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Office of Catechesis Mission Statement

Our mission is to strengthen and develop parish educational and faith ministries for all ages, encouraging involvement which celebrates individual life experiences and addresses individual wants and needs through a comprehensive spirituality, beginning with the Catholic Church and extending into the neighboring community.

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                    Pray without ceasing.
            In all circumstances give thanks,
for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
                    
          
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Prayer for October - Come, Holy Spirit   
Prayer for November - Litany of Saints

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Office of Catechesis / Ministries

For more information about the ministries of the Office of Catechesis,
please click on the links below.

RCIA(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

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            Catechists Dates to Remember
Religious Ed Classes Meet December 2, 9, 16
No Class on December 23rd - Christmas Holiday!
No Class on December 30th - Happy New Year!




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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!  Remember to give thanks for the gift of Faith and for those who assist us on our personal journey.
Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph at 9:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
High School Youth Group Food Drive to benefit the Salvation Army.  Students will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.  Collection will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by supper at Fr. Ron's house.  Call the parish office at 385-2617 to arrange for a pick-up.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Vigil Mass at 6:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Holy Day Mass at 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Reconciliation Service - 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph.  Communal prayer with Examination of Conscience and Act of Contrition followed by Individual Confession and Penance. 
Prepare ye the way of the Lord!  Make your hearts ready for the newborn King!!!
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"The Sign of Peace"
During the Mass following the Lord's Prayer,
 we exchange a sign of peace.
In sharing this sign with one another,
 we affirm that the risen Christ is the source
 of all peace.  United through our Baptism,
 we are the Body of Christ.  
 
Does Peace have a face?  Yes, it is ours.

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Diocese of Evansville - Safe Environment Program

Youth Protection Training Dates

Reminder:  Youth Protection Status must be renewed each year.
 If you have not renewed for the 2012-2013 school year, please call Susan at the Parish Office 385-2617.

                



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