Around The Diocese For Jan. 8, 2016
Happy Birthday!
Father Kenneth Herr, administrator pro tempore at St. Mary Parish in Sullivan and St. Joan of Arc Parish in Jasonville, celebrates his birthday Jan. 13.
Deacon Kevin Bach celebrates his birthday Jan. 13.
Father Tony Ernst, director of newly ordained priests, diocesan coordinator of Missionary Priests and pastor at Sts. Peter and Paul and St. James parishes, both in Haubstadt, and Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch, celebrates his birthday Jan. 15.
Deacon Anniversary
Deacon Robert Hayden was ordained Jan. 19, 1991.
Mater Dei Annual Fund
Jake and Katie Schiff will co-chair the Mater Dei Annual Fund for 2015-2016. Jake shared, "I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing football for the Wildcats, but the classroom is where I learned many life skills and prepared myself for the future. Katie and I are getting involved now to continue to help Mater Dei flourish.
Student Teachers
Good Shepherd School, Evansville welcomed two student teachers during the second semester of the 2015-2016 school year. Alexis Lasher, a student at the University of Evansville will be in with Mrs. Achilles in kindergarten and University of South Indiana student, Sarah Kelly, will be with Mrs. Watson teaching 6-8 grade literature and grammar.
Booklet Sale Winners
Congratulations to Kaylee Durnil who was the winner of the most items sold
in the Great American booklet sale at Washington Catholic Elementary School. Nicholas Mattingly was second. These students get to invite a friend and go to lunch with the principal.
Living the Eucharist
Father Jay Davidson in the All Saints Parish bulletin writes, “As Lent approaches, our parish is preparing for new opportunities for spiritual renewal. Our Parish is committed to this process, and on the weekends of Jan. 9-10 and Jan. 16-17 you will have the opportunity to sign up for this exciting Lenten experience that will help you grow in your faith. Our parish will participate in Living the Eucharist over the next three years as a way to encounter Christ more deeply in this sacrament. Living the Eucharist involves us in a number of ways during Lent: small groups for adults and teens, family activities, reading a Lenten devotional booklet, bulletin inserts, and praying. Our parish pastoral team believes this will greatly benefit our parish and it is our hope that everyone will participate in at least one way. We ask for your participation and for your prayers for God’s blessing on our parish as we prepare for Lent.
2016 Tradition Lottery
“November marked the beginning of the 2016 Tradition Lottery selling season,” writes Rachel Ketzner of Evansville Catholic High School Events. “We are right at 2,000 of our 3,500 tickets sold and working hard to have another record year. The lottery tickets are $100 each and include monthly chances of $10,000, $1,500, $1,000 and $500. The drawings take place on the third Wednesday of the month, the first being January 20, 2016. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to Mater Dei and Memorial High Schools. This week flyers will be distributed to the parishes to be placed in the bulletins. Thank you for your help with this fundraiser.
Novena 9 Days for Life
From the St. Raphael and St. Peter Celestine bulletin: The U.S. bishops annual novena 9 Days for Life takes place Sat., Jan. 16-Sun., Jan. 24. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions, brief reflections, and more each day. Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message or an app. Join at www.9daysforlife.com!
Weather Cancellations
All Saints Parish reminds parishioners, “If EVSC closes or delays classes because of weather, the following will be cancelled: 7 a.m. Morning Mass/Communion Service, Senior Citizens, Soup Kitchen, Clothes Closet, all parish meetings. Please call first to check the status of the parish office.”
