Mass and confession times in the Diocese of Owensboro

Did you know you can access Mass times on the diocese’s website? Visit https://owensborodiocese.org/find-a-parish/ for a list of parishes, Mass times and more. As parish confession times are subject to change, visitors are encouraged to contact the parishes directly for their most up-to-date confession schedule.

 

 

Brescia’s annual spring concert May 2

The band and choir at Brescia University in Owensboro will have its annual concert for spring on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Taylor Lecture Hall on campus. Free and open to the public. For more info, contact [email protected].

 

St. Paul 150th anniversary on Sunday, May 5

Join St. Paul Parish in Princeton, starting with the 10 a.m. Mass, for their 150th anniversary. Bishop Medley will administer the sacrament of Confirmation upon 13 children in conjunction with the anniversary Mass. Lunch will follow in the parish center with the parish providing ham, chicken, and barbeque. Please bring your favorite side dish, casserole, or dessert to share with family and friends. A cake will be provided to honor the students that were confirmed. There will be inflatables set up outside for the kids. A slideshow will be shown and a written history will be available in the parish center. You may dress in “period clothes” from the past 150 years. Please save the date and make plans to attend the 150th anniversary. To learn more, contact Ken Negray at (270) 559-9624 or [email protected].

 

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for healing after abortion

If you are suffering from grief or trauma from an abortion, come experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat on May 3-5, 2024 at the Passionist Retreat House in Whitesville, Ky., sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green. The weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment of our Children to Jesus. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. For more information or registration contact: Rita by phone (270-474-4707) or email ([email protected]). The cost is $200 for meals, private room, and all retreat materials.  If you have a financial burden, assistance is available – no one is ever turned away due to financial need! For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.

 

View some of Father Paul Volk’s artifacts at Maple Mount in May

To celebrate the birthday of the priest who invited them to Daviess County 150 years ago ¬¬¬– Father Paul Joseph Volk – the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph will be displaying his personal items throughout May in the gathering space of the Motherhouse Chapel, Maple Mount. Visitors can stop in to see them beginning May 6. Father Volk (May 16, 1841 – Nov. 2, 1919) was born in Germany. Ordained in 1865, he studied to become a missionary to the U.S. He was appointed pastor of St. Alphonsus Church in 1870, and in 1874 he brought the Ursuline Sisters to Daviess County to open Mount Saint Joseph Academy. He collected donations and acted as architect, contractor, and laborer in erecting the building. The place became known as “Maple Mount” because of the maple trees he planted. Traveling on foot and on horseback, he tended to the needs of the faithful, building many churches in Kentucky and elsewhere. In his late 40s, he answered the call to serve in South America, including Ecuador and Panama. He always wanted to help the poorest missions. You can find photos from the Ursulines’ 150th anniversary events, videos, and upcoming events here: https://ursulinesmsj.org/150-years/

 

Women of the Church forum planned for May 31 – June 2

Women of the Church, a Catholic leadership forum, will host a regional gathering for women with the theme “Eucharistic Living.” It will be held May 31-June 2, 2024, at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House, St. Meinrad, IN. The weekend’s schedule will include presentations, liturgical celebrations, opportunity for reflection, as well as space to bring your experiences into conversations with others. For the complete schedule and to register, go to www.womenofthechurch.org. Deadline to register is May 13. The fee is $275, which includes room and meals, or $110 for commuters. Guest speakers will be Dr. Kimberly Baker, Agnes Kovacs, and Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB. Baker, a co-founder of Women of the Church and associate professor of patristics at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, will speak on “Living as the Body of Christ.” Kovacs, also a co-founder of Women of the Church and director of continuing formation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, will speak on “The Paschal Mystery as Lived Faith in Daily Life.” Wilberding, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, will speak on “The Grace of Gratitude.”

 

Prepare now for Corpus Christi Sunday on June 2, 2024

“33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” compiled by Matthew Kelly from Dynamic Catholic will help Catholics to prepare for 33 Days for their Eucharistic Consecration on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 2, 2024. This spiritual pilgrimage will:

• Learn the astonishing history of the Eucharist
• Dive into the Bible for profound wisdom
• Meet saints who lived Eucharistic glory
• Apply practical lessons to your daily life
• Adopt a daily virtue to strengthen your faith
• Experience daily spiritual communion with God

All in an easy-to-follow format that just takes 15 minutes. If you are prayerfully thinking about making this Consecration on June 2, 2024, then your 33 Day Preparation is to start on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. You can buy the book, “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory,” at St. Maximillian Kolbe Gifts and Bookstore in Owensboro, or you may order it online from Dynamic Catholic at https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/33-days-to-eucharistic-glory/33EG.html. 

 

Ursuline Associates and Sisters Day is June 22

Ursuline Associates will gather for their annual Associates and Sisters Day on Saturday, June 22 on the campus of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky. There will be a panel of Ursuline Sisters and Associates discussing how the two groups can continue serving together in sharing the charism of Saint Angela Merici. The theme for the day will be the Ursulines’ 150th anniversary motto: “Cultivating the Vine Saint Angela Entrusted to Us.” The program will take place from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and will include prayer, trivia and recognition of Associates celebrating anniversaries as well as remembrances of those who died in the past year. There will also be a ceremony to welcome new Associates. If you are an Associate or have an interest in becoming an Associate, you are welcome to attend. The suggested donation for lunch is $10. Ursuline Associates are lay men and women who wish to be affiliated with the mission and spirit of the Ursuline community and want to carry gospel living into their own daily lives. To register or for more information, contact Doreen Abbott, coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships, at 270-229-2006 or email [email protected]. You can also visit: https://ursulinesmsj.org/associates/

 

Nominate the 2024 Outstanding Catholic School Educator of the Year

The Catholic Schools Office and the Principals and Administrators of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (PACESS) are again asking for nominations for Outstanding Catholic School Educator of the Year. The winner will be announced at the 2024 Celebration of Catholic Schools event. Anyone, with the exception of an immediate family member, may nominate an educator for the award.  All information concerning nominees will be kept confidential, including the name of the person submitting the nomination. The educator must currently be employed in the Diocese of Owensboro and must have taught for a minimum of five years in the Diocesan Schools. The outstanding Catholic School Educator must be a role model as an outstanding human being; have a major influence in the lives of students; show concern with the faith development as well as the physical, mental and emotional development of students; and encourage students to improve their abilities and talents. The deadline for nominations is July 1, 2024. A committee will serve as judges. For the nomination form, visit https://owensborodiocese.org/educator-award/.

 

Asian and Pacific Island Catholics invited to pre-event to National Eucharistic Congress

Radiant Faith: The Witness of Asian and Pacific Islander Catholics national encounter will take place July 15-17, 2024 at Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis (formerly IPUI). Join us for a pre-event to the National Eucharistic Congress! The event is led by the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Island Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. This encounter will also be an important moment to assess collectively what has been done to implement the USCCB statement, “Encountering Christ in Harmony: A Pastoral Response to Our Asian and Pacific Island Brothers and Sisters” (2018), how Asian and Pacific Islander Catholics might better respond to the pastoral and spiritual needs of the Church, and what new initiatives might be undertaken to continue the successful implementation of the pastoral response. To learn more or register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mt7eayt5.

 

Sept. 20 Holy Name School Fall Festival

Holy Name School in Henderson will have its annual Fall Festival Sept. 20, 5-10 p.m. and Sept 21 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The festival includes carnival rides, games, food booths, live auction, silent auction, raffle, and a haunted house. For more information contact the school office at (270) 827-3425.

 

Ursuline Sisters add Eucharistic Adoration on the first Sunday

The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph have added the first Sunday of the month to their Eucharistic Adoration schedule. They invite the public to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on the first Sunday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Motherhouse Chapel, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, Ky. (12 miles west of Owensboro on Hwy. 56). The Ursuline Sisters will continue to have Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is also welcome to attend on Fridays. Adoration on the second Friday of each month is dedicated to praying for vocations. The Adoration concludes with evening prayer. To see Adoration and Mass times for the Ursuline Sisters, visit https://ursulinesmsj.org/mass-prayer-times/

 

Support groups for victims/survivors of clergy abuse

The Diocese of Owensboro would like to share some support group opportunities made available through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. These groups are open to all victims/survivors in the United States. Learn more at https://owensborodiocese.org/support-group/ and https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. You are also invited to visit https://www.awakecommunity.org/, a community of abuse survivors, concerned Catholics, and allies responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

 

 

 

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