Our Clustered Parishes

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday	April 3	8:30 p.m.	St. Brigid	Jefferson & Dorothy Brown	Easter Vigil
Sunday	April 4	9:30 a.m.	St. Brigid	Our Parish Family	Easter Sunday
“	“	7:30 a.m.	St. John	Carroll Vowels	“
	“	11:30 a.m.	St. John	For All Parishioners
Monday	April 5	9:00 a.m.	St. Brigid	Virginia Sherrard	Monday in the Octave of Easter
Wednesday	April 7	6:30 p.m.	St. John	F. J. Thompson	Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
Thursday	April 8	9:00 a.m.	St. Brigid	Willie Wilhelmus Jack Utley	Thursday in the Octave of Easter
Friday	April 9	9:00 a.m.	St. John	Brad French	Friday in the Octave of Easter
Saturday	April 10	7:30 p.m.	St. John	Joe Mac & Annetta Brown	Vigil: 2^nd Sunday of Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday	April 11	9:30 a.m.	St. Brigid	Frank & Julia Thompson	2^nd Sunday of Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday
“	“	11:30 a.m.	St. John	For All Parishioners	“
“	“	6:30 p.m.	St. Brigid	Our Parish Family Gordon & Shirley Staples	“

INFORMATION FOR BOTH PARISHES

Father Dan will be away on vacation from Monday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 21.

Happy Easter: May the hope, joy and peace of Christ be with you and your loved ones throughout this Easter Season.

Confidential Pregnancy and Adoption Counseling – is available at Catholic Charities for women of all ages experiencing untimely pregnancies. A full range of services is provided, including adoptive placement, legal assistance and counseling for individuals, groups, and families. Post abortion counseling is also available. Services are provided regardless of income or marital status. For more information, call Catholic Charities at (502) 637-9786.

Rejoice in Hope – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the Easter season. The hope of Easter reminds us to celebrate our lives as fully redeemed, fully loved, and fully alive human beings, and to reach out to victims and survivors of sexual abuse so that they may have lives of hope and wholeness. For more information on preventing sexual abuse and on victim assistance efforts, visit www.archlou.org/restoryingtrust.

Fulfilling Our Mission – The Hardin/LaRue Service Center of the American Red Cross is offering Fulfilling Our Mission, a basic-level training class for volunteers interested in Disaster Services. The class will be Thursday, April 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Red Cross Office, 205 W. Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown. Anyone planning to attend is asked to register by Monday, April 5. Contact Jerianne Strange at (270) 765-4979 or by e-mail at jeriannes@louisville-redcross.org or mailto:jeriannes@louisville-redcross.org.

Cursillistas – On Tuesday, April 6, there will be an Ultreya held at Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr, Louisville at 7:00 p.m. All Cursillistas and potential candidates and Catholics who are interested in knowing more about the movement are encouraged to attend.

All-U-Can-Eat – North Hardin Lions Club John Quiggins Memorial Pancake, Sausage & Egg Feast to be held Saturday, April 10, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Parkway Elementary School Cafeteria (Logsdon Parkway entrance). The cost is $5.00; children 6 & under eat free.

Yard Sale – Heartland Primary Care Relay For Life Team will be hosting a fund-raising yard sale on Saturday, April 10, from 8:00 a.m. – 2 ;00 p.m. at 2412 Ring Road. Anyone wishing to donate items can contact Denise Cox at 862-2412 or 505-0348, or can drop them off at Heartland Primary Care, 2412 Ring Rd.

ALS: Gail Pike, at 737-2973, is raising funds for Danny Crewz and Joe Wise in a Lou Gehrig’s Disease fundraiser. Contact her for more information.

ALS Fundraiser & Annual Walk: will be held Saturday, April 24, with a BBQ dinner at the Rineyville School. Also the Annual Walk will be on Saturday, May 8, at Papa John’s Corporate Campus at 8:30 a.m. Please contact Kathy Yates for information at 737-7371.

Golf Scramble – Heartland Primary Care Relay For Life Team will be hosting their 4th annual golf scramble at Lincoln Trail Country Club on Saturday, April 17. Shotgun start at 2:00 p.m. Hole sponsorship is $100 with one player free, individual player fees are $50 each player. Team prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Door prizes, food and drinks and much more! Registration deadline in April 14, 2010. Contact Denise Cox at 862-2412 or 505-0348.

The Conventual Franciscans – are offering a Vocation Retreat on April 16-18 for single men, ages 16 – 40, who are interested in learning more about priesthood and brotherhood. Come and experience our fraternity, our prayer life, and our mission as we live the Gospel in today’s world. The retreat is at Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality (near Louisville, KY). It begins Friday evening and ends Sunday by noon. There is no cost for the weekend. For more information please contact Friar Paul Schloemer at, 800-424-9955 or email: franvoc@aol.com.

Archdiocesan Anniversary Mass – On Sunday, April 25, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz will celebrate an Archdiocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for couples celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25 years of marriage in 2010. The celebration will take place at St. Margaret Mary at 2:30 p.m. To register, please call the office no later than Wednesday, April 7, with a total number attending, so the information can be sent to Louisville. Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sunday attire is suggested. Maps will be provided upon request. There will be no reception following the Mass. The Thanksgiving Mass for couples celebrating 30, 40, 50 & 60 or more years will take place October 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. Registration for this Mass will be later in the year. Sign-up sheets will be available at the door or you may call the Parish Office at 877-2461.

The Slowest Two Minutes in Sports – The Little Sisters of the Poor’s 18^th Annual Turtle Derby will be held Sunday, April 25, from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. There will be a chicken dinner (take-out available) at $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 & under. There will be turtle races, bake sale, silent auction, music, Little Treasures, Grandma’s Attic, and raffles (License #0419). Plenty of parking is available. Located behind Norton Audubon Hospital at 15 Audubon Plaza Drive.

Class of 2010 – Tell your favorite graduate how proud you are of them with a Grad Ad in The Record on Thursday, May 20. It’s inexpensive and shows how much you care. Simply call Paula Meredith at (502) 817-5012 or email pmeredith@archlou.org. She will be happy to assist you with copy ideas. The deadline is Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Look in The Record for promo ad!

Nazareth Retreat Center – The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are happy to announce that the Nazareth Retreat Center, in Bardstown, KY, opened in September. We invite you for a directed retreat, private retreat, weekend or weeklong retreats. One of our weekend retreats is lead by the international author and retreat leader Paula D’Arcy on Great Lessons from the Journey that will be held July 23-25.

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RCIA Program for 2009-2010

Date: Holy Saturday, April 3, 2010 – Easter Vigil Mass Practice – Saturday Afternoon – 1:00 p.m.

Questions? Call Keith Baughman at 877-5283

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St. John and St. Brigid Prayer List

If you would like to add someone to the list, please call the parish office at 877-2461. Remember to also call to remove someone from the list if they are no longer sick, etc.

Elizabeth Allen, Dennis Arnold, Judy Austin, Fern Bailey, Martha Baughman, Eddie Beck, Martha Bilz, Robert Bilz, Marietta Blandford, Patrick Bowling, Kathryn Brangers, Lillian Brangers, Ruth Brunette, Rudy Brunnhuber, Donald Buza, Paul Buza, CPT Matthew Carpenter, Brian Cecil, Leanna Cecil, Sue Cecil, Richard Chapman, Ernest L. Cleaver, Danny Crewz, Becky Darnell, Marcella DeRuiter, Charlotte Dolecheck, Janie Dotson, James Drake, Jeremy Dworshak, Lorene Edelen, Paul Ellery, Ray Ellsworth, Bernice Foley, Missy French, Tammy Fulkerson, Roy Gividen, Rosie Grenier, Joetta Gunning, Jack Hansbrough, Beverly Harrison, Wayne Heibert, Merle Hoffman, Dorothy & James Howe, John Huff, Clarence Jenkins, Irene Jenkins, Vincent Kieta, Nancy Kotarski, Bobby Lancaster, Teresa Landerr, Geneva Langley, John J. Langley, Colleen Learned, Conny Lockard, Inge Luther, Alma Mahanna, Magdalena Martinez, Kevin Massey, Mark Maxwell, Brittany Mayhew, Gertie Mayhew, Juanita McIntyre, Rob Meadows, Jody Mobley, April Padgett, Mary Grace Parker, John Pawley, Debbie Planert, Iva Powell, Julie Rambo, Allie Ray, Dorothy Ray, Gail Ray, Mary Agnes Ray, Rhonda Ray, Ray Rayner, Dara Rogers, Helen Rupert, Monica Sams, Jane Sanders, Elizabeth Schaefer, Ed Schmuck, Mary Sue Sharp, Frances Singer, Marilyn Sledge, Walter Sledge, Deb Sobel, Louise Stith, Jack Taylor, Roger Taylor, Larry Thomas, Russell Thomas, Travis Tiffany, Richard Tilley, Kaela Vessels, Charlotte Vowels, Estle Vowels, Sue Weisshaupt, Mary Kathryn White, Jennifer Williams, Ann Wilson, Ann Wiseman, Sandy Wiseman, Zach Wiseman, Will Yates, and all the sick.

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Our Military List

If you would like to add someone to the list, please call the parish office at 877-2461. Remember to also call to remove someone from the list if they are no longer in the service.

Justin Benton, Joseph L. Byerly, CPT Matthew Carpenter, Cameron Cecil, LT Dan Clark, CPO Melinda Clark, SA Morgan Crabtree, Ryan Crutcher, TSGT Edward H. Day, Derek de Roche, Ronnie Dix, William Flatt, Jr., Lisa Flynn, Jason Forcey, PFC Kent Fox, Brandon Freeman, Jesse Gregory, SSG Jeffery Johnston, Phillip Johnston, LTC Christopher Kennedy, SFC James J. Lackey, A1C Joseph Manco, SGT Bradley O. Martinez, SGT Michael E. Martinez, Father Mike Morris, SPC Jacob L. Nall, SFC Peter Novak, E4 Karen O’Donohue, Cameron Ponder, Tony Rickerl, James Rogers, Tony Rogers, SFC Michael Salazar, Jonathon Sifford, CPT Scott Stephens, PVT Jack Thomas, Michael Veri, Dustin Weisshaupt, PFC Jason Whitaker, SSG Christopher Windle, TSGT Jeremy Yates, and all serving our nation.

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH INFORMATION

Tithing last week: $ 2,681.15

Welcome Packets: If you are new to our area or thinking about joining St. John the Baptist Parish, please take one of the Welcome Packets in the church lobby.

American Red Cross: St. John Parish Hall building has been named an emergency management site for the local Red Cross. Thanks to Steve Brangers and Kenny Heibert for serving as contact persons.

Thanks: to all the organizers, cooks and cleaners who provided the delicious Palm Sunday Brunch and exciting Easter Egg Hunt last Sunday.

Parish Council: Minutes are posted on the bulletin board.

Fish Fry: Thanks to all those who worked so hard and participated in our Fish Fry fundraisers for Rineyville Community Park. A total contribution of $2,623.00 will be made to the park.

Rest in Peace: Please keep Shonda Leasor and her family in your prayers at the death of her father, Eddie Jones, last week.

Pray for Our Children Making Their First Communion: St John’s First Communion Class is drawing closer to their big day on Sunday, April 25. Participants include: Catherine Appleman, Caleb Blair, Ridge Disselkamp, Marisa Ellis, Deanna Masterson, Trent Masterson, Kaitlyn Pike, Tyler Sipes, and Claire Thomas.

Women’s Group: Ladies be sure to check out the bulletin board for the thank you note from "Feeding America." We collected 69 pounds of raisins for their back pack program. Great job! Remember our next meeting Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. and watch the bulletin for our next project.

St. John’s Women’s Group: The last meeting was held on Thursday, March 11, with a good group in attendance. We collected two large boxes full of raisins that were donated to Feeding America for their school backpack program. We opened the meeting in a healing prayer for Will Yates and all those in our parish in need of prayer led by Martha Thomas. Barbara Givan and Cathy Yates advised us of an upcoming fundraiser for the ALS Association at Rineyville School in May and the effect this disease has had on members of our parish and community. We took up a collection to support this cause collecting over $200.00. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. and our focus will be a collection/project for Springhaven Shelter. Mary Hall will be providing the information on this collection in the weeks to come so watch your bulletin for more information. Also, some of our ladies are planning an outing to the PAC on Wednesday, April 21, to see Church Basement Ladies. If interested in attending, contact Mary Hall by March 29 at 769-3487. Refreshments were served and a good time was enjoyed by all. Please come join us in May!

Habitat for Humanity: St. John’s Women's Group is taking up a collection to help furnish the kitchen for a Habitat House located in Howevalley. The house, which is nearly completed, will be home for a young mother and her four children, ages 11, 10, 8, & 6. Anyone interested in being part of this project, please contact Joanna Sherrard at 862-4711.

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St. John Religious Education

Reminder -- There will be no classes during Spring Break with classes resuming on Wednesday, April 14. Have a safe and restful break. For other questions contact Lisa Thomas at 862-3005 or email her at mcnutt@kvnet.org.

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St. John Youth Ministry

YOUTH GROUP IS ON FACEBOOK!!! Please look for us on Facebook Pages (the organization and business pages) to become a fan. Having trouble finding us, drop me an email at jacobgeer@windstream.net.

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St. John Serving List

Saturday, April 10 – 7:30 p.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist - Charlotte Porath Dennis Thomas Marcella Crewz

Lector - Lindsey Miller

Servers - Katie French Sara Wiseman

Greeters - Charlie French

Gifts - Fred & Carmel Pike

Ushers for 7:30 p.m. - Phillip Thomas Tom Hall

Sunday, April 11 – 11:30 a.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist - James & Lori Shinault Barbara Applegarth

Lector - Devan Gaddie

Servers - Jason Nall Ben Thomas

Greeters - David & Clarissa Yates

Gifts - David Pike Family

Ushers for 7:30 p.m. - Raeburn Mattingly John Thomas

Hospital Ministry – Sunday, April 25 - Charlotte Porath

St. John and St. Brigid Catholic Young Adults

The Catholic Young Adults Group, for parishioners ages 18-30, will be participating in a Habitat for Humanity project this April (more details to follow). We will also be meeting on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Dix-E-Town Lanes to have some fun bowling J. Please come and join us - even if you haven’t been able to attend any meetings yet.

Thanks to the many young adults of the parish who have been attending our meetings. We have had a great response. It is exciting to see so many enthusiastic young Catholic adults.

If you would like to be put on our email chain or would like to be kept updated about the Young Adults Group give Tracy Law a call or email. You can also join our Facebook group at Catholic Young Adults of St Brigid and St John.

Contact: Tracy Law at (270)723-0480 or tlaw01@hotmail.com.

ST. BRIGID CATHOLIC CHURCH INFORMATION

Tithing last week: $ 5,880.25

Operation Rice Bowl: $ 65.00

St. Vincent de Paul for March: $ 201.45

Thanks: to all who organized and participated in our annual Easter Family Festival last Sunday.

Thanks: to the K of C for sponsoring the Easter Egg Hunt last Sunday.

Congratulations: St. Brigid Parish welcomes the following individuals who will be received into full reception of the sacraments on April 3, Holy Saturday evening's Easter Vigil Mass, where they will join our parish: Richard Chapman - Sponsor Sue Marski; Eric Fraley - Sponsor Joseph Stith; Tammy Fraley - Sponsor Mona Bryan and Donovan Smith - Sponsor Emmitt Cecil.

Congratulations: Also to Jessica Froman who will be joining St. John's Parish - Jessica's sponsor is Doris Disselkamp. Jessica will participate with the candidates and catechumens from Saint Brigid on Holy Saturday evening's Mass and will be received into full communion in the Catholic Church.

Thank You: A tremendous thank you to Jim & Julie Weed for providing bagels for the continental breakfast at our “A Lenten Journey” Faith Enrichment Opportunity that was held from February 28 – March 21. God bless you!

Thank You: to everyone who helped with the Family Easter Festival and who attended last weekend. Everyone enjoyed a great time. Thanks also to the bakers who provided sweets and treats for this event. A special thanks to our youth who helped with the activities that day.

Many Thanks: to Agnes Yates for donating a beautiful print of the painting The Return From Calvary by British artist Herbert Schmalz. It will be on display in church throughout the Easter season and then will be displayed in the St. Brigid Room of the CCC.

Please pray for our Confirmands: Leah Marie Shartzer, Michelle Brianne Law, Melody Michaelene True, Kelsey Elizabeth Yates, Kaleigh Brooke Ray, Arianna Marie Lozada, Anthony Cole Irwin, Daniel Jager Rennaker, Cody Joseph Hughes, Megan Elise Chandler, Sierra Nicole Hall, Anthony Michael Rogers, and Jaycee Nicole Reneau. Many thanks to their teachers: Tina Yates and Jason Barren. Confirmation will be Sunday, May 2, at the 6:30 p.m. Mass with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz. A reception will follow in the CCC.

Congratulations: St. Brigid Parish welcomes the following individuals who were received into full reception of the sacraments on April 3, Holy Saturday evening's Easter Vigil Mass, where they will join our parish: Richard Chapman - Sponsor Sue Marski; Eric Fraley - Sponsor Joseph Stith; Tammy Fraley - Sponsor Mona Bryan and Donovan Smith - Sponsor Emmitt Cecil.

Parish Council: Minutes are posted on the church lobby bulletin board.

Congratulations: Also to Jessica Froman who joins St. John's Parish - Jessica's sponsor is Doris Disselkamp. Jessica will participate with the candidates and catechumens from Saint Brigid on Holy Saturday evening's Mass and will be received into full communion in the Catholic Church.

Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: The new schedules for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are in the back of church.

Young at Heart: The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 7. Assembly starts at 11:00 a.m. Dinner begins at 12:00 noon.

Texas Hold ‘em Tournament: The Vine Grove K of C will hold a Texas Hold ‘em Tournament on Saturday, April 10, at the K of C Hall in Vine Grove. Registration starts at 4:00 p.m. POC: Kevin Pike at 502-345-3934.

Super Bingo: The Vine Grove K of C will hold a Super Bingo on Sunday, April 18 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. at the K of C Hall in Vine Grove. POC: Squack Jones at 270-877-5508.

Proceeds: from the Texas Hold ‘em Tournament & Super Bingo events will go to the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center. The Appalachian Mission Trip is planned for May 23-29. Still every contribution is appreciated, whether someone else can find the time to participate, donate furniture, clothing building supplies, etc. For further details, please contact Squack Jones at 270-877-5508.

Pray for our Second Graders who are to receive their First Communion: Charlie Scott, Terren Brangers, and Elizabaeth Silmak. Many thanks to their teachers: Darlene Padgett, Pat Billings, and Melody True. First Communion will be Sunday, April 25, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Summer Event Initial Donation: Parishioners received their Summer Event Donation Envelope with the March tithing envelopes. It is not too late to donate a $35 fee to offset the costs of the Summer Event this year. If you don't have your envelope, just make sure to put "Summer Event Initial Collection" in the subject line of your check. Make checks payable to St. Brigid. This donation assists with the cost of the dinner, printing tickets, and some minor products. The more donations submitted, the bigger the profit of this upcoming event. The Summer Event profits go toward making improvements to our parish facilities. Thank you, Gina Ryan, Event Co-Chair.

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St. Brigid Religious Education

Elementary classes for K-8 are held on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the St Brigid School building. We can always use volunteers and helpers for K-8. If you are interested, contact Johnny Johnson, D.R.E., at 877-0546

High School classes are on Sunday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible School – We are in preparing for VBS this summer, and we need volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact Johnny Johnson, DRE, at 877-0546 or Brandy New at 766-8666.

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St. Brigid Youth Ministry

Wednesday, April 7: Junior High Fun Night in the CCC from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for all youth in the 6th - 12th grade. Come join us for a fun evening of games, prayer, activities and food.

Tuesday, April 13: Youth / Parent Volleyball Potluck in the CCC from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The high school youth will compete against the parents in a game of volleyball and then we will enjoy dinner together.

If you have any questions, please call Lori at 765-6015 or email at stbrigidyouth@hotmail.com.

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St. Brigid Serving List

Sunday, April 4 – 9:30 a.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist - Butch & Nan Filburn, Romi & Patty Sims, Rose Marie

Yates, Tom Billings

Lector - John Jenkins

Servers - Sally Russell Sabrina Swartz

Sunday, April 4 – 6:30 p.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist - Jim Weed, Charlie & Tina Shacklette

Narrator - Richard Osterhage

Speaker - Ashley Osterhage Ian Fitzpatrick

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Marriage Moments – Marriage can be like Holy Week. One day it’s Palm Sunday and everyone is singing your praises. But the one closest to you can betray you. All seems lost. It’s not easy but faith reminds us of the forgiveness and sacrificial love, resurrection is possible. Can you believe it?

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Parenting Pointers – If you have more than one child, you are probably no stranger to sibling rivalry. It’s dangerous for a parent to be the judge of who the culprit really was if you were not witness to an alleged offense. Stop any physical fight, separate the children, wait and watch. (Conflict resolution strategies to come later.)

Credit: 2010 Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net

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Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord – April 4, 2010

New Parishioners

Welcome to the parish! Please register as soon as possible either at the parish office or pick up a form at the doors of church and drop in the collection basket.

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Marriage

Contact Fr. Lincoln at least six months prior to the wedding date, in order to complete the marriage preparation requirements.

Bulletin Deadline

Bulletin information should be submitted either in writing or by email to the parish office no later than noon on Wednesday for publication the following weekend. If sent by email, please put BULLETIN in the subject line.