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Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website: www.stmaryireland.com
St Mary Church - 812-482-7041
Fr. Joseph F. Erbacher, “Fr. Effie”, Pastor …………………………………………………[email protected]
Gloria Bueltel, Organist……………………….…….812-630-8030 Dianne Gogel, Secretary…………..………[email protected]
Sherri Hartley, Secretary…………..….…[email protected]
Pat Gress, Property Manager…..………[email protected]
Martha Schmitt, PCL…………..……[email protected]
Charlene Sermersheim, Music…..………..…….812-482-7837
Annette Weidenbenner, Cleaning ………..…..812-630-7870
Parish Contacts
Altar Server Trainer, Stan Vollmer……………..812-630-2990
Bereavement Meals, Sherri Hartley……….....812-482-7041
Church Decorations, Janet Schitter……..…....812-482-3500 Gina Scherle……………...812-630-5938
Finance Council, Audrey Wehr…..…….….......812-639-3393
Ireland K of C, Grand Knight, Jon Rottet..…..812-630-2307
Ireland K of C Building Rental, Allen Reckelhoff ………………………………………………………….……...812-631-4449 .
Parish Council President, Pat Gress…………...812-639-0795
Prayer Line, Bev Himsel……………………….......812-639-1384
St Anne Society President, Patty Sermersheim ………………………………………………………………....812-630-5967
St John Bosco Youth Ministry, Jacqueline Ripberger, …………………………………………..……….……….......812-481-2442 812-639-4227
St. Mary Mission Statement:
St. Mary Church is a community of faith united in Eucharist and committed to seeking God through prayer; sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure; providing formation and education for children and adults; responding to the needs of people by sharing our faith and resources. We are dedicated to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
March 18, 2018
St. Mary Church P O Box 67 • Ireland, Indiana 47545-0067
2831 N 500 W • Jasper, Indiana 47546
Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, D.D., S.T.L., Bishop of the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana
Fr. Joseph F. Erbacher, “Effie”, Pastor
The Baptism of the Lord - January 10, 2021
St. Mary Church Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7:00am & 10:00am
Tuesday Mass at 6:00pm Wednesday at 9:00am Thursday and Friday Mass at 7:30am
*When there is a funeral, there is no weekday scheduled Mass.
Confessions First Friday Confessions 6:45-7:10am Saturday 3:45-4:10pm or by appointment at any time. On Saturday when there is a wedding, there will be no confessions.
Anointing of the Sick: If facing surgery, dealing with a chronic illness, serious acci-dent or nearing the end of life, notify the parish office if you would like Fr. Erbacher to administer Anointing of the Sick.
Sacrament of Baptism:
Baptisms will take place by appointment only. Call the parish office to set a time and date.
Sacrament of Marriage: Registered parishioners who wish to be married at St. Mary Church are asked to contact the parish office no later than six months prior to their wedding date.
Mass Intentions
Sat-Jan 9 4:30pm Claude & Mary Catherine Mehringer & Donna Scherle Private Confessions 3:45-4:10pm Sun-Jan 10 7:00am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00am Charles Rinderknecht
Tues-Jan 12 6:00pm Judy Klem
Wed-Jan 13 9:00am Albert & Cecilia Schnaus Family Thurs-Jan 14 7:30am Wilfred & Mary Ann Gehlhausen Family Fri-Jan 15 7:30am Ralph Keusch
Sat-Jan 16 4:30pm Craig Heim Private Confessions 3:45-4:10pm Sun-Jan 17 7:00am Members of St. Mary Parish 10:00am Ray & Donnie Werner
Happy Birthday to the following parishioners who will be celebrating their Birthday January 9 to January 15:
January 9: Erica Schwenk, Reid Steffen, Andrew Stork
January 10: Daniel Herzog, Jamie Hunefeld, Alex Schwenk, Eric Temple, Aaron Wyland January 11: Nicholas Gehlhausen, Tom Scherle
January 12: Lynn Greulich, Cole Mehringer, Maddox Miller, Lyndi Neukam, James Niemeier, Carey Schmitt, Sue Schwenk, Allen Seifert
January 13: Daniel Buck, William Bueltel, Arlene Fleck, Duane Gress, Wilfred Gress. Max Renner, Jarod Wolf, Katelyn Young
January 14: Kurt Best, Becca Dupps, Leo Dupps, Landon Ernst, Eric Hopf, Alison Montee, Tonya Sander
January 15: Nolan Erny, Alexa Hopf, Jessy Hopf, Adam Nordhoff, Kendra Renner, Sandy Ruckriegel, Kaleb Senninger, Nicolette Vogler
Congratulations!
If your name was omitted or we have the incorrect date, please call the parish office so we can get our records updated. Also, if your son or daughter has moved from this area or are back in the area, call and let us know that too. Helps to keep everything up to date. Thanks!
Church Support Budgeted Weekly Operating Costs: $13,765.00 Collection for the weekend of January 2 & 3
Weekly donations can be mailed to “St Mary Church, PO Box 67, Ireland, IN 47545” or brought to the parish office. Thank you for your stewardship to our parish.
Christmas Collection………………………………...……...$ 9,697.79 December 26 & 27 Collection………….………………..$ 14,997.02 January 2 & 3 Collection…………………………………… $ 13,150.50
Year-To-Date-Budget (7-1-20 to current)…..……….$ 371,655.00 Year-To-Date-Total..……………………….………………….$ 354,975.55 Year-To-Date-Difference………….…………………………$ 16,679.45
Campaign Goal………………….…………………………….....$ 6,000,000.00 Amount in Pledges (as of 01-05-21)…………………....$ 5,820,744.00 Cash Collected to date (as of 01-05-21)……......…...$ 5,638,337.00
Thank You!!
Mass Attendance for December 24 & 25
2:00pm [276] 6:00pm [199] 8:00am [110] 10:00am [106]
Mass Attendance for December 26 & 27
4:30pm [118] 7:00am [128] 10:00am [163]
Mass Attendance for December 31 & January 1
4:00pm [145] 8:00am [49]
Mass Attendance for January 2 & 3
4:30pm [180] 7:00am [119] 10:00am [220]
Act of Spiritual Communion
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Please call the parish office if you would like a statement of your 2020 church tithing and building fund donations. We will not be mailing out a statement to everyone. Call and leave a message at the parish office or send us an email.
Our prayers and sympathy to the families of Norbert A. Dick and Gilbert L Neuhoff who died January 1. May they be comforted by our prayers.
“Annunciation Hall” Already previously announced, the larger meeting room in the lower level of our new church has been named “Annunciation Hall” in honor of our parish patron, Mary. Finally a beautiful framed canvas picture, 37 inches x 20 1/2 inches arrived of “The Annunciation”, which is a copy painted from original by Leonardo DaVinci, from Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. The framed copy is now proudly displayed in Annunciation Hall. Feel free to stop by and view the beautiful reproduction. (Fr. Effie)
Gracious Thanks:
The Christmas Celebration with all of you was most beautiful and refreshing; I experienced with you all the joy of celebrating Our Savior’s Birth in the celebration of “The Holy Eucharist.” The many beautiful cards, delicious treats, candy, cakes, cookies, fruit, sand-wiches, and monetary gifts to me and remembrances to the staff, all are appreciated. Kind words and greetings of great joy will long be remembered. For each of you, my appreciation, and above all bless-ings far into the new year, 2021. As we continue moving forward in love and praise, may the Spirit of The Lord Jesus, The Light of The World, always shine bright all the days of our lives and our parish community. God Bless You, and again, THANKS! (“Fr Effie)
January 10, 2021 - The Baptism of the Lord
We need history. We need it in order to understand ourselves, per-sonally and collectively. The pieces of our histories may not have always been the most positive, honest, exemplary, dignified, proud and best moments of our lives, but they are ours. We have to acknowledge, remember, accept, and often heal them. We cannot forget them or pretend that they never existed. As horrible as the atrocities of events like Auschwitz, brutal injustices committed throughout the human journey, or personal painful experiences in our own stories, we need to remember. These times when humanity in general or people in particular have lost their way are times that need to be reconciled and redeemed.
If we lose the memories, we will make the same mistakes again. The human soul needs a strong sense of affirmation, direction, and clear purpose. Without these essentials, we will easily run amuck and re-peat the sins of our past. God’s voice throughout history has spoken precisely about this! We are reminded through the voices and exam-ple of many prophets and witnesses not to make the same mistakes again, come back to center, discover the purpose given to us by God, maintain a sense of proper direction, seek healing for wounds and be reconciled to our Creator.
Baptism is so incredibly important for the salvation of humankind, not only eternally but here and now. Our existence depends upon it. It gives us the affirmation we need from God by gifting us with the same intimate relationship Jesus had with the Father. We are blessed with the direction and clear purpose we need in order to be produc-tive stewards and faithful Christians. Baptism calls us to remember, accept, and deal with the sins and inequities of our past regardless of how hurtful and serious. We consciously choose to turn away from them and put on the new life of Christ. To do this well, we must look hard and long at our sins and failings, listen to what they are saying and learn from them. If we ignore the past, collectively or personally, or pretend that it never happened, we will never grow. We will surely die.
People need to hear the message, lived and spoken, delivered by the baptized members of the Body of Christ. It is an essential message of hope that is layered with visions of justice, peace, reconciliation, redemption, blessing, and healing. It is a message that helps us re-member what has gone before, the graces and the sins, and bring ourselves by God’s help where we need to be. We are called to do much more than sit home behind our closed doors. We have a mes-sage to deliver. Are we ready to do so? ©LPi
Readings for the week of January 10, 2021
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/Acts 10:34-38/Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3)]/1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11
Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 [8]/Mk 1:40-45
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b]/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42
Congratulation to St. Mary Parish’s 2020 Simon Brute Recipients. We are grateful for their steward-ship and all they do for St. Mary Parish. Congratulations!!
Jesse Bachman, Scot & Mandy Harris
Tom & Denise Miller, Mark & Marlene Schroeder, Leonard & Connie Spellmeyer, Marvin & Audrey Wehr
This Week’s Parish Events Saturday [01/09]: ➢ Private Confessions 3:45-4:10pm
➢ Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm. Sunday - The Baptism of the Lord [01/10]: ➢ Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am.
➢ Saint Meinrad Sunday - Saint Meinrad has served the needs of the Diocese of Evansville for many years. This coming week, you will receive a letter from Archabbot Kurt. He will be asking for your support financially and in prayer. Please help if you can. ➢ The church decorations will be coming down after the
10:00am Mass. If you can help, it would be greatly appre-ciated.
Monday [01/11] ➢ American Red Cross/St. Mary Church Blood Drive in
the Community Center Cafeteria 2:00-7:00pm. Please call 1-800-Red Cross of visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: StMary to schedule an appointment. ➢ Servants of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group at 7:00pm in
the Library. ➢ Ireland K of C Rosary 7:00pm; Meeting and 20/20
Drawing 8:00pm. Tuesday [01/12] ➢ Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm. Wednesday [01/13] ➢ Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am. ➢ Rosary prayed in church at 11:30am. Thursday [01/14] ➢ Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Friday [01/15] ➢ Mass will be celebrated at 7:30am. Saturday [01/16]: ➢ Private Confessions 3:45-4:10pm
➢ Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm. Sunday - [01/17]: ➢ Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am and 10:00am.
Upcoming Parish Events
January 11: Red Cross/St. Mary Church Blood Drive in the Com-munity Center Cafeteria 2:00-7:00pm. Please call 1-800-Red Cross or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: StMary to schedule an appointment. January 24: Ireland K of C/St. Mary Church Holiday Meat Sale fundraiser pickup will be in the Ireland K of C parking lot 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon) February 6: St. Mary cooks and serves the Community Meal. February 7: St. Mary Confirmation at 1:00pm. February 7: Rosary Devotion at 3:00pm in Church.
“Our journey of Faith begins in Baptism”
We welcome into the Family of God:
Garret Urban Edward Foley, child or James Foley and Loren Brockman
Congratulations!!
Liturgical Ministers for January 16 & 17
Extraordinary Ministers: 4:30 pm Tammy Sermersheim - Doris Harris - Jesse Bachman 7:00 am Donna Renner - Julie Hopf - Carla Durcholz 10:00 am Cassey Ziegler - Michelle Kieffner - Brian Fleck Lector: 4:30 pm Brian Seibert 7:00 am Ken Schnaus 10:00 am Holly Reckelhoff
Ushers: 4:30 pm Mark & Diane Brescher 7:00 am Doug Scherle - Larry Vollmer 10:00 am Danny Brescher - Pat Brescher
Servers: 4:30 pm Nick Buechlein - Logan Mundy 7:00 am Spencer Englert - Ava Englert 10:00 am Jeb Prechtel - Sawyer Reckelhoff
Irish Sweepstakes Tickets
Be sure and turn in your 2021 tickets. Proceeds from this raffle help pay utilities and insurance for the parish. There are 70 chances to win.
January 3, $500 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle Winner is Aaron Leinenbach and the
$100 Irish Sweepstakes Raffle Winner is Joe Kappner.
Congratulations!
Holy Trinity Preschool and Prekindergarten Registration
Holy Trinity Catholic School Preschool and Prekindergarten Registration will begin on Tuesday, January 12 for all current Kindergarten-8th grade families. Registration for current Pre-school and Prekindergarten families will begin on Wednesday, January 13. These families may register at our Central Campus beginning at 7:00am on the given day. Registration for preschool and Prekindergarten will then be open to the public on Thursday, January 14 at 5:00pm in the Central Campus office. In order to register, the following items must be submitted at the time of registration: registration form, non-refundable registration fee, and August tuition payment. All new students need to submit a copy of their birth certificate and a copy of their baptismal certifi-cate (if applicable). For class options, please call the Center Campus office at 812-482-4461.
On Sunday, January 10, after the 10:00am Mass, they will be taking down the decorations in church. Lots of help is needed. Please come and help if you can. Great way to get in your Confirmation service hours.
St. John Bosco Youth Ministry
Bosco is sending out Advent Care packages to college students from the four Jasper parishes. If you would like your college student to receive a package, please email [email protected] the address where you child will be living in December.
Dec 21-Jan 31: NO BOSCO - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
March 19-22: Middle School Retreat at Gasper River, Owensboro, KY (Open to 6-8 grade and high school mentors.
All Saints Catholic Parish & Just Faith Ministries will be offering an eight-session program, Faith and Racial Healing: Embracing Truth, Justice and Restoration starting Saturday, January 16. This program consists of eight 2 1/2 hour sessions. Registration forms available on the All Saints Parish website at https://allsaintsevansville.org. For more information call Sharon Vogler at 812-423-5209 or email her at [email protected]
Divine Providence Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
(located on Precious Blood Parish Campus, Jasper)
The chapel is open 24/7 for you whenever you need a time out to be with Jesus. The hours that need to be filled at this time:
3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays at 3:00am Tuesdays at 2:00am 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 1:00am 4th Wednesday at 9:00am Fridays at 8:00pm Saturdays at 1:00am every 3 weeks 3rd, 4th & 5th Saturdays at 4:00pm 3rd Saturday at 5:00pm Saturdays at 6:00pm
Please call if you are interested in having a scheduled hour: 812-630-8382 or email [email protected]
Thank You!! This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a “Thank You” for their generosity.
The Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 - will not meet on Monday, January 11, 2021.
Membership dues for 2021 are now payable. Members A-K are asked to send their $20 check, with a stamped self-addressed enve-lope to Betty Mehringer at 1744 W Ackerman Road, Jasper; while members L-Z are asked to send their check and envelope to Chris Schuetter at 2452 N Mill Street, Jasper. All Catholic women are invited to join the Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140.
Come and Zoom x 6 Evansville Diocesan Women’s Discernment Retreat
January 14, 2021, 7:00-8:30pm (central time).
Led by Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg, Poor Clares, Sisters of St. Benedict Ferdinand, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of St Benedict Beech Grove, and Daughters of Charity. Sign up at https://cakked2.be/ComeZoom. For more info contact Sister Joni Luna, SP, at 361-500-9505
