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

Altar Server Trainer, Stan Vollmer……………..812-630-2990

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, Patty Sermersheim ………………………………………………………………....812-630-5967

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

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 23, 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 Mass at 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Mass & Ashes at 7:00am & 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Ashes Only 11:30am-12:30pm Thursday and Friday Masses 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.

Mass Intentions

Sat-Feb 22 4:30 pm Othmar & Elizabeth Schmitt & Glen & Cora Fleck Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Sun-Feb 23 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00 am Vic, Pat & David Bohnenkamper Tues-Feb 25 10:00 am Charles Jerger Family (St. Charles

Nursing Facility)

6:00 pm Ken Schwenk & Angie Weidenbenner

Ash Wednesday Wed-Feb 26 7:00 am Ralph & Mary Louise Lentz 11:30 am-12:30pm Ashes Only - No Mass 6:00 pm Gene Betz

Thurs-Feb 27 7:30 am Ann Otto Family Fri-Feb 28 7:30 am Gary Schmitt

Sat-Feb 29 4:30 pm Members of St. Mary Parish Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Sun-March 1 7:00 am Frank & Mary Lou Hohl 10:00 am Leo & Louise Heim Family

*We will need help for the Ash Wednesday Masses. If you can be a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Sacristan or Server and can help at the 7:00am Mass or the 6:00pm Mass, please call the parish office to volunteer.

**Serving “to go fish sandwich, drink and snack” during the 11:30am-12:30pm Ashes. If you can help with the fish sandwich-es, 11:00am to 1:00pm call the parish office to volunteer. We will need help fixing and serving.

Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their Birthday Feb 22 to Feb 28:

Feb 22: Jace Brescher, Kelly Diedrich, John Dudenhoeffer, Jordan Hartley, James Howe, Gene Mehringer, Vic Mehringer, Clint Renner, Tom Schum, Shari Weidenbenner

Feb 23: Kevin Bayer, Phil Bonifer, Allan Hentrup, Grant Mehringer, Paul Schwartz, Mallory Schwenk, John Wendholt, Marc Wigand

Feb 24: Jed Elkins, Zachary McCain, Joe Mehringer, Jeffry Whitson

Feb 25: Claire Bueltel, Stacey Crawford, Mason Herzog, Chase Linette, Kenzie Miller, Beckette Vogler

Feb 26: Jeff Dupps, Angie Schwenk, Paige Werner

Feb 27: Barb Bleemel, Kaly Brown, Kyle Kendall, Lillian Murry, Karin Seibert, Ranzi Stoelting, Cindy Vogt

Feb 28: Greg Greive, Mia Hulsman, Irma Kinder, Brad Leinenbach, Ethan Lents, Kent Peter, Alexis Schuetter, Barb Weisman, Kylie Wolf

Congratulations!

If your name was omitted or we have the incorrect date, please call

the parish office so we can get our records updated. Also, if your son

or daughter has moved from this area or are back in the area, call and

let us know that too. Helps to keep everything up to date. Thanks!

Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $14,000.00 Collection for the weekend of February 15 & 16

Weekend Collection…………………………...……..……….$ 9,267.50 Average Electronic Weekly Giving for February.….$ 4,788.25 Children’s Collection……………………………………………$ 7.00 Total Collection…………………..……………………...………$ 14,062.75 Over..………………………………………………………………….$ 62.75

Year-To-Date-Budget (7-1-19 to current)…..……….$ 462,000.00 Year-To-Date-Total..……………………….………………….$ 416,870.24 Year-To-Date-Difference………….…………………………$ (45,129.76)

Community Food Bank/Meal Collection………………$ 1,200.00 Campaign Goal………………….…………………………….....$ 6,000,000.00 Amount in Pledges (as of 02-17-20)…………………....$ 5,587,283.16 Cash Collected to date (as of 02-17-20)……......…...$ 5,188,801.92

Thank You!!

Mass Attendance for the Weekend of February 15 & 16

4:30pm [269] 7:00am [187] 10:00am [215]

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

February 26: Youth Night, 8:30-9:30pm, high school at the Bosco

House and middle school at the Ministry House.

February 28: High School, Muffins at Midwest Café, 7:00am.

February 28: Middle School Youth Night, Jasper Bowling Alley

RSVP to boscoadmin@evdio.org.

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

Catholic Heart Work Camp registration is now open on the Bosco

website. Open to youth 8th grad and older. Check the website for

more information.

Bosco Scholarship for high school seniors is open. Applications

can be found on the Bosco website.

Prayers and well wishes to:

Benjamin Schmitt and Tamanna Ranadive who will

be married March 14.

Please keep them in your prayers!

Notice from the Catholic Diocese of Evansville

Diocesan Pastoral Council meets

The Diocese of Evansville’s newly reconstituted Diocesan Pastoral

Council had its first meeting on Feb. 1 at the Catholic Center in

Evansville. The DPC is an advisory group to Bishop Siegel, and is

made up of three lay members from each deanery and one repre-

sentative each from the priests, deacons, consecrated religious and

young adults of the diocese. This gathering served as an orientation

for the members.

Following Mass, Bishop Siegel opened the meeting by sharing his

vision for the DPC. The Bishop noted that the Council, like other

consultative bodies in the Diocese, is to bring together a broad

perspective on needs, concerns and plans that involve and impact

the whole diocese. Rather than discussing issues of a specific

parish, school, office or community, it will look to broader pastoral

trends and possible areas of initiative. For that reason, the members

of the Council represent a cross-section of the diocese, not just

geographically; it is a diverse group of men and women represent-

ing various age groups, backgrounds, vocations and professions.

During the meeting, Diocesan Vice-Chancellor Dominic Faraone

provided a presentation that explored the DPC Constitution and By

-Laws. Diocesan Chancellor and COO Tim McGuire followed with

a session reviewing the diocesan administrative and pastoral offic-

es, consultative bodies to the Bishop and diocesan activities.

The meeting concluded with some final comments from the Bish-

op, an opportunity for a Q&A, and recommendations for future

agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9.

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 begin-

ning 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 men’s is March 7 & 8.

Sign up sheets will be in the back of church soon.

There are about 850 children needing foster care in Vanderburgh

County alone. This is an extremely high number and there are not

enough families to meet this need. A group, Forevansville, has a

foster care initiate underway http://forevansville.org/fostercare and

the Diocese of Evansville has been invited to participate. Holy

Family Parish is hosting an informative evening to educate on

fostering and adoption that is open to the public. Please join us on

Tuesday, March 17 at Holy Family Parish, 950 Church Avenue,

Jasper. The doors open 6:30pm, with a presentation from 7:00-

8:15pm. No obligation, No commitment, No reservations. Togeth-

er, let’s flip the equation of kids waiting on adults to adults waiting

on kids.

St. Mary Parish will be taking orders for 14” unbaked

pizzas made by Monte’s Pizza in Ireland. Choose from

cheese, sausage, pepperoni and sausage and pepperoni.

Order forms can be found in the back of church or you

can call the parish office (812-482-7041) to place your order. Pizza

pickup will be Saturday, March 7, 3:00-9:30pm, cash or check only

(make check to Monte’s Pizza). Deadline for ordering pizza is February

26. All proceeds will go to our “Building For Our Future” campaign.

Divine Providence Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Hours

that are currently open:

*Fridays 1:00-2:00am

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

Wednesdays 2:00-3:00am

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.

St. Patrick’s Celebration - March 14 & 15

February 28: St. Paddy Whack (Rock/Paper/Scissors) at

8:00pm $5. Ages 21+ Craig Greulich 812-630-2659

March 7: Saturday - Deadline for photos for Tator Tot Photo Contest

ages 0-36 months. Entry fee $5. Contact Jessica Weisman 812-630-

9375

March 8: Little Miss and Mister Shamrock Pageant at 2:00pm. $3

admission. Entertainment by the Weyer Sisters and the Irish Dancer

Kathryn McCoy.

March 9: St. Patrick’s Home Lighting Contest. Contact Janet Schitter

812-630-4861 to enter.

March 14: 5K Irish Trot at 8:00am. Registration 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 ques-

tions or need more information.

Liturgical Ministers for February 29 & March 1

Servers:

4:30 pm Nick Buechlein - Logan Mundy 7:00 am Reece Fromme - Zachary Mehringer 10:00 am Ross Peter - Victor Peter

Extraordinary Ministers:

4:30 pm Jesse Bachman - Betty Gehlhausen - Ruth Small Jenny Hayes - Jill Weidenbenner 7:00 am Brian Gehlhausen - Annette Weidenbenner Phil Gogel - Cheryl Fromme - Julie Hopf 10:00 am Gina Scherle - Brian Fleck - Tammy Sermersheim Larry Goeppner - Michelle Kieffner

Lectors:

4:30 pm Steve Buechler 7:00 am Tonya Sander 10:00 am Jenny Clark

Ushers:

4:30 pm Alex & Missy Rodriguez 7:00 am Doug Scherle - Larry Vollmer 10:00 am Ted Keusch - Brad Leinenbach

Sunday School: 10:00 am Amanda Vogler

This Week’s Parish Events

Sunday [02/23]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am. Rosary

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

Hall Basement. Monday [02/24]:

Quilting at 5:00pm in the Rectory basement. Servants of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group at 7:00pm in

the Library. Ireland K of C Meeting at 8:00pm.

*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 [02/25]:

Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. Choir Practice at 6:30pm. New members welcome.

Parish Council/Finance Meeting at 6:30pm.

Wednesday - Ash Wednesday [02/26]: Catholics 18 to 59 years of age are obliged to fast on

Ash Wednesday. Catholics 14 years of age and up are obligated to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent.

Mass and Ashes at 7:00am. There will be a collection taken up for Eastern Europe. Ashes Only 11:30am to 12:30pm. When you stop for

ashes be sure and pick up a fish sandwich, snack and drink, 11:30am until sold out. Quilting at noon to 4:00pm. Mass and Ashes at 6:00pm. There will be a collection

taken up for Eastern Europe. No Religion Class - students are encouraged to attend

Mass with their family. St. Anne’s Sewing 6:00pm in the rectory basement.

Deadline to order pizza for our “Monte Pizza” fundraiser.

Thursday [02/27]:

Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Friday [02/28]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Catholics 14 years of age and up are obligated to abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent.

Saturday [02/29]:

Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm.

Sunday [03/01]:

Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am, Rosary prayed before the 10:00am Mass. All are welcome.

*Please return your final pledge card by March 1. Please try to help St. Mary Parish complete our $6 million

“Building for Our Future Campaign”. Letters were mailed on Monday, February 10.

Upcoming Parish Events

February 25: Parish Council/Finance Meeting at 6:30pm. February 26: Mass & Ashes 7:00am and 6:00pm February 26: 11:30am-12:30pm Ashes and a “to go fish sand-wich, snack and drink” until sold out. March 6: World Day of Prayer at 1:00pm at St. John’s Church, Boone Township. There will be a carpool from St. Mary Church Parking Lot at 12:30pm. Call Carol Schmitt for more information at 812-482-7951 or if you are interested in car pooling. March 6: St. Mary Fish Fry March 7 & 8: Men’s Welcome (former CRHP) at St Joseph Parish Center March 7: “Building For Our Future” Fundraiser pizza pickup at Monte’s in Ireland 3:00-9:30pm. March 11: “The Light is On” private confessions here at St. Mary Church 6:00-8:00pm. March 24: Parish Council/Finance Meeting at 6:30pm. March 29: St. Mary Parish Confirmation at 1:00pm. April 26: St. Mary Parish First Communion at Noon. April 30: American Red Cross/St. Anne Blood Drive in the Com-munity Center Cafeteria 2:00-7:00pm

“Our journey of Faith begins in Baptism”

We welcome into the Family of God:

Sage Isla Gress, child of Adam and Sara (Sowder) Gress.

Congratulations!!

February 16, $100 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle Winner

is Ronald Kraus.

Congratulations

February Area Events

28: Holy Trinity Catholic School Fish Fry, East Campus (Holy

Family Church) 4:30pm to sold out. $10 per plate - dine in,

drive-thru and carry-out will be available.

28: St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus, grilled salmon Lenten

dinner 4:00-7:00pm CT.

28: St. James Fish Fry, Haubstadt, 4:30-7:30pm CT.

March Area Events

1: Patriotic Rosary at Holy Family Church at 7:00pm. Rosary,

prayers, and songs.

4: Daughters of Isabella Jasper 140 Card Party at the Jasper

Moose Family Center. Doors open at 6:00pm.

6: World Day of Prayer at St. John’s Church Boone Township at

1:00pm. Call Carol Schmitt 812-482-7951 for information.

6: St. Joseph Church, Dale, Lenten Fish Fry, 4:00-7:00pm CT

7: Women’s Retreat, “You’re Worth It!” at Precious Blood,

8:00am to 2:30pm.

7: Faith Day at Holy Rosary Parish, Evansville, 9:00am -

12:30pm. Keynote speaker Fr. Guerric DeBona

7 & 8: Men’s Welcome (formerly CRHP) at St. Joseph Parish

Center, Jasper. The Welcome 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.

8 & 9: St. Mary Church, Huntingburg, Mercy Mission in church

beginning at 6:30pm. All are welcome.

13: Holy Trinity Catholic School Fish Fry, East Campus (Holy

Family Church) 4:30pm to sold out. $10 per plate - dine in,

drive-thru and carry-out will be available.

13: St. James Fish Fry, Haubstadt, 4:30-7:30pm

29: Lenten Penance Service at St. Ferdinand Church/Christ the

King Parish, Ferdinand at 4:00pm.

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Ideas for Lent

Attend Mass on the Weekends and add a daily weekday Mass

Do 40 days of home organization

Do not complain

Stop texting and driving

Stop rolling your eyes at your parents, kids, spouse, etc.

Stop being selfish - give away something every day, be it

money, time, or something you own.

Start apologizing when you are wrong

Sign up for an hour of Eucharistic Adoration

Do 40 acts of kindness

Help clean the pews after Mass - put up kneelers, pick up

trash, put bulletins back in the bulletin boxes

Clean your room without being asked

Stop driving over the speed limit

Be more polite - say please and thank you.

Do not take things for granted. Appreciate what God has

given you