Around The Diocese For Feb. 27
Walk through the Mass
“Several weeks ago I was asked to do a ‘Walk through the Mass’ for the RCIA candidates,” writes Father Tony Ernst, pastor at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Haubstadt, Holy Cross Parish in Fort Branch, and St. Bernard Parish in Snake Run.
“They had learned about the theology of the Mass, but they wanted to know more about why we do all of the things we do at the Mass. Basically, we went through all of the specifics of the Mass.
“Why do we sit, stand and kneel at different times? Why do we sign ourselves with the Cross before the proclamation of the Gospel? Why do we genuflect?
“This was not only helpful to those who are interested in joining the Catholic Church, it was also good for those who have been Catholic all of their lives.
“Someone suggested that we do this for the parishes during Lent. We did this several years ago, but a refresher is always good. So, we will offer a ‘Walk through the Mass’ on three consecutive Tuesdays at St. Bernard Church – March 3, 10 and 17 at 6:30 p.m.”
Monastic formation
In a brief ceremony at the monastery entrance, Jon Blaize and four other novices were recently clothed in the Benedictine habit at St. Meinrad Archabbey. They now begin a year of monastic formation.
The novitiate is a time of prayer and learning intended to help a novice discern his vocation as a monk. At the end of the year, a novice may be permitted to profess temporary vows of obedience, fidelity to the monastic way of life and stability in the community of Saint Meinrad.
Blaize is a parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Haubstadt.
Happy Birthday!
Deacon Dick Grannan celebrates his birthday March 8.
Deacon David Cook of St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, celebrates his birthday March 11.
Anniversary of ordination
Father Joseph Kane, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood March 11, 1967.
Let’s celebrate!
Sharon Burns, director of Catholic Charities and Hispanic Ministry, writes, “Please join me in congratulating Office of Hispanic Ministry staff members who are celebrating personal milestones.
“Adam Fierst, our Huntingburg support staff specialist, received two awards last week. He will be a recipient of the Maria Goretti Award from Bishop Thompson on March 1. Adam also was notified that he received a scholarship that will cover 100 percent of his costs to IUPUI next year.
“Last week, Pedro Mendez, the coordinator for Hispanic Ministry, popped the question and she said ‘Yes!’ The lucky lady? Emily Herr, parish catechetical leader, at St. Joseph Parish in Dale.
“And, Cesar Berrios, coordinator for Hispanic outreach, made Valentine's Day memorable by proposing to his girlfriend, Shyanne Becker. She readily agreed to be his wife!”
Symphony of Color
Benedictine Sister Karlene Sensmeier, principal at St. Benedict Cathedral School in Evansville, writes, “Congratulations to the following students whose paintings will represent our school in this year’s Symphony of Color art contest sponsored by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.”
They include first graders Max Creech and Gabrielle Korba; second graders Adonia Dixon and Adelynn Hamilton; third graders Brynn Bodine and Greta Diehl; fourth graders Adam Creech and Jonica Wooton; fifth graders Mason Railey and Alec Sloan.
Their paintings will be on display at cMoe through March 17. They will also be shown at the Philharmonic’s Annual Young Peoples Concerts.
Maternity leave
Martha Craig, principal at Corpus Christi School in Evansville, says, “We welcome Amber Hayden who is here in first grade while Jaclyn McCormick is on maternity leave.
Lennox Matthew McCormick was born Feb. 10. “He is very special because he was born on his big sister’s birthday.”
Anniversaries at Holy Family
Congratulations to couples at Holy Family Parish in Jasper celebrating February wedding anniversaries: Ronald and Magdalen Buechlein, 51 years; Marcos and Maria Bravo, 42 years; Allan and Sharon Mehringer, 41 years; Jack and Mary Jo Dippel, 47 years; Henry and Virlee Schroering, 59 years; Kenneth and Gladys Johanning, 41 years; James and Linda Troxler, 58 years; Allen and Virginia Knies, 53 years; Thomas and Carol Dodge, 60 years.
