Theology on Tap in Owensboro will take place on Monday, August 14th from 6:00-8:30pm at Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant at 2845 W. Parrish Avenue. It is open to young adults ages 18-39 and all faith traditions are welcome. The topic of this evening will be "Why Hail Mary? How Mary Brings Us Closer to Christ" Guest speaker is Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB, President-Rector of St. Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology.
NOTE: The restaurant will have a number of beverages to choose from, including alcohol; guests 21+ are free to drink or not drink. Theology on Tap does not promote drinking, but seeks to meet your adults where they are -- and many enjoy gathering at bars and restaurants to socialize. This event is sponsored by the Diocese of Owensboro's Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
RELIGIOUS ED NEWS
Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 16th at 6:45pm for any child in the city and county schools. This is for Kindergarten to Grade 8. We will have registration on this night and the students will attend their first get acquainted class. If you have questions, please contact Sr. Rosanne at the Parish Office at (270) 684-6888
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS LISTENING SESSION
Our Lady of Lourdes, Wednesday, August 16th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Bishop William Medley wants to hear from you! Join him for a listening session for the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The theme this year is, "Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment." This is an opportunity to have your voice make it straight to the Pope's ears as Bishop Medley will compile input from these listening sessions to submit to Pope Francis.
CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT
The 7th Annual Ohio Valley Corn Hole Championship will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 18th & 19th at the Owensboro Convention Center. Doors open at 5:30pm on Friday and 8:30am on Saturday.
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped taling to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the August program beginning with a weekend on August 18-20, 2017 call the Family Life Office at (270) 852-8346 or email felliott3232@yahoo.com or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org
SISTERS OF CHARITY OF NAZARETH
“SUPER RAFFLE”
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are holding a “Super Raffle” with a grand prize of $20,000, second prize of $5,000 and third prize of $1,000. The drawing is on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Raffle tickets are $20.00 each. Only 3,500 raffle tickets will be sold. All proceeds will go towards the support of the SCN ministries here in the United States and around the world in Belize, Botswana, India and Nepal. You can join us for a live webcast if the “Super Raffle” drawing on Friday August 25, 2017 beginning at 12:45 p.m.
Know, always, of our gratitude to you for all of your past support! So, now don’t delay! Get your raffle tickets today! Remember, only 3,500 tickets will be sold. For more information on how to obtain your raffle tickets, please call 1-502-348-1586 or 1-502-348-1578 or go to our website at www.scnfamily.org
PRECIOUS BLOOD GOLF SCRAMBLE
We are going to have a Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 26th at Panther Creek Golf Course. Play will begin at 8:00am. Players pay for their golf and cart. There are no additional charges. Players should contact Danny Triplett at (270) 993-2866 or Katie Rudy at (270) 314-8028 to sign up. We need to know how many players we will have to make sure we have enough Tee times.
Join women from around the Diocese of Owensboro for a Women's Retreat at Kentucky Dam Village on August 25th & 26th, 2017. This is an opportunity to be spiritually and emotionally refreshed. Speakers are Hallie Lord and Cyndi Spivey. Bishop William F. Medley will be on hand for Mass Saturday morning. Register for $40
Join us on Sunday, August 27th after the 8:00am and 10:30am Masses for a Pancake Breakfast in the Parish Hall. Donations accepted! All proceeds will go to help out our youth with their NCYC Trip to Indianapolis in November
WELCOME TO NEW FAMILIES
On Thursday, August 31st the parish will host a New Family Welcome Gathering in the Rectory at 6:30pm for families who registered in our parish April through July of 2017. Please RSVP by emailing Fr. Suneesh at suneesh.mathew@pastoral.org or call the Parish Office at (270) 684-6888
Famil & Social Life Committee members, please text or call Kristie Meserve (270) 302-1397 about bringing finger food and helping that night.
CHOIR
The Fall Choir season begins on Wednesday, September 6th at 6:45pm. If you like to sing, we'd love to have you join us. Contact Ray Jones at (270) 685-4032 for more information
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph invite the public to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on the second Sunday of each month from 4:00-5:00pm at the Motherhouse Chapel (located 12 miles west of Owensboro, KY on Hwy 56). Adoration concludes with evening prayer. Upcoming dates are September 10th and October 8th. The Ursuline Sisters also have Adoration that is open to the public on Fridays from 3:00-5:00pm
50+ AND GOING STRONG!
Wouldn't you like this said about you? Learn how to be the best version of you, healthier, active, and enjoying your Golden Years. Participate in the Aging Mastery Program starting September 12, 2017, 1:30-3:00pm at St. Stephen Cathedral in the Undercroft of the Church. The program will meet for 10 weeks and will include ways to make small changes that will have a big impact on your health, financial security and overall well-being. A non-refundable deposit of $30 is required with registration. For additional information contact: Richard Murphy at (270) 315-7897
PARISH ANNIVERSARY COOKOUT- Sunday, September 24th
Games start at 3:00pm, Eat at 5:00pm
PARISH BUNCO NIGHT - Saturday, October 21st
PARISH TRUNK OR TREAT - Sunday, October 29th at 4:00pm
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE - Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00pm
NCYC (NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE)
This year's NCYC will be held November 16-18, in Indianapolis for any high school youth wishing to attend. We need to know how many of our youth will be attending. Please let Sr. Rosanne know ASAP (email: rosanne31843@gmail.com or call the Parish Office at (270) 684-6888)
THANKSGIVING MASS - Wednesday, November 22nd at 6:00pm
