Monday8:00—4:00Tuesday8:00—4:00

Wednesday8:00—4:00Thursday8:00—4:00 Friday8:00—4:00

MassTimes Office Hours: St. Joseph (Parish Central Office)

Reconciliationis30minutesbeforeMassWed.5pm,Sat.4pm,Sun.10:30am

Pastor:Fr.CrispineAdongo—cadongo@evdio.orgDeacon:JimWoebkenberg—jwoebkenberg@evdio.org BusinessMgr.SJ:DevinCarpenter—dcarpenter@evdio.orgAdmin./HispanicMinistry:AnaPerez—aperez@evdio.org

Admin./YouthMinisterMarkBerghoff—mberghoff@evdio.orgCRE@MHC:MarilynSatkamp—msatkamp@evdio.org CRE@SJ:StephanieWollenmann—swollenmann@evdio.org

St.Joseph(CentralOf ice) Mary,HelpofChristians St.NicholasP.O.Box684 6827E.CR1930N P.O.Box351Dale,IN47523-0684 Dale,IN47523 SantaClausIN47579-0351Phone937-2200 Phone937-4326 Phone937-2385email:stjoedale@evdio.orgemail:maryhelp@evdio.orgemail:stjoedale@evdio.org

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Tuesday:7:30a.m.St.Nicholas6:00p.m.St.Joseph(Spanish)

Wednesday:5:30p.m.St.Joseph

Thursday:7:30a.m.MaryHelpofChristians

Friday:7:30a.m.St.Nicholas

Saturday:4:30p.m.St.Nicholas

Sunday:7:00a.m.MaryHelpofChristians9:00a.m.St.Joseph11:00a.m.(Spanish/Espanol)St.Joseph

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Youth-Led Mass March 14th

From the Deacon’s Desk,

In the gospel Jesus encounters a blind man and Jesus cures his eyesight. He went from total darkness to seeing firsthand the incredible mystery of creation. However as the story unfolds the blindness of this man is more than physical blindness. He was also living in spiritual blindness, not related to sin, but faith and indeed faith is at the heart of our circum-stances today.

This coronavirus is wreaking havoc in my family. There are many members of my family who work in the medical profession and they have a scientific understanding of this virus, how it works and what it affects. Because of our ages, they are advising us to become re-cluses – stay at home, do not come into contact with people. A dark cloud is sitting over our heads and how do we respond with faith? You too are sitting under this same cloud in varying degrees and how do you respond with faith?

Indeed the whole of Lent is about faith, how we are called to live in the light of Jesus. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving form the basic “to do’s” within Lent. Prayer leads to hope, fasting strengthens our spirits, and almsgiving is the response. Each of these is needed for strengthening faith.

I do not know the answer as to the right way to live in light of this coronavirus for you. However, certainly the coronavirus has given us an opportunity to pray ever more earnestly for the safety of our health care workers, the elderly, the very young, and those living under the poorest of circumstances because they are at special risk. Fasting has taken on a new dimension slowing us down, driving less, eating good food and not wasting food, using good hygiene, and raising our awareness of God’s care for us. Almsgiving is a response to faith. Regardless whether things work out well for us or not, I know that God is with us and that leads us to share generously.

Last Sunday I received the gift of being able to help with the blood drive at St Nicholas. Thirty-seven people came in to give the gift of life. Despite the fears caused by this corona-virus they came in. Few of us ever think about giving blood until we are affected personal-ly. Yet every day accidents happen, deadly sicknesses occur, and the need is always pre-sent. Perhaps, especially under the cloud of the coronavirus the need is ever more urgent. Thank you for giving the gift of life!

In the gospel story the blind man grew in faith each time he was challenged by those who had little faith in Jesus. These challenges he faced are the crosses of faith. Easter is around the corner, April 12. This Lenten season has presented us with a unique opportuni-ty to grow in faith. Indeed with this coronavirus we are walking with Jesus on his way to the darkness of Calvary. The cross is our standard that guides us to Easter.

May God give you the strength to carry your crosses!

Deacon Jim

Sunday, March 22

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Thursday, March 26

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Friday, March 27

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Saturday, March 28

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Sunday, March 29

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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 — As the prophet Samuel anointed David with oil, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — You who were once darkness are now light in the Lord (Ephesians 5:8-14). Gospel — The man who had been blind from birth pro-claimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash (John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent Monday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Tuesday: World Day for Truth Concerning Human Rights Violations Wednesday: The Annunciation of the Lord Friday: Abstinence

St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests, bless all priests with the strength and wis-

dom 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, sac-rifice, 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/

SKY ZONE TRIP ON MARCH 26th CANCELLED If you paid already stop by the parish office to be

refunded. We have not cashed any checks yet.

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MassIntentions

StewardshipofTreasureMarch8th

Sunday Envelopes $ 10,625.00 Loose Cash/Checks $ 653.00 Total $ 11,278.00

Budget amount needed $10,000.00

YTD Actual: $ 346,040.30 YTD Budget: $ 360,000.00 (36 Sundays) YTD Behind: $ (13,959.70)

Buildings & Grounds $ 95.00 St. Vincent De Paul $ 25.00 NSCAC $ 85.00 St. Pierre $ 65.00 Diocesan Chari es $ 35.00 Easter Flowers $ 90.00 Lent Almsgiving $ 55.00 Total Deposit $ 12,224.00

Number of Envelopes Used: 163 (out of 373)

Amount Given # Envelopes $ Amount

$1-$5 7 $35.00 $5.01-$10 14 $140.00 $10.01-$20 40 $775.00 $20.01-$30 16 $435.00 $30.01-$40 12 $455.00 $40.01-$50 11 $540.00 $50.01-$60 3 $180.00 $60.01-$70 3 $205.00 $70.01-$80 5 $400.00 $80.01-$90 0 $0 $90.01-$100 14 $1,400.00 $100.01 + 27 $6,035.00

St. Nicholas — March 28th — 4:30 p.m. GR Charlene & Eugene Peters SE Rose & Juan Lloveras, Will Wetzel LE Mark & Therese Lubbehusen CL Leigh Ann Wahl US John Benne , Rob Oxley, 1 volunteer GB Brenda & Danny Buchler EM Leigh A Wahl, Ed & Brenda Hagedorn, Terry & Francie Wagner Sacristan Stella Benne Mary, Help of Chris ans — March 29th —7:00 a.m. GR Tammy & Eric Taylor SE Emma Hoffman, CY & Quinn Keller, Miah Rahman LE Ed Balbach, Tammy Keller CL Marilyn Satkamp US Nathan & Brandon Hanloh, Lee & Joyce Philipps GB Brenda & Danny Buechler EM Ronnie & Leslie Begle, Kim & Dan Waninger 2 Volunteers Rosary Paulita Pund St. Joseph — March 29th— 9:00 a.m. GR Kim Balbach, Pat Crews, Tanya Eger, Carol Griepenstroh SE Max & Sam E enne, Carter Kress LE Mary Balbach, Ridy Schaefer CL Ashley & Kate US Joe Gonzales, Daryl Kast, Roger Kern, Ron Schaefer EM Marsha Cooper, Dave & Sandy Fitz, Mary Lou Gonzales, Phyllis Schaefer, Angie Schmidt GB Volunteers Sacristan Beverly Turnock

Sat. Mar.21, 4:30pm (SN) Earl & Geneva Gelarden, Ka e Fischer Sun. Mar.22, 7:00am (MHC) Bob & Toni Gogel, Edward Hurst Sun. Mar.22, 9:00am (SJ) Gene Hufnagal, Frank Radke Sun. Mar.22, 11:00am (SJ) SFA Parish Tue. Mar.24, 7:30am (SN) SFA Parish Wed. Mar.25, 5:30 pm (SJ) SFA Parish Thur. Mar.26, 7:30am (MHC) Vera Zingraf, Baby Logan Oser Fri. Mar.27, 7:30am (SN) SFA Parish Sat. Mar.28, 4:30pm (SN) Thomas Shreve, Jack Hauser Sun. Mar.29, 7:00am (MHC) Joanne Lehr, Annie Gunselman, Philomena Gogel Sun. Mar.29, 9:00am (SJ) Cletus & Blanche Arnold & Charlie Arnold, Rosemary Becher Sun. Mar.29 11:00am (SJ) SFA Parish

When there is a funeral, the weekday Mass will be cancelled for

TithingBreakdown

MassAttendanceMar. 7-8 2020 Mar. 6-7 2019

4:30pm: 140 4:30pm: 188 7:00am: 116 7:00am: 172 9:00am: 216 9:00am: 238 11:00am: 110 11:00am: 127

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Community News

East Deanery Penance Services (CANCELLED)

Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m. ET

St. Ferdinand Church/Christ the King Parish, Ferdinand

(CANCELLED)

Tuesday, March 31st at 6:30 p.m. ET St. Joseph Church,

Jasper (CANCELLED)

Wednesday, April 1st at 12:00 Noon ET

St. Joseph Church, Jasper

(CANCELLED)

Thank You to all of those that donated

to the St. Nicholas Blood Drive! Thirty-seven people came in to give

the gift of life.

Diocese of Evansville 75th Anniversary 7th & 8th grade projects

7th project: Our 7th grade class has chosen to run/walk at least 75 miles during Lent and donate $1 for each mile to the Ronald McDonald House in Louisville. We all know that walking is good for your health. According to Harvard Health, regular walking can also help control sweet craving, de-crease your risk of breast cancer, help with joint pain, and improve immune function. The Ronald McDonald House in Louisville helped families from 15 different Indiana counties last year alone. They provide a place to stay for families of children receiving medical treatment in Louisville hospi-tals. They are in the process of expanding to help even more families. To track the miles, you may use the slips printed in the bulletin or in the back of church. If your family of 4 walks a mile together, then this will count as 4 miles. Invite others to participate and improve your health and contribute to a worthy cause during Lent! You may turn in slips and money in stewardship baskets on the week-end or turn them in Wednesday nights during class. 8th grade project: Our 8th grade class has chosen to raise at least $75 dollars to donate to Memo-rial Hospital Foundation to help purchase a new linear accelerator. This new technology will pro-vide more refined and detailed radiation beams to target cancer cells and leave surrounding tissues untouched. This will be a great technology addition to the area and help more patients receive the latest technology close to home. You may turn in money to Wednesday night class or put the mon-ey in the stewardship baskets.

DECREE

Out of Concern for the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, and the following con-sultation with other Bishops, the College of Consul-tors, and the Deans, in accord with the cannons 838 1 and 4 of the Code of Cannon Law, I hereby suspend the public celebration of Masses in the Diocese of Evansville until further notice. I encourage the faithful to join me in prayer for all affected by this illness and to unite themselves spiritually with the Masses which I and the priests will continue to offer without the presence of a con-gregation. The Provisions of this decree are effective 18 March 2020, all things to the contrary notwithstand-ing. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for us! Given at Evansville, Indiana 16 March 2020

Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, DD, STL

Bishop of Evansville

Divine Mercy Sunday St. Anthony Church April 19th at 3:00pm