St. Mary Church. June 15 - The Most Holy Trinity PO BOX 67 IRELAND, IN

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1 June 15 - The Most Holy Trinity St. Mary Church PO BOX 67 IRELAND, IN PHONE: (812) FA X : ( ) St Mary Church Rev. Gary Kaiser, Pastor, Ext. 23 gkaiser@evdio.org Rev. Pascal Nduka, Associate Pastor, Ext. 33 pnduka@evdio.org Deacon John Huether jhuether@evdio.org Dianne Gogel, Secretary, Ext. 21 dgogel@evdio.org Sherri Hartley, Secretary, Ext. 22 chartley@evdio.org Stan Heim, Property Manager, Ext. 36 sheim@evdio.org Lauren Emerson, Preschool Director, Ext. 40 lemerson@evdio.org Martha Schmitt, DRE, Ext. 45 mjschmitt@evdio.org Gregory DuPont, Music Director gdupont@evdio.org Charlene Sermersheim, Music Annette Witte, Cleaning Precious Blood Church 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 Church Decorations, Janet Schitter Finance Council, Audrey Wehr Ireland K of C, Grand Knight, Craig Greulich Ireland K of C Building Rental Allen Reckelhoff Meals for New Moms,Karen Fromme Parish Nursing, Deb Brescher Parish Council, Tony Burton Prayer Line, Martha Stenftenagel St. Anne s Society, President, Kathy Burton St. John Bosco, Carly Knapp 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. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website:

2 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 Wednesday at 6:00pm No Mass Tuesday evening Weekday Masses at Precious Blood Church this week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:00am (website: 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. Readings for the Week of June 15, 2014 Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18 Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34 Next Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58 Liturgical Publications Inc. Mass Intentions Sat-June 14 5:00 pm Jerome & Valeria Bellner Sun-June 15 7:00 am Members of the Parish 9:15 am Allen & Aline Brescher s 60th Wedding Anniversary Mon-June 16 7:30 am Anna Hohler Tues-June 17 No Mass - Listening Session at Holy Family Wed-June 18 6:00 pm Loretta Vonderheide Thurs-June 19 7:30 am Clarence, Mary Alice & Jerry Schuetter Sat-June 21 5:00 pm Ireland K of C 50th Anniversary Sun-June 22 7:00 am Members of the Parish 9:15 am Herbert & Mary Rahman *We have started booking Masses for 2015 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: $13, Collection for the weekend of June 7 & Envelopes..$ 9, Loose $ Average ACH weekly deposit for June $ 3, Children s Collection..$ Total Weekend Collection.$ 13, Short $ (252.05) June 16: Long Term Care & Disability Planning Seminar at Jasper K of C at 7:00pm : 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 : Enjoy Your Marriage Workshop at St. Joseph Parish Center, Dale beginning at 8:00am CET and concludes with dinner after Mass. Cost is $40 per couple. 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 June 8 & 9 5:00pm [266] 7:00am [236] 9:15am [355] 2014 Irish Sweepstake Winner for June 8 Congratulations to our $ winner, Sarah Moore. We welcome into the Family of God: Hadley Jade Scherle, child of Jonathan and Natalie (Davis) Scherle. Congratulations!! 2 Bulletin deadline is Monday at 9:00am

3 Parishioners, 17 months ago, the Bishop appointed me Pastor of St. Mary. In the beginning, I asked that all of you be patient as I settle in and specifically and sort through the files of the Long Term Planning recommendations for our Parish Campus. Unfortunately it took longer than I expected, as several once in a life time events were happening at the same time affecting our Parish, the consolidation of the three schools and the strategic planning across the Diocese. During this time I have toured the Campus, listened to parishioners, reviewed the documents, spoke with the architects and encouraged all committees to bring as much information about our options for making St. Mary strong, safe and welcoming to our parishioners and guests. It is clear we must do something. Over the past 40 years there has been talk to build or not build, since the days of Msgr. Shetler. Fr. Ackerman began the Long Term Committee, Fr. Zach and Fr. Ron continued the efforts. I certainly thank all the former pastors and parishioners who continued through the years to look to the future and plan for our Parish. Over the next few months a final decision will be made on what we will accomplish. Several people mentioned we must have plans that are reasonable. During the past 17 months the Long Term Planning met with the architects and requested two additional plans with same design but offering different sizes and price ranges. This gives us options, if we build or restore; it would be our first Capital Campaign we don t want to bite off more than we can handle nor do we want to sell ourselves short. Some have expressed the great love for the church building. If the consensus of the Parish is not to build, we must address that improvements need to be made to ensure that the building will be safe and maintained for the next 50 to 75 years. However that would not address the lack of space that we face in the church and across the campus. If we do not build a new church, other accommodations will need to be made including the office space, since it is not handicap accessible. Preparing for the next stage of improving our Parish Campus I have invited several new members to the Long Term Committee. We will update them on the progress we have made and then tap into their expertise as we continue to communicate to all of you and then hear back from you in a Parish Town Hall Meeting. Father Gary Vacation Bible School begins June 23 at 9:00am. Lots and lots of kids and volunteers will be attending. With lots and lots of people there is a need for lots and lots of donated items. On the bulletin board are things that will be needed. We are asking for your help. Grab an item and drop it off at the parish office anytime, unless it is fruit - that needs to come the Monday morning of VBS. Here are a few of the things needed: Apples - bananas - Crayola Markers - goldfish or whale snack crackers - grapes - ziplock storage bags (quart and gallon) Dubois County Catholic Schools Come to learn. Go forth to serve. Trust in Divine Providence. Did You Know? Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 in Dubois County Catholic schools attend Mass twice a week - over 70 Masses per school year! Many thanks to all the parishioners who have provided food for funeral luncheons. Our grieving parishioners and their families really appreciate your thoughtfulness! If you have not picked up your funeral dish, we ask that you do so soon. The items can be found in the back of the cafeteria. The door is open 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday. If this time does not work for you, call the parish office and we will make other arrangements with you. Your stewardship in the form of funeral dishes is greatly appreciated by your parish. Thank You!!! St. Mary Preschool The St. Mary Preschool invites you to register your child for the 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, Classes for the Year One students 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, 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 , ext 40. Communion & Liberation We will meet every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm in the St. Mary Social Hall Library. To learn more, contact Bridget Fleck (bafleck13@gmail.com), or visit the CL Website ( Come and find out for yourself. Bring a friend. Annulments: Why & How Wednesday, June 25, 7:00-8:15pm Come to St. Joseph Parish Center and join Father Traylor in Room 303. Get the facts, find healing, learn about the process and clarity commonly misunderstood perceptions. Call St. Joseph Church at for more information. St Mary Catholic Church, Ireland IN 3

4 This Week s Parish Events Sunday [06/15]: Happy Father s Day!! God our Father, we give thanks to You for the fathers and men in our lives. We ask for your blessings to be given to them that they may be a father of love, just as You. Amen Second Collection for the Community Food Bank. Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:15am Mass for grades 1 and 2. Welcome TEC. Please keep all involved with TEC in your prayers. Monday [06/16]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Servants of the Holy Spirit at 7:00pm in the Library. Tuesday [06/17]: No Mass will be celebrated - please attend the Listening Session at Holy Family. Listening Session for Holy Family, Precious Blood, St. Joseph and St. Mary 6:00-8:00pm at Holy Family Church. Communion & Liberation at 6:30pm in the Social Hall Library. Come check it out - everyone is welcome. Wednesday [06/18]: 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 [06/19]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Saturday [06/21]: Ireland K of C 50th Anniversary. Mass will be celebrated at 5:00pm with Bishop Charles Thompson. **Ireland K of C Members: Make your reservation at 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. St. Mary s & Ireland K of C Men s Softball Come and cheer on your favorite team and players. Wednesday, June 18: Friday, June 20: 6:45pm Mets - Giants 8:00pm Cardinals - Orioles 6:45pm Reds - Cardinals 8:00pm Cubs - Dodgers 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 23: Training for Lectors and Extraordinary ministers at 6:00pm in church. This is for any new or existing volunteers. June 27: Close of Vacation Bible School Party July 5: Saturday Mass time will go from 5:00pm to 5:30pm. July 7: Ireland K of C Installation of Officers at 6:30pm with a meal to follow. This is a night for Knights and Ladies. July 26-28: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) here at St. Mary. Applications can be found in the back of church. Bosco The Bosco House is open all summer on Wednesday nights from 7:00-9:30pm. Come for prayer, Frisbee, hanging out, and youth ministry announcements. This time is open to all entering grades 9 and up. If you recently graduated 8th grade, come join us!! Please pray for our group that will be attending the One Bread One Cup Conference at St. Meinrad June Sign up for Bosco s Canoe Trip on the Blue River, Tuesday, July 1, by ing or calling Carley. This is for anyone entering grade 6 and up. We will meet at the Bosco House that day at 8:45am and return at 5:30pm or cknapp@evdio.org. Ireland K of C Update The Ireland K of C will be giving away 2-$500 Scholarships again this year to incoming college freshman who are going to obtain a 2 or 4 year degree. These scholarships are awarded to students whose father is a member of the Ireland K of C and in good standing. To get entered for a chance to win, put your name, college choice, 2 or 4 year degree on a 3x5 index card. Send your entry to Kevin Schnaus prior to the July 2 deadline. The Ireland K of C Installation of Officers on July 7 at 6:30pm with a meal to follow. This is a night for Knights and Ladies. St. Mary Cemetery Endowment Recently, an endowment was created for St. Mary Cemetery. The endowment s sole purpose is to support the continuing operations and maintenance of our cemetery. This is an opportunity for parishioners, former parishioners and friends of our parish or our cemetery to provide for the future care and upkeep. There are different ways to give to this endowment: cash or naming the endowment in your will or as beneficiary for an annuity or trust. No contribution is too small. Your gift is a way of honoring those who have been laid to rest in our cemetery and leaving a lasting tribute to your family. 4

5 Liturgical Ministers for June 21 & 22 Servers: 7:00 am Jacob Dudenhoeffer - Josh Weidenbenner 9:15 am Allison Reckelhoff - Gabby Seger Extraordinary Ministers: 7:00 am Helen Vonderheide - Melinda Weidenbenner Mary Werner - Elizabeth Kempf - Linda Ackerman 9:15 am Bridget Fleck - Joyce Gehlhausen - Abby Meadows Brian Gehlhausen - Bonnie Meadows Lectors: 7:00 am Doug Ackerman 9:15 am Holly Reckelhoff Lectors Website: (Year A) Ushers: 7:00 am Jerry & Doris Stratman 9:15 am Bob Meadows - Rod Mundy Liturgy of the Word: 9:15 am Connie Berger Sunday School: No Sunday School until the fall Catholic Social Teaching To serve means to work alongside the neediest, first of all to establish a close human relationship with them based on solidarity. Solidarity, this word elicits fear in the developed world. They try not to say it. It s almost a dirty word for them. But it is our word! Pope Francis, Visit to Centro Astalli Refugee Centre, Rome The Alexander House Apostolate will be bringing one of it s popular workshops to Southern Indiana. The one day Enjoy Your Marriage workshop will focus on inspiring married couples to experience the joy in marriage that God intended. Improve your communication, experience the healing power of forgiveness, explore the role of service in marriage, and live the beauty of prayer with your spouse. The workshop is Saturday, June 28, at St. Joseph Parish Center, Dale, beginning at 8:00am CDT and concludes with dinner after Mass. The cost is only $40 per couple which includes material and meals. Call St. Joseph Church, Dale, to register at This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your spouse to meet other couples all wanting to better their marriages with Christ. Jasper K of C invites all parishioners of Dubois County to our Long Term Care and Disability Planning Seminar, Monday, June 16, at 7:00pm at the Jasper K of C Hall on 201 E 30th Street. Do you have a complete health care plan, or a partial plan? Health Insurance and Major Medical coverage pays for doctors bills and hospitalization, but what if you got sick for a prolonged period or were injured in an accident? Come to our Fraternal Benefits Night and become educated about solutions to these real-life problems. We will explore the options you have through private insurance and the limitations of the government plan. Light refreshments will be served. Call Kevin Schepers at or ing kevin.schepers@kofc.org for more information.