Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered one half hour before the weekend Masses,
the last 45 minutes of our monthly adoration and before and after all daily Masses
upon inquiry.
Sick Calls and Emergency
If you need to contact a priest for medical emergency that requires sacramental assistance, you will need to contact
Fr. Meyer at 812-592-8026 or Fr. Staublin at St. Ambrose’s rectory at 812-522-5304.
“When good men do nothing, evil prevails”
Shaping public policy is the responsibility of every person
Our democratic form of government and our Catholic Church both call us to become involved. Now, through the Indiana Catholic Conference, the voice for the Indiana bishops at the Statehouse, you and other Catholics can have a direct impact on legislative action through I-CAN. As an I-CAN (Indiana Catholic Action Network) member you will now have quick easy access to the President of the United States, members of Congress, state lawmakers and the governor. You can now share your Catholic views on important issues such as abortion, immigration reform, embryonic stem cell research, health care reform and education just to name a few.
How can I Join I-CAN?
1) Go to the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) Website
Visit Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC)
2) Click on Legislative Action Center.
3) Click on Join our Action Network.
4) Put in required information and you will now receive periodic I-CAN Updates. If you want to be informed about pending legislation that is either in line with Church teaching or contrary to it, then I-CAN is waiting for you. We are just a few clicks away at Visit I-CAN
CONFIRMATON FOR ADULTS
Are you an adult who never received the sacrament of Confirmation?
This is a great sacrament that you NEED. Please contact the office or let Fr. Meyer know
Shut-In Visitations
On first Fridays, Fr. Meyer will be visiting all shut-ins. To make this possible, shut-in names are needed. Please contact the office with any names that you may have.
INDULGENCES- Year for Priests
During the Year for Priests you can gain a partial indulgence every day by praying
the prescribed prayers and meeting the normal conditions.
This begs the question: what is an indulgence?
1. This is how an indulgence is defined in the Code of Canon Law (can. 992) and in
the
Catechism of the Catholic Church
(n. 1471):
"An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose
guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed
gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which,
as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury
of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints".
2. To gain indulgences, whether plenary or partial, it is necessary that the faithful
be in the state of grace (free from mortal-grave sin) at least at the time the indulgenced
work is completed.
3. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the
faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace:
— have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin;
— have gone to Confession (7 days pre/post);
— receive the Holy Eucharist;
— pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.
4. Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased,
but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth.
St. Joseph College Students
The Rosary Society is interested in starting a new ministry pertaining to the college students of our parish. We would like to send them care packages periodically throughout the school year. They can live at home or away from home. If you think your college age child would like to be included, please contact Cari Hauersperger at 346-8685.
Pro-Life Volunteers Are Needed
If you are interested in answering the Birthline hotline from the comfort of your home, please contact Sister Diane at 317-236-1521. The hotline volunteer responds to women in crisis pregnancies and those seeking material assistance through our ministry at the Catholic Center. Training is provided.
Volunteers Needed
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jennings County currently has 9 boys and 5 girls waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister to spend time with them. If you could share some time doing everyday activities or special events with a child please call toll free 1-877-892-2447 for more information.
St. Vincent de Paul Volunteers Needed
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is in need of extra hands to sort, mark, hang, and sell merchandise in the store. Workers are especially needed for Wednesday afternoon and Friday all day, but any time you can give would be greatly appreciated. Also volunteers who are willing to learn the interview process are being sought. To volunteer or ask questions call Jane Kirchner, 346-7793, Ruth Long, 873-7863, or Vickie Ernstes, 346-5926.
Church Bulletins for the Homebound
If you know someone who would like to receive the St. Joseph or St. Ann bulletin by mail or e-mail please contact the office at
812-346-4783. The e-mail version is a text only version. Please leave your name and phone number so that the bulletin editor can contact you for particular information.
email
Contact Bulletin Editor
Catholic Charities' Website
Catholic Charities of the archdiocese of Indianapolis has launched its new website: Visit the Catholic Charities of the archdiocese Check it regularly for updates on programs, special events, Hurricane Katrina relief, and donation and volunteer needs from across the archdiocese. Thank you for your continued support of our mission.
Catholic Radio on Your Computer
Catholic Radio 89.1 FM (radio area is from Bloomington north) recently began
"streaming" its signal on the internet. If you have a computer, just go to: Listen to Catholic Radio and click on the LISTEN NOW button. Every day you
can hear the Mass at 8:00AM and noon, the Rosary at 7:30AM, and lots of
interesting Catholic talk shows.
Courage – A spiritual support group
Courage is a spiritual support group for persons with same-sex attraction who desire
to lead a chaste life in accord with authentic Catholic Church Teaching. Please email
Contact Courage for Information
to receive more information. Your confidentiality and anonymity
are assured.
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