St. John Paul II Catholic Church April 1, 2018 This Week in Our Parish Easter Sunday, April 1 8:00am Mass-St. Joe Hill 8:30am Mass-St. Paul 10:30am Mass-St. Joe Hill 11:00am Mass-St. Paul No Religious Educa*on Classes on Easter Children s Liturgy of the Word available at 10:30am and 11:00am Masses. Monday, April 2 8:30am Communion Service-St. Paul Tuesday, April 3 6:30pm Mass-St. Joe Hill 7:00pm Cenacles of Life-St. Joe Hill 7:00pm Parish Life-SJH Campus 7:00pm RCIA-SJH Campus Eucharis3c Adora3on begins @ 7pm-St. Joe Hill St. Joe Hill 2605 St. Joe Road West Sellersburg, Indiana 47172 812-246-2512 Wednesday, April 4 8:30am Mass-St. Paul 6:00pm Open Choir-SJH Campus, Ma1hew Room 6:45pm Stewardship Commission-SJH Campus Thursday, April 5 8:30am Mass-St. Paul 9:00am Quilters-SJH Campus 9:00am Pickleball-SJH Campus Gym 12:30pm First Thursday Rosary-St. Paul 6:00pm School Commission-SP Campus 6:30pm Athle*c Commi1ee-SJH Campus 7:00pm SEG-SJH Campus Mission Statement: Building God s Kingdom by growing disciples & making disciples through love of God & neighbor. Friday, April 6 6:55am First Friday Faith Fill-up-St. Paul 11:15am Confessions-St. Joe Hill 12:00pm Mass-St. Joe Hill 12:30pm First Friday Devo*ons-St. Joe Hill Eucharis3c Adora3on ends @ Noon-St. Joe Hill Saturday, April 7 8:00m First Saturday Devo*ons, Mass-St. Paul 4:15pm Confessions-St. Paul 5:00pm Mass-St. Paul St. Paul 216 Schellers Avenue Sellersburg, Indiana 47172 812-246-3522 Website: stjohnpaulparish.org Facebook: St. John Paul II Parish Bulle n Deadline: Mondays 9am; call one of the Offices or email: bulle n@stjohnpaulparish.org
St. John Paul II Catholic Church April 1, 2018 Mass Intentions for the Week: Monday, April 2 8:30am Communion Service Tuesday, April 3 6:30pm Steve Waiz, Will Lee Wednesday, April 4 8:30am Jacob Evan Trulock Thursday, April 5 8:30am Rose Stengel Friday, April 6 12:00pm Aline Smith Saturday, April 7 8:30am (1st Saturday) Dorothy Hecker 5:00pm Helen Moore, Melvin Rumpel Sunday, April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday 7:45am Rich Costelle 9:30am Parishioners of St. John Paul II 11:15am Alleen & Evere5 Allen Easter Sunday John 20:1-9 Quesons to Ponder: 1. How did you react to the death of a loved one? What comforted you during this difficult me? 2. Why does the gospel writer tell us about where and how the burial shroud and head covering were laid? How does this speak about the resurrecon? 3. What is your proof that Jesus rose from the dead? How does the Resurrecon of Jesus reassure you about life a&er death? Sellersburg/Speed Food Pantry Needs: Cereal & Oatmeal (regular & sugar-free) Welcome to St. John Paul II Catholic Church New Parishioners: Alex & Grant Dilger Ma- Kovarovic Ma-hew McNicholas & Krystal Graf Michael & Carla Fields First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Saturday, April 7th St. Paul 8:00a Rosary, Litany, and Devoons 8:30a Celebraon of Mass Confessions will also be available Faith Fill-Up Friday: Start April off right by dropping by for prayer and breakfast-to-go, Friday, April 6th at 6:55am at the St. Paul. All are welcome! Dear Friends, Happy Easter everyone! A li-le trivia queson for you: In the gospel of St. John, what is the first thing Jesus ever says? (You can pause here and think about it for a moment before I give you the answer.) His first words were these: What are you looking for? He spoke these words to two men who were disciples of John the Bap st. They had just heard John say that Jesus was the Lamb of God and so they began to follow him. As they followed, Jesus turned to them and asked the queson, What are you looking for It is a great queson for all of us. What exactly in life are we looking for? It s a simple queson and yet it is so hard to answer. We look for a lot of things in life. I think most of us look for direcon. We want to know which way our life should go. We hope that by the end of our life we can look back and see that our life had some meaning, that it had some purpose. In the movie, City Slickers out many years ago, Billy Crystal plays a man (Mitch Robbins) living in Manha-an who turns 40 and thinks his life has no meaning. So he and his friends decide to go to a ranch out west where they join in a ca-le drive. There he meets Curly (Jack Palance), their leader. Curly is both a crazy, frightening figure and wisdom figure at the same me. At one point Curly says to Mitch, There is one thing that s important in life one thing. And as the queson hangs in the air, Mitch asks the obvious queson, What is it? and Curly says, That s what you need to find out. Mitch is searching for something true in his life. He is searching for something good and beauful, something real and true. I think we search for the same things. Finally, I think most of us in life look for love. We look for someone to share life with a husband, a wife, a partner, a best friend. We don t want to be alone and so we look for relaonship, we look for love. For those of us with faith this should not come as a surprise. God told us in Genesis, It is not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18) So what exactly are you looking for? Let me share with you another interesng piece of trivia: the first thing Jesus says a&er the resurrecon. On that first Easter morning, a couple of women come to the tomb but it is empty. They see someone but they don t recognize him as Jesus, and he says to them, Why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for? The first words he says as he begins his public ministry is what are you looking for the first words a&er the resurrecon is whom are you looking for. My friends, on this Easter Sunday, if you are looking for direcon (searching for your way) if you are searching for your one thing (searching for truth) and if you are searching for love (which is life), might I invite you to connue your search here, among us, at St. John Paul II Parish. Here at St. JPII, we are a community of disciples (students of Jesus) searching for the same thing. We are not a perfect parish made up of perfect people. We are a group of wounded, flawed, incomplete people trying to find our way through life. And we believe that way is through Jesus who is the way, the truth and the life. If you are perfect and have all the answers, you might want to join someplace else. But if you are like us, people with quesons trying to find our way, perhaps the walk will be easier if we do it together. Once again, Happy Easter; and if I can do anything to walk with you on this journey we call life, please don t hesitate to give me a call. In Christ s Love, Fr. Tom Clegg Pastor
Please remember in your prayers: Cindy Barnes, Genevieve Brumleve, Walter Brumleve, Jr., Jon Church, Mark Fraley, Tim Geswein, David Graf, Mary- Margaret Grimes, Sam Hagest, Mike Hurley, Dean Hoffman, Norma Hollkamp, Kevin Kirchgessner, Jerry Kruer, Joseph F. Kukla II, Ralph Lilly, John Lozier, Baby Kenneth Lozon, Rhe- Luecke, Monroe McRichie, Ruth Missi, George & Mary Jean Popp, Jim Popp, Mike Rauck, Wilma Rauck, Florence Renn, Marvin Renn, Chet Reynolds, Dorothy Roberts, Charlie Rothbauer, Sean Shelton, Fran Shreve, Jane Sistrunk, Ma-hew Thacker, Midge Tiller, Don Townsend, Angela Tribbey, Gerri Vest-Wade, Larry Vornholt, Rowena Wanninger, John Wieseka, Aline Wright, Hobert Wright New First Communions will be celebrated at St. John Paul II on the weekend of April 14/15, 2018. Please remember the children in your prayers. Your Gifts to God and Parish: Bulle1n Collec1on Totals for 3-18-18 Budgeted Weekly: $ 20,039 Collec1on March 18, 2018: $ 15,890 Over/(Under): $ (4,149) YTD Budgeted: $ 761,482 YTD Actual: $ 808,421 YTD Over/(Under): $ 46,939 Eucharistic Adoration We have an opening for a regular adorer on Thursday mornings at 2am. Contact Linda Helms if you are called to this devo1on: 812-246-5015 or lkhelms49@yahoo.com. April St. Joe Hill Cleaners: Joyce & Don Day*, Clara Mae Baumann, Rosella Klein, Nancy & Joe Voignier, Cletus Baumann, Cathy Graf, Tina Wheatley, Joan Hurley, Blanche Lorch, and Doris Munning Holy Father s April Prayer Intention: Universal: For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Ma8ers That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. Time Saturday 5:00pm St. Paul Sunday 7:45am St. Joe Hill Sunday 9:30am St. Joe Hill Sunday 11:15am St. Paul Eucharis.c Ministers Debbie Rieger* H Ge-elfinger Jane Graf Sue Craig D Ernstberger Joe Leon Mary Leon Jo Ann Kime* Meredith Lucas** Benita Pate Barbara Burgin Mary Jo Davis Tiffany Frey Leo Bevin* Dana O Neil** Pa-y Hendricks Jo Jones Barbara Kemp Becky Kruer Suzanne Corum* Karen Ehalt Donna Deely Lana Watson Tony Tichy Tim Manning LITURGICAL MINISTERS April 7/8, 2018 Lectors Ushers Servers Sacristan Rosary Leader Francis Conroy Mary Denis Eickholtz M Ernstberger Howard Bunky Conroy Tim Ernstberger Audrey Howell Ge-elfinger Very Barbara Johnson Harrison Howell Danny Johnson Don Bill Jones Day April Smith Bob Burkholder Jean Strenk Chris Langness Vince Thacker Mary Jo Davis Todd Davis Mickey Smith Barbara Smith John Aus1n David Block Bob Ehalt Jason Huff Tom Renn Jennifer Renn Dusty Corum Jack Slater Angelo Marino Debbie Marino Anderson Frey Sam Powers Nathan Aus1n Reubin LaMaster Ma- Wetzel Preston Kist Brook. Schneider Camila Adams Lucas Campbell Benita Pate Linda Helms Tony Tichy Jus1n Burke Michele Ashby Tina Wheatley CLOW Chris Sams Lora Aria Kelly Hoke Greeter Sue Craig Vicki Huffman Suzi and Bentley Bruner Ushers Jericho Brooks Maand Andrea Snyder * Tabernacle **Choir/Handicap
St. John Paul II Catholic Church Blood Drive Coordinator Needed We are in need of a volunteer to be the St. John Paul II Blood Drive Coordinator. Our next blood drive is scheduled May 24 th from 3-7 pm. Responsibili'es include: Booking a blood drive at each facility at each campus once a year. Booking the facility for the date of the drive. Adding event to the Ac'vity calendar. Submi,ng info to our bulle'n and other parishes bulle'ns. Adding a bulle'n insert on appropriate date. Submi,ng blood drive info to our website coordinator. Taking phone calls and se,ng up appointments. Making phone calls to set up appointments, Red Cross will provide a caller list. Arranging with maintenance staff to set up tables and chairs for event. Being onsite the day of the event. Go Beyond Sunday will be the theme for our Annual Stewardship of Treasure drive in 2018. To help us with this theme, the Stewardship Commission will be asking each parish family to write down ALL the organizations and charities outside of our parish that you have financially supported in the last couple of years. We don t want you to include any amount, we simply want to accumulate a listing of all of those organizations and charities supported by our parish members. Put it in an envelope with the phrase Go Beyond Sunday on the outside of the envelope and drop it in the collection basket throughout the month of March. Help us to see the ways we, as parishioners of St. John Paul II, Go Beyond Sunday! Please call Barbara (SP campus church office) for ques'ons or for more info (812) 246-3522. Free Tax Return Prepara'on through AARP Founda'on for the area s low and moderate income taxpayers, with special a@en'on to those 60+. Need picture ID, social security cards for you, spouse & dependents and 2016 tax returns. Sellersburg American Legion Post 204, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10a-2p. For more info: 502-627-0423. Divine Mercy Celebraon Sunday, April 8 from 2:00-3:30 pm Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 1840 E. Eighth St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Celebrate with Fr. Douglas Marco@e and the Knights of Columbus; Confessions available. The agernoon will consist of Adora'on, Readings and Homily on Divine Mercy, Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Praises of St. Faus'na, and Benedic'on. Refreshments following. For more info, contact: Julie 334-313-3733 or Karen 502-240-9362 Several members of St. JPII a@ended the annual LA Religious Educa'on Conference. The theme this year was Rise Up. Ask one of them about their experience! hps://louisvillewaterfront.com/plan-your-visit/calendar/live-love/ At the Live Love Louisville Event (above), volunteers will be collec'ng gently used shoes for WaterStep. Dona'ons help fund safe drinking water projects all over the world. Shoes are sold to an exporter and funds received help bring clean water to those in need. Boxes are available in the back of each chapel for shoe collec'ons. Bring your dona'ons by April 7/8 to help WaterStep. For more informa'on visit hps://waterstep.org/shoes-for-water
Preschool & Child Care has been providing quality child care and educa'on since 1988. The programs are designed to s'mulate the physical, social, emo'onal, and intellectual developmental needs of each individual child. 3, 4, & 5 Year Old Preschool Full & Part-(me Child Care Before & A-er School Care Summer Care for Ages 3-12 All preschool-age children enrolled in the daycare a@end preschool classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. AGer school care is available for children who a@end St. John Paul II Elementary, Silver Creek Elementary, and Silver Creek Primary. For more informa(on on our programs or to set up a tour, contact the Preschool & Child Care Director, Ruth Lile 812-246-5890 or rlile@stjohnpaulparish.org. A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence FOUR STAR SCHOOL www.stjohnpaulschool.org office@stjohnpaulschool.org 105 St. Paul St. Sellersburg, IN 47172 812-246-3266 Fax-812-246-7632 Now Registering 2018-19 School Year Grades K-8 SpringFest Thanks to the many, many people who volunteered, donated, and attended JPII Catholic School s SpringFest! Ms. Fortson s Class learned about careers during preschool. Grades 8-12: Our Lady of Providence Junior--Senior High School (providencehigh.net)
St. John Paul II Parish Mission You Are Witnesses to These Things: Becoming People of Purpose Sunday Night, April 15, 2018 6:30 p.m. Wake up! The Risk of Missing the Point. Our mission presenter, David Wells, was born in Market Harborough, England. He was educated at St. Joseph s primary school there and then at English Martyrs in Leicester. He has spoken extensively in England, the U.S. and Canada. He has published two books, The Reluctant Disciple and The Grateful Disciple, both available from Redemptorist Publica'ons. Bishop Malcolm McMahon, Chair of the Department for Educa'on and Forma'on in the Bishop s Conference, described David as a Remarkable and giged speaker. David is married to Alison and they have three grown children and a very badly behaved dog. David s eldest son Sam, has just begun a teaching career in mathema'cs. David now lives in Exmouth, East Devon. Pope Francis challenges us to reconsider if we have become listless and weary. Is it possible that we make ourselves so busy that we forget what truly ma@ers? In this presenta'on David will challenge us to re-think our lives, not to make us feel bad or guilty, but to enable us to rediscover what gives us life and energy. (Sacrament of Reconcilia'on will follow for those who would like to celebrate it.) Monday Night, April 16, 2018 6:30 p.m. Vietato Lamentarsi! Becoming Free and Cheerful Missionaries Pope Francis challenges us to be happy. In this session we will focus on the kind of people Jesus calls us to be. What difference would the great virtues make if we tried to prac'ce them? This session is less about what we should do and more about who we should be. Tuesday Night, April 17, 2018 6:30 p.m. Me? A Disciple? Give Me a Break. Much is spoken these days about missionary disciples. When Jesus calls us to be his witnesses what does he ask and can we respond regardless of our own weaknesses and doubts? Is it 'me to grow, to dare, to take a risk? April 15, 16, &17 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. St. Paul Campus 216 Schellers Ave. Sellersburg, IN Please note: No Religious Educa'on classes on April 15th so students and teachers can a@end the Mission. Babysi,ng will be available for younger children.
Sacraments & Sacramental Preparation Baptisms: Typically celebrated at weekend Masses. A Baptism Preparation Session is required for parents. The next session is Sunday, April 8, 2018 immediately following the 11:15 Mass at the St. Paul. Confessions: Available Friday mornings at 11:15am at the St. Joe Hill and Saturdays at 4:15pm at the St. Paul. You may also contact Fr. Tom at 812-246-2512 to schedule an appointment. Marriage: Please contact Fr. Tom at 812-246-2512 at least six months prior to planned wedding date. The marriage preparation process will be explained at that time. Anointing of the Sick: If you are aware of an upcoming medical event for which you would like this sacrament, you may contact Fr. Tom to schedule the sacrament at 812-246-2512. In case of an emergency, contact Fr. Tom at 502-553-3770. Confirmation: Preparation typically begins in spring of freshmen year; candidates must complete the preparation before receiving the Sacrament as high school sophomores. Contact Dawn Schepers for more information at 502-641-9229. St. John Paul II Pastoral Team Father Tom Clegg, Pastor 502-553-3770 tclegg@stjohnpaulparish.org John Frossard, Business Manager 812-246-3522 jfrossard@stjohnpaulparish.org Barbara Smith, Parish Secretary 812-246-3522 bsmith@stjohnpaulparish.org Joel Sackenheim, Director of Liturgy & Worship 513-203-3951 jsackenheim@stjohnpaulparish.org Dolores Snyder, Director of Evangeliza&on 812-246-5088 dsnyder@stjohnpaulparish.org Kris&na Seipel, Director of Religious Educa&on 502-751-3562 kseipel@stjohnpaulparish.org Dawn Schepers, Youth Minister 502-641-9229 dschepers@stjohnpaulparish.org Karen Haas, School Principal 812-246-3266 khaas@stjohnpaulschool.org Ruth Lile, Preschool & Child Care Director 812-246-5890 rlile@stjohnpaulparish.org Andrea Bowles, Parish Bookkeeper 812-246-3522 abowles@stjohnpaulparish.org