St. Charles and St. Patrick

Otterbein, IN Parishes Oxford, IN (765) 583-4641 Rev. Thomas J. Haan, Administrator (765) 385-2587

Mailing Address: 502 S. Michigan St. Oxford, IN 47971 Fax: (765) 385-0225 spchurch1@att.net Father Haan’s e-mail: fatherhaan@gmail.com Website: www.stcharlesotterbein.com or www.stpatrickoxford.com

Baptisms: Contact the parish office for arrangements. Marriages: Initial arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance. Parish Membership: All persons are welcome to become members of our parish community. You are encouraged to register with the parish office as soon as possible. Persons who are moving are also asked to inform the parish office. Bulletin Info: Deadline for bulletin information is on Wednesday.

March 15, 2020

St. Patrick Sunday: 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Daily Masses: Monday 8:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. Religious Education K-8 Sunday 8:45 a.m. LIFE TEEN (Grades 9-12) Life Night 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. or by appointment.

St. Charles Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Daily Masses: Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:45 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. Religious Education K-12 Sunday 10:00 a.m. LIFE TEEN (Grades 9-12) Life Night 7:00 p.m. (at St. Patrick, Oxford)

Reconciliation: Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Third Sunday of Lent

St. Charles Parish, Otterbein

Third Sunday of Lent

This Week at St. Charles

March 16 - 22 Monday, March 16 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Reconciliation, Church 7:00 p.m.: RCIA, Parish Hall Tuesday, March 17 - St. Patrick 6:30 a.m.: Young Adult Men’s Lent Small Group, Parish Hall

8:00 a.m.: +Poor Souls Wednesday, March 18 6:45 a.m.: +Nancy Dietzen by Helen Klemme 4:30 p.m.: Legion of Mary, Parish Hall No evening Mass 6:45 p.m.: Confirmation class, Parish Hall 7:30 p.m.: Young Adult Women’s Lent Small Group, Parish Hall

Thursday, March 19 - St. Joseph 8:00 a.m.: Intention of Ione & Elmo Mills Family by Cleone Logan 7:00 p.m.: Parish Council meeting, Parish Hall Saturday, March 21 5:30 p.m.: Vigil Mass: +Jeff Glotzbach by Ron & Lois Francis Sunday, March 22 - Fourth Sunday of Lent 9:00 a.m.: Special Intention of the Sonny Metzinger Family

No Religious Ed Classes due to Spring Break 1:00 p.m.: Hall Rental

Collection Report from March 8 (We have issued 153 envelopes)

Regular Collection: $ 1956.00 (35 envelopes) Loose: $ 236.00 Total: $ 2192.00 Collection for Samantha Klemme & Cody Otten $ 735.00

Liturgical Ministers for March 21 & 22

Eucharistic Ministers: 5:30 p.m.: *Deb Wallpe 9:00 a.m.: *Tyler Schluttenhofer

Lector: 5:30 p.m.: Ron Brost 9:00 a.m.: Kevin Lachmund

Servers: 5:30 p.m.: Volunteers Needed 9:00 a.m.: Audrey Doyle, Lydia Doyle, Bennett Senesac

Greeters: 5:30 p.m.: Keith Kult, Doug Mettes 9:00 a.m.: Brad Deno, Randy Schluttenhofer

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Church cleaning this week:

Brady & Morgan McKinney Family

The tithe for next Sunday, March 22 will go to Catholic Relief Services.

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St. Bridget Prayer Chain:

Kim Deno Home: 583-1505 Cell: 765-714-3671 email: kbdeno@sbcglobal.net

Julie Kerkhoff Home: 583-4110 Cell: 765-586-5978

email: jkerkhoff@comcast.net Organist Needed St. Charles is looking for an organist or pianist to play the organ at both weekend Masses once a month, typi-cally on the 3rd Sunday of the month. If interested, please call Joe Regich at (765) 429-7372. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross during Lent at St. Charles will be: March 27 6 PM April 10 12 noon Parish Council meeting There will be a Parish Council meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. If you are una-ble to attend please notify the parish office.

Would you pray for a priest each day this week?

March 16 - Fr. John Nguyen March 17 - Fr. Dennis O’Keeffe March 18 - Fr. Coady Owens

March 19 - Fr. Alejandro Paternoster March 20 – Fr. Dominic Petan March 21 - Fr. Sean Pogue

March 22 – Fr. Richard Puetz

St. Patrick Parish, Oxford The tithe next Sunday, March 22 will go to Catholic Relief Service.

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Debbie Barnard 299-6214

Nancy Brost 385-5247 Coffee & Donuts next Sunday, March 22 will not be served due to Spring Break. Family Volunteers Needed The 2020 church cleaning schedule for January - June 21 is posted on the bulletin board in the vestibule. We are in need of family volunteers for each week. There are several weeks that we still need a family volunteer. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross during Lent at St. Patrick’s will be: March 20 6 PM April 3 6 PM Sewing Day There will be a Sewing Day on Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 a.m. in the parish hall. Bring something to share for lunch. Mexico Mission Would you consider going on the November 7-14, 2020 or the February 6-13, 2021 mission trip to make a BIG difference in someone’s life? Email John Brost at jbrost60@gmail.com or call 765-366-5329 for more details.

March 15, 2020

This week at St. Patrick

March 16 - 22

Monday, March 16 8:00 a.m.: +Marlena Thomas by Sharon & John Hysong

Tuesday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, Parish Hall Wednesday, March 18 7:15 p.m.: Lenten Series on Prayer, Parish Hall Thursday, March 19 9:00 a.m.: Sewing Day, Parish Hall Friday, March 20 8:00 a.m.: +Thelma Brost by Barb Richardson 6:00 p.m.: Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, March 21 8:00 a.m.: +Catherine Leuck by the Leuck Family 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Reconciliation, Church

Sunday, March 22 – Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m.: For the Parishioners of St. Charles & St. Patrick’s

No Religious Ed Classes due to Spring Break 10:30 a.m.: +Bob Sheetz by Doug & Jeanne Brummet No Life Night due to Spring Break

Liturgical Ministers for March 22

Eucharistic Ministers: No cup during the flu season No cup during the flu season

Lector: 7:30 a.m.: Matt Jakupco 10:30 a.m.: Matt Jakupco

Servers: 7:30 a.m.: Allyson Cecil, Nicholas Brost, Nolan Deckard

10:30 a.m.: Halle Richey, Lexie Richey, Ella Budreau

Ushers: 7:30 a.m.: Kevin Brost, Josh Brost 10:30 a.m.: Larry Richey, Shane O’Malley

Greeters: 7:30 a.m.: Martin Kennedy 10:30 a.m.: Jim Sheetz

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Collection Report from March 8 (We have issued 132 adult envelopes)

Regular Collection: $ 1750.00 (39 envelopes) Children’s Collection: $ 2.50 (1 envelopes) Loose: $ 136.00 Total: $ 1888.50

Rosary next Sunday, March 22 Volunteer Needed

Church Cleaning this Week: Brad & Hannah Molter

Stewardship by the Book Third Sunday of Lent

March 15, 2020

When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of water, He opened the door for a life-

changing relationship with Him. Scripture says her testimony drew many others to Him as well.

We, too, must be ready to respond whenever and wherever the Lord speaks to us and be prepared

for it to change our lives!

Bulletin Article by Seminarian Matt Jakupco Even during the season of Lent, the Church still gives us times to celebrate and rejoice in the great saints who gave witness to Jesus Christ. This week in particular we celebrate two important saints, both for our local church here in Benton County, and for the universal Church. St. Patrick: On Tuesday, March 17 we celebrate the feast day of St. Patr ick. Beyond the secular celebrations of Ir ish culture, this day should be focused on commemorating the heroic virtue and missionary zeal of the saint himself! Born in either Scotland or England, Patrick was kidnapped and sent into slavery in Ireland. While in slavery, Patrick had a deep conversion, spending long hours in prayer. After escaping from slavery, Patrick was ordained a priest and made his way to Ireland to proclaim the Gospel. During his time of mission in Ireland, Patrick combated many of the false teachings of the time and the pagan religions that were prevalent in the area. During his close to thirty years in Ireland he is said to have ordained 350 bishops and converted thousands to the faith. Celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick (a solemnity for the church of St. Patrick in Oxford) by praying through his intercession to become a bold witness to Christ and His Church. Also make sure to go to the corn beef and cab-bage dinner! St. Joseph: On Thur sday, March 19, the entire Church celebrates the solemnity of St. Joseph. We hear the story of Joseph in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke and of his great love and care for our Lord and for the Blessed Mother. Though St. Joseph does not speak a single word in the entirety of Scripture, we are told that he is a “righteous man.” (Matthew 1:19) Joseph gives us an example of humility and openness to the will of God. Joseph also gives us the example of a man of great courage, as a father who protects his family, and as a hard worker in his role as carpenter. In 1870, Pope Pius IX declared St. Joseph as the patron saint of the universal Church. Pope St. John Paul II writes, “Joseph’s submission to God, this readiness of will to dedicate oneself to all that serves God, is really nothing less than that…expression of the virtue of religion.” In other words, St. Joseph’s life was completely centered on giving to God what is his due, specifically love, trust, and worship. St. Joseph is the model for husbands and for fathers, but also for all Catho-lics for his willingness to place his confidence in the Lord alone. Pray this Thursday for all fathers and husbands to follow the example of St. Joseph, and that all Catholics may live the life of discipleship he possessed! St. Patrick and St. Joseph…pray for us! Seminarian Matt Jakupco Sources: EWTN St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland; Pope St. John Paul II Redemptoris Custos

A Lenten Series on Prayer with Seminarian Matt Jakupco Join seminarian Matt Jakupco for the third session on prayer and growing in the spiritual life during Lent. The session will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 7:15pm in the parish hall at St. Patrick. The third class will be an introduction to Lectio Divina and meditating on Sacred Scripture. The class is open to all parishioners of both St. Charles and St. Patrick and it is not necessary to have attended the previous week’s session. Materials for the course will be provided, and can also be accessed online through FORMED (https://watch.formed.org/lectio-prayer-with-dr-tim-gray).

Faith Direct eGiving Our parish relies on the support of everyone in our parish family to help us further our mission. As a member of St Charles and St. Patrick’s, this is an easy way for you to recommit yourself to supporting our parishes. Simplify your monthly budgeting and provide us with consistent, relia-ble support for our parish family with online giving. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry, it’s easy to get started. Visit faith.direct/IN1028 for St. Patrick’s or faith.direct/IN1029 for St. Charles. Thank you for your support.

Lenten Penance Services All services begin at 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 24 Sacred Heart, Fowler Thursday, March 26 St. Mary, Dunnington Monday, March 30 St. Charles, Otterbein Wednesday, April 1 Blessed Sacrament, West Lafayette Thursday, April 2 St. Patrick, Oxford Monday, April 6 St. Thomas Aquinas, West Lafayette

Pray for the Sick Let us pray for these sick: Jack Allison, Kim Dahnke, Collette Lavelle, Ron Sondgerath, Amber Brost, Janet Schutter, Mark Cochran, Jason Cole, Staci Wittenauer, Mary Reed, Sharon Eberle, Glenn Barnard, Cooper Gretencord, Mark McMaster, Donna Cooley, Charlie Senesac, Nancy Barrett, Gail Muller, Tim Booth and Samantha Klemme.

Catholic Relief Services Collection Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to all people here and abroad. Next week, please give generously to help the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Habitat Volunteers Needed A big thank you to everyone who has volunteered to either build or provide lunch to the build crew on the Habitat house. Nearly 150 slots still need to be filled. Grab your friends, family members, or club members and be a part of this worthwhile cause. For more information or to sign-up, contact Deb Wallpe at 765-414-2012 or wall-pdk@gmail.com. You can also sign-up on-line using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050549A4AB2CA6FF2-habitat.

Young Adult Lent Small Group Begins the week of March 1st Men: Tuesdays at 6:30 am at St. Charles Social Hall Women: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at St. Charles Social Hall Come join your peers for discussion and encouragement on living our Catholic faith.

Life Teen Life Teen will be showing The Passion of the Christ at the Fowler Theatre on Sunday, March 15th. Doors will open at 1:30 PM and the movie will start at 2:00 PM. Admission is free but Life Teen will be accepting donations for anyone who would like to contribute to their mission trip over the summer. This profound 2004 film by Mel Gibson depicts the brutality and violence of Jesus’ sufferings, and is thus rated “R.” All are welcome but seating is limited, so arrive early so you don’t miss this great opportunity to reflect on what the season of Lent is about.

St. Patrick’s Celebration by Knights of Columbus 9400 The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner on Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at St. Patrick Church Hall. The meal choices are corn beef and cabbage, hot dogs or hamburgers. Donations accepted. The recipient of the Habitat House will be present, Kat Flynn, she will speak briefly after the meal.

Black Tie Dinner Join the Knights of Columbus for a Black Tie Dinner Cruise on the Madam Carroll in Monticello on Saturday,

March 21 beginning at 6:00. The evening includes dinner, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds directly go to fund ultrasound machines for use at local Crisis Pregnancy Centers. You can purchase tickets or make donations online at www.madamcarroll.com/events/knights-of-columbus/, or by contacting Jim Premeske at 219-776-0386.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship The General de Lafayette Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will once again be awarding a $2000 scholarship to two High School Seniors in the Assembly area. If interested call the parish office for an application form which needs to be postmarked by March 28, 2020.

Rummage Sale Just a reminder the Benton Food Co-op is having its annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 4 from 8:00-2:00. So if you are doing some spring cleaning, you can donate your items to the Co-op! Items may be dropped off at the Co-op any Thursday from 9:00-6:00. Or you can text Chris Sheetz, and make arrangements for items to be dropped off on another day. Please no clothing, large couches or mattresses. Knickknacks, puzzles, blankets, tools, kitchen utensils, dishes, purses, pictures, picture frames, small furniture items, etc. go very well. Thank you for your support!

Donations Needed The Community Food and Services Co-op is in ongoing need of your generous donations. The suggested item of do-nation for this month is PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY. You can place your donation in the boxes at the back of either St. Charles or St. Patrick’s churches. Thank you for your support. “For I was hungry and you fed me.” Adoration at Sacred Heart Substitutes are desperately needed for Adoration at Sacred Heart Chapel. The hours have been shortened to 9am - 10pm every Wednesday. Adorers are always needed too. We especially need Adorers for the following hours: 12 pm –1 pm , 2 pm-3pm all other hours of Adorers are welcome to insure someone is always there. Adoration is open to everyone. If interested in being a sub or an adorer contact Jan Goetz at Sacred Heart 884-1818, Sandy Glotzbach (765) 918-0733 or Debbie Barnard at (765) 299-6214.