SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY SUNDAY, MARCH 4

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AT SAINT JAMES

MONDAY, March 5, 2018

7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Church

7:00 p.m. Confession, Church

TUESDAY, March 6, 2018

8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Church

6:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study, RTR #3

6:30 p.m. RCIA, SJS

6:30 p.m. Exploring Catholicism, SJS

WEDNESDAY, March 7, 2018

8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Church

9:00 a.m. CWOSJ Fellowship, Rodney Thomas Room

9:30 a.m. CWOSJ, Rodney Thomas Room

6:30 p.m. Family Faith Formation, SJS

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Loretto Center—Music Floor

THURSDAY, March 8, 2018

9:15 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Church

12:00 p.m. Lunch & Learn, Rodney Thomas Room

6:30 p.m. Parish Council Meeting, Rodney Thomas Room

7:00 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting, P. O. Basement

FRIDAY, March 9, 2018

8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Church

6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Church

SATURDAY, March 10, 2018

8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Church

10:00 a.m. Baptism Preparation Class, P. O. Basement

1:00 p.m. Parish Choir Dress Rehearsal, Church

3:00 p.m. Confession, Church

4:30 p.m. Lenten Vespers, Church

SUNDAY, March 11, 2018

9:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts, RTR

11:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts, RTR

11:00 a.m. Confirmation (1st Year), Youth Room

1:30 p.m. Confirmation (2nd Year), Rodney Thomas Room

2:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 303 Pinewood Derby, B.H.

3:00 p.m. The World Beloved–A Bluegrass Mass, Church

7:00 p.m. High School Youth Life Night, Youth Room

MONDAY, March 5, 2018

6:30 p.m. +Zoey Baula

TUESDAY, March 6, 2018

7:00 a.m. +Sr. Marie Vianney, OP

8:00 a.m. +John Martin

WEDNESDAY, March 7, 2018

(Saints Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs)

7:00 a.m. +Sr. Catherine deRicci, OP

8:00 a.m. +P.J. Hartlage

THURSDAY, March 8 2018 (Mass at School)

(Saint John of God, Religious)

8:00 a.m. +George Lee Walker

FRIDAY, March 9, 2018

(Saint Frances of Rome, Religious)

7:00 a.m. +Geraldine “Gerry” Murphy

8:00 a.m. Special Intentions

SATURDAY, March 10, 2018

5:00 p.m. Missa pro populo

SUNDAY, March 11, 2018

(Fourth Sunday of Lent)

8:00 a.m. Missa pro populo

10:00 a.m. +Agnes Gritzmacher

+Alma McFarland

12:15 p.m. +Michael Clark

5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

307 West Dixie Avenue

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

www.stjames-etown.org

Rev. Fr. Martin A. Linebach, Pastor

Rev. Fr. M. Casey Sanders, Associate Pastor

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

5 p.m. Saturday

8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Sunday

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES:

6:30 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday

(When school is in session, Thursday morning Mass is at SJS)

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

But from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die. Gn 2:17

Immediately after these verses, from Genesis chapter 1 and 2, chapter 3 begins with its account of the first fall of man and woman, linked with the mysterious tree already called the “tree of the knowledge of good and evil” (Gn 2:17). Thus an entirely new situation emerges, essentially different from the preceding. The tree of knowledge of good and evil is the line of demarcation between the two original situations which Genesis speaks of. The first situation was that of original innocence, in which man (male and female) was, as it were, outside the sphere of knowledge of good and evil, when at the moment he transgressed the Creator’s prohibition and ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge. The second situation, however, was that in which man, after having disobeyed the Creator’s command at the prompting of evil spirit, symbolized by the serpent, found himself in a certain way, within the sphere of the knowledge of good and evil. This second situation determined the state of human sinfulness, in contrast to the state of primitive innocence. Systematic theology will discern in these two anti-thetical situations two different states of human nature: the state of integral nature and the state of fallen nature. All this emerges from that “*Yahwist” text of Genesis (chapters) 2-3, which contains in itself the most ancient word of revelation. Evidently it has a fundamental signifi-cance for the theology of man and theology of the body. Ed Cecil, Respect Life Committee *Yahwist – is unique in emphasizing a close relationship between humans and the soil. Many representations of that fact are found in Gn 2:4, 3:24, 3:17 and 3:19. By all means look up and read the biblical verses. Your heart will be delighted with the information.

This bulletin is completely provided without charge through the advertisements on the back covers. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind

generosity. Our sponsor of the week is:

Home Health Services

We welcome all new families to the Hardin County area and offer a quality education where students can

grow academically, spiritually, and socially. Please visit us at 401 Robinbrooke Blvd. , Elizabethtown, KY

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SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARISH LIFE

SAINT VINCENT de PAUL OUTREACH

ALL YOUR DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

We currently need the following:

Peanut Butter, Jelly and Canned Tuna

PARISH LIFE

Shake that “Cabin Fever”! St. Vincent De Paul Store is looking for volunteer helpers.

Come in, join your friends, and make new friends. Stop by our location at 1011 N Mulberry Street,

or call for an appointment at 270-360-0200.

Eucharistic Ministers Needed for Homebound and Hospital Due to recent turnovers I am in need of

Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound, Nursing Homes, and Hospital. This is a

great ministry! You can become, as Matthew Kelly says, “The Best Version of Yourself” as you help others receive the

body of Christ! If you can help, please email me at karl@drerup.us. God Bless, Deacon Karl

Saint James Catholic School is currently looking to

fill a few coaching positions for the 2018-19 season:

Head Golf Coach

Head (7th-8th Grade) Girls Basketball Coach

Head (7th-8th Grade) Boys Basketball Coach

To apply please email a cover letter, resume

and three professional references to:

Brandon Vincent

bvincent@sjschoolonline.org

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY SUNDAY, MARCH 4

FAITH FORMATION

Please join us for Family

Faith Formation this week.

Students will go to class-

room and parents will meet

in large group.

RCIA will meet Tuesday,

March 6, 6:30-8:00 pm at

Saint James School. Our

focus will be,

“Prep for 2nd Scrutiny”

1st years: No Class today! Pray for those attending Capture My Heart!

2nd years: Please keep working on your service opportuni t ies! Watch for service ideas on Remind or e -mail. Next class: NEXT Sunday, March 11th 1:30 -3:00 in the Rodney Thomas Room! Attendance

of these meeting needs to be a priority.

Please pray for the teens that are attending the Capture My Heart retreat this weekend!

Once again we will have Vespers during Lent. The liturgy will

take place on Saturdays at 4:30 PM, before the 5:00 PM

Mass, beginning Saturday, February 17, and continuing

through Saturday, March 24. You are invited to make this

beautiful sung liturgy a part of your Lenten observance.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

WORSHIP

Date Sat. 3/10

Sun. 3/11

Sun. 3/11 Sun. 3/11

Mass 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Celebrant Fr. Casey

Fr. Casey

Fr. Martin Fr. Martin

Homilist Fr. Casey

Fr. Casey

Fr. Casey Fr. Casey

Celebrant/ Homilist Schedule at Saint James

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES

NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURES

Please note: Presider and Homilist schedule are subject to change.

+VOCATION VIEW+

The Lord will come when we least expect him. Is he

knocking now, asking us to serve as a priest or

religious? (Luke 12:49-53)

Fourth Sunday of Lent

First Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23

Second Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10

Gospel: John 3:14-21

Third Sunday of Lent

First Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Gospel: John 2:13-25

When Jesus drives the money changers and animal

vendors from the Temple, the Jews demand a sign to

prove his authority. They do not have the faith to see

what is in front of them. Later, when Jesus dies and

is risen, his disciples remember his words, and they

understand and believe. Do we have the faith to see

what is revealed right in front of us, in this

Eucharist?

Bulletin Deadline 10:00 a.m. Thursday, the week before publication.

Please email items to: lpoverstreet@stjames-etown.org

What: 2nd Annual Saint James

Catholic Church Men’s Retreat

Who: Men of Saint James Parish & School

When: April 13-15, 2018

Where: Bethany Retreat House, Dickson, TN

Fee: $175*, Private Room, Home-cooked Meals

*If needed, scholarships are available. Contact Father

Martin Linebach at frmlinebach@stjames-etown.org

For more information or to register

call the parish office at 270-765-6268

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF

SAINT JOSEPH

Communion Minister Formation sessions

March 5, 2018

Mondays, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Location: St. Ignatius Church, White Mills

7786 Sonora-Hardin Springs Rd

White Mills, KY 42788

Reminder! Shepherds of Bethlehem will be selling Holy Land gift items after Masses next weekend

The local singing group, "Testify", will present a Lenten

program of music and prayer on the subject of

"suffering." The program will be held on Sunday,

March 4, at 4:00 pm at St. Brigid Catholic Church in

Vine Grove, KY, followed by a potluck.

PARISH LIFE

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY SUNDAY, MARCH 4

Resisting Happiness

The Stewardship Committee would like

to express a heartfelt thank you all those

who participated in reading Resisting

Happiness during our stewardship

renewal. Whether you read it on your own, were one of

the 175 parishioners who participated in a chat or you

hosted a book chat, we hope that it was beneficial to you

in some way and transitioned you easily into the Lenten

season. We have heard many inspiring stories about

how the book affected those who spent time with it. If

you would like share a short reflection on your personal

experience with Resisting Happiness, we would love to hear it

and share it with the entire parish if you allow. You may

submit reflections to jmoran@stjames-etown.org.

Stewardship Incentive Winners!

Congratulations to parishioners Martha Clark and

Venita Portman who won the stewardship

incentives this year. Martha was the winner of the

drawing for those who had turned in their

stewardship card by February 12 and she chose the

$200 Kroger gift card. Venita won the drawing for

those who signed up for EFT and she chose the

Louisville Zoo package. Enjoy your prizes!

Please Return Your Stewardship Forms

Take a moment to find your 2018-19 stewardship

form, complete it and return to the parish office. As

we look toward setting the parish budget for next

year, it is important that we know parishioner

stewardship intentions. Thank you in advance for

your quick response to this request. If you did not

receive a form or would like another copy, you can

pick one up in the parish office or find it at

https://www.stjames-etown.org/stewardship/ Thank

you to all those who have turned in your forms!

“To those who sold doves he said, “Take these out of

here, and stop making my Father’s house a

marketplace.” John 2:16

Does my use of my time, talent, and treasure reflect my

true priorities? In other words, do I have a marketplace

mentality -- me centered? or, do I have a stewardship

mentality – other centered?

2018 Catholic Relief Services Collection

Next weekend, the parish will take up The Catholic

Relief Services Collection. This collection helps six

Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to

struggling communities and to work toward peace

and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers

and sisters here and around the world. Please

prayerfully consider how you can support the

collection, Learn more at:

www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Forever Young Club

We will meet on Tuesday, March 13th in

the Rodney Thomas Room at 6:00 PM.

The Meal provided by the club will consist

of corned beef, cabbage, new potatoes, carrots, rye and

white bread, and sweet tea. Members should bring

fruits, desserts, and an entrée if you don’t want corned

beef. We will play bingo or have a program. All seniors

are invited.

Lenten Fish Fry

Available March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Council Hall

1851 Leitchfield Rd, Elizabethtown, KY

Menu: Fish, Shrimp or Frog Legs, Hushpuppies, Slaw, French Fries,

Bread, Soft Drink, and DessertAdult Plate (12 and up) $10.00

Child Plate (11 and younger) $5.00 Carry-outs Available Council 1455

PARISH LIFE

STEWARDSHIP

Knights of Columbus Council #1455 & Riasok

Shrine Club’s 53rd Annual Brotherhood Banquet,

benefiting Kosair Charities, will be held Saturday

March 17th at Pritchard Community Center.

Doors open @ 6:00 PM, Dinner begins @ 7:00

PM Tickets are $30 per person, $60 per couple.

Reserved Tables of eight (8) are available. A live auction, silent

auction, and items offered via a “spin of the wheel” will take place

after the meal. Entertainment by Big Black Cadillac follows the

auction. For dinner tickets contact either Tom Clark @ 70.765.5997

(Clark Jewelers) or John Hartlage @ 270.505.5522. Raffle item this

year is a HD 55 inch LG Smart TV with Blu-Ray player. Raffle tickets

are $10 and are available from any Knights of Columbus member.