Rev. Jason Harris—Pastor

Rev. Mr. Sam Filiatreau—Deacon

Rev. Mr. Scott Turner—Deacon

PARISH STAFF

Kim Hall ...................... Business Manager/Bookkeeper

Diane Hagan ........................................... Clerk/Secretary

Sharon Wathen.............. Senior Ministry Coordinator

Wayne Hawkins ........................................ Maintenance

Leslie Green .................................................Housekeeper

Lou Smith ..................................... Kitchen Coordinator

Charlotte Roby ............................ Kitchen Coordinator

Men’s Club ........................................... Grounds Keepers

Website: ........................ saintthomasbardstown.org

Parish Office Hours: Tue-Thurs 8:30 am-4:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE - Facemasks Required St. Thomas Parish Mass Schedules Thursday ........................................................................ 6:30 pm Friday .............................................................................. 9:00 am Saturday ........................................................................ 4:00 pm Sunday ............................................................................ 11:00 am 6:30 pm

St. Monica Parish Mass Schedule

Sunday ............................................................................. 9:00 am Tuesday .......................................................................... 6:30 pm Wednesday ................................................................... 9:00 am

PARISH CONTACTS

Baptism ..................................... by Appointment/Call office

Reconciliation ........................ by Appointment/Call office

Anointing of the Sick ................................. by Request

Marriage Prep ...................... Call office 6 months prior

to desired wedding date

Wedding Liturgy Coordinator .............Robin Leake

Call Parish Office

Visitation of Sick & Homebound ........ Deacon Sam

Call Parish Office

If you or a member of your family is in the hospital or home bound, please

contact the Parish office if you wish a visit.

PARISH COMMITTEES * DENOTES CHAIRPERSON

PARISH COUNCIL

Cheryl Hutchins* Nora Simms John Cissell

Stacey Duenzl Krista Foster

Ed Ice Tony Douglas

Ex– Officio

Rev. Harris Deacon Filiatreau

WORSHIP COMMITTEE

Bonnie Bullock*

FAITH FORMATION

ADMIN/FINANCE COUNCIL

Aaron Larue* Nick Filiatreau Quinton Lyvers

Lori Abell Jim Taylor

Meagan Reynolds

MEN’S CLUB

Ron Corbett - President Kris Duenzl - Vice President

BEREAVEMENT

Planning

Sharon Cecil Nora Simms

Food/Hospitality

Linda Carey

870 Saint Thomas Lane

Bardstown,

KY 40004

(502) 348-3717

or (502) 348-1905

Office e-mail: saintthomasoffice@gmail.com

Bulletin Submission Deadline

NOON Wednesday

July 26, 2020

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and

hides again, and out of joy goes

and sells all that he has and buys

that field.”

- Matthew 13:44

ST.

TH

OM

AS P

AR

ISH

Our

Mis

sion

: L

oved

and

cal

led

by G

od, w

e, th

e m

embe

rs o

f St.

Tho

mas

Par

ish,

are

a C

hris

tian

com

mun

ity

com

mit

ted

to

livin

g ou

r fa

ith

in th

e R

oman

Cat

holic

trad

itio

n. T

hrou

gh b

apti

sm, w

e sh

are

the

resp

onsi

bilit

y of

con

tinu

ing

the

m

issi

on o

f Je

sus o

n ea

rth.

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 2

WEEKEND COLLECTION

Last Week’s Collection $4,447.77

Needed to make budget

$6,100.00

MASS OF

REMEMBRANCE

Saturday, July 25

MaryAnn & Wallace Brown

Sunday, July 26

People of the Parish Tom Ballard

Thursday, July 30

Martha Ann Simpson

Friday, July 31

Leroy & Mike Hobbs

Saturday, August 1

Carlos Bryan

One Mass per month will be celebrated for the

“People of the Parish”

Thank you!

WELCOME TO SAINT THOMAS

We are so happy that you have joined us

today; whether you are just passing

through or if you have joined us before;

please introduce yourself to Father Jason

or any of our friendly parishioners. We

encourage you to join us officially! Contact

our Parish Office 502-348-3717 or go to

our website to register.

saintthomasbardstown.org

Daily Masses

St. Monica:

Tues @ 6:30pm and Wed. 9:00 am

St Thomas Historical Church: Thurs.

6:30pm and Fri. 9:00am

Sunday Online Mass will continue to be

posted for the Months of July and

August, for those who are not ready to

return to church.

MASS SCHEDULE & INFORMATTION

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

Please join us in congratulating Katie Jury & Jason Mills; the happy couple were married by Father Jason on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Katie is the daughter of parishioners Mark & Belinda Jury.

Katie and Jason, may your lives be blessed and filled with the Love of Christ. Congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS

CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN Since 1955, the Archdiocese of Louisville has contributed millions of dollars to the Crusade for Children. This community-wide effort changes the lives of children with special needs, and many families in the Archdiocese have benefited directly from the Crusade as have our schools, which receive grants to assist students with diverse learning needs. Next weekend on August 1-2, parishes will be collecting donations for this year’s

Crusade, which will conduct its community-wide collection on August 8-9. Those who wish to donate may bring contributions to Mass or to the parish office. If giving by check, please make your check payable to the parish and put the word ―Crusade‖ in the memo line. Thank you for your generosity.

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 3

REMEMBERED IN

PRAYER

Those currently in need of

ongoing prayer

David Abner

Kevin Ballard

Gina Blanford

Phillip Burba

Irene Carter

Karen T. Cecil

Jodie Childers

Bertie Clark

Claudia DuPuis

Stephanie (Ritchie) Foley

Carolyn Green

Brent Greenwell

Elana Shain Gutierrez

Paula Gutierrez

Stephanie Holbert

Jeff Howard

JoAnn Hutchins*

Frank Jones

Even Kulsveen

Martha Kulsveen

Martha Leake

Ann Lewis

Patsy (Greenwell) Newberry

Marlene Norman

James N. Norris

Frances O’Bryan

Lee & Clara Jean Rogers

Genny Rose. Sr.

Bill Smith

Chester Sowards

Natalie Stone

Carla Summers

Ronnie Willett

Tom Wheatley

Leo Zurkuhlen, Jr.

Homebound

Juil Bradley

Joseph (Jodie) Corbett

Mary Greenwell

Clara & Lee Rogers

*New to list

Pray for Us!

REMEMBERANCE IN PRAYER INFORMATION

If you or a loved one are in need of

immediate prayer please contact the

Parish Office to be added to our prayer

list (on right). Once you are no longer in

need of immediate prayer please let the

office know and we will remove your

name so that others may be added.

MASS OF REMEMBERANCE INFORMATION

If you are interested in having a Mass said for a loved one please contact the Parish office. Masses are offered for one person (couple/family) per Mass. Dates fill up quickly, (we are now scheduling for 2021. Please Note: All Saturday Masses are taken for 2021.) we will do everything we can to accommodate your request.

Masses which will have Multiple People/Multiple Couples/Multiple Families are scheduled for the

following Feast Days:

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday

Mother’s Day

Father’s Day

All Soul’s Day

1st Friday

1st Saturday

FUNERAL LITURGY PLANNING

We now have available a Funeral Planning form which will allow parishioners the opportunity to Pre-Plan your own or a loved one’s Funeral Mass (i.e., readings, songs, ministers, etc.). This opportunity allows you the time to really look at the readings and songs (lists are available for you to choose from) without the stress of everything else

going on during that time. If you would like to Pre-Plan your liturgy, our Bereavement Liturgy Coordinators - Sharon Cecil and/or Nora Simms will be glad to assist you on this journey. Please call the Parish Office 502-348-3717, leave your name and phone number and we will get in touch with you to schedule a convenient time for you.

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 4

WEEKLY SCRIPTURE

READINGS

Monday, July 27, 2020 Jeremiah 13:1-11, 6-8

Deuteronomy 32:18-19, 20, 21

Matthew 13:31-35

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Jeremiah 14:17-22

Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 & 13

Matthew 13:36-43

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

St. Martha

Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21

Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11

John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42

Thursday, July 30 2020

St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, &

Doctor of the Church Jeremiah 18:1-6

Psalm 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab

Matthew 13:47-53

Friday, July 31, 2020

St. Ignatius of Loyola Jeremiah 26:1-9

Psalm 69:5, 8-10, 14

Matthew 13:54-58

Saturday, August 1, 2020

St. Alphonsus Liguori, , Bishop &

Doctor of the Church Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24

Psalm 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34

Matthew 14:1-12

In nomin Patris et Filii

et Spiritus Sanctus

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE & REFLECTION

Readings

1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

Responsorial Psalm:

Lord, I love your commands .

Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128,

129-130

Romans 8:28-30

Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Reflection

FIRST READING

As a young man and new king of Israel, Solomon asks the Lord for the gift of wisdom. How do you exercise the virtue of wisdom in your daily life?

SECOND READING

How do you think Paul can assert with such certainty: “We know that all things work for good for those who love God”?

GOSPEL READING

Jesus offers several “end of the age” parables to the disciples: buried treasure and fine pearls (a priceless discovery) and the large catch of fish (an inclusive invitation). What do you think Jesus is teaching his disciples about the kingdom of heaven? Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

ENCOURAGING WORDS FOR THE WEEK

MEN’S PRAYER GROUP

All men (parishioners and

non-parishioners) are invited Thursday’s @ 5:30 am for breakfast, prayer and fellowship to begin their day! For more information please contact Deacon Scott Turner @ (502)507-7800

Do not

be afraid

to dream of

great things!

-Pope Francis

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 5

LIVING THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

When a merchant finally finds a priceless, perfect pearl, he sells all he has and buys it. He does this because that pearl matters to him. It has significance and brings a depth of joy like none other. What matters and is of importance to you? When what matters to us has something to do with the kingdom of God, God is delighted. His exuberant happiness is hard to contain because He knows that we are happy stumbling upon this beautiful wisdom. Ask God to help you discover this pearl of great price. There are many things competing for our attention every day. But not all of these things are important.

We focus too much energy on the unimportant, superficial stuff and neglect paying attention to the things that really make a difference and have the greatest impact. Things all too easily become more significant than people, and our agendas become more essential than God’s. We do not have to empty our bank accounts and totally detach from everything we have in order to serve God. But, we are asked to prioritize our lives and make what matters to God what matters most to us. In doing so, when we rise each day, we will be able to see what really needs our attention and embrace it with great joy!

Catholic Life Explained

Lighting Candles in Church

Question:

Why do Catholics light

candles in church?

Answer:

Candles have been part of the Church’s

worship from the earliest times. In the

days before electricity, candles and oil

lamps were the ways that people

lighted buildings. Even today, we often

still depend on candles during power

outages, relying on their flickering

flames to bring light into the dark.

Like our ancestors, we also light

candles on special occasions. Think

about a festive family meal or a

romantic dinner for two — there will

often be candles on the table, special

objects for a special event. We light

candles on birthday cakes and carry

them in processions. We also place

candles at makeshift memorials that

appear when there has been an

accident or act of violence. In these

moments, their light casts aside a

different kind of darkness — the

darkness of grief, fear, and death.

The custom of the early Christians

lighting candles and lamps at the

tombs of the martyrs gave way to the

practice of having candles at Mass,

honoring the sacredness of the

celebration.

As Christians decorated their worship

spaces with statues and icons, they

would burn candles in front of sacred

images and the relics of the saints,

basically “shining a light” on what they

held to be sacred. When pilgrims

would visit these shrines, they would

often bring candles to light before the

image or relic. These candles came to be

a symbol of the person, and their prayer

and the burning these candles came to

be understood as an extension and

continuation of the prayer that was

offered. What began as a practical way

to provide light has come to be a

symbol of the hopes, desires, loves,

losses, fears, and faith of everyday

Christians offering their prayers to God

and his saints.

We are cautioned to be especially careful during the Corona Virus outbreak. Here are some simple ways to keep sickness away.

WASH YOUR HANDS

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds using soap and water. If you can’t wash your hands,

use hand sanitizer frequently.

DON’T TOUCH

YOUR FACE Especially around the

eyes, nose and mouth. If you must sneeze, use a

tissue or your arm.

KEEP YOUR

DISTANCE Practice social

distancing during this epidemic and stay away

from large groups. Instead, call, email or

check up on family and friends using social

media.

3 STEPS TO KEEPING YOURSELF & OTHERS HEALTHY WHY DO WE DO THAT?

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 6

JOIN A MISSION TRIP TO BARDSTOWN

August 2 - 15, 2020

Help renovate this house into a

Shelter for the Homeless of our

Community!

There is lots to do!

Lots you can help with!

No experience necessary!

Food & beverages provided throughout the Project!

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOUISVILLE

Types of Work Needed:

Painting

Dry Walling

Flooring

Demolition of Outbuilding & Partial Interior

Carpentry

Cabinet Installation

Window Install,

Plumbing,

Landscaping

& so much more!

This Mission Activity will benefit Bethany Haven and Room In the Inn, non-profits that serves the homeless of Bardstown & Nelson County. Great Opportunity to work together for a GREAT cause! Interested? Contact Pastor Freddy Riggs, 502-507-8585 Community churches of all denominations and individual volunteers are WELCOME and encouraged to join in!

4 hour shifts: 8am to Noon Noon to 4pm 4pm to 8pm

ACT NOW TO HELP SAVE CATHOLIC

SCHOOLS

COVID-19 has contributed to the permanent closure of 130 Catholic schools across 23 states. Additionally, internal surveys show ten percent of Catholic schools are now uncertain if they can open their doors this fall. That means as many as 500 or more Catholic schools could be in jeopardy. Please join the USCCB in asking Congress to include additional relief for Catholic schools in the next emergency relief package. Public schools are asking for $300 billion dollars, and it is important to

make sure that hard-hit Catholic school families also receive emergency relief. Please take a moment to contact your Members of Congress to ask for emergency aid to Catholic schools and hard-hit families in the next COVID-19 relief package. We are asking Congress for direct funding to families for education expenses, including Catholic school tuition. We encourage you to add your own personal story about your Catholic school experience in the message as well. Catholic schools urgently need help in this time of uncertainty. Please contact your members of Congress today!

St. Martha

Patroness of Housewives, Cooks

& Domestic Workers

St. Ignatius of Loyola Patron of

Catholic Soldiers

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Patron of Confessors Disclaimer: All content within this bulletin is either original to the Parish or acquired through multiple sources throughout the internet. Special contributions come from sources like Lpi, Google images and other free sources used for the sole purpose of informing and enriching the lives of our parishioners. - St. Thomas Office 2020

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020

Ha

ve

a B

lesse

d W

ee

k!

Ha

ve

a B

lesse

d W

ee

k!

Ha

ve

a B

lesse

d W

ee

k!

7

The need for foster and/or adoptive homes in the state of Kentucky is greater than ever.

KY KIDS NEED YOU!

Contact Beth Wade for more information: BethW@SJKids.org

(502) 893-0241 ext. 204

Virtual Informational Meetings:

August 4 @ 5:45pm & August 21 @ 10:00am

Individual meetings available upon request.

Call or Email to RSVP

www.SJKIDS.org

HELPING TO BUILD STRONG MARRIAGES

MARRIAGE MOMENTS

Your marriage vow is a commitment to unconditional love. It's not dependent upon your spouse's perfection or likeability. With the exception of abuse, hang in there. With care, the feelings of love cycle in and out. Sometimes we just really get tired of, or annoyed with each other. Love anyway.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE - PARENTING POINTERS

Discipline does not mean punishment. The purpose of discipline is to help your child learn to become responsible. Allow your child to experience the consequences of his or her actions. If a child chooses not to study for a test, she will get a poor grade. If he leaves his bicycle out in the yard, it may get rusty or stolen. If she does not set her alarm, she may miss the school bus. These may seem like hard lessons, but better to learn them when the stakes are low than when losing a job or having an untimely pregnancy might be the consequence.

Marriage Moments & Parenting pointers provided "by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net"

A CALL FOR FOSTER/ADOPTIVE HOMES

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020

Learning

the Gospel

through

fun

activities!

Your toys can break. Your books can tear. Your clothes can shrink and stain. Things don’t last forever. The kingdom of heaven does last forever. It is like a treasure. Heaven is worth more than anything you own. In both stories, the person who found the treasure sold everything else just to be a part of God’s kingdom.

Kids corner

8

PRAYER

God, help me to love You more than the things I have.

MISSION FOR THE WEEK

Put God’s kingdom first. Read a Bible story every morning.

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 9

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 10

17th

Sunday In Ordinary Time - St Thomas Parish - 7/26/2020 11

502.507.1026 270.766.8417

Aaron LaRue 502.348.0050

502.350.4556 128 Keystone Blvd., Bardstown

Bardstown, KY 502.348.3962

502.348.3938 111 W. Flaget St., Bardstown

THANKS to our Top Level Picnic Sponsors

We are so thankful for their support of the St. Thomas Family!