FROM FATHER STEVE
We hear
a lot about the “end of the world” at this time of our church year. In
today’s Gospel (Luke 21) Jesus warns his disciples not to be misled by
predictions and claims of knowledge about the end of time. But he
promised his disciples that he would give them the wisdom to meet their
adversaries, to testify to their faith, and to persevere. The Christian
does not see “catastrophe”—whether that be war, hunger, shattered
families, or an unsettled economy—as a time of panic or fear, but as an
opportunity to witness to the faith.
As a
part of our Legacy for Our Mission Capital Stewardship Campaign,
all parishioners are invited to attend one of the Special Events
to be held in conjunction with each of the Masses this weekend. Over
food and drink, we will have the opportunity to enjoy our parish family
and to rejoice in God’s many blessings to us.
This
weekend, November 17-18, is Commitment Weekend for our campaign.
We have asked parishioners to bring their commitment card this weekend
and return it during a special ceremony during Mass. Pledges are needed
from each of our households to guarantee the success of our campaign.
Remember: It’s not equal gifts, but equal sacrifice. Even if you cannot
make a commitment this time, please sign your card and return it. Please
continue to keep the campaign in your prayers.
This
past week we sent an email to the 16 Catholic players on the DePauw
football team to convey our congratulations to the entire team for their
Monon Bell Victory last Saturday.
Our
Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on the eve of Thanksgiving,
Wednesday, November 21. Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. We hope many of you can
come.
The
Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection will be taken
next weekend, November 24-25. This campaign was created by the U.S,
bishops to help people find permanent solutions to the problem of
poverty. Real, sustainable change is happening because of the support of
parishioners across the country.
Thanksgiving. John Hughes served as a New York taxi driver for 38
years. One night, as he was cleaning out his cab, he discovered an
emerald ring. He tried to remember which customer that day might be the
owner. He concluded it was a woman who had several packages. It took two
days to find her. Sure enough! She was the owner. But the woman not only
failed to give him a reward for his trouble. She didn’t even say thanks!
Don’t forget to say thanks, not only this Thanksgiving Day, but every
day.
Father Steve
At 11:00 Mass we
need extra video camera operators. If you would be willing to perform
this ministry please contact Marvin Peters or Betty Lancaster at the
office.
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Prayers for Priests
This week
please pray for: Mon. Mark Svarczkopf, Fr. Kenneth Taylor,
Fr. Richard Terrill, Fr. Henry Tully, Fr. Wm. Turner, Fr. Joseph
Villa, and Fr. Stephen Jarrell and for the following
seminarians; Aaron Thomas, Kristen Casey, Martin Rodriguez,
Daniel Bedel, Andrew Cope, Benjamin Syberg, and Tim Wyciskalla
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WE WILL BE FORMING A SPECIAL ADULT and
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR to sing for the Midnight Mass on
Christmas Eve. Rehearsals will be on consecutive Mondays beginning
December 3rd, 10th and 17th from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
in the choir loft. All voices are welcome. Call Jill Dombrowski at
653-9411 for more information.
CHILDREN CHOIR We will be putting together a children
choir for 1st – 6th grade who are interested in
sharing special music for the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve. Rehearsals
will begin on December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the choir
loft. We will have a caroling party at 3:30 pm on December 16th
with dinner and rehearsal to follow. Please call Jill Dombrowski at
653-9411 for more information
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Knights of Columbus
Meetings are
on the 2nd & 4th
THURSDAYs of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meeting are held in one
of the downstairs classrooms of the Parish Center.
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Dates to remember:
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November 22 7:00 p.m. Cancelled-Thanksgiving
- December
13 7:00 p.m.
- December
27 7:00 p.m.
Congratulations: John Dick, Bill Grimsley, Brad Secrest,
Jeremiah Sutherlin and Vern Sutherlin on becoming 3rd
degree Knights.
Congratulations: Ray Peters, and Jerry Thomas on
becoming 1st degree Knights.
If you are
interest in becoming a Knight of Columbus or just have
questions, please feel free to fill out an intention card
located in back of church near the baptismal font or call Andrew
Miller at 765.795.6484.
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Readings for the week of:
November 19, 2007
20th 2Mac
6:18-31;Ps3:2-3,4-5,6-7;Lk19:1-10
21st 2Mac
7:1,20-31;Ps17:1bcd,5-6,8b&15;Lk19:11-28
22nd 1Mac
2:15-29;Ps50:1b-2,5-6,14-15;Lk19:41-44
23rd
1Mac4:36-37,52-59;1Chr29:10bcd,11abc,11d-12a,12bcd;Lk19:45-48
24th 1mac
6:1-13;Ps9:2-3,4&6,16&19;;Lk20:27-40c-11,16-17;Jn2:13-22
25th
Rom16:3-9,16,22-27;Ps145:2-3,4-5,10-11;Lk16:9-15
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