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(Christ's Entry into Jerusalem by Hippolyte Flandrin c. 1842)
As we lift our palms in praise and our voices in melodious song at Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, let us be jolted by the disharmony of the recitation of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This disparity, this discord, this dissonance is meant to jar us spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, and viscerally at the disharmony sin presents in our Christian lives – like a sour note or a misplayed key. Unbeknown to the crowds and even to many of His followers, Christ the King enters Jerusalem in order to give His regal life for ours, to mount the throne of the Cross, to be crowned king with thorns, to accept a scepter of nails, to be hailed with “Crucify Him,” to be robed in scourge-torn flesh, to anoint with His Precious Blood poured out as a cleansing libation, all surrounded by His subjects – sinners and thieves. Let us allow ourselves to confront our own rebellion against God’s Kingdom and our revolt against His Holy Covenant, not to be condemned, but to repent. So confronted, may we die to our old sinful selves on Good Friday and rise to new sanctified selves on Easter. With contrite hearts, may we respond with heart’s pierced for Love of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. May we seek the true harmony of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty that exists in lives lived for Christ the King alone.
St Mary, Mother of the Crucified King, pray for us. ~ Fr. Gries
ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Forming Saints for Christ and the Church
MARCH 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY
PASSION OF THE LORD
512 North Perkins Street Rushville Indiana 46173
Parish: 765-932-2588 School: 765-932-3639 www.stmaryrush.org
WELCOME TO ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 2
Parish & School Maintenance Position: St. Mary Catholic Church, Rushville, is seeking an individual to fill a paid, full time Maintenance Personnel posi-tion with benefits. This person will provide clean-ing, set-up, and light maintenance for the parish and school buildings and parish grounds. The ideal candi-date will be a hard working, faith-filled, and self-directed person with a basic knowledge of building repair, carpentry, and painting, as well as physical fitness to lift and move items. Position could start any time after March to aid transition with Mr. Giesting. If interested, please contact Fr. Gries, with your resume, at 765-932-2588 or [email protected].
Family Formation for Kindergarten to Sixth Grade - April 8 from 8:40a.m. - 9:50a.m.
St. Mary Youth Ministry News - April 8 - 10a.m.-1p.m.Youth Mass and lunch after Mass. We will be discussing Modern Media. Can we put media in a Christian context?
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Class TODAY, March 25, 2018. Palm Sunday-Holy Week - Final Preparation. (End of Purification)
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday, March 30 .
April 10-15, 2018: Divorce and Beyond Session: The Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, will host Divorce and Beyond for six consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7-9p.m. in the Providence Room. The support group explores the stress, anger, blame and guilt of divorce with the goal of leading participants toward ultimate for-giveness, happiness and growth. Separated or divorced of all faiths are welcome. Registration forms can be obtained online at www.archindy.org/plfl/ ministries-divorce.html
LENTEN LADIES Eucharistic Exposition & Reflection
St. Mary Catholic Church 7p.m. - 8p.m.
March 28 - The Book of Judith
Father Gries will give a talk on The Book
of Judith followed by Benediction.
Men and Women are welcome!
The St. Mary Youth Group attended Mass at St. Athanasius Byzantine Church in Indianapolis on March 11. The group then enjoyed lunch together.
K of C Chicken Fry - Saturday, March 24 from 5-7p.m.
MARCH 25, 2018 * PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 3
Sunday Offerings March 18, 2018
Adults (153 Envelopes +12 Loose Checks $ 8,893.00 Youth (3Envelopes) $ 5.00 Loose $ 246.25 Total $ 9,144.25 Weekly Budget (2017/2018) $ -8,000.00
+1,144.25
Sunday 3/18/18 $ 9,144.25 Regular Maintenance & Utilities $ 380.00 POH2 $ 669.00 Votive Candles $ 14.00 Food Pantry $ 330.00 Criterion $ 60.00 Missions $ 40.00 Sodality $ 215.00 Flowers $ 30.00 TOTAL 3/18/18 $ 10,882.25 Mass Attendance 3/18/18 - 674
Mass Schedule: March 26 - April 1
Monday No Mass Tuesday 6:30p.m. Clarence & Frances Meer Wednesday 8:30a.m. Joe Giesting Thursday 6:30p.m St. Mary Parish Friday 3:00p.m. Good Friday Service Saturday 8:30p.m. Martha Todd Sunday 7:30a.m. St. Mary Parish 10:00a.m. Justin Schroeder
March 25 & April 1 - Spring Break
St Mary Catholic Church, Rushville, IN
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St. Mary Parish now offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application. We are providing this service so that you have the option to manage your onetime or reoccurring contributions online or with your offering envelopes. This service is safe and secure. It is convenient for you and for our parish staff. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at www.stmaryrush.org and selecting the Online Giving link on the home page at the upper right.
Fr. Burkhart Scholarship applications are available in the parish office during regular business hours. Applicants must be attending a Catholic college in 2018/2019. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2018. Late applications will not be accepted.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! St. Mary Catholic School Green and White Gala April 28, 2018
April Food Pantry Needed Item: Cereal Thank you for your generosity!
April Birthdays April 3 - Mabel Berkemeier April 13 - Betty Spilman April 17 - Henry Yager
Staff Rev. Jeremy M. Gries, Pastor [email protected] Debbie Spaeth, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Jill Kuntz, Administrator Religious Education [email protected] Amaranta Kemple, Youth Group Coordinator [email protected] Sherri Kirschner, Principal [email protected] Ashley Busald, School Secretary [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday......8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Friday………………….8:30a.m.-Noon
Our St. Mary Prayer Line Regenia Ripberger 765-561-1179 Lisa Wagoner 812-593-0790 - 765-663-2444
Parish Council - Chair: Shawn Adkins
Finance Council - Chair: Elbert Gordon
School Commission - Chair: Susan Spaeth
Baptism Call the parish office for scheduling.
Reconciliation/Confession Saturday…4:30p.m.- 5:15p.m. Tuesday…...6:00p.m.6:25p.m.
Marriage
Engaged couples must meet with the Pastor to com-plete initial marriage paperwork at least 9 months before the anticipated wedding date and prior to making any other arrangements concerning the wedding.
Abortion Alternatives Birthline Mon.-Fri. 317-635-4808 Option Helpline 24/7 1-800-712-HELP
Holy Thursday - March 29 - 6:30p.m. Servers: Bradley Krieger, Clara & Sofia Kemple, Eliza & Savanah Snow Lectors: Lori Hoeing & Aaron Snow Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Kim L. Yager, Doug Krieger, Denise Hoeing, Jane Ariens (Choir) Ushers: Joe & Rosie Chance Good Friday - March 30 - 3:00p.m. Servers: Clara & Sofia Kemple, Eliza & Savanah Snow Lectors: John & Jonathon Blankman Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Kim L. Yager Ushers: Joe & Rosie Chance Servers – March 31 & April 1 Sat. 8:30p.m. Clara & Sofia Kemple, Eliza & Savanah Snow Evan Moore, Mitchell Cowan, Megan Alexander Ushers: Tom Giesting and Volunteer Sun. 7:30a.m. Hayden Walls, Bradley Krieger, Nick Amos 10:00a.m. Richard Barnes, Olivia Cain, Gabby Pavey Lectors - March 31 & April 1 Sat. 8:30p.m. Ruth Koelmel, Aaron Snow, Mary Beth Burklow Sun. 7:30a.m Lori Hoeing 10:00a.m. Tom Giesting Extra-Ordinary Ministers - March 31 & April 1 Sat. 8:30p.m. Jerry Rudolf, Monica Neuman, Gary Nigh, Amaranta Kemple Sun. 7:30a.m Doug Krieger, Kevin Dolan, Sarah Harpring 10:00a.m Jane Ariens, Mary Beth Burklow, Susan Hoeing, Kim L. Yager Ushers for April 2018 Sat. 5:30p.m. Mike McCallister & Doug Corn Sun. 7:30a.m. Josh Niedenthal & Bruce Carter 10:00a.m. Joe Pavey & Gary Yager Ministers to the Sick: March 26 Jeanie Spaeth Apr. 2 Joan Meo Money Counters: Mar. 26 Jeanie Spaeth, April Yager, Royanna Eck, Mary Ann Harpring Apr. 2 Kathy Dean, Debbie Banks, Sheila Zwickey, Robin Land Food Pantry Volunteers: Mar. 21 Doug Osborne, Danny Hoeing, Karen Hall Mar. 28 Laura Ash, Marcia Alexander, Susan Hoeing
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Parish: 765-932-2588 † School: 765-932-3639