Around The Diocese For June 26
Father Betz says ‘thanks’
Father Kenneth Betz, administrator at St. James Parish in Haubstadt, thanks “everyone who shared in my 50th anniversary by your kind words, sending cards, attending my Anniversary Mass and the reception that followed. The day was very special because you shared in it.
“Thank you also to my family who in some cases traveled a great distance to be here to help me celebrate.
“Thanks also to all who in any way prepared and helped plan and participated in the Mass and reception.
“Thanks to the priests who somehow managed to come to celebrate with me”
Happy Birthday!
Deacon David Franklin celebrates his birthday July 4.
Deacon Michael Jones of St. Peter Parish, Montgomery celebrates his birthday July 6.
Welcome and thanks!
Father Joseph Erbacher, pastor at St. Peter Parish in Linton and Holy Name Parish in Bloomfield, writes, “I wish to take this opportunity to publicly express ‘thanks’” to Marcia Waters for her 10 plus years of service as Director of Religious Education for St. Peter Parish.
“The years of service and dedication which Marcia has given to the young people in religious education has been truly appreciated; Marcia will however remain as secretary for the two parishes of St. Peter and Holy Name.
“I am pleased to announce that Stella Royal, a member of Holy Name Parish, will now become the volunteer Coordinator of Religious Education for both parishes.
“Welcome to Stella as CRE, and thanks to Marcia as former DRE!”
Anniversaries at St. Joseph, Jasper
Congratulations to couples at St. Joseph Parish in Jasper celebrating June wedding anniversaries: Charles and Laverne Schuck, 66 years; Jack and Connie Yaggi, 45 years; Mark and Patricia Fehribach, 40 years; Dr. Daniel and Jacqueline Berger, 64 years; Edgar and Mildred Oeding, 55 years; Richard and Janet Abell, 50 years; Michael and Lynne Bohnert, 40 years; Stanley and Sandra Schmitt, 40 years; James and Judith Lehmkuhler, 50 years; Cletus and Joan Knies, 65 years.
Scholarships awarded
Catherine Bell, Alexandria Krapf and Lina Mowat have received St. Ann Society scholarships at St. Joseph Parish in Jasper.
Noah Whalen and Grant Wilson have received Holy Name Society scholarships.
Anniversaries at Holy Family
Congratulations to couples at Holy Family Parish in Jasper who are celebrating June wedding anniversaries: Edward and Nancy Kluesner, 41 years; Jerome and Shirley Mehringer, 51 years; Gerald and Beverly Schnell, 51 years; David and Rita Blessinger, 51 years; Sam and Linda Mehringer, 47 years; David and Marilyn Kress, 52 years; Paul and Carol Knies, 49 years; Robert and Mary Ann Mehringer, 43 years; Basilio and Christina Bravo, 43 years; Louis and Linda Seng, 44 years; Ronald and Mary Jane Eckert, 45 years; Charles and Marge Buechlein, 59 years; Thomas and Mary Leinenbach, 52 years; Anthony and Elise Krapf, 47 years; Leo and Germaine Blessinger, 47 years; John and Mary Ann Merkley, 42 years; Stephen and Kathryn Vogler, 42 years; John and Betty Keusch, 44 years; Donald and Beverly Werner, 50 years.
Also celebrating anniversaries are Gerald and Leona Hief, 50 years; Thomas and Rita Schroering, 44 years; David and Anna Mae Hostetter, 45 years; Robert and Sandra Underwood, 44 years; Melvin and Viola Elmer, 57 years; Allen and Johnnie Heeke, 46 years; Kenneth and Rita Hoffman, 52 years; Thomas and Carol Schmidt, 54 years; Daniel and Carolyn Vonderheide, 64 years; Larry and Kris Hochmeister, 42 years; John and Betty Messmer, 49 years; Jimmie and Verla Summers, 49 years; Joseph and Kathy Wanninger, 49 years; Mike and Betty Egler, 50 years; Thomas and Mary Joyce Fischer, 56 years; Lee and Perline Horney, 52 years; Stan and Jane Schroeder, 44 years; Edward and Rosetta Werner, 46 years; Russell and Carolyn Klee, 52 years; Edward and Lorraine Wendholt, 53 years; Jack and Norma Truelove, 53 years; Frank and Esther Reckelhoff, 65 years; Stephen and Nancy Pence, 42 years; Fred and Patricia Hollinden, 61 years; Herb and Rita Lueken, 51 years; Robert and Henrietta Bieker, 55 years; Leon and Elfrieda Fleck, 56 years; Elmer and Marilyn Brames, 45 years; Harold and Barbara Schipp, 47 years; Maurice and Barbara Aders, 47 years; Kenneth and Marjorie Bachman, 48 years; Robert and Phyllis Sergesketter, 44 years; William and Carolyn Schmitt, 50 years; Joseph and Judy Rohleder, 49 years; Kenneth and Renae Schmidt, 44 years.
