Weekly Bulletin

By Fr. Martin Martiny, OP

Not long ago I received the above image in a text from my niece, a Franciscan University grad, wife and mother of four. She commented:  “I like the way this Dominican thinks.” 

The irony of St. Raymond of Penafort’s wish is that it is exactly the opposite of what most people wish  and pray for. Because it is so unexpected a blessing, it catches the eye and unsettles the mind. It can, and this was the saint’s intention, to  challenge our very sense of well being or reassure us that we take up our daily life where we are meant to be doing what we are meant to do in God’s plan. The challenge can inspire an epiphany—a sudden insight or intuitive understanding of reality. “Yes,”one might say, "my personal exhilaration in the joys and my fears of suffering from suffering of my husband/wife, children, parents while demanding that I be present and  engaged amidst the flames of love and life at every possible moment, reveals to me the richness of devoted love for the beloved ones.” 

The Feast of the Epiphany, traditionally January 6th, brings to a close the infancy narratives of Advent so filled with epiphanies, insights into the Holy Family and its divinely ordained mission. The Nativity, the stable and manger. Angelic choirs singing, shepherds and Wise men—kings of the East—mystified and adoring. Christ presented in the Temple hearing prophesies of great joy and great sorrows to come. So beyond our ken that even the Immaculate Conception had to ponder them in her heart. Herod searching for the Christ and slaughtering the Holy Innocents of Bethlehem. The Holy Family fleeing to and returning from Egypt. Christ the young adult mystifying the Jewish elders in the Temple. The baptism of the Lord by a stunned John the Baptist.  And now, two decades after the Finding in the Temple and three since the Epiphany, the Wedding Feast at Cana — water into wine— Christ’s first public miracle and an epiphany wherein "his disciples began to believe in him."

So why do we now call to mind the Epiphany when our gospel is the Wedding Feast at Cana which took place those thirty years after the departure of the Wisemen? Because all of these events reveal to us a myriad of qualities of Christ the Redeemer in preparation for obeying God’s will. There is no dimension of the life, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus which fails to offer us an epiphany, an insight into the reality of the Redemption, our redemption. An epiphany can lead us to a greater understanding of Christ and, therefore, of ourselves in God’s plan.

Which brings us back to the cartoonist’s allusion to the 18th century’s nursery rhyme about the  “old woman who lived in a shoe” with so many children, "she didn’t know what to do.” “She gave them some broth without any bread, 

Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed. "A reviewer today notes her manner of disciplining the children was quite harsh in comparison to our enlightened approach to child rearing. And yet, there is nothing in the nursery rhyme to suggest the old woman was promiscuous or harsh under her circumstances. I once knew an old woman who lived in a hut surrounded by children abandoned to her. She begged for food and drink. She ate what the kids ate and was tough in her discipline. The kids loved her and sought to be near her. They welcomed her slap as a mere tap of affection—an epiphany of love in the midst of commotion. The kids loved the way the old woman loved them. The kids would have understood the way St. Raymond of Penafort.
 

Monday, January 17
12:30 pm Marian Movement of Priests

Tuesday, January 18
7:00 pm The Bible Timeline Bible Study
                 O’Brien Hall

Wednesday, January 19
11:00 am Stretch & Balance Class
                    O’Brien Hall
12:30 pm Adoration until 7pm
6:00 pm Confessions until 7 pm

Thursday, January 20
10:00 am The Bible Timeline Bible Study
                O’Brien Hall
6:00 pm The Archdiocese of Louisville Estate Planning Information Session
                 O'Brien Hall
Saturday, January 22
11:00 am Holy Hour

Sunday, January 23
Anointing of the Sick after all Masses

The Archdiocese of Louisville Estate Planning Information Session
Thursday, January 20, 2022; 6 - 7 pm
O’Brien Hall
In person or online. Learn about how to set up an estate plan and how you may structure your estate. There will be time for questions.  To register visit https://www.archlou.org/pg-webinar/ or call 502-585-3291 ext. 1117. The registration deadline is January 18th.

Book Club
Thursday, January 27; 7pm

Parish Library
We will discuss The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton. All are welcome to attend.

Parish Prayers for Old and New Vocations
In order that we may pray for those who have been called to religious or consecrated life, Katie Reed is compiling lists of those who have responded to a religious vocation.  Please send us the names of people who are your family members who have been called, but are not parishioners here, and family members who were called and are from the parish.  Please indicate the way in which the person serves (and whether they are or were a St. Louis Bertrand parishioner-- ex. Priest for Archdiocese of Cincinnati, not a parishioner Sister of Divine Providence, parishioner; Dominican Brother, not a parishioner; Deacon for the Archdiocese of Louisville, parishioner; etc.)  Please send the information to: kreed@stlb.org.  Thanks.  Let’s get praying!

Overflowing Prayer List
We have many people to pray for!  Before or after you pray the next time, please review the list and let Christina know if anyone can be removed: cgraney@stlb.org or 502-583-4448x247.

Congratulations to these Scholars!
Lauren Duerr and Audrey Shepherd received First Honors for the first semester at Assumption High School.

St. Serra Club
Serrans today are dedicated to spiritual growth, continuing Catholic adult education, warm fellowship, and the encouragement of Church vocations. To find out more about the Serra Club and how they support and encourage vocations, please see their newsletter: www.ArchLou.org/Serra.


Fr. Richard Cortese, the national director for the Marian Movement of Priests, visited our cenacle this past Monday. Thank you to all who organized the event

Sunday,  January  16  Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm Fr. Bernard Timothy, O.P.
7:00 am Fowler Family †
9:00 am Rosary Altar Society/ Knights of Columbus
10:30 am People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
12:00 noon Mr. & Mrs. Paul Simon
5:15 pm Ron Bekebrede

Monday,  January 17 St. Anthony
7:00 am Bette Rose Swindall †
12:00 noon Mildred Kratzwald †

Tuesday, January  18
7:00 am Fr. Anthony Breen, O.P.
12:00 noon Dr. John M. Karibo †

Wednesday, January  19
7:00 am Betty Bekebrede
12:00 noon Noe, Yolanda & Fernando Anaya †

Thursday, January 20
7:00 am Gabbie Brengman
12:00 noon Fr. Pier Giorgio Dengler, O.P.

Friday, January 21 St. Agnes
7:00 am Margaret Jeffries †
12:00 noon George & Margie Hoferkamp †

Saturday, January 22
7:00 am Joan Stotko †
12:00 noon May Walsleben †

Sunday, January 23 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm Priests of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
7:00 am Ric & Rosie Gillespie Family
9:00 am Armand Dandurand †
10:30 am Dominican Laity - STLB Chapter
12:00 noon People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
5:15 pm Josephina Marie Parris

The sanctuary lamp burning in front of the Tabernacle this week is for Maria Francisca Purnomo †.
The sanctuary lamp burning in the Priory Chapel this week is for Michael Queenan †

Please pray for the following members and friends of the parish who need healing:  Anita Anderson, Maria Cristeta Aranda, Dick Baker, Anna Beck, Sharon Bernardi, Fr. Emmanuel Bertrand, O.P, Ron E. Blumer, Shirley Blumer, Christine & Patricia Borders, Buddy & Joan Bouchard, Gayle Brady, Bob Breckheimer, Eliza Brian, Charlene Briner, Pam Britt, Gerry Brown, Janette Brown, Elizabeth Browning, Mr. Burmeister, Misty Carpenter, Donna Carter, David Cathers, Kristi Chisolm, Susan Coleman, Lynn Collins, Traci Cooley, Deacon Frank & Ellie Cotrell, Nancy Deane, George Devine, Shirley Dietz, John Eaton, Brooke Egan, Sally Embry, Roger Estes, Sheela Fernando, Karl Fessenden, Ella B. Ficher, Timothy Fleming, Len Frederick, Freeman Family, Dolores Fuchs, Nicholas Gabbard, Justin Goldner, Louise Gregory, Whitney Gregory Sr., Cathy Griffin, Alexandria Guisinger, Jadyn Hemmer, Shalonda Hobson, Scott Hood, Diane Howell, Erik Jensen, Keri Jensen, Dr. Jack Johnson, John Johnson, , Donna Kaelin, Tony Kaelin, Norma Karibo, Jack Lamberson, Ron Lane, Rick and Connie Light, Brian Loftus, Marcia Long, Betty McCurdy,  Dr. Willis McKee, Fr. Sam Matarazzo, OP, Craig Miller, Miller Family, Gloria Miracle, Ashley Misback, Mike Misback, Elizabeth Moir, Margie Montgomery, Anna C. Moorman, Brian Mullins, Jimmy Mullins, Chris Murphy, Natalie & Family, Ashley Neal, Susan Gregory Newman, Ryan Pelle, Pham Family, Paula Pilcher, Bonnie Queen, Michael E. Queenan, Mark Raque, Tonya Ritchie, Marshall Romine, Everett Romanick, Chase Roth, Gerald Rough, Steven Russell, Bert Anthony Sauer, Owen Schmitt, William Schrader, Avery Shutt, Martin Sinkhorn, Donald Skaggs, Sr., Nellie Smith, Jill Spanyer, Lisa Spratt, Claire Stanley, Paul Stanley, Carla Stettler, Charlie Stewart, Gloria Stewart, John Stillwell Jr. & Sr., Anna Maria Tarullo, John E. Thompson, Karen Thompson, Mary Lou Turner, Irv Turpin, Bettye Vaught, Valerie Vettiner, Natalie Wathen, Darlene Weaver, Kim Wennerberg, Michael Westenhofer, Sheri Russell Whitlow, Debbie Wibbels, Nelson Williams, Sharon Williams, Ed & Fannye Wickley, Linda Winter, Wise Family, Robert Woodmansee, Demetrius Woods, Mary and George Yates.

Please pray for our men and women serving in the armed forces:
Army: Daniel K. Bourke, Matthew Cannon, Jake Frankrone, James McWhorter, Kevin Meany, Michael Mullaney, Alex Newsom, Juan “Johnny” Quiroz, Adam Renn, Gregory M. Smith, Dan Tabacchi, Joseph Larry Thomas, Jim Wolkensperg
Marine Corps: Matthew Bersot, Casey Carraro, Frank Caylor, Kyle Christian, Aaron M. Grieshop, Chris Kenney, Wesley Peralta, Elijah Rock, James Roszyk, Grant Schirmer, Stephen Wolf, Cody Wright
Navy: John Chapman, Mitchell M. Givens, Fr. Ed Gorman, OP, Michael Karas
Air Force: Jeff Dillman, David Douglas, Joshua Ford, Craig McGreal, Eric May, T.J. May, Kristie Miller, Michael Richards
Air National Guard: Vincenzo LaFronza, Robert Paul Yaden
Army National Guard: John Rock

Please call the office at 583-4448 to add or remove folks.
 

Prayer & Devotion

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction
Wednesdays 12:30pm - 7 pm
Saturdays 11 am

Family Holy Hour
Last Thursday of the Month at 6pm
More information about this Holy Hour and the Holy Family Institute can be found on the parish website under Parish Life/Ministries and Organizations. Any questions can be sent to HFIstlb@Gmail.com.

First Friday Devotion
following 12 pm Mass
Prayers will be offered to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Marian Movement of Priests
Mondays after noon Mass in church
The Marian Movement is a worldwide group that prays for and with priests. Fellowship follows the prayer every second Monday of the month in O’Brien Hall.  Please bring your own lunch.

Traveling Madonna
Families host the statue and pray for vocations to priesthood, diaconate, and the consecrated life from our parish. Go to www.stlb.org/traveling-madonna or call the office to sign up.
Veneration of the Relic of St. Bernadette following 12 pm Mass on Saturdays

Faith Formation

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd provides religious education for young children in the Montessori tradition.  For information, contact Leslie Genuis: lesliem0101@gmail.com.

Parish Library 
Sundays, 10:15 - 11:45 am
The library contains books and videos for adults and children, and more. Come to take a look!

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
For more information, please contact the office at 583-4448.

Groups

Belles & Beaus (St. Louis Bertrand Seniors)
Last Tuesdays, after Noon Mass; O'Brien Hall
The Belles & Beaus meet for noon Mass, followed by lunch. Please make your lunch reservation by calling 583-4448 before 3pm on the Friday before. For more information, contact Deacon Bill Klump at 634-5559.

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7pm or Thursdays at 10 am; O’Brien Hall
A journey through fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books which tell the biblical story and give you the keys to understanding Scripture.
 
Book Club
Last Thursdays, at 7 pm; Parish Library
The Book Club discusses books that support growth of the life in Christ.  See announcements for the next book.

Dominican Laity, Queen of Peace Chapter
First Sundays, 11:30 am; Heritage Room 
The Dominican Laity, Queen of Peace Chapter is a group of professed ladies and gentlemen who are called to prayer, study, community, and apostolate as children of St. Dominic.

Dominican Laity, St. Louis Bertrand Chapter
Fourth Sundays, 11:30 am; Heritage Room
The Dominican Laity, St. Louis Bertrand Chapter is a group of professed ladies who are called to prayer, study, community, and apostolate as daughters of St. Dominic.

Knights of Columbus
Third Sundays, 10 am; O’Brien Hall
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's organization, dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.  For more information, contact Mike Sliter at 935-6679.

Rosary Altar Society 
Third Sundays, 10 am; Heritage Room
The Rosary Altar Society invites ladies to join to help us improve the parish through various service projects.  For more information, contact Barbara Klump at 634-5559.

Stretch and Balance Class
Wednesdays; 11am - 11:25 am; O'Brien Hall
Great for any fitness level to improve balance, strength, and flexibility.  To register or for more information please call Kathy Mullaney 241-0120 or 819-1175.

Young Adults
Wednesdays, 7pm; Frassati Room
Young Adults are men and women in aged 18-39  who meet for fun, prayer, and education.  For more information contact Katie Reed: kreed@stlb.org.

Youth Groups
7th & 8th Grade and High School Youth Groups
Second and Fourth Thursdays,
6:30 - 8 pm; Parish Center
For more information please contact kreed@stlb.org, or 583-4448 x244.
 

Contributions for Jan. 9, 2022
Collections & Online Giving $27,127.69
Renovation & Maintenance $ 6,008.00
Poor Box $730.50

Kroger Community Rewards
If you shop at Kroger, please support St. Louis Bertrand! https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards.

Emergency Aid Center
Please put jars of jelly in the bin at the back of church for the needy of our community. Thanks.

Respect Life :  During the week of 1-7, January , 85 women enter the EMW Clinic at 2nd & Market Sts. Please pray for an end to abortion.

Annual Memorial Mass for the Sanctity Of Life
January 16, 2022, 3:00 pm
St Martin Of Tours Church (639 S. Shelby Street)Please make plans to join Archbishop Kurtz and people from all over the Archdiocese of Louisville for a special mass to celebrate the dignity and sanctity of life! This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Office of Family and Life Ministries for the Archdiocese of Louisville. 

Young Catholic Professionals Executive Speaker Series
Tuesday, January 18; 7 pm
The Overlook at St. Thomas (6800 Steeprun Rd)
David and Julie Schneider will present. For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/YCPDavidandJulie.

Witness to Life Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for High-School Students
January 19-23, 2022
The cost of packages begin at $295 per person. For more information email Stuart Hamilton at shamilton@archlou.org.

St. Stephen Martyr School Open House
PreK3 - 8th Grade
2931 Pindell Ave
Sunday, January 30; 12 - 3 pm
Please join us!

Catholic Charities of Louisville
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? If you resolved to make a difference this year, please consider visiting residents in long-term care facilities with our Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. We serve families in 15 counties, and much of the work is befriending residents, 60 percent of whom have no visitors other than our volunteers. Please email Moira at mbrennan@archlou.org for more information.

The Saint Serra Club of Louisville 
Holy Hour for Vocations 
Wednesday, January 19; 2-3pm
St. Raphael Church  (2141 Lancashire Ave)
For more information, please call Chuck Lynch at 442-9302.

St. Francis Xavier Parish’s Women Retreat
Restore, Renew, and Rest
Saturday, February 19 from 9 am -3 pm
cost is $30 per person
Judy Ribar, Associate Director of Retreats at Mount St Francis in Indiana, will facilitate the retreat. Lunch and a light continental breakfast are included in the registration fee.  (Six hours of catechist credit is available in spiritual formation.) For more information and/or to register, send check and contact information to: Paula Silliman, 502-538-4933 ext. 22, St. Francis Xavier Church, 155 Stringer Lane, Mt. Washington, KY 40047-7354.