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 …………………………………………………......jerbacher@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

Martha Schmitt, PCL, Ext. 45……......mjschmitt@evdio.org

Charlene Sermersheim, Music…..………..…….812-482-7837

Annette Weidenbenner, Cleaning ………..…..812-630-7870

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, 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, Stacy Weisman..812-634-2604

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 in Ordinary Time - January 26, 2020

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 at 6:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 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.

Homebound Parishioners: Communion calls are made on Tuesday mornings to parishioners’ homes. Call the parish office if you would like a visit from our Eucharistic Minister.

Mass Intentions

Sat-Jan 25 4:30 pm Glen Fleck Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Sun-Jan 26 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00 am Adam Seger & Lee Goeppner

Tues-Jan 28 10:00 am Paul Burch (St. Charles Health Campus)

6:00 pm Robert Schnaus Wed-Jan 29 7:30 am Ralph & Joyce Knust

Thurs-Jan 30 7:30 am Albert & Madeline Keusch Fri-Jan 31 7:30 am Frances Schuetter Sat-Feb 1 4:30 pm Robert Terwiske Family Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Sun-Feb 2 7:00 am Ray & Anna Mae Gunselman 10:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish

Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their Birthday Jan 25 to Jan 31:

Jan 25: Mary Ann Bachman, Joshua Hardin, Nicholas Hillyard, Amanda Hochgesang, Jake Renner, Kurt Renner, Steve Scherle, Ally Wigand, Kathy Ziliak

Jan 26: Bonnie Bowlin, Danny Brescher, Karen Fromme, Staci Hanselman, Jeff Hopf, Natalie Hopf, Joe Jerger, Tim Keusch, Charlotte Kreilein, Ashley Sander, Amy Sermersheim, Tyler Stemle, Allan Voegerl

Jan 27: Brendan Bonifer, Silas Brescher, Jill Bromm, Jason Erny, Jennifer Hohl, Alan Matheis, Rodney Mehringer, Kevin Schnaus, Greg Schroeder, Zoe Zehr

Jan 28: Brian Borden, Jared Epple, Becky Keller, Brynlee Poteet, Donna Schwenk, Roger Schwenk, Christina Wagner, Julie Wininger

Jan 29: Linda Harris, Halli Leinenbach, Scott Schnarr, Cheryl Sermersheim, Mackenzie Wehr, Scott Wigand

Jan 30: Bryce Beier, Adrienne Mehringer, Kyle Neukam, Scott Yarbrough

Jan 31: Judith Clark, Dodie Hopf, Kadie Krieg, Taylor Lamey, Evan Mehringer, Bennett Schmitt, Madelynn Steffen, Kaitlyn Stenftenagel, Mason Wilz

75th Anniversary Prayer of Diocese of Evansville

Almighty, ever-living God, in your goodness, you sent your only

Son to bring salvation to all people through your Church.

For seventy-five years, your sons and daughters in the Diocese of

Evansville have strived to live as a community of faith, hope and

charity, rooted in Christ.

Pour forth your Holy Spirit on this local Church, that we may

continue the saving work of Jesus Christ through Word,

Sacrament, and Service.

May everything we do, both now and in the years to come, be for

your glory and for the sanctification of all.

We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Lord

yesterday, today and forever. Amen

Holy Mary, Mother of God - Pray for us.

Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $14,000.00 Collection for the weekend of January 18 & 19

Weekend Collection…………………………...……..……...$ 10,116.50 Average Electronic Weekly Giving for January.…..$ 4,790.75 Total Collection…………………..……………………...………$ 14,907.25 Over.…………………………………………………………………..$ 907.25

Year-To-Date-Budget (7-1-19 to current)…..……….$ 406,000.00 Year-To-Date-Total..……………………….………………….$ 360,917.42 Year-To-Date-Difference………….…………………………$ (45,082.58)

Community Food Bank Collection……………………….$ 1,102.00

Campaign Goal………………….……………………………....$ 6,000,000.00 Amount in Pledges (as of 01-20-20)…………………...$ 5,587,283.16 Cash Collected to date (as of 01-20-20)……......…..$ 5,098,906.48

Thank You!!

Mass Attendance for the Weekend of January 18 & 19

4:30pm [331] 7:00am [220] 10:00am [294]

You can do your tithing electronic. This can be by electronic check payment from your bank or by ACH through the parish office.

Sign-up For St. Mary Pictorial Directory

Be sure and sign up for our upcoming parish directory

- January 27, 28, 31 and February 1. Everyone

taking pictures will receive a free 8x10 and picture directory.

Any additional pictures you purchase, St. Mary Parish will get a

percentage that we will put in the new church fund. Pictures taken

in the Community Center. You can sign up online by going to:

ucdir.com

Photography Appointment scheduling

Church code: IN1602

Church password: photos

Call the parish office for more information.

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

January 29: Youth Night, 8:30-9:30pm, high school at the Bosco

House and middle school at the Ministry House.

Middle School Retreat at Gasper River, March 20-23.

Bosco Scholarship for high school seniors is open. Applications

can be found on the Bosco website.

Bosco is using the free app “Remind” to keep families in the loop

regarding middle and high school youth events.

TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is a three-day experience for young

people who are searching for goals, acceptance, meaning, and for

community. Adults are also welcome and encouraged to attend as

they increase our witness to our faith while experiencing their own

encounter with Christ. You can find an application and more info at

http://www.switec.org/. The next weekend is here at St. Mary on

February 15-17, 2020.

Memorial Donations

Bereavement Meal $ 618.75

Building Fund $ 1,457.00

Cemetery Fund $ 330.00

Msgr Carl Shetler Endowment $ 120.00

St Mary Endowment $ 70.00

In Memory of:

Larry Bennett, Charlie Durcholz, Sylvester Erny, Gerald Hief,

Larry Hochgesang, Linda Schmett, Frank Schmitt, Pat Schmitt,

Dorothy Schnaus, Servants of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group

2020 St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction Award

The purpose of the Saint Maria Groetti Youth Distinction is to

recognize adolescents for their outstanding contribution to the life,

mission, and ministry provided to their family, parish, school and

community. The distinction is celebrated at a local church at the

Celebration of a youth Mass.

Any high school student who actively lives out his/her Catholic

faith is eligible to receive this distinction. It is recommended that a

parish honor Juniors or Seniors. St. Mary Parish can nominate 2 of

our youth to receive this award. Remember, they must live out their

faith and be involved in the parish.

Please send your nomination to mjschmitt@evdio.org by February

10. Candidates and families will be invited to the March 15 Mass

and ceremony at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville.

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As Catholics, we are called to witness to one another the amazing

things God has done for us. The Welcome (previously known as

CRHP - Christ Renews His Parish) process allows us to do just that -

take a break from our busy lives, share our faith with others, and get to

know God through His works. This is a 2 day, overnight retreat be-

ginning Saturday morning and ending Sunday afternoon. There is no

cost to the participant - this retreat is a gift from the Catholic parishes

in Ireland and Jasper. Mark your calendars! The women’s weekend

will be February 8 & 9 and the men’s is March 7 & 8. Sign up sheets

will be in the back of church soon.

Holy Trinity Catholic School-2020 Jeep Wrangler Raffle

Holy Trinity is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2020

Jeep Wrangler. Tickets are $25 limited to 7500 tickets. Raffle

ticket forms can be found in the back of church. Proceeds from

this raffle will help support our efforts of making Catholic educa-

tion in Dubois County affordable for all. Call 812-482-4461 or

email holytrinity@evdio.org for more information.

St Anne’s Meeting: February 11, 2020 at 6:30pm. Guest Speaker

Jenny Weyer will do a presentation about “Transforming Hope”

and how their ministry is helping women to find a better way of life.

Snacks will be served.

Clean Comedy Matinee at the Ireland Historical Society at 1:30pm

on Sunday, January 26 featuring Clint Hall winner of the “Clean

Comedy Challenge” that was held in Nashville Tennessee in 2019.

The society is holding this Open House Event in appreciation of our

members and the public’s support. Come and bring a friend -

refreshments will be served.

Ireland K of C Free Throw Contest will be held on January

26. Doors open at noon with the contest starting at 1:00pm.

Ages 9-14 are invited - Ireland Elementary Gym.

Liturgical Ministers for February 1 & 2

Servers:

4:30 pm Landon Fleck - Tyler Sinnott 7:00 am Ryan Leuck - Kylie Leuck 10:00 am Claire Witte - Kate Yarbrough

Extraordinary Ministers:

4:30 pm Brian Fleck - Betty Gehlhausen - Ruth Small Michelle Kieffner - Jesse Backman 7:00 am Annette Weidenbenner - Jenny Hayes Susan Oeding - Robin Fromme - Cheryl Fromme 10:00 am Gina Scherle - Larry Goeppner Sharon James - Beth Gentry

Lectors:

4:30 pm Michelle Renner 7:00 am Brian Seibert 10:00 am Katie Schuck

Ushers:

4:30 pm Scott & Kim Moeller 7:00 am Doug Scherle - Larry Vollmer 10:00 am Ted Keusch - Brad Leinenbach

Sunday School: 10:00 am Lauren Emerson

This Week’s Parish Events Saturday [01/25]:

Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm. Sunday [01/26]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am. Rosary

prayed before the 10:00am Mass. All welcome. Sunday School in the basement of the Social Hall during

the 10:00am Mass. Monday [01/27]:

Quilting at 5:00pm in the Rectory basement. Ireland K of C Meeting at 8:00pm.

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 [01/28]: Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. Parish Council/Finance Meeting at 6:30pm. Wednesday [01/29]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Rosary at 11:30am in church. Everyone is welcome. Quilting at noon to 4:00pm.

Religion Class for middle school 6:00-7:00pm and high school 7:15-8:15pm. St. Anne’s Sewing 6:00pm in the rectory basement. Thursday [01/30]:

Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Friday [01/31]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Saturday [02/01]:

Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Sunday [02/02]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am, Rosary

prayed before the 10:00am Mass. All are welcome.

Catholic Diocese of Evansville Matt Miller, Office of Worship

January 8, 2020

There have been several questions regarding influenza season and any actions that need to be taken regarding the potential for spreading the disease at Mass. Here is our current position as well as some suggestions/best practices:

If you are feeling ill, you should not receive from the

chalice, or even stay home to avoid spreading disease.

If you are uncomfortable or concerned about the spread

of disease, you do not have to receive from the chalice, nor should you feel obligated to shake hands at the “Sign of Peace”.

Stay home if you are sick

Upcoming Parish Events

January 26: Ireland K of C Free Throw Contest, Ireland Elemen-tary School. Doors open at noon - contest starts at 1:00pm. January 27: Ireland K of C Meeting at 8:00pm. January 28: Parish Council/Finance Committee Meeting 6:30pm February 1: St. Mary Parishioners cook and serve the Community Meal. February 7: First Friday Confessions and Mass. Join fellow pa-rishioners at the “Rock Bar and Grill” for breakfast & conversation. February 8 & 9: Women’s Welcome (former CRHP) at St. Joseph Parish Center February 11: St. Anne Meeting at 6:30pm with guest speaker Jenny Weyer. Snacks will be served. February 15-17: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) here at St. Mary. March 7 & 8: Men’s Welcome (former CRHP) at St Joseph Parish Center

“Our journey of Faith begins in Baptism”

We welcome into the Family of God:

Calan Raymond Thomas and Camden Jerome Thomas,

children of Matthew and Casey (Sermersheim) Thomas.

Congratulations!!

January 19, $100 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle Winners

is Mark & Diane Brescher.

Congratulations

Our prayers and sympathy to the family Craig

Heim who passed away January 16. May they be

comforted by our prayers.

January Area Events

26 & 27: Parish Mission: The Fullness of Purpose. January 26

at St. Raphael Campus at 6:30pm & January 27 at St Celestine

Church at 6:30pm. Dynamic speaker and author Ken Yasinski

will be leading this 2 day parish mission.

30: Holy Trinity annual Come and See 5:00-7:00pm

31-Feb 2: St. Benedict’s Women’s Retreat at the Sarto Retreat

Center. For more information call 812-425-3369 or email

cathedral@evdio.org.

February Area Events

8 & 9: Women’s Welcome (formerly CRHP) at St. Joseph Par-

ish Center, Jasper. A sign up sheet is in the back of church.

9: K of C #14659 Pancake Breakfast at St. John the Evangelist

Daylight Dr, Evansville. Proceeds from the breakfast will go to

the Father Dydier House of Discernment.

Men’s Welcome, March 7 & 8, held at St. Joseph Parish Center,

Jasper. The Welcome (previously known as CRHP) allows you

to take a break from your busy lives, share you faith with others

and get to know God through His Works. Sign up sheets are in

the back of church.

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 generosity.

5K Irish Trot will be Saturday, March 14 at 8:00am. Registra-

tion forms are available at Spuds and online: stpatsirelandin.com.

Contact Andrea Stenftenagel at 812-630-2778 or Allison Moorman at

812-639-8158 if you have questions or need more information.

Precious Blood Parish will be hosting a Women’s Retreat, “You’re

Worth It!”. The retreat will be held on Saturday, March 7, 8:00am to

2:30pm. Catholic author, Danielle Bean, will walk with you along-

side the women of the Gospels and explore what it means to be fully

loved by Jesus. Cost is $25 (includes lunch). More info and registra-

tion forms can be found at preciousbloodjasperin.org or email Bonnie

Meadows at bmeadows@evdio.org. Registration forms and event fee

must be received by February 12. The retreat is limited to the first

125 women.

Divine Providence Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Hours

that are currently open:

*Fridays 1:00-2:00am

*1st, 3rd, & 4th Fridays 3:00-4:00am

*Fridays 8:00-9:00pm

1st Saturday 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesdays 2:00-3:00am

5th Monday 1:00-2:00am

For information email dp@adorationmanager.com 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. The rest will remain

open.