As the Cathedral for the Diocese of Owensboro, Saint Stephen is also an active and vibrant parish offering a full range of ministries, services, and activities. Many parishioners are involved in the parish's organizations and committees, such as the religious education program, ministry to the sick and homebound, or one of the pastoral committees. The parish tries to make joyful dignified liturgy and worship one of the chief characteristics of our faith community. |
Pastor's Perspective
9/5/2010
Dear Parishioners,
As our nation observes the Labor Day holiday this weekend, I encourage you to read the Labor Day statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/national/labor_day_2010.pdf). The statement says that workers need a new “social contract” which begins by honoring work and workers that ultimately focuses on the common good of the entire human family. In this contract, the market, the state, and civil society, unions and employers all have roles to play, and they must be exercised in creative and fruitful interrelationships. The statement draws on the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI, which call for placing the human person at the center of economic life and emphasize the role of civil society and mediating institutions such as unions in pursing the common good. On this Labor Day, we salute all those laborers in every profession and line of work and we pray for those who are unemployed and underemployed.
Last week, I had the opportunity again to visit the beautiful Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. It is a beautiful Church which has been twice damaged by fire in the last few years. Now it has been cleaned and restored to its previous magnificence. Of course, our Cathedral of St. Stephen will never rival Chicago’s mother church in size or in original splendor, but once we have completed our restoration and renewal I think all will marvel at its beauty. Please continue your prayers and financial support for our Restoration and Renewal project.
Do you know anyone who may be interested in joining the Catholic Church or someone who might like to know more about our faith although not ready to join us? Why not invite such persons to our weekly RCIA sessions? We meet at six o’clock every Wednesday evening in the parish Media Center. We all have the responsibility to invite others to discover the richness of our faith and community. For more information, please contact me or Sr. Therese Francis at 852-8424.
Enjoy the weekend, and join us for our special parish celebration on Monday evening at six o’clock.
Love, Fr. John |
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Sunday Childcare
Every Sunday at the 9:00am Mass, childcare is available in the Saint Stephen Cathedral Preschool building.
Welcome New
Members!
Welcome to St. Stephen Cathedral Parish Family! We are glad you have chosen us as your faith community. We
look forward to getting to know you and to help you feel part of this parish family
as quickly as possible.
Members of our committee contact new members monthly by phone and mail. Enclosed in the welcome note is a coupon for Great Harvest Whole Wheat bread , a symbol of our breaking bread together as a people of God. From time to time there will be gatherings which will help you feel more "rooted". We are family...welcome!
We welcome any questions concerning worship or ministries
and invite you to check out the Monthly Calendar of events on line at this same address. The
weekly Sunday bulletin also has the names and phone numbers of parish staff, parish
pastoral council and parish ministries and they welcome all calls. Our Sunday bulletin
is full of information and there is a weekly review of events also.
We look forward to sharing and celebrating Gods love with you , our newest members of our Catholic community.
Questions? Call Ruth Ann Carrico at 683-6525. |
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