- Weekly Schedule: Tuesday, April 29, Reconciliation at 3:00 pm and Mass at 4:00 pm.
- All are invited to attend Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis on Friday, April 25 at 12:00 PM at St. Stephen Cathedral. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Medley and concelebrated by many priests of the diocese.
- Bishop Medley will be here next Sunday, May 4th to administer the sacrament of confirmation on one of our parishioners.
- SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: 4/27 will be for: Home Missions Collection.
- Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal today! Nearly 40% of dioceses in the United States and its current and former territories are considered mission territories because they are unable to fund the essential pastoral activities for their communities. Your support funds religious education, seminary formation, lay ministry training, and other programs that build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. Find more information at www.usccb.org/home-missions.
- Did you know……What is happening in the diocese to protect children? – Training is provided for all adults and youth to identify warning signs and develop strategies for maintaining a safe environment for all. – A designated Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to receive reports and accompany victims through their journey. – A volunteer independent Review Board assists the bishop in the review of cases and makes recommendations for moving forward. – A Safe Environment Coordinator assists parish and school personnel with training and background screenings for anyone who may have access to children. – An audit is conducted by an independent firm to evaluate implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Findings are incorporated with those of other dioceses and made available in an Annual Report.
- Mt. Carmel Cemetery is a nonprofit organization operating under the umbrella of the Diocese of Owensboro. More info at mtcarmelcemeterypaducah.org.
- St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church is having their annual Quilt Show and Luncheon Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Come enjoy a delicious meal, browse our Quilt display, and take a chance to win a beautiful hand-made quilt!
- The Diocese of Owensboro is excited to offer an overnight men’s retreat April 25-26, 2025, at Rough River Dam State Resort Park located at 450 Lodge Road, Falls of Rough, KY 40119. The retreat will begin Friday evening and end at 3:00pm Saturday. We welcome John Edwards, host of the Just a Guy in the Pew podcast as our retreat host. We will have both double occupancy rooms and single occupancy rooms available for the retreat. To register and see a schedule of events visit https://owensborodiocese.org/cor-retreat/.
- You are invited to a Night of Inspiration, Celebration and Hope sponsored by the West Kentucky Right to Life. Inspired Threads: Quilting a Tapestry of Hope will be an evening “To Celebrate Life and the Fabric That Binds Us All!” The program will be held on Thursday, May 1 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church Parish Hall, 5645 Blandville Road, Paducah. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. The evening will include speakers: The Honorable Addia Wuchner, Executive Director of KY Right to Life and Retired State Representative and The Honorable Nancy Tate, Kentucky State Representative. A Silent Auction is planned, and refreshments will be available. Donations for the work of West Kentucky Right to Life will be appreciated. For more information go to https://www.wkrtl.com/ and https://www.kyrighttolife.org/. Join us in the Quilt Capital of Kentucky for a heartwarming evening that honors the beauty and dignity of life.
- Saint Thomas More Catholic Church in Paducah, KY, is seeking a full-time Business Manager: Description: The Business Manager equips the parish to effectively accomplish its mission by managing parish finances, facilities, and personnel. The manager works closely with the Pastor and other staff members and is directly responsible for financial reporting, budget development, and supervision of maintenance and administrative staff. Qualifications: Must be a practicing Catholic with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business (preferred) or an associate’s degree with equivalent accounting experience; minimum of three to five years of prior professional experience; previous management experience preferred; knowledge of budgeting principles, accounting principles, and financial reporting; excellent organization, interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills; strong computer skills; ability to relate to a variety of persons who are part of the Parish and Parish staff and complete a criminal history and background check. Salary and Benefits: Negotiable contingent on experience. The benefit package includes retirement, health, dental, and disability through the Diocese of Owensboro. Contact Details: Saint Thomas More Catholic Church is an equal opportunity employer. All interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to: Fr. Mike Clark – [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
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