Fort Wayne - St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

MARCH 15, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
1502 E. Wallen Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
www.saintv.org
Love of the Lord Series
(Wednesdays in Lent)
Wednesday, March 18—7 PM (in the church)
Parish Lenten Penance Service
(see information in Fr. Dan’s column & on page 8)
Wednesday, March 25—6 PM (Feast of the Annunciation)
—Viewing of the movie “Mary of Nazareth”
—Potluck at 5:30 PM
(in the Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center)
FRIDAY LENTEN SERVICE SCHEDULE:
5:30 PM—Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6:30 PM—Mass (Church)
7:15 PM—Stations of the Cross
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE:
Saturdays — 8:45—9:45 am
Wednesday, March 18, 7PM — Parish Lenten Penance Service
Other Parish Services:
Tenebrae -
Thursday, March 19—7PM - St. Jude, FW
Tuesday, March 24—7PM - Our Lady of Good Hope, FW
Wednesday, March 25—7PM - St. Charles, FW
Thursday, March 26—7PM - St. John, New Haven
Good Friday, April 3, 8:30 PM
(an extended meditation on the seven “last words” of Christ on the Cross)
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N E W S
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, March 16
*6:30 am Margaret Moscotti
8:00 am Eleanor Sarrazine
Is 65:17-21/Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday, March 17
*6:30 am James Houlihan
8:00 am Mary Frances & Clarence
Bechtel
Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday, March 18
*6:30 am INT Robert Adams
8:00 am Rosan Rondot
Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30
Thursday, March 19
*6:30 am Zoa Pequignot
8:00 am Don Konger
ALL MASS
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Rom 4:13, 16-18,
22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Friday, March 20
8:00 am Betty Turner
6:30 pm Kathleen Schmitz
Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday, March 21
8:00 am Florence & Tom O’Reilly
Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53
5:00 pm Claire Leber
Sunday, March 22
7:15 am David J. Didion
9:00 am Ruthy & Edward Schultz
11:00 am Deceased Members of
Michael McCarthy Family
12:45 pm William Comment
6:00 pm For the Parish
(Life Teen Mass)
Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or
Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
*Chapel
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, 12:00 pm—5:30 pm and
Wednesday, 9:00 am—5:30 pm
HUNGERING FOR
PEACE
We journey with
CRS Rice Bowl to Lebanon to be
present to a people who themselves
are on a journey. Here we meet a
family of Syrian refugees, a family
perhaps not so unlike our own. We
are challenged through our
almsgiving this week to reach out to
those who are forced to flee their
homes, who are seeking shelter in a
land of peace.
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N O T E S
F ROM THE P ASTOR
This Sunday marks the mid-point of Lent and is therefore called
“Laetare Sunday,” laetare being the Latin word meaning “to
rejoice.” I rejoice in particular at all of the Lenten initiatives for our growth in
love of the Lord and each other taking place in these days.
Our Lenten speaker series has been a great success and also an
excellent preparation for our Parish Reconciliation Service this coming
Wednesday, March 18 at 7PM in church. So many times we associate faith
with other people speaking to us; in the Sacrament of Confession, however,
Christ invites us to speak to Him in our own words of our need of conversion
from sin for the deepening of our belief in the Gospel.
We receive the gift of the Lord’s mercy in the apostolic form in which
He wishes to give it, through the absolution given in the binding and loosing
power of the “keys of the Kingdom,” against which the “powers of hell shall
not prevail.” There is strength in numbers, so be assured of the presence of
many Priests from area parishes to assist individual confessions on
Wednesday.
If you are not able to make it to Confession on Wednesday, St. Jude
Parish is having their Reconciliation service this Thursday, March 19 at 7PM.
All of the St. Vincent’s Priests will be there.
Please also keep in your prayers the women who are making the
Christ Renews His Parish retreat this weekend, and for the middle school boys
who will be on the Edge retreat next Saturday.
Finally, in order to observe this Laetare Sunday more deeply and well,
I recall to your attention the medieval Catholic practice known as
“midlenting.” According to the Oxford English Dictionary, midlenting refers to
“the custom of visiting parents on the fourth Sunday of Lent and giving them
presents.” So, children of all ages, if you are looking for the perfect
“penance” to grow in holiness and to shock and awe those who brought you
into this world, go get yourselves midlenting today!
In St. Vincent’s love of Christ,
Fr. Daniel Scheidt
ANNUAL CHRISM MASS
The annual Chrism Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception in Fort Wayne, on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 pm.
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has invited all priests, sisters, brothers, deacons and lay
people of the diocese to attend. An interpreter will be present for those who are
hearing impaired or deaf.
At the Chrism Mass, the Holy Chrism is consecrated and the oil of catechumens
and oil of the sick are blessed. This beautiful Mass manifests the communion of the
priests with their bishop in the same priesthood and ministry of Christ.
1ST, 2ND & 3RD SCRUTINIES (ELECT)
In order to inspire the elect a desire for purification and redemption by Christ, three
scrutinies are celebrated. By this means, first of all, the elect are instructed gradually
about the mystery of sin, from which the whole world and every person longs to be
delivered and thus saved from its present and future consequences. Second, their
spirit is filled with Christ the Redeemer, who is the living water (gospel of the
Samaritan woman in the first scrutiny), the light of the world (gospel of the man born
blind in the second scrutiny), the resurrection and the life (gospel of Lazarus in the
third scrutiny). From the first to the final scrutiny the elect should progress in their
perception of sin and their desire for salvation.
C HURCH N EWS
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES
Attendance at two Baptismal Preparation Sessions
is required before your child is baptized — Session I
and Session II. You may attend Session II before
Session I, if necessary. Each session will begin at
7:00 pm. It is recommended that both parents
attend before the birth of your child so that there will be no delay
in setting a date for the baptism once the baby is born.
Godparents, too, are welcome. At least one parent and one
godparent must be practicing Catholics. Also, parents must be
registered in the Parish. Please call the church office to sign up
for your sessions.
Session I (Parish Library) - April 9
Session II (Church Conference Room) - March 26, April 16
HARVEST HOUSE—WHAT IS IT?
It is NOT a house. It is a movement for persons 55 years
and older. Here at St. Vincent’s, it is a small group of
people, both men and women. We meet once a month in
the Spiritual Center. Maybe we are a small group because
many don’t know about us. That means you don’t know
what you are missing!
We don’t want it to be a small group, so please come
Monday, March 16 at 1:15 pm (in the Spiritual Center) and
check us out! We will have snacks, socialize, play cards,
board games and other fun games and plan next year’s
activities. No reservations needed. Just come and bring a
snack to share.
For more information or questions, call Margaret at
482-2085. If school closes—there will be no meeting.
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES
Due to the early deadline for bulletin submission to LPi,
articles for the Sunday, March 29 bulletin must be
submitted no later than Friday, March 20 and articles
for the Sunday, April 5 bulletin must be submitted no
later than Thursday, March 26.
THANK YOU!!
A big THANK YOU from the Vocations Committee to
everyone who brought in special gifts of food, snacks and
gift cards for our seminarians. They are overwhelmed by
your generosity, and will be praying for you over these
next months!
REKINDLE THE FIRE
Meeting this Sunday, March 15, 7:00 pm in the Parish
Hall. Another great meeting is planned for tonight as the
catechesis is on the subject of “Lectio Divina – Part 2”.
Attend the RTF meeting and share in what it means to be
great Leaders, Friends, Husbands, Fathers and Sons - - the Men God calls us to be. This will be done with
Catechesis, Scripture Reflection, Man Time, Faith Share,
Food/Drink & Fellowship. All men of the parish are
welcome!
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ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY PANTRY
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society pantry is in need of
Hearty whole soups
Beef broth
Baked beans
Pizza sauce
Canned fruit
THANK YOU for your continued support!
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday, March 16
1:15 pm Harvest House—Community Room A
6:00 pm Candle Ministry—Life Center Craft Room
6:30 pm Light Weigh—Parish Library
7:00 pm Athletic Committee—Activity Conference Rm
Tuesday, March 17
8:45 am Two-By-Two—Parish Library
1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry—Parish Library
6:00 pm Adult Confirmation Meeting—Church Conf Rm
6:30 pm Shepherds of Christ—Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
6:45 pm RCIA—Community Rooms A&B
7:00 pm 7-Steps—Parish Library
7:00 pm Eucharistic Faith Committee—Church
Wednesday, March 18
9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—Blessed
Sacrament Chapel
9:00 am WINGS—Life Center Conference Room/Café
6:00 pm Candle Ministry—Life Center Craft Room
7:00 pm Parish Penance Service—Church
Thursday, March 19
9:00 am WINGS II—Community Room A
6:30 pm Knights of Columbus Members—Com Rm A&B
7:00 pm Divorced and Separated—Parish Library
7:00 pm Booster Club—Activity Conference Room
Friday, March 20
6:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast—Comm Room A
3:00 pm Server Training—Church
5:00 pm Scout Fish Fry—Parish Hall
7:00 pm ADOPT—Life Center
Saturday, March 21
8:45 am RCIA Retreat—Spiritual Center
9:00 am RCIC Retreat—Life Center
Sunday, March 22
12:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—Blessed
Sacrament Chapel
Cathedral Books & Gifts Annual Spring Sale!
Monday, March 23 thru Saturday, March 28
All regular priced items will be 20% off!
Great time to pick up First Communion,
Confirmation, Easter & RCIA gifts!
Cathedral Books & Gifts—399-1442
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YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR
Sunday, March 15
Life Night: Dangers of Med Abuse
6:00 pm Mass until 9:00 pm @ LC
Tuesday, March 17
Lenten Mass & Breakfast—6:30 am Mass@SC/food@LC
Retreat Prelude - 7:00—9:00 pm @ LC
Wednesday, March 18
NO Mini Hour - Parish Penance Service
Thursday, March 19
Retreat Prelude - 7:00—9:00 pm @ LC
Sunday, March 22
Life Night: XLT
(after 6:00 pm Mass)
LENTEN MASS & BREAKFAST
Every Lent, we joyfully rely less on sleep and more on Christ as
we go to the 6:30 am Mass every Tuesday during Lent. If
there’s a 2-hour delay, we’ll go to the 8:00 am Mass. We then
head over to the Life Center to eat some delicious breakfast to
help us get through the day. Bring your parents too if you need
a ride!! And if anyone would be able to help us out by making
a hot dish like a casserole or biscuits & gravy or any other
dish, please talk to Sarah - we’d be ever so grateful! Thanks!!
LIFE NIGHT
Who are you and who do you want to be like at the heart of
any discussion about drug or alcohol use/abuse. Join us to
learn more about the dangers of an ever-increasing trend of
abusing prescription medications - it just might safe a life.
INTO THE DEEP
Our Spring Retreat, Into the Deep, is now full. Please continue
to turn in forms so that you can be placed on the waiting list.
Last retreat spots did open up, but not until very close to the
retreat. Also, if you have a spot and become unable to attend,
please notify Sarah as soon as possible so that the next
person on the waiting list can be notified. Thanks!
INTO THE DEEP PRELUDE
Prelude is where we make all the Palancas and decorations
for the retreat. We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from
7-9 @ the Life Center, so just stop by anytime you have a free
moment. We’d love to say hi.
MINI HOUR
There will not be Ministry Hour this Wednesday so that
everyone is able to attend the Parish Penance Service. The
following Wednesday, we will be joining the Parish to watch a
movie in the Life Center to further our Lenten devotions.
LIFE TEEN ON THE WEB
To stay current on what’s going on with Life Teen, especially
when it gets to inclement weather, we will post notices on our
FB page, our Twitter account, and our webpage:
www.saintv.org/lifeteen. So be sure to Like, Follow, or check
us out.
CORE TEAM
Have you felt God calling you to serve Him, but aren’t sure
how? Maybe He is calling you to serve His teens. This is an
amazing ministry and I encourage you to pray about joining the
Core team. If you are interested, or if you have someone else
to suggest, please talk to Sarah (435-0453) or any of the Core
for more information.
I N I S T R Y
NEXT EDGE NIGHT:
MYSTERIOUS PATHS
Religious Life often seems like a mystery, but it doesn't
have to be! Join us Monday, March 16 from
7:00-8:45 pm in the Life Center for a night full of
meeting some amazing friars and sisters, and learning
more what the religious life and priesthood is all
about! Maybe God is calling you!!
Coming up in Edge
March 16:
Mysterious Paths
March 20-21: Boys’ Retreat: You Never Let Go
April 13:
Easter Joy!
April 27:
Got a Question?
For information about our EDGE Program,
please contact Lindsay Klinker
[email protected].
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Join us on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 pm for
“Architecture: Divine Poetry,” with Architect William
Heyer. With over fifteen years of experience building
traditional and classical architecture, Heyer has worked
in America and abroad, including here within our own
Diocese. Theology on Tap is for young adults in their 20s
and 30s, single or married, and is held at Soups Salad
and Spirits, 1915 S. Calhoun St.
Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/TOT-fw for information.
SCHOOL & YOUTH NEWS
Religious Ed News
FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT REGISTRATION FORMS
Registration forms for the First Communion Retreat on
Saturday, April 11 were due March 2. If you have not yet
turned in your child’s form please do so as soon as
possible. Many parent volunteers are needed. Phone calls
will be made soon regarding ways in which you can help.
CONFIRMATION SERVICE HOURS
Service hours are due this week. Please make sure your
child is finishing up so that they can be turned in on time!
SPONSOR INFORMATION
Important information was mailed to your child’s sponsor in
January. All sponsor forms were due on March 4. If your
child’s sponsor has not yet turned in the form signed by the
sponsor and their parish priest, please ask them to do so as
soon as possible. Confirmation is immediately after spring
break, so we do not have much time to process the
necessary information.
Important Sacrament Dates:
CONFIRMATION:
Practice (Sponsor & Student)
Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 pm—Church
Sacrament of Confirmation
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 pm—Church
FIRST COMMUNION:
Retreat – Saturday, April 11, 7:45 am—noon – School
First Communion - April 26, 12:45 Mass and
May 3, 12:45 Mass
(or at any Mass on the weekend of
May 2/3 by written request to Debbie
Blackburn)
RE CALENDAR
Preschool
March 15
March 22
Sunday
March 15
March 22
Wednesday
March 18
March 25
Preschool
Preschool
RE—Grades 1—3 Stations of the Cross
RE
NO RELIGIOUS ED—Students attend the
parish Reconciliation Service with parents
RE
Religious Ed students reflect on the Way of the Cross as
their
invitation to
step up
close to
Jesus and
follow Him
during this
season of
Lent.
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YOU CAN LEND A HAND—A SUCCESS!
Students and staff celebrate another
successful Burger King fundraiser this year.
We thank Quality Dining and our own
Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick for the opportunity to
raise money for special projects in our school.
We are also grateful to parents and parishioners who
bought the coupon books for Burger King and Chilis.
Four parents were instrumental in organizing coupon
book sales that began during Catholic Schools week.
Mrs. Cindy Dimberio, Mrs. Catherine Murphy,
Mrs. Hieu Nguyen and Mrs. Sherry Puglise kept count of
books sold and gathered the money. We owe them a
special word of thanks for their hard work.
One of the special events that takes place during the
Burger King fundraiser is a “You Can Lend a Hand”
Komets Hocky game where one of our eighth graders
from our school, Mackenzie Wilhelm, was chosen to join
10 other middle school students from the Fort Wayne
area in singing the National Anthem at the beginning of
the game. Another eighth grader, Mary Simcox, lent her
vocal abilities to the radio announcements played on
local stations.
Final tallies are not complete, but if we met the goal of
$10,000, it means Principal Sandra Guffey and Assistant
Principal Elizabeth
Kleber will be
standing on the
school roof this
spring tossing candy
to the students. Let’s
hope it’s a warm and
sunny day.
REGISTRATION FOR ST. VINCENT SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS
Registration is open for spring sports on the
St. Vincent School website. This includes boys and girls
soccer, girls softball, boys and girls track and golf. Please
go to the website and register early to avoid a late fee.
Also, coaches are still needed for some teams. Please
contact Terry Coonan (437-9390) with any questions.
FAMILY SERVICE DAY—MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
On Saturday, May 2, volunteers from our St. Vincent
community will participate in Family Service Day. These
teams will go to home sites to help with various projects leaf raking, window washing, garden prep, flower planting,
etc. If you or someone you know could use some help
around the house, please contact Molly Schreck at
484-5303 or [email protected]. If you would like to
volunteer to help with a project, please contact
Jenny Schuhmacher at 402-1155 or
[email protected]. Please see the school's website
for more information and to download registration forms.
What a wonderful way to be the hands and feet of Christ to
others in our community. Thank you!
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M I N I S T R Y
YOU DID IT FOR ME
Life in Niger is ruled by the seasons
--and the hungry season means food
supplies run out and prices rise. Now
Bonbatu, a Catholic Relief Services
project, hires farmers like Habibou Alassane to dig
reservoirs: generating income and water.
Bonbatu means “I become stronger.” Habibou’s family
is stronger. And the community's fields are ready for the
planting season.
PASTORAL TEXTS THROUGH LENT
Would you like to receive a daily text message during
this Lenten season? Fr. David Mary, Msgr. Galic,
Fr. Budzinski, Fr. Gurtner and the honorable
Bishop Kevin Rhoades have provided text messages to
support your spiritual journey.
Text "GO CATHOLIC" to 20300 to receive your daily
message throughout Lent. Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus 4th degree Anthony Wayne Assembly.
(Message and data rates may apply, if you do not have text
messaging.)
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL BY ST. PATRICK
May the Strength of God guide us.
May the Power of God preserve us.
May the Wisdom of God instruct us.
May the Hand of God protect us.
May the Way of God direct us.
May the Shield of God defend us.
May the Angels of God guard us.
- Against the snares of the evil one.
May Christ be with us!
May Christ be before us!
May Christ be in us,
Christ be over all!
May Thy Grace, Lord,
Always be ours,
This day, O Lord, and forevermore. Amen.
FR. DAN’S LENTEN BLOG
Look for and click on the icon on our website,
saintv.org, to view Fr. Dan’s daily Lenten blog—
Lenten Healing & Conversion: Daily Gospel Meditations on a
Medical Odyssey Happily Completed.
Didn’t Join Team After Your Weekend?
If you attended a Christ Renews His Parish
weekend at St. Vincent’s
but did not join Team,
come to the next Evening of Discipleship or
contact the next Co-Spiritual Director:
Evening of Discipleship – Spiritual Center
Women: Sunday, March 22 at 6:30 pm
Mary Lynn Hamrick, [email protected],
414-9301
L I F E
THE THIRD OPTION
Find hope, help and healing for your marriage by attending the
Third Option – a skills-based group program that helps
participants build stronger, more fulfilling marriages. Each
14-session cycle covers a comprehensive set of tools that
couples can use to develop better levels of understanding,
conflict-resolution, and trust while also learning more effective
communication skills. Start any time in the cycle. Spouses
may attend together or alone, and childcare will be provided.
There is no fee to attend although donations will be accepted.
Sessions are held on select Mondays from 7-9 pm, at Bishop
Dwenger High School (enter at Door #1 – Main Office). Please
contact us at 260.338.OPT3 or [email protected] or
visit www.ThirdOptionFW.org for more information.
This ministry is an outreach of the parishes of Our Lady of
Good Hope, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Jude, and
St. Vincent de Paul. Parishioners interested in volunteering for
this ministry may also contact us for more information about
upcoming training sessions.
March 16:
March 23:
April 13:
April 27:
May 4:
May 18:
Handling Anger Constructively
Speaking the Truth in Love
Learning to Fight Fair
Breaking the Hurt Cycle
Practicing Forgiveness and Repair
Rebuilding Trust
BREAD OF LIFE—A DAY OF REFLECTION
Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 am—2:00 pm at Sacred Heart
Church, Warsaw (125 N. Harrison St.). Presenter is
Mary Pohlman, Pastoral Associate at St. Jude, Fort Wayne.
Register before March 24 by calling 574-267-5842. No cost—
freewill offering. Includes continental breakfast and box
lunch. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Must be
18 years or older to attend.
EYEGLASS COLLECTION
During Lent, donate your old eyeglasses, including
sunglasses, to the Lions Club (basket in the WEST church
entrance by the restrooms). They will be refurbished and
distributed free to those in need.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
In a time of loss, it is important to know that there is a
place where you can be with others who understand your
pain. This is a time when being with others who have
walked their own path of grief may be of comfort and
offer solace in a way that your family and friends cannot
give.
St. Vincent’s Bereavement Ministry is holding support
group sessions which will meet for seven weeks. We will
begin the group on Tuesday, April 7 and continue each
Tuesday until May 19. All meetings will be held from
6:30—8:30 pm in the Parish Library.
It is our hope to provide a comforting atmosphere in
which to share the grief and bereavement process and
to offer emotional support. Your loss need not be recent
for the sessions to be helpful.
If this is something you are looking for, contact
Carrie Boedeker (418-8054 or [email protected]).
O T H E R
HELP NEEDED
In-home childcare wanted for 6 and 3 year
old boys, MWF, days, starting in May. Please
call Kim at 348-1404
PIANO LESSONS/TUTORING OFFERED
Parishioner and stay-at-home wife/mother
is offering piano lessons and writing tutoring
in her home to students of all ages
(www.shannontalentstudio.com). Contact
Katie at [email protected] or
399-3845.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
There is still time to join the Pilgrimage to
Italy with Fr Tim Wrozek, which leaves from
the Fort Wayne Airport on October 5. Come
to the information meeting to be held at
Saint Joseph Church on the corner of
Brooklyn and Hale Avenues in Fort Wayne,
on Sunday, March 22, at 3:00 pm in the
Gathering Room of the church. There are a
few seats still open just for you. Call
Fr. Tim, at 432-4010 for more information,
or send an e-mail to:
[email protected] and he will send you
a brochure or give directions to the meeting.
LENTEN CHORAL VESPERS
Music of the Lenten season presented by
the Schola Cantorum of Concordia
Theological Seminary. Sunday, March 22 at
4:00 pm at Kramer Chapel (Concordia
Theological Seminary, 6600 N. Clinton St,
452-2224).
DRIVE-THRU ONLY FISH FRY
St. Patrick Church Arcola (12305 Arcola Rd,
Fort Wayne) will have a Drive-thru only fish fry
on Friday, March 27 from 4:30-7:00 pm.
Full Meal Dinner $8.00. Please come and
enjoy another St. Pat's Fish Fry.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Knights of Columbus Council 451
(601 Reed Rd) is sponsoring their monthly
Dinner for Charity on Wednesday, March 18
from 5:00—6:30 pm. The Spaghetti Dinner
will benefit Gibault.
REDEEMER RADIO IS HIRING
Redeemer Radio is looking for the right
people who can realize its mission by
connecting people and resources to the
needs of the organization. Find out more
about fundraising and sales opportunities by
going to RedeemerRadio.com. Redeemer
Radio is an equal opportunity employer.
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RECONCILIATION
PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE—NEW PROCEDURE
Having received very helpful input from parishioners
attending previous Reconciliation services, our parish
staff has formulated a proposal for facilitating the
flow of penitents at the liturgy this coming
Wednesday. Below is a map of where the various
Priests will be stationed. With the assistance of
ushers, you can sit in whichever section allows you to
go to the Priest of your choosing. You can also
remain seated in the pews while you wait rather than
standing the whole time (and thus be able prayerfully
to face the Blessed Sacrament on the Altar) until the
usher calls your row to move forward in the
confessional line---beginning from the back pews and
moving forward. Special provision will be made near
the Confessionals for the elderly and those with
disabilities. These improvements are a work in
progress, so thank you in advance for your patience
and cooperation with this new “love your neighbor”
plan!
Fr. Dan
MARCH 19—SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH,
SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
“How does Joseph exercise his role as protector?
Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing
presence and utter fidelity, even when he finds it hard to
understand. From the time of his betrothal to Mary until
the finding of the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple of
Jerusalem, he is there at every moment with loving
care. As the spouse of Mary, he is at her side in good
times and bad…
The vocation of being a “protector”, however, is not
just something involving us Christians alone; it also has a
prior dimension which is simply human, involving
everyone. It means protecting all creation, the beauty of
the created world, as the Book of Genesis tells us and as
St. Francis of Assisi showed us. It means respecting
each of God’s creatures and respecting the environment
in which we live. It means protecting people, showing
loving concern for each and every person, especially
children, the elderly, those in need, who are often the last
we think about. It means caring for one another in our
families: husbands and wives first protect one another,
and then, as parents, they care for their children, and
children themselves, in time, protect their parents. It
means building sincere friendships in which we protect
one another in trust, respect, and goodness. In the end,
everything has been entrusted to our protection, and all
of us are responsible for it. Be protectors of God’s gifts!”
Pope Francis, Saint Peter's Square. Tuesday, March 19, 2013
(from the homily he gave at his Inauguration Mass)
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Mar 21, 8 AM
Mar 21, 5 PM
Mar 22, 7:15 AM
Mar 22, 9 AM
Mar 22, 11 AM
Mar 22, 12:45 PM
Greeter
NOT FILLED
Penisten, John
Beard, Suzanne
Walsh, Laurel
Lauer, Bobbi
Lauer, Randy
Ehinger, Carl
Ehinger, Carol Ann
McComb, Francie
McComb, Ted
Usher
Brady, Matthew
Dimberio, David
O'Brien, Daniel
Todoran, Mike
Frantz, William
Grant, William
Niezer, Bernard
Roherty, Daniel
Freson, Paul
Leffers, Timothy
Siman, Joseph
Sorg, Jeffrey
Wilder, Scott
Garwood, Duane
Gerardot, Todd
Hodges, Kelvin
Hodges, Yvonne
Scheumann, David
Tomlinson, Deborah
Tomlinson, Robert
Zoretich, Michael
Zoretich, Sheila
Bailey, Addison
Didier, Joe
Mericle, Sammi
NOT FILLED
DeGroote, Spencer
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Hudson, Tyler
Hudson, Thomas
Sorg, Grant
Szymanski, Tommy
Hamrick, Catie
Holder, Nicholas
Noll, Braeden
Patterson, Anthony
Johnson, Ryan
Mooney, Michaela
Rohloff, Grace
Willwerth, Kendall
Lead Server
Siela, Luke
Herber, Jeremy
Falater, Nathanael
Hagar, Chris
Stroud, Colin
Lector
NOT FILLED
Springer, David (2)
Schuerman, Thomas (1)
Weigand, Joseph (2)
Falater, David (1)
Johnson, Christopher (2)
Armstrong, Christine (1)
Noll, Kevin (2)
Stange, Larry (1)
Masri, Kathleen (2)
Extraordinary
Minister of Holy
Communion
Becker, Judy
Berkshire, Mary
Black, Edison
Goodwin, John
Kawka, Chuck
Kiraly, Sandra
Lybrook, Stephen
McAlister, Scott
Springer, Peggy
Tauzin, Andrew
Voors, Nancy
Welch, Vicki
Welch, Craig
Winling, William
Andrews, Deb-Captain
Lawrence, Joan-Captain
Becker, John
Garcia, Joseph
James, MaryAnn
Jones, Thomas
Kleber, Pam
Kleber, Thomas
Lyons, Sean
Lyons, Denise
Marx, Richard
Marx, Pamela
Schuerman, Dorothy-Captain
Clark, Todd
Clark, Jodi
Ehlerding, Mary Kay
Goffer, Kathleen
Kearney, Katie
Patterson, Jean
Schmidt, Geri
Szymanski, Tom
Szymanski, Monica
Vickery, Nancy
Waldschmidt, Edward
Williams, Lester
Wolf, Suzanne
Wood, Lisa
Thill, Julia - Captain
Armstrong, Mark
Blackburn, Brien
Blackburn, Deborah
Byrne, Leslie
Dusseau, June
Hake, Timothy
Hamrick, Mary
Hamrick, Scott
Jones, Sheri
Kruse, Sandie
Lake, Amber
Noll, Rhonda
Sandor, Jane
Stanley, Kellie
Christensen, John-Captain
Achor, Dana
Bezdon, Dianne
Brown, Joseph
Brunner, Burt
Gensheimer, Robert
Hooten, Janice
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Swaim, Teresa - Captain
Baird, Esther
Schanbacher, Lisa
Schafer, Jeffrey
Lane, Sarah
Lallow, David E
Server
Sacristan
Anderson, Leah
NOT FILLED
Winger, Lauren
Wright, Olivia
Schafer, Mary
Friday, Mar 27, 6:30 PM—(Mass/Stations of the Cross)
Servers
NOT FILLED / NOT FILLED / NOT FILLED / NOT FILLED
Lector
Newton, Andrew (1)
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PARISH STAFF
Pastor ............................................................ Fr. Daniel Scheidt
Parochial Vicar ......................................... Fr. Andrew Budzinski
Parochial Vicar ........................................ Fr. Polycarp Fernando
Deacon ............................................. Deacon James Fitzpatrick
Pastoral Associate ..................................... Dorothy Schuerman
Pastoral Associate ...................................................... Julia Thill
Business Administrator .................................... Tom Schuerman
School Principal .................................................. Sandra Guffey
School Assistant Principal ................................ Elizabeth Kleber
Dir. of Religious Education ............................. Debbie Blackburn
Director of Music .................................................. Tony Andorfer
Facilities Manager ............................................... Bruce Cadwell
Youth Director ............................................................. Sarah Hill
Youth Director .................................................... Lindsay Klinker
Parish Secretary ................................................ Mary Berkshire
Parish Secretary ................................................. Marie Andorfer
Parish Secretary .................................................... Geri Schmidt
Parish Nurse/Homebound Ministry ....................... Deb Andrews
Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson ...................... Dan Rohloff
Rectory Housekeeper …………………………...... Corrine Boyer
TELEPHONES
Church Office…Hours: 8:30—4:30 pm M - F ......... (260) 489-3537
Church Fax .......................................................................... 497-9405
E-Mail .................................................................... [email protected]
Religious Education Office .................................................... ext. 204
Youth Ministry Office ............................................................. ext. 228
Director of Music ................................................................... ext. 210
Wedding Coordinator Rhonda Noll .................................... 341-1249
Development Director Linda McCarthy ................................ ext. 247
Scout Lodge ........................................................................ 489-1763
Prayer Line Laurie ............................................................... 755-0816
Mary ................................................................. 483-4369
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Items should be e-mailed to [email protected] by Monday at 9:00 am.
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend: Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 7:15, 9:00, 11:00 am,
12:45 pm and 6:00 pm Life Teen Mass
Weekday: Monday—Thursday: 6:30 am and 8:00 am;
Friday: 8:00 am and 5:30 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am
Holy Day: WILL BE ANNOUNCED
Holiday: 9:00 am
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation—Wed. 4:30 pm (priests must finish by 5:30 pm).
Sat. 8:45 - 9:45 am or anytime by appointment.
Baptism—Sunday following the last Mass; also baptisms may be
scheduled during Sunday Mass. Baptismal Catechesis is required
prior to baptism.
Matrimony—Arrangements must be made at least six months in
advance.
Sick and Communion Calls—Please keep us informed of the
sick and homebound, particularly when there is serious illness.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL PARISH SCHOOL (1720 E. WALLEN ROAD)
A Catholic education for children (grades K-8)
Office Hours ........................................................... 7:15 am-3:15 pm
School Office, Mary Tess Roof.................. (260) 489-3537 ext. 213
School Attendance Line, Ellen Ryan ..................................... ext. 214
School Kitchen ....................................................................... ext. 220
School Secretary, Kathy Palmer ............................................ ext. 212
NEW PARISHIONERS
Registration for new members is held on the second Sunday of the
month following the 9:00 am Mass.
CATECHUMENATE—
We welcome persons interested in embracing the Catholic faith.
Please call the church office.