February 7, 2016 Bulletin

February 7, 2016
St. Benedict Cathedral
Parish Mission
March 12-13, 2016
at the Weekend Masses
March 14-16, 2016
within Mass 6:30-7:30PM
Father Gary Kastl
Diocese of Tulsa
Mercy for Us
Mercy from Us
From Father Godfrey
- As we have been in the news this past week
again, I remind everyone of the MANY internal
financial controls that have been put in place to
help keep our funds safe through the diligent
work of our parish Finance Council. We have
segregated duties for deposits, check-writing,
and check-signing. We have instituted a policy
that all financial reporting comes directly from
the Parish Data System software instead of being translated into
other programs. We are finally compliant with Canon Law, in that
the pastor’s oversight is required for every account bearing the
name of St. Benedict Cathedral. We have required some accounts
that were opened by individuals for parish activities to be converted
so that this consistency and transparency can be maintained. Bank
statements for all parish accounts now come directly to the parish
office for regular review.
- Some have asked for more details about the Cafeteria case: everything we know was contained in the Police Department Press
Release.
- Sincere thanks to all who helped make the PTO Mardi Gras such
a wonderful event. This event will clearly help us tend to the many
needs in our aging school buildings. And thanks to all who took
part and supported these efforts!
- Soon, at the suggestion of the Adult Faith Formation Committee,
I’ll be composing a brochure about annulments. This will be part
of our Easter mailing. Some things have changed, including the
elimination of fees. Much has not changed: the sanctity and indissolubility of marriage, the need to prove nullity (some reason that at
the time of the exchange of consent there was some lack of freedom on
the part of one or both parties). More info soon.
- Tax letters were mailed before the January 31 deadline. If you
have received a letter with totals that don’t match your giving,
please just let us know. We’ll be happy to correct our records. As I
wrote on each of those letters, THANK YOU for your generosity!
- Thank you to all who made CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK a
great celebration. Thanks especially to Sr. Karlene, our principal,
and all her staff and faculty. What a blessing our school is to our
parish and the City of Evansville!
- WE ARE ONCE AGAIN IN NEED OF FAMILIES WHO
WILL HELP STRAIGHTEN UP THE PEWS AFTER THE
SUNDAY 10:30 MASSES. If you’re able to help, please just step
right in to do this good work — raising up the kneelers, removing
trash and papers, depositing hymnals in the boxes. Thank you in
advance for your generous assistance.
- Soon, you will be receiving a request for your commitment to
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT. This community
of faith only works if we all pitch in according to our ability. We
spend thousands of dollars a year paying people to do things that I
know our parishioners are able to do. So much of what we do requires volunteer labor. As far as I see it, everyone’s gifts are needed,
or God wouldn’t have given them. Please get ready to celebrate
what you’ve done the past year and what you’ll do this year.
St. Benedict Cathedral
Mass Intentions & Readings
Sunday, 2/7 IS 6:1-2A, 3-8, 1 COR 15:1-11, LK 5:1-11
6:00AM For the Parish
8:30AM +Kenny McElwee
10:30AM +Robert Lutz, Jr.
Monday, 2/8 1 KGS 8:1-7, 9-13, MK 6:53-56
7:00AM +Fred Specht
9:00AM Intentions of Joseph & Ann Bickett
Tuesday, 2/9 1 KGS 8:22-23, 27-30, MK 7:1-13
7:00AM +Rachel Grimwood
9:00AM +Issac O. Miller
Wednesday, 2/10 JL 2:12-18, 2COR 5:20-6:2, Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
7:00AM Mary Jane Selecky
9:00AM +Phyllis Kostka
12:10PM +Carl Bultman
5:30PM +Cecelia Coudret
Thursday, 2/11 DT 30:15-20, LK 9:22-25
7:00AM Christmas Novena
9:00AM +Marilyn Brahm
Friday, 2/12 IS 58:1-9A, MT 9:14-15
7:00AM Intentions of Mary Ann Dooley
9:00AM +Ruth Phyllips
Saturday, 2/13 IS 58:9B-14, LK 5:27-32
7:00AM +Louie Riordan
9:00AM Christmas Novena
4:30PM +Brent Blessinger
Sunday, 2/14 DT 26:4-10, ROM 10:8-13, LK 4:1-13
6:00AM For the Parish
8:30AM +Robert & Christina Record
10:30AM +Dr. Richard Notter
Knights of Columbus
Become a Knight and you’ll have even more to be
thankful for… Fellowship. To be a Knight means to
believe in each other as we believe in ourselves, realizing that by creating social and supportive local councils, we help create a stronger order worldwide. For
more information on the Knights, contact Deputy
Grand Knight Mark Hackert (812) 421-1707.
St. Benedict Cathedral Fish Fry
The Annual Fish Fry's will take place every Friday in
Lent except for Good Friday. The menu includes Icelandic Cod (Baked or Fried) or Fried Catfish Fiddler.
The dinner comes with two side items, dessert and
drink. Adult 1-piece Dinners are $10. Adult 2-piece
Dinners are $12. Children’s Dinner (12 and younger) is
$5 which includes fish or pizza, one side item, dessert
and drink. Pizza is $2 per slice. The Fish Fry’s will
serve from 5-7pm. Carryout
Dinners available. For questions,
call Jane Diehl (812) 629-8462.
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Activities: February 7—February 14
Sunday, February 7
8:30AM Religious Education (S)
After Masses Coffee & Donuts (WC)
Monday, February 8
6:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Society (PC)
6:30PM Bingo—Angermeier Team (Caf/WC)
Tuesday, February 9
7:30AM Rosary Prayer Group (Ch)
7:00PM Walking with Purpose (PC)
Wednesday, February 10—Ash Wednesday
6:00PM RCIA (CR)
Thursday, February 11
9:30AM Walking with Purpose (PC)
6:00PM Knights of Columbus House Meeting (PC)
6:30PM Walking with Purpose (PC)
7:00PM Choir Practice (Ch)
Friday, February 12
5:00PM Fish Fry (Caf)
Caf=Cafeteria|Ch=Church|PC=Parish Center
S=School|WC=Woodward Hospitality Center|CR=Cathedral Room
Upcoming Events
March 12-16
April 2-3
April 10
June 13—17
Prayer
PARISH MISSION
Homecoming Weekend
Blood Drive
Vacation Bible “Fun Times”
Requests
Please contact Nancy Vaught
(491-1786) or the Parish Office
(425-3369) for prayer requests.
St. Vincent de Paul
Last week with all the snow and snow
closings, St. Ben’s Vincentians still visited patients in the Evansville State
Hospital and nursing home residents
but we were unable to make more than
2 home visits. Only 2 St. Ben’s Vincentians made home
visits to 2 of our St. Ben’s neighbors in need where 6
poor folks live in family. With $330 of the alms you
entrusted to our care, and on your behalf, we helped
them by giving them SVdeP Thrift Store Vouchers for
household goods. Thank you. God bless you.
Theology Uncapped
Next Theology Uncapped is Wednesday,
March 2, 7-8pm, Woodward Center.
Hard Decisions about the Dying
(Sr. Jenny Miller, OSB).
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St. Benedict Cathedral
Symbolon—
The Catholic Faith Explained
Looking for a way to deepen your faith during Lent?
Consider joining one of the groups that will meet to
view Symbolon, a video series that focuses on core
Catholic beliefs and how these beliefs fit together and
what difference it makes for our lives. During these 5
sessions, we will focus on our encounter with God in
the sacraments. There will be sessions between the
8:30 and 10:30 Masses on Sunday AND the same session will be offered again the following Tuesday after
the 9 a.m. Mass. The following is the schedule: The
Sacraments (Sun.,Feb. 14 and Tues., Feb. 16); The Eucharist (Sun., Feb. 21 and Tues., Feb. 23); Walk
Through the Mass (Sun., Feb. 28 and Tues., Mar. 1);
Penance & The Anointing of the Sick (Sun., Mar. 6
and Tues., Mar. 8); Matrimony & Holy Orders (Sun.
Mar. 13 and Tues., Mar. 15). All of the sessions stand
alone, there is no fee for the program, and all are welcome.
Hospitalizations
Because of increased security of healthcare information, we are no longer informed when a parishioner
is admitted to the hospital, especially if it's through the
Emergency department. Please call the parish center
when a family member is in the hospital and we will be
happy to visit them. The same goes for Nursing
Homes, as well. Also, it's good to be anointed before
surgery. If you're preparing for surgery, please ask a
priest to anoint you beforehand.
Annual Lenten Day of Recollection
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society cordially
invite you to attend their Annual Lenten Day of Recollection on February 20, 2016 from 8:00 am to 3:00
pm at the Daughters of Charity, Seton Residence. The
spiritual directors for the day will be Deacon Joseph
Seibert (St. John's, Newburgh), Deacon David Seibert
(Pastoral Life Coordinator at St. Boniface), and Deacon
Michael Seibert (St. Celestine and St. Raphael, Dubois).
There will be a $10 fee, payable that day. Breakfast and
dinner are included. Call (812)423-7842 for reservations by February 15, 2016. Everyone is invited.
Please Keep Our Military in
Your Prayers Today & Everyday!
Joseph Filipczak—US Marine Corps
Reserve. May 1958-May 1964. Currently
serves as the Chaplain of the local Marine Corps League Detachment 1090.
Jarod D. Evans—Air Force Senior Airman. Currently stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base.
Senior Chief Matthew Lasher—US Navy.
Currently stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
LTC Luke Charpentier—Minnesota National Guard
34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division (US Army)
2LT Colin Charpentier—stationed at Ft. Drum in
New York as a Signal Corps Officer (US Army)
SSGT Jacob Steele—US Air Force. Currently stationed at Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma City, OK.
LTC Greg Phipps—US Army National Guard. Currently stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
PFC Connor Phipps—US Army. Currently stationed
at San Angelo, Texas.
W. Michael Wilson Corpsman—US Navy. Currently stationed as a Surgical Technician in Suffolk, VA.
Lenten Book Study
Persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, for
Lenten Book Study Series: Job and Julian of Norwich.
The series will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon,
on Saturday, Feb. 13, and 1 to 3 p.m., on Wednesday,
March 23, at Providence Spirituality and Conference
Center. Cost is $25, which includes the book, and the
registration deadline is Feb. 8. For more information or
to register call 812-535-2952,email jfrost@spsmw.org or
register online atevents.sistersofprovidence.org.
24 Hours for the Lord
In this Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis has called for 24
Hours for the Lord on March 4 and 5, 2016. He asked
that dioceses around the world celebrate the Sacrament
of Reconciliation for 24 consecutive hours. While wanting to support Pope Francis but at the same time balancing the resources and facts in our diocese (population,
rural in nature, etc.) the Year of Mercy Committee has
recommended, and Bishop Thompson has approved, the
following 24 Hours for the Lord - Friday March 4 and
Saturday Mar 5, 2016. This will take the place of the
Light is on for You. St. Benedict Cathedral and St. Francis Xavier Basilica will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation on: Friday, March 4, 2016 from 6—8pm and Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9—11am and 1—3pm.
St. Benedict Cathedral
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
February 13-14
Lectors
4:30PM Marlene Hirsch, Katelyn Payne
8:30AM Sarah Burns, Michelle Lansdale
10:30AM Glenda Hampton, Greg Claspell
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
4:30PM Sr. Judy Dewig, Leigh Ann Gamble,
Jim Gorman, Barbara Hammond,
Becky Heerdink, Joan Creech
6:00AM Bryan Bredhold, Steve Kincaid, Doris Daniel,
Francis Brickey, Marian Seibert, Lucy Himstedt
8:30AM Debbie Brockman, Richard Clements, Bob
Fahrer, Jim Gorman, Diane Hirsch,
Chuck Hirsch
10:30AM Bob Wuertz, Kathy Wuertz, Matt Miller, John
Cameron, Justine Cameron, Kelley Coppens
Servers
4:30PM Gwendolyn Jacobs, AnnMichael Siewart,
Henry McCombs
8:30AM Josee Gibson, Andrew Page, Jacob Hoesli
10:30AM Mekhi Williams, Jack Douglas,
Isabelle Hamilton
Gift Bearers
4:30PM Scott & Mary Goedde
8:30AM Matt & Heather Gibson
10:30AM Kyle & Laurel Wooten
Greeters:
4:30PM Louise Mehringer
8:30AM Martha Esparza
10:30AM Delores Mason, Tami Orr
Confirmation 2016
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins soon. Students who will be high school sophomores or older in the Fall of 2016 are invited to
begin our Confirmation process by attending an initial meeting on Sunday, March 13 from 6:30—
7:30pm in the Woodward Hospitality Center. Important information and a calendar of our preparation sessions will be presented. Please plan to attend
our Student and Parent Orientation session.
Fish Fry Needs
The Fish Fry volunteers are in
need of desserts, especially
cakes and pies The desserts can
be dropped off at the school
office during school hours on Friday. Thank you!
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Our Weekly Offering
Weekly Stewardship ................................ $16,183.01
EFT .........................................................$7,584.17
Weekly Budget .................................. $22,941.85
Stewardship Budget to Date ............ $711,197.35
Stewardship Actual to Budget ........ +$31,430.68
Annual Fund Paid to Date .................. $228,947.96
Annual Fund Pledged to Date ........ $272,293.00
Annual Fund Participating Families ......... 318
Youth Collection ................................................ $8.50
Weekly St. Vincent de Paul Gifts ..............$1,055.00
Fiscal Year July 1 – June 30
we are st. ben’s.
we worship god
and share our gifts.
thanks be to god!
The Cocoon Tree
This Lent we will again have
the opportunity to help the
residents of the House of
Bread and Peace through
participating in the Cocoon
Tree Program. The House of
Bread and Peace is a shelter
for homeless women and
children. During Lent there will be trees in the back of
church with “cocoons” on them. Each “cocoon” has
on it the name of something that the House of Bread
and Peace is in need of—food, cleaning supplies, etc.
You simply take the “cocoon” from the tree and bring
the item back by placing it under the tree. The items
will then be delivered to the House of Bread and Peace.
Thank you for helping those in need.
“Souper” Sunday
As in years past, we will again collect soup for the
House of Bread and Peace on the weekend of Super
Bowl Sunday, February 6/7. Boxes will be placed in the
vestibules and in the back of church
marked “Souper” Sunday. The
House of Bread and Peace is a shelter for women and children. Thank
you for all your help.
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St. Benedict Cathedral
Beyond our Parish
Alaska on Land and Sea
A wonderful experience, Aug. 16-28, 2016, visiting Alaska's great Mt. Denali and National Park, viewing exotic
wildlife native to the Northern cold, followed by 7-days on board a Princess Cruise ship back to Seattle. Glaciers,
calving glaciers, rides to enjoy a glacier up close and personal. All these marvelous sights plus local towns down
the coast are life time memories. For a brochure, contact: Fr. Joseph Ziliak, 100 W Water St #1, Newburgh, IN
47630-1174, 812-455-1119 or ziliakjoseph@gmail.com Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms
Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-theWoods for “Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms,” from 7
p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28. The
retreat will take place at Providence Spirituality and Conference Center. The time together will include presentations, prayer, learning from others, Mass and more. Cost
is $200, and the registration deadline is Feb. 22. Cost for
the retreat includes meals and lodging. For more information or to register, call 812-535-2952, or register online:
events.sistersofprovidence.org.
Valentine Breakfast
The Saint Wendel Ladies' Club will be holding their
Annual Valentine Breakfast on Sunday, February 14,
from 8:00 to 11:00 am in Wendel Hall. The menu will
include whole hog sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy,
pancakes or French toast casserole, fruit cup, juice,
milk, and coffee. The cost is only $6.00/adult, $3.00/
children ages 5-12, children 4 and under free. There will
also be a Lucky Heart Draw. Come and join us for
some good food and great fellowship.
The Friend’s Dinner
Sts. Mary and John Parish invites you to The Friend’s Dinner on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the National Guard
Armory, 3300 Division St. All proceeds will directly benefit
our mission, ministries and outreach to the poor through
our Food Pantry, Soup Kitchens and our parish chapter of
St. Vincent de Paul. Your participation in this event will
make a difference in the lives of so many in the community.
Our special guests for the evening will be Bishop Charles
Thompson and our new pastor, Father Gordon Mann. Mike
Blake of WFIE Channel 14 will be our guest Emcee. Entertainment for the evening provided by Jazz Quartet: The
Sidemen. Tickets for this evening are $35 a person and may
be purchased by contacting the parish office (812) 425-1577
or going to our website at www.stsmaryandjohnparish.org.
Prime Rib Dinner, Silent Auction, Raffle, Door prizes, Entertainment. Must be 21 to attend.
Teens Encounter Christ
TEC is a three-day experience for young people who are
searching for goals, acceptance, meaning, and for community. Adults are also welcome and encouraged to attend as they increase our witness to our faith while experiencing their own encounter with Christ. Candidates
can expect to meet others from all areas of the Diocese,
find how God fits in your life, and encounter the Risen
Jesus Christ. You will have time to reflect on your life,
ideas, hopes, and dreams away from home, school, and/
or work. You can find an application and more information at http://www.switec.org/ The next weekend is
February 13-15, 2016, at St. Mary’s Church in Ireland.
2016 Tradition Lottery
All proceeds from this fund raiser go directly to Mater
Dei and Memorial High Schools. Every month in 2016
four tickets will be drawn with prizes of $10,000,
$1,500, $1,000, and $500. Tickets are $100 each. Winning numbers go back into the pot after each drawing,
giving everyone 48 chances to win in 2016! Drawings
take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, the first
being January 20th. License # 136423. To order tickets,
please call (812) 474-2943. For more information, visit
www.traditionlottery.org
“Forgiving What You Cannot Forget”
Learn the value of forgiveness, the difficulties, and
some practical helps. The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand are offering a program, “Forgiving What You
Cannot Forget,” on Saturday, February 13, at the Benedictine Hospitality Center at Kordes Hall on the
grounds of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. Presented by Sisters Jane Becker, OSB,
and Jane Will, OSB. Program runs from 9:30
a.m. Eastern time until 4 p.m. Cost is $75, includes
lunch. Registration due February 10. For more information or to register, call 800-880-2777, or 812-3671411, ext. 2915, or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
St. Benedict Cathedral
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Diocesan-wide Planning Study Update:
Attend an Invitation to Share meeting or respond online!
Bishop Charles C. Thompson will hold a series of listening sessions in early 2016 concerning a Diocesan Pastoral
Plan that is in development. Each session will last approximately two hours.
6 p.m. ET on Monday Feb. 8 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Loogootee
6 p.m. CT on Tuesday Feb. 9 at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Haubstadt
6 p.m. CT on Monday, Feb. 22 at St. Philip Parish, Posey County
During each session, Bishop Thompson will discuss the work to date in developing a Diocesan Pastoral Plan. He
will share elements of the plan, answer questions and accept input regarding the plan and its ongoing development. Sessions open to Catholics from any of our 12 counties.
An Invitation from Bishop Thompson
Join Bishop Thompson, Priests and our Catholic family for “Rejoice: A Catholic Community Celebration” at
the Ford Center om May 14, 2016. Activities begin at 2:00pm, Mass begins at 4:00 with a Reconciliation Service
following. You will receive more details on the activities being planned as soon as they’re finalized.
We are blessed with a diverse, faithful community that proclaims the Gospel witness across the 12 counties of
Southwestern Indiana. Let us come together at the Ford Center on May 14th to celebrate our vibrant community!
Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Evansville
Very Rev. Godfrey Mullen, OSB
(812) 425-3369 gmullen@evdio.org
Deacon David Cook
(812) 425-3369 dcook@evdio.org
Deacon James Flynn
(812) 425-3369 jflynn@evdio.org
Deacon Tom Kempf
(812) 425-3369 tkempf@evdio.org
School Principal
Sister Karlene Sensmeier, OSB
(812) 425-4596 ksensmeier@evdio.org
Pastoral Associates
Sister Patricia McGuire, OSB
(812) 425-3369 pmcguire@evdio.org
Sister Ann Francis Hillenbrand, OSB (812) 425-3369 ahillenbrand@evdio.org
Director of Religious Education Mrs. Marty Horning
(812) 425-4596 mhorning@evdio.org
Parish Administrative Asst.
Ms. Kelley Coppens
(812) 425-3369 kcoppens@evdio.org
Parish Accountant
Mrs. Melanie McMinn
(812) 425-3369 mmcminn@evdio.org
Director of Liturgical Music
Mr. Jeremy Korba
(812) 425-3369 jkorba@evdio.org
Director of Choirs
Mrs. Jennifer Korba
(812) 425-4596 jrkorba@evdio.org
Communications/Special Projects Miss Mariah Phipps
(812) 425-3369 mphipps@evdio.org
Youth Ministry Leader
Mrs. Charlene Fiedler
(812) 449-8559 cfiedler@evdio.org
School Secretaries
Mrs. Ami Pitt
(812) 425-4596 apitt@evdio.org
Mrs. Stacey Ulrich
(812) 425-4596 sulrich@evdio.org
Pastoral Council Chair
Mrs. Ann Green
(812) 449-5697 anngreen@wowway.com
Finance Council Chair
Mrs. Beth Clark
Cathedral Rector
Deacons