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PASTOR'S NOTE:
Dear Parishioners, Most of us have probably seen signs at various events especially sporting events, which say John 316. This verse declares “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him might not perish, but might have eternal life.” This verse captures the meaning of the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which we celebrate tomorrow September 14th. To think of the cross as exalted or triumphant would have struck the people Jesus’ time as outrageous. Crucifixion was not only a physical torture, but also a shameful way to die. Our thinking of the Cross as exalted is based on our trust that through a shameful painful horrific sacrifice God the Son triumphs over sin and death. As we celebrate the Exaltation of the Cross, may we be grateful to God and seek to imitate his sacrificial love. Fr. Richard Weisenberger To view Bishop Doherty's 8/3/20 letter to the laity, please click on link below https://dol-in.org/covid-19-updates TO DONATE TO SACRED HEART CHURCH ONLINE, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW. https://faith.direct/enroll/choosegifts/IN172/37024 TO DONATE TO ST MARY DUNNINGTON PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW https://faith.direct/enroll/choosegifts/IN172/37023 FOR UPDATES AND PROTOCOLS FOR OUR DIOCESE REGARDING THE CORONA-VIRUS - PLEASE GO TO THE DIOCESE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION @ dol-in.org Catechism of the Catholic Church Do you have questions about God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, The Church, Sacraments, Eucharist, Prayer, the Commandments? Find your answers at: Family Catechism.com SAINT MARY’S CHURCH Dunnington, Indiana Fr. Peter Vanderkolk, Sr. Associate Fr. Richard Weisenberger, Pastor THURSDAY - St. Gregory the Great September 3, 2020 Parish Office – (765) 884-1818, sheart18@sacredheartsite.com Sacred Heart School: (765) 884-0710 www.sacredheartschoolfowler.org Adoration – Wednesday 9 AM-10PM in St. Barbara Chapel (Annex) & Friday 7 -8 AM in church. Would you pray for a priest? 🙏🏼 9/13 - Fr. P. Keith Hosey, 9/14 - Fr. Paul Hudson, 9/15 - Fr. David Huemmer, 9/16 - Fr. Kevin Hurley, 9/17 - Fr. Josh Janko, 9/18 - Fr. Mathew Kalu, 9/19 - Fr. Samuel Kalu Upcoming Events / Meetings: . Mass Parishioners 65 and older are encouraged not to attend. A few things you should know before attending Mass: 1. There will be no Word & Song books available to follow along with Mass. (You may bring your own missal) 2. Masks are optional. 3. No singing or music will be used. 4. Social distancing must be 6' apart. 5. Servers and volunteers are allowed. 6. No precious blood, communion will be offered after Mass. “Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as well as the Diocese Decree all Rosary Sodality Activities are canceled until further notice. This includes our annual Chicken Dinner. This decision came with much contemplation and prayer. Please share this announcement with family and friends. Thank you!” Guidelines for the Reception of Holy Communion- Please see the inside of the back cover of the Work & Song book to know the guidelines for the reception of Holy Communion. MASS INTENTIONS: 2020 **No more reserved Mass intentions for August 2020 going forward, due to the likely changes of the Mass schedule, due to Parish re-organization THURSDAY , 9/17 MASS 6:00 PM Offered For: Janet Gretencord By: Gary & Susan Gross Please Pray For: All Parishioners Last Week’s Contributions: Regular - $195.00 Loose - $ School – $.00 Building - $ Utilities - $ Assumption of Mary - $ Total - $195.00 Income & Expenses for August: Deposits & Credits - $3,104.14 Checks & Payments - $3,925.06 Checkbook balance as of August 31, 2020 - $54,438.03 Safe Environment Resources / Victim Assistance Ministry contact: Doris May, 765-464-4988 |
NEW MASS SCHEDULES FOR OUR PASTORATE
Below is the new schedule for the pastorate of Southwest Newton and Benton Counties which will go into effect on August 20. I understand that this change is painful and will cause grief. I regret that. It is the best decision I can make at this time. I am under no illusion that it is perfect and may need revision. I am certainly open to that happening after we try this. Until St. Joseph church building is usable there will be 2 Masses at Earl Park. Mass and Confession Schedule for Southwest Newton and Benton Counties **All times listed as Eastern Standard Time** Sunday Mass Saturday-Vigil 5:00 pm Earl Park Sunday 9:30 am Fowler Sunday 11:30 am Earl Park Saturday-Vigil 5:30 pm Otterbein Sunday 8:00 am Oxford Sunday 10:30 am Oxford Weekdays Monday 8:15 am Fowler Tuesday 8:15 am Fowler Wednesday 8:15 am Fowler Thursday 6:00 pm Dunnington Friday 8:15 am Fowler Monday 8:00 am Earl Park [Kentland] Tuesday 8:00 am Earl Park [Kentland] Wednesday 8:00 am Earl Park [Kentland] Thursday 8:00 am Earl Park [Kentland] Friday 6:00 pm Earl Park Tuesday 6:00 pm Oxford Wednesday 8:00 am Otterbein Thursday 6:00 pm Oxford Friday 8:00 am Otterbein Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm Earl Park Saturday 4:30-5:15 pm Otterbein Fr. Richard Weisenberger Pastor: Fr Richard Wesenberger Rectory: 409 E. Allen St. Kentland, IN 47951 219-474-5514 Senior Associate: Fr. Peter Vanderkolk Rectory: 107 E. Main St., Fowler, IN 47944 765-884-1818 Sunday Mass Schedule: SACRED HEART Sunday 9:30 AM Mass Intentions : 🙏🏼 Sacred Heart Monday 9/14: Bill Silver Tuesday 9/15: Beverly (Cooley) Sanchez Wednesday 9/16: Kathy Berry Thursday 9/17: - Janet Gretencord Friday 9/18: Jeff Glotzbach Saturday 9/19: NO MASS HERE Sunday 9/20: Elizabeth Happ Click link below to find a Mass near you Catholic Church Near Me Mass Times Rosary: Twenty-five minutes prior to each Mass 📿 Sacrament of Penance: Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45pm Earl Park Saturdays 4:30 - 5:15pm Otterbein Adoration: Wednesdays 9 AM - 10 PM (Annex Chapel) Fridays 7 - 8 AM (Church) For Religious programming and Mass, please visit EWTN online or on TV, Formed.org, and https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/ STEWARDSHIP: Call at-risk parishioners, or start a virtual prayer group. Good stewardship is about your time and skills, as well as your financial resources. You are a critical part of our parish community and we truly need you, especially now. God Bless St. Rose of Lima Rose of Lima was a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic in Lima, Peru, who became known for both her life of severe asceticism and her care of the needy of the city through her own private efforts. A lay member of the Dominican Order, she was declared a saint by the Catholic Church, being the first person born in the Americas to be canonized as such.
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 9/6 Regular - $2,205.00 Loose - $34.00 Votives - $32.00 School - $1,010.00 Tuition Asst - $ Building - $80.00 Catholic Moment - $ Total - $3,361.00 THANK YOU!!! HOLY LAND COLLECTION Please note that because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Good Friday collection to aid and support Christians in the Holy Land has been moved to Sunday, September 13, 2020. As we approach that date, I believe we will get more information about the collection. |
Confirmation Class for 11th graders will begin on Wednesday Sept. 9th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Meeting in Room 10 in Sacred Heart School.
Also, any high school youth are welcome to attend. For Earl Park and Kentland: CCD classes will be held at home for the near future. If you would like to register your child for religious Education, please contact Lori Francis at 765-404-7322 or rfrancis5@sbcglobal.net LIFE TEEN SCRIP CARDS: DID YOU KNOW? These cards help contribute to Life Teen! Each card you purchase gives them a percentage at no extra cost to you! The card types are almost unlimited, from Restaurants,🍕 Supermarkets,🛒 Apple iTunes,🎧 Hardware stores,🛠 Major Theme Parks,🎢 Hotels,🛌 and yes even ✈ Airline Tickets and Cruises!🚢 A percentage of these purchases can really add up in the long run. Please consider visiting the Scrip book in the back of church after Mass. It includes a list of endless card possibilities! MASS AS OF JUNE 14: Weekday Mass resumes A few things you should know before attending Mass: First, please know the dispensation from the obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation offered on March 17 remains in effect until November 1st. In particular, those who are experiencing any sickness, those who's health is in some way compromised, those who are fearful of the possible infection of COVID-19, and those over the age of 65 should consider staying home. 1. There will be no Word & Song books available to follow along with Mass. (You may bring your own missal) 2. Masks are optional 😷 EXCEPT DURING THE MASS FOR THE VULNERABLE 3. No singing or music will be used. 4. Social distancing must be 6' apart. 5.Servers and Volunteers are allowed 6. Holy Communion will be offered after Mass. LIFE TEEN: If your family would like to continue using some sort of faith building on Sunday evenings, we welcome you to still tune into ProjectYM Live or try out the Life Teen Global Life Nights. The Life Teen option airs live at 5:00 pm EST, but you may be able to watch the replay on YouTube. See the links provided to access the broadcasts. The Core Team will be stepping back our communications on Sunday evenings unless the teens request it. Lastly, continue to encourage your teens to send and respond to their Pen Pals. From our "Roses and Thorns" sharing over Zoom, it is evident that this communication brightens up the recipient's day (no matter who it is)! It's also encouraging to see how many people are receiving mail as we keep going into this quarantine. If your teen needs more stamps and/or envelopes to continue their correspondence, please let us know and we can arrange a drop off. We pray for your healthy and safety! Benton County Life Teen Prayers in time of COVID-19 - As good stewards of God’s grace during this Lenten season, let us be united in prayer and hope during these stressful times. We pray for all those who have been affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus), for their healing and comfort, and for strength and peace for their families. We pray for those who have passed away because of the virus and those who mourn for them. We pray for health care workers, first responders, all who are and will offer compassionate service and healing in the days and weeks to come. We pray for those who are working to contain the spread of the virus. We pray for our local and national health care and government officials as we continue to rely on their prudence and good judgement. We pray for those who face economic adversity due to the virus, especially those who may lose much-needed pay or even lose a job. And, we pray for those who suffer anxiety, fear and loneliness. May they feel God’s embrace! O God, Grant America the grace of conversion through the intersession of the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary before it is too late. O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. O Mary, full of grace, Patroness of this nation and Mother of the Church, in this time of illness and worldwide need we seek your intercession for the human family before your Son’s throne of grace and mercy. We ask for strength in adversity, health in weakness, and comfort in sorrow. Help us, O Blessed Mother, to be filled with confidence and trust in the tender compassion of our God. Let us not be afraid. Continue to watch over all who are sick as well as those who care for them and give wisdom to all who are seeking a cure. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen. Safe Environment Resources / Victim Assistance Ministry contact: Doris May, 765-464-4988 Pray the Rosary Daily |