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May 25 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website: http://stmary.irelandindiana.com
St Mary Church - 482-7041
Rev. Gary Kaiser, Pastor, Ext. 23 [email protected] Rev. Pascal Nduka, Associate Pastor, Ext. 33 [email protected] Deacon John Huether [email protected] Dianne Gogel, Secretary, Ext. 21 [email protected] Sherri Hartley, Secretary, Ext. 22 [email protected] Stan Heim, Property Manager, Ext. 36 [email protected] Lauren Emerson, Preschool Director, Ext. 40 [email protected] Martha Schmitt, DRE, Ext. 45 [email protected] Gregory DuPont, Music Director [email protected] Charlene Sermersheim, Music…482-7837 Annette Witte, Cleaning ….482-9699
Precious Blood Church - 482-4461
Rev. Gary Kaiser, Pastor Office…Ext. 128……….Rectory…...Ext. 650
Rev. Pascal Nduka, Associate Pastor Office...Ext. 137……….Rectory…...Ext. 650
Parish Contacts
Bereavement Meals, Sherri Hartley….482-7041 Church Decorations, Janet Schitter…..482-3500 Finance Council, Audrey Wehr………...639-3393 Ireland K of C, Grand Knight, Craig Greulich ……………………………..…………...…………...634-2302 Ireland K of C Building Rental - Allen Reckelhoff……………...…….…...482-4700 Meals for New Moms,Karen Fromme.482-5265 Parish Nursing, Deb Brescher………...…639-1882 Parish Council, Tony Burton..…………...630-3218 Prayer Line, Martha Stenftenagel..……482-4093 St. Anne’s Society, President, Kathy Burton ………………………………………...…………......630-0603 St. John Bosco, Carly Knapp…………......481-2442
St. Mary’s Mission Statement: St. Mary Church is a community of faith united in Eucharist and committed to seeking God through prayer; sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure; providing formation and education for children and adults; responding to the needs of people by sharing our faith and resources. We are dedicated to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
St. Mary Church
Congratulations St. Mary’s 2014
High School Graduates
Brandon Barragan
Dalton Bayer
Grant Brescher
Cory Buchta
Brittany Dick
Kendall Dudenhoeffer
Leif Durcholz
Kayla Eisenhut
Bradley Gehlhausen
Eric Gehlhausen
Asya Hildenbrand
Nora Hopf
Caitlin Jones
Dallas Jones
Madison Kemker
Gina Kiefer
Jenna Leinenbach
Emily Lichlyter
Lauren Luff
Zachary McCain
Cole Mehringer
Mackenzie Mendel
Kyle Miller
Mariah Moeller
Nicholos Montee
Alexis Nelson
Alexa Nordhoff
Spencer Otto
Samantha Pfaff
Laura Renner
Katelyn Schitter
Emily Schuler
Chase Schwenk
Michael Seger
Jacob Seibert
Victoria Sermersheim
Emily Vogler
Nicholas Whitson
Christopher Wigand
Logan Witte
Readings for the Week of May 25, 2014
Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16/
Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26--16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56
Next Sunday: Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
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Weekend Masses at St. Mary Church Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am, 9:15am (July 5, the Saturday Mass time will change to 5:30pm)
Weekend Masses at Precious Blood Church Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am (July 5, the Saturday Mass time will change to 4:00pm)
Weekday Masses at St. Mary Church Monday & Thursday at 7:30am Tuesday & Wednesday at 6:00pm
Weekday Masses at Precious Blood Church this week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:00am (website: www.preciousbloodjasperin.com)
Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary Church Saturday 4:00-4:50pm; 1/2 hour before weekday Masses
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 1/2 hour before weekday Masses
Anointing of the Sick: Available by request, especially before surgery and in case of emergencies.
Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office regarding Baptism appointments.
Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the parish office at least 6 months in advance. Marriage Preparation paperwork must be completed before the marriage can take place.
Homebound Parishioners: Communion calls are made on Monday mornings to parishioner’s homes. Call the parish office if you would like a visit from our Eucharistic Minister.
Mass Intentions
Sat-May 24 5:00 pm Marianne Eckerle Sun-May 25 7:00 am Charles Jerger Family 9:15 am Members of the Parish Mon-May 26 7:30 am Gerry Bonifer Tues-May 27 6:00 pm Albert & Lorine Matheis Wed-May 28 6:00 pm Jerome & Reginald Sermersheim Thurs-May 29 7:30 am Martin Vogler Family Sat-May 31 5:00 pm Members of the Parish Sun-June 1 7:00 am Elmer & Eleanor Gogel Family 9:15 am Imelda Leinenbach *We will start booking Masses for 2015 after June 1. Because of the size of our parish, you will only be able to book 1 Mass for an intention. Please consider doing a “family” Mass so that the weekends and evenings do not fill up so quickly.
Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $13,850.00
Collection for the weekend of May 17 & 18
231 Envelopes…………………………………………………..$ 8,295.00 Loose…………………………………………………………………$ 513.00 Average ACH weekly deposit for May...….………...$ 4,584.50 Children’s Collection…………………………………………..$ 20.00 Total Weekend Collection………………………………….$ 13,412.50 Short..……………………………………………………….…….…$ (437.50)
Food Bank Collection………………………………………….$ 1,123.25
Thank You!!!!!!
Going to one of the other area churches? Be sure and use your envelope. They are coming back to us.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Mass Attendance for May 17 & 18
5:00pm [272] 7:00am [193] 9:15am [358]
May
31: Washington Catholic Community Summer Social.
June
1: Sacred Heart Church, Vincennes summer picnic at High-
land Woods Park 11:00am to 2:00pm.
1: St. Joseph Church, Jasper, annual summer picnic.
1: Washington Catholic Community Summer Social.
9: The Jasper Circle #140 will meet in Room 301 at 7:00pm at
St. Joseph Parish Center.
13: Celebrating Fathers Event in Huntingburg City Park and
League Stadium. This event is free and open to the public.
There will be a meal and music in the park starting at 7:00pm.
14: Precious Blood School Annual Golf Scramble. 1:00pm
shotgun start. Call Josh Peter at 309-8499 if you have ques-
tions. Entry forms can be found in the back of church.
14: Celebration Singer at St. Anthony Parish as they celebrate
their 150th Anniversary.
23-26: Rock Your Faith Youth Fest for incoming 7th grade
students to seniors held at St. Joseph Parish Center beginning
at 12:30pm. Questions call Colleen at 812-296-1106.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On June 17th, The Diocese will host a Listening Session at Holy Family Parish in the Church at 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. I had men-
tioned this to you before however the location had changed since I last wrote about it.
The Listening Session will be an opportunity for the Diocese to discuss the recommendation made by the Jasper Deanery Core Group
to the Bishop. The Bishop and Tim McGuire, COO of the Diocese will be present to discuss the process and to listen to the people
from St. Joseph, Holy Family, St. Mary and Precious Blood parishes. The Listening Session provides an opportunity for parishioners
to voice their concerns and hopes about the proposed recommendations. I strongly encourage you to attend this meeting as well and we
look forward to hearing your ideas and hope to make our parishes vibrant and viable for the next generation.
Memorial Day is a United States national holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it com-
memorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil
War, it was expanded after World War I. Today many traditions continue around this holiday.
Please keep those who sacrificed all for our country and peace in our world in your prayers. Here is a prayer I offer for all veterans
who have died. May they rest in peace.
God, lift the hearts of those for whom this holiday is not just diversion, but painful memory and continued albescence. Bless those
whose dear ones have died in accident or misadventure. We remember with compassion those who have died serving our country in
the futility of combat. Comfort all those who mourn. We believe that you will provide for us as others have been provided with the ful-
fillment of "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Fr. Gary
2014 Irish Sweepstake Winners for May 18
Congratulations to our $100.00 winner,
Patricia Bohnenkamper.
St. Mary Preschool
We sure have learned a lot about Jesus this year in our Bible stories. Luckily, it doesn’t have to end just be-
cause school is out. Martha and Connie stopped by our class-room and talked to our students about Vacation Bible School! Most of our students were part of Vacation Bible School last year. They are eager to sign up and come back this summer as well!
Our school year has come to an end! Twenty-three amazing boys and girls graduated from preschool this week! Their bright smiles and sweet hugs will be missed tremendously. However, we are proud to have so many of our first year stu-dents coming back this fall for their second year of preschool!
I have been so blessed this year, my first year, here at St. Mary Preschool. The students, families, and staff here at St. Mary Church have been wonderful to work with. I am looking for-ward to many more years of teaching preschool here!
Ms. Lauren The St. Mary Preschool teaching team invites you to register
your child for the 2014-2015 school year. Students eligible for
the Year One, 3-4 year old class, must be potty-trained and be
3 years old by August 1, 2014. Classes for the Year One stu-
dents will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-11:00 or
12-3:00. Students eligible for the Year Two, 4-5 year-old
class, must be 4 years old by August 1, 2014. Class sessions
for the Year Two students will be held on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 8-11:00 or 12-3:00. Call Lauren Emerson at
482-7041, ext 40.
Sometime we all need a simple reminder. Please turn off your
cell phones when coming to Mass. We just want to remind
everyone to please be respectful of those around you.
Thank you!!
Picnic with the Bishop
Do you think that you’re alone in considering a call to
priesthood, religious life or lay church ministry? Join
others for a relaxing evening with Bishop Thompson on Thurs-
day, June 5 at 4:30pm at St. John Parish, Daylight. Anyone in
high school or older is welcome to attend. We’ll have Mass,
presentations by priests, religious brothers and sisters and lay
church ministers, followed by supper and some time to have
fun. Contact your parish office if you are interested or email
Cathy Crowdus at [email protected] or call 812-424-5536 to
make reservations.
Dubois County Catholic Schools “Come to learn. Go forth to serve. Trust in Divine Providence.”
Did You Know?
There are currently 479 students in Preschool through
Grade 8 attending Catholic schools in Dubois County.
Just a reminder that the Saturday evening Mass
time will change July 5. Here at St. Mary, our Mass
will go from 5:00pm to 5:30pm and Precious Blood
will change from 5:30pm to 4:00pm.
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This Week’s Parish Events
Saturday & Sunday [05/24 & 05/25]: Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:15am
Mass for grades 1 and 2. No Sunday School until after summer break. Rosary at 7:00pm on the Rosary Walk (east of the
ball field by the tree line). Bring your family, friends and neighbors as we gather to honor our Blessed Mother in the beautiful setting on our church grounds, bench seat-ing is available. If raining, we will meet in church.
Monday [05/26]: Memorial Day - We remember today the
courageous men and women who gave their lives in faithful service to our country. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. No Quilting tonight. Servants of the Holy Spirit at 7:00pm in the Library.
Tuesday [05/27]: Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. Communion & Liberation at 6:30pm in the Social Hall
Library. Come check it out - everyone is welcome. No Choir Practice this week.
Wednesday [05/28]: Rosary at 11:30am in the church. All are welcome. Quilting noon to 4:00pm in the rectory basement. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. St. Anne’s Sewing Room at 6:00pm in the rectory
basement.
Thursday [05/29]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.
Upcoming Parish Events
June 14-16: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) here at St. Mary’s. Applications can be found in the back of church. June 17: The Listening Session for Holy Family, Precious Blood, St. Joseph and St. Mary at 6:00-8:00pm at Holy Family Church. June 21: Ireland Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary. Mass at 5:00pm with Bishop Charles Thompson. June 23-27: St. Mary Vacation Bible School June 27: Close of Vacation Bible School Party July 5: Saturday Mass time will go from 5:00pm to 5:30pm. July 26-28: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) here at St. Mary. Applications can be found in the back of church. September 14: St. Mary Church Picnic October 2: St. Anne Meeting November 15-17: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) here at St. Mary’s. Applications can be found in the back of church. December 11: St. Anne Meeting.
There is an Eagle Scout within our parish that is thinking of
updating our play area. As a parish, we can help him by
saving our plastic caps off our containers. There is a place in
Evansville which will take our plastic caps and turn them into
landscape timbers. These timbers will never need painting,
will not rot and do not leach harmful chemicals. Please save
your caps, must be clean and contain no metal, and bring them
to the parish office or put on the parish office porch. We also
have a parishioner who is willing to buy a bench for the play
area that will be made of these recycled caps.
Help Us Get Ready for
September 14, 2014 — Picnic Sunday
Before long, it will be picnic time and we all know our homemade
quilts are a big reason that people come and stay on picnic day.
We are lucky enough to have dedicated volunteers who quilt on
Mondays and Wednesdays and also in their homes. Would you be
willing to get 11 family members, neighbors or friends together to
donate $30 a piece to buy material and have a quilt quilted for our
picnic? You do not have to quilt or even buy a quilt, we will take
care of that. All of your names will be attached to the finished quilt
and displayed at the quilt show and picnic day. Call Sherri or
Dianne at the parish office, 482-7041, for more information. We
will be making phone calls to parishioners who are not currently
on the quilt list. If you are currently on a quilt group, send your
donation in at any time and mark it “quilt donation”.
Bosco Wednesday nights: Bosco House open for high school students
7:00-9:30pm.
Rock Your Faith: Contact Carley if you want to work on the
Team for Rock Your Faith, June 23-26 at St. Joe. Anyone enter-
ing grade 11 and older is eligible to be on the team, 812-481-2442
Teen Mass will be on June 8 at 6:00pm at Precious Blood.
Communion & Liberation
We will meet every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm in the St.
Mary Social Hall Library. To learn more, contact
Bridget Fleck ([email protected]),
Brad Tretter ([email protected]),
Lindsay Barth ([email protected])
or visit the CL Website (www.clonline.us).
Communion & Liberation is a gathering with the purpose
of education. Come and find out for yourself. Bring a
friend.
Care Notes from Abbey Press - Check out these resources
available in the back of church in the Care Note holder on the
wall. These pamphlets address issues we deal with in our eve-
ry day lives: illness, death, depression, family relationships,
youth and self esteem to name a few. Gather insights about
constructive ways to bring healing into your lives and the lives
of others. Take one for yourself or give one to someone you
know that might need one. Complements of your parish.
Liturgical Ministers for May 31 & June 1
Servers: 5:00 pm Claire Egler - Cameron Egler 7:00 am Jared Englert - Trevor Weisman 9:15 am Jo Kemker - Nick Mendel
Extraordinary Ministers: 5:00 pm Marvin Schepers - Debbie Schmitt - Ruth Small Betty Gehlhausen - Linda Ackerman 7:00 am Phil Gogel - Jenny Hayes - Susan Oeding Annie Voelkel - Dianne Gogel 9:15 am Gaylene Laubscher - Mandy Harris - Diane Brescher Joyce Gehlhausen - Brian Gehlhausen
Lectors: 5:00 pm Martha Schmitt 7:00 am Ken Schnaus 9:15 am Barb Hopf
Lectors Website: http://lectorsproclaim.org (Year A)
Ushers: 5:00 pm Kevin & Martha Keusch 7:00 am Jerry & Doris Stratman 9:15 am Brian Kellams - Ted Keusch
Liturgy of the Word: 9:15 am Kylie Seibert
Sunday School: 9:15 am No Sunday School until the fall
Catholic Social Teaching
Workers not only want fair pay, they also want to share in the responsibility and creativity of the very work process. They want to feel that they are working for themselves - an aware-ness that is smothered in a bureaucratic system where they only feel themselves to be “cogs” in a huge machine moved from above.
John Paul II, 1981, Laborem Exercens (On Human Work) #15
Anderson Woods Summer Camp for children and adults with special needs is now accepting applications for campers, counse-lors, and volunteers. The camp, located in rural Perry County, offers a unique outdoor camping experience. 8 weeks of 4-day, 3-night sessions in June and July are full of such activities as hiking, fishing, swimming, gardening, kickball, hayrides, cookouts, arts & crafts, and more, all while making new friends. Camper fees are $150 per session. Counselors receive $2000 scholarship to any college or university for their 8 weeks of service. For more info or an application, visit the website at www.andersonwoods.org, or call Megan Gatwood at 812-639-1079.
Precious Blood Parish has opened a small Catholic/Christian
gift shop in their gathering area. There are some wonderful
items for graduations and weddings. Open Wednesday evening
7:00-8:30pm and Saturday morning 10:00-11:30am. Questions
please call Shelley at 631-2532.
Ireland Youth Sports is currently having a BR Buck Fundraiser. Profits will be going towards a new lighting project for a field that currently does not have lights. See any child that plays in the league to purchase or call Myron Schmitt at 827-9030 or Nikki Roberts at 630-3289.
