News - April 2025

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In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Eugene "Gene" Paul Hildenbrand, 90, of St. Boniface Parish, who died on April 24, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. CLICK/TAP heading for the obituary.

Celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday): John 20:19-31 - Thomas believes because he sees Jesus.

"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.

Teresa Ippoliti of Saint Meinrad has begun working in the Parish Office as receptionist and office assistant. She will be staffing the office from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

"In Her Shoes," a mother-teen daughter event, will be held at Santa's Lodge in Santa Claus, IN, on Saturday, May 17. The event is designed to strengthen relationships between moms and teen daughters with the truth of God’s word in various areas. CLICK/TAP heading for the event flyer.

Youth from St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes will receive First Holy Communion on the weekend of May 3-4. At St. Boniface, First Communion will be held at the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 4. The St. Meinrad Parish will hold First Communion on Sunday, May 3, at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

The May “Wish List” for North Spencer Community Action Center is macaroni and cheese and Hamburger Helper. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

The May “Wish List” for Catholic Charities Tell City is peanut butter. CLICK/TAP heading for the story.

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As our nation honors Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, mothers and godmothers will be recognized, prayed for, and may receive a blessing at all weekend Masses. As is our custom, flowers will be available in churches at all weekend Masses. All proceeds support the work of area pro-life and family life agencies. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

Volunteer fire departments in St. Meinrad, Santa Claus, Dale, and Rockport are accepting expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications on Saturday, April 26, 2025. You can drop off medications between 8 a.m. and noon. Please call 812-362-7401 with questions. CLICK/TAP for more information.

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

Celebrate Easter Sunday - John 20:1-9 - Mary of Magdala finds that the stone has been removed from Jesus' tomb.

"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.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Carlo Peraldo Yon, of Silver Spring, MD, who died on March 30, 2025. He is the father of Julia Lutz of St. Meinrad Parish. CLICK/TAP heading for obituary.

The publisher of the monthly prayer books, Give Us This Day: Daily Prayer for Today's Catholics, has significantly increased the cost of an annual subscription. The parishes’ annual subscription went up by $3,100. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

The summer youth program Totus Tuus will take place June 15-20, 2025, at St. Boniface Parish Center and Shelter House. CLICK/TAP heading for more information and to register.

PSC Fiber is holding a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Saint Meinrad office, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can use this link to sign up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PSC/. For more information, call or email Sue Kloeck. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

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