Around The Diocese For May 1
Stephen Ministry
Deb Stenftenagel, Vicki Granacher, Diane Kempf, Tim Kempf and Lisa Weinzapfel are newly commissioned Stephen Ministers at Holy Family Parish in Jasper.
Happy Birthday!
Benedictine Father Damian Schmelz, pastor at St. Henry Parish, St. Henry, celebrates his birthday May 7.
Deacon James King, St. Ferdinand Parish, Ferdinand, celebrates his birthday May 8.
Father Christopher Droste, associate pastor at Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Evansville, celebrates his birthday May 10.
Father Simon Natha, associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish in Evansville, celebrates his birthday May 12.
Anniversary of ordination
Father Tony Ernst, director of newly ordained priests and pastor at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt, Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch, and St. Bernard Parish, Snake Run, was ordained to the priesthood May 9, 1998.
Father David Martin, pastor of Sts. Mary and John Parish in Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood May 14, 1976.
Deacon anniversary
Deacon Richard Preske, was ordained May 9, 1981.
Retirement
Sister Regina Marie has decided to retire from her position as Director of Religious Education, according to the bulletin at St. Philip Neri Parish in Bicknell. “She has been a great asset to our Catholic community.”
Grateful
Judy VanHoosier, principal at Good Shepherd School in Evansville, writes in the newsletter, “Thank you for your prayers and kind expressions of sympathy for our son, Michael. Our family is grateful for the love and support offered to us during this time of sorrow and loss.
God bless you,
Wayne and Judy VanHoosier
Resignation
“Unfortunately, due to health reasons, Mary Shepard is resigning," writes Tim McGuire, diocesan chief operating officer. "She passed along the following note: ‘I am so thankful for the over 20 years that I have served the diocese in a variety of positions. I will treasure the memories and friends I have made over the years.’”
She served as the assistant cook at Sarto Retreat House in Evansville.
