News - May 2025

Celebrate the Ascension of the Lord: Luke 24:46-53 - Jesus is taken to heaven and the disciples remain in Jerusalem awaiting his sending of the Spirit.

"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.

The June “Wish List” for North Spencer Community Action Center is pasta and pasta sauce. CLICK/TAP heading for details.

Parishioners are invited to contribute to the Auxier Food Pantry with items that will be taken on the Hand In Hand Immersion Trip to Appalachia, Kentucky. CLICK/TAP heading for the list of needed items.

Let us help you support a child to attend a summer program! St. Boniface Parish and St. Meinrad Parish offer partial scholarships to parish youth who need financial assistance. CLICK/AP heading for more information.

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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. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Ronald “Ron” James Zoglman, 73, of St. Boniface Parish, who died, fortified by the sacraments of the Catholic Church, on May 24, 2025, at his home in Tell City, IN. CLICK/TAP heading for the obituary.

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Celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter: John 14:23-29 - Jesus promises his disciples that the Father will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit.

"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 Abigail Ruxer, St. Meinrad Parish, and Garret Berg, who were married on May 3, 2025, at Christ the King Parish in Ferdinand, IN. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

Adult volunteers are needed for the parishes’ Totus Tuus summer program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

Parishioners who would like to sign up to bring food for the Totus Tuus summer program are asked to choose from the following items. CLICK/TAP the heading for complete information.

Join our brothers and sisters throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and worldwide on the weekend of May 31 – June 1, 2025, by supporting the Catholic Communication Campaign Annual Appeal. Please offer your prayerful, vocal, and financial support. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

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In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Norbert F. Brenner of Evansville, IN, who died on May 16, 2025. Father of Ellen Haefling of St. Meinrad Parish. CLICK/TAP heading for obituary.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Walter Martin Troesch, 89, of St. Meinrad Parish, who died, fortified by the sacraments of the Catholic Church, on May 17, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, IN. CLICK/TAP heading for the obituary.

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Celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter: John 13:31-33a, 34-35 - Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment: love one another.