PRECIOUS BLOOD CHURCH
JASPER, INDIANA
From the Pastor
Dear Parishioners,
Recently several people asked me about Mass intentions. I
thought that I would spend some time to explain this tradition of
our faith. An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for a
reason: for example, the repose of the soul of someone who has
died. One must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the
Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one’s soul.
Pope Leo XIII in his encyclical "Mirae caritatis" (1902) beautifully elaborated this point and emphasized the connection between the communion of saints with the Mass: "The grace of
mutual love among the living, strengthened and increased by the
sacrament of the Eucharist, flows, especially by virtue of the Sacrifice [of the Mass], to all who belong to the communion of
saints, that includes the living and dead. For the communion of
saints offer prayers for one another at the Mass assisting each
other with our prayer. Keep in mind that the tradition of offering
Masses for others, particularly the dead, originates in the very
early Church.
When a priest offers Holy Mass, he has three intentions: First, to
offer the Mass reverently and validly in accord with the norms of
the Church. Second, to offer the Mass in union with the whole
Church and for the good of the whole Church. Third, to offer the
Mass for a particular intention, such as the repose of the soul of
someone who has died.
The special ministerial fruits of the Mass are applied to the particular intention of the Mass, i.e. "for whom the Mass is offered."
When I arrived at Precious Blood we did not have enough Mass
intentions, other area parishes provided us a supply of intentions.
However, I feel that we have enough people here to offer our
own Mass intentions. Please contact the Parish Office to set up
Masses for your loved ones.
The following are guidelines for scheduling Mass intentions. Masses can be scheduled for a loved 365 days in advance. This directive comes from Canon Law # 953: “No one is
permitted to accept more offerings for Masses than can be satisfied within a year. Masses may be satisfied within 365 days from
the acceptance of the offering.” Parishes are to encourage the
Catholic faithful to remember the deceased through Mass offerings or memorial gifts.
A Mass intention can be for a parishioner as well as a nonparishioner. A Mass intention can be for a person, couple, or a
family. Extra Masses are sent away to our missionaries or retired
priests. The suggested stipend for each Mass is $10.00 as of December 2, 2007.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Gary E. Kaiser
May 7, 2017
Stewardship of Treasure
Collection for April 29/30
$
18,131
Amount Needed Each Week:
$
15,500
(Shortfall) / Over This Sunday:
$
2,631
(Shortfall) / Over Year-To-Date:
$
412
Children’s Weekly Collection:
$
2
Children’s Year-To-Date:
$
45
Adoration Chapel:
$
250
Trivia Question
(questions & answers are from The Great
Catholic Trivia Challenge by Claire Mary Smith)
A U.S. senator for Maryland, Charles Carroll was the only Catholic signer of the
?
A) Magna Carta
B) Mayflower Compact
C) U. S. Constitution
D) Declaration of Independence
E) Treaty of Versailles
Pope Francis' Monthly Intention
Christians in Africa
That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliations, justice, and peace.
St. Mary Church, Ireland
Mass/Rosary Schedule
Monday, Thursday & Friday - 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Rosary - 7:30 a.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday - 7:00 and 9:15 a.m.
http://stmary.irelandindiana.com
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Weekly Readings
and Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 6
Reading: Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69
4:00 p.m. Special Intention for Jerry & Ruth Schaefer
50th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday, May 7
Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Pt 2:20b-25;
Jn 10:1-10
8:00 a.m. Bob & Irene Lueken (A)
10:30 a.m. People of the Parish (First Communion)
4:00 p.m. Healing Mass
Monday, May 8
Reading:
Acts 1:1-18; Jn 10:11-18
Tuesday, May 9
Reading: Acts 11:;19-26; Jn 10:22-30
* 8:00 a.m. Delores Sevier
Wednesday, May 10
Reading: Acts 12:24—13:5a; Jn 12:44-50
8:00 a.m. Norbert Schroeder
Thursday, May 11
Reading: Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20
* 8:00 a.m. Bernida Beck
Friday, May 12
Reading: Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
8:00 a.m. Special Intention for S. Beckman
Saturday, May 13
Reading: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
4:00 p.m. Bunny Fritch
Sunday, May 14
Reading: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish
10:30 a.m. Gary Schmidt (A)
6:00 p.m. Area Teens
* = School children attend this Mass.
Ministry Assignments
Saturday, May 13— 4:00
Gift Bearers:
Servers:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Hospitality Ministers:
Lector:
Sacristan:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Hospitality Ministers:
Lector:
Sacristan:
Next weekend volunteers from Dubois
County Right to Life will again be selling carnations in celebration of Mother’s
Day.
Carnations are $1 ea. or 6 for $5.
a.m.
Volunteers Needed
Carson & Cameron Mehringer,
Alex Bastien
Nichole Peter, Stacey Blume,
Peggy Merkel, Brian Ketzner,
Sherry & Matt Monesmith,
Eric Schue
Ed & Rita Messmer,
Douglas LIbbert, John Opel
Amy Bastien
Joseph Schoenbachler
Sunday, May 14 — 10:30
Gift Bearers:
Servers:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Hospitality Ministers:
Lectors:
Sacristan:
CARNATION SALE
Herb & Ida Mae Welp
Luke Shappard, Kaitlynn Mendel,
Emerich & Landen Leinenbach
Michael Shappard Ann Shappard,
Doris Uhl, Bernita Heim,
Sharon Dick, Sharon Williams,
June Giesler
Seth Mendel, Norbert Spellmeyer,
Randy Voegerl, Herbert Welp
Stevan Uhl
Richard Dick
Sunday, May 14— 8:00
Gift Bearers:
Servers:
p.m.
a.m.
Toby & Sheila Harmon Family
Sam & Anthony Kluemper,
Erin Mehringer, Lilly Rasche,
Deacon Jerry Gagne, Angie Schitter,
Ronald Schitter, Eric Sargent,
Donald Critchlow, Brenda Welsh,
Kathy Buschkoetter
Brenda & Allen Erny,
Todd Biggs, Anna Trevino
Audrey Seger
Sharlene Schitter
Please insert
Steve Lukemeyer
F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors
Proceeds go to assisting pregnancies in
Dubois County.
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
PRECIOUS BLOOD CHURCH
JASPER, INDIANA
Parish Calendar for the Week
Today (Sunday)
Sunday, May 7
9 a.m. - Coffee & Donuts, Endress Hall
Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Gr. 1-2 during 10:30 a.m. Mass
Children’s Church - Preschool & Kindergarten (ages 4-5) during
10:30 a.m. Mass. Meet in the Gathering Area.
Monday, May 8
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Quilting in Quilters’ Room
7 p.m. - Stewardship Committee Mtg, - Basement
Tuesday, May 9
6 p.m. - Ladies Sodality Mother’s Day Dinner - Endress Hall
Wednesday, May 10
12:00 p.m. Quilting in Quilters’ Room
6:00 p.m. - Pray the Rosary in church
Thursday, May 11
6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal in church
Saturday, May 13
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Reconciliation
COMING OUR WAY
May 21 - Precious Blood St. Vincent De Paul meeting will be on
the 3rd Sunday in May.
May 7, 2017
Area Announcements
TODAY - 12 Noon till 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Center,
Jasper. Understanding the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives through
The Wild Goose Series. Call or text 812-639-5342 to register.
TODAY - 3:30 p.m. Special Healing Mass with Fr. John Judie
at Precious Blood Church. Praise and Worship at 3:30 p.m. and
Mass at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.
May 12 & 13 - A Called & Gifted Workshop - Catholic
Center on Friday from 6 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.
- 4 p.m. The Called & Gifted Discernment Process is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in
their lives and helps them see how using those charisms will
change their lives and the life of their parish. Cost is $20 per
person with lunch provided. RSVP to Andie Gunter at [email protected] or 812-424-5536, ext. 228.
May 13 - 11:30 a.m. (DST) Our Lady of Fatima Procession
& Celebration - St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 613 Cherry St,
Evansville. Call 812-459-4691 for more information.
May 15 - 7 p.m. - St. Joseph Parish Ctr Chapel - Ultreya
mtg. All Cursillistas & guests are welcome.
May 21 - Jasper K of C is hosting a CRHP reunion at K of
C, Jasper. More info to follow in May.
Parish Announcements
Weekday Mass Intentions Available
There are dates available for weekday Mass intentions for
the months of May, June & July. Anyone interested in requesting a Mass intention, please come to the Parish/School
Office or contact Barb Hopf at 812-482-4461, Ext. 117.
Attention Parishioners
We are trying to update our records with current
phone numbers and email addresses. In the near future we will be getting a new ministry scheduling program and a Parish App that will allow the parish to
communicate with our parishioners via smartphones
or email. If we have your accurate information, you
will be able to access a lot of useful information.
Email your updated information to [email protected]
or call the parish office 812-482-4461. Thank you so
much for your help.
NEW MINISTER SCHEDULE
A new minister schedule will be coming out at the end of
June. If you have vacations planned and cannot be scheduled for certain dates or if you need to update your info,
please let us know by emailing Barb Hopf at
[email protected]. We are hoping to have a new scheduling program in place by that time. Thank you.
Russian Orthodox Community Choir
LYRA
In Concert
AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017
7 PM (6 PM EVANSVILLE TIME)
No tickets required, Free Will Offering at the Door
SPONSORED BY: UEBELHOR MOTOR,
RUXER FORD & LINCOLN, PETE BARRY
ALLSTATE INSURANCE, CHARLES &
JAN STENFTENAGEL
Every Sunday in the Month of May
St. Anne’s Society of St. Mary Parish in Ireland will
be leading the rosary at the Rosary Path located west
of the church in the wooded area by the ball field.
The rosary will begin at 6:30 pm.
Everyone is welcome.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Religious Education
PTA SCRIP News
C.L.O.W. Facilitators:
May 14:
May 21
Margaret Baugh & Grace Mehringer
Steph Armstrong & Garrett Armstrong
Children’s Church Facilitators:
May 14:
May 21:
Next Selling Date is June 3
Linda Dall & Annie Brake
Phil Buehler & Kim Johnson
Ann Shappard & Brooke Greenwell
Vocations’ Traveling Chalice:
May 14:
May 21 :
Now is your chance to start earning tuition credit for Holy
Trinity Catholic School! There is no easier way than SCRIP
to earn credit towards your preschool payment or school
tuition, and multiple people can help you out!
TBA
TBA
REPORT AND INFORM POLICY
Who Are The Saints?
St. Mary Mazzarello (1837 -1881) Founder of the Salesian Sisters who aimed to do for girls what Don Bosco
had done for boys, Mary was born into a peasant family
and spent her early years working in the fields. Despite
her limited education, Mary was known for her management skills, her gentleness, and her general happiness.
She died at the young age of forty-four. Exhibiting humorous coolness when facing death, St. Mary remarked
to the priest who had given her the last rites: “Well, that’s
the passport. I expect I can leave any time now.” Her life
of utter devotion to the will of God and love for others
continues to serve as an example of dedication and holiness. St. Mary was beatified on November 20, 1938 and
canonized on June 24, 1951. (Resources used: wit and
Wisdom of the Saints by Victoria Hebert and Judy Bauer
and www.salesiansisters.org)
The Diocese of Evansville has in place a policy which requires
that any allegation of child abuse must be reported to civil authorities.
If an allegation involves the sexual abuse of a minor by diocesan
personnel, the Victims Assistance Coordinator must also be informed.
Sexual misconduct violates human dignity and the mission of the
Church. The spiritual well-being of all victims, their families, and others in the community is of particular concern to the Church.
Report child abuse:
Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child
Protection Services, an agency of Indiana state government.
CPS Toll-free: (800) 800-5556;
Local law enforcement: 9-1-1
Report and inform:
In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor
(a person under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to
authorities, and inform the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the diocese:
Toll-free: (866) 200-3004; Local: (812) 490-9565.
Trivia Answer: (D) Declaration of Independence.
Charles Carroll (1737-1832) was one of the
Founding Fathers of the United States. In 1827, in
his old age, he helped create the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. Monopoly players recognize the rail
as the “B & O Railroad.”
Congratulations to
Blaise Wagner , Sykesville, Maryland
our $100 Cash Bonanza Winner
Don’t miss out…
Register now
For VBS 2017!
Forms are by the bulletin
board in the gathering area.
for April 30, 2017
PRECIOUS BLOOD CHURCH
JASPER, INDIANA
May 7, 2017
Please keep the following Communicants in your prayers.
May God continue to bless them and their families as
they continue on their journey of learning more about
Jesus Christ.
Holden Bastien
Johnathan Hensley
Lila Schmitt
Ella Blume
Laci Hopf
Addison Seger
Mason Bower
Ryan Kelly
Charlie Seifert
Nora Breitwieser
Wren Mehringer
Samuel Shappard
Jacqueline Cruz
Jack Nealy
Bryn Smith
Todd Dick
Clara Noblitt
Robert Sternberg
Grace Docktor
JT Nord
William Temple
Bryce Durcholz
Andrew Obermeier
Trey Thomas
John Fallon
Tyler Pinkstaff
Myah Troutman
Grant Gehlhausen
Eli Rasche
Ruby Wanninger
Camden Graman
Ella Rees
Kate Werner
Olivia Habig
Ava Schiefer
Gerhard Woebkenberg
Fourth Sunday of Easter