St. Leo Catholic Church

Sacrament of Baptism—The sacrament of baptism for infants is administered upon request. Parents should contact the parish office to set up an appointment for a baptism preparation class at least 1 month prior to the desired date of baptism. Parents must be registered parishioners or have a letter from their home parish with permission for the baptism to take place at a different church. Godparents must be practicing Catholics at least 16 years of age who have received the sacrament of confirmation and have a letter of good standing from the pastor of their home parish if they are not registered parishioners of St. Leo. A baptized Christian who is not Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the baptism but not as a godparent. Sacrament of Marriage—A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before setting the wedding date. The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the Sponsor Couple Program. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request. Please notify the pastor or call the parish office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office if you or any of your family is in the hospital. Sacrament of Reconciliation—The sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Sunday from 10:15-10:45AM, Thursday 11:00-11:45AM or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Additional times are listed in the bulletin during Lent and Advent. Sacrament of Eucharist to the Homebound—Please notify the Parish Office if you or a family member is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Parish Hall or Classroom Use—Use of the Parish Hall or classrooms for all meetings must be cleared through the Parish Office. All non-parish events such as showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding or anniversary receptions must be reserved 3 weeks before the event. The Diocese requires the purchase of an insurance policy covering the non-parish events.

APRIL 17, 2016 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

401 N 12TH STREET ~ MURRAY, KY 42071 PARISH OFFICE

www.stleoky.org Phone 270.753.3876 Fax 270.759.2074 Hours Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM-4:00PM

Friday from 8:00AM-12:30PM Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:30-1:30PM

Tuesday from 9:30am—10:45am for Staff Meeting PARISH STAFF Fr. Brandon Williams Pastor brandon.williams@pastoral.org Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, Director of Campus Ministry, C.S.s.R Newman Center Emily Danchisin Pastoral Associate Deacon. Joe Ohnemus Permanent Deacon Deacon Victor Fromm Permanent Deacon & Facility Manager Sherry Wright Parish Office Manager Megan Bell PSR Coordinator

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday—4:00PM & Spanish Mass 5:30PM Sunday—8:00AM & 11:00AM Weekday Monday & Friday—8:00AM Wednesday—6:00PM Tuesday &Thursday—12:05PM

(Check Weekly Schedule or Website for Changes)

My sheep hear my voice; they follow me.

I give them eternal life...

2 W E L C O M E T O S T . L E O C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Kevin D’Angelo Sr. Bella Ezumah Joyce Hughes Michelle Orr Debbie D’Angelo Fr. Brandon Williams

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Sean Caldwell—Administration & Finance John Mitchell—Building /Capital Campaign Janet Fitch—Community Life Emily Danchisin—Faith Formation Fr. Brandon Williams—Liturgy Brandon Swaggart—Social Justice Jim Porcher—Stewardship

PRAYER REQUEST Glynn Mangold Joseph Fuhrmann Ron Ratliff Lois Ward Carolyn Haas Carrie Field John Resig Henri Montgomery Marie Dolchan Mary Bartlett Janet Woods Kara Pecoraro Craig Carraway Pat Lyons For all Men and Women serving in the

Armed Forces.

COMPENDIUM OF CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

THE 2ND COMMANDMENT: YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR GOD IN VAIN

447. HOW DOES ONE RESPECT THE HOLINESS OF THE NAME OF GOD? One shows respect for the holy Name of God by blessing it, praising it and glorifying it. It is forbidden, therefore, to call on the Name of God to justify a crime. It is also wrong to use the holy Name of God in any improper way as in blasphemy (which by its nature is a grave sin),curses, & unfaithfulness to promises made in the Name of God.

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: 4TH Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Thursday: St. Anselm Friday: Earth Day; Passover begins Saturday: St. George; St. Adalbert

DWELLING PLACE God dwells wherever we let

God in.—Ancient Jewish saying

FIRST COMMUNION Very soon, 16 children from our parish community will join us at the Eucharistic table for the first time! The First Eucharist Liturgy will take place on April 17TH at the 11:00AM Mass. Please plan to be present and share in this important occasion in the life of our parish. A reception will follow the celebration of the sacrament. Please keep these children in your prayers as they approach this exciting day! Selvam Antony Madelyn Kough Bobby Schwenck Nicholas Bell Luis Lira Icel Tabigue Thomas Bucy Harley Mehr Landon Ulrich Jackson Fitch Adan Avendano Pooler Anthony Alvarado Dalton Gass Constance Santiago Rogers Alina Bernal Aang Hughes

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 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 26TH-July 1ST, at the Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center. 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. For registration information contact your youth minister/youth ministry leader or campus minister today. Registration deadline is May 25TH. Registrations after May 25TH will cost $10 more.

ANNUAL BLACK CATHOLIC SPRING GATHERING The Annual Black Catholic Spring Gathering will be held at Christ the King Church Hall on Saturday, April 30TH from 10:00AM until 3:00PM. Everyone is welcome to this celebration. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. Come and bring a friend to this celebration. Ethnic attire is encouraged. Registration for the June 9TH-12TH Interregional African American Catholic evangelization Conference will be held at this gathering. Please call the office of Black Catholic Ministry 270.683.1545 for more information.

ST. LEO RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM The St. Leo Relay For Life Team will be selling Luminaria for $5.00 each. A

Luminaria can be in MEMORY of a loved one or friend who has lost his or her battle with cancer, or in HONOR of a love one or friend who is a survivor. Lanterns of Love can be purchased for $25.00 each. Each Lantern will have a card attached that includes the name of the individual the Lantern was purchased for, and who the Lantern was given by. These Lanterns may be available for pick-up at the Relay for Life Event on May 7,2016. Forms for both

Luminaria and Lanterns of Love are available in the back of the church. Please return the forms and payment to the church office no later than May 1, 2016. Make checks payable to American Cancer Society.

MASS CANCELLATIONS & PARISH OFFICE CLOSINGS Mass for Friday, April 22ND has been cancelled.

The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, April 27TH.

NEWS & EVENTS

3 4 0 1 N . 1 2 T H S T . • M U R R A Y , K E N T U C K Y

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading—The Jews angrily reject Paul and Barnabas' preaching. They then turn their energies to the Gentiles (Acts 13:14, 43-52). Psalm—We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100). Second Reading—John envisions a great white-robed multitude standing before the throne and before the Lamb. (Revelation 7:9, 14b-17). Gospel—My sheep hear my voice; they follow me. I give them eternal life (John 10:27-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 -- 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera Lectura—Los judíos rechazaron airados la predicación de Pablo y de Bernabé. Luego concentraron sus energías en los gentiles (Hch 13:14, 43-52). Salmo—El Señor es nuestro Dios y nosotros su pueblo. Aleluya (Salmo 100 [99]). Segunda lectura—Juan tiene la visión de una multitud en vestiduras blancas ante el trono y ante el Cordero (Apocalipsis 7:9, 14b-17). Evangelio—Mis ovejas conocen mi voz; ellas me siguen. Yo les doy vida eterna (Juan 10:27-30). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I (c) 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Miércoles: Hch 12:24 -- 13:5a; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Jueves: Hch 13:13-25; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Domingo: Hch 14:21-27; Sal 145 (144):8-13; Ap 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the image put before us in today's readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and his followers are his “flock.” In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do not feel totally, personally, irrevocably responsible for everything . . . That's my job.—God

THE GIFT

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.—Emile Zola

OUR MISSION St. Leo Parish, a culturally diverse

Catholic community, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is committed to

worshiping God and providing for the spiritual development of the parish and the larger community

through liturgy, service, and evangelization. OUR VISION

St. Leo Parish, fully alive in the Body of Christ and

empowered by the Holy Spirit, will Minister to all phases of life of

our parish and community:

Celebrate through our Sacraments Be recognized as a foundational

part of the community Be stewards of our gifts from God

Actively welcome all

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Just as the early church consecrated women living alone in the world, today that consecration is available to women who take solemn vows as cloistered nuns (different from religious sisters), women who follow a way of life in communities called “secular institutes,” and laywomen. Oddly, the ritual is not permitted for religious sisters. The prayers talk about the woman's self-gift to Christ, and her self-gift to the Church. Up until recent years, this was a solemn ceremony performed only for cloistered nuns under certain circumstances. In its new form, we have a ritual that revives a very ancient and little-known way of life. Today, a woman can live independently at home, without association with any religious sisterhood or institute, yet be consecrated to holiness and service. Normally, a ring and/or a veil may be given in the liturgy of consecration. It is a rite very different from religious profession, where the sister makes promises or vows, and is rather an expression of approval and blessing for a way of life already embraced. Unlike ancient times, which valued actual virginity, the new rite may be celebrated for anyone provided there has never been a marriage and the woman has always lived a virtuous life. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.