This Week:

God’s Commands are Good

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Keep the Commandments - They Will

Save You!

Our First Reading comes from Sirach this weekend. In it,

we learn that God has given us the gift of freedom where-

by we can choose to keep the Commandments and that in

so doing, we will be saved. This reading from Sirach em-

phasizes the importance of our freedom in the moral life.

In most normal circumstances, we are truly free in our

actions and therefore must take responsibility for those

actions. Our society is heavily concerned with freedom

today, but there is a general misunderstanding of what

freedom actually means. St. John Paul II said that

freedom properly understood is having the ability to do

what we ought - not necessarily whatever one desires to

do.

Further in this First Reading, we learn that John Paul II is

correct in his understanding of freedom when Sirach tells

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us that God does not give license to sin - meaning our

freedom is given to us so that we might choose to do

what is right and good. That freedom is not given to us

so that we can do whatever, but so that we can freely do

the good.

It is also noteworthy that the Commandments corre-

spond to our nature. They are not arbitrary rules, but

they truly match up with who we are as human persons.

They help us to live as we are created to live. They help

us to live a most authentically human life and they ulti-

mately lead to happiness not only in this life, but they

also lead us to the ultimate happiness of the next life.

I Have Come to Fulfill the Law

In our Gospel Reading this weekend, we are reminded

by Jesus Christ that He did not come to abolish the law,

but to fulfill it. The Israelites began to live in a very

legalistic mentality - one in which the law was not

properly understood.

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Indiana Veterans’ Home, 6:45 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 PM

Weekday Masses Tues. 5:30 PM

Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 AM

Holy Hour (Eucharistic Adoration)

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This weekend, six high school students and four

chaperones from our parish will be participating in

Destination Jesus, please keep them in your prayers!

Praise & Worship Night Fri, Feb 21st: Invite friends

to a free night of The God Who Stays!

Robert Rogers 2 Day Lenten Mission on Mar 4 & 5!

Kick off dinner hosted by the Confirmation students. His talk, message, and life story will impact you

in a powerful way. You do not want to miss it!

All high school students are invited to the Antioch

High School Youth Retreat on March 6th-8th @

Church of the Blessed Sacrament; more info coming

soon.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, God’s

Commands are Good, as we Learn, Love, & Live

Christ’s Mission!

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Pray for us!

The fulfillment of the law was understood in the

superficial performance of certain tasks, but without any

real amendment to one’s life. Throughout His ministry,

Jesus Christ sought to help people truly understand the

demands of the Commandments by showing the Israelites

the superficial way in which they attempted to fulfill

them, and then deepening their understanding so that they

might be authentically fulfilled.

“We Are Disciples”

Thank you to the 98 families who completed their

commitment cards last weekend. Completed commitment

cards may be returned to the parish office or placed in the

offertory basket for the next three weeks. Our goal

through this program is to bring more souls to Christ,

raise awareness as to why we do what we do, and return

our blessings back to God.

Deepening Our Understanding

Just like the Israelites, Jesus calls us into the right the

relationship with God. Are we living by God’s

commands? Are we inviting others into that same right

relationship? How can we be witnesses to God’s

Commands?

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WAYS TO CONNECT We are Disciples…

Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card to the church. For those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to submit their card, a letter will be mailed to you with a personalized Commitment Card. It is important that all parishioners complete a Commitment Card as we will be mailing out a Summary Report of the program and need all commitments accounted for in this report.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Sanders (ksanders@parish.dol-in.org).

We also encourage all parishioners to consider our electronic giving method and to setup your reoccurring offertory gifts electronically. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use code IN241.

Praise & Worship Night

Friday, Feb. 21st @ 6:30 PM

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Music & fellowship!

Lenten Mission with Robert Rogers

Robert experienced a tragedy of Biblical proportions when he lost his precious wife and all four children in a flash flood in Kansas in 2003.Through his immediate trust in God, Robert has risen above adversity and shared his compelling message across the country.

March 4th 5:30 PM Dinner provided by Confirmation Students 6:30 PM No Regrets Passion Talk

March 5th 6:30 PM Rise Above Talk

Visit www.mightyintheland.com for more info.

The Ladies of Charity will host BINGO at the Tippecanoe Villa Community on February 18th at 1:30pm. The hostesses are Helen McFadden, Mary Quinn and

Carolyn McKay and helpers are Sara Bramer, Fran Lape and Mary Brost. All women of the parish welcome. Bingo prizes are needed and appreciated, thank you.

Office of Catholic Schools Communications &

Design Specialist

We are currently seeking candidates for a part-time position of Communications and Design Specialist in the Office of Catholic Schools in Lafayette, IN. This person will support the diocesan Catholic schools using technology and effective communication. Qualified candidates should submit a resume to jlausten@dol-in.org. For more information visit https://education.dol-in.org/.

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PARISH STAFF

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Pastor Fr. Ted Dudzinski Associate Pastor Fr. Kyle Neterer, fr.kneterer@dol-in.org, 765.379.1175

In Residence Fr. Samuel Kalu

Deacon Mike Mescall, mmescall@dol-in.org Sacramental Records & Mass Intentions Disciple Wilma Brannan, wbrannan@parish.dol-in.org

Parish Counselor Liza Simental– Rudolph, Ph.D, 765-532-9084*

Licensed Online Therapist Dr. Timothy Heck, Ph.D, LMFT, 317-402-2139* www.drtimheck.com

*When calling, please indicate that you are a parishioner

Part-Time Staff

Faith Formation Coordinator Kandi Wessel, kwessel@parish.dol-in.org

Maintenance Technician Randy Harrington, rharrington@parish.dol-in.org

Secretary Sarah Fassnacht, sfassnacht@parish.dol-in.org

Full-Time Staff

Executive Director of Parish Life & Administration Missy Krockover, mkrockover@dol-in.org

Director of Operations Katie Sanders, ksanders@parish.dol-in.org

Notre Dame ECHO Apprentice Stephanie Snyder, ssnyder@parish.dol-in.org

Pastoral Asst. for Music & Worship Caleb Schultz, cschultz@parish.dol-in.org

Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 [1b]/1 Cor 2:6-10 Mt 5:17-37 Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76 [77a] Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19 [12a] Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [1b] Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Jas 2:1-9/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [7a] Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 1b] Mk 8:34-9:1 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1] Mt 16:13-19 Next Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 3:16-23 Mt 5:38-48

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need, may

they find consolation in your healing presence. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the

Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.

Please pray an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for the

following parishioners and their families, and always keep all

families in your prayers.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS

Feb 16 Mark & Deanna Padgett

Tom & Janice Padgett

Feb 17 Mark & Jennifer Page

Maria & Grant Pahmeier

Feb 18 Brian & Anne Paintner

Servio Palacios & Bessy Marcia

Feb 19 Timothy & Mary Jo Palmer

Eduardo Palomino & Maria Mejia

Feb 20 Aileen Paredes

Brad & Cathy Paschen

Feb 21 Mike & Chris Pass

John & Elaine Patterson

Feb 22 Alice Pearl

John & Shawna Pearl

“Jesus, Eternal High Priest, live in (Name of Priest), act in

him, speak in and through him. Think your thoughts in his

mind, and love through his heart. Teach, lead, and guide

him always. Let him live in you, and keep him in this

intimate union always. Amen.”

Feb 16 Fr. Robert Williams

Feb 17 Fr. Dominic Young

Feb 18 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Feb 19 Pope Francis

Feb 20 Fr. Derek Aaron

Feb 21 Fr. Sean Aaron

Feb 22 Fr. Timothy Alkire

PRAYER BOARD

This week, the Sanctuary Candle in the church will burn for our parish.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISH FAMILIES

Sunday, Feb 16 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Mass; MC ♥ For the Parish 8:45am KOC Pancake Breakfast/ Faith Formation Community Meeting 11:00am Mass; MC † Ann Greiber Soedel 12:00pm Praise Band Rehearsal; MC 5:00pm P&W Night Rehearsal; MC

Monday, Feb 17 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Parish Office Closed 7:00pm The Third Option; HH/HC

Tuesday, Feb 18 9:00am CBS Community Outreach 5:30pm Mass; MC † Janet Pherson 6:30pm ALPHA; HH 7:15pm Welcome Committee Meeting; JB 7:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal; MC

Wednesday, Feb 19 8:30am Mass; MC † Mildred Steiner 9:00am Divine Mercy Chaplet; KT 6:30pm Cantor Rehearsal; MC 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal; MC 8:30pm Schola Rehearsal; MC

Thursday, Feb 20 8:30am Mass; MC † Betty Jo Happ 6:00pm P&W Night Dress Rehearsal MC 6:30pm EDGE Night; DS 7:00pm Finance Council; JB

Friday, Feb 21 St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:30am Mass; MC † Jean Jacob 6:30pm Praise & Worship Night; MC/HH 7:00pm Prayer Group; MC

Saturday, Feb 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Nametag & Prayer Ministry Weekend 4:00pm Reconciliation; Chapel 4:30pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal; MC 5:30pm Mass; MC † Carl Bontempo 6:45pm Mass; Indiana Veterans Home ♥ Priest Intention

Sunday, Feb 23 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Nametag & Prayer Ministry Weekend 8:00am Mass; MC ♥ For the Parish 9:00am Lector Training; MC 11:00am Mass; MC † Manuel Escasa 12:00pm Praise Band Rehearsal; MC

THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH Masses and Mass Intentions in Bold ♥ = Special intention † = Deceased

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William Morvan Bower Family John & Joan McLane Sonja McCraw Steve Sullivan Jan Noble Don Claxton Sean Niccum Evelyn Strasburger Clarence Cecille

Noreen Beardmore & Family Barbara Brown Arlene Kusek Praise & Worship Night “We are Disciples…” Uniting in Heart ALPHA Destination Jesus Carmi McCoy

Ash Wednesday Mass Times

Wednesday, February 26

7:00 AM, 12:05 PM, 6:30 PM

Ashes distributed at all Masses.