January 15, 2010
Around the Diocese
CDA at Daylight
The group, Catholic Daugh-ters of the Americas (CDA), is in the infancy stage at St. John Church in Daylight, according to Audrey Alcorn, parishioner.
“It is one of the largest Catholic women’s organizations in the world. Founded in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus, CDA has flourished under the motto of ‘Unity and Charity.’
“This organization is open to all Catholic women ages 18 plus and is designed to serve the community by helping others.”
In the Daylight parish newsletter, she writes, “Membership in CDA enriches spiritual, social and missionary life, through a sharing of spiritual gifts and talents. With the guidance of the Blessed Mother, CDA members are a group of ‘God’s Active Angels.’”
The Daylight group is “is focusing on promoting vocations, evangelizing the Catholic faith, and bringing Christian values to the community.”
Happy Birthday!
Father John Boeglin, pastor of Holy Family Church, Jasper, celebrates his birthday Jan. 22.
Father Eugene Heerdink, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Jan. 23. He resides at 212 W. 13th St., Jasper, IN 47546.
Father Joseph Kane, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Jan. 23. His address is 8427 Gannon Ave., St. Louis, MO 63132-4906.
A great job!
“A group of us went to Loo-gootee Nursing Center last Thursday after school and decorated the doors of the residents,” writes Shirley Jeffers, youth minister at St. John Church, Loogootee.
“We accomplished quite a bit in a short amount of time and the kids did a great job! Thanks to Hannah Walters, Tom Fellers, Aaron Hudson, Patrick Allbright, Jansen Sherer, Travis Craney, Kasie Green, and moms Sharon Fiabane and Toni Craney.”
Anniversaries in Ferdinand
Congratulations to couples at St. Ferdinand Church, Ferdinand, celebrating January wedding anniversaries: Dennis and Rebecca Englert, 40 years; Ken-neth and Martha Englert, 45 years; Robert and Margie Lueken, 55 years.
Happy Birthday!
Deanna Youngs, pastoral associate at St. Ferdinand Church, Ferdinand, celebrates her birthday Jan. 23.
Student of the Month
Miguel Turnbaugh has been chosen as the Student of the Month at Holy Spirit School, Evansville. Third grade teacher Ann Lampkins writes, “He is a fine example of a ‘good citizen’ at Holy Spirit School.”
An exciting opportunity
“The kindergarten through grade five teachers will begin a multi-year training in differentiated instruction this summer through a grant obtained by Marian Educational Outreach,” said Vickie Wannemuehler, principal at St. Matthew Church, Mount Vernon.
“This is a very exciting opportunity for our teachers and students! Differentiated instruc-tion allows teachers to better meet the unique learning needs of all their students.”
55 years
Congratulations to Paul and Jeanette Scott as they celebrate their fifty-fifth wedding anni-versary. They are parishioners at St. Philip Neri Church, Bicknell.
Stewardship Committee
Jennifer Speicher and Betty Sue Weber are co-presidents of the Stewardship Committee at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Haubstadt.
Members include Tara Reinbrecht, Juli Percell, Diana Lamb, Juliann Riffert, Tami Greubel, Lorinda Wallace, Monica Weber, Renae Paridaen, Jessica Knapp and Sylvia Rose.
Kiwanis
Kiwanis winners at Mater Dei High School, Evansville, include
- Girls golf: Alex Martin;
- Boys cross country: Aaron Wildeman;
- Girls cross country: Andrea Knapp;
- Football: Neil Hammelman;
- Volleyball: Lauren Martin;
- Boys soccer: Brad Wannemuehler;
- Girls soccer: Jessica Wilson;
- Boys Tennis: Joel Alvey.
Please send information for AROUND THE DIOCESE to Mary Ann Hughes, The Message, P.O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724. The e-mail address is maryann@themessageonline.org.