Individual Confessions 4:00 - 4:45pm on Saturday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also celebrated during Adoration every Wednesday evening 5:00pm - 5:45pm
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Communal anointing is also celebrated on the last Wednesday of each month during evening Mass. Any parishioner who is ill may request anointing by calling Fr. Suneesh at the Parish Office or email suneesh.mathew@pastoral.org
COMMUNAL ROSARY Saturday, 4:30pm, Sunday 7:30am & 10:00am Questions, contact Mary June Cecil (502) 939-3633
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Persons wishing to inquire about the Catholic Faith are invited to call any member of the pastoral staff for information. The RCIA meets on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm Sr. Rosanne directs RCIA
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Couples wishing to share their lives with one another in Christian Marriage are asked to call Fr. Suneesh at the Parish Office (270) 684-6888 or email suneesh.mathew@pastoral.org to arrange for marriage preparation. The first appointment must be scheduled at least 6 months before the proposed date of marriage.
INFANT BAPTISMS
Parents call Sr. Rosanne at the Parish Office or email rosanne3143@gmail.com for an appointment prior to child's baptism.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (K-12)
Wednesday evenings at 6:45pm. Contact Sr. Rosanne to register
OWENSBORO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (K-12)
Register with the Catholic Schools Office at (270) 686-8896
Call Fr. Suneesh at the Parish Office or email suneesh.mathew@pastoral.org. It's often a simple matter of making a good Confession.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
Hospital / Nursing Home - Please notify the Parish Office upon admission of a family member into any hospital or nursing home.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Any parishioner who is ill may request the Sacrament of Anointing by calling the Parish Office. Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally during Mass on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
COMMUNION
Any homebound parishioner wishing to receive Communion is asked to call the Parish Office
TRIBUNAL EXPLAINS
Question: Is a divorced person excommunicated from the Church?
Answer: Absolutely not. A divorced person who remains single remains in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, §1649)
Question: Is a divorced and remarried (civilly) Catholic person excommunicated from the Church?
Answer: If a divorced person remarries contrary to the teachings of the Church, he/she is still invited to participate in the public prayer of the Church, worship with the community at Mass and participate in other spiritual and social functions in the Church. Such a person, however, CANNOT receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist until his/her marital status is clarified in the Church. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, §1650, §1651)
The Office of the Diocesan Tribunal is a ministry designed to help individuals in the healing process by seeking clarification with regard to their marriage. If you have questions, please contact the Tribunal at (270) 683-1545 or Tribunal@pastoral.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
The Catholic Schools Office for the Diocesee has launched official Facebook and Instagram accounts. Their goal is to "spread the Good News" as well as increase awareness of the 17 Catholic schools around the diocese. Please follow them and encourage others to do so!
Simply tell the SCRIP volunteer your family name is “Precious Blood.”
Buy GameStop, iTunes, Starbucks, Ozone LaserTag, ProNails, Legends, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Arby’s, Colby’s, Kohls, Macy’s, Briarpatch, Dairy Queen, Cheddars, Culvers, Hallmark, Meijer, Miller House, Sammy’s Auto Wash, and the list goes on.
Some of our local merchants give up to 20% and Precious Blood Parish will receive three quarters of that at the end of the school year. If you do not already purchase SCRIP for your family or friends, we invite you to call the OCS SCRIP Office at 270-852-8033 with any questions you might have!
SCRIP Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Closed on Wed.). The SCRIP Office is located at Owensboro Catholic High School!
Remember to tell them your family name is “PreciousBlood”!
If you are going to be a new student at OCMS or OCHS and you are not coming from a Catholic Middle School or a Catholic Elementary School, we would like to get to know you better. We will need to schedule an interview with you and your parents/guardians prior to you enrolling.
After your interview, the school site will notify you if you are accepted. At that point in time, you can begin online registration, applying for tuition assistance, etc. OCS Central Office employees can help you through each step. Contact us at (270) 686-8896
CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL
The Cathedral Preschool is now offering After School Care for students enrolled at the preschool! Cathedral Preschool has been serving families with children 3, 4, and 5 years old since 1986. We are a loving, learning center where your child will be enriched and engaged in preparation for kindergarten. You don't want to miss out on attending our 5 STAR school. Call us today at (270) 926-1652 for a tour or to get additional information about registration.
CATHEDRAL 5-STAR PRESCHOOL!!!
The Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Department for Community Based Services, Division of Child Care and the Kentucky Department of Education certify that Cathedral Preschool has earned a 5 Star rating by meeting the standards for Level Five in the Kentucky All STARS Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System.
* Family and Community Engagement
* Staff Qualifications
* Professional Development Classroom
* Instructional Quality Administration
* Leadership Practices and an Early Childhood (on site)
* Environmental Rating along with the rating of 5 stars we will receive funds from the Commonwealth!
If you have a child that will be 3, 4 or 5 years old by August 1st and would like to enroll, please contact Cathedral Preschool to request a registration packet at (270) 926-1652 or email pam.weafer@pastoral.org
OCS RELEASE VIDEO
A video celebrating the Owensboro Catholic School System. Faith integrated with academics creates an educational system that's great for the family, the Church, the community and for business! Preparing Leaders | Achievers | Believers - Video link: https://owensborocatholic.org/video/
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE OFFICE E-NEWSLETTER
The Diocesan Marriage & Family Office has created an E-Newsletter that contains marriage and family life related information, events and advice. To sign-up to receive this newsletter please visit our webpage: owensborodiocese.org/family-life
and click on the subscribe button on the left.
DIOCESAN EMAIL NEWSLETTER
The Office of Communications for the Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce the launch of a monthly e-mail newsletter! This newsletter will include brief and informative content to keep our parishioners and friends in the Diocese (and beyond) up-to-date on the Catholic failth and aware of upcoming events. Find news you may have missed, links to videos and picture galleries, and resources to assist you in living out your faith in a digital world. This e-mail newsletter will arrive in your inbox betwen the publishing of our newpaper, the Western Kentucky Catholic. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/bF4ZtX
MARRIAGE HELP
Retrouvaille (retro-vi) is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don't know how to change the situation or even how to communicate this with their spouse. This program has helped thousands of couples who are experiencing difficulties in their marriage. This program can help you too.
For confidential information call the Family Life Office at (270) 683-1545 or visit www.retrouvaille.org
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
The safety of our children is the responsibility of every Christian. Anyone aware of the abuse of a person under the age of eighteen is required by law to report this to the proper state authorities or the KY Child Abuse Hotline toll free 1-877-KYSAFE1; (1-877-597-2331). To report to the diocese abuse by church personnel (paid/volunteer) either past or present, call Louanne Payne, Pastoral Assistance Coordinator at this confidential phone line; (270) 852-8380 or Nuria Elizondo, Pastoral Assistance Coordinator (Spanish) at (270) 880-8360.
The Diocese of Owensboro's sexual abuse policy is available at the Parish Office and on the diocesan web site: https://owensborodiocese.org/safe
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
No one should have to live with abuse, and the Diocese of Owensboro, in keeping with the laws of Kentucky and of the Church, encourages any victim of sexual abuse to make the abuse known by contacting local law enforcement (911), the Child Protection Hotline 1-877-KYSAFE (1-877-597-2331 toll free) or contact your local Commonwealth Attorney. If the abuse involves Church personnel, either paid or volunteer, please also contact the Diocese's Pastoral Assistance Coordinator at the confidential phone line: (270) 852-8380, to make a report and begin the healing process. The diocese's commitment to combat sexual abuse concerns can be noted in its revised sexual abuse policy, effective July 1st, 2014, which can be found in the Parish Office as well as on the diocesan website, www.rcdok.org/safe