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1 MASS SCHEDULE MAY 14-22, SATURDAY 05/14 5:00 p.m. REJOICE AT FORD CENTER AS SUNDAY 05/15 7:30 a.m. Doug Crouse SP...SUNDAY 05/15 9:30 a.m. Bill Williams 00...MONDAY 05/16 0:00 o.o. NO SERVICES AS....TUESDAY 05/17 6:00 p.m. Amy Bullock SP...WEDNESDAY 05/18 8:00 a.m. Jerry Walker SP.THURSDAY 05/19 NOON Jack Steiner SP. FRIDAY 05/20 8:00 a.m. Barbara Hart SP...SATURDAY 05/21 5:30 p.m. John & Ida Mae Healy SP...SUNDAY 05/22 9:30 a.m. Bernard Duncheon SUNDAY COLLECTION 05/8/ $6, HOME MISSIONS - $50.00 TOWER RESTORATION - $1, THANK YOU FOR SHARING SO GENEROUSLY WITH ST. PETER SATURDAY SUNDAY May 21 st & 22 nd 5:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. R: Rodney Babrick R: Jim Goul H: Bill Seal H: Raymond Hart C: John Taylor C: Jim Fuhs Yoder. C: Lea Ann Taylor C: Bob Behme Server: Bryce Murphy Server: Joshua O Brian Server: Mikayla Taylor Server: Logan Spinks Greeters: John & Lea Ann Taylor Greeters: Shellie Fuhs & Charles Gilkey Ushers: John & Lea Ann Taylor Ushers: Mark & Jacob O Brian Gift Bearers: Jim & Helen Traylor Gift Bearers: Mark & Stephanie O Brian Collection Counters for May 22 nd are Steve Bullock and Galen From the desk of Fr. Jim The KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS extends an invitation to all members of St. Peter parish to attend the Memorial Day Mass at St. John Cemetery in Washington. The Mass is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Bring a lawn chair if you wish to have a seat. This special Mass commemorates all the men and women who have served in the military of our country. In God s name we thank them for their service and we especially remember those who gave their lives to preserve our country and all that it offers. This, after all, is the real reason for the Memorial Day Holiday. Breakfast will be served at the K of C Club for a nominal fee. In the event of rain, the Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Hope Church in Washington. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO Nathan Hart and Ashley Delaney who will exchange their vows of marriage this Saturday. God bless them with many happy years together. PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-INS OF OUR PARISHES. Remember all our parishioners who have special needs. CEMETERY BOARD MEETING The combined board which cares for St. Peter, St. Michael, St. Patrick and Glencoe cemeteries will meet on Wednesday, May 25 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Fellowship Center. All who previously were members of the separate cemetery boards are asked to attend this meeting. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - If you want (plan) on helping with Vacation Bible School at St. Peter this summer, you must first submit to a background check. It is required by the diocese of Evansville. It is part of the best practices for the protection of our children. St. Peter parish will pick up the expense of the background check. It is a painless procedure. You will also be required to attend a training session on safe environment. It too is a painless experience. Contact Donna Bradley to discover what all this entails and how to go about doing all this. The best way to contact her about this matter is . dmbradley@evdio.org. Her cell phone is MINISTRY SHEETS This weekend and next, we will post the names and ministries of all who have returned the ministry sheets. Check to see if you are listed under the correct ministry. If you are not, add your name. If you are listed in the wrong ministry, cross off your name and add it where it should be. When we have corrected all the information, we will begin contacting you about the exercise of your ministry. Thanks to all who competed and returned a sheet. ELECTION YEAR THOUGHTS Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. James Bovard TOWER RESTORATION The fund balance is currently $44, We will continue to accept gifts up to the time of construction. Thank you to all who have contributed. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH? What is the original meaning of Pentecost?

2 St. Peter Catholic Church Montgomery, IN Founded 1818 Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CONFESSIONS 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter 5:30 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Tuesday at All Saints Rev. James E. Koressel, Pastor 305 North Second Street / P.O. Box 10 Montgomery, Indiana (Cell Phone Fr. Jim) (Fax) Parish Secretary s hours: Wednesday 8 a.m. 12:00 noon & Thursday 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. PRAYER CHAIN (Lea Ann) ALL SAINTS HALL RENTAL Call St. Peter Rectory address: stpeter@rtccom.net Website: (more bulletin information can be found here) Like us on Facebook Please contact the Rectory to register in the parish. All weddings must be scheduled at least 6 months in advance. Check weekly bulletin for weekday and Holy Day Mass times. Baptism: contact the Rectory. Anointing of the Sick: contact the Rectory. Reconciliation: check bulletin for schedule or call the Rectory for an appointment. Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016 [I]n one spirit we were all baptized into one body. 1 Corinthians 12:13a ANSWER: The Jewish feast of Pentecost originally celebrated the Festival of Weeks, or Harvest or First Fruits. It occurred 50 days after Passover. Later it celebrated the spring feast of thanks which ended the grain harvest. Now, in the Church, we celebrate Pentecost 50 days after Easter as the day on which the Holy Spirit, the helper Jesus promised to send, descended upon the Apostles in a mighty way. The Church took the Jewish feast and gave it new meaning and importance while retaining the same name. ILLUMINATE Young ladies (junior high and high school) of St. Peter are invited to be a part of Illuminate 2016 on Saturday, June 4, The conference is free to all participants. For more details the planning committee at illuminateyouthconference@ .com. or call Shellie Fuhs ( ). SENIOR MASS: Our graduating high school seniors are invited to participate in the Senior Sunday Mass on May 22. There will be a meeting for participants on May 17 at 7:00p.m. in the fellowship center. Contact Karen Kane ( ) for more information. Any band student, pianist, or vocalist (6 th grade to adult) wanting to share their musical gifts at St. Peter please contact Angie Traylor cell or home

3 SAVE THE DATES: Confirmation, June 4, 2016 and Vacation Bible School, June 26- June 30, The theme for this year is: BIRTHDAY BLAST: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE! The overall goal of this program is to awaken the hearts and minds of kids to the beauty of God s creation and the dignity of the human person. Kids will learn to discover, respect, protect, serve and celebrate life. There is a basic introduction to the Theology of the Body along with lessons on what it means to be a child of God. This pro-life themed VBS is packed with rock-solid songs, unforgettable games, cool crafts, and interactive activities that will motivate kids ages 4-11 to live their lives with passion and purpose. Have you ever thought of looking deep into the history of the Church? Or perhaps you feel a call to something more, but you aren t sure what that something more is. Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology offers a theological degree program tailored to fit the busy schedules of working parents, college graduates, as well as retirees. Many students attend Saint Meinrad simply to grow in faith, in knowledge, in Christian maturity, and in their capacity to serve and minister. Founded and administered by the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, our school focuses on the Benedictine value of combining holiness and learning. If you would like more information about our programs, please accept our invitation to a complimentary weekend at the Hill June Prospective students will enjoy a tour of Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church and School, a preview of the classes offered, and informational presentations on what you can expect while attending Saint Meinrad. We hope you will come! For questions or more information, call MEINRAD or go online at Catholic Charities will sponsor Engaged Encounter weekends SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2016, at the Sarto Retreat Center in Evansville. Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage. Trained facilitators lead the program. For more information or to register, please visitwww.charitiesevv.org/engagedencounter.html or call Catholic Charities at Did you know that the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana regarding state and national matters? The ICC encourages you to join the Indiana Catholic Action Network (I-CAN) to follow the Church s position on each issue and Indiana House and Senate activity and receive an Action Alert before a vote on a key issue takes place. To join, visit or contact Dominic Faraone with questions at If you would like to help the 40 Days for Life Organization, please come to the Bloomington Abortion Clinic and pray with them. In doing so, you may be able to change a mother s decision and save a life in the process. Many lives have been saved by good Christian people being there at these abortion chambers and praying for mothers as they contemplate abortion. If you would like to spend one hour or more at the Abortion Clinic in Bloomington, contact Liz Kavanaugh ( ) or Pat Jones ( ).

4 Jubilee Year of Mercy trip to Italy Join us for a wonderful trip to Italy that will include Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi, Orvieto, Rome and an optional trip to Pompeii, Oct. 31-Nov. 10, This includes a public audience with Pope Francis. Always an exciting event! The last time we were within eight feet of Pope Francis in his popemobile. Lasting memories! $3,479 from Evansville includes flights, food, hotels, coach, and escort. Please contact Fr. Joseph Ziliak, 100 W Water St #1, Newburgh, IN , ziliakjoseph@gmail.com ; Source + Summit March 17, 18, & 19, 2017 "DO YOU LOVE ME?" Future TEC Weekends: TEC 95: JULY 23-25, 2016 TEC 96: November 12-14, TEC 97: February 17-20, 2017 TEC 98: July 21-24, 2017 TEC 99: November 10-13, 2017 TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is a three-day experience for young people who are searching for goals, acceptance, meaning, and for community. Adults are also welcome and encouraged to attend as they increase our witness to our faith while experiencing their own encounter with Christ. Candidates can expect to meet others from all areas of the Diocese, find how God fits in your life, and encounter the Risen Jesus Christ. You will have time to reflect on your life, ideas, hopes, and dreams away from home, school, and/or work. You can find an application and more information at The next weekend is July 23, 2016, at St. Mary s Church in Ireland. Feel free to send in applications for any of the weekends, but please know that they may fill quickly, so send in your application soon. This weekend can make such a difference in the life of a young person you know. Please take the time to encourage youth in your parish to attend. Applications for youth and adult candidates and for those who have made a previous TEC and want to work a weekend can be found at Directions on how to submit applications are included on the form. If you work with youth and haven t experienced TEC, we welcome you and are encouraged to make a weekend as an adult candidate. Please fill out the same application as the youth and send it in.

5 Diocesan policy: Report and inform The Diocese of Evansville has in place a policy that requires that any allegation of child abuse must be reported to civil authorities. If an allegation involves the sexual abuse of a minor by diocesan personnel, the Victims Assistance Coordinator must also be informed. Sexual misconduct violates human dignity and the mission of the church. The spiritual well-being of all victims, their families, and others in the community is of particular concern to the church. Report child abuse Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child Protection Services, an agency of Indiana state government. CPS Toll-free: (800) Local law enforcement: Report and inform In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor (a person under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to authorities, and inform the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the diocese: Toll-free: (866) Local: (812)