The Brothers of Assumption Council at their July meeting planning the programs for the year.
Bernard Stottmann PSD Obituary
Below is Bernard J. Stottmann’s obituary as published in the Louisville Courier Journal.
Stottmann, Bernard Joseph John Jr.,
82, a native of Louisville passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Baptist Health Palliative Care (Hospice).
Bernie was born to the late Bernard Sr. and Evelyn Stottmann. He was a Flaget Alumnus, retired truck driver, and dedicated member to the Knights of Columbus. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Margie Beyerle; and brother, Charlie Stottmann.
Survivors include his loving wife of 21 years, Linda Stumph Stottmann; children, Paul Stottmann (Marcie), Janet Buckman, and Theresa McAlpine; stepchildren, Mark Stumph (Pam) and Vicki Stumph; grandchildren, Callista, Alexa, Maggie, Kenny (Stephanie), Rex (Gail), Brittany, Brandon, Dallas (Taylor), Julia (Jared), Shane, Erin; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jared Jr., Mya, Makenna, Caleb, and Mariah; brother, Tony (Mary) Stottmann; sister, Regina Steltenpohl (Bob); nieces, nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donation to the Kidney Foundation or the donor’s choice of charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.Ratterman.com.
Kentucky State Council Golf Scramble 2015
The Tom Wiseman Memorial Open Kentucky State Council Golf Scramble is coming up soon, see the information below if you are interested in playing or sponsoring a hole. All proceeds go to Kentucky Charities.
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Congratulations to Jude Kiely of IHM, who was selected as the 2015 recipient of the Bishop Ackerman Council Knights of Columbus scholarship. Jude will be attending Covington Catholic High School this Fall. The $1,000 annual and renewable scholarship was given in honor of the late Brother Albert Hillenbrand. Jude is the son of Chris and Laura Kiely. Thanks to Brother Paul Roch for coordinating this worthy program!
Bishop Foys’ Coat of Arms
Bishop Foys’ Coat of Arms combines a design of his own choosing with the Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Covington.
The diocesan design on the left hand side of the shield was commissioned by Bishop William T. Mulloy following the 1953 elevation of the Covington’s Cathedral to the status of a minor basilica.
Imposed on the blue upper portion is a gold fleur-de-lis within the arms of a silver crescent moon. Both are symbols of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Their juxtaposition in this fashion indicates her Assumption, or, as the artist conceived it, “the Blessed Virgin elevated above the sub-lunary world.” It is under this aspect that Mary is Patroness of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.
Below it is a red cross on a white field. Pointing upward on the vertical beam of the cross is a gold sword, the symbol of St. Paul, patron of the Diocese of Covington.
The right hand side of the shield represents Bishop Foys’ life and ministry in the Diocese of Steubenville, as well as his hopes for his episcopal service to the Diocese of Covington.
The bishop’s personal half of the shield is divided into blue and red quadrants. A white fleur-de-lis, a symbol not only of Mary in this instance, but also of the Cistercian Order and Blessed Roger Ellant (a Cistercian abbot of the twelfth century), adorns the upper half. The lower half is graced by a white lily, signifying St. Joseph. By these two symbols the baptismal patrons of Bishop Foys are represented. The red, white and blue colors also honor his Slovenian heritage.
Above the shield is a gold processional cross surmounted by a green pontifical hat called a gallero. The cross and hat with six tassels on either side portray the rank of a bishop.
The Latin phrase on the scroll beneath the shield, “Let your light shine,” (Matt 5:16) is the episcopal motto by which Bishop Foys guides the Diocese of Covington.
The present Arms of the Diocese of Covington were devised in 1960 by William F. J. Ryan (1903–1981) of New York, N.Y. and West Chatham, Massachusetts.
The personal Arms of Bishop Foys were devised by A.W.C. Phelps, Cleveland, Ohio, in consultation with The Most Reverend Roger Joseph Foys, D.C., Saturday, June 1, 2002.
The preceding was a reprint of an article published on the Diocese of Covington’s website. http://www.covdio.org/coat-of-arms/
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