ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Forming Saints for Christ and the Church

JUNE 2, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY

OF EASTER

512 North Perkins Street Rushville Indiana 46173

Parish: 765-932-2588 School: 765-932-3639 www.stmaryrush.org

The High School Senior Class of 2019 wishes to thank The Knights of Columbus for the deli-cious breakfast. Thank you, St. Mary and Father James, for the gift and all of your prayers. Thank you to the K of C for their generous donations to the St. Mary School and the St. Mary Food Pantry.

WELCOME TO ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 2

Please remember in prayer: David Alfred, Patricia (Saxon) Banta, Pat Barley, Ralph Becraft, Marie Beaver, Barbara Ann Bitner, Patricia (Thorp) Bright, Larry Burch, Don Burkhart, T.J. Cartwright, Benjamin Castro, Patrick Coffin, Peggy Cooper, Tyler Craft, Katy Curtis, Bill Dickson, Erin Doyle, Bill Fudge, Bud Garland, Karen Hall, Faith Sadler Hankins, Jeanne Hedrick, Ashley Heller, Jim Hoeing, Terry Honaker, Donna Hood, Rose Marie Houze, Tom Jones, Claudette Kamm, Debbie Kensicki, Martha Knecht, Linda Lair, Paul Leising, Steve Link, Michael Lombardo, Barb Lower, Jackie Lower, Judy McKay, Jane McNamara, Gary Miller, Janet Mitchell, Jo-Clare & Chris Moody, Bill Moran, Brenda Munchel, Mark Neuman, Philip Parish, Nancy Ratekin, Jami Reed, Kathy Risselman, Thelma Robbins, Steve Roberts, Roger Rosfeld, Rhondalynn Rushing, Debra Sater, Meghan Schultz, Margie Schwering, Cindy Sever, Jim Scott, Cathy Smith, Tammy Smith, Molly Spaeth, Pat Springman, David Starkey, Anna Telker, Tim Tyler, Lexi Wethington, Don Wheeldon, Harper Williams, Ron Zimmer. For those proudly serving our country: William Friedl, Garrett Hadler, Travis Pecar, Derek Sickbert, Kevin Dobbyn, Kody Griffin. Homebound: Angela Godar, Kathryn Smiley. Residents at Millers Merry Manor: Jenny Brown, Katie Carpenter, Ann Gilliam, Wayman and Marge Mahan, Paul Niehoff, Pete Osting, Betty Spilman, Doris Thoman. Flatrock River Lodge: Norman & Dorothy Snyder

SERRA CLUB of INDIANAPOLIS: Join us on Monday, June 3 at 6p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Monastery. We will enjoy together an evening of faith and fellowship in promoting priestly vocations and religious life. Please contact Mike Kirk @ 317- 236-1546 or mkirk@archindy.org for information on this and future Serra Club events as we strive, through prayer and activities, to promote vocations. “Without priests there would be no sacraments and without the sacraments there would be no Church…” Archbishop

Daniel Buechlein

June Birthdays - Nursing Homes and Shut-Ins: June 8 - Marge Mahan June 27 - Alice Niedenthal June 18 - Paul Niehoff

Summer Adult Faith Opportunity: Bishop Robert Barron presents “David the King,” this summer’s adult faith opportunity. Explore the compelling stories of King David and understand his foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. Sessions on Wednesday, 7-9p.m., through July 10, in the school multipurpose room.

St. Mary School Job Openings: St. Mary’s is seeking an energetic individual to teach PE, Art and be a classroom aid for the 2019/20 school year. The position is part-time and does not require a teaching license. If you are inter-ested, please call the school office or contact Janna Stonebraker at jstonebraker@stmaryrush.org. Applications are now being accepted for an Elementary Teaching Position at St. Mary School for the 2019/2020 school year. Please send your resume to jstonebraker@stmaryrush.org or call the school office.

Giving to the Church through your will is a good way to continue your support of the Church and its ministries beyond your lifetime. When your estate plan is prepared, consider including plans for a gift to the Church.

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD - Where did he go? Many times when we think of those who have died, we imagine escape from this world to a purely spiritual place. Jesus’ Ascension can leave us in a place of confusion. What happens to Jesus? And why does this matter to us? The Ascension has been confirmed in the Creed for two millennia. In Jesus’ Ascension, we’re invited to consider our own ultimate end. Regardless of death’s reality now, we believe in the resurrection of the body and the reunification of body and soul. One day, earth and heaven will meet perfectly and without end. We anticipate this “new heaven and new earth” at every Mass and throughout the beauty, truth, and love of the Church and her members. Today, celebrate a foreshadowing of the fullness we all await!

Congratulations to Emma Lux, recipient of the St. Mary School PTO scholarship! Emma will be attending Purdue, in the fall.

JUNE 2, 2019 * SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 3

Sunday Offerings May 26, 2019

The May 26, 2019 Sunday Offerings will be in the June 9 bulletin, due to early bulletin submission to the printer for the Memorial Day holiday. Preserving Our Heritage 6/23/19 $645,996.24

Mass Schedule: June 3 - 9

Monday No Mass Tuesday 6:30p.m. +Fred Pennington Wednesday 8:30a.m +JoAnn Herbert Thursday 8:30p.m. +Betty Spaeth Friday 8:30a.m. +Louis Childers Saturday 5:30p.m St. Mary Parish Sunday 7:30a.m +Dorine Rosfeld 10:00a.m. +Roger Cain Adoration - Friday, June 7 - 9:30a.m.-Noon

Thank you for your generosity to last week’s collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC spread the Gospel message and connect millions of people with Christ, here in the United States and around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link.

By simply registering your Kroger Plus card you can join in the giving to benefit St. Mary Catholic School and Preschool. It costs nothing to register. Kroger will give a percentage of what you spend to our school. To register your card, log on to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Our school number is XJ640. The bottom of your receipt will tell you if you are registered and donating to SMS. If you have any questions, call the school office or contact Susan Spaeth at 561-3124.

2019 TMIY Summer Session June 2 - August 11, St. Mary School

TMIY will be hosting an adult summer study session in 2019. Meeting time is Sunday mornings, 8:30 to 9:45a.m. in the school multipurpose room. The sessions are not limited to TMIY members only. Anyone 18 or over is welcome to attend. The Bible and the Sacraments is based on the work of world renowned theologian Dr. Scott Hahn. Presented by popular speaker and author Matthew Leonard, the deep mysteries and truths of the sacraments come alive in a whole new way. June 2 - Lesson One: Introduction to the Mysteries June 9 - Lesson Two: The Ritual of Family June 16 - Lesson Three: The Waters of Salvation

All artificial birth control works solely to destroy God’s gift of fertility and shows a less than total acceptance of your spouse. Therefore, we need to take the time to learn what God, in His wisdom, has provided a method of family planning that is moral and 98% effective. A Natural Family Plan-ning class will be held on Sunday, June 2nd, from 9a.m. to 12 Noon at St. Louis Parish, Batesville, in the Deanery Resource Center Building across from the church. There is a $40.00 fee for books and materials.

New Parishioners

Welcome to St. Mary Parish! You are invited to stop by the parish office and register to become a part of our

parish family.

Please welcome Justin and Larissa Wright, to St. Mary. Originally from New Mexico, they recently moved to Rushville to be closer to work, Justin as an engineer at Cummins

and Larissa as an academic advisor at Ball State. They enjoy gardening, wine/beer tasting, hiking, and exploring new places. Just works on engines and is currently restoring a ‘52 GMC truck. This young couple would like to make connections in their new home. Welcome Justin and Larissa!!

“Could you not spend one hour with me?” Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, June 7 from 9:30a.m. until noon. “In the sacred Host, He is present, the true treasure, always waiting for us.”

Staff Rev. James M. Brockmeier, Administrator frbrockmeier@stmaryrush.org Debbie Spaeth, Administrative Assistant dspaeth@stmaryrush.org Jill Kuntz, Administrator Religious Education jkuntz@stmaryrush.org Amaranta Kemple, Youth Group Coordinator akemple@stmaryrush.org Janna Stonebraker, Principal jstonebraker@stmaryrush.org Ashley Busald, School Secretary abusald@stmaryrush.org

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday......8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Friday………………….8:30a.m.-Noon

Our St. Mary Prayer Line Regenia Ripberger 765-561-1179 Lisa Wagoner 812-593-0790 - 765-663-2444

Parish Council - Chair: Shawn Adkins

Finance Council - Chair: Doug Krieger

School Commission - Chair:Theresa Alexander

Baptism Call the parish office for scheduling.

Reconciliation/Confession Saturday…4:30p.m.- 5:15p.m. Tuesday…...6:00p.m.6:25p.m.

Marriage

Engaged couples must meet with the Pastor to com-plete initial marriage paperwork at least 9 months before the anticipated wedding date and prior to making any other arrangements concerning the wedding.

Abortion Alternatives Birthline Mon.-Fri. 317-635-4808 Option Helpline 24/7 1-800-712-HELP

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)

Servers - June 8 & 9 Sat. 5:30p.m Emma Tressler & Nick Hoeing Sun. 7:30a.m. Bradley Krieger & Glen Harpring 10:00a.m. Will Cowan, Richard Barnes, Alexis Fenimore Lectors - June 8 & 9 Sat. 5:300p.m. John Blankman Sun. 7:30a.m. Allen Leising 10:00a.m. Mary Beth Burklow Extra-Ordinary Ministers - June 8 & 9

Sat. 5:30p.m. Shelly Bostic, Alan Niehoff, Tom Giesting Sun. 7:30a.m. Doug Krieger, Holly Bess, Jerry Rudolf 10:00a.m. Kevin & Debbie Banks, Denise Hoeing Ushers for June, 2019 Sat. 5:30p.m. Mike & Sherry Owen Sun. 7:30a.m. Paul & Matt Busald 10:00a.m. Dusty & Carrie Flannery

Ministers to the Sick: June 3 Linda Jenkins June 10 Janet Pike Money Counters: June 3 Rose Hoeing, Jane Niccum, Margie Liggett, Linda Shanahan Food Pantry Volunteers: June 5 Karen Hall, Steve Pavey, Debby Williams June 10 (Restock) Carmony Family, Marty Connerly June 12 Melanie Krieger, Julie Mahan, Marilyn Spilman

Ministry Schedules ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 512 North Perkins Street, Rushville, IN

Parish: 765-932-2588 † School: 765-932-3639 Emergency-Anointing of Sick: 765-268-0739

June Food Pantry Items Needed: Boxed Foods Questions can be directed to Kevin Banks or Annette Niehoff, co-chairs.

Giving is easy while you are away this summer. Download the Online Giving app on your mobile device, search for St. Mary Parish and begin giving. Your support during the summer months helps sus-tain our parish. Go to OLGapp.com and click on the app store.