contact Linda - Actual retreat is 7pm Friday through noon Saturday. Extra time for set up and clean up. Will be using all of Caramella hall, the kitchen, church and chapel plus office area.

Contact: Margie McAvay

RECONCILIATION: 4 TO 4:45 PM OR, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 775-851-1874.

Established in 1988, the mission Diocese of Lexington serves 50 counties in central and eastern Kentucky. Only 10 counties lay within the central bluegrass region of the state where economic conditions are favorable. The remaining counties are located in Appalachia, which is noted for an extreme level of poverty. The population throughout the Appalachian region is less than 1% Catholic and 60% are un-churched. At times, Catholicism is misunderstood or even me with hostility by the local population. In spite of this, our outreach services and parish evangelization efforts are beginning to close the gap. Our ministers and volunteers who work directly with people of Appalachia have found a growing desire for liberation from poverty, high unemployment, lack of medical services, and homelessness. Through ministries, the Church has brought the presence of Christ to Appalachia region. Even though the Catholic population is very small, the Catholic church provides a large percentage of essential food, clothing, and shelter to many who have inadequate means of support. The parishes and outreach centers in the region are dependent on financial assistance in order to remain in operation. Priest in the area serve multiple locations and often travel 35-40 miles between parishes over mountainous terrain to offer the Sunday liturgy. Deacons and religious provide a vital element in daily parish administration and service to the poor. Ultimately, the Catholic presence in Appalachia would diminish without the generous response from outside resources who share the common mission of Christ.

No baptisms on the 5th Sunday of the month

Contact: Teri Iaconis

Contact: Kevin Brett

Pray the Patriotic Rosary 4th Thursday of every month While praying the joyful mysteries, we pray for every state in the union and plead the blood of Jesus over every soul in that state- In addition, beautiful patriotic songs are sung It is a powerful and moving experience and all are welcome- 7pm in St. Mary’s Chapel, St Rose of Lima Church Contact: Janet Kurvers

Contact: Margie McAvay

RECONCILIATION: 4 TO 4:45 PM OR, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 775-851-1874.

No baptisms on the 5th Sunday of the month