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Mass Times
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Calendar / Events
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Thursday, September 21, 9:30 AM
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Thursday, September 21, 11:00 AM
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Thursday, September 21, 7:00 PM
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Sunday, September 24, 10:15 AM
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Sunday, September 24, 11:30 AM
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Celebration of Matrimony
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz warmly invites couples celebrating their
30, 40, 50, 60 & 60 plus years wedding anniversary in 2017 to join others in the Archdiocese for a Mass
of Thanksgiving.
Cathedral of the Assumption,
433 So. Fifth Street
Sunday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. Family members are also invited to the celebration.
Each couple will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion.
Registration is required, forms can be picked up at the Parish Office.
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Catholic News Service
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Vatican News
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis at his weekly General Audience on Wednesday expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after the country was hit Tuesday by a powerful earthquake . "Here among...
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Eph 4:1-7, 11-13Responsorial Psalm Ps 19:2-3, 4-5Gospel Mt 9:9-13
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Adoration Times
- MTh 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Fri: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Hurricane Harvey
How to help Hurricane Harvey victims
Our hearts and prayers go out to the 150+ eCatholic parishes, schools, dioceses, and ministries that have been directly impacted by flooding, wind damage, and power outages wrought by Hurricane Harvey.
As just one example, St. Ignatius Parish in Spring, TX is completely flooded. Fr. Norbert shared this video on Facebook which demonstrates the magnitude of damage our eCatholic family is facing in South Texas.
We reached out to the Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston, the Diocese of Victoria, and the Diocese of Corpus Christi to see how we can rally the entire eCatholic family to lend a hand. They've reported that monetary donations would be most helpful.
Please join us in making a donation today: Diocese of Victoria
https://www.victoriadiocese.org/donate-hurricane-relief
Archdiocese of Houston/Galveston
https://catholiccharities.org/donate-now-and-help-our-neighbors-recover-from-disaster/
Diocese of Corpus Christi - Mail a donation to Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc., 1322 Comanche Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
We'd also like to say thanks to everyone who has reached out to us during Hurricane Harvey. Your prayers and support are very much appreciated. Our team members in College Station, Shiner, and Austin, TX are safe and well.
Most importantly, please continue to pray for our eCatholic family in South Texas and all of those affected by Hurricane.
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Pastor's corner
Welcome to the Basilica of St. Joseph!
We are the Proto (first) Cathedral in the United States of America west of the Allegheny Mountains, the heart of the Diocese of Bardstown serving 10 states. Built to welcome pioneers and to serve their spiritual, physical and intellectual needs as well as all who followed them.
We invite you to visit and to join us.
Your prayers will strengthen us and we invite you to share your prayer requests with us. We would like to meet you in person at Mass. Please introduce yourself or, you may find an electronic message more convenient.
Our Mission is to embody Christ who never ceases to unite to God all who came to Him.Blessings,
Fr. Terry Bradshaw
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Word on Fire
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Faithful Citizens
2017-18
Faithful Citizens is a multi-parish and multi-institutional group of concerned and interested citizens who want to keep apprized of current social issues and situations which need our attention and who want to bring Christian principles to bear on these concerns. The group meets periodically throughout the year at a host parish from 12:00 to 1:00. Lunch is included or participants are welcome to bring their own bag lunch with them. This ministry is part of Catholic Charities outreach in the rural area of the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Host Parish for 2017-18 will be St. Thomas.
Meeting dates will be as follows:
September 19 Third Tuesday
October 17 Third Tuesday
November 14 SECOND Tuesday
(Third Tuesday is Thanksgiving week)
February 20 Third Tuesday
March 20 Third Tuesday
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Light a Candle - Offer a Prayer
It is said “Better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” The church has pro- claimed The Risen Christ to be a light shining through the darkness. There is an ancient tra- dition of lighting a candle when offering a votive (gift to God). It is a concrete way of thank- ing God for His blessings even as we petition His grace for current needs.
Also, the lighting of a candle can initiate a prayer that continues to keep vigil for us in church when we must move on.
Whether it is a votive candle in thanksgiving or a vigil light, both sacramentals assist us in our prayer; give witness to those who see the light; and bring that “light” to shine on those in need through our charitable donation (the votive offering).
The renewal of our candle stand makes each light more visible by way of the marble riser; inspires us to light a candle and offer a prayer through the message etched in the metal as well as protecting the church from fire and smoke damage.
Proceeds from the offerings will go to our charitable outreach to those in need. What better way to Thank God and witness His light in our world.
Blessings, Fr. Terry