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St. John Paul II Catholic Church Mission Statement: Building God’s Kingdom by growing disciples & making disciples through love of God & neighbor.
St. John Paul II Catholic Church
Mission Statement: Building God’s Kingdom by growing disciples & making disciples through
love of God & neighbor.
St. John Paul II Catholic Church April 19, 2020
Monday, April 20 NO MASS or Communion Service Tuesday, April 21 *
6:30pm Evan Hollkamp Wednesday, April 22 * 8:30am Denise Popp Thursday, April 23 *
8:30am Dick & Rita Schroder Friday, April 24 * 12:00pm Patricia Blaine, Agnes Rohrbacher Saturday/Sunday, April 25/26 3rd Sunday of Easter Eileen Gallagher, Ralph Robinson, Rich Costelle, Juanita Yost, Bob Popp, Carolyn Thomas, Kenneth & Mildred Schubnell * live streamed on Facebook Sunday Mass will be recorded and posted on parish website.
Sellersburg/Speed Food Pantry: The pantry is stocked at the present moment. We will inform you when items are needed in the near future and how they may be donated. Thank you for your continuous support of this Corporal Work of Mercy.
Divine Mercy Sunday Acts 2:42-47 1. Share about someone in your life who you know is passionate about something they do or something they believe in. 2. The early Christian Church attracted believers because of the way they lived. What do you think attracts people to the Church today? 3. In what ways does your life witness to your faith in such a way as to attract others? In what ways could your own witness be better?
My Dear Friends,
On Easter Sunday we gathered (albeit virtually) to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Death itself could not keep our Lord from us; the tomb could not contain or squelch his love. Today, it is fear that stands between the disciples and the Lord. We read that on the evening of the day of the resurrection, the disciples gathered together in a room with locked doors, “for fear of the Jews.” It was fear that had caused them to flee on the night of Jesus’ arrest.
Just as the tomb could not keep Jesus in, the doors locked in fear cannot keep him out, and he suddenly stands in their midst. His first words to those who had deserted him during his passion might be considered surprising. He says to them, “Peace be with you.” Not only does he bear no re-proach, he entrusts the gathered disciples with a new mission: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Freed from their fear, the disciples are now called to bring this peace to others, specifically through the forgiveness of sins.
In the last line of today’s Gospel reading, John tells us the motivation behind the words he has written – that his readers might come to believe. Unlike Thomas, who believes only after seeing the risen Jesus for himself, we encounter our Lord in other ways. Through the words of the gospel and the sacraments of the Church, we are able to hear, see, and touch, the one who calls us to live life abundantly. The gifts of the Word of God and the sacraments have been passed down from generation to generation by the disciples of Jesus. They have been safeguarded and cherished by our ancestors in faith. May we now do our part so that others, too, might come to belief.
This is the eighth day of the fifty days of Easter. Every one of those days celebrates the divine mercy that reaches out to save the world, and of which we become ministers by faith through the sacraments of Christian Initiation. The Di-vine Mercy is not a new solemnity or feast, nor does it cele-brate a new or separate mystery of redemption, but rather it leads into the continuing celebration of God’s mercy during Easter time. As the Octave Day of Easter, the readings and prayers highlight the mystery of divine compassion that un-derlies the Church’s Easter faith. How will you renew your baptismal promises this Easter to be people of mercy?
Within our own lives we can recognize the Lord at work. As human beings we will sin, fail, and even at times run away from our God and the work he has called us to do. And yet, with divine mercy, the Lord never ceases to call us back, offering peace to counteract our fear and forgiveness to wipe away our sins. As people who have received these gifts of peace and mercy, we are then sent forth to bear them to the world. Your Brother in Christ, Jesse Schuler Director of Worship
Welcome to St. John Paul II Catholic Church New Parishioners:
Zachary & Melissa Pedigo and their children Jackson & Henry
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Romans 12:12
Prayer List: Ruth Adams, Theo Baker, Norma Balentine, Colton Bauerla, Jackie Baumann, Glen Bell, Bennett Black, Gina Blaine, John Bolly, Paula Bouvier, Edwin ‘Gene’ Brown, Braylee Churchill, Terry Coomer, Fr. John Curran, Virginia H. Davis, Joyce Day, Suzanne Doerr, Katherine Dowdell, John Drescher, Doug Eddings, Spencer Emily, Greg Ernstberger, Roy & Sharon Everitt, Tim Geswein, George Goodale, Bartley Gorman, Bob Graf, Mary-Margaret Grimes, Michael Haas, Perry Haeberlein, John Hagest, Allan Hinton, Anna Mae Hinton, Marc Hinton, Mike Hurley, Norma Hollkamp, Allen Kaelin, Betty Kimpflein, Kevin Kirchgessner, Debbie Koetter, Kyle Kruer, Flora Kukla, Joseph F. Kukla II, Carrie Leon, Ralph Lilly, Ron Long, John Lozier, Rhett Luecke, Carol Maggard, Amanda Manning, Mandy Masterson, Rita McCartin, Charlie McIntire, Michael McKinley, Monroe McRichie, Bradley Miller, Ruth Missi, Lloyd Morris, Lisa Mullah, DJ Myers’ Infant, Karen Newby, Mary Noonan, Jim Norrick, Brenda Patterson, Patty Peters, Ralph Peters, Charlie Popp, George & Mary Jean Popp, Jim Popp, Jennifer Pugh, Barb Rainbolt, Brad Ramser, Luella Rauck, Margie Rauck, Mike Rauck, Libby Rothbauer, Marcella Rumpel, Tom Sanders, Darlene Schy, Jane Sistrunk, Wilma Smith, Pat Spellman, Matthew Thacker, Jackson Thomas, Midge Tiller, Angela Tribbey, Dot Triplett, James David Turk, Claude Vest, Mike Vogel, Gerri Vest-Wade, Larry Vornholt, Rowena Wanninger, Ruth Ann Warth, Sherry Welch, John Wieseka, George Wilke, Steve Williams New
Your Gifts to God and Parish: Bulletin Collection Totals for 4-2-20
Budgeted Weekly: $ 21,403 Collection April 2, 2020: $ 15,537 Over/(Under): $ (5,866) YTD Budgeted: $856,120 YTD Actual: $849,224 YTD Over/(Under): $ (6,896)
Please pray for our active military family/friends: • Timothy Oliver (Navy)-grandson of Marcella Rumpel • Jacob Oliver (Marines)-grandson of Marcella Rumpel • Noah Villarreal (Army National Guard)-SIL of Charlotte &
Patrick Wright • Jenna Rose Sanders (Air Force) - daughter of Jimmy L &
Rosemary Sanders; granddaughter of Marcella Popp • Joachim Traub (Marines) - son of Kevin & Marina Traub • Matthew Youngers (Navy) - SIL of Kevin & Marina Traub • Master Sergeant John Emery (Army) • Michael Leon (Air Force)-son of Mary & Joe Leon • Noah Yost (Navy)-grandson of Alfred Yost • Jarett Letson (Air Force)-family of Margaret Wright & Alice
Truitt • Lee Kirchgessner (Air Force)-Son of Debbie & Tim
Kirchgessner • Ryan Ward (Navy)-son of Debbie & Mike Waiz • Kaelin A Mindel (Air Force)-Grandson of Judy Mindel • Brandon Kaelin (Navy)-Nephew of Judy Mindel • Chase Balmer (Air Force)-Son of Chad & Andrea Balmer • Garvin Andres (Marines) • Eddie Guilford (Army) • J Conner Munshaur (Marines)-Son of Rose & Jeff Munshaur • Matthew S Koerber (Navy)-Son of Donna & Gary Koerber New
March Outreach Collection: Christian Service Commission 25% $ 957.72 St. Vincent DePaul 25% $ 957.71 Church of Good Shepherd 50% $ 1,915.42
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Total Pledged: $ 8,001,544.48 Collected Last Month: $ 63,737.08 Cash Collected to Date: $ 4,974,200.70 Gifts in Kind (GIK) $ 570,000.00 Total Cash & GIK to Date: $ 5,544,200.70 Percent Collected to Date: 69% * NOTE-TOTAL PLEDGED NOW INCLUDES BACK TO THE FUTURE, RAISE THE STEEPLE, AND PROJECT PLEDGES
Post-Lenten Humor!
Reprinted with permission-Joyful Noiseletter
Jesus, I trust in you!
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Grades 9-12: Our Lady of Providence Senior High School (providencehigh.net)
Preschool & Child Care has been providing quality child care and education since 1988. The programs are designed to stimulate the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental needs of each child.
3, 4, & 5 Year Old Preschool Full & Part-time Child Care Before & After School Care Summer Care for Ages 3-12
All preschool-age children enrolled in the daycare attend preschool classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. After school care is available for children who attend St. John Paul II Elementary, Silver Creek Elementary, and Silver Creek Primary. For more information on our programs or to set up a tour, contact the Preschool & Child Care Director, Jennifer Sieber 812-246-5890 or [email protected].
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence FOUR STAR SCHOOL
www.stjohnpaulschool.org [email protected]
105 St. Paul St. Sellersburg, IN 47172 812-246-3266 Fax-812-246-7632
Before school was out… Water sensory is fun. Did you also know that I'm working on eye-hand coordination, math, AND science skills?
So many memories made during Catholic Schools Week 2020!
St. John Paul II Pastoral Team
Father Tom Clegg, Pastor 502-553-3770 [email protected]
John Frossard, Business Manager 812-246-3522 [email protected]
Barbara Smith, Parish Secretary 812-246-3522 [email protected]
Kristina Seipel, Director of Evangelization 502-751-3562 [email protected]
Marlene Stammerman, Director of Discipleship 812-246-2512 [email protected]
Jesse Schuler, Director of Worship 812-246-2512 [email protected]
Karen Haas, School Principal 812-246-3266 [email protected]
Jennifer Sieber, Preschool & Child Care Director 812-246-5890 [email protected]
Andrea Bowles, Parish Bookkeeper 812-246-3522 [email protected]
Joan Dilger, Bulletin Editor 502-262-2397 [email protected]
Baptisms: Typically celebrated at weekend Masses. A Baptism Preparation Session is required for parents. The next session following the 11:15am Mass at the St. Paul Chapel will be announced later.
Confessions: Friday mornings at 11:15am at the St. Joe Hill Chapel and Saturdays at 4:15pm at the St. Paul Chapel. You may also contact Fr. Tom at 812-246-2512 to schedule an appointment.
Marriage: Please contact Fr. Tom at 812-246-2512 at least six months prior to planned wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick: If you are aware of an upcoming medical event for which you would like this sacrament, you may contact Fr. Tom to schedule the sacrament at 812-246-2512. In case of an emergency, contact Fr. Tom at 502-553-3770.
Confirmation: Preparation for youth can begin upon completion of 8th grade or anytime throughout high school; visit www.stjohnpaulparish.org. For youth and adults interested in Confirmation, contact Kristina Seipel.
Sacraments & Sacramental Preparation
