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& the Catholic Cohort of Immaculate Conception, St. Maurice, St. John Three unique parishes joined in mutual support to live and spread the gospel, provide enhanced worship opportunities, further faith
formation, welcome and reach out in love to those in need. (Cohort Mission Statement)
St. Maurice Napoleon
Immaculate Conception Millhousen
St. John the Baptist Osgood
Sister Shirley Gerth, OSF Parish Life Coordinator
PO Box 17, Napoleon Phone: 812-852-4237 or 812-621-7420
Web: www.stmauricechurch.org e-mail:[email protected]
For Religious Education classes call Patty Simon: 812-689-4100
For Youth Ministry events call Joyce Muckerheide: 812-363-5929
Sister Donna Prickel, OSF Parish Life Coordinator
2081 E Co. Rd 820 S, Greensburg Phone: 812-591-2362/513- 410-2600
Web: www.millhousenchurch.com e-mail:
[email protected] [email protected]
For Faith Formation classes call Kathy Westrick: 812-591-2433
For Youth Ministry events call Sharon Mapes: 812-591-4194
Sister Shirley Gerth, OSF Parish Life Coordinator
331 S Buckeye Street, Osgood Phone: 812-689-4244 or 812-621-7420
Web: stjohncatholicchurchosgood.com
e-mail: [email protected]
For Religious Education classes call Patty Simon: 812-689-4100
For Youth Ministry events call Jill Jansing: 812-689-4830
Sacramental Ministers: Father John Geis and Father William Turner.
Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30-3:45 PM Sunday: 9:30-9:45 AM
Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday: 7:30-7:45
Saturday Mass: 6:00 PM Sunday Mass: 12:00 noon
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 5:30-5:45PM Sunday: 11:30-11:45 AM
Sacrament of Baptism is scheduled by appointment. Please call the parish office about sacramental preparation and to schedule your celebration.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage requires at least six months. Call the parish office before setting the date for your wedding.
Sacrament of Anointing is available upon request.
January 22 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
JANUARY 21 - 29
9 Days for Life is an annual period of prayer
and action focused on cherishing the gift of
every person's life. Surrounding the Day of
Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn
Children on January 22 (anniversary of Roe v.
Wade), the overarching intention of the
centerpiece novena also highlights many other
facets of respecting each other's God-given
dignity, especially by respecting human life at
every stage and in every circumstance.
9 Days of Life is an opportunity to pray for
the respect and protection of each person's life
and to gather together in prayer, action, and
fellowship with others.
It's okay to begin today, Sunday, January
22. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to download the
free mobile app or novena.
YOUR PRAYERS MATTER.
YOUR SACRIFICES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
It's probably not a good idea to teach you how to
play poker here at Mass. But the poker game Texas
Hold 'em has a good faith lesson for us.
The game begins with two cards being dealt face
down. The table of players evaluate their chances of
a winning hand based on these first cards and then
they make their first bets. Next, three additional
common cards are dealt face up. More betting. Then
the dealer lays down the fourth common card. It's
here that very confident players can bet everything
by declaring "all in." There is still one final card to
come.
If someone goes "all in" the players are all
confronted with the choice of matching the bet or
folding their hands and losing what they have thus
far wagered.
As Jesus walked the shores of the Sea of Galilee he
invited the fishermen to go "all in." All of them
immediately went "all in," abandoning their families,
their boats, and the rest of their lives. Jesus walks by
your life, too. As he did with his apostles, he invites
you to go "all in." (Deacon Dick Folger, Celebration)
PRAYER SERVICES
Wed., Jan. 25 7:45 AM Morning Prayer
Thurs., Jan. 26 4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Fri., Jan. 27 7:45 AM Morning Prayer
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. January 21 4 PM Mark Eckstein
Sun. January 22 10 AM Alfred Young
Sat. January 28 4 PM Dale Tunny
Sun. January 29 10 AM Alexander Veerkamp
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Saturday – January 28 at 4:00 PM
Greeters: Nathan and Courtney Wagner
Kyle and Bridgette Horan
Servers: Cloey Simon, Kayla Simon
Cantors: Joe Wagner, Sarah Wenning
Lectors: Jack Ferkinhoff, Teha Merkel
Euch. Ministers: Beth Simon, Bill Deller
Terry Harmeyer, Janet Deller
Sunday – January 29 at 10:00 AM
Greeters: Greg and Amy Kinker - back
Mike and Janice Simon - back
Ken and Janice Fry - side
Servers: Lilly Simon, Blake Simon
Cantors: Gene and Patty Simon
Lectors: David Meister, Jodi Meister
Euch. Ministers: Shirley Schwartz, Bob Schwartz
Sharon Miller, Susan Schutte
PARISH SUPPORT
Adult Envelopes $2510.00
Children’s Envelopes $ 5.58
Loose Collection $ 320.00
Total Regular Collection $2835.58
Criterion $800.00
Utility $408.00
God bless your generosity!
SANCTUARY LIGHT – The sanctuary light will
burn January 22 through January 29 for Harry and
Loretta Simon.
SECOND COLLECTION – A second collection
will be taken up this weekend for our Religious Ed
Program. Monies from this help buy books and
supplies.
PROPAGATION OF FAITH – Next weekend, we
celebrate Propagation of Faith Sunday. Envelopes
are in your box. This helps our Catholic missionary
priests, brothers and sisters engaged in preaching
the Gospel to non-Catholic countries. Drop your
envelope in the regular collection.
CHILDREN’S BULLETINS – Don't forget to
pick up your bulletin after Mass!
UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL – The last report
of the UCA shows that St. Maurice has reached
118% of their goal for an amount of $12,490.00
with 89 households participating. Thank you!
CYO BASKETBALL – The St. Maurice team will
play their final game of the season today, January
22, versus St. Mary at Greensburg.
RELIGIOUS ED – Classes for Preschool through
Grade 5 on Wednesday, January 25, 6:45 PM. A
meal will be served.
Classes for Grades 6 through 11 next Sunday,
January 29, 8:30 AM.
COMMUNITY
BLOOD DRIVE – St.
Maurice is hosting a
Community Blood
Drive on Monday,
Feb. 6th, 1:00-6:30
PM, in the Parish Hall.
If you have donated
blood in the past, we
hope to see you
there! If you've never tried to donate, please
consider making this life-saving sacrifice. There
are so many sick people who need our help!
Call Arlene Gehl, 812-852-4394, or visit
Hoxworth's website for more information
(www.hoxworth.org/groups/napoleon).
UPCOMING MEETINGS
LITURGY COMMITTEE – Members will
meet this Sunday, January 22, 8:30 AM.
FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE – The
Faith Formation Committee will meet this
Wednesday, January 25, 4:00 PM.
FINANCE COMMITTEE – The next meeting
for the Finance Committee members is
scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 7:00 PM.
BOARD OF EDUCATION – Board of
Education members will meet on Sunday,
February 5, 8:30 AM.
DO YOU WANT TO READ THE WHOLE
BIBLE AND/OR CATECHISM IN 2017? – If
one of your New Year's resolutions was to do more
spiritual reading, Brandon Vogt can help.
According to Vogt, by investing just ten minutes
each day, you can actually make it through the
entire Bible! To see reading plans and helpful tips
to accomplish this, go to brandonvogt.com/how-to-
easily-read-the-whole-bible/.
THE LORD’S LAUGHTER – A woman awoke
during the night to find that her husband was not in
bed. She put on her robe and went downstairs. He
was sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee
in front of him. He appeared to be in deep thought,
just staring at the wall.
She saw him wipe a tear from his eye and take a
sip of his coffee.
"What's the matter, dear? Why are you down
here at this time of night?" she asked.
"Do you remember twenty years ago when we
were dating and you were only 16?" he asked.
"Yes, I do," she replied.
"Do you remember when your father caught us
in the back seat of my car kissing?"
"Yes, I remember."
"Do you remember when he shoved that shotgun
in my face and said, 'Either you marry my daughter
or spend twenty years in jail'?"
"Yes, I do," she said.
He wiped another tear from his cheek and said,
"You know...I would have gotten out today." (ChristiansUnite)
