`Mass Intentions

MONDAY, MAY 12

6:30 PM Deceased Members -Charles E. and Mary E. Hager Family

TUESDAY, MAY 13 (Our Lady of Fatima) Gr. 1,2,3

8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Connelly Family

(St. Ambrose) 9:00 AM Special Intention

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 (St. Matthias, apostle)

8:00 AM Dink and Peggy Edmondson

THURS., MAY 15 Gr. 4,5,6,7,8

8:00 AM Tina Hall

FRIDAY, MAY 16

8:00 AM Marion Skees

SATURDAY, MAY 17

5:00 PM Pat Osborne

SUNDAY, MAY 18 (The Most Holy Trinity Sunday)

8:00 AM Helen & William Hughlett Moore

10:00 AM Tangie Crusott

12:15 PM Frances B. and Mary R. Thomas

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ST. AMBROSE

SUNDAY, MAY 18 (The Most Holy Trinity Sunday)

8:00 AM People of the Parishes

ST. IGNATIUS

SUNDAY, MAY 18 (The Most Holy Trinity Sunday)

10:00 AM James Skees

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ALTAR SERVERS (at St. James)

SATURDAY, MAY 17

5:00 PM Rachel Shipp, Mackenzie & Mary Chapin Snow

SUNDAY, MAY 18

8:00 AM Gillian and Janie Stith, Justin Tran

10:00 AM Maggie & Molly Sherrard, Ethan Handel

12:30 PM Alliza Housh, Benji and Brad Jacobs

May 4, 2008 STEWARDSHIP

Adult $52,176.16 Children $44.96

Land……………$1,806.00

Direct Withdrawal for April…….$33,621.00

Sign your family up for a week with the Vocations Crucifix! Call Parish Office at 765-6268 to add your name to the calendar. Please pray for more vocations, and pray for “our” seminarian, Stuart Priddy!

MONDAY, MAY 12

6:00 PM Athletic Committee Mtg., St. Marc Room

7:00 PM Parish Council/RCIA Potluck, Rectory---

Meeting, Parish Office Basement

7:00 – 10:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Church

TUESDAY, MAY 13

2:45 PM Girls’ Choir (Grades 4-5), Church

3:00 PM Rosary Making, SJS Middle School

4:00 PM Little Flowers, Loretto Center Nursery

6:00 PM Forever Young, Rodney Thomas Room

7:00 PM Faith Enrichment, Parish Office Meeting Room

7:30 PM Vacation Bible School Mtg., P. O. Basement

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

9:00 AM CWOSJ, Parish Office Basement

3:00 PM Garden Committee, Parish Library

5:00 PM Girls’ Choir (Grades 6,7,8), SJS Music Room

6:00 PM Boys’ Choir (Grades 3-8), SJS Music Room

7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal, SJS Middle School

7:00 PM Religious Ed. Closing Mass, Freeman Lake

(Rain date—Church and Gym)

THURSDAY, MAY 15

6:30 PM Centering Prayer, Rodney Thomas Room

7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Mtg., Parish Office

FRIDAY, MAY 16

8:30-5:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Church

9:00 AM Garden Committee, Rodney Thomas Room

1:00 PM Directory Photos, Upper Floor, Batcheldor Hall

7 :00 PM Youth Dance, Rodney Thomas Room

SATURDAY, MAY 17

8:00 AM Holy Hour Devotions, Church

1:00 PM Directory Photos, Upper Floor, Batcheldor Hall

1:00 PM Hoffman/Cross Wedding, Church

3:00-:4:00 PM Reconciliation, Church

SUNDAY, MAY 18

10:00 AM Pre-3 – K , Loretto Center Nursery

11:00 AM Bible Study, St. Marc Room

4:00 PM Children’s Choir Recital, Church

5:30 PM Youth Cookout, Youth House

VOCATION VIEW Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit, and we shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth! Blow, strong winds of spirit, stir the fire of Your love; encourage our response. (Acts 1:15-17, 20-26)

MAY 18^th READINGS

First Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Gospel: John 3:16-18

This weekend we honor our mothers and we lift them up with our prayers, as well. It is hard to imagine all the things a mom does over their lifetime for each of their children. From giving birth, to being there for all the little disappointments, to helping organize their wedding or ordination, plus a thousand other things besides!

Each of us, no doubt, has our own stories of special things our moms did for us, that illustrate their total love and commitment.

For me, some of those memories go to when my brother had a compound fracture of his skull, and recalling the love and attention mom gave to him during his recovery. Also, the time our dog got hit and had a broken hip, and mom carrying the dog up and down the steps until it was healed. The list could go on and on, and maybe they even did things for us that we weren't even aware of at the time. For example, mom got "fired" by dad from driving the hay truck, because she ran over too many bales out in the field. Well, just maybe, she saw the eager look on my face, as a 10-year-old, wanting to get behind the wheel, and she arranged to get fired so I could be pressed into service. She would never admit to it, but that might have been her motiv,e so as to help me get "promoted".

We men can never have the same relationship as a mom, and we who are celibate can't have the same relationship as biological fathers do with their kids, but we do get the joy, in some ways, of having children. I've been blessed to have become friends with 100's of young people over the years, and some ask us to be a part of their lives at special moments, like weddings.

This weekend, I'm in Arlington, Virginia, celebrating a wedding for a young man I became friends with, along with his family, while I was in Danville, for the two years I served at the parish. This young man was somewhat of a "rebel" as a teenager, and so maybe we bonded well because I wasn't much of a rebel as a teen, (but maybe wanted to be), but I challenged him on some issues and he has eventually grown into a fine young man. He has moved beyond his "rebel" stage and is a very productive young man. It will be good to be with him and his family again, and I will feel a sense of pride in knowing I had a little bit to do in his upbringing.

Back to our moms, let us salute them and give thanks for their many acts of love, which helped each of us become the people we are today. Even when they are gone, they are never forgotten!

Love and prayers,

Happy Mother’s Day!!

The St. Vincent DePaul Society Pantry needs the following: CANNED FRUIT, CANNED TUNA, CANNED MEATS, CEREALS, BEEF/CHICKEN STEW, HAMBURGER/TUNA HELPER, CANNED CARROTS, PEAS, POTATOES, TOMATOES, CORN, JELLY, DRIED PASTA (all kinds), SPAGHETTI SAUCE, FRUIT JUICES, CANNED SOUPS, PEANUT BUTTER, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, DISH DETERGENT, HAND SOAPS, TOILET TISSUE, RAMEN NOODLES, BAKED BEANS, CRACKERS, DIAPERS (Sizes 4, 5,and 6).

B.C.E. (Beginning Christian Experience) ---

Will meet at the Talley Oak Farm on Tuesday, May 13^th. Wear old clothes! Please call Heather Jones at 270-361-1490 for more details. J

St. James School will hold 8th grade graduation on Monday, May 19th at 7p.m. with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, followed with a reception in B.H. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and pray for our SJS graduates.

Market day pick -up for May is Thursday, May 22nd from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Stock up for the summer months and note the date change. It is on THURSDAY. Order forms are in the info rack in church.

St.James School has on-going pre registration for grades K-8.  Please contact either school office for information and the necessary application process.   Middle School (765-7011) / Primary School (765-5587) St. James School is a regional Catholic School. Students receive daily instruction in the Catholic Faith as well as maintain excellence in secular subjects.

St. James School has an opening for a part time Spanish teacher for the 2008 - 2009 school year. Please contact Sr. Michael Marie at 765-7011 if interested.

Scrip Cards........Stock up for the summer months with Scrip cards!  These can be purchased at St. James School and are good for most stores.  Also remember your Kroger cards.  This is another good way to help the needs of St. James School.

Members of St. James Children’s Choir will present a Recital on May 18^th at 4:00 PM in Church.

The Forever Young Club will meet on Tuesday, May 13^th, at 6:00 PM, in the Rodney Thomas Room. This will be a potluck with a guest speaker.

Everyone is welcome to come to the Mass at Freeman Lake this Wednesday night at 6:00 PM, to celebrate the end of another RE year. A pot luck picnic will follow. You supply a dish and drinks for your family. We will supply hotdogs and chips. This is a nice time for the families to kick back and have fun. Get your lawn chairs, blankets, volleyballs and come join us. If the weather does not cooperate, Mass will be in Church and we will picnic in the Gym. Margaret Polin and Chad Bader

Join the parishioners of St. Clare, Colesburg, KY, and Archbishop Kurtz, in celebrating St. Clare’s 200^th Anniversary, August 10^th. Mass will be at noon, with a catered dinner immediately following, in the Parish Hall. There will be live musical entertainment on the grounds, historical photo display in the Parish Hall, and a Bicentennial Christmas ornament offered.

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JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH/RE –will meet again on Wednesday, May 14^th at 6:00 PM at Freeman Lake, for a closing Mass and potluck. This is the last formal meeting for junior high for this school year. Families are encouraged to come celebrate.

R.E. Class /YOUTH NIGHT for HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH –will NOT meet on May 11^th. Please celebrate Mother’s Day! Next meeting will be the closing Mass on May 14^th, at Freeman Lake.

Current 8^th-12^th graders: Come join us at the Youth House, Sunday, May 18^th, at 5:30 PM, for a cookout/volleyball night (weather permitting). Bring chips and/or a soft drink to share. This will be a great way for our incoming high-schoolers to get to know our current youth group members. We look forward to see you all there! J

NO YOUTH-LED MASS in MAY!!!! Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend!!!

IGNITE YOUR TORCH is a Catholic youth conference providing an opportunity for young people who have completed the 8^th grade, up to those who will have just graduated from high school, to discover how they can follow Jesus by deepening their faith. This Youth Conference will be held July 24-27 at Bellarmine University. You need to pick up a registration from the office or download it online at www.igniteyourtorch.org. St. James Youth Ministry will pay $50 toward your registration. Sign up before the end of May to save $.

+++ The Eucharistic Adoration Committee will have a meeting at 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 15^th, in the Parish Office Meeting Room. +++

“GENERATIONS OF FAITH” THEME

ADVENT 2007-ADVENT 2008

PRAYER/SPIRITUALITY

Moms and the Holy Spirit have more in common than the fact that we celebrate both today. Daily in mom’s constant advice to their children, correction and direction, moms mirror the role of the Holy Spirit.

The Pentecost Sequence at Mass makes this clear, describing the Holy Spirit as “of comforters the best”, “solace in the midst of woe”, and “blessed Light divine.” This ancient prayer also petitions the Spirit to “bend the stubborn heart and will” and “guide the steps that go astray”. Even more than we relied on our mothers, we can rely on the Holy Spirit.

Come, Holy Spirit, come with Your grace to renew, refresh, and strengthen all mothers. Help us to give them the love and respect they deserve.---Adapted from “My Daily Visitor”, Lisa Ferguson

PLEASE PRAY for world peace and respect for all life, from conception to natural death.

Pray that the Virgin Mary’s example of faith in accepting her unexpected pregnancy may inspire and strengthen any women of today who are facing pregnancy. May we also pray for courage in defending the sacredness of ALL human life. Happy Mother’s Day.

BICENTENNIAL MOMENT: Bishop Peter Joseph Lavialle died on May 11, 1867, after serving as 3^rd bishop of the diocese for only 2 years. Lavialle had served the Louisville diocese as a priest since 1844. He was pastor of St. Louis Church and then, president of St. Mary’s College. During the Civil Way, he worked in the battlefields, dressing wounds and praying with soldiers. The Holy Father twice asked him to be Bishop of Savannah, and he twice refused. He was consecrated as the Bishop of Louisville on September 24, 1865.

Serving God’s People Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

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Bethlehem High School, Bardstown, invites you to a SUPER RAFFLE—WINNER’s CHOICE! $20,000 or a 2003 FORD MUSTANG! 2^nd - $3,000… 3^rd - $2,000…4^th - $1,000. Drawing on Thursday, May 15^th. Chances are $20 each, with only 5,000 being sold. Call 502-348-4685, ext. 213, or www.bethlehemhigh.org, or cclements@bethlehemhigh.org .

ADORATION of the MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

+ Saturday 8:00-9:00 AM + Monday 7:00-10:00 PM (following 6:30 Mass) + Friday 8:30 AM -5:30 PM +

(Adoration also fosters vocations for the priesthood and consecrated life. This is a responsibility we Catholic Christians all share.)

STEWARDSHIP—“…There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service, but the same Lord; there are different works but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” I Corinthians 12:4-7

Each of us had been given unique talents to share with others. Time and treasure are similar to everyone—they only differ in amounts. The gifts of our talents are the most personal aspect of our stewardship.

Our Lady of Mercy Church, 208 S. Walters Avenue, Hodgenville, will conduct a Corpus Christi Procession around Lincoln Square on May 25. Gather at the church, at 10:45 a.m. Procession will end with Benediction and the Divine Praises, offered outdoors on the steps of the church. The Blessed Sacrament will then be exposed in a reservation chapel until 2:30p.m. Hodgenville is located 12 miles East of 1-65 on the Lincoln Parkway.

QUESTION(S) OF THE WEEK: How do you interpret the tongues of fire resting on each person in the Upper Room? Have you experienced the Spirit? How? Are you living up to your calling in the Spirit?

Comcast Cable and EWTN Global Catholic Network have partnered to provide Comcast Eastern Division customers the opportunity to view coverage of the masses celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in Washington, D.C. and New York City through Comcast’s Local Video on Demand service. The masses will be available free of charge to customers. The two events include the Papal Mass in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April 17 and the Papal Mass in New York City on Sun., April 20. Each Mass will be available ON DEMAND.

Yard Sale--Sisters of Charity of Nazareth; Nazareth, KY;

Sat. May 17^th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; in the former Catherine Spalding Retreat Center/ Russell Hall (first large building on left as you enter Nazareth Campus). Items include storage cabinets; desks; chairs; rugs; outdoor furniture; vases; lamps; Christmas décor and more. Questions-- call Sr. Michaella Cronin; 270-348-1500.

Father Patrick Delahanty, Catholic Conference of Kentucky, will  provide a “Kentucky General Assembly:  2008 Review, 2009 Preview” at the Faithful Citizenship Luncheon Tuesday,      May 20, 2008, Noon – 1 pm at the Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral’s Flaget Hall in Bardstown. Participants are invited to bring a lunch; dessert and drinks will be provided.   This luncheon is convened by Catholic Charities Parish Social Ministry Department. RSVP Judy Beaven, 502-348-3126.

There are spaces still available for directory photographs on 5/17 and 18, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Call 1-888-313-5090 and ask for “Jessie”.