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MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

SATURDAY MAR 21 5:30 PM CHARLES, PEARL & DALE KIESLER SUNDAY MAR 22 8:00AM PARISHONERS OF ST. MICHAEL’S 11:00AM JIM JONES ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TUESDAY MAR 24 8:00 AM ALL SOULS WEDNESDAY MAR 25 12:00 Noon ALLSOULS 7:00 PM JOE BROCKMAN THURSDAY MAR 26 8:00 AM ALL SOULS SATURDAY MAR 28 5:30 PM YVONNE, BILL, FRANKIE & ERIC CRAIG SUNDAY MAR 29 8:00 AM PARISHONERS OF ST. MICHAEL’S 11:00AM EUNICE CARRUBA

REGULAR WEEKEND MASSES - ST. BERNARD: Sat. 4:00 PM Sun. 9:30 AM ST. JOSEPH MARENGO: Sun. 9:15 AM INCLEMENT WEATHER: If North Harrison Schools are on a 2 hour delay or cancelled there will be NO Morning Mass. ______

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERS “ Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, Winsome Lenfert, Jerry Light, the there also will my servant be.” In today’s Gospel, Jesus Family of Taylor Eubanks, Missy speaks about death. He gives the analogy of the grain of wheat that must fall to the ground and die in order to Mattingly, Gunner Shepard, Anna produce much fruit. Later, he speaks about how he will be Kaelin & Family, Kenny Jacobi, Irma “lifted up from the earth,” making reference to his Barnard, Michael A. Bennett, Angela crucifixion. He says that the fruit of this will be that he will Runkel, Gwen Goss “draw everyone” to himself. Jesus is telling us that death yields a greater good, Prayer List Update – The prayer list has been updated. that it produces fruit. So, when he insists that we must Anyone added to the prayer list will be removed after 2 follow him, we can take courage. Yes, following Jesus weeks unless otherwise stated. Please notify the office if means accompanying him all the way to the cross. It anyone needs added. means that we too are called to carry our own cross and die to ourselves: “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life Please remember in your prayers our Military Members in this world will and their Families. preserve it for eternal CPO Jonathan Akers –Okinawa, Japan life.” But this death Danny Baker – The States leads to a greater SRA Benjamin M. Fouts – Florida kind of life. When we Chris Ethridge – the States stay connected to Bobby Ethridge – the States Jesus through thick Tyler Hall – the States and thin, we receive Ryan Kays – the States eternal life in the end! Eric Kays - the States Jesus says, “The Major Scott Schroeder – Louisiana Father will honor Zachary Shinkle – Missouri whoever serves me.” Matt Train –Hill AFB, Utah The season of Lent is designed not only to help us reflect a bit more WEEKLY COLLECTION INFO: deeply on the sufferings and death of Christ, but also to Fiscal Year: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 prepare us for the glory that follows. The joy of Easter and Weekly collection needed to make budget $ 7,135.00 the triumph of the Resurrection are all the more powerful precisely because they emerge out of the darkest, most Weekly collections for 03/15/2015 $ 5,309.70 “hopeless” of situations. When we cling to Jesus even Total collection as of 03/15/2015 $277,949.58 through these kinds of circumstances in our own lives— Cumulative (-) in collections whether they be sickness, unemployment, conflict, or For week 37 of the fiscal year $ +13,954.58 disappointment—we are those servants that Jesus spoke Children and Youth $ 5.00 of, the ones who go where Jesus goes, even when the going gets tough. But let us remember, as we march through Lent, that this journey will bear much fruit. Fifth Sunday of LENT nd March 22 , 2015 My Dear Parish Family, Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 As we gather to celebrate Mass Saturday and Sunday as family and friends, let us try and keep a prayerful focus with quiet before Mass while in the main body of the Church. May God bless you and those you love. --Fr. Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk Joe 1:26-38 CARD PARTY The Card Party is quickly approaching. The Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59 Service Ministry is in need of gifts with a minimum value of $8 Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 and up. Also if you would like to give a gift of $35 or more that will Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56 be one of their special gifts. The Service Ministry is also in need of pies or cakes for dessert for the evening of the card party. This Next Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50: is your opportunity to help!

CARD PARTY Lic# 136630 this week’s sponsor. . . The Card Party is Wednesday, April 29 th . The Doors open at 6 PM and the Card Party begins at 6:30 PM. If anyone could help set up Monday, April 27th at 6:00 PM and/or help tear down on Wednesday April 29th, it would be greatly appreciated!

LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE: March 28th & 29th Sat. 5:30 PM St. Michael’s Respect Life Committee EM: Jim, Carol, Leonard, Nadine, Jesse (find us on Facebook as St. Michael‘s Proudly Pro-Life) L: Sharon, Cherie Do you reject Satan? And all his empty promises? S: Bob & Vickie --Sacramentary, Renewal of Baptismal Promises SVRS: Olivia & Katie Wise Lent is a time to pray for the catechumens of he U: Wayne, Jerome, James, Syl Church who are preparing to be baptized at the Easter M: Organ/Cantor~ Liz, Kathy, Vickie, Geralyn Vigil. The rest of us will renew our Baptismal Promises. In Sun. 8:00 AM these vows, we reject the empty promises of the devil. One EM: Rose, Marlene, Derrick, Cindy, Katy of those empty promises is abortion. L: Katy, Tina Thank You, Lord, for the power of baptism in my S: life by which I am able to affirm life each day against the SVRS: Julia & Adriana power of death! Amen. U: Robert, Gary, Gordon, Theresa -Pro-life Reflections for Every Day M: Trio ~ Tim, Will, Susan Sun. 11:00 AM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller EM: Marty, Jerry, Kim, Pam, Lisa Lane, New Albany is hosting its annual Spring Prayer L: Frank, Karen K Breakfast (for those experiencing loss or grief) on S: Kim & Jerry Saturday, April 11 from 9 – 11 am in Wagner Hall (Church SVRS: Reece & Megan Basement). Denise Taylor, inspirational speaker and U: Tom, Sally, Bernie, Jason author of two books – Heavenly Birth and You’re invited M: All Musicians will give the talk. This event is free. Please ESVP Tom Rehearsal for Holy Saturday, @ 7:00 pm Yost at 812-945-2374 by April 8th. THE WEEK AHEAD: St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities in New Albany has SUN: two available positions with their Supported Living MON: Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Program (SLP) that works with high functioning developmentally delayed adults. Quilting 9 am – 2 pm (LL church) TUE: 1) Program Director – oversee/manage the program; Priest, Prophet and King 7:00 pm supervise and assist the SLP Supervisors and WED: Senior Gathering 12:00 noon clients. Full time with benefits. THUR: Jr. High Spring Daze 9:30 am 2) Supervisor – dedicated, caring, and self-motivated FISH FRY Set-up 6:00 pm, individual to work in client’s home providing RCIA 7 pm support with various daily living activities. Hours FRI: FISH FRY 4:30 PM/Stations of Cross 7 pm include some nights and weekend hours; hours will range from 20 -25 hours a week. SAT: Details email Leslea Townsend-Cronin at SUN: [email protected] or Readings for the Week Ahead http://www.stecharities.org/ Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11 AFTER PROM: The North Harrison AFTER PROM Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 was such a success (thanks to our donors) providing a safe and fun environment for the student. The games, food and prizes were the biggest hit and we plan on an even larger crowd this year!! Donations given are Lenten Fish Fry – Our Youth will host our last Fish Fry this extremely appreciated. If you are interested in helping out the th students, contact Friday, March 27 , 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. The buffet will Kim Bodenbender at 812-366-3646 for full details. include: hand breaded Fried Fish, Baked Fish, Shrimp, Cheese Pizza, Hushpuppies and great sides! The cost is New Singers welcome: St. Michael’s Music Ministry is $9.00 for adults and $4.50 for children 11 and under. All always open to new members. If you are interested in you can eat is for dine in only. Carry outs will be available. joining the choir , please join us for the rehearsals or just All proceeds from our Fish Fries will go to help send our join in at Mass time. Rehearsals for Holy Week will begin March 24th, @ 7:00 p.m. in youth to our summer mission trips in Appalachia and our the Church, Faith in Action Service week as well as the National Faith Formation Office Catholic Youth Conference this fall. Join us and help us Hours are: St. spread the word! For the last fish fry Mr. Derrick Roll and Michael Church - Monday - Mr. Zoren Parker will sing for us at 6:15 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 1:30 – 5:00 Easter Egg Hunt – We will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for p.m. and St. Bernard children age Pre-School – Grade 5 of St. Bernard and St. Church – Fridays 9:30 a.m. Michael Churches on Holy Saturday, April 4th at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at St. Bernard in Frenchtown. We will have the Easter Egg hunt and then all are invited to join us for a hot dog and Faith Formation News: snacks. Join us! Parishioners: If you would like to donate

Upcoming Faith Formation Classes: candy for our Easter Egg Hunt that would fit in a plastic March 22 No Classes – Spring Break egg please leave it in the narthex of the Church by March March 29 FF Classes - Grades Pre-School – Grade 12 29th. Thanks! April 5 No Classes – Easter Sunday April 12 FF Classes – Grades Pre-School – Grade 12 5K Race Committee Meeting – We will have a 5K Race Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00 p.m. in Rosary Club – The rosary club will meet each Sunday the Faith Formation Center. that we have Faith Formation Classes, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. in the Faith Formation Center. We invite children (2nd grade Men’s Group – We invite all men of the parish to gather and up), youth, and adults to join us in making rosaries that th will be sent to overseas missions. Join us for this fun time with us on this Sunday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. We will as we help others to pray! continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Join us!

Monday Morning Bible Study – The Story First Communion Retreat Day – We ask that all our First of Salvation History - Our Monday Communion families put our retreat day on your calendar th Morning Bible Study will meet this – Saturday, April 18 , 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 23rd at 9:30 a.m. when we continue our study of Salvation History Youth Ministry News: (Luke 2-4). All adults are welcome to join Rev Bernard Koopman Memorial Scholarship is open us anytime! to any high school senior from St. Michael Church. It is an award of $500.00 for the first year of college and Priest, Prophet, and King Series – All are invited to join renewable for $250.00 each year thereafter for a total gift us for this series on Jesus as priest, prophet, and King. of $1250.00. Scholarship application forms are available in the Faith Formation Office. The deadline to submit This week we will study the lesson on “Ordering the th Kingdom.” We will meet this week at St. Bernard in applications is May 4 at 5:00 p.m. Frenchtown on Monday, March 23rd and at St. Michael in Bradford on Tuesday, March 24th. All sessions will be 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome to join us Jr High Spring Days – All youth in grades 6-8 are invited to anytime! join us for a day of service on Thursday, March 26th. We will gather at 9:30 a.m. and will do service work around Senior Gathering – Our next senior gathering will be on St. Michael’s grounds. After lunch we will go and see a this Wednesday, March 25th. We will gather for Mass at movie at the Corydon Cinemas. Participants should plan noon and then all are invited to bring something to share on bringing money for lunch at Culver’s and $5.00 for the for lunch. Our featured lunch item for March will be movie. You can bring additional money for concessions Beans and Cornbread. the movie if you like. The deadline to sign up is March 22nd. 8th Grade Retreat #Cool2BCatholic will be held April 10th not want to miss this life changing event! The cost is – 11th at Mount St. Francis Retreat Center. This is a great estimated at $500.00 per person, however your cost is opportunity to jump start your involvement in high school $150.00 if you work the fish fries and other upcoming ministry. As you make the transition from middle school fundraisers. The deadline to register is July 1st. Since we to high school, this retreat helps you discern how family, believe that NCYC is a pilgrimage we will have gatherings school, friends, and your faith all come together. The cost on August 30th, September 20th, October 18th, November is $95.00, however financial aid is available if this would 1st and December 13th to help prepare us for the help your family. Registration and payment are due by conference and help celebrate it after it is over. March 27th. Registration brochures are available in the Registration materials are available in the Faith Formation Faith Formation Office. Office.

Deanery Youth Mass – all High School youth are invited to Young Adult News: come to St. Mary of the Knobs Parish in Floyds Knobs on College Spring Break Day of Service will be on March 26th. Sunday, April 19th for an evening of fun and fellowship. Join Catholic college students for a Day of Service during Mass begins at 6:00pm and following Mass they will hold your spring break! We will spend time serving with several the famous Knobs Olympics! local groups and agencies. Mark your calendars for this event! Contact [email protected] for more Cross-Cultural Leadership Forum (CCLF) Applications for information. 2015-2016- CCLF is a group of youth from any cultural background who are willing to participate in a year of Theology on Tap - is an informal gathering for young multicultural and leadership formation. We gather adults 22-39 to share and discuss issue of life and faith. monthly, go on a mission trip and serve as leaders in our Our Easter Series will be “Isms” – What do Catholics community! If you would like to apply for next year, believe. Thursday nights during Easter beginning at please contact the Faith Formation Office. The deadline 6:30pm at the Fireside Bar & Grill in Sellersburg. Our first to apply is Friday May 1st. session will be "Franciscanism – the Saint & the Pope" with Bro. Bob Baxter on April 9th! Faith in Action is a week-long service opportunity on June 18th – 21st, and is open to any youth currently in grades 8- College Appalachian Wolfe Pack Spring Mission Trip – 12. Each day participants will do service work in Harrison, All college age young adults are invited to attend this th th Floyd, and Clark counties. They will also live simply in mission trip in Campton, Kentucky on May 14 – 17 that provides a hands on experience of reaching out to the community at Mount St. Francis. The cost is $245.00, community in one of the region’s poorest areas. We work however if you work the fish fries your only cost will be on a variety of projects with those who may be less the $100.00 deposit. Registration brochures are available fortunate, with respect for their dignity and we will watch in the Faith Formation Office and the deadline to submit th for the lessons they have to teach us. The cost is $150.00 your deposit is April 30 . and the registration deadline is April 17th. Registration brochures are available in the Faith Formation Office. Appalachian Wolfe Pack Mission Trip to Campton, Kentucky will be July 8th 12th, and is open to any youth Question of the Week for the 5th Sunday of Lent: currently in grades 10-12. Each day we will do service Question for Children: Name one thing you can do or stop work in and around the town of Campton. We will live doing that will help you have a better friendship with simply in community and work with the Sisters at Good Jesus. Shepherd Parish. There will also be time to learn about Question for Youth: Sometimes one thing needs to die in the Appalachian culture. The cost is 325.00, however if order for something new to be born. When have you you work the fish fries your only cost will be the $100.00 experienced this in your own life? What do you need to let deposit. Registration brochures are available in the Faith go of now for something new to grow? Formation Office and the deadline to submit your deposit Question for Adults: Name one area in your life that you is April 30th while spots last. need to let go of, to die to, in order to rise with new life.

National Catholic Youth Conference – NCYC will be held in Indianapolis this November 19 – 22, 2015 and is open to anyone currently in grades 8-11. NCYC is an amazing conference for Catholic High School Youth that attracts youth from all over the country. There will be keynote talks by national speakers, concerts, break-out sessions, amazing prayers. Mass, and a huge thematic park! You do