ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Forming Saints for Christ and the Church

APRIL 7, 2019 FIFTH SUNDAY

OF LENT

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 - Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 10:00a.m.

Family Faith Formation for Kindergarten to 6th: Today, April 7, from 8:40-9:50a.m. Last session for 2018/2019 is May 5, 2019.

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 11 and April 15 (Monday of Holy Week) in the church, in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Questions, contact Cindy Powers at cindy.powers83@gmail.com. or 765-561-3776.

Extra materials from the Lenten Bible Study, No Greater Love, are available in the office for anyone interested in independent study. The videos are available online. Cost is $25

The St. Mary Youth Choir will not be singing in April. They will be singing on May 14 at the 10a.m. Mass.

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!

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.

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 frbrockmeier@stmaryrush.org.

Congratulations to these St. Mary parishioners who achieved recognition as 2019 Rushville Rotary Club’s Top Ten: Olivia Yager, Nicholas Neuman, Lexey Yager, Ereena Moore, Hallie Fenimore, Joselyn Geise and Emma Lux.

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. DBOEHM@STGABRIELCONNERSVILLE.ORG

APRIL 7, 2019 * FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 3

Sunday Offerings March 31, 2019

Adults (69 Envelopes +8 Loose Checks) $ 7,406.00

Online Giving $ 840.00 Youth (2 Envelopes) $ 2.00 Loose $ 235.00 Total 3/31/19 $ 8,483.00 Weekly Budget (2018/2019) $ -8,200.00

$ +283.00 Sunday 3/31/19 $ 8,483.00 Regular Maintenance & Utilities $ 50.00 Votive Candles $ 7.00 Food Pantry $ 100.00 Criterion $ 20.00 Catholic Relief Services $ 458.00 Sodality Dues $ 55.00 Flowers $ 215.00 POH2 $ 2,896.00 TOTAL 3/31/19 $ 12,284.00 Mass Count 3/31/19 - 527

Preserving Our Heritage 3/21/19 $592,336.58

Mass Schedule: April 8- April 14

Monday No Mass Tuesday 6:30p.m. +Russell & Ruth Coon Wednesday 8:30a.m +Ruth Jenkins Thursday 8:30a.m. +Ruth Stuckey Friday 8:30a.m. +Louise Childers Saturday 5:30p.m +Mary Shuppert Sunday 7:30a.m St. Mary Parish 10:00a.m. +Becky Ernstes Stations of the Cross - Friday at 7p.m.

That Man is You - St. Mary Spring 2019 8:45a.m. St. Mary School April 7, 2019 - Day 9: Pentecost April 14, 2019 - The New Springtime of the Church April 21, 2019 - No Meeting - Easter

LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES Adult Lenten Faith Opportunity No Greater Love Wednesdays, at 7:00p.m. in the school multipurpose room. Stations of the Cross on Fridays at

7:00p.m.

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.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP: Some celebrities do a lot to help out various causes that are meaning- ful to them. Sometimes they give of their time, talent, or treasure, while other times they create giving opportunities for the rest of us to be gener-ous. The celebrity then does much to highlight the cause, and the hope is that enough people will give to make a difference. I never judge another’s motive when they choose to give to or support a cause. However, I hear many times a criticism levied against seemingly rich people who start a fundraiser and ask the rest of us to give: “Since they have so much money, they could simply give all the money needed themselves!” This excla-mation often comes with disdain and a tone of superiority. This sentiment also comes frequently from those who have chosen to give little to nothing to the cause themselves. Stewardship begins with the person in the mirror. You and I are accountable to each other, but at the end of the day, the only one who knows the true level of our generosity is God. As this lent draws to a close, it is time to take a good long look in the mir-ror. You probably aren’t famous, so there probably won’t be a crowd of people to question the level of your sacrifice, devotion, and generosity this Lent. Of course, God knows and so does that person look-ing back at you in the mirror. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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.

Staff Rev. James M. Brockmeier, Administrator frbrockmeier@stmaryrush.org Debbie Spaeth, Administrative Assistant dspaeth@stmaryrush.org Jill Kuntz, Administrator Religious Education jkuntz@stmaryrush.org Amaranta Kemple, Youth Group Coordinator akemple@stmaryrush.org Janna Stonebraker, Principal jstonebraker@stmaryrush.org Ashley Busald, School Secretary abusald@stmaryrush.org

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)

Servers - April 13 & 14 Sat. 5:30p.m. Emma Tressler & Nick Hoeing Sun. 7:30a.m. Bradley Krieger & Glen Harpring 10:00a.m. Will Cowan, Richard Barnes, Danny Corn Lectors - April 13 & 14 Sat. 5:30p.m. Mary Beth Burklow & John Blankman Sun. 7:30a.m. Allen Leising & John Pavey 10:00a.m. Tom Giesting & Kevin Banks Extra-Ordinary Ministers - April 13 & 14

Sat. 5:30p.m. Shelly Bostic, Alan Niehoff, Tom Giesting Sun. 7:30a.m. Doug Krieger, Holly Bess, Jerry Rudolf 10:00a.m. Debbie Banks, Laura Ash, Denise Hoeing 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. 8 Linda Jenkins Apr. 15 Janet Pike Money Counters: Apr. 8 Rose Hoeing, Jane Niccum, Margie Liggett, Linda Shanahan Apt. 15 Nancy Newbold, Lucille Hinton, Diana Leising, Donna Land Food Pantry Volunteers: Apr. 10 Kevin Banks, Cindy Powers, Marcia Alexander April 15 (Restock) Kevin & Marilyn Spilman, Marty Connerly

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

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 Fish Fry’s during Lent on Fridays, through April 19 from 6:00-8:30p.m. Basket specials include fish, shrimp or tender-

loin. Proceeds from the April 19 Fish Fry will be donated to St. Mary Church.