December 25, 2009
Around the Diocese
Christmas gifts
“So many people send me cards and gifts for Christmas,” writes Father Henry Kuyken-dall in the bulletin at Nativity Church, Evansville.
“I always appreciated them, especially the brownies, gift certificates and money. But 10 years ago I decided I had almost everything I needed so I began to select my favorite charity and I asked all my friends to send money to them.
“This year my favorite charity is St. John the Apostle on Bellemeade. They need a new roof for their rectory and it will cost $8,000. So to help me have a Merry Christmas, give a donation to St. John’s.”
Kavanaugh Kourt
“Last Saturday was a ‘red letter day’ for one of St. Peter’s parishioners, Albert Kavanaugh,” writes Father Jim Koressel, pastor at the Montgomery parish and at All Saints Church, Cannelburg.
“The gym floor at Barr-Reeve was named ‘Kavanaugh Kourt’ in his honor. This was in recognition of his many years of service as a teacher, but especially for his years of service for non compensatory work.
“We are proud of Albert’s work and the recognition accorded to him. He has certainly deserved it.”
Happy Birthday!
Deacon Thomas Lehman of Sacred Heart Church, Evansville, celebrates his birthday Dec. 29.
Deacon Kenneth Johanning of Sacred Heart Church, Schnellville, and St. Anthony Church, St. Anthony, celebrates his birthday Dec. 31.
Deacon David McDaniel of Holy Family Church, Jasper, celebrates his birthday Dec. 31. He is also the administrator at Providence Home in Jasper.
Father Jean Vogler, associate pastor at Holy Trinity Church, Evansville, sacramental minister at St. Joseph Church, Evansville, and director of the permanent diaconate office, celebrates his birthday Jan. 1.
Sister of the Blessed Sacrament Jane Nesmith, pastoral life coordinator at St. John Church, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Jan. 10.
K of C in Daylight
Seven members of K of C Council 14659 at St. John Church, Daylight, are now Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. They include Dean Becher, Ragon Gregg, Greg Lantaff, Raymond Schaefer, Willy Schmitt, Jeff Simpson and Dr. Stan Taraska.
St. Nick meals
“A big thanks to those students who took the time to deliver the St. Nick meals,” writes Shirley Jeffers, youth minister at St. John Church, Loogootee.
“We delivered over 50 meals to the folks at Westway Senior Citizens housing. Thanks to Alan Burch, Jennifer Clark, Chelsea Clifton, Alexis Walker, Keriann Lents, Jared Wathen and Andrea Salladin.
Cans for Cash
Westside Catholic School, Evansville, has won the Cans for Cash competition. The top recyclers are Hanna Truong and Cooper Hobbs.
Student writers
The Midwest Writers Guild of Evansville has announced the winners of its 2009 student writing competition. Mater Dei student Adam Wilmes has received third place for his short story “Tom’s Petition.” Mater Dei student Kristen Cox was awarded honorable mention for her story “Maggie’s Helping Hand.” Her essay has been selected for publication in the fall anthology Celebrating What Is Important to Me. The anthology is published by Creative Communication.
Happy Birthday!
Sara Guth, principal at St. Bernard School, Rockport, celebrates her birthday Dec. 31.
Parish Council in Dubois
Karen Eisenhut is the newly elected vice-president of the Parish Council at St. Raphael Church, Dubois. Becky Seng is now secretary.
Happy Birthday!
Pam Freyberger, DRE at St. Joseph Church, Jasper, celebrates her birthday Jan. 3.
Connie Baehl, CRE at St. James Church, Haubstadt, celebrates her birthday Jan. 6.
Denice Martin, CRE at St. Rupert Church, Red Brush, celebrates her birthday Jan. 10.
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