December 2018 Vol 13 Issue 7 Around the Parish St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church In service of our Lord in Shelby County since 1837 4218 E Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176 Sr. Joan Miller PLC 317-398-4028 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God is love. Love is my true identity. Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name.” ~Thomas Merton FACES IN THE NEWS Mike Runnebohm was recently pictured presenting an original photo by a local artist to Kazutoshi Kumura and Yoya Fukuda of Kimura AMLEP?RSJ?RGMLQ8žžž Foundry Company at the celebration of the RfcžJ_bwžKmf_uiqž`_qicr`_jjžrc_kžgqžf_tglež opening of the company's Shelbyville facility _lžmsrqr_lbgležqc_qml0žRf_liqžrmžrfcžf_pbžumpiž completed by Runnebohm Construction. mdž_jjžrfcžj_bgcqžglajsbgležmspžmulžJ_spwlž Susie Veerkamp was recently pictured wearing Rfmk_q0žžAmlrglscbžQsaacqq00žžž her chef's hat, in her capacity as guest contributor ž to Kris Meltzer's column focusing on advice for @CJ?RCBžAMLEP?RSJ?RGMLQ8ž Thanksgiving and holiday entertaining. HmcžJsv*žep_lbqmlžmdžK_vž$žH_lžJsvžufmž Barb Kinser and her quilting friends were recently os_jgdgcbždmpžrfcžqckg+qr_rcžrp_aižamkncrgrgmlžglž pictured in the Shelbyville News along with some of the 60 patriotic quilts they crafted for local Marm`cpž_lbžf_bž_žqrpmležqfmugležglžrfcž veterans. Their goal is to provide a quilt for every Qfcj`wtgjjcžamkncrgrgml,ž Veteran living in a Shelby County Nursing Home. ž ?sqrglžNcppwž_lbžrfcžQfcj`wtgjjcžFgefžQafmmjž rcllgqžrc_kžclhmwcbž_žemmbžqc_qml,žžRfcwžucpcž _`jcžrmžpcnc_rž_qžQcargml_jžAf_kngmlqž_lbž amkncrcbžglžrfcžPcegml_jžamkncrgrgmlž_ržAclrcpž Epmtc,žž cd ž I_rgcžIsflž$žJ_spwlžRfmk_qžamlrpg`srcbžrmž HONOR ROLL rfcžqsaacqqžmdžrfcžU_jbpmlžJ_bgcqžTmjjcw`_jjž ETHAN APSLEY GRACE FISCHER rc_kž_lbžn_prgagn_rcbžglžrfcžQfcj`wžAmslrwž Rmspl_kclrž AUSTIN PERRY CHARLES RIFE ž ba SAINT OF THE MONTH: OLDENBURG CONVENT TOUR: St. Peter Fourier was born in This year the Sisters of St. Francis Lorraine, France on November 30, will again open their home to you. 1565. At age fifteen his father sent The Annual Tour of the Convent him to the university run by the Jesuits. After graduation he will be Thursday December 27 from opened a school in his home. His true calling to the religious life led 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The tour him to enter the service of God. At the age of twenty he joined the includes beautiful decorated trees, Canon Regular of St. Augustine. He was ordained in 1589 and was dozens of Creches from around the known for his great humility. His humility and outstanding memory world, concert in the chapel and a served him well and he was assigned the position of Vicar of the abbey parish. Peter recognized the need for reform but his variety of home baked goodies in attempts met with little success. In 1597 he accepted assignment to the dining room. Hospitality the parish in Mattaincourt because it was the most challenging. He abounds at this annual event. spent much time in prayer and was an example of the simplicity of Make this the year you attend! the monastic life to his parishioners. He served the needy with Invite family and friends to join you material and spiritual needs alike. He made the free education of all children his first priority. and share the blessings of His initial attempt to attract young men met with little success. After Christmas! recruiting the help of several women he opened a free school for girls in 1598. These young ladies were trained for a variety of positions. He mandated that both wealth and poor children alike be educated at no cost. In 1616 the order of Canonesses Regular of St. Augustine was granted Papal approval. In 1622 Peter was again asked to tackle the problems of lack of discipline and reform of his Congregation. By 1629, the fruits of his labor bore fruit as a new order. The Congregation of Our Savior and was elected Superior General in 1632. After some conflict with both the political and religious authorities he chose to spend the last years of his life as chaplain of a convent. He also continued to teach in the local free school he had established. Peter died on December 9, 1640. He was beatified in 1730 by Pope Benedict XIII and was Canonized in 1897 by Pope Leo XIII. His feast day is celebrated on December 9. ADVENT-CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: We begin the Season of Preparation for the coming of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 2. The Church gives us 23 days this year to make our hearts ready to welcome the Christ Child. How will you spend your time? We all have a long list of things to be done. Take some time to pray about your priorities. Make preparation of your heart and soul your first priority. Meditate and pray with the little blue books, the bookmarks and reading in the Advent letter and especially attend Mass on a daily basis whenever possible. Consider donating a little extra to the Charities of your choice. Perhaps add Catholic Relief Services, St. Meinrad, Oldenburg, St. Vincent Cemetery, Clarity etc. etc. to your list. Reach out to someone you haven’t seen in a long time, especially if you have a conflict with that individual. Spend your time with your loved ones and share that love with everyone you come in contact with. Make LOVE your priority! Nicholas Bradley Meriwether, 34, passed away on Thursday, November 15 2018. Brad HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! is survived by his wife Vanessa, parents Nicky & Rhonda Meriwether, brother 12/8 Earl and Judy Weaver Kasey (Shirlee) Meriwether, grandmother Emily Meriwether, niece Sophia & Mother-in-law Sandra Manlove. Brad was laid to rest on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in St. Vincent Cemetery following a Mass of Christian burial, officiated by Fr. Mike Keucher . God Rest His Soul. God Rest His Soul. Anna Louise Luther, 82, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Anna is survived by children Michael (Nancy) Metz, Teresa Dunagan, Mary (Harold) Neal, Christina (Todd) Hauk, Katherine Romie, Thomas Luther, Edward Luther, brothers Chester Woodridge and Jerry Woodridge. Anna was Laid to rest on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in St. Joseph Cemetery following a Mass of Christian burial at St. Vincent Church officiated by Fr. Mike Keucher. God Rest Her Soul. Joseph Roell, 78, passed away Sunday November 25, 2018. Joseph is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sherry, children Shane Roell, Dusty (Amy) Roell, Slade Roell and Melissa (Roger) Coulter, sisters Donna (Bill) Yarling and Linda (Ted) Hodson, brother David Roell and 8 grandchildren. Joseph was laid to rest in St. Vincent Cemetery on Thursday, November 29 following services officiated by Fr. Paul Landwerlen. God Rest his Soul. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Blue River Community Foundation is again offering general scholarships. Current high school seniors who will graduate and pursue vocational or undergraduate studies, current college students, graduate students and adults pursuing or completing a college degree are eligible to make application. Complete information is available on the foundation website at www.blueriverfoundation.com under the “Apply for Scholarship” tab. Shelbyville Parks and Recreation: th Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 PM the Gingerbread House Creation Class will be held at 945 S. Tompkins St. The cost per house is $12.00. To reserve your spot call 317-392- 5128. B th reakfast with Santa will be Saturday, December 15 from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM at 945 S. Tompkins St. and will be catered by Denny's. The cost per person is $6.00. To reserve your ticket, call 317-392-5128. There will also be a small Santa shop for last minute and unique gifts. Children can participate in a holiday craft. Waldron Annual Christmas Bazaar: The Waldron Jr./Sr. High School Life Skills/Job Skills is sponsoring the Bazaar on Saturday, December 8 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 102 N. East St., Waldron. Students and local vendors offer unique hand crafted items. Proceeds will benefit the life skills/job skills program. For additional information contact Keli Warner, [email protected] or call 765-525-6822 ext. 5201. Salvation Army: The Annual Red Kettle Campaign is in need of volunteers to ring bells this year. If you can donate two hours of your time please call Captain Alan Sladek or Roy Jacobs Jr, at 317-398-7421 or go to www.registertoring.com Martha Spalding 12/9 John Kinser 12/19 Rex Fischer 12/12 Jonathan Huntsman 12/20 Rylan Huntsman 12/13 Beverly Claridge 12/21 Sister Joan Miller 12/13 Lynn Eversole 12/21 Janette Alexander 12/14 James E Beyer 12/26 Deborah Doddridge 12/15 Earlene Wheeler 12/26 Jackie Runnebohm 12/15 Erika Huntsman 12/27 Robert Dalley 12/4 Carla Beyer 12/17 Lindsey Thomas 12/27 Jerald Doddridge 12/4 Beth Ann Garrett 12/17 Henry Rahe 12/28 Mary Huntsman 12/4 Susan Wettrick 12/17 Owen Rinzel 12/29 Ted Hodson 12/8 Tyler Moorhead 12/18 Joyce Ford 12/30 Fr Mike Keucher 12/9 Barbara Harcourt 12/19 Rita Wertz 12/30 PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE COMMITTEE REPORTS The Parish Council met on Tuesday, November 27, at 7pm FINANCE: Margaret Haehl reported that Sunday Community. She and Travis Kohrman will give a more collections are up 32% for the month and 23% for the detailed presentation at the January meeting. year. Expenses are under budget to date. Sr. Joan distributed suggested Parish logos for consideration. The final decision will be made at a BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Dave Adams reported that later date. Cord Brothers repaired the leak in the church roof and checked the hall roof and reattached a piece of NEW BUSINESS: Sr. Joan’s computer has been flashing from the East side of the hall.