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DECEMBER 16TH & 17TH THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MINISTRIES FOR NEXT WEEKEND, December 23 & 24
ST. JOSEPH 5:30 pm
SERVERS: Volunteer N. Adams LECTOR: C. Schunemann MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:
B1 L. Burch C1 Volunteer C2 Volunteer
USHERS: J. Ferriell J. Fessel J. Mattingly S. Priest
ST. JOSEPH 9:00am
SERVERS: J. Pfeiffer C. Coffman LECTOR: J. Pfeiffer MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:
B1 J. Schilmiller B3 J. Shireman
C1 D. Schilmiller C2 M. LaMure
C3 P. Karnes USHERS: J. Brown B. Johnson B. Johnson S. Johnson
ST. JOSEPH 11:30 am
SERVERS: T. Schreck Z. Schreck LECTOR: J. Schreck F. Laaz MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:
B1 P. Thompson
C1 W. Chinn C2 Volunteer
USHERS: J. Brann D. Canseco L. Gonzales J. Paz MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD:
SERVERS: A. Tyree N. Ehnle LECTOR: J. Jones MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:
S. Hauswald D. Hauswald
OFFERTORY: R. Deatrick family ST. PETER:
SERVERS: Slotten Spindler LECTOR: S. Babcock MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION
E. Turner S. Fessel
J. Kingsley
PREP OF ALTAR: T. Crask E. Turner
MINISTRY LISTS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE
SCRIPTURE FOR NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
1st Reading – 2 Sam. 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; 2nd Reading – Romans 16:25-27 Gospel – Luke 1:26-38
STEWARDSHIP FOR DECEMBER 10, 2017 St. Joseph $10,045.70
St. Peter $1,452.00
Most Precious Blood $822.00
TOTAL UNCOLLECTED PLEDGES FOR ST. JOSEPH CHURCH PROJECT
$11,780.00
YTD MONTH-END REPORT
YTD Income Thru 11/30
YTD Exp. Thru 11/30
YTD Net
St. Joseph $216,387.58 $205,540.45 $10,847.13 St. Peter $24,702.91 $22,280.83 $2,422.08
Most Precious Blood $23,125.04 $21,983.74 $1,141.30
St. Vincent DePaul for November: Income - $3,745; Expenses - $2,904.11; Present Balance - $11,842.66. The Catholic Community was able to help 14 families with in-kind, utilities, rent and food.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 RCIA-10:00-11:30 am in Fr. Pius Room Hispanic Bible Study–10:15-11:15 am in Old Library Las Posadas-4:00-8:00 pm in PH Café Youth Event-6:00-8:00 pm in Youth Room
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 Eucharistic Adoration-8:00 am-8:00 pm in Church Confessions 11:00 am-12:00 noon Mass 12:00 PM- For Families Confessions-5:00-6:00 pm ABLAZE: Adoration Hour of Power-7:00-8:00 pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Ukulele lessons-3:00-3:30 pm in PH Blue Room Bilingual Choir Practice–7:00-8:30 pm at St. Joseph
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Quilting-9:00 am-3:00 pm Ukulele lessons-3:00-3:30 pm in PH Blue Room Praise Kidz-6:00-6:45 pm in Hillman Room Ball practice-6:00-7:00 pm in PH Main Preparing Decorations for St. Joe-7:00-8:00 pm
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Scola-6:15-7:00 pm in Church Choir Practice-7:00-8:00 pm in Church
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 Decorating at St. Joseph-9:00 -10:00 am Ballet-10:00-10:45 am in PH Blue Room
PLEASE VOLUNTEER: We are asking ministers
for mass to volunteer for any of our Christmas Eve
and Christmas morning mass ministries. Carter
Coffman and Evan Casabella have volunteered to
serve at the Christmas Eve 5:30 pm mass. Thank you.
Lisa Whitaker, Director; Angela de Krieger, Program Assistant
(Interim); Parish Office #: 812.738.2759 [email protected]
[email protected] Faith Formation-Youth Ministry Website: cc-faith.org
Facebook pages: CC-Youth & CC-Faith (Like us!)
Know + Love + Serve Advent Prayer Buddy – Please remember to continue to pray for
your Advent buddy and their intentions during this season of Advent. If possible, let them know you are praying for them at some point, either now or later during the Christmas season. We will be putting away the “prayer bowl” for Advent but look for it again before we begin the season of Lent in 2018 for another opportunity to support one another in faith.
Faith Formation K-12th Program Upcoming Dates:
Sun., Dec 17: Youth Night (6th thru 12th grades), 6-8pm, Youth
Room.
Mon., Dec 18: ABLAZE – the Power of Prayer: An Introduction
to the Role of Prayer in Your Personal Life, 7-8 pm. Will gather and begin our time together inside St. Joseph’s Narthex area before moving into the church sanctuary. Open to our entire parish family & your friends. Adult(s) are to accompany their child/youth to and during this event.
Sun., Dec 24: No Class – Happy Christmas Eve Day!
Sun., Dec 31: No Class – Happy New Years’ Eve Day!
Sun., Jan 7 & 14th: 10-11:15 am. Meet & pick-up in Parish Hall.
REMINDER: Youth, who have books/workbooks, are expected to bring their books with them to use during class.
Sun., Jan 21: Youth Night (6th thru 12th grades), 6-8pm, Youth
Room.
Mon., Jan 22: Adoration Hour of Power, 7-8pm.
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – RCIA
sessions are held in Fr. Pius Room which can be accessed thru the parish office door. Gather for fellowship, refreshments, session at 10 am. Upcoming RCIA dates & topics:
Sun., Dec 17: The Paschal Mystery: The Mystery of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. Mon., Dec 18: 7pm-8pm, ABLAZE in Adoration: The Power of Prayer Sun., Dec 24, 31 & Jan 7: No RCIA – Blessed Christmas!
Sun., Jan 14: The Sacraments: Baptism & Confirmation Sun., Jan 21: The Eucharist; Source & Summit of the Christian Life. Sun., Jan 28: Penance & Anointing of the Sick; God’s Mercy Revealed.
Other Important Dates: December 24 & 25th: Merry
Christmas! Faith Formation Commission’s gift to our parish family & visitors will be free resources to those who would like and use them (or pass along to a friend). Look for your gift from us on the “gift” table in the Narthex.
Mon, Jan 8: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Faith Formation Commission
Meeting, Youth Room.
PARISH LIFE
Religious Give Thanks. A religious sister writes, “When we
see the generous response of so many thousands of persons in
order to help us, religious men and women, we are left
speechless.” Senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests
across the country send heartfelt thanks and prayers for your
donation to last week’s Retirement Fund for Religious
collection.
SCHOOL NEWS
SGO Scholarship Contributions – THANK YOU to those who donated to our SGO scholarship fund. We needed $21,500 to provide assistance to those who applied for scholarships. Our donations for this year total $25, 300. We are truly blessed to have the support of so many.
Christmas Break – SJCS will be closed from December 21 until January 1. Classes will resume on January 2nd.
Angel Tree Project – The students in our first, kindergarten and prekindergarten classes sponsored an Angel Tree Service Project. To raise money the students were asked to pay $1 to wear crazy socks on Dec. 7, $1 to wear Christmas colors on Dec. 11 and $1 to wear pajamas on December 13. All of the money raised was used to sponsor the Angel from the Tree. Thanks to everyone who participated and donated to this project.
St. Vincent De Paul Essay Contest Winners – Students in grades 1 through 6 were invited to participate in an essay contest. A winner was chosen from each class. We want to congratulate our school winners. 1st grade – Kelsey Milliner, 2nd grade – Angel Dobson, 3rd grade – Bridget Travis, 4th grade – Wyatt Schreck, 5th grade – Jasmine Hubert, 6th grade – Sophie Bynum. All students who participated were recognized.
Congratulations Natalie Robertson – SJCS congratulates graduate Natalie Robertson. Natalie is the recipient of the Lily Scholarship for Harrison Country. We are proud of you!
Aftercare - St. Joseph School needs to hire an aftercare worker beginning January 2. The position is for school days only from 3:00 – 6:00 and 2:00 – 6:00 on Fridays. Position includes supervision of children grades PK through 6. Safe and Sacred Course and Background check are required prior to employment. Please
contact the school office 812-738-4549 or email [email protected] for additional information.
The school participates in the Box Tops for Education, Kroger Rewards and Amazon SMILE programs.
ACTIVITIES IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, New Albany is hosting “The Longest Night: A Mass of Consolation” on Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 pm. This forty minute Mass will offer a consoling message through music, Word and Sacrament; while respecting one’s need to sit with various grief and loss issues they may be experiencing during this “merry” season. All are welcome.
Do you have a heart to help others and are looking for a career or part-time job with a flexible schedule working 10-40 hours per week? St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities is looking for contract workers to be mentors, motivators and companions for high-level functioning adults with developmental delays. Flexible day, evening and weekend schedules available. Salary is $11.25/hr with mileage reimbursement. Please apply online at http://www.stecharities.org/career-opportunities or send your resume to [email protected].
MASS INTENTIONS: Day Date Where Time Intention Sat. 12/16 St. Peter 4:00 pm St. Peter Intentions St. Joe 5:30 pm Alma Martin† Sun. 12/17 MPB 7:00 am Jan Budd† St. Joe 9:00 am E & M Langlais† 11:30 am All Parishioners Mon. 12/18 St. Joe 12:00 pm For families Tues. 12/19 MPB 6:00 pm No Intention 6:30 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Wed. 12/20 St. Joe 8:30 am Daisy Pitman† Thur. 12/21 St. Joe 8:30 am Phillip McCallister† Fri. 12/22 St. Joe 8:30 am NO MASS Sat. 12/23 St. Peter 4:00 pm St. Peter Intentions St. Joe 5:30 pm Aaron Dean† Sun. 12/24 MPB 7:00 am No Intention St. Joe 8:30 AM Rosary 9:00 am Donnie Thienemann† †= deceased 11:30 am All Parishioners St. Joe 5:30 pm Frederick Fluhr† St. Peter 8:00 pm Lewis Miller, Jr.† MPB 10:00 pm Frank Kannapel† St. Joe 12:00 am No Intention Mon. 12/25 St. Joe 9:00 am No Intention
THE MUSIC BOX- Refer to worship aid for responses.
The readings for the Third Sunday of Advent begin at #998 in the Gather Book.
Tri-Parish Pastoral Council members:
Chair-Steve Stemm Vice President-Ellen Turner
Secretary-Kevin Hanson Finance Council-John Lasher
St. Joseph-Kevin Hanson and Susan Reich
Most Precious Blood-Darrel Lind and Chet Budd
St. Peter–Ellen Turner and Steve Stemm
Faith Formation-Lisa Steele School-Trish Beddoe
Family Life & Social Concern-Cindy Bauer
Spiritual Life-Kathleen Santoro
DECEMBER 16th & 17th, 2017
TRI-PARISH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY www.catholic-community.org
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A People of God, celebrating the experience of Jesus Christ The Catholic Community of St. Joseph, Most Precious Blood and St. Peter firmly believe we have a calling to: parish communion, living the mission of the church, and fostering the spiritual and educational needs of God’s people, according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the sharing of our time, talent and treasure.
ST. JOSEPH
Mass Schedule:
Saturday – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday – 9:00 a.m.
Sunday - 11:30 (bilingual)
Wed and Friday – 8:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday - 4:30 pm
WELCOME
If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to our pastor and complete a
registration form. All adult members of our parishes (over 21) should register even if
you are living with your parents. Moving? If you are moving from the parish or
changing your address, please notify the parish office.
SACRAMENTS:
Baptism - New parents are required to participate in the Pre-Baptismal Program offered in the months of
February, May, August and November.
Marriage - Before setting a date and making arrangements for your wedding please contact our pastor. The
Archdiocese of Indianapolis requires 6 months of preparation for Marriage.
Anointing of the Sick - Please call our Pastor or the parish office if you wish to be anointed before
surgery or during an illness.
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) - If you would like to learn about becoming a Catholic please
contact our Director of Faith Formation.
MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD
Mass Schedule: Sunday – 7:00 a.m.; Tuesday – 6:00 p.m.
ST. PETER
Mass Schedule:
Saturday – 4:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday – 3:15 p.m. Sacramental Assistant: Fr. Fred Denison
Today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, Gaudete
meaning rejoice in Latin. The Church marks
this Sunday as an occasion to focus on the joy,
instead of the anxiety, in our wait for Jesus’
coming. Many of us are in panic mode at this
time as we try to do all the things we need to do
by Christmas. But today is a day of rejoicing. In
the reading from Isaiah, God’s chosen people
had just returned from exile. They are truly feeling “a year of favor…
a day of vindication” (Isaiah 61:2). In the responsorial psalm we
hear the words of Mary after she was visited by the angel Gabriel.
She had been anxious when the angel first told her the news and no
doubt would be anxious again when traveling to Bethlehem in her
ninth month. But for now she proclaims, “my spirit rejoices in God
my Savior” (Luke 1:47), and praises what God has done for her and
God’s chosen people. Paul likewise encouraged the Thessalonians
to “Rejoice always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). And in the Gospel John
introduces us to John the Baptist, who quotes Isaiah as “’the voice
of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord’”
(John 1:23). What gives us joy a week before Christmas? – We
Celebrate Worship Resource
Pastor, Rev. Robert J. Hankee Sacramental Emergency: 812-738-2717 Office Manager- Jane Lasher Secretary- Dawn Lewis Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 pm Friday 8:00 a.m.-Noon Office: 812-738-2742 • Fax: 812-738-2718 [email protected] Business Manager: Catherine Donovan – 812-738-2332 [email protected]
Director of Liturgy and Music Ministries: Theresa Bauer-812-738-2742 [email protected] Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Lisa Whitaker – 812-738-2759 [email protected] Angela de Krieger, Program Assistant [email protected]
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Office: 812-738-4549; Fax – 812-738-2722 Principal – Julie Crone [email protected] Secretary-Amanda Phipps [email protected]