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CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN - Responding to Today's Need and
Tomorrow's Vision - The goal is to raise $9 million over a 5-year
period. The effort will fulfill the following Diocesan needs:
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Provide a faith-filled camp and retreat environment to
foster and strengthen the Catholic identity of our young people
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Completely vest the Diocesan Charitable Trust Endowment that
was established for the benefit of our sick and retired priests.
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Fund the restoration and renewal of our Cathedral of Saint
Stephen, the seat of our diocese.
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Establish a diocesan Catholic School and Religious Endowment
Fund to meet the growing needs of our children and youth for their Faith
Formation.
GASPER CATHOLIC RIVER RETREAT CENTER AND YOUTH CAMP, AND
DIOCESAN CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
Our diocesan priests relies upon the fund for his health care
and support upon his retirement or illness. Fully vesting the fund through a
donation is our way of thanking these laborers for their commitment to Christ's
Church and us. The youth camp will provide experiences and opportunities for
young people to deepen their Catholic Faith and strengthen their Catholic
identity through retreat sessions, religious education opportunities, and
camping experiences. Your sacrificial gift will ensure that these worthy needs
are fulfilled and attained.
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DIOCESAN EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND AND THE RESTORATION OF THE CATHEDRAL OF
SAINT STEPHEN:
Quality Catholic education for our children and youth is core to the mission
of the Diocese of Owensboro. Dividends from this fund will provide on-going
financial support for Catholic schools and parish religious education programs.
A contribution to the campaign will aid in the restoration of the Cathedral,
which will continue to serve as home of the Bishop's chair. The Cathedral will
continue to serve as a place of worship renowned for its spirit of prayer and
beauty. Your Sacrificial gift will help the diocese to fulfill these needs.
"...I will ask my Father and He will give you another
Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of Truth..." - John 14:15
FOOD PANTRY
The Mayfield, Graves County Food Pantry is still in need of items: dried
beans (small bag), canned soup of any kind, tuna or canned meat, macaroni and
cheese, pork & beans, canned carrots, individual bars of soap. Please place
in the back of church and someone from the Food Pantry will pick up. Keep up the
good work as the need is ever ongoing.
STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION WORKSHOP
This will be held on Saturday, June 7, at Brescia University in
Owensboro from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Speakers will be Bishop John McRaith, Lois
Locey, Barbara & Dutch Scholtz and Msgr. Robert Angelle. The day will
conclude with Mass at 4:00 PM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Brescia.
This workshop is free for parishioners in the Diocese of Owensboro. To register,
please call Cathy Hagan at 270.683.1545 or email to cathy.hagan@pastoral.org
"THE SPIRITUALITY OF FASTING"
Friday, May 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fr. Tucker Center at Saints Peter &
Paul Parish. Sisters Suzanne Sims and Marietta Wethington, from the Ursuline
Community, will offer this workshop. It will provide formation for undertaking
fasting as a prayerful act. There will be time for reflection and questions.
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