News - February 2025

"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.

Communal Anointing of the Sick will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, during the 4:15 p.m. Mass at St. Meinrad Parish. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

Copies of This is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival by Bishop Robert Barron will be available this weekend in church pews at both parishes. The book is provided as another resource for prayer and reflection during Lent, which begins on March 5. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

The March “Wish List” for Catholic Charities Tell City is size 4 diapers. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

Spencer County Habitat for Humanity is holding its annual pork chop dinner and silent auction on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Spencer County Youth and Community Center in Chrisney. The dinner is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

Copies of the April 2025 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 the heading for more information.

The March “Wish List” for North Spencer Community Action Center is toilet paper and paper towels. Click/tap the heading for more information.

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Celebrate the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Luke 6:27-38 - The supernatural virtues go beyond the natural virtues that even sinners practice.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Pauline Catherine (Waninger) Gogel, 93, of St. Boniface Parish. She died on February 20, 2025, fortified by the sacraments of the Catholic Church, at Perry County Memorial Hospital, Tell City. Arrangements are in the care of Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand. Click/tap heading for the obituary.

"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 Owen Thomas Bennet, who was baptized at St. Meinrad Parish on February 9, 2025, by Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB. He was born on February 7, 2024. His parents are Jason and Megan Bennet. Godparents are Logan Kloeck and Elizabeth Bennet.

With Lent beginning on Wednesday, March 5, St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes have announced various events that are open to parishioners, friends and neighbors. Click/tap heading for the full story.

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Join our brothers and sisters throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis on the weekend of March 1-2, 2025, by supporting the annual appeal for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe collection. Please offer your prayerful, vocal and financial support. Click/tap the heading for more information.

We, the family of Charles Buechler, want to thank each and every one for the prayers, cards, food, and other expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, Fr. Crispine Adongo, Deacon Mike Fish, all liturgical ministers, Honor Guard of American Legion, and all who made this day very special. Click/tap the heading for more information.

Lenten Prayer Books will be available in both churches beginning Saturday, February 22, 2025. Students in the F3 program will receive their Lenten booklets the previous Wednesday. The Little Black Book for Lent offers daily reflections from March 2 through Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, based on the Passion narrative in the Gospel of John. Click/tap heading for more information.

The Service and Outreach Commission is planning a mission trip to Appalachia this summer, through Hand in Hand Ministries. Volunteers will work side-by-side with Appalachian residents to perform home repairs for families in need in the Auxier, Kentucky, area from June 18-21, 2025. Transportation, accommodations, and supplies are included. Click/tap heading to view the flyer for details and contact information. Online February 20, 2025 | Bulletin March 2, 2025

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