St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate
Sacred Heart Parish
Remington
Sts. Peter & Paul
Goodland
St. Augustine
Rensselaer
Friday Flocknote
January 14th, 2022
Fr. Joshua Bennett
"What God asks of us in return is that we love Him and that we love one another as He has loved us.” Mark 12:30-31
The Catholic Ministries Appeal-2020/2021 ended on December 31, 2021 and as a Pastorate we nearly made our goal; the final numbers are being tallied, as the diocese gives a few extra weeks to let things process with delays in the mail, so we will post those numbers when the books are officially closed. Thank you all for your generosity and stewardship!
We are looking forward to kicking off the 2022 Annual Catholic Ministries Appeal, formerly Fruitful Harvest. The theme for this appeal is “Our Grateful Response.” Jesus told us, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) He shows us His love every day in big and little ways, whether it is a prayer answered, or the sunrise every morning. All we have is gift from God.
How will we respond to His gifts of love? We can respond to God and to our neighbor through our prayer life and our service. In addition to our time and talent, we can provide financial support for the good works of the Local Church that are outside the scope of our local parishes.
Our parish’s commitment weekend for the 2022 Annual Catholic Ministries Appeal will be February 5-6. 2022. The appeal will run until December 31. 2022. The Catholic Ministries Appeal provides another way to financially support the good works of our Local Church, which is made up of the parishes, schools and facilities of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, as well as our Chancery offices and staff in Lafayette.
Watch your mail throughout January! It will contain an important letter from Bishop Timothy Doherty asking for your participation in the 2022 Annual Catholic Ministries Appeal, formerly Fruitful Harvest. Also enclosed will be a brochure explaining the many ministries supported by this important appeal, as well as a pledge card with return envelope to mail your gift in. By giving to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, you are helping to support programs for our retired priests as well as new seminarians, for our youth, Newman Centers, deacons, prison ministry, pregnancy centers and so much more. I encourage you to study the mailing from Bishop Doherty and to prayerfully consider giving generously to this appeal.
Thank you for your continued stewardship and prayers for our Local Church.
To learn more visit www.dol-in.org/CMA.
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Cor 9:15
Thank you to everyone who helped with taking down the Christmas decorations last week, many hands, indeed, make light work. We had a good crew, inside and outside at St. Augustine after Mass on Sunday and a group of a dozen or so people showed up to Sts. Peter and Paul on Tuesday! As we enter into these weeks of Ordinary Time, let us continue to consider the many ways we can share the gifts and talents God has blessed us with to help build up His Kingdom here on Earth.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.” – Ps 119:105
We will have the blessing and commissioning of all Lectors (Readers at Mass) at next weekend’s Masses. Next weekend (the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time) has been declared by Pope Francis as the “Sunday of the Word of God” and is to be devoted to the celebration, study, and dissemination of the Word of God.
God Bless,
Fr. Bennett
Sacred Heart of Jesus – Have Mercy on Us
Immaculate Heart of Mary – Pray for Us
Sts. Michael the Archangel, Joseph, Peter, Paul, Augustine – Pray for Us
Don't forget to pick up your 2022 calendar! They are located at each Church entrance.
Sts. Peter & Paul Monthly Cleaning
First Monday of each month starting at 9am CT/10am ET
There will be a brief training for existing and new lectors for our Pastorate. Please plan to attend one of the trainings if you would like to be a lector.
January 16th after 8:30am ET Mass @ Sts. Peter & Paul
There will be altar server training on:
January 16th after 10:00 am CT @ St. Augustine
MSP is moving forward with all Liturgical Scheduling needs for our pastorate! After Jan. 16th, we will be filling in the remaining needs of the January and February Mass schedules. If you still need login assistance or need help setting your Mass preferences, please do not hesitate to email Natalia Brady at nbrady@parish.dol-in.org.
Thank you for your time and devotion
to serving our pastorate!
Are you interested in attending the March for Life Vigil on January 23rd at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis? I plan to attend, and I am glad to provide a ride to those who want to attend. First come, first serve on space in my van.
Contact Kris Dobson, if you want to join me, kdobson@parish.dol-in.org
Knights of Columbus
January 30th— 8:00-11:30am CT
End of the month AYCE Breakfast
February 4th— 5:00-7:00pm CT
Fish Fry
Christian Women of St. Augustine
Who are they? What do they do?
(All women of St. Augustine Parish-over 18 years of age are members)
Why not attend Mass with us?
Please join us on Wednesday, Jan 26th after the noon Mass in the church basement. Light refreshments will be served. Also, please remember to being your Food Pantry Donation. We will be adopting a budget for 2022 and discussing our options during the ongoing COVID restrictions.
New to the parish? Come and join us. The women help provide for funeral dinners, lenten luncheon, seasonal cleaning of church, greeting cards, and other items needed for the church. Our meetings are held quarterly, and alternate morning and evening. Our quilt raffle produces money for the bazaar. This years winner of the quilt was Sandy Martin. Please make your yearly donation to the Christian Women. Thank you for time, talent, and treasure you give to St. Augustine. Any questions contact Mary Lee 219-394-2055.
(In case of bad weather and school closure meeting will be postponed. Watch bulletin and Flocknote for date.)
WE NEED Y0U!
Send Christmas Cheer — Thank you!
We would like to send a very big Thank You to our parish family for supporting our Parish “Send Christmas Cheer” project. We sent 50 gift cards from the St Augustine Catholic Church family to hopefully bring some cheer to community members so they will know they are in our thoughts and prayers. This project only continues because of the generous donations from so many of you. Thank you, Duane and Deb Nagel, Carol and Harvey Wood, Tim and Pama Schreeg, Linda and Tom Meyer, John and Janice Mercer, Ellen Faker, Larry and Mary Sue Chapman, Tim and Linda Shide, Betty and George Tonner, Denise and Kaylei Lank, Mary Lois Luers, Brian and Judy Egan, Andy and Angie Nagel, Bob and Germaine Schenk, Rob and Kim White, and St Augustine Parish. This was our tenth year to bring Christmas Cheer to our community. Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and generosity.
Bill and Dianne Hollerman
The SEARCH Continues!
Groups at St. Augustine will resume as follows:
·Young Women's Group resumes on January 17th at 6:30 pm St. A Rectory (all are welcome)
·Wednesday Evening General Group resumes on
January 19th at 6:30 pm Knights of Columbus Hall
·Thursday Morning General Group resumes on
January 20th at 9:30 am St. A basement
There are several other groups at Sacred Heart and
St. Augustine who are meeting for the SEARCH.
Contact Kris Dobson if you would like to start your own group or join an existing group.
Kris Dobson at kdobson@parish.dol-in.org
College Care Packages:
We will be providing College Care Packages to parishioners from St. Augustine, Sts. Peter and Paul and Sacred Heart. Contact Kris Dobson if you know of a college student or someone serving in the military who would appreciate a package. We will need their name and address. Donations and names/addresses will be accepted through January 23rd and may be left at the parish office or the collection box located at each of the parishes.
Items to donate include pens, pencils, Post It Notes, Chap Stick, snacks, gum, candy, hot chocolate packets, microwave popcorn, etc. Please do not provide heavy items as it affects the cost of shipping. Also, monetary donations are greatly appreciated to help defray the cost of shipping. Monetary donations may be given to Sarah Hall, Kris Dobson, dropped off at the parish offices, or placed in the Sunday Collection Basket (clearly marked for College Care Packages). The packages will be delivered prior to Valentine's Day.
Scrip Gift Cards
PFA will start selling the Scrip Cards after Mass the 3rd Sunday of each month. Orders can be placed for physical cards and picked up at school the following week. Help will also be available to set up online the Raise Right app, which is the online version of Scrip. Thank you in advance for supporting this fundraiser and assisting in lowering St. Augustine church’s subsidy for the St. Augustine school!!!
This Sunday, January 16th, Scrip gift cards will be sold after Mass at 11:00am CT. Everyone is invited, thank you!!
