Eucharistic Miracles Display @ St. Joseph, Kentland We had a great turn out! At least 25 –30 people dropped in after Mass to enjoy some refreshments and to view the displays!
MEXICO MISSION TRIP— Want to make a difference in someone’s/your life? Come with us on the next Mexico Mission trip. February 17-24, 2024. Contact John Brost at 765-366-5329 or jbrost60@gmail.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
Council 9400 tidbit– - - In the past two months K of C Council 9400 members picked up trash along SR 52, helped sell nativity scene sets, honored Knights of The Month with applicable certificates, distributed 2 pallets of children's audio books, delivered food to the BC coop, and provided the Benton Community Retirement Center with a large fruit basket for All Hallows' Eve. One member was recognized for his 60 years with K of C. All catholic men are invited to attend our next Knights of Columbus meeting on Monday, Nov. 6th, 7:00 PM, St. Patrick Parish Hall.
Mexico Mission trip info: Want to make a difference in someone's/your life? Come with us on one of the next Mexico Mission trips. They are Nov. 4-11, 2023, and Feb. 17-24, 2024. Contact John Brost at 765-366-5329 or jbrost60@gmail.com
Lenten Book Study: Women in the Pastorate are invited to join a Lenten Book Study beginning the week of February 22. The book, This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer, is an invitation into the prophetic life of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and her call to holiness for the laity.
We are in the process of forming a council for our new pastorate. We would welcome any volunteers or suggestions for candidates. Members need to be open to the “Pastorate Idea” Please contact Fr. Weisenberger by Feb. 15th as the council need to exist before March. 219-474-5514, or by email which is listed on the 1st page of the bulletin.
We need volunteers to clean/COVID clean the church on a weekly basis. If you are willing to clean, please call Sherry Fischer at 847-902-2121 or the parish office to sign up for a week. The weekly schedule runs from December 28 thru June 14 for those interested. Your help is appreciated.
Scrip Gift Card: If you need a gift card, they are still available, please call the pastorate office for St. Patrick’s at 385-2587. Life Teen appreciates your support.
The February mission trip has been canceled due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. If you have any questions email John Brost at jbrost60@gmail.com or call him at 765-366-5329.
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
BOOK: HEAVEN STARTS NOW by Fr. John Riccardo (144pg), WHEN: Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 6PM, WHERE: Sacred Heart Elementary ROOM 10. To obtain a copy of the book see Jan Goetz in the Sacred Heart Rectory, 9 copies available for $10 each, (Please make check payable to Rusty Wilson) OR you may order online at AMAZON.COM * PLEASE have 1st chapter read by first meeting on Dec. 1st. **Snacks will be provided** If you have any questions, please call Rusty Wilson @ 765-337-6263.
Help Needed: We will be decorating for Christmas on December 12 & 19 at St. Patrick beginning at 9:00 a.m. both days. Any help is appreciated. If there is someone who has artistic talent some of the figurines in the manger need to be touched up. If interested contact Rita Etter at 385-2185.