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Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website: http://stmary.irelandindiana.com
St Mary Church - 812-482-7041
Fr. Joseph F. Erbacher, “Fr. Effie”, Pastor, Ext 33 …………………………………………………[email protected]
Dianne Gogel, Secretary, Ext. 21………[email protected]
Sherri Hartley, Secretary, Ext. 22….…[email protected]
Stan Heim, Property Manager, Ext. [email protected]
Martha Schmitt, PCL, Ext. 45……[email protected]
Charlene Sermersheim, Music…..………..…….812-482-7837
Annette Weidenbenner, Cleaning ………..…..812-630-7870
Parish Contacts
Altar Server Trainer, Stan Vollmer……………..812-630-2990
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, Adam Hopf…..812-639-6347
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 Society President, Patty Sermersheim ………………………………………………………………....812-630-5967
St John Bosco Youth Ministry, Jacqueline Ripberger, …………………………………………..……….……….......812-481-2442 812-639-4227
St. Mary 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.
March 18, 2018
St. Mary Church
P O Box 67 • Ireland, Indiana 47545-0067 2829 N 500 W • Jasper, Indiana 47546
Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, D.D., S.T.L., Bishop of the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana
Fr. Joseph F. Erbacher, “Effie”, Pastor
Third Sunday of Lent - March 15, 2020
View of the current
church taken from the top
railing of the new church (3-6-20)
Bulletin deadline is 10:00am on the Monday before the upcoming weekend.
St. Mary Church Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7:00am & 10:00am
Monday no Mass Tuesday Mass at 6:00pm - Way of the Cross after Mass Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Masses at 7:30am
*When there is a funeral, there is no weekday morning scheduled Mass. Also, if school is delayed or closed, there will not be a Mass celebrated on that day.
Confessions First Friday 6:45-7:10am Saturday 3:30-4:10pm or by appointment at any time. 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 could take place Saturday after the 4:30pm Mass or
after the Sunday 10:00am Mass with Fr. Erbacher. Call the Parish Office to make an appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage: Registered parishioners who wish to be married at St. Mary Church are asked to contact the parish office no later than six months prior to their wedding date. This will provide time for prayer, preparation and paperwork.
Mass Intentions
Sat-March 14 4:30 pm Ray Werner & Donald Werner No Private Confessions Schmitt/Ranadive Sun-March 15 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00 am Vic & Pat Bohnenkamper Family
Tues-Mar 17 6:00 pm Ben Sermersheim Family Way of the Cross after Mass Wed-Mar 18 7:30 am Jack, Jeff & Judy Erbacher
Thurs-Mar 19 7:30 am Teresa Diefenbach Family 10:00 am Esther Weidenbenner (Brookside) Fri-March 20 7:30 am Randy Schmitt
Sat-March 21 4:30 pm Millie Goeppner Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Sun-March 22 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00 am Loretta St. John, Arnie, Cyrilla and Craig Heim
Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their Birthday March 14 to March 20:
March 14: Blaine Best, Penny Gehlhausen, Stephen Murry, Laura Otto, Donald Schroeder, Maggie Schwenk, John Wallace
March 15: Kenley Lamont, Millie Merkley, Cassandra Miller, Andy Schwenk, James Smith, Jr.
March 16: Zachary Hopf, Zachary Hudson, Audrey Kemker, Jayme Stenftenagel
March 17: Paula Lamey, Madison Matheis, Levi Mehringer, Trent Miller, Kaleb Werner
March 18: Lillian Beier, Angela Bueltel, Lisa Lamont, Marilyn Lumpp
March 19: Scott Beier, Pat Brescher, Abby Dupps, Kurt Eckert, Bart Meyer, Jessica Miller, Kole Terwiske
March 20: Keith Dick, Jakob Erny, Stephanie Hasenour, Becky Kraus, Nick Mendel, Lindsey Nordhoff, Pam Scherle, Jason Terwiske, Alexander Wigand, Emmett Wilz
Congratulations!
Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $14,000.00 Collection for the weekend of March 7 & 8
Weekend Collection…………………………...……..……….$ 8,967.00 Average Electronic Weekly Giving for March…..….$ 4,006.60 Children’s Collection……………………………………………$ 11.05 Total Collection…………………..……………………...………$ 12,983.65 Short.………………………………………………………………….$ 1,016.35
Year-To-Date-Budget (7-1-19 to current)…..……….$ 504,000.00 Year-To-Date-Total..……………………….………………….$ 458,045.84 Year-To-Date-Difference………….…………………………$ (45,954.16) Campaign Goal………………….…………………………….....$ 6,000,000.00 Amount in Pledges (as of 03-09-20)…………………....$ 5,748,881.92 Cash Collected to date (as of 03-09-20)……......…...$ 5,346,403.06
Ash Wednesday Collection…………………………………..$ 282.00 Aid for Central/Eastern Europe Collection……………$ 71.00
Thank You!!
Mass Attendance for the Weekend of March 7 & 8
4:30pm [284] 7:00am [198] 10:00am [270]
Join us Monday evenings for Adult Faith Formation. The topic is
“The Bible and the Church Fathers”. This will enlighten us on how
the Bible took form. Learn hints on how to read scripture, understand
the traditions of the church particularly to the sacraments. It is the
sacraments that set us apart from other denominations. We will meet
in the Social Hall at 6:30pm - hope to see you there.
Ireland K of C BBQ Chicken and Chop Dinners will be served on
Sunday, March 15, 9:00am until sold out. Cost is $12 per dinner –
support your local K of C.
All Middle School Youth - Sky Zone and Fun Day/Service/Trip to
Evansville on Thursday, March 26, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Sky Zone,
lunch at CiCi’s pizza, Mass at Saint Ben’s, Break Out sessions at
Sacred Heart Parish-House of Discernment with Fr. Tyler Tenbarge,
Service Project, team building games and the Donut Bank. Forms
available by contacting Pam at St. Joseph Church 812-482-1805, ext
211.
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. 812-481-2442
March 18: Youth Night, 8:30-9:30pm, high school at the Bosco
House and middle school at the Ministry House.
March 20: High School, Muffins at Midwest Cafe, 7:00am.
March 20: JMS Morning in Mrs. Venderley’s Room/Holy Trinity
Mornings in Sr. Becky’s Room 7:10am.
March 20-23: Middle School Retreat at Gasper River
April 17-19: Source & Summit at Mater Dei High School, Evans-
ville. Open to 7th-12th graders. www.sourcesummitevansville.org
Catholic Heart Work Camp registration is now open on the Bosco
website. Open to youth 8th grad and older. Check the website for
more information.
SOURCE + SUMMIT YOUTH RETREAT – April 17, 18, 19 –
Mater Dei High School – “I Tell You the Truth!” Featuring Fr. Josh
Waltz, Fr. Joe Freedy, Giancarlo Bernini and Sr. Anne, CSJ with many
other dynamic speakers. To know the Truth, you must seek the Truth!
Friends, fellowship, prayer, faith and FUN! Ages 13 and up. Empower
your youth with a renewed relationship with God. Fliers available in
the back of church or for complete information and how to register go
www.soucesummitevansville.org - or call 812-453-1024 or email
SOURCE + SUMMIT ADULT RETREAT
WITH FR. JOSH WALTZ & FR. JOE FREEDY!
April 18 – Corpus Christi Church
“I Tell You the Truth!” Be prepared for the critical challenges facing
you, your family and our church today due to the Crisis of Truth, while
drawing on the graces of Divine Mercy Weekend! Join the hundreds
who have been empowered to live their Faith fully! Engaging speak-
ers, reconciliation, prayer and fellowship. Childcare available with
advance notice. For complete information go to the Adult Retreat link
at: www.sourcesummitevansvill.org or call 812-453-1024 or email
Saint Vincent dePaul Reflections:
“The glory of God is man fully alive” by St. Irenaeus. Serving the poor is
a spiritual activity that can help you become more fully alive. Give it a try
this Lent by attending a St. Vincent DePaul meeting in our parish. Meet-
ings start with a prayer, have a spiritual reflection, discuss people we have
helped and end with a prayer.
Be Christ’s ears and eyes by being aware of the needy around you.
Divine Providence Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Hours that are currently open:
1st, 3rd, & 4th Fridays 3:00-4:00am
Wednesdays 2:00-3:00am
For information email [email protected] or call or text
812-630-8382. The Adoration Chapel is on the campus of Precious
Blood Church.
*If you are only available for once a month for one of these days,
you are welcome to take whichever day/time works best for you.
For example: if you are only available for the 1st Tuesday of the
month at 2:00am, you will only be assigned for that hour.
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima will
visit the Diocese of Evansville from March 13 through March 20.
Since 1947, the statue has visited all 50 states and more than 100
countries. Plan to experience the graces and blessings of Fatima during
the stature’s visit to our diocese. Dates it will be in the area:
March 16 - St. Mary Church, Huntingburg, 6:30pm - Processional/
Mass
March 17 - Holy Trinity School - Precious Blood Campus, 8:00am -
Processional/Mass
March 17 - Holy Trinity School - Holy Family Campus, 1:00pm -
Processional/Rosary
March 17 - St. Joseph Church - 6:20pm - Processional/Mass
Do you think your son or daughter might have a calling to the
Priesthood or Consecrated Life? On Wednesday, March 18, at Our
Lady of Hope Parish, Washington, they will have Adoration 6:30-
7:30pm and discussion 7:30-8:15pm. There will be a guided Holy Hour
and discussion with a priest and parents who have young men in the
Seminarian. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.
Thirty-One - One of our parishioners, Kelli Schmitt, is throwing a
Thirty-One Fundraiser for “Building For Our Future”. Proceeds from
what she makes will be donated to our new church. Go on line at
MyThirtyOne.com/KelliSchmitt and go to “My Parties” and select
“Building for our Future”. Catalogues can be found in the back of
church. If you have any questions, please call Kelli Schmitt at 812-639
-9789. Deadline for ordering is April 27. Great way to order Easter
gifts, graduation gifts, wedding/shower gifts….
Catholic Diocese of Evansville Matt Miller, Office of Worship
Influenza/Coronavirus Concerns
In light of the growing concerns due to the spread of the coronavirus to the state, as well as the continued presence of influenza, and following practices recommended by local health officials, here is our updated position as well as some suggestions/best practices:
Holy Communion from the chalice and the Sign of Peace are to be suspended immediately at all public Masses (both Sunday/holy day and weekday/school mases) until further notice. While both of these prac-tices are normally encouraged (especially Communion from the chalice) at Mass, the current status of the flu and the coronavirus warrants such an action.
If you are feeling ill, stay home to avoid spreading the
disease.
If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms of sick-
ness, you are not obliged to attend Mass.
Priests and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion
are urges to practice good hygiene, washing their hands before Mass begins or by using an alcohol based anti-bacterial solution.
Limit other opportunities for physical contact both before
and after Mass (hand shaking as you enter of leave church)
Liturgical Ministers for March 21 & 22
Servers:
4:30 pm Landon Fleck - Tyler Sinnot 7:00 am Ryan Leuck - Kylie Leuck 10:00 am Mason Gegogeine - Carson Powell
Extraordinary Ministers:
4:30 pm Doris Harris - Jill Weidenbenner - Audrey Wehr Tammy Sermersheim - Diane Brescher 7:00 am Melinda Weidenbenner - Annette Weidenbenner Julie Hopf - Brian Gehlhausen - Susan Oeding 10:00 am Julie Truesdale - Beth Gentry - Bev Himsel Cassey Ziegler - Abby Wagner
Lectors:
4:30 pm Brian Fleck 7:00 am LeRay Durcholz 10:00 am Katie Schuck
Ushers:
4:30 pm Leonard Spellmeyer - Greg Weidenbenner 7:00 am Anthony Emerson - Gary Oeding 10:00 am P J & Jill Peter
Sunday School: 10:00 am No Sunday School March 22 and 29
This Week’s Parish Events
Sunday [03/15]: Second Collection for the Community Food Bank.
Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am. Rosary prayed before the 10:00am Mass. All welcome. Ireland K of C BBQ 9:00am until sold out. BBQ chicken
and chops - $12 per plate Sunday School during the 10:00am Mass in the Social
Hall Basement. St. Patrick’s Parade at 1:00pm. Please move your cars
after the 10:00am Mass. Monday [03/16]: Quilting at 5:00pm in the Rectory basement.
Adult Faith Formation Bible Study, 6:30pm in the Social Hall. Our topic is “The Bible and the Church Fathers”. Servants of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group at 7:00pm in
the Library.
*When there is a funeral, there is no weekday morning scheduled Mass. Also, if school is delayed or closed,
there will not be a Mass celebrated on that day.
Tuesday [03/17]: Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. Way of the Cross
after Mass. Choir Practice after Way of the Cross. New members
welcome.
Wednesday [03/18]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.
Rosary prayed in church at 11:30am. Quilting noon to 4:00pm in the Rectory basement.
Closing Mass for Religious Education at 6:00pm. All students are encourage to attend. Server pictures for the directory after Mass. St. Anne’s Sewing 6:00pm in the rectory basement.
Thursday [03/19]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.
Friday [03/20]: Catholics 14 years of age and up are obligated to
abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent.
Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.
Saturday [03/21]: Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm.
Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm. Second Collection for the Community Food Bank.
Sunday [03/15]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am, Rosary
prayed before the 10:00am Mass. All are welcome. Be sure and check out all the Lenten material in the back of church, all compliments of St. Mary Church. There are lots of CD’s and books from various authors...
Vinny Flynn...Fr. Larry Richards...Christopher West… Fr. John Riccardo...Dr. Ron Thomas, and many, many more
Read and listen to something new during Lent.
Upcoming Parish Events
March 15: Ireland K of C BBQ 9:00am until sold out. BBQ chicken and chop dinners - $12 per plate March 24: Parish Council/Finance Meeting at 6:30pm. March 29: St. Mary Parish Confirmation at 1:00pm. April 26: St. Mary Parish First Communion at Noon. April 30: American Red Cross/St. Anne Blood Drive in the Community Center Cafeteria 2:00-7:00pm May 2: St. Mary Parish cooks and serves the Community Meal. June 15-19: VBS - Signup will be happening soon. June 28: New Church dedication at 1:00pm. The date has been set with Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, DD, STL Jul 18, 19 & 20: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) here at St. Mary September 13: St. Mary Church Picnic - Mark your calendar. November 7, 8 & 9: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ)
March 8, $100 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle Winner
is Josh Wehr
Congratulations!
The Chrism Mass is Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30pm (Evansville Time)
at St. Benedict Cathedral. The Choir is open to singers from all the
parishes of the Diocese of Evansville. This is a great opportunity to
come together and share in musical prayer. Members are typically in
8th grade and older.
Practices are held in the Cathedral School (Evansville Time):
Sunday, March 29, 2:00-4:00pm
Tuesday, March 31, 6:00-7:00pm
Sunday, April 5, 2:00-4:00pm
Contact Jeremy Korba at 812-589-3886 or [email protected]
March Area Events
15: St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction Mass at St. Benedict
Cathedral, Evansville
20-22: Rachel’s Vineyard Treat near Nashville, TN. Contact
Wendy 270-474-4707 or [email protected]
20: St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus, grilled salmon, 4:00-
7:00pm CT.
24: Rogation Day Mass at St. James Parish 6:30pm CDT. Bring
your seeds and soil in a plastic bag to be blessed.
27: Mary Help of Christians Church, Mariah Hill, swai fish,
4:00-7:00pm CT.
29: Lenten Penance Service at St. Ferdinand Church/Christ the
King Parish, Ferdinand at 4:00pm.
31: Lenten Penance Service at St. Joseph Church, Jasper at
6:30pm.
April Area Events
1: Lenten Penance Service, St. Joseph Church, Jasper at noon.
3: St Joseph Church, Dale, fish tacos, 4:00-7:00pm CT.
19: Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Anthony Church, St. Anthony
at 3:00pm.
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 bur-dened. Please patronize these sponsors as a “Thank You” for their generosity.
Courage - The Courage apostolate welcomes men and women who
experience same-sex attractions, helping them to find their true
identity as sons and daughters made in the image and likeness of God.
United by friendship with Christ and one another, Courage members
strive for chastity and holiness, meeting regularly with a priest chap-
lain for prayer and mutual support. For more information, go to
http://www.evdio.org/courage.html, call 812-518-5815 or email
[email protected]. The Diocese of Evansville offers this support.
Ideas for Lent
Attend Mass on Tuesday at 6:00pm and stay for stations
Go to Monday evening Bible Study here at St. Mary at 6:30pm
in the Social Hall building - bring a friend
Read Sunday Scripture before Mass
Stop watching TV/Youtube
Stop games on your phone
Stop wishing for someone else’s life, relationship or possessions
Start apologizing when you are wrong
Sign up for an hour of Eucharistic Adoration
Stop going through the drive thru for fast food
Don’t eat out - take the money you would have spent and put
it in the Rice Bowl
There are about 850 children needing foster care in Vanderburgh
County alone. This is an extremely high number and there are not
enough families to meet this need. A group, Forevansville, has a
foster care initiate underway http://forevansville.org/fostercare and
the Diocese of Evansville has been invited to participate. Holy
Family Parish is hosting an informative evening to educate on
fostering and adoption that is open to the public. Please join us on
Tuesday, March 17 at Holy Family Parish, 950 Church Avenue,
Jasper. The doors open 6:30pm, with a presentation from 7:00-
8:15pm. No obligation, No commitment, No reservations.