April 3, 2016 Sunday of Divine Mercy St. Mary Church PO BOX 67 IRELAND, IN 47545-0067 PHONE: (812) 482-7041 FA X : ( 8 1 2 ) 4 8 2-3 6 9 9 St Mary Church - 812-482-7041 Rev. Gary Kaiser, Pastor.gkaiser@evdio.org Rev. Jeff Read, Associate Pastor, Ext 24 jread@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 Teacher, Ext. 40 Holy Trinity Catholic School West Campus lemerson@evdio.org Martha Schmitt, DRE, Ext. 45 mjschmitt@evdio.org Ann Nagy, Music Director, Ext 25 anagy@evdio.org Charlene Sermersheim, Music 812-482-7837 Annette Witte, Cleaning 812-630-7870 Precious Blood Church - 812-482-4461 Rev. Gary Kaiser, Pastor Office Ext. 128.Rectory...Ext. 650 Rev. Jeff Read, Associate Pastor Office...Ext. 137...Rectory..Ext 650 Parish Contacts Bereavement Meals, Sherri Hartley....812-482-7041 Church Decorations, Janet Schitter...812-482-3500 Finance Council, Audrey Wehr 812-639-3393 Ireland K of C, Grand Knight, John Wilz.... 812-631-8543 Ireland K of C Building Rental - Allen Reckelhoff.812-482-4700 Meals for New Moms, Karen Fromme.....812-482-5265 Parish Nursing, Deb Brescher..812-639-1882 Parish Council, Pat Stemle. 812-631-1709 Prayer Line, Bev Himsel...812-639-1384 St Anne s Society, President, Helen Vonderheide.....812-630-0950 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 5:30pm Sunday 7:00am & 9:15am Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 7:30am Wednesday at 6:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary Church Saturday 4:30-5:20pm; 1/2 hour before weekday Masses Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 1/2 hour before weekday Masses Anointing of the Sick: Notify the parish office if there is a need for Father Gary or Father Jeff to administer Anointing of the Sick. Sacrament of Baptism: The joy of having children is fully realized in their Baptism within the faith community. Call the Parish Office regarding Baptism appointments. First time parents, please stop by and pick up a baptism video. 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. This will provide time for prayer, preparation and paperwork. Homebound Parishioners: Communion calls are made on Monday mornings to parishioners homes. Call the parish office if you would like a visit from our Eucharistic Minister. Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $13,500.00 Collection for the weekend of March 26 & 27 Weekend Collection......$ 15,079.76 Average ACH weekly deposit for March....$ 4,787.75 Children s Collection $ 10.51 Total Weekend Collection..$ 19,878.02 Over......$ 6,378.02 March 19 & 20 Collection $ 13,771.75 Food Bank Collection..$ 1,120.00 Thank You!!!!!! Please use your envelope if you are going to one of the area churches. They are coming 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 not have to worry about your tithing envelopes. Your support is greatly appreciated. Mass Attendance for March 26 & 27 9:00pm [220] 7:00am [450] 9:15am [570+] Mass Intentions Sat-April 2 5:30 pm Edward Sr. & Annie Reckelhoff Sun-April 3 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 9:15 am Arnie & Cyrilla Heim Mon-April 4 7:30 am Ruth Wagner & Marsha Steckler Wed-April 6 6:00 pm Phil Jeffries Thurs-April 7 7:30 am Herman & John DeKemper Fri-April 8 7:30 am Albert Vonderheide Sat-April 9 5:30 pm Karen Blunk Family Sun-April 10 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 9:15 am Anton Gress Family Readings for the Week of April 3, 2016 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/ Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-11/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1-2, 5/Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-9/Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20/Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19/Jn 6:16-21 Next Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 Liturgical Publications Inc April Area Events 3: Country Breakfast at Mary, Help of Christians Parish Center, 7:00am to 11:00am CST. Dine in or carry out. 3: St Henry B-B-Q Dinner at the St. Henry C. K. of A Hall 11:00am until sold out 8 & 9: St Anthony Rummage Sale, St. Anthony, Friday, 7:00am- 6:00pm and Saturday, 7:00am to noon. 8: An evening of Adoration in celebration of the ordination to the Diaconate of John Pfister and Jerry Pratt, 7:00pm CDT, at Good Shepherd Church, Evansville. 9: Healing and Music at Gertrude Hall, Ferdinand. Presented by Ruth Stanley. Registration due by April 6. Cost $75 includes lunch. 8-10: A Monastic Experience for single women, ages 18-40, that want to learn more about the Benedictine Rule. Contact Sister Traci Stutz at 812-367-1411 or tstutz@thedome.org 11: Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 will host their monthly meeting in Room 301 in the St. Joseph Parish Center at 7:00pm. 16: Psalms: Prayers of the Heart Kordes Hall, Ferdinand. Registration due April 13. 812-367-1411, ext 2915 17: Benefit for Bodie Reuter, age 5, at St Celestine Parish Center, Celestine, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Precious Blood Church - Mass Schedule Tuesday & Wednesday - 8:00am Saturday - 9:00pm Sunday - 8:00am & 10:30am www.preciousbloodjasperin.com 2 Bulletin deadline is Monday at 9:00am
Dear Parishioners, A few terms associated with the Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations brought up more questions about our faith and its traditions. One of them is an indulgence. Some have asked what it is and do we still believe in indulgences. First of all, yes, we, the Roman Catholic Church, do believe in indulgences and continue the practice of receiving them; however, it is often a misunderstood practice. In the Rite of Penance (the Sacrament of Reconciliation), the guilt for our sins is taken away, but the temporal punishment due to our sins still remains. This punishment may be remitted through indulgences. Through special prayer offerings and a sincere act to change our lives, we are purifying ourselves from the sins we have committed. The faithful receive an indulgence through the ministry of the Church, which was given the authority from Christ. Those who receive an indulgence must have an appropriate disposition and fulfill certain requirements. A plenary indulgence remits, whereas a partial indulgence removes only a part of it. Indulgences can be obtained for oneself or for the souls who are in Purgatory. A plenary indulgence can be received only once a day. Three requirements are necessary. They include: receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, receiving the Eucharist, and offering a prayer for the intentions of the Pope. The purpose of indulgences is the actions of the faithful. Indulgences encourage the faithful to incorporate a truly Christian character within actions they perform on a regular basis. The goal is to move away from sin and to seek the grace of God. When we do this, it is always a good thing. In the example given to us by St. Paul, let s turn from our past, receive the call from Christ, and begin anew starting with the gift of the Pauline Year Indulgence offered to us by the Church. Yours in Christ, Fr. Gary E. Kaiser On Sunday, April 3, in this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, a Divine Mercy Service will be hosted by Father Eugene Schmitt at St. Celestine Church at 3:00pm. All are welcome to attend St. Celestine Church and the Diocesan Office of Catholic Rural Life will offer the annual Rogation Service to pray for favorable weather, protection from natural disasters, safety in the fields and on the roads, and for a fruitful harvest. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample of seed and soil to be blessed at the end of Mass. This service is for all who eat and care for the earth. The Rogation Service will be held on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30pm at St Celestine Church in Celestine. The Family of Elizabeth Liz Schmitt would like to say Thank You to all who helped us in anyway during our mother s illness and at the time of her death. Thanks for the visits, prayers, food and donations. It will always be remembered and cherished by our family. Thanks to Fr Gary, Fr Jeff and Fr Ackerman for the beautiful Mass. Thank you to Mike Schmitt and Justin Schmitt for serving and thanks to Ann and Tom for the wonderful music. To all who helped with the bereavement meal, whether it was helping that day or bringing food, what a great gathering it was. Fr Jeff and Fr Gary, thank you for giving mother the last rites. Parishioners and St. Mary Parish thank you for everything. The Elizabeth Liz Schmitt Family Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their 80+ birthdays in the month of April: Eugene Haase, April 3; Shirley Schmitt, April 6; Ruth Goeppner, April 13; James Kapp, April 17; Pat Schmitt, April 20; and Dolores Leinenbach, April 25. May God bless you on your special day. Congratulations!! Thank You to the Notre Dame Club and the Ireland K of C for the donation of the bench and table that is located right outside the preschool door. These were made from the plastic caps we have been collecting. Time to start sending 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 we will add you 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. Can t give $35? Any amount will be appreciated. Call the parish office for details. Thanks to all who made our Easter Egg sale a success. We colored 135 dozen eggs. All proceeds will go to Habitat House for Humanity. A member of our parish would like to donate flag holders for any military person buried in our cemetery. These will be attached to the stone and will not be in the way during mowing season. There are a few stones in our cemetery that already have the holders on them. Call the parish office for more info. Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ A Healing Mass will be celebrated on April 10 at St. Mary Church, Huntingburg. Worship at 3:30pm, Mass at 4:00pm. Celebrant will be Fr John Judie. For information call Charles Mendel 812-482-7502 or Kim Kendall 812-630-8933 or go to: www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org http://www.psci.net/blitzen/ St. John Bosco Youth Group Middle Schoolers, Monday after school 5:00pm at St. Joseph Parish Center - study and recreation High Schoolers, Wednesday Night Bosco at 8:30pm at the Bosco House Holy Hour and Adoration - Divine Providence Adoration Chapel (West side of Precious Blood Church) - Wednesday - 5:00-6:00pm. Catholic Heart Work Camp at New Orleans, June 12-18. Contact: Pam Freyberger, St. Joseph DRE/PCL pfreyberger@evdio.org, (812)482-1805 ext. 211 3
This Week s Parish Events Sunday [04/03]: We would like to welcome the following candidates into the Catholic Church today. These people have come to us wishing to be fully initiated into the Catholic faith through the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion. Please welcome them and keep them in your prayers as they continue to learn and grow on their faith journey. Everyone is invited to attend a reception in the cafeteria following the 9:15am Mass. Children s Liturgy of the Word for grades 1 and 2 during the 9:15am Mass. Sunday School for children preschool and Kindergarten during the 9:15am Mass. Monday [04/04]: Quilting beginning at 5:00-10:00pm in the rectory basement. New and experienced quilters welcome. Servants of the Holy Spirit at 7:00pm in the Library. Tuesday [04/05]: Choir Rehearsal at 6:30pm. Wednesday [04/06]: Rosary at 11:30am in the church. All are welcome. Quilting noon to 4:00pm in the rectory basement. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. St Anne s Sewing Room open 6:00pm in the rectory. Religious Education Closing Mass at 7:00pm. Students and their families are invited. This is the last class of the school year. Thursday [04/07]: Friday [04/08]: Missing flowers in the cemetery? Please take some time and look in the gazeebo. There are a lot of flowers that have been blown off of the headstones and we do not know where they belong. Any flowers that remain in there for any length of time will be disposed of. It helps if you can put a name on them so they can be returned to the proper stone. 2nd Annual Remembrance Walk Sponsored by Ireland K of C Saturday, May 7 - Register at 7:30am Walk begins at 8:00am This is not a race. Participants will walk a course on the St. Mary Church grounds of less than 1 mile. Participants will be walking to reflect, honor, and remember a love one that has passed away. Groups are encouraged. Following the walk, a full breakfast and lots of fellowship will take place in the Community Center Cafeteria. The entry fee is $20 which includes a t-shirt and full breakfast. Kids 6 and under are free (no shirt provided). Must register by April 25 to guarantee a t-shirt. Registration forms can be found in the back of church. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Ireland K of C Teddy Bear Project. Upcoming Parish Events April 17: American Red Cross/St. Anne Blood Drive. April 23 & 24: St. Mary s 1st Communion May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: St. Anne s will be praying the Rosary at the Rosary Walk (by the ball field). Call Bonnie at 812-631-2025 to volunteer. Great Sunday family activity. May 7: Ireland K of C Remembrance Walk May 7: St. Mary Parishioners cook & serve the Community Meal. May 10: St. Anne Meeting at 6:30pm - Mothers Helping Mothers. Bring a baby shower gift of your choice to be donated to Matrix of Dubois County (diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, blankets, etc). Not a member or can t make it to the meeting? Feel free to drop it off at the parish office. May 14: REJOICE: A Catholic Community Celebration beginning at 2:00pm Central Time, with Mass at 4:00pm Central Time. There will be no Saturday Vigil Mass on this date. May 21 & 22: Ireland K of C Tootsie Roll Drive. May 22: Graduating Senior Mass at 9:15am with meal to follow. May 25: Holy Trinity West Campus Preschool Graduation June 20-24: Vacation Bible School The Red Cross/St. Anne Society Blood Drive is April 17. The St. Anne Society is in need of volunteers to help that day signing in donors and helping with refreshments. We are hoping to get enough volunteers so that we can have a couple of shifts. Call Helen Vonderheide at 812-630-0950 or sign up on the sheet in the back of church. Can t make it to the meetings but still want to be involved? This is a great way to give back to this organization. An informational meeting for Ireland Goes to the Alpine Countries will be held on April 6 at 6:00pm at The Rock Bar & Grill. This travel presentation will be put on by Lifestyle Tours and Collette and is open to everyone who might be interested. The trip will take place June 15-27, 2017. Come check out the details and learn more about this trip or stop by the parish office for a brochure. Thanks to all who made our Holy Week & Easter Celebration so amazing. Without all the volunteers we had, it would not have been possible. Our choir, cantors and organists did a beautiful job. To all or Sacristans, lectors, servers, ushers, volunteer Apostles for the feet washing and Extraordinary Ministers thanks for helping us out. A special thanks to Fr Gary, Fr Ackerman, Fr Tenbarge, Deacon John and Steve Woerner for all your help in making the Masses and Services so wonderful. To everyone who helped decorate church, it is breathtaking. All the live flowers and the fountain just brings the church alive. Thanks to all who donated to the flower fund, the money will be used to keep our church decorated throughout the year. If you have noticed the tulips and hyacinths outside of church, these are from flowers that were in church last year and the year before. We are always trying to make good use of your donations. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way. 2016 Irish Sweepstake Winner for March 27 Congratulations to our $100 winner, Jane Kleiser and our 2 -$250 Easter winners Melissa Summers and Sylvia Jeffries. 4
Liturgical Ministers for April 9 & 10 Servers: 5:30 pm Craig Shepherd - Cameron Egler 7:00 am Jared Englert - Spencer Englert 9:15 am Brayden Gehlhausen - Jacob Dudenhoeffer Extraordinary Ministers: 5:30 pm Diane Gress - June Erny - Gina Scherle Adam Schmitt - Jesse Bachman 7:00 am Diana Mehringer - Jenny Hayes - Annie Voelkel Melinda Weidenbenner - Debbie Schmitt 9:15 am Donna M Renner - Stan Heim - Laura Otto Bev Himsel - Beth Gentry Lectors: 5:30 pm Martha Schmitt 7:00 am Michelle Schroeder 9:15 am Ross Gentry Lectors Website: http://lectorsproclaim.org (Year C) Ushers: 5:30 pm Mark & Diane Brescher 7:00 am Anthony Emerson - Gary Oeding 9:15 am Danny Brescher - Pat Brescher Liturgy of the Word: 9:15 am Kylie Seibert Sunday School: 9:15 am Amanda Vogler 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 kind generosity. Newly Married? Less than 5 years? Join us at Catholic Charities newly married workshops! Two opportunities to participate: Jasper, Thursday, April 28, 6:00-8:00pm in Kundek Hall, St. Joseph Parish Center or at Evansville, Thursday, May 5, 6:00-8:00pm (CDT), Catholic Charities, 610 E Walnut Street. Theme of each is Family of Origin, Expectations, and Adjustments. Snacks and drinks provided, and door prizes will be given away! There is no cost to attend: suggested donation of $10 per couple is welcome but not required. Reservations are required. To register or for more details, call 812-423- 5456 or go to www.chariesevv.org/engagement-and-marriage.html. Helping you find peace, power and healing after your divorce. For men and women every Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm, until April 21. Call St. Mary Church, Huntingburg, 812-683-2372 to register or to get more information. Engaged Encounter is a weekend experience with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage. Trained facilitators lead the program sponsored by Catholic Charities. Weekends are April 9 & 10 and September 17 & 18, 2016 at the Sarto Retreat Center. Call Catholic Charities at 812-423- 5456 or http://www.charitiesevv.org/-encounter.html The St Mary s Wednesday Evening Sewing Group is in need of supplies. Since we use a lot of solid fabric, we are always needing that. All colors are needed especially red, yellow, purple, brown, black, green, orange, blue (any shade) etc. Also white thread and lightweight batting are needed. If you are doing spring house cleaning and come across pieces of fabric and batting, we can use that. Sheets (especially solid), lightweight blankets and small pieces of batting can be used. We also have access to discounted fabric, thread and batting so donations of cash would be appreciated. Please drop off any donation at the parish office or cash donations can be put in the collection basket in church. New members are always welcome Wednesday evenings or if you prefer helping from home, we will supply you with the needed materials. Any questions, call Kathy at 812-482-1999 quilt the blankets at home.