ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Forming Saints for Christ and the Church
APRIL 14, 2019 PALM SUNDAY
OF THE PASSON OF THE LORD
512 North Perkins Street Rushville Indiana 46173
Parish: 765-932-2588 School: 765-932-3639 www.stmaryrush.org
WELCOME TO ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 2
Welcome to St. Mary Parish! You are invited to stop by the parish office and register to become a part of our
parish family.
New Parishioners
First Communion Morning of Reflection will be Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 8:30a.m.– noon in St. Mary Catholic School. First Communion Mass - Sunday, May 5, 2019 at
Youth Ministry April 14 - Weird Catholic Traditions! Open to all parish members and friends. We will have walking tacos and drinks. Free will donation will help pay for Summer Work Camp. April 20 - Get Easter eggs ready at 8:30a.m. Easter egg hunt at 10a.m. Clean Youth Garden 10:30a.m.
Choir for Holy Week/Easter: Choir practice begins at 7p.m. on April 15 (Monday of Holy Week) in the church.
Mark Neuman Pat Barley
TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND: Is some-one you love unable to join us at church during this holy time of Lent and Easter? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Mass brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joy-filled hope in our Risen Savior. (For those who can get to church, the TV liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation.) Sunday TV Mass can be seen on WHMB Ch. 40 at 9:30a.m. & WNDY Ch. 23 at 6:30a.m. Please tell your loved ones at home, in the hospital or nursing home.
St. Mary Annual Sodality Dues of $5.00 are being accepted. Envelopes can be found in the March/ April packets. All women of the parish are members of Sodality.
Please pray for those who herald the Good News as priests, sisters and brothers. If you think God may be inviting you to such a vocation, please contact Father James at 765-932-2588 or [email protected].
JOB OPENING: St. Gabriel and St. Bridget parishes are seeking a full time Administrative and Communication Assistant. Of the numerous duties, primary among them will be to courteously receive office walk-ins and phone calls, maintaining confiden-tial parish records, overseeing/coordinating multiple means of parish communications, and supporting other office staff members. For the full job posting and position requirements, please e-mail the pastor, Father Dustin Boehm. If you believe you’re qualified upon reading the full job posting, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Father Dustin by Friday, April 19, 2019. [email protected]
April Food Pantry Items Needed: Canned Fruits and Vegetables Questions can be directed to Kevin Banks or Annette Niehoff, co-chairs.
FISH FRY: The K of C is hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, April 19 from 6:00-8:30p.m. Basket specials include fish, shrimp or tenderloin. Proceeds from
the April 19 Fish Fry will be donated to St. Mary Church. All are welcome!
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER - MASS TIMES: NO Mass on Tuesday April 16 (Chrism Mass) Wednesday - April 17 at 8:30a.m. Holy Thursday - April 18 at 6:30P.M. Good Friday - April 19 at 1:00p.m. Holy Saturday - April 20 at 9:00p.m. Easter Sunday - April 21 at 7:30a.m.& 10:00a.m.
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday, April 19, 2019. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 22, 2019. Happy Easter!
Happy Birthday! Betty Spilman celebrated her birthday on April 13, 2019.
APRIL 14, 2019 * PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 3
Sunday Offerings April 7, 2019
Adults (132 Envelopes +9 Loose Checks) $ 8,026.75
Online Giving $ 1,880.00 Youth (1 Envelope) $ 1.00 Loose $ 273.00 Total 4/7/19 $ 10,180.75 Weekly Budget (2018/2019) $ -8,200.00
$ +1,980.75 Sunday 4/7/19 $ 10,180.75 Regular Maintenance & Utilities $ 320.00 Votive Candles $ 51.00 Food Pantry $ 415.00 Criterion $ 40.00 Missions $ 1,161.00 Sodality Dues $ 25.00 POH2 $ 5,642.00 Flowers $ 395.00 Easter $ 140.00 TOTAL 4/7/19 $ 18,369.75 Mass Count 4/7/19 - 410
Preserving Our Heritage 4/4/19 $596,338.58
Mass Schedule: April 15- April 21
Monday No Mass Tuesday 6:30p.m. No Mass Wednesday 8:30a.m +Clarence & Frances Meer Thursday 6:30p.m. St. Mary Parish Friday 8:30a.m. No Mass 1:00p.m. Good Friday Service Saturday 9:00p.m +Donna Becraft Sunday 7:30a.m +Howard Lower 10:00a.m. St. Mary Parish
That Man is You - St. Mary Spring 2019 8:45a.m. St. Mary School April 14, 2019 - The New Springtime of the Church April 21, 2019 - No Meeting - Easter
GREEN AND WHITE GALA: Mark your calendars for the St. Mary School Green and White Gala, Saturday, April 27th. The evening includes dinner, silent and live auctions, music and more! To reserve your seat, call the school’s front office.
Thank you to these Roncalli students for helping at a recent St. Mary Food Pantry.
Seasons of Hope is a unique support group for the bereaved. This program, rooted in the Catholic tradition, conveys God’s consolation through prayer, scripture, reflection, and sharing our faith. The group will meet at the new St. Mary’s Greensburg Parish Campus on Monday evenings beginning Monday, April 22nd at 6:30p.m. Please call Carol Schwendenmann at 812-593-3119 by April 15, so we have enough materials on hand for everyone. You are welcome to bring a friend or relative with you. Be uplifted know-ing that the Lord blesses those who mourn. Seasons of Hope is a way to find Him in our Midst.
St. Mary Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 10a.m., on the parish grounds, Saturday, April 20. Bring your own baskets.
Monetary Donations are being accepted for Easter flowers. Envelopes are at all church entrances. Fill out the envelope and drop it into the regular collection. Thank you!
Staff Rev. James M. Brockmeier, Administrator [email protected] Debbie Spaeth, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Jill Kuntz, Administrator Religious Education [email protected] Amaranta Kemple, Youth Group Coordinator [email protected] Janna Stonebraker, Principal [email protected] Ashley Busald, School Secretary [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday......8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Friday………………….8:30a.m.-Noon
Our St. Mary Prayer Line Regenia Ripberger 765-561-1179 Lisa Wagoner 812-593-0790 - 765-663-2444
Parish Council - Chair: Shawn Adkins
Finance Council - Chair: Doug Krieger
School Commission - Chair:Theresa Alexander
Baptism Call the parish office for scheduling.
Reconciliation/Confession Saturday…4:30p.m.- 5:15p.m. Tuesday…...6:00p.m.6:25p.m.
Marriage
Engaged couples must meet with the Pastor to com-plete initial marriage paperwork at least 9 months before the anticipated wedding date and prior to making any other arrangements concerning the wedding.
Abortion Alternatives Birthline Mon.-Fri. 317-635-4808 Option Helpline 24/7 1-800-712-HELP
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)
Holy Thursday - April 18 at 6:30p.m. Servers: Sofia & Clara Kemple, Will Cowan, Savanah & Eliza Snow Lectors: Debby Williams & Aaron Snow Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Amaranta Kemple, Barb Musgrave, Denise Small, Jane Ariens (Choir) Good Friday- April 19 at 1:00p.m. Servers: Will Cowan, Savanah & Eliza Snow Lectors: Debby Williams & Mary Beth Burklow Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Denise Small (No wine. Only 1 Extra Ordinary Minister needed) Servers - April 20 & 21 (EASTER) Sat. 9:00p.m. Sofia & Clara Kemple, Megan Alexander, Will Cowan, Savanah & Eliza Snow Sun. 7:30a.m. Tyler, Nick & Jacob Amos 10:00a.m. Adam & Kyle Spaeth, Izzy Pavey, Gabby Pavey Lectors - April 20 & 21 (EASTER) Sat. 9:00p.m. Mary Beth Burklow, Aaron Snow Sun. 7:30a.m. Lori Hoeing 10:00a.m. Ann Curtis Extra-Ordinary Ministers - April 20 & 21
Sat. 9:00p.m. Amaranta Kemple, Monica Neuman, Jerry Rudolf Sun. 7:30a.m. Kevin Dolan, Susie Odum, Ken Schroeder, Kim Yager (choir) 10:00a.m. Shelly Bostic, Steve Pavey, Jason Pavey, Jane Ariens (choir) Ushers for April, 2019 Sat. 5:30p.m. Mike McCallister & Doug Corn Sun. 7:30a.m. Josh Niedenthal & Bruce Carter 10:00a.m. Joe Pavey & Gary Yager
Ministers to the Sick: Apr. 15 Janet Pike Apr. 22 Monica Neuman Money Counters: Apr. 15 Nancy Newbold, Lucille Hinton, Diana Leising, Donna Land Apr. 22 Jeanie Spaeth, April Yager, Royanna Eck, Mary Ann Harpring Food Pantry Volunteers: April 15 (Restock) Kevin & Marilyn Spilman, Marty Connerly April 17 Karen Hall, Melanie Krieger, Danny Hoeing
Ministry Schedules ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 512 North Perkins Street, Rushville, IN
Parish: 765-932-2588 † School: 765-932-3639 Emergency-Anointing of Sick: 765-268-0739
