Around The Diocese For Sept. 19

 Count your blessings!

Father Jim Koressel, pastor at St. Peter Parish in Montgomery, writes, “Count your blessings! This growing season has been as close to perfect as we could dare to hope. Timely rains and moderate temperatures will bring about a near record crop production. Pray that all who will begin work shortly to harvest and store this blessing will be free from accidents.

“As many areas of our country, and the world, worry about whether they will have any water to use, we have all we need. It is likely that we even waste water knowing that there is an abundant supply. We too have experienced droughts in the past. We have watched as our crops turn brown in midsummer and offer little, if any, bounty. As few as three years ago we were forced to cut back on our water usage for fear that we would run out of water. Fortunately, we faced only one year of affliction. Some areas of our country are in their third or fourth year of drought. The situation is becoming very serious. The supply of fresh fruits and vegetables we are accustomed to having on demand during the winter months will surely be affected by this situation.

“The drought in other countries makes the one in the U.S.A. seem small. Some countries are measuring their drought in terms of a decade or more. All of us should be more conscious of our use of natural resources.”

Happy Birthday!

Father Sudhakar Bhastati, associate pastor at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Haubstadt and St. Bernard Parish in Snake Run, celebrates his birthday Sept. 24.

Deacon Lancaster Dow Jr. celebrates his birthday Sept. 24.

Father Philip Kreilein, pastor at Resurrection Parish, Evansville, presbyteral moderator at St. Boniface Parish, Evansville, and diocesan director of Continuing Education: Ministry to Priests, celebrates his birthday Sept. 28.

Father Lowell Will, pastor of St. Clement Parish, Boonville, celebrates his birthday Sept. 29.

Deacon anniversary

Deacon Donald Haag of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Petersburg, was ordained Sept. 24, 1983.

Praise Band

Father Kenneth Walker, pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in  Loogootee, writes, “It was suggested that we form a Praise Band made up of the youth of the parish to help to enhance our liturgies and offer our youth an opportunity to share their talents with the parish.

“I think that this is a wonderful suggestion and as you know, when you sing, you pray twice. Our new Praise Band will be under the direction of Paula Ringwald.”

Welcome!

“Please join the Office of Hispanic Ministry in welcoming Kyla Wargel as she joins us in our efforts to more fully serve the Latino and Hispanic people among us,” said Sharon Burns, director. She will serve as the support specialist, facilitating the work of the OHM staff and assisting with outreach efforts in Evansville.

“She hails from Evansville (a Mater Dei graduate) and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She has earned many credits toward a master's in social work at Loyola University in Chicago.

“Most recently Kyla served as an intern with Natik and Centro de Capacitación en Ecología y Salud in San Cristóbal, Chiapas, México. She was responsible for interviewing local artisans as they prepare to market their products and interviewing residents about water conditions and needs.”

Happy Birthday!

Marcia Waters, parish catechetical leader at St. Peter Parish, Linton, celebrates her birthday Sept. 29

Student council

Members of the Student Council at Good Shepherd School in Evansville include classroom representatives Ainsley Buck, Josh Russell, Jake Purdue, Callie Elpers, Taylor Gries, Morgan Koch, Nick Hermann and Nicole Neisen.

At-large members include Mia Carter, Isaac Robertson, Payton Roberts, Jackson Gries, Lizzy Hart, Izzy Haseman, Mallory Russell, Landry Buck, Elise Deeg and Sarah Fruit.

Happy Birthday!

Kalyn Herrmann, principal at Sts. Peter and Paul School, Haubstadt, celebrates her birthday Sept. 27.

Angie Johnson, principal at St. James School, Haubstadt, celebrates her birthday Sept. 29.

Parishioner of the Month

Lee Joe Welp has been named Parishioner of the Month, according to the newsletter for St. Anthony Parish in St. Anthony and Sacred Heart Parish in Schnellville.

He says, “What I like most about my Catholic faith is being able to pray and attend Mass.”

Anniversaries at Holy Family

Congratulations to couples at Holy Family Parish in Jasper celebrating September wedding anniversaries: Donald and Helen Jacob, 58 years; Jerome and Clara Streicher, 60 years; Eugene and Catherine Recker, 44 years; Daniel and Brenda Schitter, 50 years; Arthur and Virginia Vaal, 55 years; Allen and Ann Laake, 52 years; James and Doris Egler, 51 years; Melvin and Mary Jo Popp, 40 years; Del and Norma Steinhart, 52 years; Larry and Judy Freyberger, 49 years; Harvey and Betty Dilger, 53 years; Gary and Rita Daunhauer, 49 years; Verlin and Naomi Kenworthy, 63 years; Ronald and Kathleen Kluemper, 45 years; James and Mary Ann Bohnert, 54 years; Ambrose and Nancy Lampert, 49 years; Ralph and Elfrieda Mehlinger, 59 years; Robert and Sharon Dilger, 40 years; Martin and Irma Sermersheim, 47 years; Charles and Lenora Miller, 60 years; Hilbert and Mary Alice Fromme, 53 years.