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How quickly Andrew transferred his allegiance from being a disciple of John to being a disciple of Jesus! The instant John pointed Jesus out as the “Lamb of God,” Andrew followed Jesus. This encounter with Jesus was so powerful that Andrew immediately went to find his brother Peter, announced he had found the Messiah, and brought Peter to Jesus. Encounter elicits allegiance and allegiance generates action.
Reprinted with permission of Liturgical Press from: Living Liturgy
Read more...PRAYERS: Please keep Fr. Dan Lincoln, Linda Riley, Theresa Pavlik, Ken Bobzien, Debbie Janes, Mary Maus, Bill Willis, Mike Bush, Loren, Marti Sheffel, Lynn Richardson (Betty Glahn’s sister-in-law), Geneva Wooldridge (Linda Riley’s mother), Andrew Michael Rigler, Billy Dykes, Jr., Don Ledford (Susan Bernardi’s nephew), Billie Carol Murray, Mack, Cecil Grooms & Family, Jimmy Galdys (Donna’s nephew), Eleanor Synowiec (Eileen Daniel’s mother), Bryan Riley, Bob Porter, Ashley Niesolowski, Julia Gosser, Betty Crail (Julie Beckmann’s mother), Henrietta Stenken (Sr. Marian’s mother), Chelsea Powell, Amanda Marzec, Sherri Lynn Riley, Georgia (Coleman) Grooms, Charlene Sobi, Dior Marie, Teresa, Colin Wolford, and Kelley M. (Skipper) Diatikar in your prayers. Cards would be appreciated as well. |
SECOND COLLECTION FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE: will be taken up today. This collection supports the work of Opportunities for Life, a 24/7 hotline for men and women facing an untimely pregnancy. Please be generous. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: for grades 1 & 2 and 5 & 6 meets today. Teens meet next Sunday. ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT: will be Friday Jan. 20 - Saturday Jan. 21 at Pumpkin Creek Lodge at Lake Cumberland State Park. There is no charge for the retreat – you are responsible for your room and meals. Please register at 343-3111 and let Sr. Marian know you are coming. Hope you will join us for these enriching and fun filled days. ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY: will be Sun. Jan. 29. Mark your calendars now. Sign up sheet is out today. You are asked to bring soup, salad, bread or dessert. RENEW: WHY CATHOLIC?: Season III is coming in February. Once again you are invited to renew and refresh your faith through the six weeks of Lent with The Christian Mystery: Sacraments material. Take a chance; share your faith with one another. Everyone’s faith experiences matter! ARCHDIOCESE OF LOUISVILLE MEN’S CONFERENCE: will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Louisville on Saturday March 31 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Keynote speakers include Archbishop Kurtz and Deacon Greg Hall (owner of the drilling company that freed the Chilean miners). The Conference will provide an opportunity for men to deepen their relationship with Christ. Cost is $25. Registration is limited to 500, so sign up soon at (www.cmclouisville.net) or call Linda McLemore at 502-448-8581. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE: for the thoughtful expressions of cards and gifts I received at Christmas. May the LORD bless you and keep you! May the LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! May the LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! And may God bless each and every one of you throughout this New Year! Fr. Paul A BIG THANK YOU: |
TAKING DOWN OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: will be today following Mass. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: for all grades resume next Sunday Jan. 15. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: will be tomorrow Monday January 9 at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. SECOND COLLECTION FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE: will be taken up next Sunday January 15. This collection supports the work of Opportunities for Life, a 24/7 hotline for men and women facing an untimely pregnancy. Please be generous. NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: will be celebrated in our country Jan. 9-14, 2012. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT: will be Friday Jan. 20 - Saturday Jan. 21 at Pumpkin Creek Lodge at Lake Cumberland State Park. There is no charge for the retreat – you are responsible for your room and meals. Please register at ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY: will be Sun. Jan. 29. Mark your calendars now. Sign up will be out next weekend. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE: for the thoughtful expressions of cards and gifts I received at Christmas. May the LORD bless you and keep you! May the LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! May the LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! And may God bless each and every one of you throughout this New Year! Fr. Paul A BIG THANK YOU: |
A VERY MERRY & BLESSED CHRISTMAS: to everyone. SECOND COLLECTION: tonight will be for Catholic Charities. Donations fund many important social ministries of our Archdiocese including Sister Visitor, the mother and infant care program, family support services, prison ministry, senior social services, and the migration and refugee program. Please give generously. RECEPTION FOLLOWING CHRISTMAS EVE MASS: Everyone is invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall. NEW LITURGICAL CHANGES PEW CARDS: are in the pews. Please do not take. OFFERING ENVELOPES: are out. Please begin using these on Jan. 1 and throw away any old envelopes. NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: classes until Jan. 15. A BIG THANK YOU: 2011 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL – BRINGING CHRIST TO OTHERS: Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift to the 2011 Catholic Services Appeal. To date we have raised $2930.00. Our parish goal is $2800.00. There is still plenty of time to respond with a gift to this year’s Appeal. Gifts can be made through our parish, or you may make a gift online at www.archlou.org. |
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE: for the thoughtful expressions of cards and gifts I received at Christmas. May the LORD bless you and keep you! May the LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! May the LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! And may God bless each and every one of you throughout this New Year! Fr. Paul A BIG THANK YOU: - to everyone who helped set-up, clean-up and came and brought your delicious food to the Christmas Eve Celebration. |
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