Around The Diocese
Celebrating the Eucharist
In a letter to parishioners at St. Theresa Church, Evansville, Deacon Dave Seibert writes, “When we come together to celebrate the Eucharist, we use images that remind us of a meal. We’re fed at the Table of the Lord. We are fed by the Body and Blood of Christ. But unlike the number one combo at your favorite fast food stop, there’s no choice between dine in and carry out. Mass is strictly a carry out affair.
The Mass is not a self-contained affair that exists only for an hour within the confines of a particular building. Eucharist begins in the Mass but reaches its climax once we pass through the doors. Eucharist is meant to be shared. It’s meant to be taken from the church and out into the world.
How we take this meal out into the world varies from person to person. We share this meal with others when we visit someone in the hospital. We share this meal when we help at a soup kitchen. We share this meal when we offer a kindness to a stranger. We share this meal when we work to protect the dignity of the poor and marginalized. We share this meal whenever we promote a respect for all life.
“In short, each time we share Christ’s presence in the world with someone else, we share this meal, we carry it out.”
Happy Birthday!
Father Paul Ferguson, pastor at Holy Redeemer Church, Evansville, celebrates his birthday Dec. 11.
Deacon Earl Ruppel, pastoral life coordinator at St. Thomas Church, Vincennes, celebrates his birthday Dec. 16.
Deacon David Seibert, pastoral life coordinator at St. Theresa Church, Evansville, and director of the diocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate, celebrates his birthday Dec. 17.
Deacon anniversary
Deacon Thomas Lambert, St. Clement Church, Boonville, was ordained Dec. 12, 1992.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Kent Scheller has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni award from the Holy Cross Alumni and Friends. The annual award is presented to a Holy Cross School graduate who has been recognized by his or her parish as living an exemplary Catholic life.
Happy Birthday!
Doug Rasler, parish catechetical leader at Holy Redeemer Church, Evansville, celebrates his birthday Dec. 17.
Martin County anniversaries
Congratulations to couples in Martin County parishes who are celebrating December wedding anniversaries.
• St. Mary Church, Shoals: John and Mary Ann Griggs, 49 years;
• St. Martin Church, Whitfield: Curt and Irene Elliott, 59 years;
• St. John Church, Loogootee: Jim and Helen Acton, 51 years; Walter and Elsie Horsting, 43 Years; Bill and Barbara Boyd, 40 years; Don and Sue Carrico, 52 years; Bob and Julia Elliott, 60 years; Stanley and Karin Hodges, 53 years; Charles and Carolyn Buxton, 44 years; Jim and June Eckerle, 49 years; William and Barbara Lannan, 56 years; Mike and Elaine Wade, 44 years; Charles and Peggy Bridgewater, 45 years.
War on Hunger
The Student Council at Corpus Christi School in Evansville recently sponsored a “War on 'Hunger,” according to Sharon Feller, technology coordinator.
“The students in each grade competed against each other. Each can brought in was worth five points, and pork and beans were worth 15 points.
“The students then had a chance to take away points from each other's class by bringing in boxes of food, which were worth 10 points. Cereal was worth 15 points.”
All of the food was taken to the St. Vincent De Paul's food pantry.
Parent ambassadors
“We are in the process of forming a Resurrection Parents Ambassador group,” said Theresa Berendes, principal. “This group will act as a welcoming committee for new families that join our school family. The group will attend registration, kindergarten round up and other events to welcome new families to the school.
“We are looking for parents who would be willing to actively communicate with other families, and be a constant resource to them during the school year.”
60 years
Congratulations to Robert and Rosemary Yabroudy, parishioners at St. Joseph Church, Evansville, who are celebrating their sixieth wedding anniversary.
Awesome!
“Hats off the to 20 Confirmation candidates who made the retreat over the weekend,” writes Shirley Jeffers, youth minister at St. John Church, Loogootee.
“It was awesome and the ‘spirit’ was moving. Thanks to chaperones, Doug and Gayle Strange, Terry and Denise Craney, Richard and Nancy Summers, and Julie Sutton.
