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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm (The end of Oct. unl May) Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30 am Weekdays: Tues.—Fri. 7:00 am Holy Day: Contact Parish Oce PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Shaiju Thomas [email protected] (270) 625-9514 DRE/Youth Minister: Nick Higdon [email protected] Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected] Secretary: Pa J. Bartley pa[email protected] Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected] PASTORAL COUNCIL Jane Thomas; Shannon Oerman; JeRiney; Sco Burden; Julie Ebelhar FINANCE COUNCIL Kenny Kno; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the bapsm for instrucons. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm (one hour before Mass me); anyme by appointment. MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin marriage preparaon. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Friday’s during Mass, or anyme it is needed. 7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301 www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm (The end of Oct. until May) Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30 am Weekdays: Tues.—Fri. 7:00 am Holy Day: Contact Parish Office

PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Shaiju Thomas [email protected] (270) 625-9514

DRE/Youth Minister: Nick Higdon [email protected]

Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected]

Secretary: Patti J. Bartley [email protected]

Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected]

PASTORAL COUNCIL Jane Thomas; Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney; Scott Burden; Julie Ebelhar FINANCE COUNCIL Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the baptism for instructions. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm (one hour before Mass time); anytime by appointment. MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin marriage preparation. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Friday’s during Mass, or anytime it is needed.

7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301

www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191

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2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

Monday, Dec. 23rd No Mass

Tuesday, Dec. 24th 4:00PM Vincent & Mary Pheobe Ebelhar 8:00PM Ira & Ruth Ann Hardy

Wednesday, Dec. 25th 8:00AM James A. Smith

Thursday, Dec. 26th 7:00AM No Mass

Friday, Dec. 27th 7:00AM No Mass

Saturday, Dec. 28th 4:00PM FG & Winnie Riney Wilfred Clouse Sunday, Dec. 29th 8:00AM Parishioners 10:30AM Garrett Elder

TRUST IN GOD On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus and Emmanuel. Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign, to allow God to offer him reassurance of the survival of the Davidic dynasty. The king hypocriti-cally refuses to “tempt the LORD” in that way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet foretells the birth of a son, an heir to the throne, who will prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s chosen lineage on the throne of David. The child will be called Emmanuel. Matthew’s reference to this history in his description of the birth of Je-sus highlights the contrast between the faithless refusal of trust shown by Ahaz, and the complete trust in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing about the birth of Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59, Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Mt 2:13-18

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR: Dec. 25, 2019

4:00PM 8:00PM 8:00AM

Altar Servers

Josh Thomas Brooks Rice Nathan Payne

Need Volunteers Christopher Stephen Need volunteer

Lectors Sarah O’Bryan Sam Knott Kevin Schwartz

Eucharistic Ministers

Darlene Thomas Mary Payne Sara Burden

Wes Knott Mitch Knott Jason Elder

Need volunteers

Ushers/Greeters

David Payne Dan Thomas

Need Volunteers Need Volunteers

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR: Dec. 29, 2019

4:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM

Altar Servers

Nathan Payne Need volunteer

Valarie & Catherine Gillim Anthony Mowers

Josh Thomas Ryan Krampe Huston Miles

Lectors Mike Jones Laura Gillim Chelsea Rice

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Payne Kim Hagan Sara Brawner

Kurt & Missy Os-borne Blake Knott

Beth Miles Michelle Clancy Jana Bryant

Ushers/Greeters

Jerry Knott Donnie Knott

Fred & Dan Greenwell

Bernie Krampe Jeff Garvin

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3 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

The story of the virgin birth is at the heart of our Christmas celebrations. So, today’s readings focus on the story of the virgin birth. Our gospel lesson is from Matthew and it focuses also on the person and role of Joseph. In today’s gospel, Matthew understands the passage from Isaiah as one of the most descriptive and definite prophecies foretelling the future messianic king, Christ, to be born as a descendant of David. In order for Jesus to fulfill this promise, Joseph had to accept Jesus as his son, making Jesus a descendant of David because Joseph was a descendant of David. Matthew makes it clear that Jesus was not the biological child of Joseph. But because

Joseph was the husband of Mary at the time Jesus was born, Jesus was legally the son of Joseph and thus a descendant of David. The second reading also asserts that Jesus the Messiah was a descendant of David. At the beginning of this letter, Paul briefly summarizes the gospel, the core of Christian faith, as including two things. One is that Jesus was descended from David according to the flesh. The other is that he was made Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead. Jesus' birth is significant because of what he did later, that is, by his death and resurrection for our salvation. We are here in this church, two days before Christmas, because like Joseph, we are faithful and we trust in God. We’re not like Ahaz – we don’t rely on ourselves; we rely on God’s power and God’s mercy. But for many of us Christmas is a difficult time, especially for those who have suffered losses of loved ones. Some are concerned about losing their jobs, others have problems making ends meet financially, and still others have conflicts in relationships. And yet, like Joseph,.. and Mary, we are called to be faithful, and to trust in God – not to rely on our own schemes to get through life, but to truly trust in God and listen to Him in fervent prayer and listen to Him speaking through the Bible. So we promise God that we’ll trust him, and that we’ll remain faithful. Let us try to imitate Joseph and Mary, the humblest of the humble, the kindliest of the kindly, and the greatest-ever believers in God's goodness and mercy and welcome Jesus into our hearts and lives this Christmas. Is Jesus on our list this Christmas? What special gift are we giving to Jesus this Christmas? We all know the pleasure of finding the right present for our husband and wife, for our children, a good friend, a parent. What special gift are we giving to Jesus this year to honor his birth and what do we expect from God? God sent Jesus from heaven to earth to give us human beings what we really needed most in life: hearts filled with love. That is the gift which Jesus expects and that is what you and I need from God this Christmas – a heart filled with love. We have tons of wants. We are like children with a catalogue before Christmas, circling all our wants by the dozens. But we have one essential need: a heart filled with love. God wants to give each of us a heart filled with love, mercy, compassion and forgiveness on this Christmas and every day of our lives. An additional Financial Help is needed. Unexpectedly, our two heating units in the church are out and they are 14 years old. We have changed both and the cost was $11,556.00. If you would like to make some charity donations during this Christmas season, please consider helping our church. Carpet: We are planning to change the carpet in the church. But we might hold it for a few months to raise the funds.

Christmas Eve: 4:00PM & 8:00PM Christmas Day: 8:00AM

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4 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

Larry Gillim By Rob & Laura Gillim Charlotte Kamuf Gene & Cora Kamuf Clinton & Hazel Carr By Dan & Chris Kamuf William Knott Sara Thomas Nace & Lois Knott Roy & Mary Bell Warren Ray & Willie Florence Thomas Bob & Alberta Grant By Dan & Darlene Thomas Jim Payne Mary Offerman By Andrew & Shannon Offerman Joe Paul & Joyce Warren By Perry & Sue Warren Lola Whitesides Larry S. Fulkerson Bernie Holinde Mary Kennedy By Sam & Sherry Holinde Mr. & Mrs. John S. Fulkerson Mr. & Mrs. John D. Byrne, Sr. John D. Byrne, Jr. Sr. Elaine Byrne Larry Fulkerson Doug Fulkerson Lola Whitesides Mary Kennedy By JL & Joan Byrne Claira Einsele By Gail Bieker Ann Thomas Dora Ann McCarty By Gary & Sharon McCarty

Christmas Memorial 2019 Joe & Nancy Elder Martha O’Bryan Froehlich Lauren Girten JD Daniels By Scott & Sara Burden Bob Millay Mr..& Mrs. Gus Millay Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Murphy Jack & Nancy Murphy By Faye Millay Larry Gillim Mary Pheobe Ebelhar Vincent Ebelhar Tina Ebelhar Dixon Judy Ebelhar By Tony & Julie Ebelhar J.R. Bryant Gene & Lena Bryant J.B. & Mary Rose Smith Paul M., Dennis C. & Michael L. Smith Jane M. Smith Shaune Ward Joanne Ogle Anna Lee & Tom Walsh Classmates (1958) OCHS By Annette Bryant Patsy Hartz By John Hartz Kenneth & Stansell Ebelhar Mary Billings Wilma Endicott Herman Head By Grady & Donna Ebelhar Frank Thomas Bernice Thomas Kenneth Sattazahn By Kelly & Sheryl Thomas

Roy & Mary B. Warren Bill Knott Lois & Nace Knott Ann Oberst Davis Frances Carrico By Mary Ann Knott Cash Trice John Collions Sherman Bale Felix Thurston Hopper Payne By Bob & Terry Knott Ann Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Roy Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Alvey By Bob Thomas Vincent & Mary Pheobe Ebelhar Tina Ebelhar Dixon Robert & Edna Richardson Norman Groves By Danny & Sharon Ebelhar Wilfred Clouse Jessie & Charles Hayden By Betty Clouse Edward & Lorena Stephen Spencer Stephen Joe Stephen Eric Stephen Houston Stephen Ferdinand Stephen Ruth Wimsatt Andrea Stephen Buster & Helen Grimsley By Randahl & Mollie Stephen Dot Schartung Joe Bill Merimee Larry Riney By David & Patti Bartley

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5 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

Christmas Memorial 2019

Dennis & Frances Hayden Beatrice Hayden Claude & Mary Frances Clark By Sr. Claudia Hayden & Joseph Hayden Bobby Rickard Paul & Mary Schrecker James A. & Nora Rickard Buddy & Bessie Schrecker By Linda Rickard Otis Bowell Brent Robinson Paul & Frances Boswell O’Bryan Martha Johnson Harry & Audrey Bell Tommy, George & Harold Bell By David & Sandi Boswell Ann Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Alvey Mr. & Mrs. Roy Thomas By Carolyn Thomas Tom Kamuf By Greg & Kim Woodall & Mike & Tonya Murphy families Paul & Teresa Blandford Robert & Audrey Fischer Bernard & Judy Fischer Jim Hodgkins By Joe & Jean Blandford Ed Kaelin Lambert Cecil Jeff Hedges Jimmy Cecil By Marty & Patty Kaelin

In memory of... Judy Parker In Honor of... Don Parker J.L. & Joan Byrne By Jason, Jennie, Braedon & Kole Parker Bobby Rickard Carl O’Bryan Paul & Mary Schrecker James A. & Nora E. Rickard Vincent & Mildred O’Bryan Martha Hardesty Mattingly JC Hardesty Harry Spence By Jim & Sarah O’Bryan Garrett Elder Dan & Martha Thompson Earl Elder By Jason & Caroline Elder Mary Ann Blandford Henry Blandford Mary Louis Blandford Billie Blandford Joe Bill Merimee By Jack Blandford George M. & Janisse Warren Shirley Ebert Clyde Gilbert Adam Warren Amanda Warren Martin Donald Bottles By Clayton & Karen Gilbert Hugh & Naomi Ebelhar By Terry & Sabrina Ebelhar Family Ashly Simmons Crisp By Nick & Beth Miles

A Christmas Prayer

by Robert Louis Stevenson Loving Father,

Help us remember the birth of Jesus,

that we may share in the song of the angels,

the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the door of love all

over the world. Let kindness come with every

gift and good desires with every

greeting. Deliver us from evil by the

blessing which Christ brings,

and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy

children, and Christmas evening bring

us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven,

for Jesus' sake. Amen.

“Christmas Blessings" Especially at Christmas, hearts come to realize the true gifts of God's love through His Son, and the true gifts of you as our Parish Family!! May each blessing of this holy season come to

you in abundance.

Love, Fr. Shaiju, Jacob, Nick, Patti, & Susan

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6 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

Church Cleaners for the week of: Dec. 22-28th– Jason & Caroline Elder & Dayrl & Janet McMaster

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:18-24). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

December Calendar 21– All ministers for the Christmas Masses meet with Jacob after one of the weekend Masses. 22– Decorating Sanctuary for Christmas 23– Instrument Rehearsal for Christmas 2:00PM 23– Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM 24– Christmas Eve Mass times: 4:00 & 8:00PM 25 Christmas Day Mass time: 8:00AM

Marriage Help Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped thousands of couples who are disillusioned or even experiencing misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for the January program beginning with a weekend on Jan 31, 2020, call the Family Life office at 270-683-1545, or visit

Mass for Life Join Bishop William F. Medley for a Mass for Life on January 22, 2020 at 12:05 PM at St. Stephen Cathedral. Let us pray for an end to abortion and for all life, from conception to natural death, to be protected and respected.

Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky The Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky is hosting their 9th annual conference on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro. Men from all around the diocese are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students. Guest speakers this year are Patrick Madrid, Bruce Sullivan and Brian Greenfield. Mass with Bishop Medley will follow the conference at St. Stephen Cathedral, 600 Locust Street, at 5 PM. Read the speakers’ biographies, find more information and purchase online tickets by visiting kycatholic.com.

ADULT FORMATION SERIES OFFERED Immaculate Parish Faith Formation will be offering Bishop Barron’s series 7 DEADLY SINS, 7 LIVELY VIRTUES the Mondays of January-February beginning January 6th.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Owensboro Invites you to join us in celebrating the

40th Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination of its Pastor –

the Very Rev. J. Patrick Reynolds V.G. On Sunday January 12th, 2020

Choral Vespers in church at 4:00pm Followed by a pot luck in the parish hall

Fr. Pat Reynolds served as Pastor at SMM from June 1994-June 2003

Advent Penance Service Dec. 22nd: St. Stephen Cathedral 2:00PM

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7 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER

HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Patty Beyke, Ruth Ann Hardy; Mag Kaelin; Sarah Kamuf; Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty; Benita Riney; Patrick Vowels.

We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the sick in our community. Salina Bernard, Alice Boarman; Nicole Brey, Melody Cecil; Maria Daugherty ; Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Allan Ebelhar, Jennifer Ebelhar, Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Sylvester Fischer, Jackie Freels, Patrick Fulkerson, Jim Hamilton, Melissa Hamilton, Kelly Hayden, , Savannah Lyons; Barbara Magan; Margie Merimee, John Morton, Jessica Oberst, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Donnie Risse, Clayton Roberts, Juanita Smith, Norbert & Helen Rose Smith, Hillary Thomas, Alma Topper, Jim Warnock, Linda Warren, Paula Wilson, Rita Woodall *Please note: Names will remain on the list for one month.

Prayers for our Military- As a parish family, we at St. Mary Magdalene pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military. Jackson Brett, Zachary Brett, Cody Byrne, James Calhoun, Jake Conner, Cameron Ebelhar, Chris French, Adam Howe, Chad Norris Ryan Offerman; Austin Moser.

Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating

Birthday’s this week 24– Mark Riney 27– Brandon Fulkerson; Margie Merimee; Mason Morris; John O’Bryan 28– Hayden Hartz 29- Randy James; Gabby O’Bryan

Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week

27– Jeremy & Sara Mowers 28– Greg & Laurie Payne

We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary. If your birthday/anniversary is omitted from this list, or incorrectly dated, please call the parish office.

OFFERINGS:

Due to early printing deadlines the collection amount for Dec. 15th was unavailable.

Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $ $ 8,494.00 (Week 23) Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $175,778.71 $ 195,362.00 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ $ 19,583.29 December money counters: Jim & Martha Kamuf; Dan Kamuf

Thank you for your sacrificial giving and generosity!

Cemetery Plots are on sale through the month of December- $450 for parishioners and $550 for non parishioners. Please, call or stop by the parish office or email [email protected]

Narthex/Vestibule Update: -12/15/ 2019 Total amount needed for project: $250,000.00

Total amount that has been collected to date: 225,338.50 (additional brick donations $ 6,900.00) this amount is of the $305,828.00 pledged over the next 5 years.

Please write in the memo or for section of your check Narthex when donating. Thank you to all that have generously donated, it is deeply appreciated.

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8 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Dec. 22, 2019

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Church name & address: St. Mary Magdalene #583200 7232 KY 56 Owensboro, KY 42301 Contact person: Patti Bartley @ 270-771-4436 Software: Win 7, MSPub 2007, Adobe Acrobat XI Date of publication: (Sunday’s date) Transmission day & time: Tuesday 3 PM. Number of pages transmitted: Cover + 6 content pages + this page = 8 (8-4-JL; 1 advt) Special instructions for Production:

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