Monday 8:00—4:00 Tuesday 8:00—4:00

Wednesday 8:00—4:00 Thursday 8:00—4:00

Friday 8:00—4:00

Mass Times Office Hours: St. Joseph (Parish Central Office)

Pastor: Fr. Crispine Adongo — cadongo@evdio.org Deacon: Jim Woebkenberg—jwoebkenberg@evdio.org Business Mgr. SJ: Devin Carpenter—dcarpenter@evdio.org Admin./Hispanic Ministry: Ana Perez—aperez@evdio.org

Admin. Asst: Angie Evans - aevans@evdio.org CRE: Marilyn Satkamp—msatkamp@evdio.org CRE: Stephanie Wollenmann—swollenmann@evdio.org

St. Joseph (Central Office) Mary, Help of Christians St. Nicholas P.O. Box 684 6827 E. CR 1930 N P.O. Box 351 Dale, IN 47523-0684 Dale, IN 47523 Santa Claus IN 47579-0351 Phone 937-2200 Phone 937-4326 Phone 937-2385 email: stjoedale@evdio.org email: maryhelp@evdio.org email: stjoedale@evdio.org

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All Masses follow the guidelines and restric-tions set by the Governor and Bishop Siegel.

Facemasks MUST be worn. Please bring your hand sanitizer.

Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. St. Nicholas

Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph

Thursday: 7:30 a.m. Mary Help of Christians

Friday: 7:30 a.m. St. Nicholas

Time Change Saturday: 5:30 p.m. St. Nicholas

Sunday: 7:00 a.m. Mary Help of Christians 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph 12:00 p.m. (Spanish/Español) St. Joseph

St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Reconciliation by appointment during the pandemic

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today we celebrate the feast day of the most Holy Trinity, God is one yet three a Trinity of a pure love. It is a celebration of God self-revelation to us through the mystery of the incarna-tion. The Father is God, the Son is God and the Holy Spirit is God; three distinctly but different persons, yet only One true God.

Can three really equal ONE? How can we possibly solve this confounding equation? Frequently we attempt to solve this mystery in mathematical terms; in reality algebra does not have a for-mula with which to resort to for a solution. It may appear to be a play on words, yet it is a dog-matic tenant of the Faith. Is it merely a puzzle by which to question our comfortable assump-tions?

Jesus teaches that his mission is grounded in the total love of the father for all creation. We need to remember these teachings of Christians and share them with one another. Time flies and we are now in ordinary time. So much has happened and we still need to do more to re-store love and peace in our hearts, families, community and our country. We can only thrive when we pray for peace and justice. These are the very words that Christ taught to his disci-ples.

It has been so great seeing people coming back to our church. It is going to take a while before things settle and everyone gets comfortable in return. I felt like a Shephard without his sheep in one fold. My joy and excitement is increasing day by day as I see people taking precaution and helping ensure our liturgies go smoothly. I do look forward to every Sunday with the joy that the number is increasing.

May God bless each and every one of you, stay safe and healthy.

I remain your brother in Christ! Fr. Crispine Adongo

Parish meetings and events will not be taking place until cleared by

Bishop Siegel. Join us in praying for a quick end to COVID-19"

This Week:

VOCATIONS PRAYER CALENDAR Pray daily for an increase in vocations to the

priesthood. Pray for the priests and seminarians of our diocese. Give thanks for their vocations.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD, merciful and gracious, rich in kindness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). Psalm — Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live with one another in peace, and the God of peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13). Gospel — God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity; Julian Calendar Pentecost Monday: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Ephrem Thursday: St. Barnabas Saturday: St. Anthony of Padua

St. John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests, bless all priests with the strength and wisdom to

follow God’s will. Jeff Sibrel Logan Oser Heillie Kniesiem Mario Jr. Rodriguez

SAINT BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS (1844-1879) April 16 With Immaculate Mary’s “Ave Maria” for its re-frain, Andy Williams’ “Village of Saint Bernadette” peaked at #7 on Billboard’s Top 40 at Christmas 1959, airing on radio stations all over America. Imagine! April 16 marks the feast of Bernardette Soubirous, the teenager who, combing a refuse heap for firewood, saw a “beautiful lady” who identified herself in words Bernadette faithfully reported to the bishop, though she did not under-stand their meaning: “I am the Immaculate Con-ception.” Relentlessly interrogated, she never wa-vered in her story or sweetness. Chronically ill all her life and dead at thirty-five, Bernadette left behind the shrine at Lourdes where healing wa-ters still flow from the spring that her “beautiful lady” pointed out to her. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

HOLY TRINITY The Father is my trust, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Spirit is my protection. O holy Trinity, glory to Thee.

—Byzantine Horologion, Troparion at Nocturns, sixth century

Minister Schedule

Mass Intentions

PLEASE WATCH FATHER CELEBRATE MASS ONLINE AT:

https://www.facebook.com/TheStFrancisOfAssisiParish/

(you do not need a facebook account to watch) Also please remember to send your tithe into the parish

office or drop it in the dropbox outside St. Joseph Parish Office

Sunday Live Facebook Masses at 8:00am

Sat. June 6: Joseph & Mary Woebkenberg, Bernida Jochim Sun. June 7 (MHC): Alvin & Florentine Pund, Bernard Buechler

Sun. June 7 (SJ): Gene Hufnagel, Marilyn Payne Tue. June 9: Charlie Meunier Wed. June 10: Leah Lubbehusen

Thur. June 11: Bob & Marcella Otto, Joe Otto Fri. June 12: Franklin Radke

Sat. June 13: Claude & Aline Gogel, Jack Hauser Sun. June 14 (MHC): Bob & Toni Gogel, Hilbert Gogel Sun. June 14 (SJ): James A. Strobel, Bernie Stallman, Cletus & Blanche Arnold, Charlie Arnold

When there is a funeral, the weekday Mass will be can-celled for that day. Please call the office to reschedule

your Mass intention.

Community News

SFA Prayer Chain Is a process where we receive calls from you or loved ones to pray for. It can be

for life events such as... illness, recovery from injuries, loss of a loved one and any

other life events that come up that you are requesting prayers) If you would like our SFA prayer warriors to pray for you, please call the main office 812-937-2200. If you would like to serve on this prayer ministry, and pray for others, please call

the office as well.

The parish is excited to announce we have an Amazon Smile account!

If you use this account, the parish will receive 0.5% of your eligible Smile purchases. Visit

smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3956772. Thank you!

Catholic Charities counselors are available for individual, marriage and family counseling in

Evansville and Jasper. All counselors are state-licensed and fees are paid on a sliding

scale basis. For an appointment, call 812-423-5456. Ask specifically for Ken if you desire

counseling in Jasper.

SFA BAPTISM PREPARATION

Parents that are planning on baptizing their children, please contact Fr. Crispine at the Central Office in Dale

at (812) 937-2200.

Stay informed on the latest Parish updates by signing up for flocknote!

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THANK YOU - I would like to thank our Hearts On Fire for organizing special SURPRISE 8 anniversary parade. I am forever grateful for the love, cards, gifts and the voices that was serenated the evening by nice uplifting music. I feel humbled and loved in this community. May God bless you as we pray for more vocation. -Fr. Crispine

THANK YOU - Thank you for the beautiful funeral service, for allowing us to have Amelia play violin and Paula to video. Both were things the family greatly appreciated. -The Charles Meunier Family

5/22/2020 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Statement Addressing COVID 19 Safety Procedures Saint Francis of Assisi Parish will be welcoming her parishioners back for weekend mass celebrations beginning Saturday,May 23, 2020. The Parish COVID 19 Reopening Team has been working very hard to put a plan in place that will provide as much protection as possible to everyone. Creating a plan for large numbers of people at three locations is not an easy task, and there are many challenges. Saint Francis of Assisi understands that the safety procedures necessary to reopen our churches may cause some people to feel their ability to worship as they see fit is compromised. We are absolutely not trying to control any aspect of your relationship with God. Saint Francis of Assisi is trying to put a plan in place to accommodate everyone. We are asking all pa-rishioners to please wear a mask. Especially inside the church, and in the presence of Father Crispine. We must face the reality. If Father Crispine becomes ill or worse, Saint Francis of Assisi will struggle to reopen the churches to celebrate Mass. Due to the lack of young priests, we do not have options avail-able for a backup priest. Most retired priests are over 65, and will not be celebrating public Mass. We are asking anyone that does not want to wear a mask, to please join us for mass in the lower level of Saint Nicholas or the parish centers at Mary Help of Christians and Saint Joseph. We realize this is not the same experience as celebrating Mass in the church, but we are trying to provide as much protec-tion as possible to everyone. If you feel it is necessary to be in the church, we will seat you in the back to reduce possible exposure to and by your fellow parishioners. If you will not be wearing a mask, we ask that you please bring your own hand sanitizer to use prior to receiving Communion in order to allow the Eucharistic Ministers to feel comfortable. The process of entering and being seated in the churches has been modified to allow social distancing. Parishioners are asked to social distance either outside the church doors, or in waiting areas. Ushers will be on hand to provide masks if needed, hand sanitizer, and escort you to your seats. Please expect the church to look different, as we have taped off areas to make social distancing easier. Once the church is full under social distancing guidelines, parishioners will be invited to join us in the lower level of Saint Nick and the parish centers at Mary Help of Christians and Saint Joseph. We are inviting pa-rishioners who do not want to wear a mask to join us in these areas for Mass. For people who choose to wear a mask, it will be a personal decision whether to attend Mass in these locations. Please be as understanding as possible as we navigate through reopening the churches. There is no perfect plan, and we are learning as we go. It is wonderful that we are moving forward with public Mass celebrations. Please pray that we will all exercise patience and kindness as we move forward, and that we will soon be able to worship together. Saint Francis would like to thank all the Ushers who are step-ping up on short notice. They will have a huge job working with these new procedures, especially the first weekend. We will most likely have some confusion and frustrations. But, we have wonderful people at Saint Francis of Assisi, and we will make it through. Thank you also to the volunteers that are part of the teams preparing and disinfecting the churches and other meeting locations after every Mass. This is a huge task, and your willingness to give of yourself is greatly appreciated. As we continue with the reopening process, we will need many volunteers to help usher and disinfect. If you are interested, please either call the office or let one of the ushers know at Mass you are willing to help. The current situation is one we never would have expected. By implementing these procedures, we will be able to come together and receive the Body of Christ. If we are kind to one another as Jesus taught us to be, we will be stronger as a Parish on the other side of this pandemic. If you have questions or concerns, please call the office. You will be directed to someone who can help provide an answer. God Bless! The Parish COVID 19 Reopening Team

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