Our Parish Family
Sacramental Preparation Starting soon! Do you know someone who would like to learn more about becoming Catholic, coming back to the church after years or completing their Initiation Sacraments (Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation)? Would you like to assist in the formation of those preparing to receive sacraments? RCIA, Confirmation prep and Religious Ed for K-6 are all starting soon! Please spread the word and encourage others to contact Fr. Carmelo or Patti soon if they are interested in learning more. If you are willing to help in some capacity please let them know as well.
Speaker at St. Michael’s: After the morning masses on Sunday, July 31st we will have speakers from the Diocese come give a short presentation about applying the insights of Pope Francis and the Diocese to living out our Parish Mission. Please come join us as we consider God’s will for our parish family! We will have refreshments!
Going on Vacation or Down to the Lake? Don’t forget to continue your support of St. Michael’s while you’re gone! The parish counts on everyone’s ongoing support to continue to cover expenses through the Summer. You can either mail in your offering or give online giving a try! It’s easy to set up a quick, one-time gift or a reoccurring gift. See www.smsebree.org/online-giving/ for info.
Our Faith Family
Marriage Saving – the Weekend Phase – During the weekend phase of Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) a series of presentations are given by a team of three couples and a priest. The team presents a technique of communication that enables you to take a good look at most areas of your relationship. After each presentation you have time to discuss the presentation in the privacy of your room. For confidential information or to register for the August program beginning with a weekend on Aug. 19, 2016, call 270-683- 1545 ext. 346 or email satkv59@gmail.com or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org . Registration deadline Aug. 5, 2016..
14thAnnual Rural Life Celebration
Sunday, August 14th 5:00 pm Owensboro Convention Center You are invited to a celebration of rural life in the air conditioned comfort of the Owensboro Convention Center on West Second St and Locust St. (Please note the change of venue for this year.) A free meal will be served start at 5:00 pm with a short program and awarding of two Lifetime Achievement Awards. Event sponsored by the Diocese of Owensboro Rural Life Committee.
VOCARE 2016 | SAVE THE DATE! September 23, 2016
Come help the Diocese celebrate and encourage vocations!
The Diocese of Owensboro is now accepting registrations for VOCARE 2016, the event of the year for the Diocese.
It is an opportunity to dress your finest and help our Diocese increase awareness of vocations, celebrate vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, and provide financial support for seminarian education. The evening begins at 5:00 PM at the Owensboro Convention Center with a cocktail/social hour. Dinner will promptly begin at 6:00 PM and will feature a keynote address by Andy Day, Diocese of Owensboro native and southeast regional director of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Those interested in attending can purchase an entire table, a single seat or seats for two. Visit owensborodiocese.org/vocare/ to register and pay for the event. If you have any questions regarding VOCARE, please contact the Bishop’s Office at 270-683-1545.