Our Parish Family
New Parish Picture Directory is here! Thanks to all those who have ordered a directory. They are on the table with your names. Please put your $15 payment in an envelope in the collection this weekend with your name and phone number.
Fr. Carmelo out of town from January 2nd to the 9th. Fr. Julio Palarino is here from Argentina to stay at St. Michael’s and celebrate the masses next weekend. He will be traveling around the Diocese helping during the month of January.
Parish Team Changes at St. Michael’s: We have offered the Pastoral Associate position to Alyssa Maty who will take the position June 1st after completing her Master’s degree. In the meantime Bayardo “Bayo” Solorza, Jr. from Henderson will be coming on board to help out. He will be here next weekend to introduce himself and begin training. He will be working part-time and starting Feb. 1st Patti will also be working part-time.
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 about or to register for the January program beginning with a weekend on Jan 12, 2018, call 270-852-8346 or email: felliott3232@yahoo.com or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org Registration deadline Jan 5, 2018.
Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky will host their seventh annual conference at the RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro onFebruary 17, 2018. Keynote speakers this year will be Christopher West and Doug Barry. Mr. West is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher, and expert in John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” Mr. Barry is the host for EWTN’s “Battle Ready,” a mission to help strengthen and encourage the soldier of Christ. Tickets are $15 for students and $30 for adults. Buy them online at kycatholic.com.
Young Adults Invited to Cathedral Holy Hour On Monday, Jan. 8, from 6-7 p.m., St. Stephen Cathedral will once again host a diocesan Young Adult Holy Hour for ages 18-39. The holy hour includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture reading and reflection from Fr. Jason McClure, the opportunity to go to confession, and alternating periods of silence and prayerful music. Afterwards, we’ll go and grab a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant. Please contact Charlie Hardesty at charlie.hardesty@pastoral.org or (270) 683-1545 for more information