Around The Diocese For September 26
Money for Haiti
The Confirmation candidates at Holy Family Parish in Jasper were each entrusted with $10 and challenged to increase those “talents” for the benefit of the people of Haiti, according to the parish newsletter.
They responded to the challenge in a variety of ways, including holding bake sales and providing lawn and garden work. Holy Family parishioners contributed to the project, noting they were “investing in each candidate as well as in Haiti.”
So far, the candidates have raised over $900.
The Haiti Committee of Holy Family Parish “humbly thanks everyone who helped with this project, including the candidates, instructors, sponsors and all donors.”
Happy Birthday!
Father James Blessinger, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 1.
Deacon Emil Altmeyer, St. Joseph Parish, Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 2.
Deacon Dennis Hilderbrand, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Washington, celebrates his birthday Oct. 2.
Deacon Levi Schnellenberger, St. Joseph Parish, Jasper, celebrates his birthday Oct. 7.
Deacon James Woebkenberg, St. Joseph Parish, Dale, St. Nicholas Parish, Santa Claus, and Mary, Help of Christians Parish, Mariah Hill, celebrates his birthday Oct. 7.
Deacon anniversary
Deacon Ed Wilkerson, Nativity Parish, Evansville, was ordained Oct. 4, 1985.
Spirit of TEC
Jeff Verkamp, a parishioner at Sacred Heart Parish in Schnellville, has received the 2014 Spirit of TEC award for going above and beyond the normal duties involved with TEC [Teens Encounter Christ].
A new pictorial directory
“Several people have suggested that we have a pictorial directory for our new St. John the Evangelist Parish,” writes Father Kenneth Walker, pastor.
“I too thought it was an excellent idea and asked Stephanie McAtee to serve as the director coordinator. She graciously accepted and plans have been put into place to begin our photo sessions in the spring of 2015.”
Student Council
Members of the Student Council at St. Joseph School in Vanderburgh County include eighth graders Macey Adler, Addison Elpers, Kaelyn Wessel; seventh graders Bailey Brush, Jill Happe, Clay Titzer; sixth graders Paige Denning, Alec Freeman, Danielle Gries; fifth graders Olivia Cody, Nicole Mayer, Addy Waller, and fourth graders Mitchell Adler, Tess Freeman and Ethan Kissel.
Welcome
“Please welcome Brother Jason Muhlenkamp who has joined Catholic Charities as a part-time intern for both fall and spring semesters this year,” writes Sharon Burns, director.
“Brother Jason is currently working towards his bachelor’s in social work from Brescia University where he has also studied theology. Brother Jason took his first oath as a Glenmary Home Missioner on June 8, 2012, and possesses many varied experiences in social services and ministry from his mission placements.
“During his time with Catholic Charities, Brother Jason will help with the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, research and develop an organizational disaster relief plan, and assist with a file integration project.”
Happy Birthday!
Laura Goedde, parish catechetical leader at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt, and Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch, celebrates her birthday Oct. 6
Student Council officers
Nicole Neisen is the president of the Student Council at Good Shepherd School in Evansville. Landry Buck is vice-president, and Sarah Fruit is secretary.
