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’s 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

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 21, 2019

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 Tuesday at 6:00pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 7:30am

*When there is a funeral, there is no weekday morning scheduled Mass.

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 acci-dent 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: 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.

Mass Intentions

Sat-July 20 4:30 pm Bob, Bernice & Michael Young Family No Private Confessions Kendall/Leinenbach Wedding Sun-July 21 7:00 am Members of St. Mary Parish

10:00 am Phil Jeffries

Tues-July 23 6:00 pm Kathy & Paul Schitter Wed-July 24 7:30 am Allen, Aline & Kathy Brescher Thurs-July 25 7:30 am Doug & Nancy Weyer Family Fri-July 26 7:30 am Othmar & Bernadine Voegerl

Sat-July 27 4:30 pm Members of St. Mary Parish No Private Confessions Copler/Egler Wedding Sun-July 28 7:00 am The Hohler Family 10:00 am Anton & Margaret Gress Family

masstimes.org - use this when traveling to find Mass times in your area

Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their Birthday July 20 to July 26:

July 20: Rodney Carrico, Amber Eckert, Griffin Hile, Megan Hopf, Jackie Mehringer, Matt Mundy, Megan O’Brien, Angie Rudolph, Aaron Schmitt, Ken Schnaus, Pat Stemle, Hugh Stout, Cindy Wehr, James Wilson, Sherri Wolf

July 21: Max Gehlhausen, Ralph Hopf, Nina Peter, Millie Prechtel, Kurt Rohleder, Mark Vaal, Brad Wehr

July 22: Daniel Durcholz, Jerry Hopf, Kennedy Kieffner, Tim Klem

July 23: Betty Edwards, Tyler Emerson, Tracy Mehringer, Kim Mundy, Hagan Patton, Callie Powell, Grant Schitter, Robert Schitter, Bailee Seifert, Gwen Sermersheim, Byron Wening, Michelle Young

July 24: Kelly Gelarden, Keira Giesler, Sherri Hartley, Andrew Jespersen, Kevin Keusch, Julie Ruhe, Scott Stenftenagel, Doris Stratman

July 25: Adam Beier, Shawn Cantu, Joseph Heichelbech, Nancy Herzog, Ottie Jochim, Erin Leinenbach, Jeff Peters, Sheryl Sendelweck, Eli Terwiske, Janessa Wagner, Derrick Young

July 26: Griffin Hembree, Max Hopf, Owen Hunefeld, Ryan Mathies, Hannah Mehringer, Marilyn Schnaus, Colin Schwindel, Marilyn Steinhart, Tammy Thurman, David Wahl

Congratulations!

Readings for the Week July 14, 2019

Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 [1a]/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42

Monday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

Tuesday: Ex 14:21--15:1/Ex 15:8-9, 10 and 12, 17 [1b]/Mt 12:46-50

Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Ps 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28 [24b]/Mt 13:1-9

Thursday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [5]/Mt 20:20-28

Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Mt 13:18-23

Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 13:24-30

Next Sunday: Gn 18:20-32/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 [3a]/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-1

Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $14,000.00 Collection for the weekend on July 13 & 14

Sunday Collection……………………………………………….$ 7,555.00 Average Electronic Weekly Giving For July.…………$ 4,059.60 Children’s Collection…………………………………………..$ 2.00 Total Collection…………………………………………………..$ 11,616.60

Short.……………………………………………………………….…$ (2,383.40)

Year-To-Date-Budget (7-1-19 to current)…..……….$ 28,000.00 Year-To-Date-Total..……………………….………………….$ 22,607.20

Year-To-Date-Difference………….…………………………$ ( 5,392.80)

Campaign Goal………………….……………………………....$ 6,000,000.00 Amount in Pledges (as of 07-15-19)……….………..…$ 5,587,283.16 Cash Collected to date (as of 07-15-19)……......…..$ 4,524,867.21

Thank You!!

Mass Attendance for the Weekend of July 13 & 14

4:30pm [245] 7:00am [214] 10:00am [264]

Please use your envelope if you are going to one of the area churches. You can also do your tithing electronic. This can be by electronic check payment from your bank or by ACH through the parish office. This is an easy way to make your donations on a recurring basis and save St. Mary the expense of sending tithing envelopes. Your support is greatly appreciated.

St. Mary Church Picnic - September 8, 2019

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.

*Summer Small Groups for Parents - All parents of middle and

high school area youth are invited to an evening of faith, formation,

fellowship and refreshments on July 23. Email Anna and Jacqueline

at boscoadmin@evdio.org or text 812-639-4227 for more info or to

RSVP.

November 21-23: NCYC - Incoming high school freshmen through

seniors are invited to join thousands of other young Catholics on

this amazing retreat. It will be held in Indianapolis at the Indiana

Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. From the inspiring speak-

ers to celebrating Mass in a stadium full of people, this is something

you don’t want to miss! If you are interested in attending or are an

adult wanting to chaperone, please contact Jacqueline Ripberger or

Anna Hayden at boscoadmin@evdio.org. For more information,

check out http://www.ncyc.info/.

Helen Mehringer

Our prayers and sympathy to the family of Helen who

passed away July 12. May they be comforted by our prayers.

Diocesan Policy: Report and Inform

The Diocese of Evansville has in place a policy that requires that

any allegation of child abuse must be reported to civil authorities.

If an allegation involves the sexual abuse of a minor by diocesan

personnel, the Victims Assistance Coordinator must also be in-

formed.

Sexual misconduct violates human dignity and the mission of the

church. The spiritual well-being of all victims, their families, and

others in the community is of particular concern to the church.

Report child abuse:

Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child Protection

Services, an agency of Indiana state government.

CPS Toll-free: (800) 800-5556 Local law enforcement: 9-1-1

Report and inform:

In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor (a person

under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to authori-

ties, and inform the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the dio-

cese: Toll-free: (866) 200-3004 Local: (812) 490-9565

St. Mary Church Picnic

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Quilt Teams: If you are currently on a quilt team, send your

$35 to your team leader or bring to the parish office. We could

use some additional people to be on teams. Please consider

being on a team - you do not have to quilt. It takes 10 people on

a team to have enough money to put a quilt together.

Theme Baskets: We are needing Theme Baskets with a value of

$40+. Some ideas are: Car Care Basket, Game Basket, Movie

Night Basket, Baking Basket, Homemade Jelly Basket, etc.

Surprise Bags: New items $.25 to $5 are needed. Toys, games,

summer clearance items, etc. Drop these off at the parish office

or in the container in the back of church.

Country Store: Homemade/Handmade items are always need-

ed. Keep the parish in mind when you make jelly, salsa, relish,

rugs, etc. The homemade/handmade items are big sellers.

Attention all Engaged Couples! Planning a wedding? Need to sign up

for your Marriage Preparation weekend; your Natural Family

Planning class or just not sure what you need to do? For info go to

http://www.evdio.org/marriage-preparation.html or email Eric Girten

at egirten@evdio.org. Spaces in the upcoming NFP classes and the

September Unveiled retreat are filling up. Register soon!

2019 - St. Mary/Ireland K of C Men’s Softball Schedule

Tuesday, July 23

6:45pm Cubs - Dodgers

Wednesday, July 24

6:45pm Mets - Giants

8:00pm Reds - Cardinals

Tourney Dates: July 27 & 28

St Mary Church/Ireland K of C League Softball Tourney will be

held July 27 & 28. All are welcome to attend the games. The

Ireland K of C will have concessions available. Pairings for the

first round are:

Saturday 2:00pm Orioles - Cardinals

3:00pm Cubs - Dodgers

4:00pm Reds - Giants

The Mets drew the bye and play at 6:00pm on Saturday.

Being a foster parent is not easy, but the difference it makes in the com-

munity and in the life of a child is well worth it. In addition to becom-

ing a foster parent, there are many other ways to be part of the solution.

The Evansville Diocese Office of Family & Life has more information

on this project on its website at: http://www.evdio.org/family-life.html.

If you are interested or feel you may be called to be a foster family or

related ministry, you can email Eric Girten at egirten@evdio.org or get

directly involved at https://www.in.gov/dcs/fostercar.htm.

The Old National Bank Gives Back program is providing free tickets to the Korn Ferry Golf Championship to be held at Victoria National August 30 - September 2. Players are competing for spots on the PGA Tour. While the tickets are free to you and Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities receive donation dollars from the tournament based on how many of their tickets are used. Support Catholic

Charities and enjoy great golf. Get your free tickets at: https://

www.cuetoems.com/ulc_2019/PrintTickets.aspx?id=f01ec77e-9ad1-

462d-ae63-5838a989fef1 Remember, each time Catholic Charities

ticket is scanned their ability to serve the poor and vulnerable soars!

This Week’s Parish Events

Saturday [07/20]: Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm.

Second Collection for the Community Food Bank. Welcome TEC! Please keep all involved in your prayers.

Sunday [07/21]:

Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am. Second Collection for the Community Food Bank. Monday [07/22]:

Servants of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group at 7:00pm in the Library in the Social Hall. Ireland K of C 1st Degree Initiation at 6:30pm. Bring a

new member.

Tuesday [07/23]: Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm.

Parish Council/Finance Meeting at 6:30pm.

Wednesday [07/24]:

Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Rosary at 11:30am in church. Everyone is welcome.

Quilting noon to 4:00pm in the rectory basement. St. Anne’s Sewing 6:00pm in the rectory basement.

Thursday [07/25]:

Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Friday [07/26]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Saturday [07/27]:

No Private Confessions Copler & Egler Wedding Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm.

Sunday [07/28]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am.

Upcoming Parish Events

July 20, 21 & 22: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ). July 22: Ireland K of C 1st Degree Initiation at 6:30pm. August 3: St Mary’s Parishioners cook and serve the Community Meal September 8: St. Mary Church Picnic October 8: St. Anne Meeting/Bingo November 2: St. Mary’s Parishioners cook and serve the Community Meal. November 9, 10, & 11: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) November 24: American Red Cross/Ireland K of C Blood Drive

Memorial Donations

Bereavement Meal Fund: $ 400.00

Building Fund: $ 2,890.00

Cemetery Endowment: $ 80.00

St. Mary Endowment: $ 60.00

In Memory/Honor of:

Patricia Bohnenkamper, John Erny,

Brent Kellams, Ruth Kluesner,

Ken & Carol Leinenbach’s 50th Wedding Anniversary,

Gary Schmitt, Monica Thacker, Norb Wehr

Thank You!!

July 14, $100 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle winner

is Virginia Kapp.

Prayers and well wishes to

Colin Copler & Kendra Egler who will be married July 27.

Please keep them in your prayers!

Dear Parishioners,

I have the opportunity to continue my education at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. This is a Benedictine community, so I’ll feel right at home. That is, until winter comes. After 2 years, I will have a Master of Arts in Liturgical Music. It has been a joy to accompany for your Masses and to be a part of this community. My last Mass will be August 4. Let us pray for one another. Sr. Catherine Duenne

July 21, 2019 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Active and contemplative. At work and at rest. These are dynam-ics we all face in our lives, and if we're honest, we might not al-ways balance perfectly! In this Sunday's Gospel, our daily ten-sions play out in two sisters. Mary "sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak." Martha, on the other hand, is "burdened with much serving." This, as it turns out, is not necessarily "the better part."

All of us reading this have some sort of labor we engage in. We have different trades or careers. We have responsibilities as fam-ily members, some of which may take up most of our time. In the time of Scripture, showing hospitality to guests was one of the most important values in society. Our work is important. Jesus himself spent decades as a carpenter. So what's the problem with Martha? Martha is burdened, anxious, and worried. Not only that, but she resents her sister's choice. "Tell her to help me," she demands of Jesus.

How easy it is to get very busy doing good things. We need to provide for our families and plan for retirement. We need to make sure children are clothed, fed, and educated. Our committees, ministries, and sports schedules need to stay on track. However, without a balance of work with rest, without contemplation in the midst of our action, we will miss the point. While many parts are required for our life in the world to function, the better part is our relationship with God. This week, make time in your busy sched-ule to sit at Jesus' feet. Maybe this is 20 minutes with Scripture, participating in a daily Mass, or a quiet walk alone in the park. Receive what Christ wants to speak to you.

Holy Trinity Catholic School Class of 2020 is having a mum fundraiser to help offset the cost of their class trip to Washington D.C. in the spring of 2020. Mums are available in a variety of colors - bronze, coral, red, purple, white and yellow. The mums come in 8 1/2” pots at a price for $10/mum. Flower pick-up will be held on Friday, September 20 at the East Campus. Call 812-482-4485 for more information.

Liturgical Ministers for July 27 & 28

Servers:

4:30 pm Trace Weidenbenner - Nick Buechlein 7:00 am Riley Merder - Katie Stenftenagel 10:00 am Carson Powell - Michael Hurwitz Extraordinary Ministers:

4:30 pm Cassey Ziegler - Gene Hopf - Lauren Emerson Audrey Wehr - Jill Weidenbenner 7:00 am Jenny Hayes - Mary Werner - Donna Wendholt Shari Weidenbenner - Melinda Weidenbenner 10:00 am Deb Brescher - Bev Himsel Larry Goeppner - Pat Gress Lectors:

4:30 pm Pat Stemle 7:00 am Tonya Sander 10:00 am Cindy Gress Ushers:

4:30 pm Mark & Diane Brescher 7:00 am Doug Scherle - Larry Vollmer 10:00 am Stan & Cheryl Epple

July Area Events

21: Celebration Singers at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Otwell,

3:00pm - everyone is welcome.

23: Bosco Summer Small Group for Parents 7:00-8:30pm at the

Fellowship Hall at Holy Family

28: St Joseph (Vanderburgh County) Summer Social

28: Divine Mercy Parish, Schnellville, has acquired a new pipe

organ. All are invited to the blessing and dedication of this organ

at 2:00pm. Bishop Joseph Siegel will bless the organ.

August Area Events

2 & 3: Holy Family Quilt Show 10:30am to 5:30pm.

4: Holy Family Quilt Show 8:00am to noon

3 & 4: Precious Blood Church’s Annual Quilt Show August 3

from 9:00am to 4:00pm and August 4 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

12: Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle 140 meeting.

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.

“Building For Our Future” Fundraiser

Aluminum Cans: Bring your aluminum cans after your summer

gatherings. This has been a great fundraiser. Put them on the trailer

in the church parking lot.

Divine Providence Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

Hours that are currently open:

Wednesday noon-1:00pm

Thursday noon - 1:00pm

3rd Thursday 6:00-7:00pm

1st, 3rd & 4th Friday at 3:00-4:00am

1st Saturday at 4:00-5:00pm

For more info email dp@adorationmanager.com or call or text 812-

630-8382. The Adoration Chapel is on the campus of Precious Blood

Church. Please spend an hour with Jesus.