St. Cecilia Choir Holy Week Rehearsals St. Cecilia Choir will rehearse for the Holy Week Liturgies on Friday, March 15th 4:45 to 5:30 (before the fish fry) and Friday, March 22nd, 6:00 - 6:45 (before stations). ALL are invited to sing for the Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil liturgies.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Weekly Bulletin Preparation, Designing Printed Materials, Creating and Sending Newsletters, Social Media Posting and Assisting in Other Projects as Needed.
Event/Meeting Halls must be approved and reserved in advance (1 week minimum). Please email jgoetz@parish.dol-in.org for all scheduling. All events and room reservations must be requested in writing. For non-parish activities/events a 2 week notice, proper liability forms, and fees need to be in place. Liability forms are available at the Pastorate Office. They may also be scanned if requested. Arrangement of keys for entry will be made upon completion of proper paperwork. Key returns are expected to be returned the next business day to the pastorate office.
TOWARDS THE END OF MARCH-BEGINNING OF APRIL THE CEMETERIES WILL BE DOING A “CLEAN UP”. PLEASE REMOVE ANY LOOSE ITEMS AROUND THE GRAVESITES IN ORDER TO MAKE MOWING AND TRIMMING POSSIBLE.
This Christmas season, some of us are experiencing a sadness due to the absence of a loved one or dear friend. Instead of a heart of filled with the joy of the Christ Child, some are filled with sorrow and the lingering song of loss. Grieving with Great Hope is a six -week program that offers anyone grieving to discover the journey of hope. This is not a program that eliminates your grief or encourages you to “forget it” and “move on”…THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A WAY TO GRIEVE WITH GREAT HOPE. We will begin Monday, January 29 at 6pm (EST) at St. John Hall in Earl Park. Please consider registering for this program. Call the pastorate office or email Bridget Schlebecker bschlebecker@parish.dol-in.org You are not alone.
Life Teen thanks all our parishioners for their prayers and support at our fundraisers. We would not be able to offer opportunities to our teens without you! Life Teen and confirmation will resume on Jan. 7 for the new semester.
Congratulations to Mark Walter & Katherine Sanders on the Baptism of their daughter Lucia (Lucy) Irene Walter, Baptized Wednesday November 22, @ St. Charles Church in Otterbein.
Our February 17-24, 2024 trip is full. Our next trips are November 9-16, 2024 and February 15-22, 2025. Remember God is not worried about your ability as he is your availability! Please consider joining us. For more information contact John Brost at 765-366-5329 or jbrost60gmail.com.
SCHEDULER INFORMATION St. Isidore the Farmer Pastorate is switching to Ministry Scheduler Pro to handle the scheduling of volunteers, including Lectors, Ushers, Sacristans, Cantors, EMHCs, and Servers. Please go to the following website to sign up: www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/sitfYou’ll be prompted to sign up with you name, telephone number, and email address. PLEASE DON’T FORGET to hit the Submit button on the bottom of the signup screen. You’ll receive an email with your UserName and Password in a day or two. There is also an app for your phone which will also allow you to sign into the program and schedule yourselves for the Mass times and locations you’re willing to serve at.The Ministry Scheduler Pro is a free app available in the App Store for iPhone, and the Play Store
QUILTS FOR SALE: The Sacred Heart Sewing Group has several quilts for sale @ $20 per quilt. For info and purchasing, please contact Lori Budreau @ 765-376-8273
The Parishioners of St. Charles and St. Patrick Parishes gifted Father Haan with a custom vestment. The vestment was delivered this weekend and Father Haan plans to wear it to the Christ the King mass on 11/22. Thank you, Emily, at Altarworthy for your beautiful work! Note inside the vestment: Thank you for all the wonderful ways you share the Lord's Love and teach His Word. Thank you for awakening our spirits to new hope and for opening our hearts to new joy. With gratitude and prayers, The Parishioners of St. Patrick, Oxford and St. Charles, Otterbein
PO BOX – We are no longer using the PO Box in Kentland. All Correspondence should be directed to the Pastorate Office at 107 E. Main St. Fowler, IN 47944