St. John Paul II Catholic Church

May 24, 2020

Mission Statement: Building God’s Kingdom by

growing disciples & making disciples through love of God & neighbor.

MASS TIMES Monday—No Mass or Communion Service Tuesday-6:30pm Wednesday-8:30am Thursday-8:30am Friday-12:00pm Saturday-5:00pm Sunday-7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am Daily Masses streamed live on Facebook. Please note the changes to Sunday Mass times. All Masses held at the St. Paul Chapel.

St. John Paul II Catholic Church May 24, 2020

Monday, May 25 St. Bede, St Gregory VII

NO MASS or Communion Service Tuesday, May 26 * St. Philip Neri 6:30pm Peter & Louise Graf Family Wednesday, May 27 * St. Augustine of Canterbury 8:30am Jeffrey Wayne Thursday, May 28 * 8:30am Raymond & Lucille Popp Friday, May 29* St. Paul VI 12:00pm Mary Ellen Ward Saturday, May 30 5:00pm George & Esther Popp Sunday, May 31 Pentecost 7:30am Brandon Tevis 9:30am* Norman Dale 11:30am Dixie Demuth *Mass Streamed live: https://www.facebook.com/stjohnpaulparish.org

Sellersburg/Speed Food Pantry: Items needed: Boxed Cereal Pancake mix & syrup Canned vegetables (e.g., corn, mixed veggies) Peanut butter, Jelly or Jam Kid-friendly pasta (e.g., Mac-n-cheese, Spaghetti O’s, ravioli) See parish website for delivery instructions or email jdilger@stjohnpaulparish.org

Ascension of the Lord Matthew 28:16-20 1. “When they saw him, they worshiped but they

doubted.” Share a time when doubt in something had an impact on your life.

2. This is often called the great commission. What are the four things that Jesus commissions the 11 to do? In your opinion, which of these has the Church done well; which ones could the Church do better?

3. In what ways do you feel God is with you always, even until the end of time?

We laugh, we shake our heads, we tear up, we believe, our whole being is filled with His presence. We see and share in His love for us and for others. I’d like to share a few Sneaky Jesus moments with you. Fr Tom’s birthday was May 12th and we surprised him with a Birthday Parade. Fr Tom came out of the church and said, “Did I miss a funeral? What’s with all the cars?” After ex-plaining what was happening, it was such a blessing to see him be showered in love, appreciation, and affection! He was blown away. #Sneaky Jesus! We have a parishioner who contracted Covid-19 and was hospitalized. She was in ICU and on the ventilator for 22 days. We thought we were going to lose her, but she’s a fighter! She came off the vent, went to rehab, and came home this weekend! #Sneaky Jesus! We’ve all been challenged to connect differently in this sea-son that we are in. Oh, I like in person so much better, but I discovered once again, you play the hand you’re dealt. Who knew ZOOM would be the conduit to make this happen and help me connect in ways I never would have imagined. I thank Sneaky Jesus for Tuesday afternoons and connecting with my Discipleship group. I discovered how much they re-ally mean to me. #Sneaky Jesus! I’m leading a TED Talk Teachable Moments series on Monday nights. The prepara-tion, sharing, and praying filled a spot in my heart that I did-n’t realize was empty. #Sneaky Jesus! Connecting with my spiritual director, having cocktails to celebrate the end of school with my Holy Cross buddies, Alpha Youth on Wednes-day nights, using Zoom to be with the people I love and who give me life… all of it and more… #Sneaky Jesus! So this Ascension Sunday, let’s stand together in awe, shake our heads a little bit, laugh some, cry some, appreciate more, and fill our hearts with the JOY that only God can give us! Reflect back on the past 2 months… you have had #Sneaky Jesus! moments. I know you have… so name them, claim them, and proclaim them! That is how we bring Christ alive in our hearts and in this world… name those moments when we know God is/was working in our lives…claim them – let God know you know He’s working in you… it’s not a coinci-dence, or being lucky… it’s God working! Proclaim them – share it – out loud – tell others how He is present in your life and in those #Sneaky Jesus moments! And that my dear friends is how we go and make disciples! Marlene Stammerman

Dear Friends, As we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus, I wonder again what the apostles were thinking and feeling with yet another life-changing experience with Jesus. “After He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight”. (Acts 1:9). Jesus ascended up into the sky and went into a cloud and disappeared…what were they thinking? I don’t know that these would be their words, but I would have said “Sneaky Jesus”. (Not my term, I borrow it from Sr Helen Prejean). Sneaky Jesus are the moments when we can’t explain it, but we know God had a hand in it-those moments where all we can do is stand in awe of all that God can do. Continued next column

Prayer List: Ruth Adams, Theo Baker, Norma Balentine, Colton Bauerla, Jackie Baumann, Glen Bell, Bennett Black, Gina Blaine, John Bolly, Paula Bouvier, Edwin ‘Gene’ Brown, Braylee Churchill, David Clegg, Terry Coomer, Fr. John Curran, Virginia H. Davis, Joyce Day, Suzanne Doerr, Rodney Donohue, Katherine Dowdell, Doug Eddings, Juliann Eickholtz, Spencer Emily, Greg Ernstberger, Roy & Sharon Everitt, Tim Geswein, George Goodale, Bartley Gorman, Bob Graf, Mary-Margaret Grimes, Michael Haas, Perry Haeberlein, John Hagest, Allan Hinton, Anna Mae Hinton, Marc Hinton, Mike Hurley, Norma Hollkamp, Allen Kaelin, Betty Kimpflein, Kevin Kirchgessner, Kyle Kruer, Flora Kukla, Joseph F. Kukla II, Carrie Leon, Ralph Lilly, Ron Long, John Lozier, Sheila Lozon, Rhett Luecke, Carol Maggard, Amanda Manning, Mandy Masterson, Rita McCartin, Charlie McIntire, Michael McKinley, Monroe McRichie, Bradley Miller, Ruth Missi, Lloyd Morris, DJ Myers’ Infant, Karen Newby, Jim Norrick, Bill Paschal, Brenda Patterson, Patty Peters, Ralph Peters, George & Mary Jean Popp, Jim Popp, Jennifer Pugh, Barb Rainbolt, Brad Ramser, Luella Rauck, Margie Rauck, Mike Rauck, Marcella Rumpel, Tom Sanders, Darlene Schy, Wilma Smith, Pat Spellman, Matthew Thacker, Jackson Thomas, Midge Tiller, Angela Tribbey, Dot Triplett, James David Turk, Claude Vest, Mike Vogel, Gerri Vest-Wade, Larry Vornholt, Rowena Wanninger, Ruth Ann Warth, Sherry Welch, John Wieseka, George Wilke, Steve Williams New

Your Gifts to God and Parish: Bulletin Collection Totals for 5-8-20

Budgeted Weekly: $ 21,403 Collection Week through May 8, 2020: $ 10,865 Over/(Under): $ (10,538) YTD Budgeted: $ 963,135 YTD Actual: $ 944,694 YTD Over/(Under): $ (18,441)

Please pray for our active military family/friends: · Timothy Oliver (Navy)-grandson of Marcella Rumpel · Jacob Oliver (Marines)-grandson of Marcella Rumpel · Noah Villarreal (Army National Guard)-SIL of Charlotte &

Patrick Wright · Jenna Rose Sanders (Air Force) - daughter of Jimmy L &

Rosemary Sanders; granddaughter of Marcella Popp · Joachim Traub (Marines) - son of Kevin & Marina Traub · Matthew Youngers (Navy) - SIL of Kevin & Marina Traub · Master Sergeant John Emery (Army) · Michael Leon (Air Force)-son of Mary & Joe Leon · Noah Yost (Navy)-grandson of Alfred Yost · Jarett Letson (Air Force)-family of Margaret Wright & Alice

Truitt · Lee Kirchgessner (Air Force)-Son of Debbie & Tim

Kirchgessner · Ryan Ward (Navy)-son of Debbie & Mike Waiz · Kaelin A Mindel (Air Force)-Grandson of Judy Mindel · Brandon Kaelin (Navy)-Nephew of Judy Mindel · Chase Balmer (Air Force)-Son of Chad & Andrea Balmer · Garvin Andres (Marines) · Eddie Guilford (Army) · J Conner Munshaur (Marines)-Son of Rose & Jeff Munshaur · Matthew S Koerber (Navy)-Son of Donna & Gary Koerber

We are in the final weeks of the 2020 New Car Raffle!

The grand prize drawing is Sunday, June 28, 2020. Tickets are still available: $30 each or 4 for $100

Win your choice of a 2020 Ford F-150*, 2020 Ford Explorer* or $40,000

All proceeds benefit St. John Paul II Parish and the New Church Campaign. Watch the bulletin for plans for the final drawing. To purchase tickets, download an order form from the parish website (https://stjohnpaulparish.org/new-church-fundraising-raffle), visit the parish office between 9-12pm M-F or contact Joan Dilger at raffle@stjohnpaulparish.org.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Total Pledged: $ 8,001,544.48 Collected Last Month: $ 54,708.42 Cash Collected to Date: $ 5,028,909.12 Gifts in Kind (GIK): $ 570,000.00 Total Cash & GIK to Date: $ 5,598,909.12 Percent Collected to Date: 70%

Prepare for Pentecost by watching the Formed program - The Wild Goose - a program about the Holy Spirit. This 15-episode show also has a downloadable study guide. Use it with your family, in a group online, or as an individual study to learn more about the Holy Spirit. Formed is a free account provided by the parish. Visit https://stjohnpaulparish.org/formed to set up your account and get started.

Pray the Rosary for an end to the coronavirus.

Grades 9-12: Our Lady of Providence Senior High School (providencehigh.net)

Preschool & Child Care has been providing quality child care and education since 1988. The programs are designed to stimulate the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental needs of each child.

3, 4, & 5 Year Old Preschool Full & Part-time Child Care Before & After School Care Summer Care for Ages 3-12

All preschool-age children enrolled in the daycare attend preschool classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. After school care is available for children who attend St. John Paul II Elementary, Silver Creek Elementary, and Silver Creek Primary. For more information on our programs or to set up a tour, contact the Preschool & Child Care Director, Jennifer Sieber 812-246-5890 or jsieber@stjohnpaulschool.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

We miss our students, and our

students miss our teachers!

We are really enjoying the summer weather. Summer session begins June 1st. We have a few spots

available for grades (K-8th). Preschool age group is currently on a waitlist. Please call 812-246-5890

for more information.

Mrs. Kist received a surprise visit from her students.

Ms. Ernstberger was surprised by some of her fourth graders and their parents last week with written messages and

treats...It was wonderful!

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

Kristina Seipel, Director of Evangelization 502-751-3562 kseipel@stjohnpaulparish.org

Marlene Stammerman, Director of Discipleship 812-246-2512 mstammerman@stjohnpaulparish.org

Jesse Schuler, Director of Worship 812-246-2512 jschuler@stjohnpaulparish.org

Karen Haas, School Principal 812-246-3266 khaas@stjohnpaulschool.org

Jennifer Sieber, Preschool & Child Care Director 812-246-5890 jsieber@stjohnpaulschool.org

Andrea Bowles, Parish Bookkeeper 812-246-3522 abowles@stjohnpaulparish.org

Joan Dilger, Bulletin Editor 502-262-2397 bulletin@stjohnpaulparish.org

See Parish Website for revised plans for Sacraments during Covid-19 restrictions.

Baptisms: Typically celebrated at weekend Masses. A Baptism Preparation Session is required for parents. The next session following the 11:15am Mass at the St. Paul Chapel will be announced later.

Confessions: Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-10am at the St. Paul Chapel/Sacristy. See website for social distancing guidelines. 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.

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 for youth can begin upon completion of 8th grade or anytime throughout high school; visit www.stjohnpaulparish.org. For youth and adults interested in Confirmation, contact Kristina Seipel.

Sacraments & Sacramental Preparation