Our Parish Family
Parish pilgrimage date changed: In celebration of the Year of Mercy, St. Michael’s is organizing a pilgrimage to one of the Doors of Mercy in the Diocese—to the Fathers of Mercy in Auburn, KY. Since the original date June 19th conflicts with the Sebree Summerfest the pilgrimage has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 9th. Please let Fr. Carmelo or Patti know if there is a conflict with this date.
Parish Mission Statement: Over the next few weeks we will finish reflecting on our mission as a parish as stated in the new Mission Statement chosen by majority last year. Please see the front of the bulletin for the entire statement. Since the Parish Planning Day was cancelled due to lack of attendance, there will be an opportunity in a couple weeks to offer input on how we are living out this mission and where we can improve as a parish family. More details to come.
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.
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.
You’re invited: The Gutiérrez family would like to invite the St. Michael’s family to celebrate the baptism of their baby Isabel and the 3-year presentation of their son Isaac on Saturday, June 11th at 11am at St. Michael’s followed by a party in the park. No presents please, just your presence. Everyone is welcome!
Our Faith Family
Bishop José Arturo Cepeda comes to Owensboro: From the Archdiocese of Detroit Bishop Cepeda will be giving a presentation “Mercy in the Hands of Jesus and Immigration in our Hands” on June 3rd at 7pm in the Taylor Lecture Hall at Brescia University. This conference will be based on Catholic Social Teaching and is open to the public. Please consider attending!
Events at Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center: Yarn Spinners Weekend June 3-5. All those who enjoy yarn spinning, weaving, rug hooking, knitting or crocheting are welcome to attend the June 3-5 “Arts at the Mount” spinning weekend at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, All skill levels are welcome. The weekend will include workshops and relaxing time to work on your projects For a list of all upcoming events, visit www.ursulinesmsj.org.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CLI): Would you like to learn how to be a BETTER LEADER? Young people ages 15-19 (who have completed their freshman year of high school or who just graduated), The Diocesan Youth Ministry Office is sponsoring Christian Leadership Institute, June 26-July 1, 2016, at the Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center. For registration information contact Patti today. If you: are, or would like to be, a youth leader; would like to serve on a retreat team; are a class officer or student council member, CLI is for you. You will learn and use skills in leadership, communication, planning and decision-making. You will also help plan prayer and liturgical celebrations. Registration deadline is May 25th. Registrations after May 25th will cost $10 more.