One-liner for the week: "If a church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it already has!"
Winter Gala Update - Our second largest fundraiser of the year, the Third Annual Winter Gala is only 2 weeks away! The number of tickets is limited so be sure to purchase your tickets NOW for only $65 per ticket. You can purchase your tickets online); after Mass this weekend; or, at the school/parish office during normal business hours. Your can, also, purchase your tickets this Sunday, February 2nd, at our “gift gathering” to be held in the undercroft between Masses. Please bring in your donations for the silent auction (new, unused items only, please) and enjoy some coffee and donuts as well! Up for auction this year (partial list)…
7 Nights Cancun Paradise Vacation for two at the Hyatt Regency Cancun (includes airfare)
5 Nights Napa Valley Wine-Train & Meritage Resort & Spa Vacation for two (includes airfare)
A three months advertising package from Real Life Radio worth $3,000
Pick Your Own Family Vacation – Choice of 7 Nights Stay in Myrtle Beach, Orlando, or Smokey Mountains
Four 1-Day Park Hopper Passes to Disney World
Jimmy Buffett Autographed Acoustical Guitar
Hand-made Toy Chest from Barber Cabinet Company
Various Pottery, Pictures, Art Projects etc. from St. John School Students
2 Men's Basketball Tickets for University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas game on February 27, 2014
32" LED Samsung TV
Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Complete Auto Detailing Package
Plus so much more!!!
For more information, click here. Since the Gala is open to the public, invite your friends and family to join you! Questions? Call or email Jason Noffsinger, Jason.noffsinger@penske.com, phone # (502)316-3352; or Kim Jansen, kmercer904@gmail.com, phone # (916)743-0388.
Knights of Columbus Sponsored Blood Drive is Sunday, February 2nd from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at St. John Church. To make an appointment (HIGHLY recommended), con the Kentucky Blood Center at http://www.kybloodcenter.org/; call 800-775-2522; or contact Bob Jackson at (502) 370-4050, Email jackson5293@roadrunner.com. Every drop counts!
Pulse of the Parish Q & A Box: Please see this week’s bulletin on how you can submit questions to members of our Parish Council. This is your opportunity to get answers to YOUR questions about anything in our parish.
Tax Letters were sent out from the parish office this week for thoseindividuals/families that contributed over $250.00 during 2013. If you did not receive your letter (and contributed over $250.00), please contact the parish office.
AMEN House Needs: The Amen House is busy helping those in need every day. At this time, they are in need of regular toiletry items, as well as diapers and wipes for babies! Please remember them as you grocery shop this week!
Mark your calendars for:
Gift Gathering Sunday, after 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses at St. John Church
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive Sunday, February 2nd from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, St. John Church.
Catholicism Series Wednesdays, at 7:30 PM at Georgetown College – open to the public. Check bulletin and website for more information.
Did you know you can download the weekly bulletin directly from our website?
Just go to the "Parishioners" tab above and look for the "Weekly Bulletin" in the Sub Menu. From there, you can select and download any of the bulletins listed there anytime. This is especially helpful when you're traveling or on vacation! Plus, you don’t need to wait till Saturday/Sunday to read your bulletin.