On Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 pm, the parishes of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Raphael invite our parishioners, along with other parishes, for a solemn time of prayer and a Eucharistic Procession for Peace and Justice. The procession will begin at St. Raphael and go throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. As you know, we also celebrate National Black Catholic Month. Archbishop Kurtz will join us as we pray for our city, nation, and world. We bring “Christ to the Streets”, to bless us for the journey of change and to praise and witness to our love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Please pray for Bobby Selch! Bobby and his family are long time members of the St. Bartholomew community. Bobby has served the parish in many roles as one of the Fish Fry chairs, coaches, usher, and countless other jobs.

The Archdiocese of Louisville Family Ministries Office will host the monthly Adoptive-Foster Care Support Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Holy Family Parish 3926 Poplar Level Road, 40213, (Riede Room in Gym Building) 6:30PM - 8:00PM. Our meetings include Professional Foster/Adoptive Expert from Orphan Care Alliance talk combined with group sharing with parents of foster, domestic, and internationally adopted children. Our group is growing, and we invite similar parents or those considering foster or adoption parenting to join us. Child-care will be provided. For any questions, contact Ed Harpring at 502-471-2154 or [email protected] .

On March’s Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz, Chancellor Dr. Brian Reynolds and Archbishop Kurtz discuss recent developments in the Archdiocese and the youth and young adult planning process that builds upon the themes of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, Christ is Alive! Archbishop also welcomes guests Jackie Mudd, parish council chair of Holy Family Parish, Louisville, and Fred Schuhmann, parish council chair of Our Lady Perpetual Help Parish in Campbellsville, Ky., to talk about the Pastoral Council of the Archdiocese (PCAL).

“An update from the Vocation Office” will be presented by Fr. Peter Do, Associate Vocation Director for the Louisville Archdiocese. This will be at the next Serra Club meeting, which will be held at 11:45 am, on March 2 at the Golden Corral, 4032 Taylorsville Road. The Serra Club promotes religious vocations. The luncheon cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, call Chuck Lynch at 244-2752.

Did you know that Catholic Charities has 11 different programs? Did you know that Catholic Charities has been working to transform lives since 1939? If you’ve ever wanted to know more information about the work we do, we invite you to join us at an upcoming informational session. Over the course of an hour, you will meet staff from our programs, see the facilities where clients are served, and hear personal stories. Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 a.m. 2911 South 4th Street 1st Floor Conference Room Please RSVP to Darian Eswine at [email protected] or at 502-637-9786, ext. 104.

Assumption High School’s Junior Class Beta Club members will be hosting the 18th annual “Senior Prom: The Roaring Twenties” for senior citizens on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Assumption gym. The Prime-Time Band with horn will play music enjoyed by the seniors. There will be food and dancing at no cost. Please call in advance to reserve your place: Terry Langley or Erica Lasley, Assumption High School, 502-271-2531.

Join THE IRISH TENORS for an incredible St. Patrick's Day concert experience celebrating Irish heritage with orchestra and choir on Wednesday, March 18, 8 p.m. at The Louisville Memorial Auditorium, 970 N. 4th Street, Louisville. THE IRISH TENORS have performed for Popes, Presidents and Prime Ministers, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. From treasured songs of the Emerald Isle to popular American favorites, their beautiful voices create an unforgettable concert experience. Enjoy Irish classics such as “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” “The Rose of Tralee,” and “Isle of Inisfree,” as well as their gifted interpretations of inspiring and popular songs such as “God Bless America.”Tickets are: $35+ $125 and can be purchased online.

Join us each Friday during Lent for some great food and fellowship! Our weekly Fish Fry will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Magel Center beginning Friday, February 21st and running through Friday, April 3rd. Dine in or Carry Out. We now accept Debit and Credit cards.

Janice Mulligan, Associate Director of the African American Catholic Ministries will speak on her department of the Archdiocese Office of Multicultural Ministries. This will be at the next Serra Club meeting, which will be held at 11:45 am, on February 17 at the Golden Corral, 4032 Taylorsville Road. The Serra Club promotes religious vocations. The luncheon cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, call Chuck Lynch at 244-2752.

Sunday, February 16, 10:30 AM Cathedral of the Assumption Undercroft 433 South 5th Street Free – Open to the Public A native of New Albany, Joseph Elmer Ritter became one of the most influential Roman Catholic Clergymen of the 20th century as Bishop/Archbishop of Indianapolis and later as Archbishop/Cardinal of St. Louis. He was an advocate of civil rights and social justice, speaking vehemently against the Ku Klux Klan, and he worked to integrate Catholic schools in Indianapolis in the 1930s and St. Louis in the 1940s. Come learn more on Sunday, February 16 after the 9:30 Mass in the Undercroft. Our presenter is Greg Sekula, Director of the Southern Regional Office of Indiana Landmarks, a statewide non-profit historic preservation organization. He holds a degree in Historic Preservation from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, and is a past Fellow of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He served on the Board of Directors of the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation and has been a member of the Cathedral since 2002.

Location: Fern Bowl, 5518 Bardstown Rd. Saturday, February 29th, 6:00 pm, $21/player Awesome raffle prizes; 5 players per team/lane; minimum age is 18. Please arrive by 5:30 pm to sign in! Forms are located in the back of church. Signup form and all entry fees need to be turned in to Pam Mullins or school office by February 14. Checks can be made to JPIIA. Any questions, feel free to call Pam at 502-239-7018.

The Saint Louis Bertrand Parish Rosary Altar Society will hold its annual Dessert Card Party on Saturday, February 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held at Saint Louis Bertrand Parish, 1104 South Sixth Street in O’Brien Hall on the third floor. The admission is $5. Special raffles include a capital prize of $2000, 2nd prize of $250, 3rd prize of $250, and a Gift Card Tree (including gift cards in excess of $250). Drawings will be held between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and winners do not need to be present when the drawing is held. License#ORG000078

The fourth annual DeSales High School Men's Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. We invite DeSales alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and friends to reconnect with God, their faith and the DeSales community. The retreat, "God Calls us to Conversion, Always!", will be led by Fr. Chuck Walker, pastor of St. Bernard Parish and will include small-group discussion. The retreat will conclude by celebrating Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered to any attendee who wishes to receive it. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event will be held at DeSales High School, 425 W. Kenwood Drive.