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WELCOME TO
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Jasper, Indiana
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We l c o m e t o S a i n t J o s e p h C a t h o l i c C h u r c h
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor
ADVERTISERS OF THE WEEK
Reverend Raymond Brenner
Thank You
for your support.
Ray@SaintJosephJasper.org
Associate Pastor
Reverend William Traylor
Bill@SaintJosephJasper.org
Hispanic Ministry
Reverend Gene Heerdink
Phone ........................... 634-9405
Gene@SaintJosephJasper.org
Deacon
Reverend Mr. Levi Schnellenberger
Levi@SaintJosephJasper.org
Minister to Sick & Elderly
Sister Mary Jane Kiesel, O.S.B.
MaryJane@SaintJosephJasper.org
Parish Catechetical Leaders
Pam Freyberger, DRE, PCL
Pam@SaintJosephJasper.org
Mike Hagerdon, CRE, PCL
Mike@SaintJosephJasper.org
St. John Bosco Youth Ministry
Carley Knapp ................. 481-2442
Carley@SaintJosephJasper.org
Parish Manager
Jane Gehlhausen
Jane@SaintJosephJasper.org
COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVES
Dave Kramer .......... Parish Council
Bob Herzog .................... Education
Karla Eckstein ..... Social Concerns
Fr. William Traylor ............... Liturgy
Dan Fritch .......................... Finance
Carley Knapp ........................ Youth
PARISH CENTER
BUSINESS HOURS
Mon - Thurs: 8:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
HOPE FOR HAITI
Donation envelopes and medicine
bottles are still available. Know
100% of your donation goes to
help the families of our sister
parish, Saint Joseph Lacroix.
Make checks payable to
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Write “Haiti” in memo section
Merci—Thank you
PRAYER LINE
Daytime call :
Mildred & Jim
Gramelspacher;
812-482-1911
Or late afternoon
Eileen Hall
812-482-5829
CONTACT US
1029 Kundek Street ● Jasper, Indiana 47546
Phone: 812-482-1805 ● Fax: 812-482-1814
Website: www.SaintJosephJasper.org
Facebook: St Joe Jasper
Twitter: stjoejasper
Email: editor@SaintJosephJasper.org
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The people of Saint Joseph Parish are called to be a faith-filled family who
forgive freely, act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Mark Your
Calendar
APRIL
● 4 Easter Vigil Mass
RCIA - Reception follows
●5 EASTER SUNDAY
●6 Dr. Ray Guarendi - Catholic Radio
WTJW - 93.1 FM (Coming Soon)
● 8 1st Communion—Mini Retreat
Parents & 2nd Grade Students
●12 Easter Egg Hunt
●15 ALPHA Premier Dinner
●18 & 19 - 1st Communion
●20 “Transforming the Ordinary
into Extraordinary“
Tracy Wellliver, Speaker
MAY
●2 Fr. Traylor’s Birthday
●9 Faithful Watchman Awards
and Graduates Dinner
JUNE
●6 Saint Joseph 5K Walk/Run
●7 Saint Joseph Parish Picnic
●9-12 Vacation Bible School
●29, 30 & 7/1 Rock Your Faith
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THIS WEEK
IN OUR PARISH
Monday, March 30, 2015
3:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting
7:00pm Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
12:00pm Cursillo Prayer Group
12:00pm Prayer Group - Larron Luegers
6:30pm Boy Scout Troop 182 Meeting
7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:30pm AA Support Group, Where: Annex (5th
St. & St. John)
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
8:30am Legion of Mary Meeting
9:00am JPG Homeschool Coop Classes
7:00pm Religious Education Last Class,
Closing Event
Holy Thursday, April 2, 2015
3:30pm Youth Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:15pm Stephen Ministry Meeting
Good Friday, April 3, 2015
Businss offices are closed
7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Holy Saturday, April 4, 2015
7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
10:00pm Catechumens Reception
New Members of the Church
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015
8:00am Adult Choir Rehearsal
10:00am Youth Choir Rehearsal
VIA CRUSES
(Passion of Christ)
A play performed by our Hispanic Ministry
On Good Friday 4:30-5:30 PM, costumes and all.
It will begin in Kundek Hall at 4:30 p.m.,
then continue with an outdoor Way of the Cross
focusing on Jesus falling three times.
Please join us for devotion of the Way of the Cross
with our Hispanic brothers and sisters.
The whole family is welcome.
It will be in Spanish
OUR TITHES
2015 CATHOLIC PARISHES
CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Assessment
$ 285,743.00
Pledges Received $ 115,778.00
to Date (March 15)
Amount Needed
$ 169,965.00
Direct Deposits…………………………… ......................................... $ 610.00
Collections ……………………...……………………………………………..……$15,011.86
Amount needed for budget …………………………………………………. $ 19,156.98
Difference for Sunday……………………………… ............................ ..$ (3,535.12)
Difference Year-to-Date……………………………… ........................... $68,668.36
Rice Bowl (week 5)………………………………………………………………..$
Haiti............................................................................................ .$
709.26
709.26
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
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YOUTH RETREAT!
ADULT RETREAT!
April 10, 11 & 12
April 11, 2015
For complete information
go to:
For complete information
go to:
www.sourcesummitevansville.org
call 812-490-0289 or
email sourcesummit@evdio.org.
www.sourcesummitevansville.org
call 812- 490-0289 or
email sourcesummit@evdio.org
Wedding
Banns.
Bann I.
Claudia Vicencio &
Nicholas Hernandez
Why am I Here? ● WHO IS JESUS? ● Does God Heal Today? ● HOW CAN WE HAVE FAITH? ● Why did Jesus Die?
WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY? ● How Can I Resist Evil? ● HOW CAN I MAKE THE MOST OF THE REST OF MY LIFE?
Premier Dinner:
Wednesday ● April 15
Email:
Alpha@SaintJosephJasper.org
LITURGICAL MINISTERS ● APRIL 4 & 5
Date/
Time
Eucharistic
Ministers
Servers
Saturday
8:00 pm
Priest 2, Corban Bell, Pam Howard, Sr. Mary
Jeff Mehling
Jane, Victoria Wahl, Steven Whalen, Donna Michael Hayden
Neukam, Catherine Bell, Patty Mills, Michael
Robert Wahl
Mills
Sunday
7:30 am
Rosemary Heim, Jane Gehlhausen, Kimberly
Berg, Sue Seal, Joe Seal, Christina Schuetter, Karen Schulte, Vicki Welp, Dave & Jan
Kramer, Marilyn Jahn
9:00 am
11:00 am
Jane & Tom Betz, Rita Rasche, Carol Sanders, Sharon K. Sermersheim, Lillian Sickbert, Brett M. Werner, Bob & Carla Moynahan, Bernita Berger, Doug Faulkner
Terrie Keusch, Lou Burgan, Stephanie Reinsch, Daniel Schmitt, Mary Beckman, Jo
Rean & John Hoffman, Taylor Johnson,
Michelle Johnson, Patty Brosmer, Jim
Dittmer
Senior
Servers
Lectors
Cantors/
Choirs
Offertory Gift
Bearers
Noah Whalen
John Chappell
Clifton Howard
Jane Chappell
A. Schitter
Tom Vollmer
Family of:
Geneva
Lannon
Patrick
Gehlhausen
Mason Berg
Chase Wagner
Christine Rue
Brenda Barth
Alan Hopf
Eli Hopf
Lauren
Verkamp
Amaya Knies
Family of:
Francis
Rasche
Adam Betz
Alec Reinsch
Bernie
Messmer
Nancy Teder
Family of:
Amanda Rees
Jane and Ken
Krempp
Jenna
Steltenpohl
Family of:
Leroy, Mildred &
Rich Wehr &
Diane Beckman
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
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Monday: March 30, 2015
Monday of Holy Week
8:00 am………Gervase “Jerp” Becher
6:30 pm……..George & Leona Marks
Tuesday: March 31, 2015
Tuesday of Holy Week
MASS OF APPRECIATION
Precious Blood School would like
to thank all of those who have
made our school possible over the
past 58 years! The 4pm Mass on
Saturday, May 16 will be a special
Mass to honor Precious Blood
School and celebrate our history.
Following Mass, there will be a
dinner in the gym and short
presentation.
To RSVP for this event, please
send an email with your name and
number of guests attending to
mbrandle@evdio or call the
school office (812) 482-4461.
There is no charge for attending
the celebration, but we appreciate
knowing how many to expect.
8:00 am. Daughters of Isabella Shut-Ins
6:30 pm…………… No Evening Mass
OFFERED AT SAINT JOSEPH
Wednesday before 8:00 a.m. Mass
Thursday following 6:30 p.m. Mass
Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
and by appointment
Wednesday: April 1, 2015
Wednesday of Holy Week
8:00 am…..Leo & Rose Vonderheide
Family, Living & Deceased
12:05pm………………………Peg Knies
Thursday: April 2, 2015
Holy Thursday
8:00 am….…………No Morning Mass
6:30 pm….…………...Larry Mehringer
Friday: April 3, 2015
Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)/fast & abstinence
SATURDAY MASS
TIME CHANGE
No Morning Mass
SEE BELOW
Saturday: April 4, 2015
The Saturday FOLLOWING Easter
Sunday, Mass reverts to 5:30 pm
Holy Saturday
8:00am……..……….No Morning Mass
8:00 pm……...…………Geneva Lannon
Sunday: April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection of the Lord
MASTER KEY FOUND
A master key was found in the purple collection bag.
Claim at Parish Center.
6:00 am………...People of the Parish
7:30 am……..Francis Rasche Family,
Living & Deceased
9:00 a.m………………..Amanda Rees
11:00 a.m…..Mildred, Leroy & Rich
Wehr & Diane Wehr Beckman
4:00 p.m……………....Spanish Mass
The Sacred Triduum
Holy Thursday - Easter Sunday
Holy Thursday • April 2, 2015
6:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday • April 3, 3015
a day of Fast and Abstinence
12:00 - Noon • Way of the Cross
3:00 p.m. • Service of the Lord’s Passion
4:30 p.m. • Via Cruses • Pasión de Cristo en Español
Passion of Christ in Spanish
7:00 p.m. • Burial Service
Holy Saturday • April 4, 2015
No 4:00 p.m. Mass
8:00 p.m. • Easter Vigil
Reception following for new members
Easter Sunday ● April 5, 2015
6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. En Español
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
In trying to understand the true
power of stewardship, we need not
look any further than the cross. It
serves as a tremendous example of
giving everything away freely for
God and the people of God. Jesus
answered the call, regardless of the
cost, and the cost was life itself.
with family and friends for the sake
of the vulnerable. These people answered that call and responded with
courage and commitment.
But even though our sacrifice might
not be as great, it does not diminish
the power in the response. Perhaps
through our small everyday actions,
someone will be touched by God
and then transformed. It is not the
size of the sacrifice that counts, but
the complete willingness to give
that sacrifice. Jesus' sacrifice is suffi- Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
cient for the salvation of all humani- © Liturgical Publications Inc
ty. Now, we are called to translate
Tracy Welliver will speak here
that reality into our own somewhat
Monday, April 20, 7:15 p.m.
simple lives.
Most of us will never have to sacrifice our lives in response to God's
call. But there are Christians all
across the globe that do every day.
Missionaries have died due to violence or disease. Activists stood up
for the basic rights of others and
have lost their own right to live.
Men and women who swore to
keep the peace or rescue others
On those days when being a good
from disaster have traded a lifetime
steward seems too difficult, look to
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, 5:30
PM CDT, at Saint Benedict Cathedral. At this Mass the holy oils
used throughout the year are
blessed and consecrated, and the
priests of the diocese make a public renewal of their priestly promises to Christ and the Church.
All are invited to attend, show
your support and pray for the service of our priests, and pray together as a diocese in those holy
days leading up to Easter.
the cross and find strength in a God
who knows how hard this earthly
life can be at times. Look to fellow
stewards who are carrying their
crosses and find empathy and companionship. Reflect on the lives of
saints and those who gave their
lives because of their love of God.
Then go forth into a world that so
badly needs Jesus and give thanks
for knowing how hard the day otherwise would be without him.
On Good Friday, April 3, 2015 the
Catholic movement Communion
and Liberation will sponsor a Way
of the Cross beginning at the Four
Freedoms Monument in Downtown
Evansville and concluding at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church. We will
begin at 3:15 pm (Central) and will
reflect on the path that Christ followed for our redemption. The
event should finish before 5:00 pm
(central). Please join us for this
public opportunity for prayer. If
you have questions,
please contact
Fr. Alex Zenthoefer
at azenthoefer@evdio.org.
Transforming the Ordinary
into the Extraordinary
SON of
GOD
Paraclete
CEO Ministries will be
providing 3
free viewings of the movie “Son of God”.
Good Friday, April 3rd
Cabby O’Neill Gymnasium
Show times will be at
Noon, 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
The 2014 movie is a journey
through the life, crucifixion and
ultimate resurrection of Jesus
Christ.
This is a FREE movie event and
open to the public. Paraclete
CEO Ministries is an Outreach
Ministry based out of St. Mary’s
Huntingburg.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
BOSCO YOUTH
MINISTRY
BOSCO PORK AND FISH DINNERS
St. John Bosco Youth Ministry will be
having it's annual fish fry on Friday,
April 17th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. We
are adding a BBQ pork option this
year so come enjoy either fish or pork
with the traditional German Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Bread. Food service will be drive-thru only. The cost
of each meal is $8.
Wednesdays the Bosco House is
open after school until 5pm for dropping in (high school). Join us
Wednesday nights for Bible Storying at the Bosco House after Rel. Ed.
from 8:30-9:30pm (high school)
You can still register for Source &
Summit! This is a retreat for all aged
13-24 , April 10-12 at Mater Dei High
School. Registration materials can be
picked up at the parish or from Carley. There is also an adult version of
the retreat, so all are welcome. Turn
in your registration ASAP so that we
have a count for transportation and
overnight arrangements.
An Apologetics Class is being offered
starting this week for high school students. The Bradfords will be leading
this class at the Bosco House on
Wednesdays in April from 6:307:30pm. Want to be able to articulate your Catholic faith better? Come
check it out.
Spots for Work Camp, One Bread
One Cup, and NCYC are still open.
Reserving your spot for any of these
trips requires a $100 deposit made
out to St. John Bosco.
For more information
on trips or events, contact
Carley Knapp. 812-481-2442
cknapp@evdio.org
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SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
an account of the passion of Jesus
Christ during the liturgy. Most
churches also share this reading in
common. Many Catholic parishes
use multiple lectors to proclaim the
Gospel, while it is not uncommon
for a similar reading or even a performance in many mainstream
Protestant churches.
It was during the fourth century in
Jerusalem that Christians first
starting using palm branches in
commemoration of Jesus' entrance
into Jerusalem. Today, we continue
to use palms in most churches on
this Sunday, Catholic and
Protestant alike. It is one of those
traditions of worship that, no
matter how far apart we may seem
at times, we continue to share due
to our common heritage.
But Palm Sunday is also known as
Passion Sunday, because we hear
The commonality found in the worship on this particular Sunday
seems to highlight the fundamental
truth in the observance: Jesus
Christ died for everyone. He did not
die on a cross for just Catholics, or
just Orthodox, or just Protestants.
Whether one acknowledges it or
not, he was crucified for all those
who are born of man. Today, we
rejoice not just for what he has
done for us but also for what he
has done for all of creation
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Sunday, April 12th -- A Divine
Mercy Service will be hosted by
Father Jack Durchholz of Saint.
Ferdinand Catholic Church at
3:00 p.m. EDT. In preparation,
please make a worthy confession during Lent and begin the
Divine Mercy Novena on Good
Friday, April 3rd. Although limited, the Sacrament of Confession will be offered before and
after the Service.
READINGS FOR THE
WEEK OF
MARCH 29, 2015
Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn
12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:611/Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39
Monday: Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:2133, 36-38
Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a,
8b-9/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Mt
26:14-25
Thursday: Evening Mass of
the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8,
11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15
Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Heb
4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42
Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or
1:1, 26-31a/Gn 22:1-18 or
22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ex
14:15--15:1/Is 54:5-14/Is 55:111/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ez
36:16-17a, 18-28/Rom 6:3-11/
Mk 16:1-7
Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 3743/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/
Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or Lk
24:13-35
THEME BASKETS
Saint Joseph Annual Picnic will be held
on June 7, 2015. We are again looking
for donations of Theme Baskets or money donations for The Theme Basket
Booth with a value of $25.00 or more.
This is a great idea for organizations,
businesses, or individuals to donate.
Some examples
may be Sports,
Picnic, Baby, Toddlers, Fishing,
Arts and Crafts,
Beach, and many
more. Due to the
Indiana Gaming
Commission baskets cannot contain any
alcohol. These baskets will be raffled off
during the picnic.
If you have any questions or would like
to donate please call Kathy Schneider at
812-482-2994.
BE BOLD! INVITE A FRIEND TO MASS ON EASTER.
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TRIDUUM MORNING PRAYER
CHRISM MASS
CRUCIFIXION
DONKEY
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GOOD FRIDAY
GOSPEL
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PALM SUNDAY
PASSION
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at the Cathedral – Add to your preparations for the celebration of Easter with the
morning prayer of the Church. Come to
Saint Benedict Cathedral Good Friday
morning and Holy Saturday morning
at 9:00 AM (CT) for the celebration of
Morning Prayer. Morning Prayer consists
of the singing of psalms and canticles, the
reading of Scripture, homily, and intercessions. This is a great opportunity for families, RCIA or religious education groups,
and anyone looking to give thanks to God
in prayer in those last days before Easter.
If you have questions, please contact Matt
Miller at the Catholic Center
(mmiller@evdio.org or 800-637-1731).
K i d ’ s Pa g e
SHARING THE GOSPEL
Your mom tells you, "Grandma
should be here any minute." You
watch out your window for her
little red car to come down your
street. After she parks her car, you
run out to meet her. You are so
happy she came to visit! The people
in today's Gospel were waiting for a
king to come. This king would ride
into Jerusalem, not in a little red
car, but on a donkey. When the
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people saw Jesus riding on the donkey, they knew he was the king that
they were waiting for. They ran out
to meet him and waved palm
branches in the air. They were so
happy he came.
MISSION FOR THE WEEK
Invite your Grandma over to visit or
call her and ask her to read John
12:12-16 to you.
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Youth Choir Rehearsal
ROCK YOUR FAITH
There WILL be rehearsal on Monday, March 30. This is a snow
make-up day for the Greater Jasper School Corporation. Therefore; there WILL be Youth Choir.
An adventure in faith, life and
service held at Saint Joseph for
Middle School students and High
School Mentors.
June 29/30 & July 1
FIRST COMMUNION
WEEKEND
Prayers for our Second Grade
Students and their families as
they celebrate this Sacrament on
April 18 & 19th.
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