Monday 8:00—4:00 Tuesday 8:00—4:00

Wednesday 8:00—4:00 Thursday 8:00—4:00

Friday 8:00—4:00

Mass Times Office Hours: St. Joseph (Parish Central Office)

Pastor: Fr. Crispine Adongo — cadongo@evdio.org Deacon: Jim Woebkenberg—jwoebkenberg@evdio.org Business Mgr. SJ: Devin Carpenter—dcarpenter@evdio.org Admin./Hispanic Ministry: Ana Perez—aperez@evdio.org

Admin. Asst: Angie Evans - aevans@evdio.org CRE: Marilyn Satkamp—msatkamp@evdio.org CRE: Stephanie Wollenmann—swollenmann@evdio.org

St. Joseph (Central Office) Mary, Help of Christians St. Nicholas P.O. Box 684 6827 E. CR 1930 N P.O. Box 351 Dale, IN 47523-0684 Dale, IN 47523 Santa Claus IN 47579-0351 Phone 937-2200 Phone 937-4326 Phone 937-2385 email: stjoedale@evdio.org email: maryhelp@evdio.org email: stjoedale@evdio.org

www.saintfrancisofassisi.net

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All Masses follow the guidelines and restric-tions set by the Governor and Bishop Siegel. Please wear your facemask, social distance,

& bring your hand sanitizer.

Tuesday: No Mass at St. Nicholas today

Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph

Thursday: 7:30 a.m. Mary Help of Christians

Friday: No Mass at St. Nicholas today

Saturday: 5:30 p.m. St. Nicholas

Sunday: 7:00 a.m. Mary Help of Christians 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph 11:00 a.m. (Spanish/Español) St. Joseph

St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Reconciliation by appointment during the pandemic

Dear Brothers and Sisters, If we wish to follow Christ and find salvation we must learn to carry our cross. This is what Jesus spoke to his disciples about today in the Gospel. What is our own experience of suffering like? What thoughts come to mind when we say the word, “cross”? Being a Christian is not easy. It involves a lot of sacrifice for the sake of the kingdom. There are moments when the weight of the cross pulls us down. Christ suffered greatly for our salvation; he paid for it by his blood. We must therefore trust in the Lord and follow him every day. There are so many activities happening in and around our parish. I consider myself blessed to be surrounded by so many people who are doing a lot here in the parish to keep it going and to make it a better place. We have so many faithful volunteers behind the seen that are doing so much, this includes sanitizing and fogging the church with the disinfectants after the services. We are called to enrich this com-munity by our love. Please if you have any idea or you want to do something for our parish; don’t hesitate to reach out to talk about how we can enhance your ideas. We are obligated to pass the faith to our children. This can only happen if we our-selves are stronger in our faith and share it. We continue to pray for the safety of our children at school, the teachers and the supporting staff. We remember also in prayers our leaders, both civil and church that the Holy Spirit may guide and strengthen them in their duties as they make the decision that affect the God’s children. I remain your brother in Christ Fr. Crispine Adongo

Parish meetings and large events will not be taking place for everyone's

safety. Join us in praying for an end to COVID-19.

VOCATIONS PRAYER CALENDAR

Pray daily for an increase in vocations to the

priesthood. Pray for the priests and seminarians of our diocese. Give thanks for their vocations.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The name of the LORD has become like fire burning in Jeremiah’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9). Psalm — My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading — Be transformed; renew your mind; discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2). Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will find them (Matthew 16:21-27). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Thursday: St. Gregory the Great Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary

St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests, bless all

priests with the strength and wisdom to follow God’s will. We also pray for all religious

leaders and clergy. Ken Dicus Jeff Sibrel Heillie Kniesiem Mario Jr. Rodriguez Pray For

THANK YOU!!!

Stewardship of Treasure - August 16th

Parish Families: 99 (out of 654)

Total Collection: $5,489.39

Thank you for your continued support!

SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT (540-604) September 3 Imagine, fourteen hundred years after death, boasting a best-selling CD! Yet outside the Church and within, Gregorian chant is enjoying a renaissance. Still, the timeless sacred music that bears his name is but part of Gregory’s legacy. Renouncing civic service for monastic life, Gregory’s administrative and diplomatic skills prompted continual summons from the cloister. Papal ambassador and advisor, he was eventually elected pope himself, renowned as a wise steward of the church’s material possessions, generous benefactor of the poor, sponsor of missionaries, and promotor of mo-nasticism.

Minister Schedule PLEASE WATCH FATHER CELEBRATE MASS ONLINE AT:

https://www.facebook.com/TheStFrancisOfAssisiParish/

(you do not need a facebook account to watch) Also please remember to send your tithe into the parish

office or drop it in the dropbox outside St. Joseph Parish Office

Mass Intentions Sunday Live YouTube Mass at 7:00am

Facebook Mass at 9:00am Sat. Aug 29 John ‘JD’ Dupont, Janice Mehne & Charles Meunier Sun. Aug. 30 (7am Bencie Nord Alberta & Othmar Begle Sun. Aug. 30 (9am) James Strobel, Elizabeth Kiszewski Sun. Aug. 30 (11am) St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Tue. Sept 1 NO Mass Today

Wed. Sept 2 Rosemary Becher

Thur. Sept 3 Bernice, May & Helen Miley

Fri. Sept 4 No Mass Today

Sat. Sept 5 Frank Radke, Charles Meunier Sun. Sept 6 (7am) Annie Gunselman & Philomena Gogel, Othmar & Alberta Begle

Sun. Sept 6 (9am) James A. Strobel, Jean Wahl Sun. Sept 6 (11am) St. Francis of Assisi Parish

When there is a funeral, the weekday Mass will be cancelled for that day. Please call the office to reschedule

your Mass intention.

Father Sherry grew up in Holy Angels Parish in Aurora, Illinois, and attended St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana and St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota. Ordained in 1966 as a priest for the Diocese of Rockford he earned a Mas-ters in Religious Education in 1975 from Loyola University in Chicago and a Doctor of Ministry in 1985 from St. Mary’s of the Lake University in Illinois. We thank Father Robert N. Sherry of the Cross Catholic Outreach for speaking on be-half of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Central and South America.

For additional information visit us online at www.saintfrancisofassisi.net

Community News

If you or anyone in your family has recently tested positive for COVID-19 after attending one of our

Masses or parish events, please call the parish of-fice so we can let the community know. Your name

will not be shared. 812-937-2200

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Religion Ed Classes Grades 1-8, Encounter and Confirmation will begin Wednesday, Sept. 16th. Registrations will be mailed to the families next week. Questions please contact CRE: Marilyn Satkamp— msatkamp@evdio.org CRE: Stephanie Wollenmann— swollenmann@evdio.org

Faith Formation

What: PATRIOTIC ROSARY Where: Holy Family Church When: Sunday, September 6th at 7:00pm ET

Join us as we pray a beautiful rosary for our country with prayers from our founding fathers and patriotic songs sung between decades of the Rosary. Contact: Diane Verkamp @ 812-482-3076

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION For membership in The Bruté Society, a person(s) should possess these minimum qualities and characteristics: 1. A lifestyle that is in harmony with the teaching of the Catholic Church.

2. An exceptional commitment to the principles of good stewardship. This is usually shown over a period of time through selfless giving time, talent, and/or treasure to the life and work of the parish. 3. An individual or couple whom parishioners would be proud to have represent their parish by being accepted as members of the Bruté Society.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH PAST RECIPIENTS FROM OUR THREE CHURCHES: (✝) indicates deceased)

Mary, Help of Christians Church 1990 Louis✝and Bernida Jochim✝ 2004 William✝and Roberta Jochim 1991 Andrew✝and Pauline Kern✝ 2005 Ray and Sylvia Kern 1992 Charles Pund 2006 Andrew and Philomena Gogel ✝ 1995 Cletus✝and Florence Rexing 2007 John and Charlene Kern 1996 Sylvan Meyer✝and Kathryn Meyer✝ 2008 Velma Grundhoefer✝ 1997 Robert✝and Toni Gogel 2009 Bernie✝and Joyce Stallman 1998 Paul✝and Mildred Taylor✝ 2010 Christine Schlachter 1999 Virginia Mehling✝ 2011 Bruce and Marilyn Satkamp 2000 Albert and Mary Louise Gogel✝ 2012 Annette Truax✝ 2001 Adam✝and Delores Gries✝ 2013 Kenneth and Luanna Wessel 2002 Carl✝and Francis Gogel 2014 Dan and Dona Hayden 2003 Rose Pund and David Kern 2015 Dick and Elaine Mohr St. Joseph Church 1991 Tony and Anastasia Kern 2004 Rick and Jenifer James 1992 Judy Roos✝ 2005 No Nominations Turned In 1993 Ed✝and Betty Hollander✝ 2006 Dave and Sandy Fritz 1994 Bernie Boyer✝ 2007 Jack and Sandy Troth 1995 Paul and Janet Dauby 2008 Mary Fischer 1996 John and Marilyn Payne✝ 2009 Richard Betz 1997 Elmer Jochim✝ 2010 Mary Ann Kaetzel 1998 Leander✝and EdnaTempel ✝ 2011 Herb✝and Sandy Dilger 1999 Dave and Donna Milner✝ 2012 Pam Moesner 2000 Ron and Ridy Schaefer 2013 Pat and Fred✝Crews 2001 Nora Weber✝ 2014 Mark and Karen Lubbehusen 2002 Jerry and Ruth Schaefer 2015 Ray and Mary Striegel 2003 Peggy Nord✝ St. Nicholas Church 1995 Patricia Koch 2006 Bob and LaVerne Grundhoefer 1996 John and Stella Bennett 2007 Terry and Lori Tischendorf 1997 Firmina Young 2008 Jim and Lois Martin 1998 Barbara Schaefer 2009 Lee and Nancy✝Ringeman 1999 Jeff and Sarah Blackwell 2010 Ralph and Laura Langen Family 2000 Mark and Pat Evans 2011 Brian and Tina Gehlhausen 2001 Denis✝and Lauretta Prechtel 2012 Terry and Francie Wagner 2002 Ed✝and Faye Hagedorn 2013 Joanie Cassell 2003 Sister Elaine Knapp✝ 2014 Richard Kempa 2004 Dan✝ and Dottie Keefe 2015 Ann Moore 2005 Mike and Patti Koch St. Francis of Assisi Parish 2016 Ron and Mary Balbach Roger and Maureen Kern 2017 Robert and Annie Oxley Beverly and Dan Turnock 2018 Amelia and Alfonso Marmolejo Sheryl & Ron Pund 2019 Awards not given in 2019 **Ordained clergy and religious are not eligible.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Simon Bruté Award The Simon Bruté Award is given to an individual or a couple who have committed and dedicated their lives toward a stewardship model to the parish. The Mass and award ceremony is currently scheduled for November but that may change due to the coronavirus. At that time, people from almost every parish in the diocese are recognized for unselfishly giving of their time, talent and treasure to make their parish and world a better place. You are invited to nominate a fellow parishioner to receive this honor. St. Francis of Assisi Parish will give two awards this year. Write the name of the person or couple you wish to nominate in the blank below and state why you think they deserve this award. For example, how do they use their gifts of time, talent and treasure for the parish? Please sign your name, fold and put it in the weekend collection basket or you may mail or drop off at the parish office. Past nominees are listed on the back of this form. They cannot be nominated again. Nominations need to be turned in no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2020. I nominate __________________________________________________________________ Because ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Signed: _____________________________________________________________________ (Attach a separate sheet of paper if you need more space)

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