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January 18, 2015

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website: http://stmary.irelandindiana.com

St Mary Church - 482-7041

Rev. Gary Kaiser, Pastor, Ext. 23 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 Director, Ext. 40 lemerson@evdio.org Martha Schmitt, DRE, Ext. 45 mjschmitt@evdio.org Gregory DuPont, Music Director gdupont@evdio.org Charlene Sermersheim, Music…482-7837 Annette Witte, Cleaning ….482-9699

Precious Blood Church - 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….482-7041 Church Decorations, Janet Schitter…..482-3500 Finance Council, Audrey Wehr………...639-3393 Ireland K of C, Grand Knight, Kevin Schnaus ……………………………..…………...…………...631-5204 Ireland K of C Building Rental - Allen Reckelhoff……………...…….…...482-4700 Meals for New Moms,Karen Fromme.482-5265 Parish Nursing, Deb Brescher………...…639-1882 Parish Council, Jamie Clark……………….482-9104 Prayer Line, Martha Stenftenagel..……482-4093 St. Anne’s Society, President, Kathy Burton ………………………………………...…………......630-0603 St. John Bosco, Carly Knapp…………......481-2442

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.

St. Mary Church

Readings for the Week of January 18, 2015

Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35- 42 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25--8:6/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20

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Weekend Masses at St. Mary Church Saturday Vigil 5:30pm Sunday 7:00am & 9:15am

Weekday Masses this week at St. Mary Church Monday, Thursday & 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.

Mass Intentions

Sat-Jan 17 5:30 pm Leonard & Viola Wehr Sun-Jan 18 7:00 am Members of the Parish

9:15 am Sharon Kissel

Mon-Jan 19 7:30 am Jim Love Sr Wed-Jan 21 6:00 pm Elmer & Eleanor Gogel Thurs-Jan 22 7:30 am Don Pfister

Fri-Jan 23 7:30 am Harold & Anna Mae Dittelberger

Sat-Jan 24 5:30 pm Ron & Helen Vonderheide 45th Wedding Anniversary Sun-Jan 25 7:00 am Ruth Wagner 9:15 am Members of the Parish

January

19 to Feb 9: Catholics Returning Home program beginning at

6:30pm in St. Mary, Huntingburg, Parish Activity Center. This

informal gathering for non-practicing Catholics who seek answers

to questions about their faith. Call 683-2372 for more info.

24 & 25: Life in the Spirit Seminar at Holy Trinity Church,

Evansville. For more information call 812-544-2239 or visit the

Diocesan website at EvansvilleCharasmaticRenewal.org.

February

8: Healing Mass at St. Mary Church, Huntingburg. Worship at

3:30pm with Mass at 4:00pm. Fr Jean Vogler Celebrant.

13 & 14: “Heartfulness: Transformation in Christ” retreat at the

Kordes Center in Ferdinand. Registration due by February 10.

367-1411 ext 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.

14 & 15: Engaged Encounter Weekend at the Sarto Retreat Cen-

ter, Evansville. For info or to register call 812-423-5456 or go to

http://www.charitiesevv.org/engagedencounter.html.

Church Support

Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $13,500.00 Collection for the weekend of January 10 & 11

Weekend Collection…………………………………………..$ 9,089.30 Average ACH weekly deposit for January…..…......$ 4,552.75 Children’s Collection………………………………………….$ 26.00 Total Weekend Collection………………………………….$ 13,668.05 Over.......……………………………………………………….…..$ 168.05

Thank You!!!!!! Please use your envelope if you are going to one of the

other area churches. They are coming back to us. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Mass Attendance for January 3 & 4

5:30pm [372] 7:00am [158] 9:15am [234]

Precious Blood Church - Mass Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 8:00am

Saturday - 4:00pm

Sunday - 8:00am & 10:30am

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St. Mary Preschool

Back in November, we held a food drive. In addition

to bringing in canned goods and non-perishable items,

students also brought in various birthday supplies. Now that

the holidays are over, we have more time to finish this part of

our service project. Year 2 students decorated birthday cards,

which turned out just beautiful! Year 1 students helped to

pack up individual birthday bags! Each bag contained a birth-

day card, cake mix, icing, sprinkles and candles. I will be de-

livering all of the birthday bags to our community food bank

this week. We hope to make many birthdays brighter this

year!!

Ms. Lauren

2015 Irish Sweepstake Winners for January 11

Congratulations to our $100.00 winners,

Cathy and Kevin Bartley.

The Ireland K of C would like to thank everyone for their

donation of used eye glasses. Your generosity is greatly ap-

preciated.

The 2015 Holy Trinity HOOT will be Saturday, January 31, at

KlubHaus 61. Doors open at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:30pm.

The evening includes dinner, music, cash bar and lively auctions

for one-of-a-kind and priceless items. All proceeds benefit

Holy Trinity Catholic School - remember, this does include

our preschool here at St. Mary. Tickets on sale at St Joseph

Parish Center and are $30 each.

As we Celebrate Saint Meinrad Sunday this weekend, I must express that I have always admired how Saint Meinrad continues to move forward in its commitment to quality academic and spiritual formation programs for priests, permanent deacons and lay ministers. This commitment has allowed them to not only survive but also thrive during the past 150 years.

Our Diocese and our parishes benefit from the training Saint Meinrad provides for Priests, Deacons and the laity. Fr. Jeff, Deacon Jerry, Deacon John and I received our training at Saint Meinrad. Several of our young people have attended the annual leadership confer-ence, One Bread One Cup. On both a local and parish level it is clear Saint Meinrad has made lasting positive affects. I will be forever grateful to the formation and continued support that I receive from all on that “Holy Hill”. Fr. Jeff continues to be formed through the efforts of the Institute of Priests and Presbyterates at Saint Meinrad.

Saint Meinrad continues to serve not only this area but the whole world. This year over 160 seminarians are enrolled at Saint Meinrad preparing for Priesthood. That is one of the largest enrolments in years. God is answering our prayers for priests.

I encourage you to think about helping Saint Meinrad as they continue to serve the Church in preparing others to be leaders. Please keep Saint Meinrad in your prayers, visit Saint Meinrad, and if you can please support them in their ministry. We all benefit from their work in preparing the laity, Deacons and Priests.

In Christ, Fr. Gary

Kevin Lents will be speaking about “The Privilege and Obliga-

tion of Being Catholic” on Sunday, January 18, 7:00-8:00pm at

Holy Family Fellowship Hall. There is no cost to attend. You

will have the opportunity to buy Kevin’s new book, “The

Language of Dissent” at the discounted price of $10. No regis-

tration required.

St. Mary Preschool Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser

Call the parish office if you’d be willing to donate something for

the bake sale! Items can be left whole or cut and packaged into

individual servings. Baked goods would need to be brought to

St. Mary’s Community Center Cafeteria on Saturday, February 7

between 9:00am to noon. Thank you for your generosity!!

The Ireland K of C is sponsoring a Free Throw contest for all

kids ages 9 to 14. It will be held in the Ireland Elementary Gym

on January 25. Doors will open at noon with the contest starting

at 1:00pm. Call Kevin Schnaus at 631-5204 for more info.

CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish) is a great way for men and

women to grow in their Catholic Faith. The Women’s CRHP

will be held February 7 & 8 at Holy Family and the Men’s

CRHP will be here February 28 & March 1. For the upcoming

CRHP weekends, we are asking for volunteers to spend 1 hour

in Adoration at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Precious

Blood praying for all those participating in the CRHP retreat.

Sign up sheets are in the back of church.

The Ireland Historical Society will hold its first meeting of

2015 on Sunday, January 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the society building

on the corner James and Walnut in Ireland. This meeting will

feature the “Old Guys of Ireland”. Mike Schmitt will talk about

his idea and methods of building his vintage replica of Ireland as

well as answering any questions about the village. Tom Kellams

and Junie Himsel will give some of their recollections of the

1940 and 1950 eras. We also will have some of the oldest

Ireland area citizens give some memories of their own. Come

and learn more about Ireland and listen to the stories and history

of our area. Refreshments will be served. The public is always

welcome to attend.

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This Week’s Parish Events

Sunday [01/18]: St. Meinrad Weekend - Welcome Father Meinrad

Brune. You will be receiving a brochure and letter from Archabbot Justin describing the work of Saint Meinrad. Please respond as generously as you can. Second Collection for the Community Food Bank. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program

in the Parish Office at 8:30am. Children’s Liturgy of the Word for grades 1 and 2

during the 9:15am Mass. Sunday School during the 9:15am Mass for children

Preschool-Kindergarten in the Social Hall basement.

Monday [01/19]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am Quilting at 5:00pm in the Rectory basement. Servants of the Holy Spirit at 7:00pm in the Library. K of C 20/20 at 8:00pm.

Tuesday [01/20]: Choir Rehearsal at 6:30pm. Communion & Liberation at 6:30pm.

Wednesday [01/21]: Rosary at 11:30am in the church. All are welcome. Quilting noon to 4:00pm in the rectory basement. St Anne’s Sewing Room open 6:00pm in the rectory

basement. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. Religion Classes are 5:00-7:00pm for middle school &

grades 1-5 (that do not go to release time from Ireland Elementary) and 7:15-8:15pm for high school students.

Thursday [01/22]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting at 6:30pm.

Friday [01/23]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Upcoming Parish Events

January 25: Ireland K of C Free Throw Contest January 31: Ireland K of C 20/20 Party at the Ireland Sports-man Club. Doors open at 5:30pm with the meal at 7:00pm. Call John Wilz at 631-8543 for reservations. January 31: Holy Trinity HOOT. Evening of food, entertain-ment and auctions. February 1: Confirmation at 9:15am. February 7 & 8: Women’s CRHP at Holy Family. February 8: St. Mary Preschool Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser & Bake Sale in the Community Center Cafeteria 10:00am - noon. Tickets can be purchased in the parish office for $9. All funds raised will go toward standard operating costs for St. Mary Preschool as well as technology updates. February 12: St. Anne Meeting at 6:30pm. February 14, 15 & 16: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ). February 28 & March 1: Men’s CRHP here at St. Mary. March 6: World Day of Prayer, here, sponsored by St. Anne. March 15: Ireland K of C Spring BBQ April 25 & 26: First Communion June 13, 14 & 15: TEC June 22-26: Vacation Bible School

We welcome into the Family of God:

Jett David Sermersheim, child of Joshua and Brooke

(Erny) Sermersheim. Congratulations!!

Bosco

Wednesdays the Bosco House is open after school until 5:00pm

for dropping in (high school). Join us Wednesday nights for Bible

Storying at the Bosco House after Religious Ed from 8:30-

9:30pm each week (high school). Come check out this imagina-

tive way of reflecting on Scripture.

The Deanery Ski Trip is coming up on Sunday, February 8th.

We will meet at 7:45am at the Bosco House and return by

10:30pm. Cost is $35, which includes a group lesson. The trip is

for middle and high school youth, but parents and families are

welcome to join us. Registration forms went home through reli-

gion classes are due Thursday, February 5th at 10:00am.

The next Bosco Mixer is Friday, February 20th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

at the Bosco House. This is for all middle schoolers and is put on

by the high schoolers.

Registration for all 2015 trips is now open. This includes Cath-

olic Heart Work Camp, One Bread One Cup, NCYC, and a new

alternative Spring Break service trip to Bethlehem Farm in West

Virginia. Reserving your spot for any of these trips requires a

$100 deposit made out to St. John Bosco. For info on the trips,

contact Carley. Information will also be sent home through Reli-

gious Ed. Classes.

Carley Knapp cknapp@evdio.org or 812-481-2442 Save the Date

CRHP (CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH)

For all four Jasper area parishes!

Women’s Retreat ~ February 7 & 8, 2015 (at Holy Family Parish)

Men’s Retreat ~ February 28 & March 1, 2015 (here at St. Mary Parish)

Please pray about joining us!

Thank You!!

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Liturgical Ministers for January 24 & 25

Servers: 5:30 pm Craig Shepherd - Jared Englert 7:00 am Kaleb Stenftenagel - Kyle Stenftenagel 9:15 am Tyler Haskins - Jo Kemker

Extraordinary Ministers: 5:30 pm Julie Hopf - Michelle Kieffner - Betty Gehlhausen Audrey Wehr - Deb Brescher 7:00 am Tammy Sermersheim - Melinda Weidenbenner Marlene Goeppner - Jenny Hayes - Debbie Schmitt 9:15 am Brian Fleck - Gaylene Laubscher - Stan Heim Joyce Gehlhausen - Brian Gehlhausen Lectors: 5:30 pm Barb Hopf 7:00 am Carey Schmitt 9:15 am Michelle Renner

Lectors Website: http://lectorsproclaim.org (Year B) Ushers: 5:30 pm Scott & Kim Moeller 7:00 am Jerry & Doris Stratman 9:15 am Adam Hopf - John Wilz

Liturgy of the Word: 9:15 am Abby Truesdale Sunday School: 9:15 am Sunday School Library

There are open hours at the Divine Providence Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel located at Precious Blood Parish. These openings occur as follows:

Weekly Mondays at 8:00am Every other Saturday at 2:00am Once per month every third Saturday at 1:00am Every Thursday at 1:00am

Please help to fill an open hour in prayer at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to spend quiet time in prayer. If you would like to make a commitment of time in prayer, call 812-630-8382 or send your request to dp@adorationmanager.com.

Homemade Wine Tasting and Cheese Party, Saturday,

March 28, 6:00 to 10:00pm, at the Jasper Outdoor Rec. Tick-

ets are $30 per person and available at the Chicken Place,

Leinenbach Tire, Hair Care Center or any St. Patrick’s Cele-

bration Committee Member. Wine furnished by The Irish

Wine Makers. Proceeds benefit the St. Patrick’s Celebration,

Inc. Must be 21 and over to attend.

Holy Trinity Catholic School

“Come to learn. Go forth to serve.

Trust in Divine Providence.”

Our Staff Shares:

What Catholic education means to me:

“As a parent of a student who attended our school, I was amazed

at how much my child has learned, especially about our faith. I

have learned many things from my child .”