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ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Forming Saints for Christ and the Church
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
512 North Perkins Street Rushville Indiana 46173
SIXTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME Parish: 765-932-2588 School: 765-932-3639 www.stmaryrush.org
Congratulations Mrs. Means
for 23 years of Catholic
Education! We are so thank-
ful for your dedication to St.
Mary's!
2 WELCOME TO ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday Offerings There are still spots available for the Fine
February 6, 2022 Dining event on February 26th at Mark and
Lori Hoeing’s. Cost is $50 per person. All
proceeds go to St. Mary Church. Contact
Envelopes/Loose/Youth $ 5,642.00 Lori at 765-561-3185, to reserve your spot.
Online Giving $ 3,468.00
Total 2/6/22 $ 9,110.00
Weekly Budget (2021-2022) $ - 9,000.00
+110.00 EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD
IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
Sunday 2/6/22 $ 9,110.00
Regular Maintenance & Utilities $ 580.00 The Gift of the Mission
Food Pantry $ 367.00
Missions $ 100.00 Early on in my work in parish ministry, I had to deal
Criterion $ 420.00 with a tough human resources situation, letting some
Candles $ 49.00 staff members go and stepping into a role that de-
POH2 $ 0.00 manded more of my time and energy.
TOTAL 2/6/22 $ 10,626.00
In moments like this, stewardship can feel burden-
some. Things take a turn we didn’t expect, perhaps
in spite of our best efforts. Maybe more is asked of us
February Food Pantry Items : than we want or feel prepared to give.
Soup, Pancake Mix, Syrup.
Contact Annette Niehoff But that’s when we need to remember that steward-
with any questions. ship isn’t a job that we apply for. It’s a gift bestowed
directly from God, the Creator of all, and that can be
scary all on its own, if we are preoccupied with our
Maisie Kay Frazier, daughter of own unworthiness. What we might want to do is fall
Andrew and Jaclyn Frazier, will on our knees like Simon Peter and announce, “Depart
receive the Sacrament of Baptism from me, Lord — I am sinful.”
on February 20, 2022. Welcome!
But what if we stop looking in the mirror and look
instead to God?
A Natural Family Planning Class will be held on
Sunday, March 6, from 9a.m. to 12 noon at St. All those years ago, when I was faced with that minis-
Louis Parish, Batesville, IN. The Sympto-Thermal terial challenge, I asked my wife to join me. What
method is 98% effective, natural, and safe. There started as a tough situation turned into a decade of
is a $40 fee for books and materials. For reserva- shared ministry with her — an experience I wouldn’t
tions, call or text Aly (812)212-4951 or Michael trade for anything. It was a burden that became a gift.
(812)212-2719.
We must remember that God knows what He is
about. In His mercy, He gives us what we need as
HELP US GROW! Want an everyday stewards. When God calls out, “Whom
easier way to support the parish? shall we send?” we — in all our sinfulness — are al-
Enroll in Online Giving! You can lowed to cry out “Send me, Lord!” And He sends us
choose what time of the month out and behold — our nets tear with the bounty we
you want to donate, weekly or harvest in His name. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi
monthly, and never have to write a check or remember
your envelope. Go to our website, stmaryrush.org and
sign up on the Online Giving link. It’s that easy!
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 * SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3
February 13, 2022-6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule: February 14 - 20
What has been the most difficult challenge you Monday No Mass
faced in your life? Many difficult human experiences Tuesday 6:30p.m. +Gus & Clara Niehoff
can “turn up the heat” in our lives, causing us to ques- Wednesday 8:30a.m. Sarah Kensicki
tion the why of things or even fall into despair. Some Thursday 8:30a.m. + Donald Goodspeed
people just somewhat passively accept what life brings, Friday 8:30a.m. +Molly Spaeth
even death, and chalk difficult experiences up to hap- Saturday 5:30p.m. +Joe & Myrtha Moran
pening “because they do.” They seemingly endure and Sunday 7:30a.m. +Don Wheeldon
move on. Taking life at face value, there really is no 10:00a.m. St. Mary Parish
ultimate meaning to things. It’s easier to ignore that
inner prompting calling us to understand why. It’s
there whether we admit it or not. To question or not Servers - February 19 & 20
to question — that is the question! People sometimes Sat. 5:30p.m. Joe Richards & Allie Hoeing
give up the God search because it causes too many Sun. 7:30a.m. Not Filled
questions. Once we open the door to the possibility of 10:00a.m. Will Cowan, Nora Spaeth,
God’s existence, then all of the awkward, challenging, Jocelyn Schwering
and tragic pieces of life have to find their place. Lectors - February 19 & 20
It gets messy. But the search is so important to liv- Sat. 5:30p.m. Tom Giesting
ing. We can easily dry up and become arid, abandoning Sun. 7:30a.m. Lori Hoeing
any hope for purpose and meaning because it’s too dif- 10:00a.m. Sofia Kemple
ficult and non-rational at times. In searching for an- Extra-Ordinary Ministers - February 19 & 20
swers to the how and why of life, human beings also Sat. 5:30p.m. Barb Musgrave
embark on a search for God. When one finally stum- Sun. 7:30a.m. Nancy Schroeder
bles upon the real living tangible presence of God, then 10:00a.m. Amaranta Kemple
that discovery allows life’s ironies and tensions to be Ushers for February 2022
held side by side with the all-encompassing totally un- Sat. 5:30p.m. Bob Meer & John Meyer
conditional, unmerited love of God! Then when life’s Sun. 7:30a.m. Nathan & Betsy Nigh
heat gets turned up, difficulties and challenges abound, 10:00a.m. David & Brayton Schultz
dryness and heartache become the norm, the soul re- Money Counters:
mains in joyful repose. There is no fear. Feb. 14 Rose Hoeing, Jane Niccum,
The beatitudes celebrate life’s ironies and tensions, Margie Liggett, Linda Shanahan
holding them all together in the Kingdom of God. Pov- Feb. 22 (Tuesday) Nancy Newbold,
erty, hunger, weeping, being insulted and hated are Lucille Hinton, Diana Leising
not things we would normally associate with being Food Pantry Volunteers:
God’s friends. But they are! In fact, those who experi- Feb. 14 (Restock) Danny Hoeing, Melanie Kriger
ence these uncomfortable realities of life are actually Feb. 16 Steve Pavey & Mary Ann Harpring
better off than those who do not. This is what makes Ministers-to-the-Sick:
Jesus’ message so intriguing! Don’t give up question- Feb. 14 Lou Starkey Feb. 21 Monica Neuman
ing. Questioning the apparent inequities and polarities
of human experience will certainly challenge one’s Fr. Burkhart Scholarship: Applicants must be
faith. But it’s the only way to deepen it. ©LPi attending a Catholic college in 2022/2023.
Applications are available in the parish office dur-
ing regular business hours. Deadline to apply is
April 1, 2022. Late applications will not be
accepted.
The Food Pantry is in need of plastic grocery bags.
Please leave at all church entrances. Thank you!
Please pray for: Patricia (Saxon) Banta, Sister Eileen
ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rose Bonner, Sister Bridget Bonner, Keaton Bower,
512 North Perkins Street, Rushville, IN Charles Bright, Patricia (Thorp) Bright, Steve Bruns,
Parish: 765-932-2588 † School: 765-932-3639 Larry Burch, Steve Burch, Bernice Burkhart, Mary Lou
Emergency-Anointing of Sick: 765-268-0739 Carey, Brenda Herbert Case, Benjamin Castro, Katy
Curtis, Catherine Custer, Juli (Joyce) Ellis, Tony
Figueroa, Maggie Fudge, Bud Garland, Gavin, Sam
Rev. James M. Brockmeier, Pastor Gettinger, Jacob Goble, Patricia Goodspeed, Charles
frbrockmeier@stmaryrush.org Gratzer, Karen Land Graves, Faith Sadler Hankins, Greg
Debbie Spaeth, Administrative Assistant Harcourt, Todd Harding, Norb Harpring, Jeanne
dspaeth@stmaryrush.org Hedrick, Ashley Heller, Joe Hoffman, Terry Honaker,
Amaranta Kemple, Youth Group/RE Coordinator Donna Hood, Brad Ervine, Tom Jones, Claudette Kamm,
akemple@stmaryrush.org Debbie Kensicki, Kim, Martha Knecht, Catherine
Pam Wells, Principal Knueven, Alex Kolb and family, Linda Lair, Steve Link,
Ted & Toni Locke, Paul Marshall, Donny Martin,
pwells@stmaryrush.org
Cecilia Mathews, Tim Meer, Gary Miller, Monna Miller,
Ashley Busald, School Secretary Janet Mitchell, Jo-Clare & Chris Moody, Mary Ann
abusald@stmaryrush.org Muckerheide, Brenda Munchel, Kelly Jarman Munchel,
Parish Office Hours Mark Neuman, Thomas Oesterling, Mary Marr Owens,
Monday-Thursday......8:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. Penny Owens, Philip Parish, Cinda Pavey, Jimmy Raisor,
Friday………………8:30a.m. - Noon Peggy Rich, Gary Riggs, Thelma Robbins, Deb Rosfeld,
Our St. Mary Prayer Line Roger Rosfeld, Faith Sadler, Debra Sater, Meghan
Schultz, Cindy Sever, Jim Scott, Karen Spaeth, Mike
Regenia Ripberger 765-561-1179
Spaeth, Margaret Ann (Roberts) Speranza, Jean Stanley,
Lisa Wagoner 812-593-0790 - 765-663-2444 David Starkey, Anna Telker, Bill Telker, Joe Thorpe,
Parish Council - Chair: Eric Harpring Gracie Tillison, Diana Todd, Mike & Janet Tosick, Tim
Finance Council - Chair: Shawn Adkins Tyler, Diana Pavey Voiles, Blaine Weber, Scott Webster,
School Commission - Chair: Curt Naylor Donna Williams, Harper Williams, Jack & CarolAnn
Woelfel.
Baptism - Call the parish office for scheduling. For those proudly serving our country: William
Reconciliation/Confession Friedl, Garrett Hadler, Travis Pecar, Kody Griffin.
Saturday…4:30p.m.- 5:15p.m. Homebound: Angela Godar, Bernard Spaeth
Tuesday…...6:00p.m.6:25p.m. Residents at Millers Merry Manor: Jenny Brown,
Marriage Barb Craven, Barb Herbert, Marge Mahan, Pete Osting,
Engaged couples must meet with the Pastor to com- Marilyn Schroeder, Doris Thoman.
plete initial marriage paperwork at least 9 months All of those affected by Covid– 19
before the anticipated wedding date and prior to
making any other arrangements concerning the Catholic Men’s Conference 2022 is coming soon,
wedding. featuring Matthew Kelly and Gus Lloyd! Every man
Abortion Alternatives is cordially invited to attend this 7th annual event on
Saturday, February 26, 2022 at East Central High
Birthline Mon.-Fri. 317-635-4808
School Performing Arts Center in St. Leon. IN.
Option Helpline 24/7 1-800-712-HELP
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The St. Mary Rushville TMIY Group will, host a
800-273-TALK (8255) Watch Party of the E-6 Men’s Conference at the
National Domestic Violence Hotline Knights of Columbus Hall in Rushville. The virtual
1-800-799-7233 event is free to all attendees. For those who may
Vocations to Priesthood/Religious Life wish to attend in person, tickets are still available for
Contact Father James - 765-932-2588 purchase at www.e6cmc.com. Get them NOW, as
there will be no walk-up tickets available at the
door. If you cannot take advantage of either of these
New Parishioners options, please consider joining us in praying the
Welcome to St. Mary Parish! You are invited to call Rosary on First Saturdays in 2022. If you have any
the parish office and register to become a part of our specific questions, please contact Steve Thoman.
parish family.
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