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Parish Office Hours... Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-4:00 pm Phone... (812) 934-3204 Fax... (812) 933-0667 Residence Phone... (812) 933-0708 Parish Staff Pastor, Fr. Stanley Pondo... x 265 fr.stanleypondo@yahoo.

1 Parish Office Hours... Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-4:00 pm Phone... (812) Fax... (812) Residence Phone... (812) Parish Staff Pastor, Fr. Stanley Pondo... x 265 fr.stanleypondo@yahoo.com Deacon, Ronald Freyer freyer13@etczone.com Business Manager, Scott Weekley... x 221 sweekley@st.louisschool.org Business Office, Rita Menkedick... x 221 rmenkedick@asocpa.com (812) Director of Religious Education, Amy Tonges... x 249 religioused@st.louisschool.org Youth Coordinator, Carrie Wesseler... x 223 cwesseler@st.louisschool.org Director of Music & Liturgy,... x 266 slmusicliturgy@gmail.com Parish Secretary, Michelle Wachsmann... x 251 mwachsmann@st.louisschool.org Brenda Moll... x 277 bmoll@st.louisschool.org Maintenance Wade Ryle , x 271 wryle@st.louisschool.org Brian Lamping , x 231 blamping@st.louisschool.org School Office Phone... (812) Fax... (812) Principal, Chad Moeller... x 239 cmoeller@st.louisschool.org School Secretary, Joan Riedeman... x 235 jriedeman@st.louisschool.org School Secretary, Kathy Forbeck... x 236 kforbeck@st.louisschool.org School Nurse, Lydia Gardner... x 283 Parish Council Chairperson, Keith Moenter V.-Chairperson, Ken Bohman Secretary, Nelson French School Commission Chairperson, Mike Fritsch P.T.O.,... pto@st.louisschool.org Faith Formation Commission Chairperson, Leron Giesting R.C.I.A., Darlene Hirt Finance Committee Chairperson, Erik Tuveson Parish Life Commission Chairperson, Respect Life, Jerry Ollier Bereavement Luncheon Committee Bonnie Hertel Anita Brelage Connie Harmeyer Carmie Meyer Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Christy Moenter Second Sunday in Ordinary Time JANUARY 15, 2017 St. Louis C a t h o l i c C h u r c h 1 3 S T. L O U I S P L A C E B A T E S V I L L E, I N w w w. s t l o u i s - b a t e s v i l l e. o r g John testified further, saying, "I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him. I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God." - Jn 1:32-34 Welcome to St. Louis Parish! Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. We are blessed by your presence with us today. Whether you are a long-time parishioner, relatively new to the parish, home from school, or visiting for the weekend, we are grateful that you have chosen to worship here at St. Louis Catholic Church. As Roman Catholics, the Holy Eucharist is the center of our lives, and the source or our mission. Nourished by the Word of God, we strive to instill family values, promote social justice, and foster life-long formation in the Catholic faith. As we work together to build a community dedicated to living the Gospel, we commit ourselves to generous stewardship and the responsible use of our spiritual and material resources. If you are new to the parish, we invite you to register as a member by calling the Parish Office. Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Weekday: Tuesday 6:00pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:10 am; Prayer & Devotion Rosary & Holy Hour: First Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm Prayer Service: Saturday at 8:05 am Sacraments Reconciliation (Confession): Tuesday after the 6:00pm Mass; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday after the 8:10 am Mass; Saturday at 4:00pm Baptism: Second & fourth Sunday by appointment. Call the parish office. Marriage: Couples desiring to be married at St. Louis should be registered, active members of the parish. Please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment with the priest at least six months before the anticipated date.

2 N e w s & N o t e s St. Louis Catholic School Kindergarten Open House All incoming kindergarten students are welcome! Meet the teachers and visit classrooms!

2 2 N e w s & N o t e s St. Louis Catholic School Kindergarten Open House All incoming kindergarten students are welcome! Meet the teachers and visit classrooms! Tuesday, January 31st 5:00pm 7:00pm Please contact the school office at with any questions. Thank you from Families Helping Families The Families Helping Families Committee would like to thank and congratulate everyone who participated in the program this year. It was very successful. This year we were able to serve 108 Families with 302 children. We provided more than 604 presents and distributed over $10, in Kroger Gift Cards. While St. Louis Parish still carries the lion s share of this program, it has become a community wide event with almost every Church in Batesville participating as well as many civic organizations and work groups. Together we are able to accomplish our goal of making sure that no child goes without Christmas in Batesville. Again thank you for a very successful 2016 and we hope we can count on you again in Happy New Year!! FHF Committee Thank You I would like to thank the following people who gave of their time and talent at the Food Pantry in November: Cynthia Decker, Amy Ertel, Joe & Marlene Greiwe, Donna Niehoff, Norma Nobbe, Bob Mattucci, Andi Meyer, Shari Simmermeyer, Judy Schath, Rheadawn Young, Jim & Maureen Saner, Marcy & Agnes Volk, and Ken & Debbie Wanstrath. I really appreciate your help during one of the busiest months at the pantry. You are a blessing to all the clients who come through. God bless you. Carolyn Dieckmann, Food Pantry Coordinator Weekly Bingo Volunteers Needed Please consider volunteering for weekly bingo... Week 1 - Kitchen Worker, 2 Instant Sellers; Week 3 - Floor Worker, Instant Seller; Week 4 - Banker Sub; Week 5-3 Floor Workers, Kitchen Worker, Instant Seller Subs are also welcome - If you can make it one month, but don't want to make a commitment! Please contact Melanie Hartwell at or Amy Wonnell at or for more information. St. Louis Weekly Bingo Volunteers Week 3: Thursday, January 19th Floor/Bank/Instants: Ruth Moorman, Sam Wintz, Harold Weiler, Kathy Weiler, Tommy Weberding, Martin Weiler, Justin Beckner, Rosie Ramey, Steve Harmeyer, Jill Koch (Sub: Heather Masavage) Kitchen Workers: Jennifer Meer, Susan Gigrich, Lorraine Hampson, Alex Woolwine, Karen Eckstein (Subs: Mary Jo Wuestefeld, Joe Meer, Todd Gigrich) Bakers: Rhonda Stenger, Sarah Tekulve, Diana Sheets, Jennifer Steinkamp, Erin Gates, Anne Meer, Tanner Cornett, Kristen Biltz With Deepest Sympathy Please remember in your prayers the family of Lil Kennel, age 77, who passed away Wednesday, January 4th. May she rest in peace. Baptism The newest member of the St. Louis Parish Family is Sadie M. Taylor, daughter of Zachary and Nichole (Bosse) Taylor. Roses for Life Members of the St. Louis Youth Mission Team will be collecting donations at the church exits next weekend, January 21st & 22nd. Donations will go to the Crisis Pregnancy Hotline, and Right to Life of Southeastern Indiana. Thank you in advance for your generosity. CYO Basketball Sunday, January 15th, at St. Louis 1:00pm: St. Louis 1 vs. St. Catherine of Sienna 2:15pm: St. Louis 2 vs. Holy Family Baptism Preparation Class The Baptism preparation class is for parents who are having their first child Baptized. The next class will be offered on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00pm in the Prickel Building. Please call the parish office to register Natural Family Planning A Natural Family Planning Class will be held on Sunday, February 5th, from 9:00am to 12:15pm in the Prickel Building. There is a $40.00 fee for books and materials. For reservations call or Save the Date! St. Louis Catholic School s Week Italian Night Dinner Tuesday, Jan. 31st

P a r i s h C a l e n d a r 3 Mass Intentions Saturday, January 14 5:00 pm Mary Harmeyer Sunday, January 15, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am For the Parish Community 9:30 am Elmer Goldsmith

3 P a r i s h C a l e n d a r 3 Mass Intentions Saturday, January 14 5:00 pm Mary Harmeyer Sunday, January 15, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am For the Parish Community 9:30 am Elmer Goldsmith 11:00 am Donald Meyer Tuesday, January 17, St. Anthony 6:00 pm Anna Federle Wednesday, January 18 8:10 am Nathan Wissel Thursday, January 19 8:10 am Don Dickey Friday, January 20, St. Fabian and St. Sebastian 8:10 am Bill VanHook, St. Agnes 5:00 pm Margie Weigel and William D. Weigel, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Art & Rita Gartenman 9:30 am Kayla FItzgerald 11:00 am For the Parish Community Readings for the Week Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110/ Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25--8:6/Ps 40/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85/Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Ps 47/ Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Liturgical Publications Inc Altar Servers Tuesday, January 17 6:00 pm Rachel & Tyler Kuntz Wednesday, January 18 8:10 am SCHOOL SERVERS Thursday, January 19 8:10 am SCHOOL SERVERS Friday, January 20 8:10 am SCHOOL SERVERS 5:00 pm Caroline, John & Paul Meer 8:00 am Caleb, Adam & Ella Moster 9:30 am Martha Hillenbrand, Olivia & Megan Raab 11:00 am Pamela Meneses, Luke & Margaret Wilson Greeters 5:00 pm Bob Luesse 8:00 am Caran & Jeanne Siefert 9:30 am Tom & Cathy Sullivan, Kathy Wagner 11:00 am Bob & Kathy Mattucci Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 5:00 pm Jerre Hampson, Bob Luesse, Dee Fritsch, Susan Vergamini, Dave Meyer, Kim Koehne, 1 Volunteer 8:00 am Jerry Dickman, Pat Meer, Erma Hartman, Mike Gerstbauer, Janet Freese, Jim Kuisel, Rosie Koehne 9:30 am Bertie Schmidt, John Wilson, Don & Marilyn Freyer, Sebastian Moster, Jenny Geers, Nancy Werner 11:00 am Kathy Mattucci, Christy Moenter, Maria Mercado, Nelson French, Linda Kolb, Mark Masavage, Sandy DIckey Ushers 5:00 pm Gary Kuntz, Scot Harmeyer, Joe Sorce, Brian Werner 8:00 am Todd Tekulve, Jim Scheele, Larry Enzinger, Bob Obermeyer, Bruce Miller 9:30 am Eugene Laker, John Vogelsang, Mike Weigel, Tim Fenske 11:00 am Jeff Bedel, Ted Telles, 2 Volunteers Needed Lectors 5:00 pm Mark Wilder 8:00 am Ken Rudolf 9:30 am Charlie Raab 11:00 am Pat Weigel Saturday Morning Prayer Service January 21st at 8:05am This week we pray for legal protection for the unborn. Come Pray With Us! CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 29th-February 4th

6 F a i t h F o r m a t i o n W h a t s H a p p e n i n g Sacrament Students - Save the Dates st; 8:00am 11:00am - Sacrament Day for all First Communion and Confirmation students.

4 6 F a i t h F o r m a t i o n W h a t s H a p p e n i n g Sacrament Students - Save the Dates st; 8:00am 11:00am - Sacrament Day for all First Communion and Confirmation students. Saturday, February 25th - Confirmation Retreat Sunday, May 7th; 1:00pm - First Communion Sunday, May 21st; 2:00pm - Confirmation Eucharistic Healing Service The next Servants of God Ministries Eucharistic Healing Service will be Tuesday, January 17th, 7:00pm at St. Nicholas Church, Sunman. The theme is Surrender. Come and experience the healing power of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! That Man is You The That Man is You group will resume meeting on Fridays starting January 27th at the Big Four Café in Batesville. Breakfast is at 6:00am followed by a presentation from 6:30am 7:30am. All men are welcome. For more information contact Michael Brelage Verso L alto Young adults are invited to Verso L alto on Friday, January 27th to hear Fr. Martin Rodriguez s inspiring testimony: Why an I Alive? The event will take place from 7:00pm 9:00pm at the Kessing Haus in Oldenburg. Come hear Fr. Rodriguez s story and meet other young adults from throughout the Batesville Deanery. More events are planned for February 10th, 17th and 24th. Visit facebook.com/ versolaltobatesville or versolaltoteam@gmail.com for more information. You Can Have a Happy Marriage! Retrouvaille Retrouvaille provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The word Retrouvaille is a French word meaning rediscovery. Countless numbers of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems through Retrouvaille. To request information about Retrouvaille or to register for the February weekend in Indianapolis, please visit our website at Marriage Day Celebration The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites all married couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to a special celebration to honor the sanctity of marriage on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 10:30am at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Msgr. William Stumpf will celebrate the Mass. There will be a light lunch held after the Mass across the street at the Catholic Center in Assembly Hall. Recognition will be given to the longest and most recent marriages as well as those couples married for 60 years or more. The event is free of charge, but registration is required. For more information about the event or to register, please visit weddingcelebrations. Registration deadline is January 30, If you have questions, contact Keri Carroll at kcarroll@archindy.org or E6 CATHOLIC MEN S CONFERENCE All Saints Parish, in association with the Batesville Deanery, is hosting its 2nd annual E6 Catholic Men s Conference on March 4th, 2017, at the East Central High School Performing Arts Center in St. Leon. The conference will be held from 8:00am to 4:00pm with an optional breakout session immediately following close of the conference with Dr. Ray Guarendi for those interested in attending. Admission is $35 for Knights of Columbus Members and $45 for other men. Lunch included. Sponsorship and limited vendor opportunities are available, please visit for more information. January 15 Breakfast Hosted by Knights of St. John, Oldenburg, Holy Family Church cafeteria, 7:00am 12:00pm. Proceeds local children with special needs through Tri-County Council for Special People, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and other local charities. Free will offering. January 17 Eucharistic Healing Service St. Nicholas Church, Sunman, 7:00pm. January Turtle Soup Sale Holy Family Church, available at the Village Store, Oldenburg. $5.00 per quart. Proceeds go toward Religious Ed programs. January 26 Alzheimer s & Dementia Support Group St. Andrews Health Campus, 6:00pm. For more info call January 27 That Man is You Big Four Café 6:00am. January 29 Whole Hog Sausage & Pancake Breakfast St. Peter s Catholic Church, 7:30am 12:00pm. Proceeds go to St. Peter s Parents for Catholic Education Fund. RCIA All Welcome Join us in the parish office on Sundays. Sunday, January 15th at 9:00am The Sacrament of Marriage nd at 12:30pm The Sacrament of Holy Orders Gifts of Financial Participation Sunday, January 8, 2107 In Church Collections...$ 13, Other Collections... $ 8, Electronic Collections...$ 10, Total Actual Income...$ 33, Budget...$ 17, Over/Under Budget...$ 16, Year to Date In Church Collections and Other Collections... $ 493, Budget... $ 476, Over/Under Budget...$ 16,940.87

6 Celebration of Love! Saturday, February 11th Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church 5:00pm Dinner & Dance Presentation on Love & Marriage Wedding Cake & Champagne Toast Blessing on Married Couples Knights of Columbus, Batesville 6:00pm - 11:00pm $15 per adult; cash bar available Reservations by February 3rd St. Louis Parish Questions? Sebastian & Angie Moster or mosters@frontier.com Sponsored by St. Louis Parish and Knights of Columbus Council #1461

1 3 S T. L O U I S P L A C E B A T E S V I L L E, I N Welcome to St. Louis Parish!

1 3 S T. L O U I S P L A C E B A T E S V I L L E, I N Welcome to St. Louis Parish! Parish Office Hours... Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-4:00 pm Phone... (812) 934-3204 Fax... (812) 933-0667 Residence Phone... (812) 933-0708 Parish Staff Pastor, Fr. Stanley Pondo... x 265 fr.stanleypondo@yahoo.com