We are currently planning instructional sessions for Altar Servers. Servers will gain their initial experiences assisting at the weekday Masses. This ministry is open to anyone entering the fourth grade or older who desires to serve the priests and community. If your son or daughter is interested in becoming a member of this worthwhile ministry, please contact the pastorate office.

SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars for our first pastorate-wide Mass bringing everyone together for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 21st, 10:30 am Eastern, 9:30 Central in the Benton Central High School Auditorium, with a carry-in meal following in the cafeteria. There will be fun activities for children and teens! We are asking for volunteers for the following committees: Food, Activities, Hospitality, Transportation, Decorating, Set Up, Clean Up, and Music. If you are interested in helping plan this event, please contact Deb Wallpe at 765-414-2012 or wallpdk@gmail.com

Sacred Heart School has an opening for a 6th grade teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Kristy Gross kgross@fowlersacredheart.org

Thank you to everyone who responded to help with the funeral dinner, after the Mass and services for Jill Brock. The Brock and Schilling families were very grateful for the outpouring of love and concern shown by the parish.

Sacred Heart Adorers are needed for Wednesdays. We have times open for 7- 8pm & 8-9pm. Please call the office if interested. You DO NOT have to be a parishioner of Sacred Heart to participate. All are welcome!

Casey Best, Cassie Burgett, Sophie Cobb, Jessica Cyr, Sidney Datzman, Holden Deno, Lydia Doyle, Owen Kottkamp, Aaron Lambeck, Rafael Morales, Seth Plummer, Lexie Richey, Kaden Schwartz, Jenna Shoults, Ellie Strasburger, Ella Thompson, Itzel Velazquez, Jennifer Velazquez, Hannah Wallpe.

The Food Co-Op is looking for a volunteer to pick up fresh fruit on Thursday mornings at Payless/Kroger in West Lafayette and bring it to the Co-Op between 9:00-9:30. The fruit will already be ordered and paid for. Just need someone willing to pick it up and deliver it to the Co-Op. If interested, call or text Judy at 765-762-5607.

St. John the Baptist HELP IS NEEDED. ….Your help is needed to assist with feeding poll workers for the upcoming Primary. Please call Lynn at 474-6471 if you would like to help with breakfast, lunch and or snacks for the day.

Please have any loose items removed by Friday April 8th for the annual spring grounds clean-up

Please have any loose items removed by Friday April 8th for the annual spring grounds clean-up. Adorers are needed for Wednesdays. We have times open for 7-8pm & 8-9pm. Please call the office if interested. You DO NOT have to be a parishioner of Sacred Heart to participate. All are welcome!

The St. Joseph Catholic, Covenant Federated and Trinity United Methodist Churches invite the public to Community Holy Week Services. Lenton Luncheons will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM, Monday through Wednesday, April 11, 12, 13, 2022. The lunch line will begin serving at 11:45 AM. St. Joseph will provide lunch and lead worship on Monday. ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Benton County Food and Service Co-op suggested items for April is canned fruit.

COMING SOON! On Sunday, March 27, 2022, we will begin “Last Sunday Social” in the parish hall after the 9 a.m. Mass. We will be serving donuts and beverages this month, courtesy of the St. Joseph Women’s Society. Let’s bid farewell to all these months of COVID isolation and take some time to come visit with our fellow parishioners, maybe meet someone new and enjoy a little breakfast snack! As an added attraction, we would like to invite you while in the parish hall to visit the newly formed St. Joseph Parish Historical Museum. You may find photos, books, documents and many more treasures to tweak your memories of St. Joseph Parish. New parishioners may just find this museum interesting and a way to further enjoy being part of our parish. We are planning to have Last Sunday Social each month on the last Sunday of the month as long as interest is there. We hope that lots of parishioners will join us.

Sacred Heart School is in need of a band teacher to teach beginning band for two 45 minute sessions per week. If you are interested in either position, please contact Kristy Gross at 884-0710 or kgross@fowlersacredheart.org

Sacred Heart is in need of a long term sub in 6th grade. The position is currently open and would last through the end of the school year. Please contact Kristy Gross at 765-884-0710 or kgross@fowlersacredheart.org if interested.

The General de Lafayette Assembly 4th Degree Knight of Columbus will once again be awarding a $2000 scholarship to two High School Seniors in the Assembly area. (Assembly area includes Otterbein and Oxford). As most of you are aware the 4th degree has been supporting the youth of our assembly area for many years by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships. You may call the pastorate office at (765) 385-2587 for an application form. The application form will need to be sent as well as an essay as outlined in the application. Both of these items need to be postmarked by March 18, 2022 to the address on the application. The 4th degree have been holding multiple fund raising efforts over the years in order to support our local youth. We are honored to be able to award these scholarships in order to assist the youth in their future endeavors.

Nineteen (19) Mexico Missioners will leave February 12th, for a week, to build five (5) houses. Then seven (7) will remain for another week to build 2 more houses, returning February 26th. Please take a sombrero (or 2) and pray for that person to have a safe, productive and spiritual experience. All prayers are greatly appreciated.

As the pastorate begins to plan for the season of Lent, we are seeking anyone who might be interested in leading the Stations of the Cross at their parish. We will assist in determining the times and places, as well as, provide the necessary training. Please contact Bridget Schlebecker, the Director of Evangelization at bschlebecker@parish.dol-in.org or call the pastorate office at 765-884-1818

Lent is quickly approaching. If you would be interested in participating in a small faith sharing group, please contact Bridget Schlebecker, the Director of Evangelization at bschlebecker@parish.dol-in.org or call the pastorate office at 765-884-1818

The Evangelization Team will have it’s orientation meeting at St. Patrick’s on Thursday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. If you have not volunteered, but feel called to serve in this ministry, please contact Bridget Schlebecker, the Director of Evangelization at bschlebecker@parish.dol-in.org or call the pastorate office at 765-884-1818