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To view Bishop Doherty's 6/26/20 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 DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME, WE PRAY FOR THE SICK. NO PUBLIC DAILY MASSES AT THIS TIME. WE URGE YOU TO PLEASE CONTINUE WITH YOUR WEEKLY GIVING. YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAY BE MAILED IN OR DIRECT DEPOSITED AUTOMATICALLY INTO OUR FOWLER STATE BANK ACCT OR THRU THE LINK ABOVE FOR ONLINE GIVING. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WE CAN ALL CONGREGATE FOR MASS. GOD BLESS! 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, Pastor EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 2, 2020 Parish Office – (765) 884-1818, sheart18@sacredheartsite.com Sacred Heart School: (765) 884-0710 www.sacredheartschoolfowler.org Sacrament of Penance – Sunday 7:30-7:45 AM, or by appointment. Adoration – Wednesday 9 AM-10PM in St. Barbara Chapel (Annex) & Friday 7 -8 AM in church. Would you pray for a priest? 🙏🏼 8/2 – Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, 8/3 – Fr. James Bates, 8/4 – Fr. Joshua Bennett, 8/5 – Very Rev. Robert Bernotas, 8/6 – Very Rev. Canon Gerald Borawski, 8/7 – Fr. Michael Bower, 8/8 – Fr. Philip Bowers Upcoming Events / Meetings: August 2nd 2 - 4 PM: Confirmation Retreat @ Sacred Heart Church. August 5th 6 PM: Confirmation at Sacred Heart Please arrive by 5:30. 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 , MASS 6:00 PM Offered For: Jeff Glotzbach 8/6/2020 By: Teresa Glotzbach Family SUNDAY, August 2, 8:00 AM Offered For: Don Wetli By: Jim & Betty Dwenger Please Pray For: All Parishioners Last Week’s Contributions: Regular - $315.00 Loose - $26.00 School – $210.00 Building - $25.00 Seminarian - $50.00 Candles - $.00 Total - $626.00 Income & Expenses for June: Deposits & Credits - $7,705.79 Checks & Payments - $3,685.34 Checkbook balance as of June 30, 2020 - $48,402.17 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 One obvious question is why 2 Masses at St. Patrick, Oxford. There are two reasons. First, based on the pew counts from October, 2019, St. Patrick had the highest attendance of the parishes south of Highway 18. Second, the location of St. Patrick is closer to Dunnington than Otterbein is. Again, I know this is painful. I will do the best I can to act as a good pastor for the pastorate. Sincerely, Fr. Richard Weisenberger Pastor: Fr. Peter Vanderkolk Rectory: 107 E. Main St., Fowler, IN 47944 765-884-1818 If you are in need of a priest, please call the rectory Sunday Mass Schedule: SACRED HEART Saturday 5 PM - (For the vulnerable) MASK IS REQUIRED Sunday 9:30 AM ST. MARY'S Sunday 8:00 AM EFFECTIVE MONDAY JUNE 15TH DAILY MASS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL DAILY MASSES WILL BE HELD AT SACRED HEART, 8:15 AM, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. MASS AT DUNNINGTON ON THURSDAY'S WILL RESUME ON 8/6/2020 AT 6PM. Mass Intentions : 🙏🏼 Monday 8/10: Bill Silver Tuesday 8/11: William (Bill) Scherer Wednesday 8/12: Lucille Gwilliam Thursday 8/13: ALL SOULS - Dunnington Friday 8/14: Bernard Schroeder Saturday 8/15: George Hasser Sunday 8/16: All Parishioners 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 3:30 - 4:30 or by appointment 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/ Online streaming at St. Charles/St. Patrick's Otterbein/Oxford 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 WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 7/25 -7/26 Regular - $4,426.00 Loose - $21.00 Votives - $16.00 School - $25.00 Tuition Asst - $200.00 Building - $100.00 Seminarian - $189.00 Africa - $3.00 Catholic Moment - $20.00 Total - $5,000.00 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. Alphonsus Liguori (1696–1787), sometimes called Alphonsus Maria de Liguori or Saint Alphonsus Liguori, was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian. He founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, known as the Redemptorists, in November 1732. In 1762 he was appointed Bishop of Sant'Agata dei Goti. A prolific writer, he published nine editions of his Moral Theology in his lifetime, in addition to other devotional and ascetic works and letters. Among his best known works are The Glories of Mary and The Way of the Cross, the latter still used in parishes during Lenten devotions. He was canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1871. One of the most widely read Catholic authors, he is the patron saint of confessors.[ |
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Sacred Heart/ Dunnington Confirmation will be held on Wednesday August 5th, 6:00PM at Sacred Heart Church. (PLEASE ARRIVE BY 5:30PM) 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 |