News - October 2023

Perry County Bookmobile stops occur in all areas of the county. At these stops, a wide range of materials is available, including the newest books for adults and children, current and classic DVDs, magazines, and MiFi’s. You can also pick up holds, return books, get a library card, and ask questions of the staff. The Perry County Bookmobile visits Adyeville from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on the first Monday of every month. Online October 31, 2023 | Bulletin November 5, 2023

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Matthew 22:34-40 - Jesus explains to scholars of law that the greatest of all commandments is love.

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In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Roberta “Bert” (Harpenau) Meunier, age 83, of Borden, Indiana, who died peacefully in the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home. Services are in the care of Garr Funeral Home, Sellersburg, Indiana. Sister of Rowena (+Bill) Waninger of St. Meinrad Parish. Expressions of sympathy: Mrs. Rowena Waninger, 17243 N State Road 545, Saint Meinrad, IN 47577-9630. Click/tap heading for full obituary. Online October 26, 2023 | Bulletin November 5, 2023

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Parishioners, friends, and neighbors are invited to “stock the pantry” at Martin’s Cloak, a ministry of Catholic Charities Tell City. Items may be delivered to both parishes from Saturday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Click/tap the heading for more information.

Spencer County is now a participating county in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The program is open to any child, from birth until their fifth birthday. Within 6-8 weeks of signing up, the child begins receiving an age-appropriate book mailed to their home each month. The program is free to families. Click/tap heading for details.

The November "Wish List" for Catholic Charities Tell City is: newborn through size 3 diapers, pacifiers, and baby toys.

The November "Wish List" for North Spencer Community Action Center is peanut butter and jelly.

Volunteer fire departments in St. Meinrad, Santa Claus, Dale, and Rockport are accepting expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications on Saturday, October 28, 2023. You can drop off medications between 8 a.m. and noon. For questions, please call 812-362-7401. Online October 25, 2023 | Bulletin October 29, 2023

St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes will host a free seminar, “Dying with Dignity: Rites and Responsibilities,” on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Subiaco Room at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center. Click/tap the heading for more information.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Matthew 22:15-21 - The Pharisees try to confound Jesus, asking about a possible conflict of giving tribute to Caesar and God.

St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes will participate in the Angel Tree program this year to provide Christmas gifts to children in our area, through the North Spencer Community Action Center. Click/tap the heading for more details.

"The Criterion" is the official weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It goes out to more than 60,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper.

Daily Bible readings, podcast audio and videos, and prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

St. Meinrad American Legion Post #366 will host a Veterans Day Dinner for veterans and their spouses on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Doors open at 4 p.m., with dinner served at 5 p.m. For information, contact James Dilger at 812-357-7834 or [email protected].

The Catholic Church teaches that all families deserve to be safe and loved at home. Yet 1 out of 4 women and 1 out of 7 men have experienced severe physical violence in an intimate relationship. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us in praying and advocating for safety and peace in our families. Click/tap the heading for more information.

For those adults who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) sessions will begin on Sunday, November 26, 2023, and continue for the next three weeks. The hour-long sessions will begin at 9:45 a.m. in Rooms F and G of the St. Meinrad Parish Office. Click/tap the heading for information.

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