Catholic Church of Jennings County St. Ann’s, St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s

Parish Office 629 Clay Street North Vernon, IN 47265 (812) 346-3604 phone (812) 346-3506 fax Website: ccjc3.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, 2016

CONTACT INFORMATION ●Pastor: Father Jerry Byrd (812) 352-6271 (direct office) Emergency (513) 403-1547 frbryd@stmarysnv.com

●Deacon: Deacon Larry French (812) 525-6568 (cell) ljosephfrench@yahoo.com

●Parish Office Staff: Sharlot Ertel (Administrative Asst.) (812) 592-4107 (cell) sharlot01@gmail.com

Courtney Seiwert (Pastoral Associate) (812) 552-4219 (cell) courtneyseiwert@gmail.com

●School Principal Lisa Vogel (812) 346-3445 (school office) lisav@stmarysnv.com

●School Secretary Natalie Messer (812) 346-3445 (school office) nataliem@stmarysnv.com

School Address 209 Washington Street, North Vernon, IN 47265

OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION ●Chapel of the Good Shepherd Open 24 hours a day Call (812) 346-4919 for chapel closing information

●St. Vincent dePaul 10 E. O & M Avenue, North Vernon, IN 47265 (812) 346-2576 Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-1pm

●Birthline Pregnancy Help Line (877) 734-2444

Mass Schedule and Intentions SM-Sat. November 5, 4:00 pm – Mick Byrd INCENSE *SA-Sat. November 5, 6:00 pm – CANCELLED SJ-Sun. November 6, 7:30 am – Bob Vogel SM-Sun. November 6, 10:30 am – Joann Anglin *SA-Sun. November 6, 12 noon – Members SA/SJ/SM SM-Tues. November 8, 6:00 pm – Dale Hauersperger SM-Wed. November 9, 8:30 am – Richard and Mary Lou Woods SA-Wed. November 9, 6:00 pm – Joann Anglin ↑Anointing of the Sick during mass SJ-Thurs. November 10, 6:30 am – Eugene Ebbing SJ-Fri. November 11, 6:30 am – Fr. Eisenman SM-Fri. November 11, 8:30 am – Elmalee Barr SM-Sat. November 12, 4:00 pm –Dec. Mbrs. Kirchner/Matern families SA-Sat. November 12, 6:00 pm – Members SA/SJ/SM SJ-Sun. November 13, 7:30 am – Michael E. O’Brien SM-Sun. November 13, 10:30 am – Golda Wilkerson INCENSE *Take Note – this is a change from the normal schedule

Reconciliation/Confessions Saturday 3:30 pm at St. Mary’s Saturday 5:30 pm at St. Ann’s Sunday 7:00 am at St. Joseph’s Sunday 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Tuesday 5:30 pm at St. Mary’s (when there is 6pm mass) Wednesday 5:30 pm at St. Ann’s (when there is 6pm mass)

Mercy Sunday – November 13, 2016 Exposition at 11:30am (following mass) with Confessions following until 12:45 pm with benediction at 1:00pm. Tri Parish Penance Service – December 1st 6:30 pm

Anointing of the Sick ●Emergency – Fr. Jerry Byrd (513) 403-1547 ●Anointing within mass – November 9th at St. Ann’s 6pm mass ●Call Fr. Jerry for the sacrament of Anointing at other times

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, 2016

SACRAMENTAL STATS-

Holy Mass Attendance for last weekend St. Mary’s 4:00PM- 232 St. Joseph’s 7:30AM- 175 St. Mary’s 10:30AM- 360 St. Ann’s 6:00PM- 106 TOTAL- 873

SACRIFICIAL GIFTS-

Giving for last weekend $911.00 St. Ann’s (weekly budget $1,470.00) Total Yearly Sunday Giving Budget $85,374.00 Year to date budget as of September 30th $21,343.44 Year to date actual as of September 30th $17,058.02 Shortage as of September 30th ($4,285.42) Giving for last weekend $1,690.00 St. Joseph’s (weekly budget $2,437.00) Total Yearly Sunday Giving Budget $135,969.00 Year to date budget as of September 30th $33,992.31 Year to date actual as of September 30th $29,340.33

Shortage as of September 30th ($4,651.98) Giving for last weekend $10,392.00 St. Mary’s (weekly budget $9,533.00) Total Yearly Sunday Giving Budget $531.899.00 Year to date budget as of September 30th $132,974.64 Year to date actual as of September 30th $116,004.00 Shortage as of September 30th ($16,970.64)

Calendar of Meetings and Activities Legion of Mary – November 12 ~ 9:00AM Various Groups and Ministries SM-SA K of C – November 7 ~ 7PM SJ K of C – November 15 ~ 8PM SM School Commission – TBA ~ 5:30PM (school library) SJ Rosary Society – November 15 ~ 6:30PM SM Physical Facilities – TBA~ 6:00PM Parish Council (PC) and Finance Committee (FC) Mtgs SA Finance Committee/Parish Council Mtg – Nov. 16 6:30pm SJ Finance Committee/Parish Council Mtg – TBA SM Finance Committee TBA SM Parish Council TBA Rest in Peace… ♦ Pray for the soul of Amelia Reagan. who had her Funeral Ceremony at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home on October 29th. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. St. Mary’s Altar Restoration Project Donations are still being accepted for the Altar Restoration Project at St. Mary’s. To date, there has been $12,170 donated. Project Cost is around $37,000. If you’d still like to donate, please mail or drop off your donation at the Parish Office. 2nd Collection THIS WEEKEND – November 5th/6th We will be taking up a 2nd Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). This will help provide a full range of pastoral ministries to those in the United States Armed Forces. It is imperative that the Catholic faithful who defend our religious freedom do not have to sacrifice theirs.

St. Ann’s 175th Anniversary Mass Sunday, November 6th – 12 noon The mass for St. Ann’s will be on November 6th at 12 noon with Cardinal Designate Archbishop Tobin as the celebrant. There will NOT be a 6pm Saturday evening mass on November 5th. St. Ann’s Turkey Shoot – Sunday, November 6th Chili and Vegetable Soup will be served after mass with Shoot to begin at 2:00 pm. St. Joseph’s Doughnuts and Coffee – Sunday, Nov. 6th Come and join us after the 7:30 am mass for doughnuts and coffee. Election Day Adoration – November 8th ~ 6am to 6pm We will have adoration in all three parishes on Tuesday, November 8th from 6am to 6pm. All adorers on the chapel schedule during these hours will go to St. Mary’s Church and be joined by others there. Please sign up on the sheets provided in the back of church. K of C Council #1631 Blood Drive – November 8th 2-7pm The Red Cross Blood Drive will be in the Parish Center on Tuesday, November 8th from 2pm to 7pm.

CRAFTY SATURDAY - November 12th Seven shows in one day: St. Mary’s Craftfest, Four Corners’ Craft Bazaar, Lord of Life Church, First Christian Church, Hayden Methodist, Homemakers and Nazarene Church. Go to all seven shows and get your card stamped at each one for a chance to win the big prize. Please visit the two craft bazaars hosted by St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s: ●Four Corners’ Craft Bazaar

WHEN: Saturday, November 12th 8am to 2pm WHERE: St. Joseph’s Parish Hall COST: $20 per 8 foot table

ᴥWe are in need of items such as jellies, jams, salsa, relishes, etc. and also handcrafted items for the Country Store. Call Kathy Maschino at 812-346-1683. ᴥThe ladies of the parish are asked to contribute two baked goods for the Bake Sale Table. THANK YOU! Contact Terri French for more information or to rent booth space at 812-346-3192. ●St. Mary’s Craftfest

WHEN: Saturday, November 12th 9am to 2pm WHERE: St. Mary’s Parish Center COST: $20 per 8 foot table

Contact Sharlot Ertel for more information or to rent booth space at 812-592-4107. We will be raffling off a dresser (donated by Nita Hicks) and beanbag boards and a rocking horse (donated by John Hall) K of C 4th Degree Soup Supper – Sat. November 12th Go over to St. Mary’s Parish Center after the 4pm mass and enjoy a great meal. It is a free will donation with the proceeds primarily going to support Seminarians. Fr. Jerry in Rome Fr. Jerry will be Rome from November 14th through November 23rd. He will be taking the following masses that were scheduled that week with him to say in Rome: Harold Brennan, Ann Monhaut, Dec. Mbrs. of Sylvester Vogel and Edith Carr families and Mike Leach. NOTE there will be not be weekday masses while Fr. is gone.

St. Joseph’s Rosary Society All Rosary Society members and any interested persons are invited to the November 15th meeting at 6pm at the St. Josephs Hall which will highlight the history of Saint Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Program in Indianapolis. Renee Hummel, Director of the program, will be in attendance to give a short history and answer any questions. Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference “Lions Breathing Fire” When: November 19th, 2016 Where: Indiana Convention Center Cost: $50 person until Nov. 7th - $55 after Nov. 7th Register on line at www.indianacatholicmen.com Come to the Table Soup Supper Fundraiser When: Saturday, November 19th, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Where: St. Mary’s Parish Center Free will donation for the soup. Winner of the log contest will be announce and all entries will be on display. “Thankful for Life” Feeling frazzled? Wondering how to entertain the kids AND get ready for Thanksgiving? JCHS for Life will watch them. What: Dinner, movies, crafts and lots of fun

Date: Wednesday, November 23rd Time: 3pm – 8pm Where: St. Mary’s Parish Center Who: Kindergarteners through 5th graders Cost: $10 per child(sibling discount 3 children for $25) Supervision will be provided by JCHS Teens for Life members. Permission slips are in the churches and in the parish office. Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk–November 24th 5K is on Thursdays, November 24th beginning at 8am. Cost is $25 or $15 for those 12 and under. You have to pre-register to get a t-shirt. Register at signmeup.com under St. Vincent De Paul Thanksgiving 5k Run/Walk OR look for registration forms in the back of church. Contact Erika Downs at edowns@jscs.org or call 812-528-6711 with questions. Proceeds go to St. Vincent dePaul. Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) The Cross is the Anchor of My Soul There are brochures in the back of all three parishes for women of the parishes wishing to attend the CRHP Retreat set for May 6 and 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s. It is a wonderful opportunity to grow spiritually and renew your relationship with Jesus. For more information contact Angel Skelton at 812-592-1164 or Mary Kilgore at 812-592-6974. Chapel of the Good Shepherd All chapel hours currently have at least one adorer. If you are interested in becoming an adorer, contact the parish office at 812-346-3604. Congratulations ♦To Thomas James Morris, son of Brad and Lindsey (Weber) Morris, who received the gift of baptism on October 30th at St. Mary’s. Thank you Thank you to Fr. Jerry, Deacon Larry, and the parish members for all the prayers, visits and cards during our mother’s illness and passing. Also thank you to the wonderful ladies who cooked the funeral dinner. Family of Eleanor Dorsett

FAITH FORMATION ●Bible Timeline Study – Week 12: November 6th Week 13: November 13th

When: Sundays 9:00 am to 10:15 am Where: St. Mary’s Parish Center ●Religious Education Catholic Church of Jennings County Classes Nov 6th, 13th, and 20th For: children ages 2 through 7th grade When: Sundays 8:30 am to 10:00 am Where: St. Joseph’s Parish Hall ●Frassati Youth Ministry next gathering November 5th For: 9th to 12th graders When: Saturdays after 6pm mass Where: St. Ann’s Rectory-The Frassati House ●RCIA will meet November 6th, 13th and 20th For: anyone interested in becoming Catholic When: Sundays 9:00am to 10:15 am Where: St. Mary’s Parish Center ●Confirmation – next session November 16th For: any 8th grader or older wishing to be confirmed When: Wednesdays after 6pm mass Where: St Ann’s Rectory United Catholic Appeal Goals for 2016 St. Ann’s $ 9,364.00 St. Joseph’s $17,852.00 St. Mary’s $34,747.00 The United Catholic Appeal has begun. ALL registered members of the three parishes should have received a pledge card in the mail.

●Please complete the card whether you intend to donate or not – PLEASE MARK YOUR CARD ACCORDINGLY. ●Mail your card to the Archdiocese in the envelope they provided in the mailing. ●If you cannot locate your card, additional cards are available in the back of all three parishes.

Reminder: UCA donations and pledges will go to the Archdiocese to help support Catholic education, seminarian formation, priest retirement, Catholic Charities, Pro-Life causes and Youth Ministry/Young Adult Ministry. The Parish Stewardship Card will be mailed separately to your home during Advent. Pray for those who need healing grace and comfort. Please pray for: Daniel Brown, Jacob Bower, Doris Juett, Jerry Genda, Jeri Diekhoff, Ray Mullins, Teresa Buchanan, Brian Taylor, Emily Ross, Cohen Morris, Wilma Abney, Jonah Kreutzjans, Rose Leake, Leo Speck, Robin Laudermilt, Helen Rogers, Irvin French, Jack Wickens, Charlie Graham, Rex Sanders, Mary Catherine Fox, Elizabeth McCauley, Agnes Matern, Steve Luedeman, Wanda Wernke, and Brent Fry

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