MEXICO DATES: St. Patrick's Mexico Mission trip dates are Nov. 5-12, 2022 and Feb. 11-18, 2023. Come join in making a difference in people's lives! Contact John Brost at 765-366-5329 or at jbrost60@gmail.com for more information. Limited to the first 21 people.

Sacred Heart Adorers are needed for Wednesdays. We have times open for 12 - 1pm, 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!

WHO: Children 4 - 10 yrs old WHEN: July 18 - 22 TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: St. Patrick Church and Hall Join Pirate Pete on an Epic Adventure in search of treasure! Each day you will encounter a new discovery that brings you closer to the "Great Treasure" HELPERS of ALL AGES ARE NEEDED...PLEASE CONTACT Bridget Schlebecker at bschlebecker@parish.dol-in.org if you are willing to be part of the 'Crew." 

Reminder: The Benton Community Food and Service Co-op suggested items for the month of June is Canned meat or soap & cleaning items.

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

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.

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

We would like to invite the women of Sacred Heart to join! Please click on the title to open a pdf to read more the society.

The first St. Patrick’s Mexico Mission took place in 2002 with 14 local missionaries going.

EARL PARK LIBRARY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER: Grades K-5 4:15-5:00pm all events, Nov. 2 – Turkey Painting, Nov. 9 – Finish Turkeys, Nov. 16 – Thanksgiving Read aloud & Turkey Windsocks, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Pictionary Nov. 30 - Ages 2 – 5, 5:15-5:45 Little Jennie Story Time. NEW EVENT – Ladies Coffee & Conversation every Tuesday @ 1:00pm during November, bring your mug! Nov. 20 – Craft Day, bring your scrapbooking, quilting or painting, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bishop John Bennett Knights of Columbus Council 9400 is looking for new members to support its mission of charity towards others. If you would like to learn more, please contact Grand Knight Jim May at (765) 413-7908 or any Knights of Columbus member.

WAYS TO SUPPORT SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY Coke Lids-We are collecting the lids from Coke products. There is a code on the lid that we will enter to earn some money for the school. Lids can be dropped off at the school office Amazon Smile: Did you know that you can donate to Sacred Heart Elementary through Amazon Smile? Register: Sacred Heart Elementary as your charity and we will receive 0.5% of your purchase total. Here is our link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/35-1015552 Box Tops for Education: The Box Tops for Education Program has gone digital! Most products no longer have a Box Top to cut out, but a picture telling you it is a Box Top item. To submit your Box Tops, you will need to download the new Box Top app and "scan" (take a picture) of your receipt to the app. Let us know if you have questions. Donations: Donations can be mailed to: Sacred Heart School – 607 North Washington Avenue, Fowler, IN 47944 https://www.sacredheartschoolfowler.org/ #SHWhereFriendsBecomeFamily

Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to clean the church on a weekly basis. If you are willing to clean, there is a sign up in the vestibule or call Sherry Fischer at 847-902-2121 or the parish office to sign up for a week. The weekly schedule runs thru December 19, 2021 for those interested. Your help is appreciated.

If anyone is interested in helping with church flowers for St. Joseph, Kentland; please contact Verna Marcum @ 765-404-6233 or Susie Mayhew @ 219-613-1254.

Today, the Bishops across all five Indiana dioceses have issued the following statement on the lifting of the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass: effective June 11, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is hereby lifted throughout the state of Indiana. Except for the unique situations as described below, those who are otherwise healthy are obliged to return to Sunday Mass by the weekend of June 12-13, 2021. Please read entire document attached.