Around The Diocese For Feb. 21
The Nicene Creed
In the bulletin at St. Raphael Parish in Dubois and St. Peter Celestine Parish in Celestine, Father Eugene Schmitt writes, “Someone once asked me a question regarding the Nicene Creed, ‘Why do we bow our heads when we say the words, ‘For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became Man.’
“We bow our heads because this line refers to a most important moment in history, the Incarnation, where Jesus became man. This bow demonstrates a special reverence for this event.
“At Christmas and the Solemnity of the Annunciation, March 25, we are asked to genuflect at this time.”
Happy Birthday!
Father Ralph Schipp, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday March 2. He resides at 278 S. Tinsel Circle E; Santa Claus IN 47579.
Anniversaries of ordination
Father Jean Vogler, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood Feb. 28, 1970.
Father Kenneth Herr, pastor at St. Boniface Parish, Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood March 2, 1968.
Father Lowell Will, pastor of St. Clement Parish, Boonville, and St. Rupert Parish, Red Brush, was ordained to the priesthood March 2, 1968.
News from St. Mary’s Health
St. Mary’s Health announces that
• Dr. William Millikan has been named CEO of the newly-formed St. Mary’s Medical Group (SMMG), a physician-led, patient-centered organization that combines all four St. Mary’s physician groups into one collaborative team.
SMMG employs nearly 100 physicians in 14 specialties throughout the Tri-State in addition to approximately 50 hospital-based physicians.
• John Zabrowski has been named as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Anniversaries at Holy Family
Congratulations to parishioners at Holy Family Parish in Jasper celebrating February wedding anniversaries: Ronald and Magdalen Buechlein, 50 years; Marcos and Maria Bravo, 41 years; Sharon and Allan Mehringer, 40 years; Jack and Mary Jo Dippel, 46 years; Henry and Virlee Schoering, 58 years; Kenneth and Gladys Johanning, 40 years; James and Donna Schroeder, 48 years; James and Linda Troxler, 57 years; Allen and Virginia Knies, 52 years; Thomas and Carol Dodge, 59 years.
Happy Birthday!
Shirley Jeffers, parish catechetical leader at St. John Parish, Loogootee, celebrates her birthday March 2.
All-state
Mater Dei High School senior Jered Schenk has been named to the All-State Soccer Team. He is a four-year varsity goalie who set the state record for the most saves in a state championship game during his sophomore year. He also leads the state in total saves for this past season.
Money for Riley
Judy Van Hoosier, principal at Good Shepherd School in Evansville, writes, “Thank you to everyone who participated in the Casual Dress Day for $1. Good Shepherd School raised $467 for Riley Children’s Hospital.
“A special thank you to the Student Council for a $50 donation included in the total amount.”
Serra Club
Madelyn Maurer, an eighth grader at St. Philip School in Posey County, was selected to attend the recent Vocations Awareness luncheon sponsored by the Evansville Serra Club.
Secret Santas
Members of the Student Council at Holy Family School in Jasper acted as Secret Santas for their teachers in December. Each student was given the names of two or three teachers and encouraged to give them small items such as candy as gifts.
The teachers were not informed who their Secret Santas were until the end of the semester. Students report that the Christmas project was a “success.”
