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ST MARY PARISH CHRISTMAS ART CONTEST
“K-3 grade - Champion” Audrey Waits Winners were selected anonymously by a 5 adult parishioner panel.
Grand Champion and Champions will receive ribbons and gift cards. Thank you to all
who submitted artwork. There were many beautiful images from which to choose.
ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Forming Saints for Christ and the Church
DECEMBER 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY
OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
512 North Perkins Street Rushville Indiana 46173
Parish: 765-932-2588 School: 765-932-3639 www.stmaryrush.org
WELCOME TO ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 2
Please remember in prayer: David Alfred, Patricia (Saxon) Banta, Joey Beard, Ralph Becraft, David Bedel, Marie Beaver, Barbara Ann Bitner, Patricia (Thorp) Bright, Don Burkhart, Mary Busald, T.J. Cartwright, Benjamin Castro, Patrick Coffin, Colette Concannon, Tyler Craft, Jim Craven, Katy Curtis, Bill Dickson, Erin Doyle, Link Fraley, Bill Fudge, Bud Garland, Jim Griggs, Lucille Hahn, Ethrem Hale, Faith Sadler Hankins, Jeanne Hedrick, Ashley Heller, Terry Honaker, Donna Hood, Dick Joyner, Claudette Kamm, Martha Knecht, Aidan Kuhn, Paul Leising, Steve Lempke, Steve Link, Michael Lombardo, Judy McKay, Tom Meyer, Janet Mitchell, Sandy Moeller, Jo-Clare & Chris Moody, Brenda Munchel, Vicki Murphy, Carolyn Dickson Newkirk, Paul Niehoff, Pete Osting, Philip Parish, Nancy Ratekin, Jami Reed, David & Kathy Risselman, Dave Roberts, Steve Roberts, Rhondalynn Rushing, Debra Sater, Alice Saunders, Marilyn Schroeder, Meghan Schultz, Margie Schwering, Cindy Sever, Jim Scott, Cathy Smith, Tammy Smith, Molly Spaeth, Pat Springman, David Starkey, Mona Stewarf, Karen Taff, Ellen (David) Todd, Dawn Moran Trent, Lexi Wethington, Don Wheeldon, Dean Williams, Glenn Wood, Ron Zimmer. For those proudly serving our country: William Friedl, Garrett Hadler, Ian McKnight, Mitchell McKnight, Travis Pecar, Derek Sickbert, Kevin Dobbyn, Kody Griffin. Homebound: Bob Jenkins, Angela Godar, Kathryn Smiley. Residents at Millers Merry Manor: Jenny Brown, Mary Busald, Katie Carpenter, Norma Connor, Ann Gilliam, John and Mary Schlechtweg, Betty Spilman, Doris Thoman. Flatrock River Lodge: Dorothy Jarman, Norman & Dorothy Snyder, Edna Wehr. Those who have passed away: Steve Lempke, Bob Muckerheide, Jeremy Effing, John Richardson, Rev. Robert Mazzola, Rev. Mark Gottemoeller.
St. Mary Food Pantry Meeting; Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7p.m. in the school multipurpose room. Current and new members are encouraged to attend.
Asher Henry Schwering, son of Adam and Jenna Schwering, will receive the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Welcome Asher!
If you or any member of your family have attended St. Mary School please send your information to Cheryl Riggs at CLRXRAY@ yahoo.com. The com-
mittee needs old school pictures, class composite pic-tures, and any memorabilia you might have. Marilyn Spilman and Marty Connerly, are looking for alumni to interview. Contact Marty Connerly at 317-402 3719; [email protected] or Marilyn Spilman at 765-561-6986; marilyn.spilman@ farmcredit.com.
SLEEPING MATS FOR THE HOMELESS: Plastic bags (Kroger, Walmart, etc.) are needed for this project which is being done by several Rush County residents! Bags can be dropped off at the parish office. Anyone inter-ested in joining this group can contact Ruth Koelmel 765-969-6757 or Linda Shanahan 765-645-5279.
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, January 1, 2018 for New Year’s. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
New Year’s: January 1 - Mass at 8:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.
Theodore Blake Mahan, son of Blake and Christine Mahan, received the Sacrament of Baptism on December 23, 2017. Welcome Theodore!
Family Formation for Kindergarten to Grade 6
Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 8:40-9:50a.m.
The family of Bob Muckerheide would like to thank everyone at St. Mary Parish for the cards, prayers, love and support during our time of
sorrow. We especially want to thank Father Gries for Bob’s beautiful service and to Jane Ariens, Char Moore and Annette Niehoff for the beautiful music. We also want to express our thanks to the Funeral Meal Committee for the lovely meal. We are very grateful for our wonderful friends at St. Mary’s and appreciate your expression of sympathy. Donna Muckerheide and family
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) No class December 31. Christmas Break. Class resumes January 7, 2018.
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Sunday Offerings December 17, 2017
Adults (102 Envelopes + 17 Loose Checks)$ 8,078.00 Youth (4 Envelopes) $ 6.80 Loose $ 391.10 Total $ 8,475.90 Weekly Budget (2017/2018) $ -8,000.00
Surplus (+) / Deficit (-) $ +475.90 Sunday 12/17/17 $ 8,475.90 Regular Maintenance & Utilities $ 270.00 Votive Candles $ 55.00 Food Pantry $ 585.00 Flowers $ 280.00 Religious Retirement $ 378.00 Lighthouse Ministries $ 10.00 Calvary Cemetery $ 150.00 TOTAL 12/17/17 $ 10,203.90 Mass Attendance - 12/17/17 - 564
Mass Schedule: January 1 - 7
Monday 8:30a.m. Betty Shanahan 6:30p.m. St. Mary Parish Tuesday 6:30p.m. Dean Fish Wednesday 8:30a.m. Bob & Betty Owens Thursday 8:30a.m Sarah Virginia Shanley Friday 8:30a.m. Marilyn Niehoff Saturday 5:30p.m. Donna Becraft Sunday 7:30a.m. St. Mary Parish 10:00a.m. Roger Cain
Adult Faith Opportunity BIBLE STUDY Psalms: The School of Prayer
Jan. 3 6. Thirsting for God Jan. 10 7. Psalms of Pilgrimage & Ascent
Wednesdays 7-9p.m. School Multipurpose Room. Bring your Bible & Catechism!
Faith + Fellowship + Fun
December 31 - New Years January 7 - New Years January 14 - Session 14
Date Pledge Cards Pledge Amount 12/21/17 196 $37,620 Goal 432 $19,541 % of Goal 45% 193% Father Gries would like to see 50% participation! Using the envelope provided, please mail your 2017/2018 pledge card directly to the Archdiocese or drop into the Sunday collection. Thank you!
Thank you for your time, talent and treasure to St. Mary Parish. Please continue to be generous, as you remember all of your blessings this holiday season. Contributions for the 2017 tax year must be dated on or before December 31, 2017. Contributions dated January 1, 2018 will be reflected on 2018 contribution statements.
January Food Pantry Needed Items: Pork and Beans Macaroni and Cheese
Staff Rev. Jeremy M. Gries, Pastor [email protected] Debbie Spaeth, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Jill Kuntz, Administrator Religious Education [email protected] Amaranta Kemple, Youth Group Coordinator [email protected] Sherri Kirschner, Principal [email protected] Ashley Busald, School Secretary [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday......8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Friday………………….8:30a.m.-Noon
Our St. Mary Prayer Line Regenia Ripberger 765-561-1179 Lisa Wagoner 812-593-0790 - 765-663-2444
Parish Council - Chair: Shawn Adkins
Finance Council - Chair: Elbert Gordon
School Commission - Chair: Susan Spaeth
Baptism Call the parish office for scheduling.
Reconciliation/Confession Saturday…4:30p.m.- 5:15p.m. Tuesday…...6:00p.m.6:25p.m.
Marriage
Engaged couples must meet with the Pastor to com-plete initial marriage paperwork at least 9 months before the anticipated wedding date and prior to making any other arrangements concerning the wedding.
Abortion Alternatives Birthline Mon.-Fri. 317-635-4808 Option Helpline 24/7 1-800-712-HELP
Servers - January 1 (New Year’s) Mon. 8:30a.m. 2 or 3 Needed 6:30p.m. Eliza & Savanah Snow Lectors - January 1 (New Year’s) Mon. 8:30a.m. Tom Giesting 6:30p.m. Aaron Snow Extra-Ordinary Ministers-Jan. 1 (New Year’s) Mon. 8:30a.m. Kevin Dolan, Susie Odum, Steve Pavey 6:30p.m. 3 Needed Servers – January 6 & 7 Sat. 5:30p.m. Katie Ripberger, Evan Moore, Megan Alexander Sun. 7:30a.m. Glen Harpring, Nick Amos, Bradley Krieger 10:00a.m. Olivia Cain, Matthew Komlanc, Isabella Pavey Lectors—January 6 & 7 Sat. 5:30p.m. Jonathon Blankman Sun. 7:30a.m Regenia Ripberger 10:00a.m. Cecilia Orr Extra-Ordinary Ministers - January 6 & 7 Sat. 5:30p.m. Denise Small, Shelly Bostic, Julia Jessup Sun. 7:30a.m Jerry Rudolf, Doug Krieger, Holly Bess 10:00a.m Theresa Komlanc, Laura Ash, Stephen Ariens Ushers for January, 2018 Sat. 5:30p.m. Wayne & Sue Munson Sun. 7:30a.m. Steve Wagner & Joe Niedenthal 10:00a.m. JD & Kris Herbert Ministers to the Sick: Jan. 1 Jeanie Spaeth Jan. 8 Joan Meo Money Counters: Jan. 2 Jeanie Spaeth, April Yager, Royanna Eck, Mary Ann Harpring Jan. 8 Kathy Dean, Debbie Banks, Sheila Zwickey, Robin Land Food Pantry Volunteers: Jan. 3 Lori Ernstes, Marty Connerly, Steve Pavey, Jan. 8 (Restock) Denise Hoeing & Marilyn Spilman
Welcome to St. Mary Parish! You are invited to stop by the parish office and register to become a part of our
parish family.
New Parishioners
Ministry Schedules ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 512 North Perkins Street, Rushville, IN
Parish: 765-932-2588 † School: 765-932-3639
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land,
which the Lord your God gives you. (Ex 20:12; Deut. 5:16)
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Jesus was obedient to them. (Lk 2:51)
During the last six weeks of the fall semester, I did a
sermon series on the 10 Commandments with the
schoolchildren. As part of this, I reviewed the Catechism
on the Forth Commandment (CCC #2196-2257). Not only
are there behavior and emotional expectations upon
children toward parents, but also parents toward children.
There is a section entitled “The duties of children”, which
is followed by a section “The duties of parents.” I think
this is an important reminder. For a good and holy family
to exist requires work and intention by all parties of the
family, children and parents.
We focus on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and
Joseph. Not only were they individually holy people, but
they worked at being a Holy Family by their lives, love,
and interacts as a family unit. None of us is the Son of
God or the Immaculately Conceived Virgin Mary, or even
the Righteous Man Joseph, but all of us are Christians
with the life and grace of God within us. May this grace
be evident, especially in the Christian home, a holy
family!
Are you doing your duty as a Christian child (CCC #2214
-2220)?
Do you respect your parents?
Are you grateful for the gift of life given you and your
parents care in raising you?
Are you docile and obedient to the just requests of your parents over you?
Do you listen to the wisdom, advice, and instruction of your parents?
If still living in your parents’ home, do you contribute to the work of the household?
If your parents are elderly, do you provide “material and moral” support to them?
Do you work to establish and maintain harmony among your siblings and extended family?
Are you doing your duty as a Christian parent (CCC #2221-2231)?
Do I actively ensure a sound education to my child(ren) including moral and spiritual?
Do I respect my child(ren) as human persons and gifts from God?
Do I create a home of tenderness, forgiveness, respect, fidelity and service of others?
Do I instill virtues off self-denial, sound judgment, and self-mastery by good example?
Do I foster a concern for solidarity and communal needs?
Do I evangelize my children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ & Catechesis of the Church?
Have I provided for the physical and material needs of my child(ren)?
Have I assisted & supported my child(ren) in the discernment of their God given vocation?
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Pray for us. ~ Fr. Jeremy M. Gries
DECEMBER 31, 2017 * THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
