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

Holy Trinity Catholic School, Lauren Emerson……………….. ……………812-482-7041, Ext 40…...….lemerson@evdio.org

Ireland K of C, Grand Knight, Tony Bryan…………………….... …………...812-827-3234………….Anthony.bryan@twc.com

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……….……….....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

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - March 3, 2019

Confirmation ≈ February 24, 2019

St. Mary Church Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7:00am & 10:00am

Tuesday at 6:00pm Ash Wednesday at 7:30am & 6:00pm (12:05pm-Ashes only) Thursday and 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 will take place the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month 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. This will provide time for pray-er, preparation and paperwork.

Mass Intentions

Sat-March 2 4:30 pm Members of St. Mary Parish Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm

Sun-March 3 7:00 am David Fromme 10:00 am Leo & Louise Heim

Tues-March 5 6:00 pm Jeremy & Jake Bachman

Ash Wednesday - Day of Fast and Abstinence

Wed-March 6 7:30 am Edward & Virginia Heim 12:05 pm Ashes Only 6:00pm Jerome & LaVerne Sermersheim Family

Thurs-March 7 7:30 am Arvin Sellers Fri-March 8 7:30 am John & Dottie Jerger

Sat-March 9 4:30 pm Members of St. Mary Parish Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm

Sun-March 10 7:00 am Frank & Mary Lou Hohl 10:00 am Victor Bohnenkamper, Jr.

Weather Related…..If for some reason schools are delayed or closed, there will not be a Mass celebrated on that day (the Mass intention will be re-scheduled for a later date). Info on Mass cancellation will be on WITZ. Thank you and let us always pray for “Favorable” weather.

Church Support

Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $14,000.00 Collection for the weekend on February 23 & 24

Sunday Collection…………………………….....……...…….$ 8,475.00 Average Electronic Weekly Giving for February…..$ 4,783.25 Children’s Collection……………………………………………$ 14.00 Total Collection………………………………...………….…….$ 13,272.25

(Short)…………………………………………………………………$ (727.75)

Year-To-Date-Budget (7-1-18 to current)…..……….$ 490,000.00 Year-To-Date-Total..……………………….………………….$ 469,466.61

Year-To-Date-Difference………….…………………………$ (20,533.39)

Campaign Goal………………….……………………………....$ 6,000,000.00 Amount in Pledges (as of 02-25-19)……….………..…$ 5,599,772.16 Cash Collected to date (as of 02-25-19)……......…..$ 4,204,038.35

Thank You!!

Mass Attendance for February 23 & 24

4:30pm [256] 7:00am [145] 10:00am [201]

Confirmation Mass 1:00pm [373]

Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their Birthday March 2 to March 8:

March 2: Sheila Birk, Jenny Hayes, Cole Heichelbech, Gus Heichelbech, Zach Mehringer, Ryan Schwenk, Linus Stenftenagel

March 3: Kelly Hardin, Glenn Krodel, Devin Vaal, Tonya Wininger

March 4: Allie Gress, Hudson Hile, Camden Hopf, Mike Kluemper, Gary Rasche, Micheal Sadler, Darlene Schmitt, Sharon Sermersheim, Deb Stemle, Everly Stenftenagel, Jonathan Thurman, Monica Young

March 5: Eileen Dudenhoeffer, Spencer Englert, Hunter Gress, Logan Gress, Brooke Kleiser, Emily Kleiser, Lauren Vogler

March 6: Mackenzie Boeglin, Stan Epple, Tyler Herzog, Jonathan Leinenbach, Brian Mehringer, Denis Schnaus, Denise Schnaus, Brandon Sermersheim, Robert Sermersheim, Sherry Stork

March 7: Linda Mitchell, Ken Schuler, Hannah Seibert, Cody Seifert, Cole Sermersheim, Joshua Sermersheim, Jade Wehr, LaVerne Weisman

March 8: Amy Buechlein, Matt Buechler, Shirley Greulich, Cara Heichelbech, Bev Himsel, Sean Kaiser, Sophia Kurzendoerfer, Tenley Miller, Myron Temple, Mackenzie Wagner

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!)

Prayers and well wishes to

Derick Stenftenagel & Keisha Oser who will be married

March 16.

Please keep them in your prayers!

March 6 - Ash Wednesday 7:30am Mass & Ashes 12:05pm Ashes Only 6:00pm Mass & Ashes

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.

March 3: Adoration at Precious Blood Chapel, 8:00-9:00pm.

March 6: High School Youth Night, 8:30-9:30pm, Bosco House

March 9: Dubois County Community Meal Service Project.

March 13: High School Youth Night, 8:30-9:30pm, Bosco House

March 14: JMS Morning in Mrs. Venderley’s Room, 7:10am

Questions: Call 812-481-2442.

Ash Wednesday, March 6

Yes, it is true, another liturgical season is upon us; how marvelous it is how we travel with the Lord Jesus! On this journey of faith we live and learn from the Guidance of The Holy One. Enclosed in the bulletin is the entire Lenten Schedule containing the times for Masses, confessions, communal penance services, stations of the cross, and The Holy Week services (list excludes regular weekend schedule). Everyone is please asked to take the Lenten Schedule home with you and post it in a very prominent location. This “40 Day Journey of Faith” gives us yet but another opportunity to be renewed and reformed in the eyes of Jesus. Prayerfully as we begin, may all of us use each of these 40 Days as days of transforming our lives, and be most appreciative of our Catholic Faith. At each side door and main en-trance of the church you will find the traditional “Operation Rice Bowl” and other booklets pertaining to the Lenten Season. God Bless us each as we strive to become better, holy Christians. (Fr. Erbacher, “Effie”)

Readings for the Week of March 3, 2019

Sunday: Sir 27:4-7/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/1 Cor 15:54-58/Lk 6:39-45

Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [11a]/Mk 10:17-27

Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-6, 7-8, 14 and 23 [23b]/Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [cf. 15b]/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13

“Building For Our Future” Fundraisers

Thank you...Thank you to everyone who took part in the

Pampered Chef and Monte Pizza Fundraisers. Our parish

made over $3000 which is going to the new church fund. The next

“Building For Our Future” campaign fundraiser will be happening in

April - it will be the Easter Egg and bake sale. Thank you for all your

support.

St. Patrick Happenings

Ireland Town Wide Clean Up, March 10, 1:00-3:00pm, meet at the

Ireland K of C. The St. Patrick’s Committee is asking everyone to help

for just a couple of hours. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your own

gloves. This is weather permitting.

St Mary Fish Fry, March 15, 4:00pm until sold out. Drive-thru, dine

in and carry out will be available in the Community Center Cafeteria.

“Why We Believe” - Adult Faith Formation

Monday Evenings at 6:30pm beginning March 4 and

Tuesday Evenings at 6:30pm beginning March 5

Social Hall - Upstairs Classroom - All Are Welcome!

Are the teachings of the Catholic Church biblical? How can I explain

the faith to my family or friends who no longer believe?

Each week there will be a different topic discussed. If you can’t make

all the sessions, perhaps 1 or 2 of these topics will interest you. Feel

free to join us as your schedule allows.

March 4 & 5: “Does God Exist?” How can we know it?

March 11 & 12: “Is Jesus God?” Did Jesus claim to be God? Why

should we believe Him?

March 18 & 19: “Peter and the Papacy?” Did Jesus establish the

Catholic Church? What is the historical evidence?

March 25 & 26: “How Did We Get the Bible?” From where did the

Bible come? Who decided which books got in and which didn’t?

April 1 & 2: “Is the Eucharist Jesus’ Real Presence?” What does the

Bible teach about Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist?

April 8 & 9: “Why Confess to a Priest?” Did Jesus arrange for us to

confess our sins to a priest?

April 15 & 16: “Do Catholics Worship Mary?” What does the Bible

teach about her?

April 22 & 23: “Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead?” Where is

Purgatory in the Bible? Why do Catholics pray for the dead?

If you’ve ever been asked any of these questions but weren’t quite sure

how to answer, or if you know someone who has left the Church and no

longer believes, this Bible study is for you. In it, you’ll discover how

reasonable, biblical and beautiful the Catholic faith really is.

This Week’s Parish Events

Saturday & Sunday [03/02 & 03/03] Men’s CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish) is this week-

end at St. Joseph Parish Center. Please keep the one’s making CHRP and the people helping in your prayers.

Sunday [03/03]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am.

Sunday School at 10:00am in the Social Hall Library.

Monday [03/04]: Quilting at 5:00pm in the Rectory quilting room.

“Why We Believe” Adult Bible Study at 6:30pm in the upstairs of the Social Hall. This week the topic is “Does God Exist?” How can we know it? All are welcome. Servants of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group at 7:00pm in

the Library in the Social Hall.

Tuesday [03/05]:

Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. “Why We Believe” Adult Bible Study at 6:30pm in the

upstairs of the Social Hall. This week the topic is “Does God Exist?” How can we know it? All are welcome.

Choir Practice at 6:30pm.

Ash Wednesday - Day of Fast and Abstinence [03/06]:

Mass with Ashes will be celebrated at 7:30am. Rosary at 11:30am in church. Everyone is welcome. Ashes Only at 12:05pm.

Quilting noon to 4:00pm in the rectory basement. Mass with Ashes will be celebrated at 6:00pm.

St. Anne’s Sewing 6:00pm in the rectory basement. No Religion Classes - attend Mass with your family. *Help is needed on Ash Wednesday for serving, lecturing, being a Eucharistic Minister, distributing Ashes and Usher-ing. There will be a collection taken up for Eastern Europe. Call the parish office if you can help.

Thursday [03/07]: Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Friday [03/08]:

Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am.

Saturday [03/09]: Private Confessions 3:30-4:10pm

Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm.

Sunday [03/10]: Daylight Savings Time Begins - don’t forget to “Spring”

forward 1 hour. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am.

Sunday School at 10:00am in the Social Hall Library.

Volunteers Needed to Sacristan at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday. Sacristans come a little early for Mass and turn the lights on, get items ready for Mass and help clean up after Mass. Please consider helping with this ministry. Call the parish office for more information.

Upcoming Parish Events

March 6: Ash Wednesday: Mass & Ashes at 7:30am; Ashes only at 12:05pm; Mass & Ashes at 6:00pm. March 10: Daylight Savings Time Begins - Spring Forward March 17: Ireland K of C Spring BBQ April 4: American Red Cross/St. Anne Blood Drive 2:00-7:00pm in the Community Center Cafeteria April 19: Easter Egg and bake sale in the Community Center Cafeteria. Order your eggs anytime and pick them up on Good Friday. Proceeds will go toward our building fund. April 28: First Communion at noon. May 4: St Mary’s Parishioners cook & serve the Community Meal May 19: Graduating Senior Mass at 10:00am with meal to follow. June 17-21: Vacation Bible School July 12: Red Cross Blood Drive, Community Center Cafeteria. July 20, 21 & 22: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) September 8: St. Mary Church Picnic November 9, 10, & 11: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) November 24: American Red Cross/Ireland K of C Blood Drive

St. Mary Facebook Page ~ St. Mary Church Ireland ~ Check out the drone footage ~ Thank You Brescher Filming & Photography

St. Vincent de Paul Store, Jasper: If you are looking for a way to

help others, while earning an income and believe in the mission of

The St. Vincent de Paul Society, we are seeking individuals to join

our team. We are currently seeking someone to drive our truck, bale

clothes, pick up and move donations. Position would require lifting

furniture and must have a valid driver’s license. This would be a part

time position with some Saturdays required. Please pick up an appli-

cation at the Jasper Thrift Store if interested.

February 24, $100 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle Winner

is Aline Brescher.

Influenza Concerns

Please be mindful that if you are uncomfortable or concerned

about the spread of the flu/disease, you do not have to receive

from the chalice, nor should you feel obligated to shake hands at

the “Sign of Peace.”

Ash Wednesday, March 6, is the beginning of the Lenten

Season. Each week, there will be different ideas on things you

can try for the week…..

Attend Mass, Tuesday, 6:00pm & Way of the Cross, 6:30pm

Read “the Word among us” (daily meditations)

Fast from eating between meals

Give up Facebook/Social media

Use the “Rice Bowl” as a family

Attend a Monday or Tuesday night Adult Bible Study

Clean your room without being asked

Visit someone in the Nursing Home

Speak only in a soft voice - no shouting

Never receive anything without saying “Thank You”

Liturgical Ministers for March 9 & 10

Servers:

4:30 pm Trace Weidenbenner - Ayla Elkins 7:00 am Hannah Schwenk - Adilynn Mehringer 10:00 am Ross Peter - Victor Peter Extraordinary Ministers:

4:30 pm Michelle Kieffner - Ruth Small - Gene Hopf Jesse Bachman - Jill Weidenbenner

7:00 am Annette Weidenbenner - Shari Weidenbenner Audrey Wehr - Donna Wendholt - Diana Mehringer 10:00 am Sharon James - Ronald James - Beth Gentry Mandy Harris - Diane Brescher

Lectors:

4:30 pm Brian Seibert 7:00 am Karen Schwenk 10:00 am Barb Leinenbach

Ushers:

4:30 pm Linda Eisenhut - Gina Scherle 7:00 am Tim Weidenbenner - John Wendholt 10:00 am P.J. & Jill Peter Sunday School:

10:00 am Holly Reckelhoff

March Area Events

3: Patriotic Rosary at Holy Family Church at 7:00pm. All are

welcome for a beautiful rosary, prayers and songs.

8: Holy Trinity Catholic School Fish Fry at the East Campus

(Holy Family) 4:30pm until sold out. Cost is $10 per plate

8: St Martin I Fish Fry, Chrisney, Parish Hall or drive thru, 5:00-

7:00pm. $10 per dinner, 10 & under $5

8: Divine Mercy Youth Group Fish Fry at St. Anthony Parish,

4:30-7:00pm or until sold out. $10 Eat in or carry out.

8: Lenten Fish Dinners, St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, 4:00-7:00pm

CT. Stations of the Cross at 5:00pm.

10: K of C at St. Meinrad is hosting a Holy Hour for Vocations at

St. Boniface Church, Fulda, 4:00pm CT with dinner to follow.

10, 11 & 12: Tony Melendez will be at St. Nicholas Church for a

mission. Starting at 6:00pm in the lower level of church

15-18: Light of the World Retreat at St Joseph Parish Center.

Both men and women can participate and is a great opportunity

for couples to attend. Go online to saintjosephjasper.org or call

812-482-1805.

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.

Source + Summit - April 5, 6 & 7 - Ages 13-24 at Reitz Memorial

High School, Evansville. Lots of great speakers

Source + Summit Adult Retreat - April 6 - 8:00am - 3:00pm at

Christ the King Parish, Evansville. Lots of great speakers

Registration and information - www.sourcesummitevnasville.org

Call 812-453-1024 - email SOURCESUMMIT@evdio.org

“Peace in the Mourning” is a Christ focused healing retreat for

widows of any age, circumstance, and faith, March 23-24, at St.

Meinrad Archabbey. Contact Kathy Burton: kmbccrn1@gmail.com

or 812-630-0603 or Donna Oeding: dcoeding56@gmail.com or812-

309-0773. http://www.ccevansville.org/peace-in-the-mourning.html.