The Record
's Readership Survey
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On
Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz
, Archbishop Kurtz talks with Paul Schulte, founder of Horizon-Insight, about the readership survey he recently conducted for
The Record
newspaper.
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To view other segments from February's
Conversations
go here
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Holy Trinity Clifton School
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By
Paula Watkins
Holy Trinity Clifton School at 2117 Payne Street opened for the 2019-2020 school year to serve children with language-based learning differences. We are the very first Catholic school of its kind. Of the enrolled students who are Catholic, they represent 13 parishes in our Archdiocese.
The first part of the year has been amazing as we watch our children grow and flourish in their learning! They are becoming confident in their academic abilities and amazing us every day with their progress. During conferences in October, we heard testimonials from parents that warmed our hearts. We are sharing them so you know first-hand from families about how we are transforming lives:
- “The decision to switch to Holy Trinity Clifton School was the best decision we have ever made. It has truly changed all of our lives, not just at school but at home as well. No more hours of struggling with homework. No more tears and feelings of failing from both us and our child. It truly is a blessing to have this opportunity available.” Parent of Grade 4 Student
- “Our son is such an intelligent little guy in so many areas while he struggles in others. Holy Trinity Clifton School has helped him advance overall with the individualized plan. Take a tour and see the amazing facility and all that it has to offer. Learn about the different strategies that are tailored to each child helping to focus on their individual needs. This place is amazing!” Parent of Grade 2 Student
- “My grandson seems to be very excited to learn every day. He talks about his school with a positive attitude.” Grandmother of Grade 4 Student
- “I am very impressed with the administrative and teaching staff. I can tell there is a caring and open atmosphere for...Read More
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Catholic Conference of Kentucky Update
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By Jason Hall
The 2020 Legislative Session in Frankfort continues to move very quickly. Many bills of interest or concern to the Catholic community are being considered by our elected representatives. It is impossible to cover them all in one email, but here are a few where urgent action is needed.
You can call your legislator at 1-800-372-7181 (to leave a message in Spanish call 1-866-840-6574). Or
GO HERE
and enter your address to find your legislator and a link to email them.
Today, I am going to highlight a few bills that are pending in the HOUSE, so please leave a message for your State Representative for any or all of the following bills.
SB 1
– Sanctuary Cities – A few weeks ago, we asked you to contact your senators about Senate Bill 1, which would have charged all public agencies with the duty to use their “best efforts” to support federal immigration enforcement, even if that agency dealt with vulnerable populations and their personnel had no training in immigration law.
Thanks to your advocacy, the bill was amended to clarify that this support would only be expected in response to a specific request from federal immigration authorities. In addition, a number of sensitive agencies were exempted. However, the “best efforts” standard remains for most agencies, and it is unclear what that would mean for adoption and foster care services and other agencies that deal with individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
SB 1 has passed the Senate and is now in the House. It is very important that we let the House know this is not a proper use of limited state resources and could prevent many persons in need from being able to access essential services, including local law enforcement when they are victims of crime.
HB 67
– Abortion and the KY Constitution – This bill would amend the state constitution to clarify that there is no right to an abortion in the Kentucky Constitution. A number of other states have passed strong pro-life legislation that could potentially withstand a challenge under federal law, only to see those laws struck down by their state courts who have held there is a state right to abortion. HB 67, if passed and approved by the voters in November, would prevent that from happening here. Please ask your Representative to support and, if possible, to sign on as a cosponsor. By clicking on the bill number, you can see if your Representative is already a cosponsor.
HB 237
– Death Penalty and Mental Illness –This bill would prohibit the application of the death penalty against someone with a diagnosed severe mental illness. Again, please urge your Representative to support and co-sponsor.
HB 1
– Public Assistance – This is in an earlier stage of the process, and we hope positive amendments will be adopted. As introduced, however, HB 1 is problematic. For some time, we have been hearing of a desire to reform public benefits in positive ways, and we hoped HB 1 would be that. However, as currently written, it would put into law new work requirements and various punitive measures to cut people off from critical assistance at sensitive times in their life. For example, if someone with a drug conviction is released from jail or prison and fails to enter a treatment program within 90 days, he or she would be permanently barred from receiving Medicaid benefits. Given the severity of the substance use disorder crisis Kentucky has been experiencing, this could be disastrous. Please ask your Representative to OPPOSE HB 1 unless amended to remove these harmful policies.
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February 9
@ArchbishopKurtz:
May the gift of the Holy Spirit enliven these young parishioners of Ascension Parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this AM.
February 2
@ArchbishopKurtz:
Great to take a walk along the Ohio right before the Super Bowl begins.
January 31
@ArchbishopKurtz:
May the Holy Spirit banish fear, selfishness and burn-out & enliven the hearts of these youth of St. Martha. Thanks too to Fr. Seejo & fine choir.
January 29
@ArchbishopKurtz:
Wonderful Eucharistic Celebration of Catholic Schools Week this AM at St. JAMES School in Elizabethtown.
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2/14/20 7:00 p.m.
2/25/20 Noon
2/25/20 6:00 p.m.
(See link for cost/registration)
2/29/20 9:00 a.m.
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3/1/20 2:30 p.m.
3/7/20 9:00 a.m.
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3/7/20 6:00 p.m.
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3/11/20 8:30 a.m.
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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 and get involved.
Rouler
Have some Mardi Gras fun while supporting the work of Catholic Charities of Louisville. Catholic Charities is planning a fundraising event on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 25 that combines two Catholic traditions.
“It’s an opportunity to connect our Catholic tradition of service with our Catholic tradition of celebration,” said Lisa DeJaco Crutcher, CEO of Catholic Charities. “We think it has some really fun potential.”
Rouler 2020 will be held at The Olmsted from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will include New Orleans-inspired food and an open bar. Tickets to the fundraiser are $75. The celebration will include live bands, casino games, bingo, and a prize wheel. Suggested attire for the event is party casual or business festive. Tickets are available at
bidpal.net/rouler
. For more information,
go here
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Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz
February’s episode of
Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz
features a conversation between Archbishop Kurtz and Chancellor Dr. Brian Reynolds about good spiritual resources for Lent and the importance of faithful citizenship and civility in our nation’s politics. Archbishop also welcomes guest Paul Schulte, founder of Horizon-Insight, to discuss the recent readership survey he conducted for
The Record
.
Conversations
airs on the Faith Channel (Spectrum channels 19 and digital channel 279) on Tues. at 7 p.m., Wed. at 10 a.m., Fri. at 7 p.m., and Sat. at 4 p.m. It is on radio stations WLCR 1040 AM, Breadbox Media, and WLHN 95.3 FM in Meade County. In addition,
Conversations
can be downloaded for no charge through iTunes.
Conversations
also is available on Bardstown Cable Channel 19 (BRTV) at 7 p.m. on the first two Monday nights of the month and on Bardstown’s PLG TV on Tuesday afternoons at 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Conversations is online
here
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Growing in Faith
Want to learn more about your faith? Check out all the offerings from the Office of Faith Formation
here
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