Pastoral Staff Pastor - Fr. Tony Bickett ftonyb57@ymail.com Deacon- Deacon Bob Higbee 270-589-7316 rhigbee95@gmail.com Office Manager - Missy Hart 270-259-3028 stjoseph1840@yahoo.com Pastoral Associate - T.J. Dennison 270-302-6257 tj.stjoseph@gmail.com Social Media - Paloma Falcon pfalconstjoe@gmail.com Religious Education - Kim Smith 270-589-1789 kim.smith@grayson.kyschools.us Music Coodinator - Meredythe Lee 270-929-7048 Homebound Ministry- Joanne Johnson 270-259-7599 Catholic Outreach - Linda Clark 270-287-3776 Altar Society -Dee Dee Johnston 270-723-2740 deedeej80@gmail.com Prayer Chain - Betty Miller 270-259-3303 bettymil@windstream.net

Masses: Dec 17-Dec 22 Monday 7:30 am Prayer/Communion Tuesday 12:05 pm †Stephanie Flamion Wednesday 5:00 pm NO MASS Thursday 12:05 pn †Betty & Fred Shutrump Friday 7:30 pm †Don Lee Saturday 4:00 pm Frank & Pauline Henning Sunday 7:00 am St. Joseph & St. John Sunday 11:00 am †Sarah and Roy Lee

Confessions Sat 3:00 pm

St. Joseph Catholic Church 204 North Main Street, Leitchfield, KY 42754 www.stjosephch.org

Office Hours: 8am to 4pm Mon-Fri Office 270-259-3028 Rectory 270-259-3028 Emergencies 270-863-1596

Pastoral Council Barbara Allen Edna Duggins

Jim Cecil Ann Marshall-Secretary

Jerry Clemons-Chair Chris Nelson

Kirk Collard Carolyn Thomason– Vice Chair Billy Dallas

Stewardship of Finance December 1 $4905.50 Outreach $225 Thank you for your generosity! July 1– November 30 Total Income $148,000 Total Expenses $148,100

December 21—4:00 p.m. December 22—7:00 a.m. December 22—11:00 a.m. L Robin Embry L Andrea Kemp L Delores McClurg S Ethan & Zach S Cordale & Maggie S Andrew & Gabriel C Deacon Dale DePoyster C Deacon Dale DePoyster C Deacon Dale DePoyster C Barbara Allen C Eddie Milliner C Gail Dejarnette H Sharon Smart H Lynn Milliner H Joan Dobson U Timmy P./Steve V. U Jerry C./David C. U Charlie C./Eddie C. Gr Johnny & Lynn Pierce Gr Betty Johnston & Judy Warren Gr Lamont & Betty Miller Gi Matt & Jamie Carwile Family Gi Javier & Linda Rodarte Gi Dwight & Jaime Harp Family

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 430 St. John Church Rd, Sunfish, KY 42210

Website: www.stjohnch.org St. John Thrift Store 270-597-1038 Pastor Fr. Tony Bickett 270-863-1596

Mass Dec 22 Sunday 9:00 am Mary Ellen Hayes Family Living & Deceased December 22, 9:00 am Lector John A. Durbin Server Joe Durbin Cup Deacon Dale/Nancy Farmer Host Peggy Hayes Ushers Joe Fowler/Bill Canty Gifts James & Pam Hughes Greeters Joe Fowler/Volunteer St. John Prayer List: David Clark, Garrett

Coates, Jack Coop, Laurie Dearing, Judy Dom-

browski, Susan Drury, Carol Durbin, Elizabeth Durbin, John W. Durbin, Willie Durbin, Catherine Duvall, Wavey Durbin, Doug Farmer, Dorothy

Fredrick, Goldie Hardin, Charlie Hayes, Cheyenne Keen, Joe Lonsbery, Steve Parker, Donna Probus,

Vickie Ranburger, Zackary Scruggs, Chris Wolfe

St. John’s Thrift Store & Food Pantry 301 N Main St., Brownsville, KY 42210

Store Open: Mon - Fri - 9 am - 2:30 pm

270-597-1038 Sat - 9 am - 1:00 pm

Pantry Open: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am -2 pm

B I R T H D A Y S Walker Duvall 12/16 Chance Ashley 12/18 Joey Duvall 12/18 Jeremiah Bush 12/20

Stewardship of Finance December 8 $520 Retired Religious $46 Thank you for your generosity! July 1– November 30 Total Income $26,400 Total Expenses $25,000

A N N I V E R S A R Y John A. & Debbie Durbin 12/21

Pastoral Council Nancy Farmer, Secretary Joe Durbin Barbara Fitzhugh Shelia Durbin James Hughes-Chair Jim Sims-Vice Chair December

24 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass January 1 9:00 am New Year’s Day Mass

PRAY: Jesus, help us prepare our hearts for your

coming at Christmas by caring for people in our

family, school, neighborhood, and for others in

need throughout the world. Amen.

REFLECT: What is one way that your family can

reach out to someone in need before Christmas?

ACT: This week, proclaim the Good News by pre-

paring a meal or care package for someone who

doesn’t have what they need to make it through

each day.

Back to Church: Christmas is coming and it is coming up FAST!! It is the perfect time to in-vite family, friends, and acquaintances to come to church with you!

You Too Must Be Patient: Patience is one of those things many of us struggle with. We want things to go according to our plan and our schedule. Any change brings anxiety and fear. Through daily prayer we better align ourselves with God’s will and His plan, which is far better than anything we can come up with on our own.

St. Joseph Prayer List: Laska Anderson, Pauline Baker, Mary Beckner, Bonnie Blanton, Pat Boone, Jill Bradley, Rita Brandenburg, Carlene Braun, Glenn Braun, Troy Burkhart, Alton Cannon, George Cannon, Carlos Clemons, David Clemons, Mary Rose Coates, Nicole Moreland Cook, Anna Critchelow, Dana Cruze, Mary Davis, Tommy Deweese, Delbert Durham, Rose Durham, Ken Farris, Steve Fey, Martha Gabehart, Carol Gatto, Dick Gatto, Sheila Gibson, Linda Han-dzus, Rick M. Harris, Mary Hayes, James Hibbard, Deacon Bob Higbee, Odelean Hill, Sandra Hill, Nor-ma Hodges, Ricky Howard, Dean Jacobs, Glen Ja-cobs, Don Jaggers, Loressa Johnston, Phillip John-ston, Sandy Johnston, Sharon Johnston, Jeraline Logsdon, Loretta Logsdon, Joseph Lyons Jr., Cadence Lyons, Ashlynn Masterson, Geraldean Mattingly, Jes-sica McKenzie, Bill Meredith III, Lamont Miller, Mary Jane Nelson, Carrie Norder, Judy Oller, Roger Oller, Mandy Egan Pierce, Janette Pierce, Tammy Powell, Spencer Ray, Sara Redmon, Stephanie Render, Tony Rishkofski, Veronica Robertson, Mary Enith Ross, Aaron Shull, Rebecca Sneed, Betty Stone, Dave Thompson, Michelle Vincent, Madelyn Whitworth, Damon Young, Briana Denise Zeitz

This Week at St. Joseph

Mon 7:30 am Prayer/Communion

Tue 12:05 pm Mass

Wed 5:00 pm NO Mass/NO Religious Ed

Thu 12:05 pm Mass

6:00 pm Penance Service

Fri 7:30 am Mass

DECEMBER

24 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass

24 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass

25 10:00 am Christmas Day Mass

B I R T H D A Y S Sandra Hill 12/15 Curtis Grant 12/16 Mark Lee 12/16 Corbin Logsdon 12/16 Monica Riley 12/16 Rose Booth 12/17 Cindy Dallas 12/19 Libby Vincent 12/19 Josh Collins 12/20 John S. Taylor 12/20 Ryhan Clark 12/21 Michelle Decker 12/21

COMMUNION MINISTERS SCHEDULE Nursing Home Homebound Father Babu 12/15-12/21 Deloris Alvey Deacon Bob 12/22-12/28 Beverly Harrison Carolyn Thomason Jim Marshall 12/29-01/04 Jimmy Hill

A N N I V E R S A R I E S Sammy & Effie Clemons 12/16 Edward & Jonell Chambers 12/19

Back to Church: Christmas is coming and it is coming up FAST!! It is the perfect time to invite family, friends, and acquaintances to come to church with you!

Our Communal Advent Penance Services will ne held on Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 pm at St. Joseph and on Sunday, December 22 at 3:00 pm at St. Anthony in Peonia.

Grateful & Generous: “Rejoice always. Pray

without ceasing. In all circumstances give

thanks.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) A grateful

and generous heart is the result of …

1. Prayer: Spending our time listening to God

and asking God how He is calling us to use

our gifts.

2. Participation: Sharing our time by becom-

ing active in our parish ministries or other

charitable works.

3. Generosity: Offering our financial support of

the mission and ministries of our parish.

Stained Glass Window Project:

Donations-to-Date: $ 1,175

Still Needed: $ 2,025

Please donate: This will be a beautiful stained

glass window of St. Joseph and the child Jesus

for the front entryway to our parish hall.

Youth & Children’s Collection December 1

7 Children Gave $19 Youth Gave $0.00

Let’s Get Moving: We will be offering a free exercise class in the parish hall on the Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 am beginning January 6. This will be for men and women and for all levels of fitness. For more information call or email Debora at ociecarla@yahoo.com or call the office.

Signup for Christmas Mass: In the back of church you will see signup sheets to help with the various ministries for our three Christmas Masses.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree Did You Know? One reason we put up ever-green trees at Christmas time is because they are signs and reminders to us of God’s never ending love. The lights on our trees both wel-come and reflect the One who comes as the Light of the World. An angel on top of our Christmas tree remind us of the angle who an-nounced the good news of Christ’s birth to the shepherds. A star reminds us of the guiding light of the star of Bethlehem who guided the Magi to the newborn king.

Make a Year-End Gift to Our Parish

2020: This is not your eyesight, it is the new cal-endar year. Pick up your Catholic calendars in the back of church.

Christmas Book Program: Once again we will be giving out a book to all those who attend our Christmas Masses. This year’s book is Matthew Kelly’s latest book entitled, “Rediscover the Saints”. If you can help pass these books out before and after Mass please let Fr. Tony know. Thank you!

How Is Your Advent Going? It is not too late to have a great Advent. On this third Sunday re-solve to keep the Advent season, the next ten day holy. 1. Best Advent Ever: Signup and view Matthew

Kelly’s daily video series. 2. Read the Little Blue Book daily devotional. 3. Stop and Pray ten minutes a day in the class-

room of silence.

The Nineteen (19) Days of Christmas The Christmas Season: For the Church the Christmas Season does not begin until the eve of December 24 and this year will extend for 19 days until January 12, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Two ways to extend the spirit of Christmas is by reflecting on the real meaning of Christmas by: 1. Reading the daily Mass readings. 2. Reading the Little Blue Book daily devo-

tional. 3. Stop and Pray ten minutes a day in the

classroom of silence.