Weekly Bulletin

by Fr. Bernard Timothy, O.P.
 
The man in the Gospel reading this Sunday ran to Jesus to ask him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"  When Jesus told him about the Commandments, he enthusiastically replied, "Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth."  This man was truly sincere in his desire for salvation.  We know that Jesus recognized this when we read, “Jesus, looking at him, loved him...”  Jesus loved him for his zeal for salvation.  Then Jesus gave him, not another commandment, but an invitation: "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." In these words, the man experienced firsthand what the writer of the letter to the Hebrews meant when he said, “The Word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” For this man had enthusiastically pursued Jesus, but upon hearing Jesus’ words, “his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.”

We do not know whether the man finally followed Jesus after a time of discernment or not. What we do know is that his attachment to his wealth was preventing him from following Jesus wholeheartedly. The man had thought that following the Commandments was enough to gain salvation, but Jesus was asking for more.  Jesus was asking for the man to give himself completely to him, to be with him, and to find his joy in Jesus, and in him alone.  To be possessed by Jesus, the man had to let go of his possessions.  Jesus wants the man to exclaim with the psalmist, “Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!” or with the writer of the book of Wisdom as he speaks about the Holy Spirit: “I preferred her to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire.  Beyond health and comeliness I loved her…”

Divine wisdom is needed for us to be able to see beyond the beauty of this world: “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” Jesus says, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" because it is very easy for us to misplace our hope when we have an abundance of everything in this life.  We might become wise in worldly things in our pursuit of wealth, but is that beneficial for salvation?  Instead, blessed are the poor in spirit and the childlike, because they put their trust in God and in turn inherit divine wisdom.  If there is one lesson we can learn from this Sunday’s readings, it is not what we do for God, for the Church, or for others that pleases God the most, but it is us giving our hearts to him; letting him possess us and finding in him and him only, the source of our joy.

Sunday, October 17
10:00 am  Rosary Altar Society Meeting
                   Heritage Room
10:00 am  Knights of Columbus Meeting
                   Knights’ Room
Monday,  October 18
12:30 pm  Marian Movement of Priests                    
Tuesday,  October 19
7:00 pm   The Bible Timeline Bible Study
                   O’Brien Hall
Wednesday,  October 20
11:00 am  Stretch & Balance Class
                   O’Brien Hall
12:30 pm  Adoration until 7pm
6:00 pm    Confessions until 7 pm
Thursday,  October 21
10:00 am  The Bible Timeline Bible Study
                   O’Brien Hall
Saturday,  October  23
11:00 am  Holy Hour
Sunday, October 24
after all Sunday Masses  Anointing of the Sick
 
 

Immaculata Classical Academy "When Pigs Fly" Raffle Chances
 available after Masses TODAY!
Ticket sales benefit the annual Knights Fest. Raffle will be held on October 22nd at 9:30am and livestreamed on Facebook. For more information, to register to run in the 5K, to purchase raffle tickets, or to bid on silent auction items, please visit:
 www.givergy.us/knightsfest2021 (EXE2203)

Serra Club
Monday, October 18th at 11:45 am
O’Brien Hall
Fr. Chris Eggleton, O.P. will describe the celebration of St. Margaret of Castello’s canonization that happened in Italy on September 19th. The Serra Club promotes religious vocations.  Attendance is free, but please bring your own food, drink, and eating utensils. For more information, call Chuck Lynch at 442-9302.

Little Way Pregnancy Center Baby Bottle Fundraiser
Please return your baby bottles on the weekend of October 30-31.

Theology of the Body Class for Adults
October 23, 2021; 8 am - 4 pm in O’Brien Hall
Registration necessary. Please see the poster page for more information, or go to: https://www.stlb.org/theology-of-the-body

Book Club
Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7pm in the Parish Library
October’s Book: The Miracle of Father Kapaun by Roy Wenzl and Travis Heying. All are welcome to attend.

Mass Book Opening Date for 2022 - November 8th
The necessary form will be in the bulletin and online on November 7th.  This form may be attached to an email as a PDF, mailed, or dropped off to the parish office. Please have mercy on the office staff and wait until November 8th. 
 
Both Youth Groups
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Saturday, October 30th; 6:30 pm
RSVP by Friday, October 22nd to: kreed@stlb.org.  The carved pumpkins will be displayed at the All Saints’ Party.

All Saints’ Party for Children
Sunday, October 31st after 9 & 10:30 am Masses
in the Parish Center
Children may wear their saints costumes to Mass

Anointing of the Sick
October 23-24 after all Sunday Masses
While physical healing is hoped for, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing whereby the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.

Prayer List
Please inform the office (cgraney@stlb.org or 502-583-4448) if you need to add or remove anyone from the prayer list.  The font size is almost too small to read.

It is a holy and pious thought to pray for the dead.

Sunday,  October 17  Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm Bill Ramser †
7:00 am Mike Thomas †
9:00 am Rosary Altar Society/Knights of Columbus
10:30 am People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
12:00 noon David & Kristi Johnson
5:15 pm John Popovich

Monday,  October 18 St. Luke, Evangelist
7:00 am End of Abortion in Louisville
12:00 noon Clifford Kuhl †

Tuesday,  October 19
7:00 am 40 Days for Life
12:00 noon Margaret & Edward Miller †

Wednesday,  October 20
7:00 am Todd Thomas †
12:00 noon Mercedes Pajel †

Thursday,  October 21
7:00 am  Fr. Allen Moran, O.P.
12:00 noon  Mary Keough †

Friday,  October 22
7:00 am William & Mary Spratt †
12:00 noon Margaret Steinrock

Saturday,  October 23
7:00 am End of Abortion in Louisville
12:00 noon  Bonnie Amicis

Sunday,  October 24 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm  Holy Name Society
7:00 am  Phyllis Beierle †
9:00 am  People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
10:30 am Dominican Laity, St. Louis Bertrand Chapter
12:00 noon  Bianca Popovich
5:15 pm  Alexandra & Dylan McGuire

The sanctuary lamp burning in front of the Tabernacle this week is for James Conway † .
The sanctuary lamp burning in the Priory Chapel this week is for Margaret Hoferkamp †.
Please pray for the following members and friends of the parish who need healing:
Ann Adams, Ralph Adams, Anita Anderson, Maria Cristeta Aranda, Anna Beck, Sharon Bernardi, Fr. Emmanuel Bertrand, O.P, Ron E. Blumer, Shirley Blumer, Christine & Patricia Borders, Buddy & Joan Bouchard, Gayle Brady, Eliza Brian, Bob Breckheimer, Pam Britt, Gerry Brown, Janette Brown, Elizabeth Browning, Mr. Burmeister, Misty Carpenter, Donna Carter, Kristi Chisolm, Susan Coleman, Lynn Collins, Traci Cooley, Deacon Frank & Ellie Cotrell, Nancy Deane, George Devine, Shirley Dietz, John Eaton, Brooke Egan, Sally Embry, Eleanor Ennis, Roger Estes, Sheela Fernando, Ella B. Ficher, Liam Flood, Len Frederick, Freeman Family, Dolores Fuchs, Nicholas Gabbard, Guia Garcia, Justin Goldner, Louise Gregory, Whitney Gregory Sr., Alexandria Guisinger, Lida Hawkins, Jadyn Hemmer, Shalonda Hobson, Faye David Holt, Scott Hood, Diane Howell, Erik Jensen, Keri Jensen, Dr. Jack Johnson, John Johnson, Clare Joseph, Donna Kaelin, Tony Kaelin, Ron Lane, Rick and Connie Light, Marcia Long, 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, Joe 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, Everett Romanick, Chase Roth, Steven Russell, Bert Anthony Sauer, Owen Schmitt, Avery Shutt, Martin Sinkhorn, Donald Skaggs, Sr., Nellie Smith, Jill Spanyer, Lisa Spratt, Claire Stanley, Paul Stanley, Gloria Stewart, Anna Maria Tarullo, John E. Thompson, Karen Thompson, Mary Lou Turner, Irv Turpin, 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, David F. Ralph, 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 from the list.

Prayer & Devotion

Confraternity of St. Joseph
Men are invited to join the Confraternity of St. Joseph for an hour of Eucharistic adoration. Dedicated to Christ the King, the group’s mission is to grow in holiness through prayer, penance, and our vocations.

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 Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 pm; Parish Center
For more information: kreed@stlb.org.

Contributions for the week of  October 10, 2021
Collections & Online Giving  $20,828.02
Renovation & Maintenance  $ 4,281.00
Poor Box  $ 479.50

Contributions YTD as of  September 30, 2021
                                         Budget              Received
Collections & Online   $154,750.00      $185,023.59
Renovation & Maint.   $  20,000.00     $  23,741.40
Poor Box Donations    $ 13,000.00      $  (8,717.88)
Thank you for your generous donations.
 
2021 Catholic Services Appeal - Bringing Christ to Others
Parish Goal: $59,900
Participation Goal: 181 households
Gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal help to support people in our community by helping fund the Office of Faith Formation.  Last year, the Office of Faith Formation offered 99 catechist certification classes for 294 catechists in schools and parishes and provided 45 digital learning classes.

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

STLB Day at the Franciscan Kitchen:
October 30th, 7:45 am - 12:45 pm
To volunteer, please go to: https://franciscankitchen.org/ and click on “Volunteer with Sign-Up Genius”. 

Emergency Aid Center
Please put small cans of soup the bin at the back of church for the needy of our community.

Respect Life :  During the week of  October 3 - October 9, 80 women entered the EMW Clinic at 2nd & Market Sts.  Please pray for an end to abortion.

Gold Mass with Archbishop Kurtz
Wednesday, November 3, 6:00 p.m.
Holy Family Parish
The Mass supports spiritual fellowship among Catholic scientists and affirms the Catholic Church’s long tradition of scientific inquiry and accomplishment. A reception and a presentation by Dr. Kate Bulinski, Associate Professor in Bellarmine University’s Department of Environmental Science, will follow the Gold Mass. All are welcome.

ACCOMMODATE 2021: A College and Career Night
hursday, November 4, 2021; 6:00 -7:30 pm
Saint Xavier High School, Sterne Gymnasium
Representatives from colleges, universities, and post-secondary programs will offer information and resources for students who are exploring: how colleges and universities are addressing learning differences, alternatives to a traditional 4-year college track, availability of community resources to support college students, and post-secondary career opportunities. No advance registration is required, and the event is free.  Please contact Lori Weiter at lweiter@archlou.org or 502/585-3291 for more information. This is an event of the Archdiocese of Louisville.