The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary
Time ~ January 29, 2012
OFFICES
St. Ann & St. Joseph- Bookkeeping only
Tel-812 346
4783 Fax-812 352 9033
St. Ann/St. Joseph/St. Mary’s
Parish Offices
8:00 am-4:00
pm Mon-Fri
212
Washington Street, North Vernon, IN 47265
Tel-812 346
3604 Fax- 812 346 3506
Sharlot
Ertel - sharlot01@gmail.comcell-812 592 4107
Hall Rentals
St.
Ann – Kevin Capes 767-2844
St. Joseph – Mandy Vogel 346-6859
St. Mary’s – Sharlot Ertel 346-3604
St. Mary’s
School
209
Washington Street, North Vernon, IN 47265
Tel-812
346 3445 Fax-812 346 5930
Sr.
Joanita Koors, OSF, School Principal
Mary Bott
- maryb@stmarysnv.com
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Call 812 346 4919 for chapel closing
information
All are welcome ~ open 24 hours a day
For a committed hour call 812 592 1764
WEBSITES
St.
Joseph Parish: www.stjoefourcorners.org
St. Mary’s
Parish: www.stmaryscc.org
Fr.
Meyer’s homilies can be found online
St. Mary’s
School: www.stmarysnv.com
OTHER CONTACTS
St. Vincent de Paul- 812
346 2576
10 E. O&M Ave, North Vernon, IN
47265
Board meets 1st Wednesday of
month 8:30 am
HOURS: Mon,
CLOSED /Tues–Fri - 10:00 am-4:00 pm/
Sat - 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Birthline Pregnancy
Help Line- 877
734 2444
COUNCIL CHAIRS
St. Ann
Parish
Council: Rita Elmore
Finance
Committee: Charlie Heilers
St. Joseph
Parish
Council: Becky Vogel
Finance
Committee: Martha Barber
St. Mary’s
Parish
Council: Amy Kelley
Finance
Committee: Charlie Weber
School
Commission: Deb Itell
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
4:00 pm St. Mary’s
Saturday
6:30 pm St. Joseph
Sunday 7:30
am St. Mary’s
Sunday 9:00
am St. Mary’s
Sunday 10:45 am St. Ann
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday 6:30 pm St. Ann
Tuesday 6:30
am St. Joseph & 8:45 am St. Mary’s
Wednesday 6:30 am St. Joseph & 5:45 pm St. Mary’s
12:15
pm Communion Service at Jennings Hosp Chapel
Thursday 6:30 am St. Joseph & 8:45 am St. Mary’s
Friday
6:30 am St. Joseph & 8:45 am St. Mary’s
Saturday
6:30 am St. Ann
Reconciliation-Confession
Weekly-
3:30-3:55
pm- Saturday’s St. Mary’s
6:00-6:25
pm-Saturday’s St. Joseph
7:00-7:25
am-Sunday’s St. Mary’s
Daily- before
or after Mass
Penance Services
April 2,
2012
Anointing of the Sick
Emergency
Fr.
Meyer- 812 592 8026 or
Fr. Staublin- 812 522 5304
Anointing within mass – January 30th 6:30pm
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SM-Sat.
January 28, 4:00 pm– Doc Leake
SJ-Sat.
January 28, 6:30 pm– Thelma
Maschino
SM-Sun.
January 29, 7:30 am–Members
SA/SJ/SM
SM-Sun.
January 29, 9:00 am–Josie Vogel
SA-Sun.
January 29, 10:45 am–Living
and Deceased
Members
of Leo Daeger family
SA-Mon. January 30, 6:30 pm – Fr. Don
Quinn
Anointing
of Sick during mass
SJ-Tues. January 31, 6:30 am–Louis
Haley
SM-Tues. January 31, 8:45 am– Fr. Don Quinn
SJ-Wed. February 1, 6:30 am– Luke Elsner
SM-Wed. February 1, 5:45 pm– John and Ruth Schroeder
SJ-Thur. February 2, 6:30 am– Thelma Maschino
SM-Thur. February 2, 8:45 am– Josie
Vogel
*SJ-Fri. February 3, 6:30 am– MASS CANCELLED
but
there will be morning prayer with throat blessing
SM-Fri. February 3, 8:45 am– Betty
M. Cull
*SA-Sat. February 4, 6:30 am– CANCELLED
SM-Sat.
February 4, 4:00 pm– Doc and Rose Leake
(60th
Wedding Anniversary) and Zach Gregory
SJ-Sat.
February 4, 6:30 pm– Luke
Elsner
SM-Sun.
February 5, 7:30 am–Members
SA/SJ/SM
SM-Sun.
February 5, 9:00 am–Anna Mae Megel
SA-Sun.
February 5 , 10:45 am–Josie
Vogel
*Note
–changes this week
The Fourth Sunday of
Ordinary Time – Jan 29, 2012
Ask Father
Meyer: What can we do to strengthen our families.
If we look in the bible we will find Jesus eating
and dining often: Wedding at Cana (John 2 1-12) Feeding of the Five Thousand (John
6:1-15, Mark6:34-44), Feeding of the Four Thousand (Mark 8:1-10, Matthew
15:32-39), The Anointing at Bethany (John 12:2), The Lord’s Supper (Mark
14:22-26, Luke 22:14-19, Matthew 26:26-30), Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35),
Resurrection Appearances (Luke 24:42, John 21:12)
The celebration of the Lord’s Supper is something
that we as Catholics hold to be very sacred.
Yet, do we have sacred meals in our own homes? Has the family meal been put to the
side? It is a Fact: Families spend less
time together than they did twenty-five years ago. In an era of unprecedented
time-saving devices, we are busier than ever and less connected to one another.
This is particularly true in Christian families. Most families do not eat together. Statistics
show that there is a one-third decline in family dinners; despite the fact that
most of the families report that they place a high value on family meals.
One study I was reading, looking at teen behavior,
found a strong link between regular family meals and a number of positive
outcomes: academic success, psychological adjustment, lower rate of drug and
alcohol use, and risk of suicide. Another study, of children ages 3-12, found
that time spent eating at home was a better predictor of academic success and
emotional adjustment than any of the following activities: school, homework,
athletics, arts, and religious participation.
So let’s be honest, for how many of you do family
meals involve fast food eaten in the van between activities? Or, for how many
do family meals happen in front of the TV?
What accounts for this decline in families eating together? Data seems
to indicate that two issues are involved. The first is increased working hours
for parents. The second is overscheduled children and disconnected families.
Frantic families have become the norm. Kids are involved in basketball,
football, soccer, karate, scouts, gymnastics, tutoring and youth groups. Family
life now revolves around children’s activities.
A University of Michigan study shows that, in the last few years,
children have lost an average of twelve hours a week in free time. Outdoor
activity time has dropped nearly 50%,while structured sports time and passive
leisure time (TV, video games) have both risen.
Not only are children busier, but families are
spending less overall “quality” time together. Conversations between parents
and children are all but non-existent.
What are the results: tired children who do not get enough sleep, busy
families who are driven more by activities than values, disconnected families
that do not talk enough or only in the van to and from events, precious little
unstructured time, like a family dinner, to catch up, breathe and share our
lives.
So what? Take a hard look at your family routine.
Is it overbooked? Are you tired and
frantic? Do you believe that your child will actually be better off with more
activities? Why not cut back on a few activities and spend some unstructured
time with your children. Start by planning some stay at home dinners together.
No agenda, just family talk.
I believe that if the family reclaims the sacred
meal, we will all the more reclaim the importance of Holy Mass. When the family does not gather, there is a
lack of a reason to gather for the breaking of the bread…as Jesus did. Let’s reclaim the family and reclaim our
Christian faith!
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS- from Jan
22
St.
Ann (budget $1,300) – $669.00
St.
Joseph (budget $2,115)–$1,017.00
St.
Mary’s (budget $8,800) - $7,863.75
THIS WEEKEND
St. Mary’s K of
C Breakfast- Sun. Jan 29~8:15-11:00
Free
will offering breakfast.
Way of the
Cross Call-out- Sun. Jan 29th ~ 4pm-6pm
All
8th -12th grade youth are to get ready for this year’s
dramatic
production of the passion of our Lord.
Confirmation
Retreat Permission Forms Due Jan 29
Permission Slips were mailed to your homes!
Theology on Tap Feb. 1
~7:00 PM, Columbus
"The Bible is a Catholic Book" All young
adults (ages 18-35) are encouraged to attend the next TOT series, held at the
Columbus Bar. Additional dates are
Feb. 15, Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4 & 18.
Rosary for
the sick – Wed Feb 1 ~ 5:15 pm
Rosary in St. Mary’s Church before the 5:45 mass
for the sick of the three parishes.
Feast of the
Presentation (Candle Mass) – Thur. Feb 2
Special procession and blessing of Candles
Holy Mass- 6:30AM- St. Joseph
Holy Mass- 8:45AM- St. Mary’s
Feast of St.
Blasé (Throat Blessing) – Fri. Feb 3
Special
Blessing of throats
Morning
Prayer- 6:30AM- St. Joseph
Holy
Mass- 8:45AM- St. Mary’s
Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament-Sat Feb 4~4PM
Doors open at 2PM, games start at 4PM, entry fee is
$65.
High
School Senior Retreat Deadline- Mon Feb 6
The dates of the retreat are Feb 17-20.
Registration info- www.archindy.org/youth/seniorretreat
Novena to Lourdes- Feb
3-Feb 11
See
the prayer cards in the back of the church.
Saturday Night Live- Feb
11~7:30PM
Big
Dave Gehrich will be presenting- spread the word!!!
St. Joseph Bake Sale- Feb
11
To
support Seminarian Ben Syberg. Please be generous!
Natural
Family Panning – Sun Feb 12th
New classes will start Feb 5th –
register online at www.ccli.org or call John and Heather Rennekamp at 519-3173.
Showing of the Movie-
Fireproof- Feb 12~ 6:30PM
This film, starring Kirk Cameron, was created to
strengthen marriages and bring renewal.
All engaged and married couples are encouraged to attend a viewing. Fr. Meyer will be leading a reflection
following. The event is free at St. Mary’s Parish Center.
4-Corners K of C trap
shoot outing Sun. Feb 12~ 2-4 PM Brush Creek Conservation Club-Butlerville. Members and any prospective new members are
invited to come out and help 4-Corners Council take on the St. Mary’s Knights
in a trap shoot. Novice as well as
experienced shooters are invited.
The Reverse
Raffle is Coming! Feb 18~ 5:30PM
St. Mary’s Parish Center. Doors open at
5:30 PM, dinner will be served at 7:00.
Only 300 tickets this year!
Tickets are available in the school office for $30 each.
St Joseph Bowling Outing Sun. Feb
19~1:00 - 3PM Starlight
Lanes-Seymour members of all three parishes are invited. Bowling & shoe rental will be paid for by
the K of C.
9th -11th
Grade Retreat- Feb 25-26
All High School youth are encouraged to
attend. This tri-parish retreat will be
hosted at the CYO camp. Permission slips are in the back of church and
due back on Feb. 19.
4 -Corners K of C
Consignment Auction- March 17~10AM
Start rounding up your items for the annual auction. The Knights will even help haul and store
sale items. Please: no tires, computers,
or TV's. Contact Ed Maschino
346-3771 or Terry Brock at 346-7638 to
get your sale items registered
K of C Basketball Free
Throw Results
The
following are the results of the K of C Local Free Throw Tournament held on
Sunday January 15 ~ Congratulations!
Winners
will compete in the District Competition on February 12 at St. Mary’s Parish
Center ~ 2PM.
10
Kent Biehle 11
Bryce Kirchner
12
Bret Sawyer 13
Tyler Vogel
14
Peyton Gerkin
Girls-Age
Division Winners
10
Riley Sawyer 11
Phoebe Campbell
12
Sydney Gerkin 13
Ashly Schildknecht
14
Marisa Biehle
Vocation
Essay Contest- $100 Cash
Fr. Meyer wants 7-12th graders to enter
and win an Essay Contest on Vocations.
Father is adding $100 on top of the “normal” cash prize if someone from
Jennings County wins!!! Contact Fr.
Meyer for details…
St. Mary
School News
♦ Market Day pick up is Jan 31st.
Chapel of the
Good Shepherd
♦Open Slots: Tuesday 2AM, Friday 1AM & 2AM, and Sunday
8AM
♦The monstrance this month is from St. Mary’s
Come Spiritually Prepared For HOLY MASS
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
● Reading I: Job
7:1-4, 6-7
● Reading II: 1
Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
● Gospel:
Mark 1:29-39
Thanks
♦Thanks to everyone
for the prayers, cards, flowers and visits during my illness. Louise Vogel
Contribution
Statements for 2011
Statements should have arrived late last week or early this
week.
Adult Confirmation
Are you an adult who never received the Sacrament of
Confirmation? I would like to remedy
that situation. Please contact the
office to see if we can assist you – 346-3604.
Spiritual
Adoption Baby Development Week 1
The egg implants in the lining and begins to draw nourishment from the
lining.
Calendar
of Meetings
Faith Formation
SNL- Feb 11~7:30 PM at St. Joseph
Various Groups and Ministries
SM BFH Meeting – TBA
SJ K of C
- Feb 21 ~7PM
SM-SA K of C – Feb 6~7 PM
SM School
Commission- Feb 7~6PM
SJ Rosary
Society –Mar 13 ~
6:30 PM
Parish Council (PC) and Finance Council (FC)
Meetings
SM-FC – Feb 21 6:00 PM SJ- FC – Jan 24 ~ 6:30 PM
SM- PC – Feb 21 7:30 PM SA-PC– Feb 20 ~ 7 PM
SA- FC – Mar 19 ~ 7 PM SJ- PC – Feb 28 ~ 6:30 PM
Super
Bowl Village Outreach
Join the fun
at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church downtown Indy
January 27-
February 5!!!
Please
plan to join St. John for the Super Bowl
Village days January 27-February 5.
St. John will be “Opening Wide the Doors to Christ” to those who pass by
and would love to have you join in for Mass or some of the outreach
events! All are welcome!!!
Mass Times:
Daily
| 12:10pm
Saturday,
January 28 | 5:30pm
Saturday,
February 4 | 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday,
January 29 | 11am, 7pm
Sunday,
February 5 | 9am, 11am, 1pm
Events:
+ St. John Tours, “Ask a
Catholic” Booth, Photos with cut out of the Pope Benedict XVI (January 27-February 4 | 3pm-9pm)
+First Friday Eucharistic
Adoration
& testimonial with former Super Bowl Champion, Chris Godfrey (February 3, 7pm)...and much
more!!
For more information on
outreach events and schedules please visit:
www.stjohnsyoungadult.org/events/super-bowl-2012/
Pray for those who need
healing grace and comfort
A ROSARY will be prayed the First
Wednesday of each month
at St Mary’s ~ 5:15PM. Please join us!
Frank Biehle, Sam Wagner, Monica Hurley, Steve Hoppock, Elijah Cowles, Erma McClaine,
Ted Brunner, Fran Smith, Rita Kruse, Marvin Biehle, Roger Short, Joe Castetter, Don Ellerbrook,
Patricia Serrano, Jim Gootee, Mert
Wickens, Agnes Matern, Gary
Johnson, Jack Wickens, Lee Kane, Anna Fisher, T.
Irwin, Debbie Ramey, Diana Matz, Mary Margaret
Bowling, Dorothy Littrell, Archbishop Daniel
Buechlein, Albert Yux, Bonnie Caraway, Star Bertram,
Ruth Weber, Josiah Schafer, Elaine Herron, Julie Ried,
Matt Frederick, Marie Rogers, Bill Begue, Judy Kipper,
Linda Lamb, Abel Cummings, Beverly Gibson, Bob Hester, Roberta Mosley, Ann Monhaut, Mike Brown, Jenny Bowling, James Cone, Larry Burgmeier, Ruthie Webster, Jim Wooton,
Christopher Beesley, Rosie (York) Kelly, Suzanne
Spencer, John Hughes, Ken Biddinger, Amelia Reagan,
Mike Huckelberry, Mary Ley,
Doris Fortner, Paula Campos, David Quinn, Patty Bower, Dana Hillen, Bobby Stoner, Caleb Brennan, Bonnie Burgmeier, Jacob Grabill, Austin
Douglas, Julie Rascoe, Wilma Abney, Richard Brooks,
Ruby Kiefer. Please let us know when you or your loved one no longer has urgent
need to be on this list
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
Sawyer
Pickett
Funeral
and Cremation Services
346-4495
Please Pray for the Soul of…
♦
May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
SASJ- iron
and ironing board
Second banns of marriage
between…
JoAnn Nicole Reitman
of the Parish of St. Ann and
Nicholas Ray Trulock of North Vernon, IN
If any of you
know cause or just impediment why these persons should not be joined together
in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, you are to declare it. ~ Rev. Jonathan P.
Meyer
Congratulations
♦To __________ and __________ who were united in the Holy
Sacrament of Matrimony on __________ at St. _______
Spring
Shoot March 18th
Bequests
Parish
General Fund
Tower Fund
Roof and
Gutter Fund
Cemetery
Endowment
Youth
Ministry
Perpetual Care
of Buildings
Parish
General Fund
Cemetery
Endowment
Organ
Restoration
Youth
Ministry
Roof Fund
St. Mary’s
School
General Fund
Project Share
Tuition Assistance
Parish
General Fund
Kitchen Update fund-
Cemetery Endowment
Adoration Chapel Fund
Youth Ministry
Parish Council Members and Their Positions
St.
Ann: President-
Rita Elmore, Vice President- Gary Kreutzjans,
Secretary- Greg Kreutzjans, Communication- Chris Kirchner, Education- Nicole Curry, Spiritual Life-
Kevin Hill, Physical Facilities- Steve Gasper, Family Life- Kevin Capes
St.
Joseph: President-
Becky Vogel, Vice President- Joe Maschino, Secretary- Dave Vogel, Education-
Bobby Simmons, Spiritual Life- Jim McNulty, Physical Facilities- Mandy Vogel,
Family Life- Marie Baurle
St. Mary’s: President- Amy Kelly, Vice
President- Iris Biehle, Secretary- Debbie Hatfield, Matt Harsh, Mike Megel,
Gail McCoy, John Leach, Mary Jo Bender, Pat Kirchner