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
Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m. St. Joseph Sunday 8:45 a.m. St. Vincent 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph 1:00 p.m. St. Joseph (Spanish) Monday 5:00 p.m. St. Vincent Tuesday 8:15 a.m. St. Joseph 5:00 p.m. St. Joseph Wednesday 8:00 a.m. St. Vincent Thursday No Mass Friday 8:15 a.m. St. Joseph 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph (1st Fri only) Confession Schedule Saturday 4:00 p.m. St. Joseph Sunday 8:15 a.m. St. Vincent 2:00 p.m. St. Joseph Monday Noon St. Joseph 5:30 p.m. St. Vincent Friday Noon St. Joseph By Appointment Anytime. Call Fr. Mike s cell phone at 812-391-0047. Adoration Schedule Mon - Fri Noon-1:00 p.m. St. Joseph Monday 5:30-6:00 p.m. St. Vincent 6:00-7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m. St. Joseph 1st Friday 9:00 a.m. Fri - 9:00 a.m. Sat St. Joseph Rosary Saturday 4:30 p.m. St. Joseph Wednesday 5:30 p.m. St. Vincent Prayer Group Friday 12:30 p.m. St. Joseph 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 November 11, 2017 5:00 pm Mabel Wilgus Sunday November 12, 2017 8:45 am Dennie Jane Haehl 10:30 am Dennis Crowe 1:00 pm For the Parishioners Intention Monday November 13, 2017 5:00 pm Mary Dell Schofoner Tuesday November 14, 2017 8:15 am Norman Bordenkecher 5:00 pm Charles Alton Wednesday November 15, 2017 8:00 am Jim and Marilyn Beyer Thursday November 16, 2017 - No Mass Friday November 17, 2017 8:15 am For the Parishioners Intention Saturday November 18, 2017 5:00 pm Louise Tragesser & Sons Sunday November 19, 2017 8:45 am For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Vincent s K of C, Fr. Segar Council 10:30 am Thomas and Timothy Woods 1:00 pm Roberto Torres Readings for the week of November 12 - November 19 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, Friday: 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
From the Desk of Fr. Mike Dear Friends, So many things are happening...praise God! First, congrats to our Second Graders who made their First Confession last Tuesday. They did such a great job! Please note that, from now on, there will be a Notes Section in every bulletin. Please feel free to take notes during Mass, especially the readings and the homily. This helps people remember the things that move them at Mass. Thanks to Deacon Tom and his book study for offering this great idea! Cemetery service - Remember that the service for our beloved dead will take place at the crucifix at St. Joe Cemetery this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. We will start with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and then have a prayer service. It is a wonderful way to remember our dead during this Month of All Souls. November 5, 2017 - Regular Collection Total Sunday Collection: $14,851.67 Budgeted Sunday Collection: $14,200.00 Last Sunday s Surplus (Deficit): $ 651.67 All Saints and All Souls Day Coll: $ 2,541.76 Year-To-Date Collection YTD Collection Total $252,624.02 YTD Collection Budget $269,800.00 YTD Surplus (Deficit) $ (17,175.98) Thanks for your generosity! It is amazing what God can do when we are generous. Please be sure to remember St. Joseph Parish in your will! Thanks so much for a great reverse raffle last week!! Holy smokes! We raised approximately $50,000. I love events like this that bring our whole parish family together. We are so blessed to have such a great school here and I'm so pleased this event has helped so much. 40 Days for Life ended a few days ago. Thanks to all who participated in our pro-life causes here during these past 40 days. Please pray for our youth who will be taking part in NCYC this week. I've got some good priest friends coming to visit this week, from Iowa and Oklahoma. We were best friends in seminary. You may be seeing them at Masses during the week. I continue to thank God for a rectory to house all the guests that come through here. What a blessing it was for us to host the Jose Franco concert last night. Jose Franco is a famous Mexican singer. This is Intention Weekend for the Diocesan Annual Campaign. Our parish goal is $56,930. My prayers and love! Fr. Mike Congratulations! We are very blessed to welcome Gala Aislinn González Hernandez into our St. Joseph Parish Family. She is the daughter of Jose Luis Francisco González and Maria Susana Hernández. Fr. Mike baptized her on Saturday, November 4th.
St. Anne s Altar Society Fall Bake Sale The Saint Anne s Altar Society at St. Joseph Parish will be holding a Fall Bake Sale after all the Masses the weekend of November 18th and 19th. Ladies of the St. Anne s Altar Society are asked to bring their donated baked goods to the cafeteria before the Masses. Welcome Fr. Bosco! Welcome to our newest member, Fr. Bosco! He will be a wonderful associate pastor! He is a big teddy bear with lots of energy!. St. Joseph School News 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. 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. Mystery Reader Father Mike was the Mystery Reader at St. Joe School on Wednesday. He read an excerpt from For the Children and St. Francis and the Proud Crow. His three power words were: canonize, archangel and intercede. Trunk to Treat Fun Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. ---- Matthew 25:13
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) Second Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner Everyone is invited every second Sunday of the month to enjoy a Chicken Dinner at the Knights of Columbus. Please join us this Sunday, November 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Be sure to attend! Cost is $10.00. United Catholic Appeal This is United Catholic Appeal Weekend! The United Catholic Appeal provides support for the five regional Catholic Charities agencies and their programs and services. New numbers indicate 209,000 people benefit annually: an increase in need of 16% in a 12 month period. Thank you for being Good Stewards and experience the real joy of giving. No gift is too small. Human Development Collection Next weekend is the Campaign for Human Development. St. Joseph and St. Vincent Churches will have a 2nd Collection on Saturday, November 18h and Sunday, November 19th. This Campaign allocates funds to community projects that promote domestic anti-poverty programs that improve lives and neighborhoods. St. Joseph News COLLECTION COUNTER S SCHEDULE November 13 Teresa Wood s Team November 20 Tom Duvelius Team November 27 Nancy Nolting s Team December 4 Betsy Stephen s Team Upcoming Events/Meetings Date Time Event November 12 11:45 a.m. Fall Book Study November 13 6:00 p.m. Adoration November 14 5:30 p.m. 150 Yr. Comm. Mtg. November 14 6:00 p.m. School Comm. Mtg. November 15 6:00 p.m. Adoration/Vespers November 15 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice November 15 7:00 p.m. Fall Book Study 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 11 & 12 Mary Ann Turner and Alice Brown Judy Miller and Stephanie Lancaster USHERS - Month of November: Pat Cassidy, Bob Gardner, Bill Grove and Bill Turner Patrick Bohman, Susie Pouder, Dave Reinhart and Marty Tormoehlen SERVERS - November 11 & 12 Porter May - MC, Alex Grove and Sarah Grove Clarice Fischer - MC, Mark Fischer and Nick Fischer MUSIC SCHEDULE - November 11 & 12 Richard Gray Aaron Dixon
St. Vincent News Sr. Joan s Corner Dear Parishioners, This Sunday s Gospel parable is about the ten women waiting for the Lord. But when the Lord comes, half of them are rejected. As the parable explains, the five were out shopping when the Lord comes, so they are left out. They are the foolish ones. The other five women are the wise ones who are prepared to welcome the Lord. They know the Lord. There are many lessons in this parable that can be pondered. An obvious lesson is that we do not know when the Lord will return for us, so always be prepared. Another lesson is you can t rely on someone else to help you get prepared if you don t try to have a relationship with Jesus yourself. One of my brothers thinks I am going to pray him to heaven. I tell him it doesn t work that way. He has to be a friend of Jesus otherwise Jesus will not recognize him. What do you think would have happened if the women hadn t left to shop for more oil but had stayed waiting for the Lord? Would the Lord have let them in? This week as you pray, talk to Jesus about how you are preparing for his return. None of us knows the day or the hour. Is Jesus your friend? Sr. Joan Miller We joyfully share our gifts to nourish the community. ---- St. Vincent Purpose Statement November 5, 2017 Sunday Collection: $ 8,366.00 Children Collection: $ 12.08 All Saints Day Collection: $ 882.00 Praying the Rosary Please join us to pray the Rosary at St. Vincent Church on Wednesday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m. 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. St. Vincent Finance Meeting There is a meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. for the St. Vincent Finance Comm. 2018 Confirmation Class The Confirmation Class will meet next Sunday, November 19th at 4:00-5:30 p.m. in St. Vincent s School. November/December Newsletters 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. The deadline for the December Newsletter is Sunday, November 19th. Please share your joys and sorrows with your parish family. Call Pat Barlesy at 765-265-7195 or email her at pat.barley49@gmail.com or put your news items in the orange envelope at each Church door. 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. St. Ann Altar Society St. Vincent s St. Ann Altar Society meeting is on Monday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All ladies of the parish are encouraged to attend. The Committee for November is: Pat Barley, Zola Ernstes and Mary Jo Rife. St. Vincent Parish Council The St. Vincent Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Catholic Relief Services The Fair Trade Program recognizes and rewards the dignity of work of artisans and farmers around the globe. Your purchases will ease suffering and provide assistance to people in need. When making a purchase you are living out the Gospel s call to care for the poor. Please join us in St. Vincent s School House after the 8:45 Mass on November 26th.
Blessing of the Graves We will have the Blessing of the Graves Prayer Service at St. Joseph Cemetery this Sunday, November 12th at 3:00 p.m. (Divine Mercy Hour!). St. Joseph/St. Vincent News St. Joseph and St. Vincent Rite of Christian Initiation The next RCIA class will be on Monday, November 13th 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. November: Month of Prayer for the Faithful Departed The Church encourages the offering of prayers and Masses for the souls of the faithful departed in Purgatory. At the time of death, the souls of those who are not perfectly cleansed of venial sin or have not atoned for past transgressions are not admitted to the Beatific Vision (what we understand as the clear vision of God granted to those in Heaven). The faithful on earth can assist these souls in Purgatory in attaining the Beatific Vision through their prayers, good works and the offering of Masses. Please feel free to enroll the names of deceased individuals in the Book of Remembrance, located in St. Joseph s Narthex, next to the list of those who have gone home to the Lord this past year. You may also enroll the names of deceased individuals in the Book of Remembrance Posters at St. Vincent s located on the side walls. Today s Readings First Reading Wisdom is easily discerned by those who love her (Wisdom 6:12-16). Psalm My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 [13-14]). Gospel Stay awake! You know neither the day nor the hour (Matthew 25:1-13). 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. Daughters of Isabella and St. Anne s Altar Society Christmas Party Mark your Calendar! The D of I and the St. Anne s Altar Society Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 5th at the Knights of Columbus. A Fried Chicken Dinner with all the trimming will be served. Cost is $12.00. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. All ladies of St. Joseph and St. Vincent Parishes are invited to attend and they are welcome to bring a guest. Only Pre-sale Dinner tickets will be available at St. Joseph after each weekend Mass, beginning Saturday, November 11th through Sunday, November 26th. NO Dinner tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event. You may also call E. Ann Myers at 317--398-8490 for tickets. Cash or checks payable to D of I, Circle #79 will be accepted.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast The St. Joe/St. Vincent Youth Group are hosting a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to raise money for their Youth Group this Sunday, November 12th after the 8:45 a.m. Mass at St. Vincent in the Parish Hall. The Youth Group invites everyone to come and enjoy their tasty pancakes. Youth Group Meeting There will be a St. Joe/St. Vincent Youth Group Meeting this Sunday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph. 5 NCYC The National Catholic Youth Conference is November 16th - 18th at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Please pray for all our High School Students and their chaperons attending. Youth Group Meeting Schedule November 12 - St. Joseph/St. Vincent News Youth Group Breakfast Immigration and the Church Continue Prep Youth Room Basketball + Board games November16-18 - Nation Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) November 19 - November 26 - December 3 - December 10 - December 17 - No youth group Thanksgiving Break Gratitude Christmas lights! Let s Talk Advent Plan for DC trip Labyrinth? Christmas cards to prisoners??? After Christmas - Trip to Texas...details TBD January 7 - January 14 - January 18-21 - All about money Games TBD Women in the Bible Games tbd March for Life!!! Thanksgiving Day Mass St. Joseph - 9:00 a.m. Mass on Thursday, November 23rd Immaculate Conception Masses A Holy Day of Obligation St. Joseph - 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 7th (Bilingual) 7:15 a.m. Mass on Friday, December 8th 8:15 a.m. Mass on Friday, December 9th St. Vincent - 6:00 p.m. Mass on Friday, December 8th Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses St. Joseph - 8:15 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, December 12th 7:00 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, December 12th (Spanish) Church Women United The 17th Annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration will be held this Sunday, November 12th at the First Presbyterian Church, 124 West Broadway at 2:00 p.m., sponsored by the Church Women United of Shelby County. This event features talented musicians from various Christian Churches in the area along with the Blue River Community Choir and the Presbyterian Choir. Representing St. Joseph Church is Paul Sanders, soloist, accompanied by Carolyn Disser, pianist. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will help in the Club s assistance to the local Salvation Army. Following the lovely music there will be time for fellowship and refreshments. This is a fine way to usher in the Thanksgiving Holiday. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the afternoon.
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 21 & over only, please Mass Notes For more information, please contact junk.drawer.labs@gmail.com This spot is available to write down your notes or thoughts. _ 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.