Around The Diocese For Jan. 31

Stewardship campaign

“We are beginning a stewardship campaign to encourage you to offer your gifts to God and our parish community,” writes Father John Brosmer to his parishioners in the Catholic Community of North Spencer.

“The message of stewardship is not always an easy one to follow in our culture. Our society celebrates individualism and possessions. It is easy to make our ‘wants’ our first priority. However, to accept the invitation of Jesus to ‘come follow me’ means to accept the idea that we are not owners but stewards. God is the owner of all. To accept the invitation of Jesus means we make God our first priority. To accept the invitation of Jesus is to accept a life of opportunity coupled with responsibility and accountability – the life of a steward.

“Committing to stewardship is a demonstration of your desire to once again say ‘yes’ to the invitation of Jesus.”

Happy Birthday!

Father Eugene Schroeder, pastor at St. Joseph Parish, Vanderburgh County, celebrates his birthday Feb. 7.

Father James Sauer, administrator at St. Matthew Parish, Mount Vernon, and Holy Angels, New Harmony, and The Message columnist, celebrates his birthday Feb. 8.

Deacon anniversaries

Deacon Cyril Will, Good Shepherd Parish, Evansville, was ordained Feb. 10, 1990.

Deacon Thomas Holsworth was ordained Feb. 10, 1990.

Happy Birthday!

John Atkinson, assistant principal at Rivet Middle and High School, Vincennes, celebrates his birthday Feb. 5.

Joan Fredrich, principal at Holy Rosary School, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Feb. 7.

Martin County

Anniversaries

Congratulations to couples in Martin County parishes who are celebrating January wedding anniversaries.

• St. Mary Parish, Shoals: Gerald and Ruby Wilcoxen, 62 years;

• St. Martin, Whitfield: Gary and Beth Arvin, 42 years; John and Ann McAtee, 59 years;

• St. John, Loogootee: Dennis and Barbara Ash, 42 years; Clarence and Rose Bradley, 40 years; Chris and Faye Holland, 42 years.

Nominee

Congratulations to Holy Redeemer teacher Roseann Wilson who has been nominated as Teacher of the Year in the University of Evansville program, according to Marianne Webster, principal.

Saying ‘thanks’ to the K of C

“The Knights of St. John Commandry 345 has generously donated  $700 to St. James School’s  special needs program,” according to Angie Johnson, principal of the Haubstadt school.

“The Knights have made annual donations for several years, and this continued support of the school and its mission are very much appreciated. The funds will be used to support the school’s learning resource program, which will increase student success in the classroom.”