A Thank You from Archbishop Kurtz
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Archbishop Kurtz sends greetings to Catholics and thanks them for their ongoing support of the ministries of our 110 parishes and the Archdiocese.
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Between Amens:
True Leisure is the Briefest Glimpse of Eternity
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By Dr. Karen Shadle, Director of Worship for the Archdiocese of Louisville
Major League Baseball recently announced plans to start a shortened season at the end of this month.
My excitement for the possible return of my favorite sport was quickly tempered with annoyance about some new rules. There are some necessary health protocols, such as no spitting or high-fives. But there are other rules which have little to do with safety and more to do with efficiency, such as using the designated hitter in both leagues and starting extra innings with a runner on second base. These follow in the same vein as other recent experimental rule changes: the use of video replay to challenge an umpire’s call; the use of a clock to implement time limits between innings, pitching changes, and even individual pitches; limits on the number of coaching visits to the pitcher’s mound. All are purported to make the game more fast-paced and exciting, reducing the length of games and the possibility of human error.
My frustration with some of the efficiency-related rules have caused me to reflect on the purpose of leisure and why Americans are so very bad at it. New baseball rules are a small aggravation that reflect a much bigger and growing problem with our ability to rest.
Leisure is a form of rest, but it is not merely idleness or vegging out – what the ancient philosophers called “acedia.” Rather, leisure is restful contemplation. It is the active pursuit of a uniquely human activity, such as art, sport, reading, or meditation. As Christians, leisure is more than a philosophical aim. Our tradition requires Sabbath rest because it makes us receptive to God and God’s goodness in the world, in ourselves, and in each other. Acedia is an abject refusal to receive God’s command to rest. As St. Augustine puts it, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in Him.”
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Seminarian Cole McDowell's Vocation Story
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The Vocation Office will be sharing videos of our seminarians over the next month. Some videos will involve the seminarian sharing his story. Some videos will involve him sharing about his favorite hobbies. The videos will be posted on the Louisville Vocations Facebook page
here
. See one of these videos below.
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June 30
@ArchbishopKurtz:
Congratulations to members of our Catholic Hispanic community who are graduating from high school or college! Please join the Virtual Mass of Thanksgiving, organized by our new Office of Hispanic Ministry, on Wednesday, July 1 at Noon at Annunciation. See
here
.
June 23
@ArchbishopKurtz:
¡Felicidades a miembros de la comunidad católica hispana que se gradúan de high school o universidad! Por favor únanse a la Misa Virtual de Acción de Gracias organizada por la nueva Oficina del Ministerio Hispano el miércoles, 1 de julio al mediodía.
Vaya
.
June 15
@ArchbishopKurtz:
See my message to Catholic Charities
@CC_Louisville
for World Refugee Week highlighting the dignity and gifts of every person
here
.
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Follow
@ArchLouKY on Twitter for more of our tweets.
June 22
@ArchLouKY:
Beginning today, the Feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops celebrates Religious Freedom Week. Learn more
here
.
June 21
@ArchLouKY:
Blessed feast day to
@StAloysiusPWV
and St. Aloysius Church in Shepherdsville!
June 14
@ArchLouKY:
Blessed feast day to Most Blessed Sacrament Church!
June 11
@ArchLouKY:
See a special bonus installment of the "Hymns at Home" series
here
and download the program
here
.
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Resources & Recommendations
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This month, we're highlighting some helpful and timely resources for Catholics throughout the Archdiocese. We encourage you to check out the resources below.
Update on Office of Faith Formation Classes
The Office of Faith Formation is now resuming “in-person” classes. Space is limited, and all participants must follow these COVID-19 guidelines:
- Classes limited to 25 participants, and all must pre-register.
- Participants should monitor their temperatures before attending. Do not attend if ill or not feeling well.
- Participants must wear a mask at all times.
- Social distancing (at least six feet between people) will be maintained at all times.
- Refreshments will not be provided so bring your own water, coffee, or snacks.
- Participants may not stay in the building during lunch or after class times. The classrooms will be sanitized and cleaned during this time.
- Only two persons allowed in the restrooms at a time.
- Participants should not linger in the reception area or other public areas of the building.
If you need special needs or accommodations, please let us know at the time of registration. For questions, call Lynn McDaniel at 502-636-0296, ext. 1267 or
lmcdaniel@archlou.org
. Classes are listed below:
Introduction to Prayer, July 27, 1-3:30 p.m.
Faith Development, July 28, 9-11:30 a.m.
Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II, July 28, 1-4 p.m.
Introduction to Christology, July 29, 9-11:30 a.m.
Introduction to Sacraments, July 29, 1-3:30 p.m.
Images of God, July 30, 9-11:30 a.m.
Introduction to Scripture, July 30, 1-3:30 p.m.
Reconciliation Workshop, Aug. 4, 9-Noon
Eucharist Workshop, Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m.
For flyers regarding upcoming classes, see
here
.
Racism
As our Church and nation work to uphold human dignity and reject racism, both education and action are needed. Below are local and national resources.
COVID-19
Information about streaming liturgies, messages from Archbishop Kurtz, prayer resources, and resources for families can be found
here
.
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