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Thank you for a wonderful summer! This has been my first summer assignment as a seminarian, and you have made it a very good one. I have had a blast getting to meet many of you and learning about all of the ways God is working through you. From Vacation Bible School to men’s Bible study, from the picnic to Eucharistic Adoration, from the finance council to the youth group, I have been able to experience and participate in many aspects of the life of the parish. Accompanying Fr. John and Fr. Jim to administer the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, as well as taking the Eucharist to Glen Ridge Nursing Home, has helped me learn how a priest can bring Christ’s healing presence into the midst of suffering and loneliness. Eating lunch in the cafeteria with schoolchildren was a vivid experience of the life and energy that the school brings to the parish. Attending meetings of the parish council and many parish committees has helped me to understand the many practical details that go into managing a parish of this size. Interviewing the parish staff has helped me to appreciate the diverse gifts and talents that they have generously offered to the service of the Church. Assisting at baptisms and funerals has shown me how the sacraments and rituals of the Church inject meaning and God’s grace into the important moments of life. I have been able to experience and participate in many aspects of the life of the parish. Simply spending time in the parish office has given me a feel for some of the daily rhythms of parish life. Please remember to pray for me as I return to formation at St. Meinrad Seminary, as well as for Kirby and all of our seminarians. Please join me in praying, as well, that the young men and women of St. Gabriel will hear and answer God’s call to serve Him as priests, as religious brothers and sisters, and as holy and faithful husbands and wives. I want to thank Fr. John for taking such good care of Kirby and me this summer and making sure that we had a good and productive experience. I also want to thank Fr. Jim, Deacon Stephen, and the parish staff for all that they do to support the parish and all they have taught me through their ministry. St. Gabriel is a parish with a lot going on and a lot to be proud of, and I am confident that you have even greater things ahead. Thank you for letting me be a part of it. In Christ, Steven Reeves 200 Hill Drive St. Meinrad, IN 47577 sreeves@saintmeinrad.edu Now that’s “Weird” Weird. According to Webster it means “Odd; bizarre, fantastic.” But for 125 children and 95 volunteers this summer, we know it really means something is special, unique, rare, never seen before, one-ofa-kind… Weird is what this year’s “Weird Animals” VBS celebrated. Jesus showed his unconditional love to lepers, outcasts and criminal s- all folks who were probably considered weird at the time. The things that Jesus did must have seemed weird to the people around him. After all, talking to a Samaritan woman? Totally unheard of. Hanging out with lepers? Gasp! Washing his disciples’ feet? Really? Weird may not seem like the correct word to use when we talk about faith or church. It’s not a word that we are used to hearing. But many of our children know what it is like to feel weird. Left out. Different. Afraid. This year, with the help of some “Weird Animals” like Axl the Axolotls and Milton the star-nosed mole, we celebrated the wonderful unique and “weird” way that God has created each of us and we learned: Even when you're left out....Jesus loves you! Even when you don’t understand…Jesus loves you! Even though you’re different…Jesus loves you! Even though you do wrong…Jesus loves you! Even when you’re afraid…Jesus loves you! So I’m weird. Guess what? I like it! -Cyndi Marlow Page 4 S T. GABR IE L THE A R CH A NGEL NEWS LE TT ER
I give thanks and praise to God for bringing me to Louisville and allowing me this opportunity to serve our parish as your new Pastoral Associate. After only 4 short weeks, St. Gabriel already feels like home because so many of you, from both the school and parish, have stepped forward to introduce yourselves and to offer assistance to help ease the transition. On that note, I would like to take a moment to share with you a bit of information about myself. One of four girls, I was born and raised in Florence, AL. My father, paternal grandparents, and immediate relatives are from north Alabama, but my mother and maternal grandparents are from Bowling Green and Park City, KY (my grandfather worked at Mammoth Cave). Thus, Kentucky is not foreign to me as I do have ancestral roots here, so to speak. I attended undergrad school at Auburn University (War Eagle!!), earning a professional degree in architecture. After practicing for over 22 years throughout the southeast, I finally succumbed to God’s call to teach our Catholic faith. I relocated to Memphis, TN to attend Christian Brothers University, earning a master’s degree in teaching; followed by teaching religion in the Catholic school system to elementary, middle, and eventually, high school. Upon completion of professional-level catechetical certification from the Diocese of Memphis, I segued into parish ministry, teaching religious education and sacramental preparation classes to children and youth as well as adult CELEBRATE OUR NEWEST MEMBERS To the Brilliant Community of St. Gabriel, Thank you all for the wonderful welcome that I have received here. I feel incredibly honored and blessed to have been welcomed into such a wonderful family. Most recently, my educational experience includes teaching Preschool at Sacred Heart for 6 years. While there, I was given the opportunity to work with a variety of ages in both the general classroom as well as teaching art. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Centre College in Studio Art, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of the Cumberlands. I’m a mother of two gorgeous girls, 8 and 11 years old, that keep me on my toes with cross country and volleyball teams. As a hobby, I also teach both children’s and adult painting classes in St. Matthews at a paint and sip style studio. Being born and raised in Louisville, I have a great deal of pride in this community. My family has been in Kentucky for generations and I’m proud to say that I have family ties to The Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg, which happens to be my favorite place to visit. I will be working hard alongside everyone at St. Gabriel to continue to grow the early childhood program and enrich the already beautiful environment. Jennifer Schulz and I will be working to incorporate the “Splash Into Kindergarten” curriculum into our school day programs. With having a background in the Arts, one of my goals includes implementing a fun, educational, and various theme–directed Summer Camp program, focusing on many areas of the Arts. We are working towards having camps geared toward visual arts, drama, and faith formation and RCIA. Currently, I am enrolled in graduate studies with Saint Meinrad Archabbey, working toward a second master’s degree in theology with completion anticipated for the end of 2015. After serving as director of religious education with my previous two parishes, I accepted Fr. John and the search committee’s invitation to join St. Gabriel as your new pastoral associate. And God is not finished with me yet. Scripture tells us that it was by faith that Abraham obeyed when he was called to “go out to a place he was to receive as an inheritance, even though he did not know where he was to go.” It was by faith that he journeyed to an unknown place, for he was looking for “the city with foundations, whose architect and maker is God” (Heb 11:8-10). Now at mid-life with both parents deceased, God has opened a brand new door of adventure for me; and even though I cannot see the road ahead, I am diving in with both feet…Blessings, Tammy Flippo Pastoral Associate I began my employment with St. Gabriel in July of this year. A native of Louisville, I graduated from PRP in 2010 and attended Jefferson Community and Technical College, from which I received several plumbing certificates. I live in the south end of Louisville near Iroquois Park. games. Ethan Carroll, Maintenance Technician I like science fiction books and computer music with performances and/or exhibitions at the end of the camps. Possibly even an Odyssey of the Mind, Helping our Community, and learning to be “Green” themed camps as well. Along with the staff, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established here at St. Gabriel Child Care with strong relationships with parents, students, staff, and community partners. The staff will be working hard continuing to foster a nurturing and safe environment for children, implementing the use of instructional technology into the classroom, consistently implementing the newly adopted curriculum, and providing exciting and challenging enrichment opportunities for all of our students. I am passionate about teaching children to become individual and forever-learning problem solvers. The talented Child Care staff will be working towards teaching the whole child, allowing students to learn through their mistakes, discovering different ways to absorb information through experimentation, and helping them to make good choices all around. During the course of the year, the staff will continue to work together to provide opportunities in preparing the students to become world class citizens with a solid foundation created here at our school. As Director, my door is always open and I welcome your input, concerns, and thoughts. Shelly Hunt, Preschool & After School Enrichment Director OCTOBER 20 14 Page 5
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