DIOCESE OF MANDEVILLE - the people Jamaica desire to become self-sufficient so that they may eventually provide for their own needs and for those of their families. Fr. Peter Njoroge was appointed the Social Justice Director for the Diocese of Mandeville. They are needing items to assist in starting businesses. The Owensboro Diocese will send containers in October. A letter about a Self-Sustaining Jamaica and a list of items can be found on the bulletin board in church. If you wish to make a monetary donation make the check to the Diocese of Owensboro, indicate what you wish the money to be used for, and that the money is for the Diocese of Mandeville. This is our Sister Diocese.

THE CYCLONE IN MYANMAR - Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is supporting the emergency relief and response efforts of the Caritas Internationals network in the most affected areas of Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis struck on May 3. Basic food, shelter and water are urgently needed.

Significant support is critical to ensure life-saving assistance reaches the most vulnerable people quickly.

HOW TO HELP:
* Send a donation via check to:

Catholic Relief Services
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, MD 21203-7090
Memo line: Southeast Asia Natural Disaster

* Call 1-877-HELP-CRS
*Or make a secure donation online at www.crs.org.

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:

• Provide a faith-filled camp and retreat environment to foster and strengthen the Catholic identity of our young people

• Completely vest the Diocesan Charitable Trust Endowment that was established for the benefit of our sick and retired priests.

• Fund the restoration and renewal of our Cathedral of Saint Stephen, the seat of our diocese.

• 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.

 

"Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures for us."
		Luke 24:13-35

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.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL when considering a gift please remember that donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in memory of a loved one or the family of a loved one as well as in honor of a special birthday or anniversary. Acknowledgement cards will be sent to the family or person being remembered.