Saint Joseph Catholic Church 228 East Hendricks Street - Shelbyville, IN 46176 Parish Office: 317-398-8227 School: 317-398-4202 www.stjoeshelby.org Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church 4218 E. Michigan Road - Shelbyville, IN 46176 Parish Office: 317-398-4028 www.svdpcc.com
Saturday: Sunday: Weekdays: St. Joseph Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m. Rosary 5:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Spanish 8:15 a.m. Tuesday (School Days Only) 5:00 p.m. Tuesday (New Time) 8:15 a.m. Friday Misa en Español Domingos a las 1:00 p.m. St. Joseph Confessions (By Appointment Anytime) Saturday: 4:00-4:30 p.m. Monday and Friday: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Adoration at St. Joseph Monday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Noon - 1:00 p.m. First Friday of the month 24 Hour Exposition St. Vincent de Paul Mass Schedule Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. Monday 8:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Wed. - Rosary St. Vincent de Paul Confessions (By Appointment Anytime) Sunday: 8:15-8:30 a.m. Monday: 5:30-6:00 p.m. Bulletin Submission Please submit your written and email items for the bulletin by 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Please send to: Bulletin@sjsshelbyville.org All items must be received by 9:00 a.m. on Monday in order to be included in the bulletin for the following weekend. Thank you! Thank You! This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear on the back of the bulletin completely defray all publishing costs. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity. Mass Intentions For The Week Saturday October 28, 2017 5:00 pm Mabel Wilgus Sunday October 29, 2017 8:45 am Judy Runnebohm 10:30 am For the Parishioners Intentions 1:00 pm For Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life Monday October 30, 2017 5:00 pm Jim and Marilyn Beyer Tuesday October 31, 2017 8:15 am No Mass 5:00 pm Mary Dell Schofner Wednesday November 1, 2017 - All Souls Day A Holy Day Of Obligation 7:15 am Ira Charles Duvelius 8:15 am Laura Goode 6:30 pm For the Parishioners Intentions Thursday November 2, 2017 - All Saints Day 8:15 am For the Parishioners Intentions 6:00 pm Raymond and Mary Ann Zinser 7:30 pm For the Holy Souls in Purgatory Friday November 3, 2017 8:15 am Dale Havens Saturday November 4, 2017 5:00 pm Charles, Florence and Mary Wisker Sunday November 5, 2017 8:45 am Anthony R. Lux 10:30 am For the Deceased Members of The Daughters of Isabella 1:00 pm Margarita Colin Colin Readings for the week of October 29 - November 5 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Monday: Tuesday: 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131: 1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12
From the Desk of Fr. Mike Dear Friends, They say a healthy parish is always under construction. I want you to know of some things that are brewing here, some projects! 1. Our Lady Shrine Our Hispanic Community is leading the effort of building a shrine to the Blessed Mother, taking care of costs and construction. I m very thankful for this. We need an outdoor prayer space, and this will be wonderful!! I can t wait to dedicate the statue on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 2. Fire Pit An Eagle Scout is starting the process of building us a fire pit! We have the blessing of the city fire marshal to move forward. We will be able to use the fire pit for many things. It will go on the greenspace, not far from the office building. go to our Trunk or Treat, and then go trick or treating in your own neighborhoods?? Double the candy! Children are welcome and encouraged to dress-up as their favor Saint for Mass and Trunk-or-Treat. All Souls Day is not a Holy Day of Obligation, but it is a nice chance to pray for our deceased brothers and sisters. Check the Mass schedule. I think we will have some beautiful music at the 6:00 p.m. Mass. All Souls Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Reverse Raffle November 4th. BE THERE!!! My prayers and love! Fr. Mike Children s Mass Card 3. Green Space The green space is so beautiful!! Soon Noah s Ark will be installed, which everyone will love! You already have seen the new swing set. 4. Youth Room The Youth Group is working to convert the basement of the office building into a youth room. We need a space for when it will be cold out. Until now, our weekly meetings have been outside. 5. Bookshelves I need someone to build some shelves by the end of the month. Please talk to me if you can!! This is for our resource library. Dedication of the Cross Dedication of the Cross in St. Joseph School s Gym was celebrated last Sunday in honor of St. Joseph School s beloved secretary and parishioner, Debbi Gallagher. The Gallagher Family gathered to honor their adored wife and mother. 6. St. Vincent de Paul Society Please read Sr. Joan s column today!! We are SOOOOO EXCITED at the prospect of starting a St. Vincent de Paul Society here in Shelbyville. The need is here. Who better to meet the needs of the people than Jesus and his body the Church!?!? Please be a part of this. 7. Open Church Soon, once security systems are in place, our church will be open during the day all day. I pray that, before long, we can have adoration during the day so that someone is always in there praying. More on this later. A good many things going on! That is good. Please remember that All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Why not bring the kids to the 5:00 p.m. anticipation Mass on Halloween,
Weekly offering needed for budget $14,200.00 October 15th Sunday Collection: $ 7,118.99 October 15th Online Collection: $ 2,875.00 October 15th Children s Collection $ 3.00 Total Sunday Collection: $ 9,996.99 October 15th Church Repair: $ 93.00 Disaster Relief Collection: $ 47.00 October 22nd Sunday Collection: $10,273.20 October 22nd Online Collection: $ 3,360.00 October 22nd Children s Collection $ 5.27 Total Sunday Collection: $13,638.47 October 22nd Church Repair: $ 123.00 World Mission Sunday Collection: $ 1,112.00 Disaster Relief Collection: $ 120.00 Past Sunday Collection Totals: July 2, 2017 $ 15,232.31 July 9. 2017 $ 12,391.90 July 16, 2017 $ 11,997.18 July 23, 2017 $ 10,816.79 July 30, 2017 $ 12,201.67 August 6, 2017 $ 13,870.55 August 13, 2017 $ 11,337.68 August 20, 2017 $ 13,174.19 August 27, 2017 $ 13,914.18 September 3, 2017 $ 11,521.36 September 10, 2017 $ 13,771.96 September 17, 2017 $ 12,750.01 September 24, 2017 $ 12,403.07 October 1, 2017 $ 15,553.74 October 8, 2017 $ 13,397.05 St. Joseph Church Bus Thank you to Gary Sheets, Director of Transportation, who painted the letters on our bus. St. Joseph School News St. Joseph Reverse Raffle! Please mark your calendar! Buy your tickets! The Annual St. Joseph Reverse Raffle will be on Saturday, November 4th after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Reverse Raffle tickets are for sale in the St. Joseph School Office. Tickets are $50.00 each and this includes dinner and a chance to win $2,000.00. The first 30 tickets sold will be entered into a small raffle and pulled that night. License #144905. St. Joseph s Preschool Assistant St. Joseph School is seeking to hire a part-time Preschool Assistant for 17 hours a week. If you are interested in this position, please contact Amy Kuhns at kuhns.amy@sjsshelbyville.org or call the School Office at 317-398-4202. PTO Fundraisers St. Joseph PTO greatly appreciates your support. Mickey s T-Mart Please bring receipts from Mickey s T-Mart to the school office or put in the red and blue drop boxes in Church. The receipts will help our PTO earn points which we can turn in and receive needed educational tools for our school! Be sure to save the receipts from family members and friends! Kroger Kroger has provided our school with a great and easy fundraising opportunity. If you go online and register your Kroger Plus card, St. Joseph PTO will receive money based on certain purchases you make. You must re-enroll your card each year. Please go online and re-enroll today at krogercommunityrewards.com. Box Tops for Education Have you been saving your Box Tops? If you would like to help our PTO earn cash, please clip the Box Tops from hundreds of products (cereal boxes, baking products, Ziplocs, etc.) and put them in our collection boxes.
St. Joseph News Monday thru Saturday Lunch from 11:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Phone: 317-398-9914 Dinners Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 2nd Sunday of each month from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Wing and Shrimp Night Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Served Hot, Honey Garlic and BBQ Bingo Thursday evening from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Golf League Tuesday evening 5:30 pm at Bear Chase Knights of Columbus Meeting Dates Council Meeting: 8:15 pm: (1st & 3rd Wednesday) Finance Meeting: 7:00 pm: (1st Wednesday) Columbian Homes Mtg.: 7:00 pm: (3rd Wednesday) Salvation Army Dinner St. Joseph Church will host their next Salvation Army Dinner at 12:00 noon on Sunday, November 12th at the Salvation Army. The menu is: Pulled pork/barbeque, baked beans, cole slaw, applesauce, chips, desserts and beverages (iced tea, lemonade and coffee). Items needed are: 3 - Bags of Shredded Cabbage Slaw 3 - Family size Bags of Potato Chips 3 - Large jars of Musselmans Applesauce 2-1 gallon Arizona Sweet Iced Tea 1-1 gallon Arizona Unsweet Iced Tea 100-8 to 12 oz. Plastic Cups Desserts - Please donate your delicious desserts, pumpkin pie, brownies, cupcakes or cookies. Volunteers are needed to set-up, serve and clean-up. If you would like to donate any of the above items or help, please contact Celeste Fischer at 317-401-5034. Thank you for your generous support! St. Joseph News COLLECTION COUNTER S SCHEDULE October 30 Nancy Nolting s Team November 6 Betsy Stephen s Team November 13 Teresa Wood s Team November 20 Tom Duvelius Team Upcoming Events/Meetings Date Time Event October 29 11:45 a.m. Fall Book Study October 30 6:00 p.m. Adoration October 31 5:30 p.m. Trunk to Treat November 1 6:00 p.m. Adoration/Vespers November 1 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice November 1 7:00 p.m. Fall Book Study November 3 9:00 a.m. First Friday/24 Hour Adoration EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Month of November: Host: Elizabeth Fallis, Teri Mackey and Dottie Soller Cup: Tom Toll, Marilyn Williamson, Jessica Zuroske and Paul Nolting Host: Fred Bohman, Becky Boyd, and David Snuffer Cup: Pauline or Steve Lancaster, Jerry J. Lux, Gary Sheets and Mary Kay Hart LECTORS - November 4 & 5 Lu Ann Mason and Anne Renton Terri Runnebohm and Jack Boyce USHERS - Month of November: Pat Cassidy, Bob Gardner, Bill Grove and Bill Turner Patrick Bohman, Susie Pouder, Dave Reinhart and Marty Tormoehlen SERVERS - November 4 & 5 Not Available Not Available MUSIC SCHEDULE - November 4 & 5 Aaron Dixon Aaron Dixon
St. Vincent News Sr. Joan s Corner Dear Parishioners, The greatest commandment is clear, You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart. The second commandment is also clear, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. What is not clear, perhaps, is what these commandments mean in our own lives. The implication of this Sunday s readings is that loving our neighbor means more than being kind to our friends and relatives, or the person who lives next door. Loving one s neighbor means doing right by any widow or orphan: seeing that the hungry are fed and the homeless sheltered, that the poor have their basic needs met, that the young are educated and the old are cared for. To do less is to fail in our love for neighbor. What I have just written is true, but very daunting. One person or one family cannot do it all alone. Each of us can do something. What I have learned in my 4 years in Shelbyville is that the poor do not have to go hungry. There are several places that help with food. St. Vincent s is one of them. But, in Shelbyville there is no place for the poor to get help with rent, utilities or furniture. Things that St. Vincent de Paul Societies help with. Fr. Mike and I have been wondering if there are people in our parishes that might be interested in becoming a part of such a group. I have done a little research on how to begin a Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. What I have learned is that it is a Lay Organization for men and women. One of the main purposes is for the sanctification of its members. The other purpose is to help the poor. A person s heart changes when they meet poverty face to face. This week as you pray over this Sunday s readings, talk to Jesus about how you are to love your neighbor as yourself and if a St. Vincent de Paul Society may just be the way God is calling you to be of service to your neighbor. If you are so moved, please let Fr. Mike or me know you are interested in such a group. St. Vincent de Paul All Saints Day Mass All Saints Day Mass will be on November 1st at 6:30 p.m. This will be the only Mass at St. Vincent for this Holy Day of Obligation. Religious Education Classes St. Vincent Religious Education Classes will attend Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1st for All Saints Day. New Ministry Schedules St. Vincent s Ministry Schedules for November through January are now available. Paper copies can be picked up just inside the front doors of St. Vincent Church. Advent Letters The season of Advent is just a few weeks away. We will be mailing our annual letter and calendar of services soon. If you know of someone who has been away from the Church or just might appreciate hearing from us, please contact Pat Barley at 765-265-7195 and we will add their name to our list. Praying the Rosary Please join us to pray the Rosary at St. Vincent Church on Wednesday, November 1st at 5:30 p.m. Sr. Joan Miller We joyfully share our gifts to nourish the community. ---- St. Vincent Purpose Statement October 22, 2017 Sunday Collection: $ 4,455.00 Children Collection: $ 5.25 World Mission Sunday Collection: $ 581.00
St. Vincent News November Newsletter The November Newsletter is in the rack at each Church door. Please take one and pass one on to a friend or you may view it online at www.svdpcc.com. Thanksgiving Food Drive St. Vincent s Thanksgiving Food Drive will be Sunday, November 19th. Please share your blessings with those who have struggled this past year. One can of vegetables or a box of stuffing will go a long way. Helping your neighbor is a great way to thank God for his bounty. God bless all who have been so generous. Balance Today s scriptures emphasize the fundamental link between love of God and love of our neighbors, especially those who are most in need. Love of God should compel us to love the people whom God cherishes. Conversely, work for justice and charity for those in need should be rooted in our love of God. That connection and balance, however, isn t always easy to maintain in our lives. Even in religious orders we find that some Christians are more oriented toward contemplation and prayer, while others are more active in reaching out to those who are oppressed. Today Jesus reminds us of the necessity for both in the life of faith. Today s Readings First Reading You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all Believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). St. Joseph/St. Vincent News St. Joseph and St. Vincent Rite of Christian Initiation The next RCIA class will be on Monday, October 30th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Vincent in the School Building. It is not to late to register. Please call St. Joseph s Parish Office at 317-398-8227 or St. Vincent s Parish Office at 317-398-4028. Everyone is welcome. Invite family and friends who may be interested in learning more about our Catholic Faith. We are in the inquiry stage - come and ask questions. Need A Sacrament???? The sacraments are our greatest gifts from Jesus!!!! - If you have or know a child who has missed first reconciliation and/or first communion. - If you are civilly married and not married by the church. - If you missed your confirmation or know someone who has. Then signup online to receive these sacraments! Go to stjoeshelby.org and click on the "Need a Sacrament?" link under "Worship With Us." November Family Movie The November Family Movie will be on Tuesday, November 7th at 2:00 p.m. Please note the change in time. The movie to be shown is, Captive. It is based on a true life story of a single mother, a recovering drug addict, who is held captive by an escaped murder suspect. Join this unlikely pair on a journey that brings them to a crossroad in their lives. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Church Women United Church Women United of Shelby County will observe the World Community and Human Relations Celebrations on Friday, November 3rd at 1:30 p.m. at the Lewis Creek Baptist Church, 1400 East 600 South, Shelbyville. The speaker is Khalilah Palmer, Director of the Excel Center in Shelbyville. As always, there will be time for fellowship and refreshments. It will also be an opportunity to visit their new church. All ladies of St. Joseph and St. Vincent congregations are invited to attend and enjoy the afternoon.
Incense at Masses Incense will be used at the following Masses: All Saints Day Masses; Tuesday, October 31st at 5:00 p.m., and on November 1st at 8:15 a.m. On Thursday, November 2nd, All Souls Day incense will be used at all Masses. Youth Group Meeting There will be a St. Joe/St. Vincent Youth Group Meeting this Sunday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. Prayer Group Please join us for Prayer Group on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Church. Come pray with us for approximately 25 minutes. St. Joseph/St. Vincent News All Saints Day Masses St. Joseph - 5:00 p.m. Mass on Tuesday October 31st - Bilingual Trunk or Treat (after Mass) 7:15 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, November 1st 8:15 a.m. School Mass on Wednesday, November 1st St. Vincent - 6:30 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, November 1st All Soul s Day Masses St. Joseph - 8:15 a.m. School Mass on Thursday, November 2nd 6:00 p.m. Mass on Thursday, November 2nd 7:30 p.m. Mass on Thursday, November 2nd - Spanish St. Joe Social Club The St. Joe Social Club will meet on Monday, November 20th at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. with lunch served at 12:00 Noon. A Turkey and Dressing Meal with all the trimmings will be served. The cost is $12.00. Come and join us. Reservations or cancellations for the meal must be made by Wednesday, November 15th by 12:00 Noon to Peggy Forest at 317-398-0084. Please remember to bring a canned or non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Pantry. If you are interested in a trip, call Russell Schofner at 317-392-2944 for more information. Fr. Mike Online Fr. Mike has a blog that he updates almost daily with a daily devotional or challenge. He posts his Sunday homilies there as well. You can sign up to receive his daily posts in your email as well. Simply go to unendingmercy.com. He is also on Instagram as frmike_ and on Facebook as Mike Keucher. He will be posting parish news often! Thanksgiving Day Mass St. Joseph - 9:00 a.m. Mass on Thursday, November 23rd 40 Days for Life The campaign for 40 Days for Life is September 27th - November 5th. Help end abortion right here in Indiana by joining your Shelby County Catholic Community Respect Life Team during our silent prayer vigils from 4:00-4:45 p.m. prior to the Saturday evening Mass at 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we cry out for Your mercy and ask you to remove the scourge of abortion from our land. Use us as your vessels, Lord, to bring the light of Your truth to our nation once again.
St. Joseph/St. Vincent News Men s Retreat at St. Meinrad Fr. Mike and Deacon Tom are hosting a Men's Retreat at St Meinrad on Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th, 2017. Cost is $110, this includes lodging and food. Signup online! Go to stjoeshelby.org and click on the Men's Retreat link on the right side of the home page. You can also signup by speaking with Fr. Mike or Deacon Tom. Caps for a Bench Thank you to everyone for your support and donations of Caps for a Bench. We have meet our goal of 400 lbs.! We will no longer be collecting caps at this time. REP at St. Joseph REP students enjoyed a Field Day last Sunday with an obstacle course, pumpkin decorating, and a re-enactment of the apparitions at Fatima. St. Joseph Staff Pastor: Reverend Michael T. Keucher Email: frmike@sjsshelbyville.org Phone: 812-391-0047 Deacon: Mr. Tom Hill Email: thill@sjsshelbyville.org Business Manager: Mrs. Rebecca Makowski Email: rebecca@sjsshelbyville.org Admin. Assistant: Mrs. Jan Lux Email: jan@sjsshelbyville.org Music Minister: Mr. Aaron Dixon Email: adixon@sjsshelbyville.org Principal: Mrs. Bethany Fewell Email: fewell.bethany@sjsshelbyville.org School Secretary: Mrs. Kathleen Simpson Email: simpson.kathleen@sjsshelbyville.org Hispanic Coordinator: Mr. James E. Velez Email: eaekcm2@gmail.com Buildings and Grounds: Mr. Bryan Fischer Email: bryan.fischer49@gmail.com Phone: 317-421-0190 Religious Ed Assistant: Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy Email: rep@sjsshelbyville.org St. Vincent Staff Parish Life Coordinator: Sister Joan Miller Email: joanm1213@gmail.com Secretary: Kathy Brackman Email: stvincent4218@gmail.com Phone: 317-398-4028 Parish Council President: Rich Perry Email: rich_a_perry@yahoo.com Phone: 317-512-5039 Cemetery Operations: JJ Jones Email: weimar63@mach1pc.com Phone: 317-364-2827 Hall Rental: Eileen Settles Phone: 765-525-9956 Trunk-or-Treat At St. Joseph s Come celebrate Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st. We ll have our annual Trunk-or-Treat in St. Joseph s parking lot following Mass, and there will also be pinatas in the school gym. Please donate individually wrapped candy or goodies for the treats (please bring them to the Parish Office). We also need volunteers for the Trunk-or-Treat (handling out the candy from your vehicle s trunk). Thank you for providing a safe way for our children to celebrate Halloween!