May 7, 2010
Around the Diocese
Saying ‘thanks’
The newsletter for the Guadalupe Center in Huntingburg issues a “thanks” to the following people:
- Benedictine Sister Celeste Boda and Darin Kemp who offered free tax help. They helped 34 individuals and couples fill out their forms this year.
- Enrique Castro for providing music at the Mass in Dale and leading the Why Catholic group throughout the year.
- Abraham Brown and Jackie and Vince Bernardin who led a retreat at Nativity Church for Latino teens from Evansville and Huntingburg who were confirmed by Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger.
- Gary Gonnerman, Benedictine Sister Mary Philip Berger, Ann Powell, Father Guerric De Bona, Father Vic Subb and Lindsay Meyer for volunteering as tutors in the English as a Second Language program.
- Sammie Rutherford, Dolores Kase and Camila Scavuzzo for their dedicated health service to the Hispanic community at the Guadalupe Center.
- Alma Garcia from Renew International who presented the faith formation in Spanish; 43 participated in these sessions, including 18 in Huntingburg, 10 in Dale and 15 in Washing-ton.
- Evelyn Rivas who volunteered as a babysitter for the Strengthening Families 6-9 Program.
- Ramona Garcia and Evelyn Rivas for providing childcare during Why Catholic faith formation.
- Susan Brouillette and Celina Weatherwax who conducted a free “Immigration Clinic” in the parish office of Our Lady of Hope Church in Washington.
Happy Birthday!
Father Robert Nemergut, chaplain at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, celebrates his birthday May 13. His address is P.O. Box 432, Carlisle, IN 47838.
Father Don Dilger, Message columnist and Teacher of Scripture in the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday May 18. He resides at 6621 Smith Diamond Rd., Evansville, IN 47712.
Anniversaries of ordination
Father Adolph Egloff, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood May 14, 1940. He resides at 2017 N. Second Street, Vincennes, IN 47591.
Father David Martin, associate pastor of St. John the Baptist Church, Newburgh, was ordained to the priesthood May 14, 1976.
Father James Koressel, pastor of All Saints Church, Cannelburg, St. Peter Church, Montgomery, and Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Petersburg, was ordained to the priesthood May 17, 1969.
Father Raymond Brenner, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Jasper, was ordained to the priesthood May 17, 1969.
Deacon anniversaries
Deacon Lancaster Dow Jr. of Evansville was ordained May 14, 1978.
Deacon Joseph Sturgis was ordained May 14, 1978. He is retired.
Deacon David Franklin, St. Boniface Church, Evansville, was ordained May 15, 1977.
Deacon Richard Grannan, pastoral life coordinator at St. Joseph Church, Evansville, was ordained May 15, 1977.
Deacon Francis Hillenbrand of Christ the King Church, Evansville was ordained May 15, 1977.
Deacon Joseph Seibert of St. John the Baptist Church, New-burgh, was ordained May 15, 1977.
Survey results
“We had about half our families complete the parent survey, and the results were very helpful as we work to make Resurrection School even better,” writes Angie Johnson, principal.
“In response to the survey, as we plan for the next school year, we would like to implement a school-wide anti-bullying program that promotes respect and acceptance of all students. Core components of the program are implemented at the school, classroom and individual levels.
“The program is called the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, and we would like to hold our kickoff to this program before the school year ends, if the trainer is available.
“Until then, please encourage your child to report bullying issues right away to the teacher, supervisor, social worker or principal. Also encourage your children to respect others and accept them, just as Jesus taught us by his example.”
Traveling Chalice
There is a Traveling Chalice ministry at Precious Blood Church in Jasper which encourages parishioners to pray for vocations. Every household in the parish is invited and encouraged to take the chalice for a week.
This includes seniors, families with children, young couples and singles. Parishioners who take the chalice keep it for a week and pray for vocations during that time. This might include a special prayer at the evening meal or some other time of the day.
Artists
“The points have been tallied, and we can now announce the winners of the K-5 Georgia O’Keefe Flowers art contest!” writes Vickie Wannemuehler, principal at St. Matthew School, Mount Vernon.
Kenzie Paul has won first place. Second place goes to Maggie Collins. Grace Cox received third place, and Caitlin Morris has fourth place.
Students of the Week
Lauren Dillon and Bailey Goff have been chosen Students of the Week at North Knox East Elementary School.
Lauren is the daughter of Jim and Mindy Dillon. Bailey is the daughter of Terry and An-gie Goff.
They are parishioners at St. Philip Neri Church, Bicknell.
Looking for new tenants
A committee has been established to attract new tenants for the Family Life Center at St. Anthony Church in Evansville. Members include Kelly Dhom, Chris Dickson, Justin Clem-ents, Gayle Uebelhor, Edgar Bassemier, Don Burton, Lisa Covington, Dana Hutchison and Father Jay Davidson, pastor.
Recycling
Students and staff at Good Shepherd School in Evansville voted recently on the best recycling art projects done by fourth graders. After all the votes were counted the winners included Super Sam with his Enemy Mo by Drew Hart, Logan Lamberton, Jackson Conroy and Luke Montgomery, and Disaster in Hollywood by Andrew Cross, Owen Klipsch and James Vincent.
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.