the table they will take food donations at St. Joe Parish Hall no later than 5pm on March 20th. A volunteer from St. Monica is also needed to sell 10 tickets. Contact Lucretia Starnes-Young at 502-294-0965 or Theresa Hurst at 502348-0981 for tickets or questions.

A celebration of Religious Cultural Diversity featuring the River City Klezmer Band (playing traditional Jewish music) will take place on Sunday, March 16 at 4pm at Christ The King Church, 718 South 44th Street, Louisville. Free will offering will support Fr. John Judie Ministries in East Africa. Reception will follow.

The Stewardship Committee is thankful & appreciative to everyone for turning in Stewardship Forms. These forms will be most helpful in updating our ministry list. You can still turn in your forms to the office or through the collection if you have not done so. Congratulations to Mrs. Josephine Phillips who won the Kroger Card!!

Bramante Studios has copies of the St. Monica print in a glicee canvas, signed numbered limited edition of 150. Finished art piece dimensions 20” x 40”, total canvas size 24” x 44”. Unframed, price $475. For more information or to place an order contact the office at 348-5250

Conversations On the March episode of Conversations, Archbishop Kurtz talks with Chancellor Dr. Brian Reynolds about archdiocesan strategic planning and Archbishop’s recent trip to the Philippines. Archbishop Kurtz also welcomes guest Fr. Jeff Nicolas, Pastor of the Cathedral of the Assumption, to talk about Lent and Pope Francis’ Lenten message. Conversations is available through a variety of platforms, including the Faith Channel (digital channels 19, 96.9, or 279), video and audio podcasts on www.archlou.org/conversations and WLCR 1040 AM radio. This program airs on the Faith Channel on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Fridays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 4 p.m. In addition, Conversations is available through iTunes as a free download. The Archdiocese on Social Media Follow Archbishop Kurtz, the Archdiocese, and The Record on Twitter: @ArchbishopKurtz (Archbishop Kurtz) @ArchLouKY (Archdiocese of Louisville) @Archlou_es (Archlou Twitter for Spanish speakers). @Record_Archlou (The Record) And please visit The Record on Facebook: The RecordArchdiocese of Louisville Why Catholic? on Facebook: Louisville Why Catholic Catholic Connection Ezine Sign up for the Catholic Connection and receive monthly updates, inspiration, and information from the Archdiocese of Louisville. Go to www.archlou.org/connection to subscribe.

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 The Men’s Club Lenten Fish Fry every Friday of Lent from 4pm –7pm March 8th—April 11th.  Stations of the Cross will be every Friday of Lent at 7pm beginning March 8th and on Good Friday at 3pm  April 17th Holy Thursday Mass 7pm (Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Collection) April 18th Good Friday Service at 7pm (Holy Land Collection) We are now taking donations for Easter Flowers in memory of a loved one and Easter Sunday Mass Intentions. Donations are $10. Envelopes for flowers are in your offering box and also on the back table for Mass intentions and flowers. Donations can be dropped at the office or in collection.

Louisville Catholic Men’s Conference When: Saturday, March 22, 2014 • 8 am - 1 pm. Where: St. Michael Catholic Church 3705 Stone Lakes Dr. • Louisville, KY 40299 Fee: Participants: $30 • Students: $10 Space limited to the first 800 to register. Payment by credit card online or check by mail. Checks payable to: Archdiocese of Louisville: CMC Register online at www.cmclouisville.net or contact: Linda McLemore 502.448.8581 ext. 1324 [email protected]. Scholarships available by request.

Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Multicultural Ministry African American Catholic Ministries will hold their 31st Annual African American Catholic Day of Reflection. “The New Evangelization: Continuing Our Conversion Journey” Join Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. (ArchbishopArchdiocese of Louisville), Fr. John T. Judie, Dr. C. Vanessa White, Dr. Tyrone Powers, Deacon James Turner, National Black Catholic Congress XI Delegates, and many more! Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm at Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. Adults $25.00, Youth $15.00, Lunch is included. Registration after March 21, 2014: Adults $30.00, Youth $20.00. Early Childhood workshops for children ages 2-7 will be offered: $5.00 per child. Each parish is invited to send at least 30 participants! For further information and to register contact the parish office at 348-5250 by Friday, March 21st. NOTE: This event was rescheduled from December 7, 2013. St. Monica currently has 11 people registered to attend. There are two paid registrations available (one adult and one child). Registrations will be paid by CEF Grant monies. ST. MONICA

MEN'S CLUB FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY OF LENT EXCEPT GOOD FRIDAY March 8, 2014 – April 11, 2014

4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM DINNERS $7.00 SANDWICHES $4.00 MENU ALASKAN POLLOCK POTATO WEDGES COLE SLAW BAKED BEANS ICED TEA CAKE CALL 348-5250 BEGINNING @ 3:30 PM FOR LARGE CARRYOUT ORDERS

―Growing Inequality: So What?‖ is the topic of the Faithful Citizenship Luncheon to be held Noon-1 pm March 18, 2014 Tuesday in St Thomas Parish Center, 870 St Thomas Lane, Bardtown. Facilitator: David Dutschke, Catholic Charities Louisville office. Bad weather policy: follow Bardstown Schools’ decision. The event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Charities’ Nazareth Office and is free and open to the public. Those who attend are encouraged to bring a brown-bag lunch; drinks will be provided. It is important to register by calling Catholic Charities’ Nazareth Office, 502-331-4545 or email to [email protected]

ability to completely straighten his arms and legs leaving him unable to walk. In spite of what seems to be overwhelming obstacles, he graduated from U of L magna cum laude, is extremely gifted musically. He plays the piano, the trumpet and is a vocalist. He has travelled the world giving inspirational talks and has been a guest on countless TV shows such as Oprah, the Ellen Degeneres show, ESPN. He’s been in People Magazine, on The Grand Ole Opry, and the list goes on and on. He has written a book “I am Potential” and has just recently finished a movie about his life. Please come join us on April 13 th at 2PM to hear more of his amazing story. If you have questions, please contact Tara at the Parish office 502-348-3126 or send email to [email protected]

PARISH CO UN CIL N O MIN ATIO N S N EEDED Parish Council members Bernadette Stanley and Terry H ickman will complete their second three year term at the end of June 2014.

The KY Home Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America will host a consumer to consumer panel discussion regarding hearing loss experiences at its 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 24 meeting. The meeting which is held at the Nelson Co. Public Library is free, open to the public and real time remote captioned. HLAA is a self-help organization dedicated to education, advocacy and support of people who do not hear well and those around them.

Sisters schedule ‘Come and See’ weekend - Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-theWoods, Ind., for their annual “Come and See” weekend, scheduled for April 11-13. This year’s theme is “Living on the Margins: A Call to Religious Life.” During their stay, women will be housed in Owens Hall. There is no charge for the event, and meals will also be provided. Those interested in attending are asked to register. For more information or to register, call Sister Editha at 812535-2895 or email [email protected]

Guest speaker Patrick Henry Hughes will be joining us at 2PM on April 13th at St. Joseph Church for a truly inspirational account of his life. He has become a role model and given hope to so many people around the world. You may be familiar with his story since he was featured on the TV show, Extreme Make Over Home Edition on ABC a few years ago. He is a Louisville native who was born blind and without the

According to St. Monica Parish Council Constitution & By-laws we need to replace them so we are currently looking for two at large members. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else please use the envelopes on the back table. N ominations can be dropped in the collection or you can bring them by the office between 9am & 2pm. After office hours you can use the mail slot on the door. All nominees will be contacted to determine their willingness to serve. If we have more than two people who are willing, all names will be placed in a basket and drawn during Sunday Mass. during Mass and draw out two. If you have questions see Terry H ickman or call the office.

Sunday, April 6, 2014 10am – 3pm

Dinner Is Done! St. Monica will be selling dinners Sunday, April 6th beginning right after 9am Mass until 3pm. Dine-in or carry-out. Choice of chicken, pork chops and two sides and dessert for $8.00. Call the parish office at 348-5250 for more information.

“SPRING TO SACRIFICE” Meetings & Such…  Upcoming RE sessions: Upcoming Inquiry Sessions for those inter03/16, 03/23 from 10:30 to ested in learning about or joining the Roman 11:45. Catholic Church. Next session March 18th  S.M.A.C.K. (St. Monica from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at St. Thomas. Awesome Catholic Kids) sessions Contact Deacon Scott Turner at 348-3662 or 507-7800 or Fr. Jeffrey Hopper at 348-7244 for youth in 8th grade to 12th or 270-872-7200 for information. Please keep our candidates in grade will be held on Wednesprayer as the continue their preparation: Raymond Harrison, day nights 03/19, 03/26 from 5-7pm Chaqualin Hays, Alexis & Madison Fenwick. CONFIRMATION—Shaquan Hays, Alec Harrison, MaAliyah Hodge, and Charles Jackson are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Holy Rosary Church in Springfield. Please keep them in prayer as they continue their preparation. 2014 WIRE Scholarships Available for KY College Students—The KY Chapter of Women In Rural Electrification (WIRE) is taking applications from KY college students to offer at least three $1,000 scholarships. Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1) student’s family must be served by a KY rural electric cooperative; 2) student must have at least 60 credit hrs at beginning of 2014 fall college term; 3) student must attend a KY college or university. Deadline is May 9, 2014. Go to www.kaec.org for more information.

Save Aluminum Cans! St. Monica Youth are still collecting aluminum cans to raise money to fund their activities. Cans may be left in the Parish Hall on Sundays or you may call Carolyn Payne at 348-6964 to make other arrangements. Thank you for your continued support!!

In case of bad weather St. Monica will follow the lead of the Bardstown School Systems. If the schools are closed we will not have the 10am weekday Mass.

BAPTISM PREPARATION—Anyone interested in preparation for Baptism, please contact the parish office 348-5250. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION—Tuesdays & Thursdays after 10am Mass by request. Sat. 3:30pm @ St. Thomas & 3pm @ St. Joe SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE—Anyone interested in receiving the sacrament of marriage contact Fr. Jeffrey Hopper at 348-7244 or 270872-7200 six months in advance. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE—Practice Fridays following Stations of the Cross (7:45). Watch bulletin & announcements for changes. Contact John James for information at 350-0088. YOUTH CHOIR - Practice TBA. Watch the bulletin & announcements for changes. Contact John James 350-0088 for more information. BEREAVEMENT CHOIR— Practice 3/21 & 3/28 at 2pm. Watch bulletin & announcements for changes. Contact John James 350-0088 for more information. CENTERING PRAYER—Tuesdays at 7PM in Kieffer Room. All are welcome. “Be still and

know that I am God.” AA, ALANON, ALATEEN—Meet every Thursday at 7PM in St. Augustine Hall, Kieffer Room & Lichtefeld Room & ALANON every Wednesday in Loretto City Hall. PARISH HALL RENTAL— The Parish Hall is available for rental to parishioners only. There is a $100 refundable deposit and a $95 fee for liability insurance that is required by the Archdiocese for events not sponsored by the church. Requests and money must be submitted 20 days in advance. Please contact the office for details. ADMIN/FINANCE COMMITTEE—Thurs, Mar 20th 6PM PARISH COUNCIL—Tues, March 25th at 6PM STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE— Wed, April 2nd at 5PM. WORSHIP COMMITTEE—Wed, April 2nd at 6PM.

Fr. Hopper, courtesy of Pat’s Appliance, does a 15 minute broadcast each Sunday at 11AM of the Mass readings and prayers on WBRT Radio 1320.

FORMATION COMMITTEE— Sun, April 13th after Mass SERVICE COMMITTEE— Tues, April 8th at 5:30PM.