News - December 2023

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Luke 2:22-40 - Mary and Joseph take Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Josephine Lena (Snyder) Kress, age 97, of St. Meinrad Parish, who died peacefully in the Lord, fortified by the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, on Wednesday afternoon, December 27, 2023, in hospice care at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana. Spouse of +Leo Martin Kress. Mother of David (Brenda) Kress and Michael (Jackie) Kress of St. Boniface Parish. Services are in the care of Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, Tell City, Indiana. Mass of Christian Burial in the care of St. Paul Parish, Tell City, Indiana. Click/tap heading for more details.

Complimentary copies of the February 2024 edition of Give Us This Day: Daily Prayer for Today's Catholics will be available, compliments of the Evangelization Commission, beginning on the second Tuesday of each month, at the courtesy tables near the churches' entrances. Click/tap heading for more information.

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 books on hold, 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. every month. For more information, call 812-547-2661. Online December 28, 2023 | Bulletin January 14, 2024

The January "Wish List" for Catholic Charities Tell City is 15.25-ounce cake mix and 16-ounce flavored frosting. When delivering items, please use the handicap entrance at each church and place the items in the container at the Marian Altar. Click/tap heading for more details.

The January "Wish List" for North Spencer Community Action Center is shampoo and dish soap. When delivering items, please use the handicap entrance at each church and place the items in the container marked North Spencer Community Action Center at the Marian Altar. Click/tap heading for more details.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Alvina Elizabeth (Loechte) Fendel, age 98, of St. Meinrad Parish, who died peacefully in the Lord, fortified by the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, on Monday, December 25, 2023, in hospice care at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana. Spouse of +Urban Frank Fendel and mother of Joyce (Randy) Brahm of St. Meinrad Parish. Services are in the care of Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand, Indiana. Click/tap heading to visit the funeral home website.

Click/tap the heading to view the 2023 Christmas Honor Roll.

Fourth Sunday of Advent: Luke 1:26-38 - The angel Gabriel visits Mary to announce the birth of Jesus.

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St. Boniface Parish and St. Meinrad Parish announce the Mass schedule for Christmas and New Year’s. On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. at St. Meinrad Catholic Church and at 6 p.m. at Historic St. Boniface Catholic Church. On Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, Mass will be celebrated at midnight at Historic St. Boniface Catholic Church. Click/tap heading for more information.

Third Sunday of Advent: John 1:6-8, 19-28 - John the Baptist gives witness to Jesus by his preaching.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Hilda Clara (Weyer) Bertke, age 94, of St. Meinrad Parish, who died peacefully in the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in hospice care at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana. Spouse of +Erwin Frank Bertke. Services are in the care of Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand, Indiana. Click/tap heading to read full obituary.

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"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.

Congratulations to the Heritage Hills FFA Forestry Team for earning the opportunity to compete at Purdue University in the Forestry Career Development Event! Team members are Carsten King of St. Boniface Parish, Riley Steinmetz, Carter Lashley and Max Schaefer. The state contest was held on December 9, 2023, where they ranked 29th out of 56 teams.

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The staff and bishops of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) invite you to sign up for the Indiana Catholic Action Network (ICAN), which exists to form and update the faithful on the Church’s legislative priorities to advance the common good. During each annual meeting of the Indiana General Assembly, the ICC brings the teachings of our Catholic faith to Indiana’s legislators and needs your help to amplify the Church’s witness. Sign up for communications and action alerts by going to indianacc.org/register.