Our Parish Family
Knights of Columbus Raffle: The Knights are selling chances on a new Gas Grill valued at $500. Tickets are $5 each and the winner can choose between the grill and $500 cash. The drawing will be May 29th at 11:30am.
Our Faith Family
Rebuilding After Divorce Event—All invited to come learn more! April 22, 2016 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Where: St Joseph & Paul Catholic Church Parish Hall, 609 East 4th Street, Owensboro, KY, United States
Are you going through a divorce or declaration of invalidity or wondering what you need to do? Are you in RCIA and have a prior marriage? Do you have questions about a past divorce? Do you have grown children who are divorced? Anyone with questions like these are encouraged to come and hear the truth and beauty of the Church’s teaching on love, marriage, sex, separation, divorce, declaration of invalidity, remarriage and the reception of the Holy Communion. Catholic author, Rose Sweet, will bring heart, hope, and a little humor to the evening while dispelling some myths. Registration is FREE! Please RSVP online: https://ascension.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/19714 or by phone to 317-603-6199.
Event sponsored by the Diocesan Offices of Family Life and Tribunal.
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY TO HOST DAY OF ENRICHMENT: SPIRITUALITY FOR SENIORS: Spirituality is a lifelong journey, and is experienced differently at each stage of life. Brescia University is pleased to offer a Day of Enrichment that will focus on spirituality and aging. On April 22nd from 10:00 – 3:00 pm in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Brescia University will host guest speakers focused on topics including Mercy, Centering Prayer and the Spirituality of Aging. Seating is limited, so advance reservations are required by April 15th. For more information or to register, please visit www.brescia.edu/enrichment or contact Alexxis Ross-Logan at 270.686.2101 or alexxis.ross-logan@brescia.edu.
Calling young adults ages 18-40! Theology on Tap in the Diocese of Owensboro is back and will take place on April 25, May 2,May 9 and May 16 at Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits on St. Ann Street, Owensboro. The event will last from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and will include an opportunity to have dinner and socialize with other young adults in our area. Speakers include Bishop William F. Medley (April 25); Jessy Bennett, Elaine Robertson, Joe Bland and Drew Hardesty (May 2); Fr. Ken Geraci of the Fathers of Mercy (May 9); and Dr. Stuart Squires (May 16). No RSVP is necessary, but to learn more, email youngadult@pastoral.org or join Facebook group “Owensboro Catholic Young Adult Group.”
Events at Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center:
“Mind Management” May 3: The monthly Evening with an Ursuline dinner and presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 3. “Mind Management for Becoming a More Effective Human Being” will be led by Ursuline Sister Vivian Bowles. The dinner and presentation is from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The cost is $20.
Mount Saint Joseph Academy Reunion May 14-15
All students and faculty of Mount Saint Joseph Academy or Junior College are invited back for Alumnae Weekend on May 14-15 at Maple Mount.
More information by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org. For a list of all upcoming events, visit www.ursulinesmsj.org.
Know someone hurting from Abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green will be hosting a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for healing the wounds of abortion on the weekend of May 13-15, 2016. This retreat is a Christ-centered, Scripture-based retreat which is specifically designed for healing the spiritual and emotional wounds that many people experience related to abortion.
Our retreat will be held at the Bethany House Retreat Center in Dickson, Tennessee (about an hour west of Nashville). This retreat is absolutely confidential, and nobody is turned away due to lack of ability to pay for the costs related to this retreat.
If you, or a loved one, are suffering from a past abortion, please contact us about joining us for this retreat. You may call Jennifer at: (931) 242-5506 or email her at: jennifer@hopeafterabortionky.com
For additional information, visit our website: HopeAfterAbortionKY.com or our Facebook page: Facebook.com/hopeafterabortionky