November 20, 2009
Around the Diocese
Eucharistic Adoration
“We have recently started Eucharistic Adoration before each of our weekday Masses at both St. Celestine and St. Raphael parishes,” writes Father Ron Kreilein, pastor.
“It is very gratifying to see several parishioners arrive early to spend some time in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament on the altar.”
Father Kreilein said, “I encourage everyone to come by early before Mass and spend some time with Jesus. Even if you can’t make it to Eucharistic Adoration during the week, come early to Mass on Sunday and spend some time with Jesus. He is in the Tabernacle, which is why we genuflect when we come to our pews. We show Him respect and acknowledge His Real Presence in the Eucharist, kept inside the Tabernacle.”
New chaplain
Father John Boeglin, pastor at Holy Family Church, Jasper, is serving as the chaplain for the local Knights of Columbus.
DRE at Dale, Santa Claus
Kristel Riffert has been named DRE at St. Joseph Church, Dale, and St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus.
Happy Birthday!
Gwen Godsey, principal at Memorial High School, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Nov. 30.
Martin County anniversaries
Congratulations to couples in Martin County churches celebrating November wedding anniversaries.
- St. Mary Church, Shoals: Joe and Bonnie Summers, 49 years; Lawrence and Inez Sorrells, 63 years;
- St. John Church, Loogootee: Jerry and Wanda Bradley, 53 years; David and Linda Cropp, 47 years; Joe and Vicky Doyle, 48 years; Philip and Marilyn Strange, 49 years; Frank and Alice Matthews, 59 years; Joe and Francyne Fegan, 45 years; Richard and Liz Walker, 61 years.
Finance manager
“I am in the process of turning over the management of the parish finances to parishioner Dave Echert,” writes Ed Lutz in the St. James parish newsletter.
“I have enjoyed working with Father [Ken] Betz, Patty [Maurer] and all the great people of St. James during the past 12 years. There comes a time, however, in any job, where new ideas and a breath of fresh air are needed. I believe Dave can provide that.”
Spell bowl
Congratulations to the junior high spell bowl team members at Holy Family School, Jasper, who won their class four division. Their score of 70 out of 72 tied for first in all divisions at the state level.
Team members include Chloe Johnson, Stephen O’Connor, Rachel Sternberg, Emma Stout, Maeve Wurster, Rachel Bounds, Elise Fischer, Annie Getzin, Alissa Haas and Luke Lottes.
Happy Birthday!
Benedictine Sister Jeanne Voges, pastoral associate at St. John the Baptist Church, New-burgh, celebrates her birthday Nov. 25.
Carol Ann Gaddis, DRE at Holy Rosary Church, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Nov. 28.
War on Hunger
Students at Resurrection School, Evansville, are completing a week-long “War on Hunger” project.
They were asked to bring in food for a food drive, and the school was divided into teams according to grade level. Teams received points for every donated food item, and all the items will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Each student at St. Benedict Cathedral School, Evansville, has been challenged to bring in 15 items for the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive which will benefit their neighbors at the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged.
66 years
Congratulations to Ken and Katie Loehr as they celebrate their sixty-sixth wedding anniversary. They are parishioners at St. Joseph Church, Evansville.
Spiritual Life, Worship
Bob Moffett is chairperson of the Spiritual Life and Worship Commission at Holy Rosary Church, Evansville. Members include Peggy Weigele, Don Mosbey, Cindy Whittinghill, Marilyn Doyle and Providence Sister Mary Mundy.
Rager Awards
Liz Saum was given special recognition for her service during a recent dinner for parishioners at St. Mary Church in Evansville.
Larry and Karen McBride, Tony and Nancy Russell and Jacky Schwartz received the Rager Award, and Kirstin Ethridge received the parish youth award.
Strengthening Families
The Guadalupe Center in Huntingburg, in collaboration with Youth First, has offered the “Strengthening Families Program” in Spanish for families with 10-14 year olds. This seven-week program is intended to help youth and their families build on family strengths, while learning new skills. Youth learn how to make healthy choices, and parents are given suggestions for dealing with child-parent conflict.
Facilitators for the program were Lorena López, María Ramírez, Teodolinda Abarca and Benedictine Sister Karen Durliat. Sixteen families have completed the program.
Red Ribbon Week
Lindsey Cameron and Claire Talbert are winners in the Red Ribbon Week essay contest at Holy Rosary School, Evansville.
Hannah Lloyd, Elaina Shakun, Sydney Lattner and Ian Bennett were finalists.
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