Around The Diocese For Oct. 2
Project Rachel
Father Eugene Schmitt, pastor at St. Peter Celestine Parish in Celestine and St. Raphael Parish in Dubois, writes, “Pope Francis recently said that he is giving certain priests the delegation to forgive the sin of abortion.
“In some countries, normally a priest is not allowed to dispense a person from the sin of an abortion without delegation from his bishop.
“In most dioceses in the United States priests have been delegated with the faculty to absolve the sin of abortion. However, in the ‘Year of Mercy,’ Pope Francis has declared we as a Church wish to reach out to those who have had a role in an abortion.
”Program Rachel is a great program to take part in for those who have had a role in an abortion. For more information about this program contact me or our local Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456.
Happy Birthday!
Father William Dietsch, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 9.
Father Bernard Lutz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 9.
Father James Endress, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 12.
Father John Schipp, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 12.
Deacon Joseph Siewers, St. James and Sts. Peter and Paul parishes, both in Haubstadt, and Holy Cross Parish in Fort Branch, celebrates his birthday Oct. 13.
Deacon Charles Koressel, St. Philip Parish, Posey County, celebrates his birthday Oct. 14.
Primary care
Family Physician Dr. Isaac Gatwood was recently appointed to the Active Medical Staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. He will provide primary care services at Memorial Hospital’s new Memorial Health Bristow clinic, which is scheduled to open in December 2015 at 26020 State Road 145 in Bristow, Indiana.
Happy Birthday!
Debbie Blume, parish catechetical leader at St. Ferdinand Parish, Ferdinand, celebrates her birthday Oct. 10.
Anniversaries at St. James
Congratulations to couples at St. James Church in Haubstadt who are celebrating October wedding anniversaries: Syl and Mary Lee Luebbehusen, 56 years; Norman and Irma Rexing, 60 years; Leo and Mary Ann Bittner, 57 years; Jim and Rita Elpers, 59 years.
Student Council
at St. James
Angie Johnson, principal at St. James School in Haubstadt, announces Student Council members for the 2015-16 school year.
• Fifth grade: Allison Adler, Nate Bingham, Kate Wenger, Katelyn Gunter;
• Sixth grade: Oliver Hamilton, Jessie Irvin, Helen Kiesel, Collin Maurer, Grace Merkley, Olivia Pennington, Lexi Potts, Andrew Werner;
Seventh grade: Lauren Elpers, Daniel Hirsch, Lauren Rexing, Jacob Spindler, Max Stoll;
Eighth grade: Liz Angermeier, Devon Bullock, Mary Hall, Isaiah Kiesel, Maggie Rose, Eli Ziliak.
“We are very proud of everyone who prepared and delivered a speech to the student body. You all have great ideas to make St. James even better.”
Coloring contest winners
Winners of the Scholastic Book Fair coloring contest at St. Benedict Cathedral School in Evansville include Natalie Schulz, Owen Elpers, Ella Elpers, Abigail Money, Amelia Hope, Kiersten Fiedler, Madelyn Dempsey, Marianna Mulherin, Heidi McCombs, Greta Diehl, Adam Creech, Jonica Wooton and Aryiana Swope.
It’s a boy!
“Congratulations to Laura and Kasey Eickhoff!” writes Vickie Wannemuehler, principal at St. Matthew School in Mount Vernon.
“We are happy to announce that Felix Samuel Eickhoff was born on Sept. 15.
“Both mother and baby are doing very well and adjusting to life at home. We are happy to have Rachel Williams with us while Mrs. Eickhoff is on maternity leave.”
