St. Gabriel the Archangel

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St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish Guide Book
St. Gabriel the Archangel
5505 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291
Dear St. Gabriel Parish Member,
God has entrusted to us many gifts - families, friends, earthly goods,
talents, skills, our very lives - everything we have comes from our most
generous God! Good stewards recognize these gifts, develop them, use
them and share them, in justice, with others. A significant way to share
our gifts and put our faith into action is through a life lived in grateful
stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure.
The St. Gabriel Guide Book provides you with an overview of opportunities
for you to get involved in parish life. Published annually, the Guide Book
provides you with a glimpse of the history and culture of St. Gabriel Parish,
along with parish contact lists, FAQs entitled “How Do I…”, and a complete
listing of our diverse ministry opportunities. Your stewardship time & talent
commitment card will be arriving in the mail shortly. You will use this
Guide Book, or access it online at www.stgabriel.net, to review stewardship
opportunities; then complete and return the stewardship commitment card.
The commitment period is July 2017 - June 2018. We ask all of our parish
households to actively participate this year in at least two ministry areas.
You will be contacted by a ministry leader no later than July 2017 so you
can start getting involved and engaged in the ministry of your choice.
Your participation is crucial to our parish planning. The 2015-2019 Parish
Strategic Plan has provided us with a roadmap. It is a living, breathing
reflection of our desire for our parish family’s future. And, our future is
bright—as of July 2016, we have 18 acres of land upon which to create a
common dream—St. Gabriel Park. In 2016, we have filled key roles on our
faith formation team. We are making plans and raising money to build a
much-needed playground on our existing campus. Forward thinking and
forward movement abound here. But, now is the time for every one of us
to dig deep for we will all be called upon to give even more of our time,
talent and treasure for the glory of the God who made us.
When many of us hear the word “stewardship”, we often think that it speaks
solely of “money.” That is not the case at Saint Gabriel Parish. A life lived
in the attitude and practice of stewardship is essentially about doing that
which God wants us to do with the gifts He has given us. Whatever you
decide, I would like to thank you for being a part of this parish community,
and for helping all of us share in the mission and ministry of Jesus.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Reverend John A. Schwartzlose
Pastor
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Mission Statement
The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel the Archangel
 Praising God
 Proclaiming the Good News
 Serving others
 Building community
This Directory is for parish purposes ONLY.
Saint Gabriel does not endorse the use of the
names or addresses of parishioners listed within
this directory for solicitation use.
History of
St. Gabriel the Archangel
The idea to establish a Catholic parish in Fern Creek originated in 1910.
At that time, there were only a few Catholic families in the area, so the
idea was dismissed. In 1953, Archbishop Floersh with the help of
Father James G. Emrich established our parish. There were 200 families
and the opening of GE’s Appliance Park nearby was expected to increase
that number rapidly.
A meeting was held on November 9, 1953, at the home of George Long, Sr.
(one of the original members of the movement). The purpose of the meeting
was to present Father Emrich with $4,800, which had been collected over
the 43-year period, to help construct St. Gabriel Church and School.
In the beginning, Mass was celebrated in Fern Creek High School’s
auditorium. On the site of 8.5 acres at the corner of Bardstown Road
and Hudson Lane, which had been obtained, construction began on a
combination church and school. Work began on the rectory in 1954.
Then, as now, the men and women of the parish donated their time and
talents to hold down building costs.
On January 9, 1955, Father Emrich moved into the new rectory. In the
spring of 1956, a convent for the sisters was begun. It was completed in
August of that year. The first teaching staff included four Sisters of Charity
of Nazareth and three lay teachers. The school, eight classrooms and a
cafeteria, opened September 24, 1956. Enrollment was 294 students.
Although the church was not quite complete, the first Mass was celebrated
on December 16, 1956. St. Gabriel Church was not officially dedicated
until January 12, 1958.
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As the Catholic population in Fern Creek grew, so did the need for
enlargement of the school. Six classrooms were added in 1958 and two
more in 1960. There were then 634 students. Several additions were
made from 1981 through 1987: the cafeteria doubled in size, four new
classrooms were built, and the convent was converted into a new learning
center, a kindergarten room, a teacher’s lounge, and computer room.
In January 2017, we find ourselves with 2124 families, and one of the largest
schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville with 740 students (preschool-8), and
a religious education program of 93 students (preschool through high school).
We completed, in 1994, an ambitious building program, which included a new
Church, a new multipurpose building and the renovation of the former Church
for school classrooms, computer room, and Parish staff offices. In August 2001,
we completed the construction project to increase our kitchen, renovate the
cafeteria, double our library and computer rooms, and add classrooms and
a childcare area, additional Parish offices and work areas. Since then, we’ve
updated our school facilities with renovated restrooms, new energy-efficient
windows, installation of a keyless entry system and Smartboards for each
classroom. In August 2015, we completed a renovation of our preschool which
expanded capacity to 106 preschool students, allowing for continued growth of
our school. We are thriving – in July 2016 we completed a purchase transaction
of 18 acres at 5119, 5121, and 5201 Bardstown Road for future development.
May God continue to bless our efforts to serve the People of God in our
Community and allow us to be good stewards of our gifts.
Mass Schedule
Weekend Liturgy
Saturday ...................................................................................5:00 PM
Sunday ..................................................8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Weekday Liturgy
Monday-Saturday .....................................................................8:15 AM
Holy Day Liturgy ......................................................8:15 AM, 7:00 PM
Sacraments and
Sacramental Preparation
Sacraments of Initiation
Infant Baptism
Baptism for children age 6 and under is celebrated on six separate
weekends throughout the year. Parent Baptism Preparation
Workshops are held on six separate Sunday afternoons. Godparents
are encouraged to attend along with the parents. For additional
information contact Sarah Buntin.
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First Eucharist
In order to adequately prepare for First Eucharist, children need to
complete grade 1 of religious education either in the school or an
approved program. Preparation and celebration of the sacrament
occurs in grade 2. All participants in the sacrament must supply a copy
of their baptismal certificate to the parish or school office. Contact
Sarah Buntin for additional information. Parents of children in older
grades seeking First Eucharist contact Sarah Buntin.
Confirmation
Confirmation is celebrated at the end of 8th grade during the Easter
Season, with preparation starting in the spring of 7th Grade. In order to be
adequately prepared for Confirmation, children need to complete grade 7
of religious education. Contact Anna Peterson for additional information.
RCIA
RCIA is for all adults 18 yrs of age and older who would like to
become Catholic. RCIA begins in the fall. Contact Therese Brennan for
more information.
Children’s Initiation
Children’s Initiation is for children who wish to become Catholic.
Contact Sarah Buntin for more information.
Sacraments of Healing
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated the First Friday
of every month after 8:15 AM Mass in the parish gathering space. You
may also contact the Parish Office to make special arrangements for a
home or hospital visit to receive this anointing.
Eucharistic Ministers are available on Sundays to take Communion
to the homebound, including those temporarily recovering at home.
Contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from
3:00-4:00 PM in the church. It is also celebrated the First Monday of every
month as part of Adoration 7:30-8:30 PM. The Reconciliation room may
be found inside the church sanctuary. Reconciliation may also be arranged
by contacting one of our parish priests to schedule an appointment.
First Reconciliation
Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation typically occurs during
the second grade year or at the time of First Eucharist preparation. For
those in need of Reconciliation preparation, please contact Sarah Buntin.
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Jennifer Schulz, Assistant Principal .................................239-5535 ext. 203
Peggy Sermersheim, School Recruitment Secretary ........239-5535 ext. 200
Kathy Stivers, Assistant Principal ....................................239-5535 ext. 268
Pam Terwilliger, Finance Manager ..................................239-5481 ext. 302
Amanda Wolz, Business & Development Manager ..........239-5481 ext. 310
Kathy Wood, School Secretary ........................................239-5535 ext. 202
How Do I...
Become a Member of St. Gabriel Parish? Informational meetings
for new parishioners are held monthly. The dates for the meetings
can be found in the bulletin and our website or you may contact the
Parish Office. Attendance at one of these meetings is required to join
St. Gabriel Parish. Adult children (21 or older) of a household are
encouraged to register separately from their parents.
Request Visitation of the Sick and Homebound? If you know
of a member of the parish who is homebound, in the hospital, or
in a nursing home please notify the parish so arrangements can be
made for visitation. NOTE: Hospitals no longer notify the parish of
parishioner admissions.
Have Eucharist arranged for the Homebound? Notify the Parish
Office and arrangements will be made with one of our many dedicated
volunteers to come to the home, hospital or nursing home.
Arrange a funeral? Contact the Parish Office. A priest or a
representative from our Bereavement Committee will meet with you
to plan the liturgy and other details of the funeral. After regular office
hours you may call the emergency phone number, 231-5455.
Request family or marriage counseling? Contact the Archdiocesan
Family Ministries Counseling Services: 502-636-1044 or email
[email protected]
Get a BeFriender? BeFriender Ministry is a ministry of listening,
presence, and compassion. BeFriender Ministers are trained, and
bring with them the caring presence of God and the community. All
information shared with a BeFriender is kept strictly confidential.
When you or someone you know needs someone to listen, please
contact the Parish Office for a BeFriender.
Enroll my child in the Parish Religious Education Program
(PREP)? This program is for children in grades PreK-8th grade who
do not attend Catholic schools. Children who do attend Catholic
school and would like to attend for additional religious education are
also welcome to enroll. Classes meet once a week on Sunday mornings
throughout the school year. Registration forms, the Parent Handbook,
and schedule can be found on the parish website under the heading of
Parish, under the Formation tab, in the Children’s Formation section.
Contact Sarah Buntin for more information.
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Sacraments of Service
Holy Matrimony
Please call Anna Peterson at the Parish Office to schedule a first
meeting and discuss arrangements with the pastor or deacon. A
minimum six months notification is mandatory by diocesan policy. One
of the couple must be a registered member of St. Gabriel.
Holy Orders
All men and women discerning the call to the vocation of priest,
deacon, or religious brother or sister, should contact the pastor or the
Archdiocese of Louisville Vocations Office.
St. Gabriel Parish
Parish Office ..................................................................................239-5481
Office hours ........................................Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Parish Office Fax ...........................................................................239-7717
Parish web address ...........................................................www.stgabriel.net
Parish E-mail Address [e-mail]
School Office .................................................................................239-5535
Office hours ....Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM during the school year
School Fax .....................................................................................231-1464
Youth Ministry ...............................................................................239-5481
Preschool Office ............................................................................239-1298
Office hours ......................Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM year-round
Preschool E-mail Address [email protected]
Parish Staff
The Rev. John Schwartzlose, Pastor ................................239-5481 ext. 308
The Rev. Sean McKinley, Associate Pastor .......................239-5481 ext. 309
Stephen Bowling, Deacon .............................................................239-5481
Mike Fitzmayer, Deacon ................................................................239-5481
Mary Rose Battcher, Administrative Assistant .................239-5481 ext. 305
Sharon Benson, Assistant Child Care Director .................239-1298 ext. 402
Sarah Buntin, Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation ....239-5481 ext. 314
Therese Brennan, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation ...239-5481 ext. 311
Jeff Hopper, Maintenance Supervisor ..............................239-5481 ext. 245
Alaina Mikulcik, Maintenance Technician .....................................239-5481
Pam Huelsman, Principal ................................................239-5535 ext. 204
Shelly Pierce, Preschool & After School
Enrichment Director .................................................239-1298 ext. 401
Jessica Mills, Director of Music .......................................239-5481 ext. 317
Steve Mattingly, IT Manager ...........................................239-5481 ext. 313
Tim McGinty, Community Activities Manager .................239-5481 ext. 315
Janey Miller, Administrative Assistant .............................239-5481 ext. 300
Anna Peterson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry ................239-5481 ext. 312
Margaret Reinert, Administrative Assistant .....................239-5481 ext. 304
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