March 18, 2018 St. Mary Church P O BOX 67 IR E L A N D, IN 47 54 5-0 0 67 F R. J O S E P H F. E R B A C H E R, E F F I E, PA S T O R Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2018 St Mary Church - 812-482-7041 Fr. Joseph F Erbacher, Fr. Effie, Pastor, Ext 33...jerbacher@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 Martha Schmitt, PCL, Ext. 45...mjschmitt@evdio.org Charlene Sermersheim, Music...812-482-7837 Annette Witte, Cleaning. 812-630-7870 Parish Contacts Bereavement Meals, Sherri Hartley...812-482-7041 Church Decorations, Janet Schitter.....812-482-3500 Finance Council, Audrey Wehr....812-639-3393 Holy Trinity Catholic School, Lauren Emerson.. 812-482-7041, Ext 40....lemerson@evdio.org Ireland K of C, Grand Knight, Allen Reckelhoff... 812-631-4449 Ireland K of C Building Rental, Allen Reckelhoff...812-631-4449 Parish Council President, Pat Gress..812-639-0795 Prayer Line, Bev Himsel...812-639-1384 St Anne s Society, President, Bonnie Meadows........812-631-2025 Director of St John Bosco Youth Ministry Angie Greulich...812-481-2442 812-639-4227 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
St. Mary Church Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7:00am & 10:00am Tuesday at 7:30am Wednesday, July 4th, Mass will be at 8:00am (this week only) Thursday and Friday at 7:30am *When there is a funeral, there is no weekday morning scheduled Mass. Confession First Friday 6:45-7:10am Saturday 3:30-4:10pm *On Saturday when there is a wedding, there will be no confessions. Anointing of the Sick: If facing surgery, dealing with a chronic illness, serious accident or nearing the end of life, notify the parish office if you would like Fr. Erbacher to administer Anointing of the Sick. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms will take place the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month with Fr. Erbacher or Deacon John. Call the Parish Office to make an appointment. Sacrament of Marriage: Parishioners who wish to be married at St. Mary Church are asked to contact the parish office six months prior to setting a date. Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $14,000.00 Collection for the weekend of June 23 & 24 Sunday Collection..............$ 7,822.28 Average Electronic Weekly Giving for June. $ 4,980.75 Children s Collection $ 1.00 Total Weekend Collection..$ 12,804.03 Short....... $ (1,195.97) Year-To-Date-Budget (7-1-17 to current)...$ 728,000.00 Year-To-Date-Total....$ 707,705.40 Year-To-Date-Difference. $ (20,294.60) Campaign Goal....$ 6,000,000.00 Amount in Pledges (as of 06-25-18)... $ 5,426,366.47 Cash Collected to date (as of 06-25-18).....$ 3,328,671.17 Thank You!! Mass Attendance for June 23 & 24 4:30pm [265] 7:00am [202] 10:00am [240] Please use your envelope if you are going to one of the area churches. They do come back to our parish. Another way to make sure your tithing is coming to St. Mary is to go electronic. This can be by electronic check payment from your bank or by ACH through the parish office. This is an easy way to make your donations on a recurring basis and Mass Intentions Sat-June 30 4:30 pm Alois & Bernice Sermersheim Family Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Sun-July 1 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00 am Helen Humbert & Gail Deffendall Tues-July 3 7:30 am Jeff Nigg Wed-July 4 8:00 am Paul Schitter Thurs-July 5 7:30 am Harold & Tony Burton Fri-July 6 7:30 am Bill & Katie Krodel First Friday Private Confessions 6:45-7:10am Sat-July 7 4:30 pm Charlie & Eileen Vogler 60th Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Wedding Anniversary Sun-July 8 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00 am Ron Schroeder Readings for the Week of July 1, 2018 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 [22a]/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131 [Mt 4:4]/ Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9b]/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/ Mk 6:1-6a Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their Birthday June 30 to July 6; June 30: Kyla Borden, Ryan Durcholz, William Hopf, Bill Mundy July 1: Jane Bonifer, Rich Eckert, Patsy Hillyard, Randy Lindauer, Dennis Mehringer, Melinda Mehringer, Wayne Murry, Emily Neuhoff July 2: Benjamin Elliott, Marla Haas, Amanda Jochim July 3: Nicholas Ackerman, Gene Eckerle, Brayden Gehlhausen, Glen Hopf, Evie Sermersheim, Jill Weidenbenner July 4: Gavin Eckert, Nicholas Elliott, Luke Sermersheim July 5: Jeff Klem, Jane Reed, Susanne Seger, Jason Sermersheim, Julie Truesdale, Nathan Wagner, Doug Weyer, Nancy Whitson July 6: Vienna Renner, Missy Rodriguez, Brogan Stenftenagel (If your name was omitted or we have the incorrect date, please call the parish office so we can get our records updated. Also, if your son or daughter has moved from this area or are back in the area, call and let us know that too. Helps to keep everything up to date. Thanks!) St. Mary Church Picnic, September 9 - Mark your calendar and tell your friends!!
I am the American Flag I have earned the right to be heard. I will speak from the wisdom of life. Look at my face. I have know over 40 presidents. I have traveled far. I have lived long and seen much. I have paid the price for my freedom of speech. I have wrapped my arms around those who have died for me. I am proud of my country, preserve my dignity; you have the freedom to choose. Old Glory they call me. I am the America Flag. Under God, with Liberty and Justice for All. Divine Providence Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Hours that are currently open: Fridays 2:00pm-3:00pm Every other Saturday 2:00am-3:00am The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is located in the Parish Center on the campus of Precious Blood Parish. New adorers and substitutes are always welcome. If you feel you would like to have a set day and time to pray, send your request to dp@adorationmanager.com or call or text 812-630- 8382. Please spend an hour with Jesus. Ireland Knights of Columbus Scholarship We are accepting applicants for a 1st year college students a 4 year or a 2 year trade school of a Ireland Knights of Columbus member. Please send a post card to Grand Knight Allen Reckelhoff, 1380 N 490W, Jasper, IN by July 7. Please have your name, college attending, parents name and address. Fr. Effie s First Friday Mass - Fellowship - Food Beginning July 6 (unless there is a funeral), Fr. Effie will have First Friday Mass at 7:30am. After Mass, parishioners are invited to The Rock Bar and Grill for fellowship and food. Everyone will be responsible for their own food and drink. This will be a way for Fr. Effie to get to know you and you to get to know him. St. John Bosco Youth Ministry St. John Bosco Catholic Youth Ministry reaches out to youth in grades 6 through 12 from St. Mary, Holy Family, Precious Blood, and St. Joseph. Check out more Bosco info and announcements at: https://saintjohnboscoyouthministry.wordpress.com/ July 16-20: Notre Dame Vision, South Bend August 4: Strassenfest Wettlauf 5K: fundraiser for Bosco and Holy Trinity. August 23: 3rd Annual Extravaganza 6:30-8:00pm at Holy Family Fellowship Hall. The Extravaganza is where we gather as adults to review the ministerial avenues of St. John Bosco Youth Ministry, get volunteers for the upcoming school year and enjoy each other s presence as leaders in youth ministry. Due to having food/materials for the evening, RSVP s are needed. RSVP by Monday, August 13. St. Mary/Ireland K of C Men s Softball Schedule Friday, July 6: Dodgers - Cubs Tuesday, July 10: Giants - Dodgers Wednesday, July 11: Orioles - Reds Thursday, July 12: Cubs - Mets Friday, July 13: Giants - Card All games start at 6:45pm Happy Anniversary to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their 50+ Wedding Anniversaries in the month of July: Ralph & Carol Hopf, July 3; Charles & Eileen Vogler, July 8; Jerry & Mary Ann Robling, July 20; Steve & Lauren Heichelbech, July 23; Ron & Connie Himsel, July 27; and Donald & Barbara Schroeder, July 27. May God bless you on your special day. Diocese of Evansville opens House of Discernment The Father Deydier House of Discernment will open this August at Sacred Heart Rectory in Evansville. The house will provide a place for young men, ages 19-30, to discern God s call in their lives. Fr. Tyler Tenbarge will serve as Chaplain and Director of the House. Young men interested in applying can contact Fr. Alex Zenthoefer at 812-476-3061 or azenthoefer@evdio.org. What does the Catholic Church teach about Purgatory? The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines purgatory as a "purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven," which is experienced by those "who die in God s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified" (CCC 1030). It notes that "this final purification of the elect... is entirely different from the punishment of the damned" (CCC 1031). The purification is necessary because, as Scripture teaches, nothing unclean will enter the presence of God in heaven (Rev. 21:27) and, while we may die with our mortal sins forgiven, there can still be many impurities in us, specifically venial sins and the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. If you have ever used a vending machine that accepts dollar bills, sometimes it can be frustrating when the machine will continue to reject the paper money until it is creased out and made nice and smooth. The money still has its worth but just needs to be properly prepared before the machine will accept it. This is a lot like heaven you are worthy of entering into God s kingdom as soon as you get all your wrinkles ironed out. Stay tuned next week to see how this purification process takes place. Do you have questions about our Catholic Faith??... Most people do, so don t be afraid to ask. There is a question box in the back of church. Please feel free to submit any questions you may have. July 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2:00-7:00pm in the Community Center Cafeteria
This Week s Parish Events Saturday & Sunday [06/30 & 07/01]: Peter s Pence Collection - envelope can be found in your monthly packets. Monday [07/02]: Servants of the Holy Spirit at 7:00pm in the Library. **When there is a funeral, there is no weekday morning scheduled Mass. Tuesday [07/03]: Wednesday [07/04]: Happy 4th of July -- Prayer for Independence Day Dear God, As we celebrate today with fireworks and festivals, help us never to forget the reason for our joy. Help us remember that our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were signed into our heritage with the willing blood of American patriots. Most of all, help us remember that the rights of all people are more than words on a document, and that all people have rights because you have given us the dignity of human life. Grant freedom to all, and give us the strength to protect the rights of others. Amen... Mass will be celebrated at 8:00am. This is a time change for this week only. The Parish Office will be closed. Thursday [07/05]: Friday [07/06]: First Friday Private Confessions 6:45-7:10am First Friday Fellowship & Food (unless there is a funeral) at The Rock Bar and Grill after Mass. Everyone is welcome - you will be responsible for your own food and drink. Great way to get to know Father and your fellow parishioners. Saturday [07/07]: Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm. Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm. Sunday [07/08]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am. Religious Education Registrations are due for the Tuesday release time and Wednesday evening religion classes. Forms can be found in the back of church. Only one form is needed for your family. If you will have a first grade student in the fall, be sure and sign them up. Return your form and fee in the collection basket, by mail or dropping it off in the parish office. Upcoming Parish Events July 6: Fr. Effie s First Friday Mass - Fellowship - Food. Beginning July 6 (unless there is a funeral), Fr. Effie will have First Friday Mass at 7:30am. After Mass, parishioners are invited to The Rock Bar and Grill for fellowship and food. Everyone will be responsible for their own food and drink. July 10: Picnic Chairman Stand Meeting at 6:30pm in the Community Center Cafeteria. July 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2:00-7:00pm in the Community Center Cafeteria July 21-23: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ). For information or an application go to http://www.switec.org/ August 4: St. Mary Parish Cooks and Serves the Community Meal. September 9: St. Mary Church Picnic. Mass times for picnic weekend will be Saturday at 4:30pm and Sunday at 8:00am. There will be no 7:00am or 10:00am Mass on picnic Sunday. October 4: St. Anne Meeting - Game Night November 10-12: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ). For information or an application go to http://www.switec.org/ November 25: American Red Cross/Ireland K of C Blood Drive 7:30am-12:30pm. December 10: St. Anne Meeting - Christmas Party **April 28, 2019: First Communion at noon. There will be only one First Communion Mass. June 24, $100 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle Winners are Alan and Darlene Mehringer. Our journey of Faith begins in Baptism We welcome into the Family of God: Emerson Layne Brescher, child of Gregory and April (Schepers) Brescher Attention Engaged Couples! You and your fiancé are highly encouraged to attend a marriage preparation program before the big day. The next Unveiled Marriage Prep. is September 8 and 9. For details, call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456; review Unveiled online at http://www.ccevansville.org/marriage-preparation.html or register online at http://wwwccevansville.org/unveiled-registrationform.html. Picnic Updates Picnic Stand Chairman Meeting on July 10 at 6:30pm in the Community Center Cafeteria. Please send in your Picnic Quilt donations, either to your group leader or to the parish office. Not on a group? Would you consider making a donation of $35 and being added to a group? You do not have to quilt or buy materials for a quilt, just make a donation and your name will be added to a group quilt. Any amount will be appreciated. Call the parish office for details. Grand Raffle donation letters were sent out to the 2017 donors. We would love to add more donors to our raffle. Call the parish office for more information. More cash donors could increase the amount of cash we are able to give away that day.
Servers: Liturgical Ministers for July 7 & 8 4:30 pm Justin Schmitt - Brandon Sermersheim 7:00 am Riley Merder - Katie Stenftenagel 10:00 am Claire Witte - Grant Young Extraordinary Ministers: 4:30 pm Ruth Small - Cassey Ziegler - Diane Brescher Betty Gehlhausen - Adam Schmitt 7:00 am Cheryl Fromme - Donna Wendholt - Robin Fromme Shari Weidenbenner - Lauren Emerson 10:00 am Mandy Harris - Marvin Schepers - Carla Durcholz Ronald James - Sharon James Lectors: 4:30 pm Martha Schmitt 7:00 am Kurt Brescher 10:00 am Barb Leinenbach Ushers: Lectors Website: http://lectorsproclaim.org (Year B) 4:30 pm Leonard Spellmeyer - Greg Weidenbenner 7:00 am Tim Weidenbenner - John Wendholt 10:00 am Stan & Cheryl Epple Sunday School: No Sunday School until the Fall Thank You!! This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a Thank You for their generosity. St. Vincent de Paul, Jasper District The St. Vincent de Paul Store needs a part time employee to sort donations and work as cashier. This person would work 3 days a week plus occasional Saturdays. Candidate must be able to work with the public and represent St. Vincent de Paul in a professional manner. Our employees are not permitted to purchase and resell donated items. Applications are available at the St. Vincent de Paul Store in Jasper. July Area Events 1: Patriotic Rosary at Holy Family Church 7:00pm. Rosary, songs and prayers 9, 10, 11: Rock Your Faith for middle school youth in 2018-2019 at St. Joseph Parish Center. 10: Divorce Survival Meeting 6:30-8:00pm at St. Joseph Parish, Jasper. 14: Steak Night at St. John Evangelist Parish, Daylight. Dinner served 6:00-8:00pm. The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 15, dinner served noon to 2:00pm. Volunteer Needed - Dubois County Right to Life and Matrix Lifeline is in need of a person to coordinate and maintain our presence on social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). If interested call 812-482- 7910 or email Glen@inwood.net. Hiring: Coordinator of Youth Ministry St. Isidore Catholic Parish, Celestine is seeking a faithful and highly motivated individual for the position of Parish Director of Youth Ministry. This can be a part-time or full-time salaried position. The position will begin August 1 and applications will be accepted until July 20. Resumes to be submitted by postal mail to St. Isidore Parish, P O Box 1, Celestine, IN 47521 or email Fr. Eugene Schmitt at eschmitt@evdio.org