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31 December 2021

Dear Friends,

In 2016 LGBTQ+ Ministry was born at Historic Saint Paul parish. In the years that have come and gone we have brought new members into the church through profession of faith and baptism, and by offering apologies and the promise to accompany and love LGBTQ+ siblings without judgement in a safe place that is our parish church and our parish community. 

In 2021 we were particularly blessed to have what began at our parish become part of the structure of the Diocese of Lexington's known as the  Diocesan LGBT Outreach Commission. While our parish ministry still continues to evolve, the mission  begun here has become more robust and now reaches to the 50 counties of our diocese and far, far beyond. We have become a model for parishes, dioceses, and educational institutions throughout the country. 

While the pandemic has prevented us from gathering safely and doing so much of what we would like to do, it has offered us the opportunity to reassess our mission and find new ways to minister. We are still finding our way hoping the pandemic will end soon and we can begin our "typical" ministry activities again in earnest.

On the Feast of Christ the King at the Cathedral of Christ the King in November of 2021 Bishop John commissioned Anita Capillo, Deacon Chris Cecil, Angel Michael Cobb, Michael Dahl, JT Hulan, Fr. Carlos Martinez, Dr. Melinda Moore, Nick Ralston, and JR Zerkowski (chair) to serve in the name of the bishop providing outreach and pastoral accompaniment to LGBTQ+ persons and their families and friends as well as providing educational opportunities so that instutions throughout our diocese and the People of God who comprise the Diocese of Lexington might grow in their understanding and pastoral care for LGBTQ+ persons and those who love them and those they love. 

While Sister Clara, Anita, Fr. John Curtis, Nick and I have been involved since the beginning, Fr. Richard Watson joined us two years ago as pastor and has jumped into the ministry with dedication and Christ's unconditional love, just as Fr. Carlos Martinez had when he ministered at our parish among Spanish-speaking siblings.

As the year ends we sing a mighty "TE DEUM" - a hymn of thanksgiving for the wonders God has brought forth from all of us, often despite ourselves. 

JR Zerkowski
Chair, Diocese of Lexington LGBT Commission
Director, LGBTQ+ Ministry Lexington


 

New Year’s Eve/La Vigilia de Año Nuevo: Friday, December 31, 10:00 am Mass (English); 7:00 pm Santa Misa (espan ol).

Jueves, 30 de diciembre no Misa. New Year’s Day (Sunday Vigil Mass)/Año Nuevo: Saturday,

January 1, 4:00 pm (English). Sunday, January 2: 10:00 am Mass (English); 12:45 y 7:00 pm Santa Misa (espan ol).

Lexington reported 494 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, the city’s most in a single day, surpassing the previous highest day of 451 cases on Dec. 9, 2020. The city’s 7-day rolling average is up to 247 new cases per day, with 57,169 cases and 476 deaths since the outbreak began in March 2020.

You can help slow the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated!

We have all the COVID-19 vaccines (including the pediatric dose for ages 5-11 years) available by same-day appointment every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in our Public Health Clinic at 650 Newtown Pike. Call 859-288-2483 to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine!

You can also help slow the spread of COVID-19 by:
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick, especially those with COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, muscle/body aches, loss of taste/smell, nausea, etc.);
• Covering coughs and sneezes;
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
• Wearing a face covering in crowded public areas.

#LexDoThis #LexingtonKy #PublicHealth 
 

PLEASE CONSIDER US AS THE YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE:

Many do not realize the parish can accept gifts of appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds; plus, real estate, art and collectibles as a source of support for the ministries of the Historic Saint Paul Parish.

Donations of appreciated assets provide favorable tax treatment without incurring a capital gains tax upon the sale of the asset. At the same time, you are eligible to deduct the full fair-market value of the asset you donated from your income taxes, up to the overall amount allowed by the IRS. We will work with you and your financial advisor to properly administer your gift to Historic Saint Paul Parish.

Contact Fr. Richard directly rwatson@cdlex.org