P.O. BOX 98 • 3027 PEARL ST. • OLDENBURG, IN 47036 Fr. Carl’s Thoughts & Reflections Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 22, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all of our lives in one way or another. I hesitate to give more recommendations or instructions, for fear that the situation may change before you see these thoughts and reflections. At this point on March 17, the Archbishop has dispensed us from the obligation of Sunday Mass, and all Sunday and weekday Masses have been suspended until further notice. Our religious education programs are suspended for as long as the schools are closed. Try not to touch your face, stay home if you are sick, practice frequent handwashing, cough into a tissue or your sleeve, and maintain a healthy distance from others. The Archbishop did ask that we cancel any funeral lunch- eons. We do not have the capacity to live-stream our services, but are looking into what would be required to do so. Televised Masses are available on EWTN, and are live-streamed at archindy.org, and catholiccincinnati.org. Our March 24 parish Penance Service is also canceled. Our offices continue to be open. Our bulletins and other information are available on our website and facebook. We still have bills to pay, so we are accepting your Sunday offerings by mail, or you can drop them off at the office, or use the mail slot in our front door. Private prayer, Rosary, and Stations of the Cross are highly recommended, plus private reading and meditating on the Scriptures for weekend Masses. Our Scriptures this week emphasize God’s power working through his people. Samuel anoints David as king, after considering all the other sons of Jesse, some of whom appeared very qualified. St. Paul reminds the Ephesians that they were once in darkness, but are now children of the light because of their faith in Jesus. In St. John’s lengthy Gospel, Jesus heals the blind man on the Sabbath, using mud and the water of the pool of Siloam, much to the consternation of the Pharisees. Jesus compliments the man for his faith and proclaims, “I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see might see, and those who do see might become blind.” Do we really see, or are we also blind, and just think we see? Please try to see this Lent as a time of special penance and vigilance, following the best practices to keep safe and healthy. We are all called to learn from this experience, and to look within ourselves at our priorities and values, and hopefully align them with the example of Jesus. Try to reach out and be aware of the needs of others, and our call to be generous in helping particularly the poor and elderly among us. May God’s grace strengthen us during these trying times. Visits to hospitals and nursing homes are restricted, but keep in touch with loved ones by phone or email, especially the elderly and those living alone. Have a Blessed & Healthy Fourth Week of Lent. Fr. Carl The 2019-2020 Holy Family Religious HOLY FAMILY PARISH OFFICE Education Program for PreK - 8th Grade Phone: 812-934-3013 Fax: 812-933-0728 March 22 NO Preschool/Kindergarten Religious Ed SPRING BREAK March 25 NO Rel. Ed. Grades 1-8 SPRING BREAK STAFF March 29 NO Preschool/Kindergarten Religious Ed SPRING BREAK April 1 Rel. Ed. Grades 1-8 6:30pm-7:30pm Carl Langenderfer, OFM Pastor April 5 Preschool/Kindergarten Religious Ed 9:45am-11am [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Business Manager Next session March 26 @ 7pm inin the Janie Obermeyer Rectory Library For more info call Fr. Carl at [email protected]
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the Corona Virus pandemic we have Julia Heidlage, CRE decided to follow the advice of the [email protected] leaders of our faith, state and country to help prevent the spread of the virus by practicing social distancing. They have Friars in Residence at Holy Family requested unnecessary social gathering to be Fr. Mike Chowning, Fr. Joe Nelson, put on hold for the foreseeable future. Although we believe gath- Fr. Bob Weakley, Fr. Humbert Moster & Fr. Neri Greskoviak ering to learn about our Lord is necessary we do not want to risk the health of anyone in our group and our community. Therefore, WEB SITE we are going to postpone our class on pray for the time being.
Please take what we have learned in the first two classes and www.holyfamilychurcholdenburgin.com use it now. Our world, our nation, our community can all use the hand of God right now. Pray for those who FACE BOOK cannot work, but need to. Pray for those who have been https://www.facebook.com/HolyFamilyChurch.Oldenburg.IN/ struck with the virus to ask for God's healing. Pray for our doctors, nurses, service men and women, pray for MASS SCHEDULE first responders, police, and firefighters. Weekend - Saturday at 5:30 pm & Sunday at 8 am & 10 am We all need to just PRAY!!!!!!! Weekday - Monday-Friday at 8:00 am Holy Day - 8am & 7pm Masses If you are planning a wedding, contact Fr. Carl Langenderfer AT LEAST 6 MONTHS prior to your chosen SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION date to set up a meeting to discuss your special day. Saturdays from 4:30pm - 5pm FRIARY SCHEDULE BAPTISM CLASSES If you are expecting your FIRST Phone the Friary for an appointment. CHILD and plan to have it Baptized at Holy Family Church, you are required to attend a Baptism Class. They are offered on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (April 21) at the former Resource Center in Batesville; 18 St. Louis Place at 7:00pm. There is NO CHARGE for this 45 min. class but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. Register w/Michelle at 812-934-3204 Southeastern Insurance #2 Chaffee Turf Service, Inc., - Kyle Chaffee LET US HELP YOU…Do Batesville Dental ~ Bradley P. Broughton, DDS you have a family member, friend, or a Raver Ready Mix ~ Raver Pre-Cast & Supply neighbor that may enjoy a visit occasionally? Arch Design Window, Door Co. ~ Greg Zeigler We may be able to help with small errands Gehring Inc. ~ Whirlpool, Carrier, ClimateMaster and trips to doctor appointments. We have a Tudor Square Realty ~ Tricia Williamson, Sales group of volunteers that would like to help. Premier Energy ~ Propane & Liquid Fuels Contact the parish office or call Barb Luff at 812 934 4671 . Law Office of Brenda Wilhelm-Waggoner & Melinda Bundy Saturday, March 21 Here is some food for thought 5:30pm † Deceased Members of the Knights excerpted from www.crosswalk.com of St. John Commandery #220 that will help us as we journey through Sunday, March 22 our current state of affairs. Have Faith 8:00 am Members of the Parish and Trust in the Lord…. 10:00 am † George Meyer Fear is an invitation to trust Monday, March 23 the Lord Isaiah. 41:10 8:00 am Debbie - Better Health Take your worries to the Lord Tuesday, March 24 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose 8:00 am † Bertha Brames thoughts are fixed on you! - Isaiah 26:3 NLT Wednesday, March 25 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord 8:00 am † Fran Enneking is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? - Psalm 27:1 Thursday, March 26 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In 8:00am † Doris ‘Toodie’ Foley this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the Friday, March 27 world.” - John 16:33 8:00am † Carl Grieshop Believe God hears your prayers Saturday, March 28 You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” 5:30pm † Cletus Tekulve - Lamentations 3:57 Sunday, March 29 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own 8:00 am Members of the Parish understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make 10:00 am † Sam Schoetmer your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6 Our priests will be celebrating Mass privately for the good of Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the the People of God, the Church & the intentions of the day. shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him - Psalm 91:1-2 READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2020 Pray with Expectancy and Anticipation Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/ But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b [2a]/ wind. - James 1:6 Jn 4:43-54 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16 what we do not see. - Hebrews 11:1 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among Ps 11 [8a and 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” - Psalm 46:10 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47 Remain Wise and Discerning Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 [19a]/ Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 get guidance.- Proverbs 1:5 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 [2a]/Jn 7:40-53 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/ generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 - James 1:5 Allow the Lord to speak to you through his Word. Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what These weekly selections are chosen to help us to grow closer to the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed the Lord during this Lenten season. by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. - Romans 8:5-6
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