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PASTOR'S NOTE:
Dear Parishioners, Today, we celebrate the Epiphany. On this day the Magi find their way to worship Christ. These Magi are the first non-Jews to accept the salvation God offers. The Magi signify that God invites everyone to be part of His chosen people. The Magi are our spiritual ancestors at least if we are not Jewish. Let us rejoice that God has included us within His chosen people, and welcome others as God welcomes us in Christ. Fr. Richard Weisenberger To view Bishop Doherty's 10/23/20 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 Pastorate Offices 107 E. Main St. Fowler, IN 47944 765-884-1818 502 S. Michigan Oxford, IN 47971 765-385-2587 Pastorate Staff Pastor Senior Associate Fr. Richard Weisenberger Fr. Peter Vanderkolk fr.rweisenberger@dol-in.org fr.pvanderkolk@dol-in.org Administrative Asst Administrative Asst Jan Goetz............. jgoetz@parish.dol-in.org Nancy Brost....................nbrost@dol-in.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigils, 5:00pm, St. John the Baptist, Earl Park & 5:30pm, St. Charles, Otterbein Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am, St. Patrick’s, Oxford Sunday 9:30 am, Sacred Heart, Fowler Sunday 10:30 am, St. Joseph Kentland Confessions – Saturdays, Earl Park St. John’s 4:00 – 4:45 pm / Otterbein St. Charles 4:30 – 5:15 pm, or by appointment. New Parishioners and Guests We welcome all who are celebrating with us this weekend. If you are new to the pastorate, please contact the office so we may greet you properly. Sacrament of Matrimony Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Couples must contact the Pastorate Main Office at least six months before the proposed wedding date. Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations on the newest member of your family! Parents wishing to have their child baptized are asked to contact the Pastorate Main Office to make an appointment for pre-baptismal instruction. Would you pray for a priest? 🙏🏼 1/4 – Fr. Derek Aaron 1/5 – Fr. Sean Aaron 1/6 – Very Rev Timothy Alkire 1/7 – Fr. Matthew Arbuckle 1/8 – Fr. James Bates 1/9 – Fr. Joshua Bennett Upcoming Events / Meetings: . 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. Safe Environment Resources / Victim Assistance Ministry contact: Doris May, 765-464-4988 |
MASS SCHEDULES FOR OUR PASTORATE **All times listed are local ** Sunday Mass Saturday-Vigil 5:00 pm Earl Park Sunday 9:30 am Fowler Sunday 10:30 am Kentland 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 Kentland Tuesday 8:00 am Kentland Wednesday 8:00 am Kentland Thursday 8:00 am Earl Park Friday 6:00 pm Kentland 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, or by appointment. HOLY DAYS, DAY, TIME & LOCATION New Year's (Mary Mother of God) 1/1Thursday - Vigil5:00 PM Kentland - LOCAL TIME VIGIL DEC. 31ST Thursday -Vigil 5:30 PM Oxford Thursday - Vigil6:00 PM Dunnington New Year's Day9:00 AM Earl Park New Year's Day9:30 AM Fowler New Year's Day9:30 AM Otterbein Mass Intentions : 🙏🏼 DAILY MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS MONDAY 1/4 8:00AM, Kentland † Rob Hays by Mary Beth Sullivan 8:15AM, Fowler † Bill Silver by Alice Silver TUESDAY 1/5 8:00AM, Kentland †Geneva Gooding by John & Susan Brassard 8:15AM, Fowler † Rose Hedrick by Carol Schulz 6:00PM, Oxford For all Members of the Cooley Family by Jim & Karen Young WEDNESDAY 1/6 8:00AM, Kentland † William Balensiefer 8:00AM, Otterbein † Virgil Schutter by Joe & Janet Schutter 8:15AM, Fowler † David Farrell by Vic & Jane Lauerman THURSDAY 1/7 8:00AM, Earl Park † John & Jr. Gretencord by Karen Gretencord 6:00PM, Oxford † Don Blankman by Ed Schroeder 6:00PM, Dunnington † Pat Scherer by Denny & Barb Sondgerath FRIDAY 1/8 8:15AM, Fowler † Joanne Clark by Greg & Joyce Brouillette 8:00AM, Otterbein † Fr. Francis Scheck by Jean Sondgerath 6:00PM, Kentland † Rob Hays by Mary Beth Sullivan SATURDAY 1/9 5:00PM, Earl Park † John & Jr. Gretencord by Tom & Mary Ann Schellenberger 5:30PM, Otterbein † For the Pastorate SUNDAY 1/10 8:00AM, Oxford †Jim Gretencord by Rev. Alan Funk 9:30AM, Fowler † Nora Herbst by Warren Herbst 10:30AM, Oxford † Jean Glotzbach by Keith & Kathryn Daily 10:30AM, Kentland † Gene Balensiefer by Duane & Kim Datzman 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 WEEKLY OFFERINGS Dunnington: Regular Collection: Regular: $1,025.00, School: $25.00, Building: $50.00 Total: $1,100.00 Earl Park: Nov. 8: Regular Collection: $1,230.00, Building: $30.00, All Saints: $45.00 Total: $1,305.00 Earl Park: Nov. 15: Regular Collection: $1,280.00, Building: $15.00, Human Dev.: $35.00, Energy: $245.00, Total: $1,575.00 Fowler: Nov. 8: Regular Collection: $4,535.00, Loose: $80.00, All Saints: $100.00, All Souls: $55.00, Tuition Asst: $100.00, School: $665.00, Building: $360.00, Immaculate Conception: $10.00, Christmas: $15.00, Total: $5,920.00 Fowler: Nov. 15: Regular Collection: $1,670.00, Loose: $35.00, School: $175.00, Total: $1,880.00 Kentland: Nov. 8: Regular Collection: $656.00, Loose: $268.00, Human Dev.: $10.00, Total: $934.00 Kentland: Nov. 15: Regular Collection: $1,100.00, Human Dev.: $25.00, Energy: $155.00, Total: $1,280.00 Otterbein - Regular Collection: $629.00 Oxford - Regular Collection: $1,445.00, Sewing Guild: $100.00, School Support: $20.00 THANK YOU!!! |
The next Confirmation Class for 11th graders will begin on Wednesday December 16th 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. 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. 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 |