Monday 8:00—4:00 Tuesday 8:00—4:00 Wednesday 8:00—4:00 Thursday 8:00—4:00 Friday 8:00—4:00 Mass Times Office Hours: St. Joseph (Parish Central Office) Reconciliation is 30 minutes before Mass Wed. 5pm, Sat. 4pm, Sun. 10:30am Pastor: Fr. Crispine Adongo — [email protected]Deacon: Jim Woebkenberg—[email protected]Business Mgr. SJ: Devin Carpenter—[email protected]Admin./Hispanic Ministry: Ana Perez—[email protected]Admin./ Youth Minister Mark Berghoff—[email protected]CRE: Marilyn Satkamp—[email protected]CRE: Stephanie Wollenmann—[email protected]St. Joseph (Central Ofϐice) Mary, Help of Christians St. Nicholas P.O. Box 684 6827 E. CR 1930 N P.O. Box 351 Dale, IN 47523-0684 Dale, IN 47523 Santa Claus IN 47579-0351 Phone 937-2200 Phone 937-4326 Phone 937-2385 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected]www.saintfrancisofassisi.net Facebook: St Francis of Assisi Parish , Instagram: saintfranyouth All Masses Canceled Until Further Notice, See inside for instructions to view mass and other inspiring content online through formed Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. St. Nicholas 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph (Spanish) Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Thursday: 7:30 a.m. Mary Help of Christians Friday: 7:30 a.m. St. Nicholas Saturday: 4:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Sunday: 7:00 a.m. Mary Help of Christians 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph 11:00 a.m. (Spanish/Español) St. Joseph St. Francis of Assisi Parish
We hear in the gospel this weekend that Jesus appeared to the disciples despite their locked doors. Huddled in fear, Jesus came to reassure them saying, “Peace be with you.” Who would have thought we would be like the disciples huddled in fear, in lockdown for fear of the virus? Thus Jesus words do have special meaning for us here in real me. Peace be with you!
Despite the anxie es we have, the warm weather of Holy Week pushed crea on into full bloom. Jesus gave us this special gi to li our spirits. Yet it is difficult for we live in the darkness of the pandemic. The disciples too shared these contra-dic ng forces. The Easter stories provide for us glimmers of hope, and be not drawn into the no on that the disciples immediately went from gloom and doom to incredible joy overnight. St. Luke tells us fi y days passed before the Holy Spir-it came down upon the disciples, which helped them to understand the full meaning of the resurrec on.
Thus we have it, light and darkness, gloom and hope, death and life juxtaposed against each other. Jesus’ words, “Peace be with you,” do have special meaning for us. He wants to reassure us that the Lamb slain has become the founda on for our lives. I have heard stories of light in the midst of our darkness, of families who before the pandemic were so busy, now have me to play with their children at home, who now work with their children with the school work at home, who now pray with their children regularly. Though the churches are empty, people tune in through the electronic media to hear words of hope and encouragement from our isolated pastors. The prayer we pray for spiritual communion with Jesus is very difficult for me. What I have taken for granted is removed and only to be seen. The seeds of the resurrec on are like the eggs sca ered around the yards. We have to go and look for them. And as you all know, there are always some eggs that are never found. They are out there to be discovered, some mes weeks and months later. In the midst of this pandemic there are signs of the resurrec-
on!
Of course, we pray for normalcy to return, for a cure to this pandemic, for the health and safety of everyone, especially our health care workers, and for work to return. And it will return! But for now we walk with the early Church. As Chris-
ans we are different from others. We are primarily a large family that cares and loves more than ourselves. We reach out to all people, especially those most in need of God’s mercy. Mercy is food on the table, shelter over heads, kind words to strangers, blessings to those angry, calls to the lonely, hope for the despairing, and you know the rest.
There were mes I have had thoughts of despair during this pandemic. But East-er revived me! I find it hopeful that Jesus s ll comes to us today and says, “Peace be with you!
Happy Easter!
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All Masses, meetings, and events will
not be taking place until cleared by
Bishop Siegel. Join us in praying for a
quick end to COVID-19"
ThisWeek:
VOCATIONS PRAYER CALENDAR Pray daily for an increase in vocations to the priest-
hood. Pray for the priests and seminarians of our dio-cese. Give thanks for their vocations.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — All who believed were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — God has given us an undimin-ished inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar Easter Tuesday: St. Anselm; Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Wednesday: Administrative Professionals Day; Earth Day Thursday: St. George; St. Adalbert Friday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen; National Arbor Day Saturday: St. Mark
St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests, bless
all priests with the strength and wisdom to follow God’s will.
“Remember that when you leave this earth you can take nothing of what you have re-ceived, only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage”.
- St. Francis of Assisi
These names will be listed in the bulletin 4 times. If you need continued prayers,
please call the office 812-937-2200.
Logan Oser Heillie Kniesiem Mario Jr. Rodriguez
For additional information go to https://www.saintfrancisofassisi.net/
The Courage apostolate wel-comes men and women who ex-perience same-sex attractions, helping them to find their true identity as sons and daughters made in the image and likeness of
God. United by friendship with Christ and one another, Courage members strive for chastity and holiness, meeting regularly with a priest chaplain for prayer and mutual support. The Diocese of Evansville offers this support. For more information, go to : http://www.evdio.org/courage.html, call 812-518-5815, or email [email protected].
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Prayer of Divine Mercy
You expired, O Jesus, but the source of life
gushed forth for souls and an ocean of mercy opened up
for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy,
envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
O Blood and Water,
which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus
as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You.
Amen.
Ways To Keep Practicing Your Faith While At Home!!!
Mary Help of Christians Church & St. Joseph Church will be open daily!
Watch Daily Mass and Sunday Mass Online!
Watch Sunday Mass with Fr. Crispine Live or anytime on Sunday (you do not need a facebook account )to watch: https://www.facebook.com/TheStFrancisOfAssisiParish/
Either Daily mass or Sunday mass with Pope Francis!: CatholicTV - http://www.catholictv.org/
Watch / Listen to Catholic Movies, Audio Books, Lectures and more for free: https://formed.org/
Daily Readings and Prayers: The publication Magnificat is providing complimentary access to the online ver-sion to help people pray from home. Available in both English and Spanish:
https://us.magnificat.net/free
https://latina.magnificat.net/gratis
Please remember to financially support the
parish during this difficult time. The parish
continues to operate on a limited basis to en-
sure maintenance is conducted and bills are
paid. You can imagine the drop in tithing
when we are not able to celebrate Mass.
Please utilize one of these options regularly:
1) Mail a check to the parish (PO Box 684,
Dale 47523). 2) Put your check/cash in the SJ
or SN dropboxes next to the office door. 3)
Tithe online through the diocese website
at www.evdio.org, select "Sunday Collection
Giving", and choose the amount you enter be
directed to St. Francis of Assisi Parish. All
three options are easy and needed.
Thank you and be safe.
Source & Summit Online for One Day Satur-day April 18th. See Flyer Page for Details!!!
