Monday8:00—4:00Tuesday8:00—4:00

Wednesday8:00—4:00Thursday8:00—4:00 Friday8:00—4:00

MassTimes Office Hours: St. Joseph (Parish Central Office)

Reconciliationis30minutesbeforeMassWed.5pm,Sat.4pm,Sun.10:30am

Pastor:Fr.CrispineAdongo—cadongo@evdio.orgDeacon:JimWoebkenberg—jwoebkenberg@evdio.org BusinessMgr.SJ:DevinCarpenter—dcarpenter@evdio.orgAdmin./HispanicMinistry:AnaPerez—aperez@evdio.org

Admin./YouthMinisterMarkBerghoff—mberghoff@evdio.orgCRE@MHC:MarilynSatkamp—msatkamp@evdio.org CRE@SJ:StephanieWollenmann—swollenmann@evdio.org

St.Joseph(CentralOf ice) Mary,HelpofChristians St.NicholasP.O.Box684 6827E.CR1930N P.O.Box351Dale,IN47523-0684 Dale,IN47523 SantaClausIN47579-0351Phone937-2200 Phone937-4326 Phone937-2385email:stjoedale@evdio.orgemail:maryhelp@evdio.orgemail:stjoedale@evdio.org

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NODAILYMASSTHISWEEKTuesday:7:30a.m.St.Nicholas6:00p.m.St.Joseph(Spanish)

Wednesday:5:30p.m.St.Joseph

Thursday:7:30a.m.MaryHelpofChristians

Friday:7:30a.m.St.Nicholas

Saturday:4:30p.m.St.Nicholas

Sunday:7:00a.m.MaryHelpofChristians9:00a.m.St.Joseph11:00a.m.(Spanish/Espanol)St.Joseph

St. Francis of Assisi Parish

WelcometoSt.FrancisofAssisiParish!Wewanttoextendourheartstoyouandyourfamily.Ifyouwouldliketojoinourparish,orifsomeoneisill,inthehospital,homeboundorifyouhaveanyotherconcerns,pleasedroptheinformationintothecollectionbasketatchurch,phone,orstopbytheof iceatSt.JosephsothatwecanministertoyouasaChristianParishFamily.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are the salt of the earth. Each and every one of us is called to add a taste in life to others. As salt of the earth, our deeds must always lead others to Christ or else we are like flavorless salt. Last Sunday on the feast day of the Presentation of the Lord, we blessed the candle that we use as a reminder that we are the light of the world and that we need to constantly shine for others to see. Light is an important image in our readings to-day. True disciples of Jesus witness to others and help illumi-nate their way to God.

This weekend, we are happy to have with us our bishop Joseph Siegel giving the sacrament of confirmation to our 24 children. We thank the teachers, parents, guardians and those who have help nurture their faith and help them to witness this day. What a wonderful testimony of their faith. We continue to support them and pray for them for the strength of the Holy Spirit that they may grow stronger in their faith and defend it.

I am always overjoyed in moments like these when I see the church growing. Join me in praying for these our children as they mark this important occasion in their lives. May the Holy spirit descend upon them with strength and power from above now and forever.

I remain your brother in Christ,

Fr. Crispine Adongo

Sunday, February 9

Confirmation Mass 9:00am SJ

Encounter, 5:00pm SN LL

Monday, February 10

4-H Meeting 6:00 - 7:30pm MHC

Tuesday, February 11

ESL Classes SJ PC

Knights Of Columbus Meeting 6:00pm SN LL

NO DAILY MASSES

Wednesday, February 12

Faith Formation

Men's Ecumenical Breakfast @ Jenk's

6:15 - 8:45 am

NO DAILY MASS

Thursday, February 13

Resisting Happiness Book Study

8:00 am at Mary Help of Christians

ESL Classes SJ PC

2nd Thursday Group 9:00am - 12:00pm SJ PC

NO DAILY MASS

Friday, February 14

Happy Valentines Day

NO DAILY MASS

Saturday, February 15

St Meinrad Sunday

KofC Soup Dinner SN LL 5:00pm

Sunday, February 16

St Meinrad Sunday

ThisWeek:

VOCATIONS PRAYER CALENDAR Pray daily for an increase in vocations to the priest-

hood. Pray for the priests and seminarians of our dio-cese. Give thanks for their vocations.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — If you share your food with the hungry, provide housing for the homeless, then light shall break forth upon you (Isaiah 58:7-10). Psalm — The just man is a light in the darkness to the up-right (Psalm 112). Second Reading — My message to you, says Paul, was the proclamation of Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). Gospel — You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world. In your good deeds your light shines before others, leading them to glorify God (Matthew 5:13-16).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day Monday: St. Scholastica Tuesday: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick Wednesday: Lincoln’s Birthday Friday: St. Cyril and Methodius; Valentine’s Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests,

bless all priests with the strength and wisdom to follow God’s will.

There will be no longer be adoration offered on the first Friday of each month at St. Nicholas.

These names will be listed in the bulletin 4 times. If you need continued prayers, please call the office

812-937-2200.

Barbara Schaefer Mario Jr. Rodriguez

MinisterSchedule

MassIntentions

StewardshipofTreasureJanuary26th

Sunday EnvelopeS $ 7,045.00 Loose Cash/Checks $ 858.00 Total $ 7,903 Budget amount needed $10,000.00 YTD Actual: $ 284,959.87 YTD Budget: $ 300,000.00 (30 Sundays) YTD Behind: $ (15,040.13) Buildings & Grounds $ 45.00 St. Vincent De Paul $ 15.00 NSCAC $ 100.00 St. Pierre $ 500.00 Total Deposit $ 8,563.00

Number of Envelopes Used: 153 (out of 373) Amount Given # Envelopes $ Amount

$1-$5 8 $39.00 $5.01-$10 16 $159.00 $10.01-$20 44 $857.00 $20.01-$30 20 $550.00 $30.01-$40 15 $565.00 $40.01-$50 15 $740.00 $50.01-$60 5 $295.00 $60.01-$70 0 $0 $70.01-$80 2 $155.00 $80.01-$90 0 $0 $90.01-$100 14 $1,400.00 $100.01 + 14 $3,300.00

St. Nicholas — February 15th — 4:30 p.m. GR LaVerne Grundhoefer, Mary Elllen Morgan, Sissy Koch SE Landon & Madeline Schaefer LE Joannie Cassell, Melissa Ward CL NO CLOW US John Benne , Bob Grundhoefer 2 Volunteers GB Schaefer Family EM Lori & Terry Tischendorf, Jack Tuinier, Firmina Young 2 Volunteers Sacristan Sissy Koch Mary, Help of Chris ans — February 16th —7:00 a.m. GR Doris Gries, David Kern SE Dylan Gries, Kyla & Caleb Hochgesang, Ashley Tapley LE Stephanie Dilger, Karen Hildenbrand CL Marilyn Satkamp US Jeff Dilger, Lori & Danny Gogel, Brian Hanselman GB Volunteers EM Leslie Begle, Samantha Gries, Ryan & Kim Hochgesang 2 Volunteers Rosary Dana Dilger St. Joseph — February 16th — 9:00 a.m. GR Marilyn Harper, Ed Lu erman, Esther Lu erman, Pa y Stutsman SE Max & Sam E enne, Isaiah Evans LE Ridy Schaefer, Jennifer Wahl CL Cassie & Savannah US Joe Gonzales, John Payne, Mark & Ron Schaefer EM Marsha Cooper, Angie & Eric Evans, Mary Lou Gonzales, Mary Jane Klee, Phyllis Schaefer GB Volunteers Sacristan Tanya Eger

Sat. Feb. 8, 4:30pm (SN) Leah Lubbehusen, Jack Hauser Sun. Feb. 9, 7:00am (MHC) Joanne Lehr, James and Mary Brockman Sun. Feb. 9, 9:00am (SJ) Bernie Stallman Sun. Feb. 9, 11:00am (SJ) SFA Parish Tue. Feb. 11, 7:30 am (SN) NO MASS Wed. Feb. 12, 5:30pm (SJ) NO MASS Thur. Feb. 13, 7:30am (MHC) NO MASS Fri. Feb 14, 7:30am (SN) NO MASS Sat. Feb. 15, 4:30pm (SN) Jack Snyder, Earl Joe Meyer Sun. Feb. 16, 7:00am (MHC) Renola Cecil, Bob & Toni Gogel Sun. Feb. 16, 9:00am (SJ) Heather Snyder, Robert Wahl Sun. Feb. 16, 11:00am (SJ) SFA Parish

When there is a funeral, the weekday Mass will be can-celled for that day. Please call the office to reschedule your

Mass inten on.

TithingBreakdown

MassAttendanceJan. 25-26 2020 Jan. 26-27 2019

4:30pm: 199 4:30pm: 154 7:00am: 134 7:00am: 154 9:00am: 210 9:00am: 212 11:00am: 121 11:00am: 140

CPC Update Goal: $134,606 Pledged: $108,585 (82%) Need: $28,291.00 Participation: 48%

Community News

Dinner For Eight DINNER FOR EIGHT is returning March 14 &

April18! Participation forms will be

available at all churches Feb. 15 ALL ADULT

parishioners are WELCOME to join in these

evenings of fellowship and fun!

SFA Country Breakfast!!

St. Francis of Assisi Ladies Sodality are having

a Country Breakfast Sunday February 23, St.Joseph Parish Center 7:30 to 11:00am.

A delicious menu is planned: Grilled Whole Hog

Pork Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Homemade cinnamon rolls, and muffins, and drinks are included.

Please come join the delicious breakfast and support the fantastic ladies of

St. Francis of Assisi.

Donate By Using Amazon?!?

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St. Francis of Assisi Welcome Women’s Retreat

Mary, Help of Christians Church (NO COST)

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Starts 7:45am (CST)

Sunday, March 8, 2020 Ends 2:00pm (CST)

To Register: Sherry Etienne

Email: theetiennes@gmail.com

Call or Text: 812-661-9118

Mark Your Calendars!!! Parish Mission

March 15th, 16th, and 17th Father Denis Robinson OSB

St. Nicholas Church 6:00pm

SFA BAPTISM PREPARATION Parents that are planning on

baptizing their children, please contact Fr. Crispine at the Central Office in Dale at (812) 937-2200.

Dear St. Francis of Assisi Parish,

THANK YOU!! For your generosity to the

North Spencer Community Action Center in

2019 it was greatly appreciated. Thank You

for blessing this community.

Love,

Theresa NSCAC Director

Dear Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Thank you for the use of your beautiful church for Leah’s visitation and funeral. I cannot express my appreciation enough for how you welcomed all of my family in with open arms! You had parishioners come in to help usher such a large crowd at the vis-itation. Also the meal that was served was delicious and was able to feed such a large crowd. Thanks Again, Luke & Lexi Lubhehusen & Family

Youth Ministry Can Smash Service Hour and Fundraiser

Come join for a time of smashing and recycling

cans to help raise money for SFA Youth Ministry Summer Programs. We ill also rake the grounds

around the Parish Center.

Wednesday February 12th 4:30 –6:00pm Meet by St. Joseph’s Office & Church

Pizza will be provided for volunteers Those attending faith formation will walk down

together following dinner

Evansville Cursillo 4th day

The New Palanca Chapel for future Cursillo Retreats will be located at Holy Rosary Parish, 1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715, in their new Na vity Chapel. As you know, the Palanca Chapel is open for Eucharis c Adora on from 2 p.m. through 7 p.m. local me each Saturday of a Cursillo Retreat weekend, both English and Spanish. Vol-unteers are now needed for Saturday Feb. 22, the weekend of Men’s Cursillo # 93.

Please contact Mike Rennie to schedule a me to pray in the Palanca Chapel. His preferred contact method is through E-mail at renniemike22@yahoo.com. He can also be reached by text at (812) 671-4042

God bless you for your con nued prayer support of the Cursillo Movement! Mike Rennie (Cursillo #81)

St Francis of Assisi Parish 123700

Main Contact: Devin Carpenter Phone Number: 812-937-2200

Special Instructions

475 Copies needed by Thursday

God Bless!