`Mass Intentions

MONDAY, MAY 5

6:30 PM John and RoseMary McClure

TUESDAY, MAY 6 All School

8:00 AM William D. and Annie L.K. Horton

(St. Ambrose) 9:00 AM M

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

8:00 AM Robert Dupont

THURS., MAY 8 All School—May Procession

8:00 AM Greg Veza

FRIDAY, MAY 9

8:00 AM Robert Albert Dupont

SATURDAY, MAY 10

5:00 PM Emma Gean Newton

SUNDAY, MAY 11 (Pentecost Sunday) (Mother’s Day)

8:00 AM Mildred Corbett Family

10:00 AM Paul Kenneth Reesor and Family

12:15 PM Rose Marie Elkins

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ST. AMBROSE

SUNDAY, MAY 11 (Pentecost Sunday)

8:00 AM Martha Lucille Skees

ST. IGNATIUS

SUNDAY, MAY 11 (Pentecost Sunday)

10:00 AM People of the Parishes

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ALTAR SERVERS (at St. James)

SATURDAY, MAY 10

5:00 PM Abby Moore, Kealind Trent, Jake Yates

SUNDAY, MAY 11

8:00 AM Deuce and Brittany Stokan, Justin Tran

10:00 AM Billy Shay, Clayton Ryan, and Patrick

Graycarek

12:30 PM Christina Gonzalez, Luke Hagan, Cameron

Hernandez

April 27, 2008 STEWARDSHIP

Adult $31,401.13 Children $36.10

Land……………$250.00

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 5

7:00 PM RCIA, Rodney Thomas Room

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

7:00 PM School Board Meeting, SJS Middle School

7:00 PM RCIA, Rodney Thomas Room

TUESDAY, MAY 6

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

3:00 PM Rosary Making, SJS Middle School

7:00 PM ECHS Alumni, Parish Office Meeting Room

7:00 PM SJS PTO Meeting, SJS Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

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. May Procession, Church

7:00 PM Jr High R.E., May Procession, Church

THURSDAY, MAY 8

9:00 AM SJS May Procession, Church

7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Mtg., Parish Office

FRIDAY, MAY 9

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

6:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal, Church

SATURDAY, MAY 10

8:00 AM Holy Hour Devotions, Church

9:00 AM Plant Swap, Rodney Thomas Room Patio

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 11

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

11:00 AM Bible Study, St. Marc Room

VOCATION VIEW Realizing that all we have comes to us from the Father of Jesus—this is the first step in the journey through death to resurrection. Dare to walk the walk. (John 17:1-11)

If you are interested in knowing more about the Knights of Columbus, or, would like to join, please call Trevor Berger at 763-7658. Hope to hear from you soon!

MAY 11^th READINGS

First Reading: Acts 2:1-11

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

Gospel: John 20:19-23

May 4, 2008: As we have Archbishop Kurtz with us this weekend to bless and celebrate the property on which will eventually rise a new place for education and for worship, it might be nice to pause and reflect on what is the purpose of a Christian Community.

First of all, we might say it is intended to pass on the faith in Jesus Christ, and second, to continue to do the things He calls us to do, namely to love, serve and forgive one another. Hopefully, we are all striving to do all these things more and more throughout our lives, and in doing so, we draw closer and closer to the Kingdom.

This seems to be an appropriate time for a new pastor to come in, to work with the planning and implementation of a building plan. May it also be an opportunity for those who have gotten away from church, either intentionally or unintentionally, to reconnect to the community. As I prepare to move on, I want to say I'm sorry for any hurts or disappointments I caused anyone during my tenure here. I ask for pardon from anyone I offended, and at the same time, offer my forgiveness for those few who hurt me at times with their sharp criticism. Let's all let go and move on and give thanks for the good things we have to celebrate!

If you stop and think of all the progress that has taken place in only 200 years, with the first Catholics who arrived in Hardin County, it truly is amazing! Just imagine what another 200 years might bring about. I can imagine a chapel hovering in the sky like the space station, and everyone shuttling back and forth in their hydrogen-powered hover craft. (Maybe I've watched too many Jetson cartoons, you're thinking?) Whatever the future holds, one thing is for certain, the foundation is being built right now, and Christ will be praised in all things.

Love and prayers,

St. James, St. Ignatius, and St. Ambrose, pray for us!

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 10:00 AM at the Loretto Center Nursery on Tuesday, May 6^th. Please call Heather Jones at 270-361-1490 for more details. J

May Procession for St. James School is Thursday at 9:00 AM. Come and join students in the rosary and crowning of Mary. (Bring a flower if you like).

The May PTO meeting (final meeting for this academic year) will be held on Tuesday, May 6th at 7p.m. in the cafeteria. All are encouraged to give this priority and attend.

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.

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.

STEWARDSHIP—“…Sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make a defense to anyone who demands form you an accounting for the hope that is in you.” I Peter 3:15 Actions speak louder than words. Let your stewardship be your reply. Stewardship involves a change of heart, embodied not just in a single action, nor even a series of actions, but in a way of living.

SACRAMENTS NEWS: The First Communion children and parents were really pleased with the parish response to their project. They collected over $2,100 and will inform the parish later of their purchase. Thank you. ---Margaret Polin

The May Procession for RE students is on Wednesday, May 7^th.  There will be no RE classes that night.  Family members as well as the entire St. James community are encouraged and invited to attend.  Please have the children at the Loretto Center no later than 7 p.m. so we may begin the procession together.

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 7^th at 7:00 PM in the Church for the May Procession. Families are encouraged to come.

R.E. Class /YOUTH NIGHT for HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH –will meet for Potluck with Guest Speaker, Sunday, April 4^th, (TONIGHT!), at 6:30 PM, in the Rodney Thomas Room.

HIGH SCHOOL RE CALENDAR for the remainder of the school year:

May 4 -- (TODAY!!)-----Land Blessing with the Archbishop

May 4 –(TODAY!!!)-----Youth Meeting with Guest Speaker

.May 18 --------------------Youth Cookout

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 early!

“GENERATIONS OF FAITH” THEME

ADVENT 2007-ADVENT 2008

PRAYER/SPIRITUALITY

To be able to pray we need a pure heart.

With a pure heart we can see God.

We need a pure heart to love Jesus and to live His life-

the life of Lazarus

the life of Mary

the life of the Holy Eucharist

the life of the Passion

whatever He chooses for our life.

It is not we who live, it is He who has to live in us.

Allowing Him to live His life in us is prayer.

And the more we allow Him, the more we grow in the likeness of Christ.

------Mother Teresa, in “Words to Live By”

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

Jesus told His disciples to invite the poor, blind, and the lame to dine with us, saying, “You should be pleased they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid in the resurrection of the just.” So, also, when we speak, work, and pray for unborn children, we advocate for those least able to repay us. Thus, love for the unborn is the most selfless form of love. Nothing comes from them in return.---Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life

BICENTENNIAL MOMENT: The May 1, 1948 issue of The Record called upon diocesan Catholic hospitals to take the lead in integration by admitting black citizens. Sts. Mary and Elizabeth and St. Joseph Hospital began taking black patients that same year. During this era, The Record frequently raised questions of conscience, especially about race, in its editorial columns.

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 .

The annual Telethon for Helping Hand/North Hardin Hope is scheduled for May 6^th. Fr. Dick, Tom Clark and Cheri Reeves (on the Board) have been asked to raise $1,000 each, (for “seed” money), so, please help them out if you can. You may send your donation to St. James, in care of Helping Hand. Thank you so much for your help!

We welcome women in discernment age 18 and older. We also welcome women interested in learning more about religious community life in the Archdiocese of Louisville. The group gathers the last Sunday of each month. The next gathering will be Sunday April 27, 2008. We begin with brief prayer at 4:00 pm and use the Gospel of the day as the basis or theme, discussing discernment issues and resources, community history and charisms. We meet on Bellarmine Campus, Horrigan Hall, the Fireplace Room. For those who are interested, Mass follows at 6:00 p.m. on campus at Our Lady of the Woods Chapel.

In celebration of the Archdiocesan Bicentennial Mass at 2:30 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Field Sunday June 29, we will have a special gathering – not at Bellarmine campus. For more information, contact the Vocation Office at 636-0296 or lbanker@archlou.org.

+++ The Eucharistic Adoration Committee will have a meeting at 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 8^th, in the Parish Office Meeting Room. +++

It's the season of rebirth, new life, when nature seems to take a fresh start.  Why not wake up your marriage this spring as well!  The World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend gives married couples the time, place, and tools they need to dust off their relationship.  The next Encounter weekend in Louisville is June 27 - 29, at Flaget Retreat Center.  Weekends fill up quickly, so a quick response is encouraged.  For more information or to register, contact Jack & Kathy Gotting at 502-895-8997 or email kgott@iglou.com.  There are also upcoming weekends in Indianapolis and Owensboro.

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.)

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.

Comcast Cable and EWTN Global Catholic Network today announced they 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 Comcast Digital Cable customers, allowing them to view each mass in its entirety at their convenience, day or night, with the ability to pause, fast forward and rewind. Comcast Cable’s Kentucky Area includes Elizabethtown, Campbellsville, Hodgenville, Vine Grove, Leitchfield and Paducah.

The two events include the Papal Mass taking place at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April 17 and the Papal Mass taking place at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Sunday, April 20, concluding the Pope’s historic visit to the United States. Each Mass will be available ON DEMAND.

QUESTION(S) OF THE WEEK: Do you feel that you have been faithfully carrying out the mission of the Gospel, as a true disciple of Jesus should be doing?