March 2 - Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Mary Church P O B O X 6 7 I R E L A N D, I N 4 7 5 4 5 P H O N E : ( 8 1 2 ) 4 8 2-7 0 4 1 FA X : ( 8 1 2 ) 4 8 2-3699 St Mary Church - 482-7041 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 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. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website: http://stmary.irelandindiana.com
Weekend Masses at St. Mary Church Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am, 9:15am Weekend Masses at Precious Blood Church Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am Weekday Masses at St. Mary Church Monday & Thursday at 7:30am Tuesday & Wednesday at 6:00pm Weekday Masses at Precious Blood Church 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. Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $13,850.00 Collection for the weekend of February 22 & 23 220 Envelopes..$ 7,238.00 Loose $ 497.00 Average ACH weekly deposit for February...$ 4,339.50 Children s Collection.$ 11.22 Total Weekend Collection.$ 12,085.72 Short. $ (1,764.28) Thank You!!!!!! Just a reminder, if you attend Mass at one of the area churches and use your envelope, the envelopes will be returned to us. Mass Attendance for February 22 & 23 5:00pm [429] 7:00am [214] 9:15am [310] Readings for the Week of March 2, 2014 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/ Mt 4:1-11 Liturgical Publications Inc Mass Intentions Sat-March 1 5:00 pm Roy & Henrietta Allen Sun-March 2 7:00 am Members of the Parish 9:15 am Leo & Louise Heim Mon-March 3 7:30 am Eileen Nelson Tues-March 4 6:00 pm Dora & Frank Schum Ash Wednesday - Day of Fast and Abstinence Wed-March 5 7:30 am Hilda Schmitt 6:00 pm Robert Schell Thurs-March 6 7:30 am Don Pfister Sat-March 8 5:00 pm Members of the Parish Sun-March 9 7:00 am The Frank Hohl Family 9:15 am Victor Bohnenkamper Jr. Girl Scout Sunday Envelopes for Easter Flower donations can be found in your current envelope packet. Please print the name of the deceased loved ones you want remembered on the envelope and drop it in the collection basket. If you do not get monthly envelopes, just use a blank envelope and put the information on the outside. March 2: Ladies Sodality from Holy Family Parish is having a Card Party 1:00-4:30pm in the school cafeteria. Admission is $2. 6: Jasper Circle Daughters of Isabella Card Party at the Jasper Moose. Doors will open at 6:00pm. 7: World Day of Prayer - Streams in the Desert - at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper at 1:00pm. 7: Holy Family School fish fry beginning at 4:30pm. Price is $9 for fish, German Fries, slaw, bread and drink. 10: Jasper Circle Daughters of Isabella will meet at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Room 301 at 7:00pm. Unpaid dues for 2014 may be paid by members A-K by mailing a $15 check and self-addressed stamped envelope to Betty Mehringer, 1744 Ackerman Road, Jasper, members L-Z are to send their dues to Chris Schuetter, 2542 Mill Street, Jasper. 2014 Irish Sweepstake Winner for February 23 Congratulations to our $100.00 winner, Steve Moore. Cecelia F Miller Please remember Cecelia and her family in your prayers... 2 Bulletin deadline is Monday at 9:00am
Bring out the ashes!! In both the Old and New Testaments ashes are associated with mourning and repentance. As Catholics we begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday. Following the proclamation of the Gospel and a homily is given the priest blesses the ashes with Holy Water and offers a prayer. The congregation comes forward similar to communion time and receives ashes upon their forehead. Like a splash of cold water on the face that awakens a person in the morning, ashes on the forehead are to awaken the recipient to the beginning of a new season in the Church s liturgical year. The ashes are made from the palms that were used in the previous year s Palm Sunday celebration. We are called to examine our lives and prepare for a new Easter. When ashes are administered two formulas can be used: Repent and believe in the Gospel, or Remember, you are dust, and to dust you will return. This is to remind us that with the fact that now is the time to act, now is the time to get things right with God. This year, Ash Wednesday will be on March 5th get your foreheads ready and begin to examine your life. This day is a day of fasting. We should curb our meals to one regular meal and two smaller meals. There should be no eating between meals and we should not eat meat on this day or on Fridays. This practice reminds us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. It also helps us remain yes in control of our desires. Fasting helps us with our free will and builds upon our inner strength. This Lent all of you will be within my prayers as you journey in faith. May this Lenten Season be one that draws you closer to God and His Heavenly Kingdom. This year Mass times are 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary and 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Precious Blood. Fr. Pascal and I look forward to seeing you there. Fr. Gary Catechist Corner The Sacrament of Reconciliation: This week the 3rd grade class reviewed the Sacrament of Reconciliation. When we do not live the way Jesus wants us to live and freely choose to do what is wrong, we sin. Sin causes us to hurt our friendship with God and others, but God is always willing to forgive us and restore our relationship through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. When we examine our conscience, we are making ourselves accountable for what we have done in our lives. When we can admit that we have made bad choices and ask for forgiveness, we grow closer to God. Just as a priest through the power of the Holy Spirit is given the Apostolic succession to turn bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, He is also taking the place of Christ in the Confessional to give us absolution from our sins. As Lent is right around the corner, let us all find the time to seek out a time to take advantage of this great Sacrament. It not only brings us closer to God, but gives us the extra graces to live out our faith. Martha St. Mary Preschool On Saturday, April 12 from 10-1, St. Mary Preschool will hold our annual fundraiser. This year s fundraiser is Paint Your Own Pottery. We are looking forward to working with the ladies of Clara Mill Designs! This event is open to everyone! Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. This is a great opportunity to design beautiful, unique pieces. Make something for yourself or create beautiful gifts for family and friends. We hope to see you there!! Thank you for supporting St. Mary Preschool! Ms. Lauren Catholic Social Teaching Poverty is a plague against which humanity must fight without cease. Pope Benedict XVI, Public Audience, Oct. 16, 2005 SOURCE + SUMMIT YOUTH RETREAT March 14, 15, & 16. Join the hundreds of young people, ages 13-24, who will experience a New Springtime in their lives and the life of our Church with outstanding and renowned evangelizers like Dr. Ralph Martin, Fr. Augustino Torres, CFR, Ryan Penney, Sr. Jane Dominic, OP and many more! An intense yet fun immersion into Jesus and the Catholic Faith! For complete information and how to register go to: www.sourcesummitevansville.org. call 812-490-0289 or email sourcessummit@evdio.org. SOURCE + SUMMIT ADULT RETREAT March 15, 8:00am to 2:00pm. Join the many adults who will experience a New Springtime in their lives, their families and the Church! Led by the renowned Dr. Ralph Martin of Renewal Ministries, Fr. Augustino Torres, CFT, and many more outstanding evangelizers. Any adult may attend! Childcare will be available with advance notice. For complete information go to the Adult Retreat link at www.sourcesummitevansville.org, call 812-426-1912 or email sourcesummit@evdio.org. St Mary Catholic Church, Ireland IN 3
This Week s Parish Events Sunday [03/02]: Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:15am Mass for grades 1 and 2. Sunday School during the 9:15am Mass for children Preschool - Kindergarten in the Social Hall basement. Monday [03/03]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Quilting at 5:00pm in the rectory basement. Servants of the Holy Spirit at 7:00pm in the Library. Tuesday [03/04]: Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. Choir Practice tonight at 6:30pm in the choir loft. Ash Wednesday [03/05]: Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe - Envelopes can be found in your monthly packet. A collection will be taken up at Mass. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am & 6:00pm at St Mary and at Precious Blood at 8:00am & 7:00pm. This is a Day of Fast (Catholics 18 to 59 years of age) and Abstinence (Catholics 14 years of age and up are obliged to abstain from meat - also Fridays during Lent) Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, Servers and Ushers are needed for both Masses. Rosary at 11:30am in the church. All are welcome. Quilting noon to 4:00pm in the rectory basement St. Anne s Sewing Room opens at 6:00pm in the rectory basement. No Wednesday Evening Religious Education Class - please attend Mass with your family. Thursday [03/06]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Friday [03/07]: World Day of Prayer at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 1:00pm. The prayers/program are on the country of Egypt. Everyone is welcome to attend. Next year, World Day of Prayer will be held here at St. Mary. Way of the Cross by St. Mary s St. Anne Society at 6:00pm. Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their 80+ birthdays in the month of March: Linus Stenftenagel, March 2; Robert Sermersheim, March 6; John Weidenbenner, March 12; Lou Ann Schuler, March 19; and Jane Gardner, March 21. May God bless you on your special day. Congratulations!! We welcome into the Family of God: Leo Joseph Brescher, child of Daniel and Jenna (Terwiske) Brescher and Beau Stanley Erny, child of Jonathan and Kelsey (Sollman) Erny. Congratulations!! Upcoming Parish Events March 14: St Mary s Fish Fry March 14: Celebration Singers will be having an Irish Song Fest at 7:00pm in Church. March 16: Ireland K of C Spring BBQ March 19: The Light is ON for You program, Sacrament of Reconciliation after the 6:00pm Mass until 8:00pm. March 30: St. Anne s/red Cross Blood Drive 7:30am - 12:30pm in the Community Center Cafeteria. April 12: St Mary s Preschool Fundraiser - Paint your own pottery 10:00am to 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome. April 26 & 27: St. Mary s First Communion May 17: Graduating Senior Mass at 5:00pm with meal to follow in the Community Center. June 14-16: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) here at St. Mary s. June 21: Ireland Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary. Mass at 5:00pm with Bishop Charles Thompson. Bosco March 2: Bosco Formal Lion King Masquerade, 6:00-10:00pm at St. Joe Parish Center. Dinner, games and DJ! Dress is formal, and Lion King themed masks are encouraged. This date is a change from the calendar because of state band competitions. March 7: Middle School Night at the Bosco House. March 9: Teen Mass at 6:00pm at Precious Blood followed by pizza. March 14-16: Source and Summit Retreat in Evansville. This is an excellent retreat centered on the Eucharist with some of the best Catholic speakers in the country. The early deadline has passed, but you can still sign up by getting the registration forms from Carley or your DRE. Cost is $55. March 21: Icemen Hockey Game in Evansville. Meet at the Bosco House at 6:30pm. March 25: Day trip to St. Meinrad Archabbey. Meet at the Bosco House at 10:00am. June 1-6: Catholic Heart Work Camp in Atlanta. About 10 spots still open - reserve your spot by paying the $100 deposit. Total cost $325. Contact Carley at cknapp@evdio.org or 812-630-3794 for more information or to sign up for events. All Ireland K of C Members mark your calendars and plan on walking in the St. Pat s Parade. With it being our 50th Anniversary of our club, we would like to get as many members as possible to walk. Meet at the Ireland K of C at 12:30pm and show your support. St. Vincent de Paul Society The Ireland Conference of St. Vincent de Paul is looking for new members. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:30pm. If you like to help people in our area, give Tom Schmitt a call at 634-1000 for more information. This is a great organization within our parish and a good way to give stewardship back in the form of time and talent. Please consider joining. 4
Liturgical Ministers for March 8 & 9 Servers: 5:00 pm Gabby Seger - Hagan Patton 7:00 am Kaleb Stenftenagel - Kyle Stenftenagel 9:15 am Nathan Wehr - Kaleb Renner Extraordinary Ministers: 5:00 pm Betty Gehlhausen - Ruth Small - Marvin Schepers Julie Hopf - June Erny 7:00 am Phil Gogel - Helen Giesler - Donna Wendholt Shari Weidenbenner - Linda Rasche 9:15 am Gaylene Laubscher - Lisa Gehlhausen Ronald James - Sharon James - Debbie Schwenk Lectors: 5:00 pm Steve Buechler 7:00 am Pat Stemle 9:15 am Tonya Sander Lectors Website: http://lectorsproclaim.org (Year A) Ushers: 5:00 pm Scott & Kim Moeller 7:00 am Tim Weidenbenner - John Wendholt 9:15 am Todd Ofer - Eric Witte Liturgy of the Word: 9:15 am Amy Heim Sunday School: 9:15 am Lauren Emerson St. Patrick s Celebration March 11: St Patrick s Front Door Lighting Contest for Madison and Boone Townships at 7:00pm...deadline to enter is March 9. Flyers may be picked up at Spuds. To enter contact Janet Schitter at 630-4681 or theivymanor@fullnet.com or Sue Vonderheide at 482-2848 or vondy26@hotmail.com. March 14: St. Mary Fish Fry in the Community Center Cafeteria. March 14: Celebration Singers will be having an Irish Song Fest in St. Mary Church at 7:00pm. March 15: 2014 Irish Trot 5K fun run/walk. Forms at Spuds, online or call Scott Meyer at 661-2483. March 15: For Patty s Sake Bake-Off. Everyone is welcome, there are categories for all age groups. Categories include: Pies, Cake/Cupcakes, Cookie/Bar and St. Patty s Decorative. Registration forms available at Spuds or online. March 15: Irish Road Rally at 1:00pm. Entry forms available at Spuds or online. Contact Jace Brescher at 309-9347. March 15: Supper, Surprises and Shenanigans (St Mary Community Center) at 6:00pm. Buffet supper with lots of unexpected shenanigans...advance tickets are $20. Call Janet Schitter at 630-4861 or any board member for tickets. March 16: St. Patrick s Parade at 1:00pm. Entry forms may be picked up at Spuds or from http:stpat.irelandindiana.com. The Celebration weekend will be March 14-16. Lots of volunteer help is needed! If you are available and willing to give an hour or more of your time that weekend or the weekend before and would like to help raise money to improve your community of Ireland and have a fun time with your neighbors and friends, please contact Barb Leinenbach, Jeff Schitter or any board member or event chairman. It takes many to raise a community! http://stpat.irelandindiana.com