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394 N HWY 259 · HARDINSBURG KY 40143
September 30, 2018 - Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Office:
dear Padre
Phone: 270-756-2356 The older I get, the more distracted I
Fax: 270-756-2099 become by crying babies at Mass.
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00am - Noon, 1:00 - 3:00pm Sometimes I leave Mass so irritated that I
Email: stromuald@bbtel.com wonder what benefit is gained in going at
www.stromuald.org
all.
Pastoral Staff:
Pastor, Father Tony Jones At the movies, the opera, or some other formal live performance, a
Email: tony.jones@pastoral.org crying infant is regarded as persona non grata. But the Eucharist is
Deacon, Tony Anthony a family event, not a theatrical one. Children should feel welcomed
Administrative Asst, Jane Haynes at Mass. After all, Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not
CRE: Adult, Rosa Hockenberry prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as
CRE: RCIA, Marie Rose these” (Mark 10:14).
CRE: 7-12, Gayle Poole
CRE: K-6, Kim Brumfield
While small children may belong at Mass, it should also be
Pastoral Council: acknowledged that certain courtesies apply when crowds gather to
Janet Bland, Joellen McGary pray in the house of the Lord. Parents may consider sitting at the
Chris Brumfield, Danny O’Reilly end of a pew for a quick exit to minimize disruption when a child
Gera Jarboe, Pam Pollock needs immediate attention. When a child is of a certain age,
Harry Mattingly, Mark Rhodes parents may consider taking advantage of parish nurseries or
designated cry rooms in churches on a temporary basis, if
St. Romuald available.
Interparochial School:
Phone: 270-756-5504 By the same token, impatient parishioners (and preachers) should
www.stromualdschool.org be sensitive to the needs of parents, who admirably desire
Principal, Rob Cox participation in the family celebration and weekly nourishment by
Christ’s word and sacrament—temporary toddler temper tantrums
School Board notwithstanding. “Be still and know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:11)
Representatives: is a divine invitation to worshipers of all ages. —Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR
Jamie Barr, Amy Flood,
Jennifer Payne
Masses for the Week Worship and Sacrament
October 1st - 7th Anointing of the Sick: Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with the
parish community every first Wednesday at 5:00 pm Mass. Yet,
Mon 8:00 am NO MASS anytime, anointing is available for illness, preparation for surgery
Tues 1:00 pm NO MASS (Extended Care) or for recovery, by calling Fr Tony.
Wed 5:00 pm NO MASS Baptism: Congratulations on the birth of your child! Your Church
Thurs 9:30 am NO MASS (Medco) Family is excited about your family growing and our family
growing! We look forward to celebrating your child’s baptism!
Fri 9:00 am NO MASS Preparation for new parents or those new to the parish is held by
Sat 5:00 pm St. Romuald Parishioners appointment. Call Fr Tony.
Sun 7:00 am Rodney Mercer (AM) Marriage: Congratulations on your engagement! Your Church
10:00 am Brenda Monin (BM) Family wishes to help you fully prepare spiritually and walk with
you into this lifetime commitment to each other. In order to allow
sufficient time, couples must contact the parish office at least 6
Stewardship of Finance
months before the anticipated wedding date.
Confession/Reconciliation: Every Wednesday 4:00-4:45 pm;
every Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm, every first Saturday after 8:00 am
September 16th Collection Mass, or anytime by simply asking or calling Fr Tony for
Sunday Collection ......................................$8,548.82 appointment.
Children .......................................................... $0.00
Building Fund .............................................. $105.00 Visitation of the Sick: Please notify Father or the office upon
admission of a family member into nursing homes or hospital.
Often we rely upon word from the family about illnesses of a
September 23rd Collection member. Please call.
Sunday Collection ......................................$7,617.50
Children .......................................................... $1.00 RCIA: Interested in the Catholic Faith? The RCIA process is a
Building Fund ................................................ $30.00 "spiritual journey" that fully initiates those who are not baptized or
who have baptism from another tradition and wish to join fully the
Parish Financial Summary Catholic Church. Classes are offered through the year
July-August, 2018 culminating at Easter! Please call the office for details!
Total Income $87,700 Membership in the Parish: Welcome to all new families or
Total Expenses $86,200 persons moving into our parish. We are glad that you are joining
$ 1,500 the parish community. We want to visit with you and help you
Thank you for your financial stewardship! settle into the church. Please register in the parish office as soon
as possible.
Ministers of the Liturgy - October 6th & 7th
Eucharistic Lectors Ushers Servers Rosary Music
Ministers Leaders Ministers
5:00 pm Volunteer Lynn Tuell C-Davye Duggins* Aubrey Tabor Karen Shannon
Volunteer Brenda Wheatley C-Carroll Whitfill Lily Tabor Huddleston
S-Danny O’Reilly
S-Stefan Cesarz
7:00 am Amelia Anthony Janet Board C-Don Payne* Andrew Carwile Crystal
Tiffany Davenport C-Bobby Joe Rhodes Luke Carwile Greenwell
S-Doug Flood
S-Jeff Rhodes
10:00 am Joellen McGary Suzanne Rose C-Joey Walz* Parker Davis Sandy Deacon Tony
Rhonda Walz Danny Shain C-Noah Matthews Tyler Davis Horsley
Tabetha Walz S-Bill Monin
Rosa Hockenberry S-Justin Brown
Radio Minister: Chuck Robbins Children’s Liturgy: NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY
2 Welcome to St. Romuald Catholic ChurchParish News and Events
. Parents of St. Romuald School
If you are Students: A makeup meeting
willing to serve will be held on October 14th
on a RCIA after the 10:00 am Mass for any
refreshment parents who miss the meeting
on September 15th & 16th.
team one time between November 2018 -
May 2019, please call Marie Rose at 756-
2356 or 270-617-0538 to be placed on the
Grades 7-12 Religious Education
schedule. We need you!! Thank you for 2018-2019 Calendar
volunteering for this ministry!!!
October 14, 2018 Class from 11:30-2
RCIA Refreshment Team for Oct 3: November 4, 2018 Outdoor Movie at 6:30
Anne O’Reilly, Kathy Kiper, Missy
Masterson November 11, 2018 Class from 11:30-2
RCIA Refreshment Team for Oct 10:
Jennifer Roberts, Maria Flood, Rita December 2, 2018 Class and service
Whitfill
11:30-2
Thanks to Gail Pollock, Dorothy Payne, Jennifer
Payne and Dolores Mattingly, Joellen McGary,
Carolyn Wilcheck for providing refreshments for
RCIA! ATTENTION LECTORS: We will
be ordering Lector Workbooks
soon. If you need one please call
“...Come, follow me.” (Mark 10:21) the office as soon as possible so
2018-2019 Disciples Response Fund we can order the amount we
The 2018-2019 Disciples Response Fund need.
campaign has begun with a mailing to all
registered parishioners from Bishop Medley. All
are asked to give generously in support of the This Week at St. Romuald
important items funded by your contributions.
Mon NO MASS
Support of the work of our Diocese is
1:00 pm Blue Army Rosary
important. There are many things that even the
largest parishes cannot do on their own. For 5:00 pm Dave Ramsey Finance Peace Class
example, the Disciples Response Fund puts 7:00 pm Al-Anon
money into an endowment for the care of Tues 1:00 pm No Mass (Extended Care)
retired priests. Also, the fund assists with the
expenses for the education of our seminarians 4:00 pm Rosary
and provides operating income and scholarship 6:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul
funds for the Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp. Wed 5:00 pm No Mass
Your gift to the 2018 DRF will make it possible 6:00 pm RCIA
for us to accompany others on their journey of Thur 9:30 am No Mass (Medco)
faith. Fri 9:00 am No Mass
September 30, 2018 - Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3Around and About
Pray to end abortion: Join other Catholics and Knights of Columbus
those from other faiths that gather each Saturday at
2nd and Market in Louisville from 7:00-8:00 am (EST)
to pray for families entering the abortion clinic. Many Food for Families: The Knights of Columbus
children have been saved and mothers spared future
grief by this prayer action and support. With God, all wants to thank everyone who supported the Food for
things are possible! Archbishop Kurtz is known to Families Drive. We collected almost 300 lbs. of food
show up and pray with everyone too! at St Romuald, St Mary and St Anthony Parishes. On
behalf of St Anthony’s Food Bank and the Good
Samaritan, thank you.
Abortion Update: Last week 65 women went into
EMW Clinic for abortions at 2nd and Market Street in
Louisville. Please pray to end abortion. FOOTBALL FRENZY.
Once again the Kentucky Knights of Columbus are
selling Football Frenzy tickets. Membership Card Cost–
Al-Anon Meeting: Mondays 7:00 pm St Romuald Buy 2 Get 1 Free: Membership Card is $10. By
Parish Hall. Come find support and understanding to purchasing the Membership Card, the card holder is
recover a sense of serenity in your life. automatically entered into the Football Frenzy Game.
By purchasing two membership cards you can go to
www.footballsweeps.com/FREE to get a FREE third
Readings for the Week ticket! Free Tickets) will be emailed to you (while
supplies last, valid until 10/24/2018. Contact a KofC
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Member or Pat O’Reilly at 270-617-0754 to get your
ticket(s).
Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 The Kentucky Knights of Columbus over the last few
years have disbursed over $40K to charity; we have
Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; supported Stewards of Appalachia, the Wheelchair
Mt 18:1-5, 10 Program and Food for the Poor to name a few.
Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15;
Lk 9:57-62 BECOME A KNIGHT:
Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1- “Why Join the Knights of Columbus?” We covered
12 Lead with Faith, Protect your Family and to Server
Others and the now the final part “Defend Your
Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, Values”. Defend the faith. Defend the truth. As a
13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 member of the Knights of Columbus, your voice is
joined with 1.9 million fellow members. You receive
Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, tools and resources to stay informed, take action, and
91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 support local, national, and international efforts on
issues that are important to you. The Catholic faith is
Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; worth defending, and with the Knights you never act
Mk 10:2-16 [2-12] alone. As a member you:
· Stand up for the unborn and the dignity of all human
life
· Fight for religious liberty and our persecuted
Scripture Sunday|Favorite brothers and sisters in the Middle East
Verses from Psalms · Join in our ongoing work in support of the Church
Deep within the heart of every man is a call to live
with purpose and meaning; a call to lead, to protect,
Sunday, October 14 is Scripture Sunday and this year to serve and to defend.
the focus will be the Psalms. We are asking Men today need a band of brothers – other Catholic
parishioners to send in their favorite verse(s) from the men to share in that call, who walk together on the
Book of Psalms and share WHY it is their favorite. journey towards something better.
Responses will be posted on the diocesan website, YOU ARE BORN A MAN, YOU BECOME A KNIGHT.
Join today. Visit KofC.org/JoinUs or contact James
owensborodiocese.org. Be sure to include your name O’Reilly at 270-617-0754, Hardinsburg Council 2499
and parish and send to Elaine Robertson, Director of
Faith Formation, We will be having a Membership Drive on the 14th of
elaine.robertson@pastoral.org.
Welcome to St. Romuald Catholic Church 4Sunday, Sep 30, 2018 higher source.
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TODAY'S READINGS: Job 9:1-12, 14-16; Luke 9:57-62 (457).
Religion shouldn’t scare you “[God] does great things past finding out, marvelous things
Talk of hellfire was motivating in earlier beyond reckoning.”
generations. If it’s a choice between eternal
flames or fear of the Lord, what sane person Thursday, Oct 04, 2018
wouldn’t take the high road? These days, we MEMORIAL OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI
seem to be post-hell and past fear. It’s difficult for Extreme makeover
some of us to find the proper motivation to live justly, especially “Repair my church,” said the voice of God to Francis of Assisi,
when it requires an uncomfortable amount of sacrifice. So who was praying in the dilapidated church of St. Damian.
here’s a fear worth fearing: hurting the one we love most. We Francis got to work, immediately cleaning and repairing and
say we love God; God cherishes the vulnerable and the poor. restoring that disheveled building. It took him a while to realize
Pray for, share with, and raise your voice for those in need. God had greater plans for Francis’ repair and reform
TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark
movement than just one tiny chapel. But we can learn from
9:38-43, 45, 47-48 (137). “You have lived on earth in luxury
and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of Francis. When God’s call comes, we don’t have to understand
slaughter.” it completely. We would do well to get busy tending to the
challenges right in front of us: at home, on the job, in the
neighborhood, and in the church.
Monday, Oct 01, 2018 TODAY'S READINGS: Job 19:21-27; Luke 10:1-12 (458). "The
MEMORIAL OF THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN, harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.”
DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
God is in the details Friday, Oct 05, 2018
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-97), also known as the “little
flower of Jesus,” entered a convent at the tender age of 15 and Big cities, bright light of the world
only lived to 24. She lived with the kind of childlike innocence The biblical towns of Tyre and Sidon might bring to mind some
that Jesus praises in today’s gospel, as evidenced in her modern-day big cities: prosperous, bustling, cosmopolitan—
autobiography, Story of a Soul, which is filled with insight and and spiritually hungry. Early in Jesus’ ministry people from
charm. Thérèse believed in doing simple things with great care these distant port cities heard about the things Jesus was
and love. “To pick up a pin with love can convert a soul,” she doing and, though they were in some sense outsiders, they
said, as she fulfilled her humble chores. As you go about your responded with more enthusiasm than many of those who
daily routine today, try to do one small thing with great love— were closer to Jesus. Jesus held up these “pagan” cities as
who knows whose soul you may end up touching! models of what was possible when people react out of a
TODAY'S READINGS: Job 1:6-22; Luke 9:46-50 (455). “For the genuine desire for spiritual nourishment. Respond to the
one who is least among all of you is the one who is the gospel with enthusiasm, and your spirit will be rewarded.
greatest." TODAY'S READINGS: Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Luke 10:13-16
(459). “If the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done
in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented.”
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2018
MEMORIAL OF THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS
Someone to watch over me Saturday, Oct 06, 2018
MEMORIAL OF BRUNO, PRIEST
According to Catholic tradition, everyone has a personal angel
guarding their bodily and spiritual well-being. “Beside each Silence is golden
believer,” said the fourth-century theologian and bishop Saint Maybe because Saint Bruno (1030-1101) led such an active
Basil, “stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading life—nearly 20 years a teacher at the prestigious cathedral
[them] to life”—and he should know, having been called the school in Reims, France; joining Pope Gregory VII to
“revealer of heavenly mysteries”! Guardian angels remind you denounce the decadence of bishops who acted more like royal
that you are always in the presence of God and should act princes than the Prince of Peace; helping depose the violent
accordingly. They also remind you that God is with others, aristocratic Archbishop Manassess—this celebrated priest and
whom you should treat accordingly. chancellor resigned his church positions, gave away his
TODAY'S READINGS: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 (456); Matthew money, and retired with six companions to a hermitage.
18:1-5, 10 (650). "See that you do not despise one of these Though nudged to become a bishop himself, at the urging of
little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always his former pupil Pope Urban II, Bruno and friends went on
look upon the face of my heavenly Father.” living together in silence, founding the Carthusian order of
monks. Bruno reminds us that the more chaotic our life
becomes, the more we need to balance it with silence.
Wednesday, Oct 03, 2018 TODAY'S READINGS: Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Luke 10:17-24
Science in service of the sacred (460). “Although you have hidden these things from the wise
An appreciation of science does not detract from our sense of and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.”
wonder and awe at the mystery and beauty of the universe.
Rather it enhances our understanding of how “all things work
together for the good”: from the tiniest invisible particles to the
vast forces that govern galaxies. As the Catechism of the
Catholic Church says, “Science and technology are precious
resources” that benefit humanity. Yet “by themselves they
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service of the human person. To discern that, we look to a Bible.
September 30, 2018 - Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY
We Pray For:
Frank Adkins, Charles Alloway, Keith Androski, Frank Baker,
Baby Barr, Roy Bennett, Pat Bland, Debbie Bowlds, Becky
Brown, Ava Bruner, Juanita Burch, Kathy Burns, Mike Clark,
Anna Carrico, Elias R. Carter, Ashley Carwile, Donnie
Claycomb, H.L. DeJarnette, Pat Driskell, Debbie Dubree, Davye Duggins,
Sammy Duggins, Glenda Farris, Tessa Farris, Bonnie Gail Fentress, Ginny
Flood, Don Ford, Dorothy Greenwell, Linda Greenwood, The Henry Family,
Austin Harris, Kay Harris, JoAnn Henning, Patricia Miller Henning, Joe Hess,
Kitty Himmelhaver, Bill Hinton, Jacqueline Huddleston, Mary Hurt, Robert
Jackey, Alfred Jarboe, Joe Jarboe, Virginia Jeffries, Mary Ann Johnson, Ashley
Jones, Becky Keenan, David Lane, Daniel Lewis, Rebecca Logsdon, Mary Ann
Flood Lynch, Jim Mattingly, Jude Mattingly, Janie Maysey, Bevan Michael
Miller, Joe Miller, Richard Miller, Joe & Sharon Morgan, Anna Christine Mundt,
Eddie O’Bryan, Joe Oelze, Patsy Oelze, Janet O’Reilly, Peggy Phillips, Jason
Pirtle, Bobby Potts, Joan & Tom Powers, Marilyn Preher, Joe Priest, Mary Jo
Rankin, Rita Roach, Kimberly Rolen, Suzanne Rose, Darcy Satterly, Dale GOSPEL MEDITATION
Severs, Max Sharp, Bob Smith, Deborah Sue Stevens, Casey Sturgeon, Pam
Sturgeon, Adalee Taul, Gina Thornsberry, Rufus Tivitt, Pat Watkins, Raymond September 30, 2018
Wethington, Charles Whitehead, Diane Whitney, Darrell Whitfill, Leona
Whitworth, Madelyn Whitworth, Carolyn Wilcheck, Kevin Wilcheck, Tom
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Winchell, Anne Wolfe, Brandy Young Serving in the Armed Forces: Mandie
Adams, Kevin Arnold, Fred Barham, Austin Brown, Timothy Cashen, Ryan
Critchelow, Cody Garst, Parker Findlay, James Hanor, Christian Hansen, Jack
As we go about our days, we necessarily label,
Hayes, Charles Kuhlman, Bradford O’Reilly, Jordan Pate, Jeff Smith, Lane D. classify, and prioritize. What's "in" and what's
Taul, Liana Tindle, Chase Upchurch, Garrett Wadsworth "out" on our priority list? Because humans are
social beings, we tend to do the same thing with
people. We can only invite six people to the
Celebration dinner party. Our young child wants to invite
certain friends to her birthday, but we're keenly
BIRTHDAYS: aware of who the parents are, and the prospect
Lucille Wheatley, October 5th of spending several hours with them is enough
Jean Powers, October 7th to give us pause.
Alvin Mattingly, October 9th In today's Gospel, Jesus' disciples face a
classification problem. They've seen another
person driving out demons in the name of Jesus.
We extend our prayers and sympathy They recognize him, a non-Apostle, as clearly
to the Family of Wade Pile (Billy Pile’s "out." And yet "Jesus replied, 'Do not prevent
brother). You are in are thoughts and him ? whoever is not against us is for us." Jesus
prayers. recognizes real faith in the would-be exorcist. In
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
our own lives, Jesus invites us to recognize
others' good intentions. They should not be cut
off simply because they do not line up with all
JOIN THE FINANCIAL PEACE our personal preferences. What, then, is
deserving of such a fate?
UNIVERSITY CLASS AT "If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off ? if
your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out."
ST. ROMUALD CATHOLIC CHURCH When his listeners blame others, Jesus tends to
pivot the conversation to their own lives. In this
STARTING MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST case, the message is clear. What we really need
6:00 PM to cut out is that which keeps us from Jesus. If
over-commitment causes us to lose patience
with our family, doubt God's providence, and
Coordinator: become consumed with self-reliance, cut
Rosa Hockenberry 270-863-0117 something out. If certain friendships lead us
time after time into gossip and slander, cut it
Tracy Shirley email: out. In today's Gospel, Jesus invites us to live
tracypshirley@gmail.com intentionally in our discipleship. Are we ready?
6 Welcome to St. Romuald Catholic ChurchThe Blue Army organization in our parish is encouraging all to participate in Rosary Coast to Coast on Sunday, October 7th at 3:00 pm Please plan to come pray the Rosary at 3:00 pm in St. Romuald Church or outside, weather permitting. 7 Welcome to St. Romuald Catholic Church
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