Sacred Heart Catholic Church News - Jeffersonville, Indiana

Dear Friends,

“Raise a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6

There are any number of times in the course of a day that I give God thanks for the parents that I had. Time and time again I think of life lessons that I learned from my parents, John and
Rosie Clegg. One such time was this past week.

I was going out to get something for lunch and stopped by one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. I got a “to-go” box and saddled up the buffet. After making my usual selections I headed to the cash register to pay for my food. The total came to $4.66. I handed the cashier a five dollar bill and he began to ring up my order. As he did, I told him that I needed a receipt. He punched a few buttons on the cash register, got a confused look, punched a few more buttons, a got a second confused look, and then figured it out and the receipt printed. This whole time he was holding my $5 bill. He tore off the receipt and gave me my change--5 and 34 cents. I immediately corrected his mistake and took only my 34 cents change. He smiled and said, “Thank you for being honest.

Many people would have just taken the full amount.” While driving home to eat I remembered a similar situation. I was about 10 or 11 years old and my dad sent me down to the store to get a gallon of milk. It was probably about $1.19 back then. He gave me a 10 dollar bill. I paid for the milk with the 10 and the cashier gave me change for a 20. My ten-year-old brain thought that it had won the lottery. I kept the change, putting the $8.81 into one pocket to give back to my dad and putting my take (a crisp ten dollar bill) in my other pocket. When I got home I told my dad the story and how lucky I was.

I wasn’t lucky for long. Not only did my dad march me back to the store to hand back my ill-gotten gain, but I also got a spanking for “cheating” the man. “But it wasn’t my fault,” I insisted. My dad said simply, “Do you want another one?”

“Raise a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Thanks mom and dad! And thanks to all you moms and dads today who dare to be good parents to your children!

Lovingly in Christ,
Fr. Tom

The Catholic Community of Jeffersonville St. Augustine and Sacred Heart
Lenten Schedule

Friday Lenten Fish Frys at Sacred Heart
5:00-7:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. each Friday
Alternating weekly between Sacred Heart and St. Augustine
Friday, March 12, at St. Augustine

Ecumenical Lenten Service
12:05 p.m. each Wednesday of Lent
at St. Augustine

Lenten Contemplative Music
March 14, 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine

Lenten Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart

PARISH LIFE

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH (the second collection next weekend) will go to Meals on Wheels.

NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION is Sunday, March 14th , 10:00 a.m. in the parish office dining room.

BULLETIN INFORMATION: Please email information for the bulletin to annette.bailey@insightbb.com. If at all possible, please have all information to Annette on Sunday evenings for the next weeks bulletin. THANK YOU!

ROSARY: You are invited to join with others in the community to pray the Rosary. This opportunity will be offered the first Saturday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sacred Heart. If you plan to attend, please use the Chapel doors from the Meditation garden.

Ministry Schedules for Sacred Heart Parish - Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Sacristans and Servers may view their schedules online.

GOT A LITTLE TIME ONCE A WEEK? We are looking for people to take communion to a homebound or nursing home resident. We will be happy to train you in this important ministry; it is really quite simple. Please call Susan Wheatley with questions or interest 283-6914.

IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE PARISH EMAILS, you will need to add to your address book: parishoffice@sacredheartschool.us. If your email address changes, please notify the parish office.

Please Note: A REMINDER THAT WHEN ATTENDING MASS OR ANY FUNCTION AT SACRED HEART CHURCH THERE IS NO PARKING ON 8TH STREET. PARKING ALONG 8th STREET CAUSES VISION HAZARDS AND THE POLICE WILL BE GIVING PARKING TICKETS.

SAINT AUGUSTINE-SACRED HEART COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

JESUS IN DISGUISE: Next week, our parishes will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your gift will support agricultural development to strengthen economies and create food sustainability, provide outreach services to survivors of human trafficking, and supply pastoral care and advocacy for immigrants and refugees. By helping the marginalized and impoverished, you give hope to Jesus in disguise. Please be charitable in next week’s Catholic Relief Services Collection.

Contemplative Music…Calming Time…Candlelight…
Please join us for an Evening of Contemplative Music with Josh Graf on Sunday, March 14 at 7:30PM in St. Augustine Church. This is an excellent way to spend an hour in thought and prayer as we journey through the Lenten season. Come and experience this new prayer form. You will be glad you began your week with music by candlelight! Please feel free to bring a pillow and blanket from home so that you may feel relaxed during the hour.

RECONCILIATION OPPORTUNITY - “12 HOURS OF GRACE” is a Lenten initiative hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany, IN, to invite all Catholics to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is an opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. “12 Hours of Grace” will be held on Thursday, March 18, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany, IN, 47150). At least two priests will be available throughout this time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Come when you can - come as you are - to receive the healing grace of forgiveness and love. For more information, visit www.olphna.org or call 812-944-1184.

BLOOD DRIVE: Sacred Heart will be the site for a blood drive on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thank you for marking this on your calendars and please invite others to donate in order to make this a successful drive.

WEDNESDAY MORNING “RENEWING FAITH” GROUP FOR MEN: Gather with other men of our community to hear the word of God, share your personal response to the word, offer and receive prayer support, and enjoy fellowship. This group meets from 7:15 to 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday morning in the Bill Hunn Center of St. Catharine Hall at Sacred Heart. For more information, contact Mike Prechtel at 284-3324 or mprechtel@flowcorp.com; Mark Munzer at 821-1322 or mmunzer@newwashbank.com; or Tim Grove at 292-7560 or tgrove@stpatrick-lou.org.

“WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING, EVIL PREVAILS.” Shaping public policy is the responsibility of every person. Our democratic form of government and our Catholic Church both call us to become involved. Through the Indiana Catholic Conference, you and other Catholics can have a direct impact on legislative action through I-CAN. As an I-CAN (Indiana Catholic Action Network) member you can now share your Catholic views on important issues. How can I Join I-CAN?: 1) Go to the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) Website at www.indianacc.org 2) Click on Legislative Action Center. 3) Click on Join our Action Network. 4) Put in required information and you will now receive periodic I-CAN Updates.

RECESSION RESOURCES: Are You………. Out of work? Facing possible foreclosure? Facing loss of medical insurance? Having trouble making ends meet? Then check out the new web page and see what help we have available for you.

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: If you are from St. Augustine and attending Mass at Sacred Heart or vice versa and want your contribution to go to your home parish and do not have your regular envelope please be sure to write your parish name on the outside of your visitors envelope.

COUPON EXCHANGE! Here is how it works. There is a box in each of the Parish Offices which contains coupons for anyone who could use them. We also invite anyone who is interested to share your extra coupons, the ones you don’t use you can now clip and share with someone else who would greatly appreciate them. Simply bring any coupons you have to share to the Parish Office and our wonderful volunteers will organize them in the Coupon Exchange Box. So remember before you go shopping or the next time you come by the Parish Office stop in and check out the coupon exchange box and you might just save some money.

Low Gluten Hosts Available For All Liturgies - It has been brought to our attention that a number of parishioners are unable to receive communion because they have a gluten intolerance, and/or wheat allergies. We will begin offering low gluten hosts at all liturgies. Prior to the start of the liturgies at both churches, there will be a small bowl of the low gluten hosts next to the bread and wine on the small table in the back of church. Pick up the low gluten host with the tongs and place in the bowl of regular bread. At communion time, you will receive Eucharist from Fr. Tom. These hosts have been approved by the American Bishops. If you have any questions, please contact Josh at jgraf@sacredheartschool.us

VIRTUS TRAINING-“Protecting God’s Children” This training is free to all interested parishioners who would like more information on the Church’s plan to prevent child molestation. These sessions are required for all Church employees and volunteers who work with children. There are brochures in the racks in the back of church. You may register online by going to the St. Augustine home page and clicking on the VIRTUS link. For more information please contact Ann Northam 282-1231, Rita Bartle 282-2995, or Gail Stumler 283-8576.

It is important to remember to check expiration dates when donating food items of any type to The Center for Lay Ministry, the Parishes, Marie Robertson Ministries, or to any cause feeding the less fortunate. Food items that are out of date cannot be used and therefore should not be donated.

If you know of a young man or woman who you believe would serve well in priesthood or religious life, please call (317)236-1496 and leave the individuals name with the vocation director.

A NOTE TO ALL ST. AUGUSTINE & SACRED HEART PARISHIONERS: If you are requesting that an announcement be read at the weekend Masses it must be turned in or e-mailed to Josh Graf by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the weekend of the Mass that the announcement is to be made. Josh’s e-mail is jgraf@sacredheartschool.us.

THE ROSARY-parishioners and friends from both parishes are welcome to come to pray the Rosary on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in St. Augustine Church. For more information please call Kathy Hughes 280-1488 or Ann Northam 282-1231

THE LEGION OF MARY from Holy Family is interested in establishing a group at both St. Augustine & Sacred Heart. Contact Russell Flint, 948-1249 or Pauline Glotzbach, 944-5492, to learn what the Legion of Mary does.

MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP-Thanks to Amelia Goffinet for being the new St. Augustine Representative to this group and thanks to Theresa Shaw for being Sacred Heart’s liaison. The group meets the first Sunday of every month at First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Amelia at 282-9587 or Susan at 542-0106.

PLEASE HELP US HELP YOU: IF you go to the Emergency Room and are admitted to the Hospital please have a family member notify someone at either parish office so someone can visit.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

BABY DIAPERS: Katie Cunningham is offering her services in making diapers for babies. She will be available to teach others by calling her at 812-989-9460

ALUMINUM CANS: The Boy Scouts will be collecting aluminum cans for recycling. If you have aluminum cans to get rid of please place them in the plastic barrels located next to the garage on the back parking lot of Sacred Heart

Seven Counties Services has over 3000 services that are available to Kentucky and Southern Indiana residents. If you or someone you know needs help with something this would be the place to contact. They can be reached by calling 211 or on the internet at www.sevencounties.org. To view their services click on “Contact Us” the “Community Resources” then follow the directions.

FREE SEMINAR is available for family and friends of substance users at Our Lady of Peace, 2020 Newburg Road. The seminar series “Living with and Loving Someone when Substance Abuse is a Problem,” addresses the problem and its effects on others, the feeling of helplessness, coping skills and resources for help and assistance. Each week a new general topic will be covered, so persons can join the meetings any week. Seminars are on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15p.m., in the Outpatient Meeting Room. For more information visit www.oloplousiville.org or call 479-4452.

The state of Indiana, through the Offices of Faith-Based Community Initiatives and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), has recently launched the “Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network.”

The Hotline is (877) GET-HOPE…(877) 438-4673. The website can also be visited at www.877GetHope.org.

The program is….
1. Available to any Hoosier homeowner having trouble paying a mortgage
2. Available 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
3. Absolutely confidential
4. Free foreclosure prevention counseling by trained financial experts.
5. Includes….
Budgeting help, Help in developing a budget plan, Assistance negotiating with lenders

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meet Friday evening, 8:00 PM at St. Anthony’s Benedictine Hall

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS meets Sunday, 6:30PM, Deer Park Baptist Church, 1733 Bardstown Rd., Louisville

Al-ANON FAMILY GROUP meets Wednesday, 8:00PM, Wellstone, 2700 Vissing Park Rd. in Jeff.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Those who are ill: Dick Anderson, Patty Ballard, Jim Bowen, Duke Braitling, Frank Braun, Darryl Brooks, Brent Broyles, Charles Carroll, Patty Clark, Ruby Clark, Sharon Colin, Rachel Coulter, Theresa Daniels, Ed Dauby, Cary Dyson, Marge Elliott, Susan Fitzpatrick, Jim Gilfoy, Pat Griffith, Roger Griffith, Larry Hagan, Eileen Hahn, Jim Harbeson, Josh Hardin, Maggie Hendrix, Donna Higdon, Roy Hollingshed, Wanda Holzknecht, Jim Hood, Richard Hoyland, Lois Hunn, Vicki Johnson, Jimmy King, Leo Klein, Margie Lewis, Phyllis Lewis, Pat Meiners, Margaret Morton, Connie Oberhausen, Charlie Oberhausen, Patty Pearson, Joyce Reagan, Raymond Saunders, Christine Schiller, Charlie & Inez Smith, Helen Sorg, Bill Sperzel, Jean Strutz, Mary Swank, Frank Thieneman Sr., Bobby Thompson, Sherry Thompson, Leslie Townsend, Roberta Truman, Vanna Lashea Vick, Ruby Vogt, Ed Voyles,, Helen West, Martin Whitten, Chris Woodward

Please remember to call the parish office when your loved one no longer needs to be on our prayer list.

IN THE HOSPITAL? Be sure to let the hospital know that you are Catholic. That way, we can bring you communion. We have Eucharistic Ministers six days a week for Clark Memorial. If you would like a visit from Susan Wheatley, or to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick please call the parish office. We just want you to be aware that if you don’t call us, we have no way of knowing you are there.

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL

Pre-Registration forms for next year were sent out to all current families, as well as to those who attended our Open House in January. Please return the forms as soon as possible with the reduced payment of $200. Families who register after March 31 will pay the full amount of $300. New families are asked to come to our registration evening on Monday, March 15 from 4:30-6 PM, to turn in their forms and make their payments.

Third Grade students are learning about force, motion, and simple machines in science. They are also learning about famous inventors and their inventions and creating PowerPoint presentations to share their reports.

Fourth Grade students are learning about how earthquakes and volcanoes form in science and in social studies they are learning all about Indiana becoming a state. During this Lenten season they are walking in Jesus' footsteps and reflecting each week on how they can become more like him as they journey to Easter.

Fifth Grade students are learning how to write a research paper. Each student is choosing a topic that has to do with ocean technology and exploration to research and write about in theirpaper.

Seventh and Eighth grade students recently completed classroom competitions for the annual Optimist Club speech contest. Twelve students were then chosen to represent Sacred Heart during the next round of competition, which was held at River Valley Middle School last week. Those 12 students were: 7th Grade – Tracey Lindsey, Baylie Sprague, Paige Lorey, Haley Mull, Andrew Harbeson, and J.P. Miller; 8th Grade – Autumn Kastensmidt, Mary Kate Meyer, Bryanna Rake, Ashley Carroll, John Renfrow, and Ben Shahroudi. The results of that competition were not known at press time, but we will announce the results next week. Congratulations to all the students who did a great job writing and delivering their speeches!

PROVIDENCE JUNIOR - SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
St. Augustine & Sacred Heart

Barbara Renners
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
283-6234 or email: barb4youth@insightbb.com

Youth Ministries Website

New Albany Deanery Youth Ministries Website

Young Adult Ministries Website

New Albany Deanery Young Adult Ministry

Please contact Barbara at the Youth Ministry Office, 283-6234 or barb4youth@insightbb.com if you are interested in participating, being a leader or for more information about any of the following activities.

HIGH SCHOOL
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY: Are you a teen who is looking for better answers to what life, love, and sex are all about? Do you want a message that affirms the worth and purpose of your body? Then come to the deanery-wide Theology of the Body for Teens program on Sunday, March 7 from 6:00.-7:30 p.m. at the Providence High School Activities Center. Join other teens in the area as you learn the good news about what the Church teaches about sex, love, and the dignity of each human person. Contact Jeff Jenkins for more information. 812.945.2000 or jeff@nadyouth.org

YOUNG ADULTS
SPRING BREAK SERVICE DAYS: Coming back home for Spring Break, but still want to make a difference? Catholic Youth Ministries is hosting two days of service for college-age youth on Tuesdays March 9 and March 16. Hosted by Griffin Street Recreation Center in New Albany, the days run from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m., working with senior citizens in the early afternoon and then after-school programs in the late afternoon. A $5 donation is requested to help cover the cost for the group meal that will follow the service activities. Register by sending an e-mail to jeff@nadyouth.org, with "Spring Break Service" in the subject line. Registration e-mails are due on Friday, March 5 or March 12 depending on the service date requested.

MARRIAGE 101: So you popped the big question and she said, Yes! Now what? The Deanery Catholic Youth Ministry is hosting a Marriage 101 day of reflection at Holy Family Parish in New Albany at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010. This all-day marriage preparation event is designed to help engaged couples learn the skills needed to build a happy, life-long marriage. Registration deadline is February 26, 2010. Visit our website at www.nadyouth.org for details and registration info, or contact our office at 812.945.2000 or jeff@nadyouth.org.

Faith Formation
St. Augustine & Sacred Heart

Ann Northam
DRE
282-1231 e-mail:annnortham@insightbb.com

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What steps are you taking this Lent to make sure that your faith bears fruit in good works?

SOUP & PSALMS: This Monday, March 8 is the next Soup & Psalms at 6:00 p.m. in the Bill Hunn Center of St. Catharine Hall at Sacred Heart. This month we will pray, discuss, and study Psalms 106 & 134.

The Week Ahead
Mon., March 8: Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart
                     Soup & Psalms, 6:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart
Wed., March 10: Scripture Study, 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine
Thur., March 11: RCIA, 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine
Sun., March 14: Second Scrutiny, 8:30 a.m. at St. Augustine
                      CFF, 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Parish Hall
                      Thomas Merton Series (AFF), 9:45 a.m. at Sacred Heart

FAITH FORMATION ONLINE: Please go to the parishes websites and click on Faith Formation to see what’s available for all ages. Have you read any of Fr. Tom’s Blogs? The addresses are: www.saintaug.org or www.sacredheart-church.com. There are many links from these websites that will provide a variety of faith formation 24/7. Did you know that there is an on-line scripture study, free of charge on our parish website? This free study is sponsored by Sadlier Publishers and you can study scripture anytime, 24hrs. a day, by going to this link.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION (AFF):

WORD AMONG US, LIVING FAITH & FAITH CONNECTION These monthly magazines, quarterly meditation books and weekly scripture sheets are available in the racks in both churches. Please take advantage of this opportunity for personal faith formation.

GOSPEL CHAMPIONS: This is a Catholic Action Adventure Video Game sequenced with the lectionary to extend the gospel readings to home. Please visit the parishes’ website and click on Faith Formation, then click on Children’s Faith Formation and you will see the link to download this game to your computer. The access code for our community is z4s-z6u-i5a.

For RCIA information please call Annette Bailey at 282-0423 or e-mail her at annette.bailey@insightbb.com.

HAPPENINGS ELSEWHERE

Free Long Term Care at the St Mary’s Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs IN: Join us at the Parish Hall of St Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, in Floyds Knobs IN for Long Term Care seminars March 9th, 2010 at 6:00pm. Elise Goldberg & Jackie Taylor, will present the seminars. The seminar will include information on learning how to protect ALL your assets, staying at home longer & IN partnerships. Don’t miss these important meetings. Call 502-376- 9618 or 502-523-2606. Reservations requested.

REVERSE RAFFLE: St. Mary of the Knobs celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in style! This 5th Annual Reverse Raffle is set for Friday, March 12th at 7:30PM. Only 100 tickets sold in increments of $100, $50, $25. Total cash prizes of $5,500—even losers have a second chance to win! This event will be held at the Knights of Columbus in New Albany. Enjoy K of C’s delicious seafood meal before the Raffle from 4:30 - 7:30PM. SMK’s Reverse Raffle begins promptly at 7:30pm. Proceeds to be used for parish expenses.

POST-ABORTION HEALING: Through Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats, you will be immersed in a spiritual experience that lasts. The retreat addresses the spiritual wounds of abortion that run deep in women and men. Participants experience their sadness and grief in the company of others who share their pain. The retreat focuses on God’s unconditional love and forgiveness in a confidential and safe atmosphere. Memories of abandonment, pain and confusion are replaced by reconciliation and peace. There is light at the end of the tunnel for those who grieve their losses after abortion. Don’t be afraid to begin the healing process. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain! The next retreats scheduled in Indianapolis are March 19-21, 2010 and July 16-18, 2010 To learn more about the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats, contact Sister Diane at 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext.1521 or Bernadette Roy at 317-831-2892. ALL CALLS ARE COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL

UNITED STATES CENSUS 2010: Your census form will arrive in March 2010. Don’t Miss your opportunity to make a difference. By answering 10 simple questions, you can help improve our schools, roads, hospitals, job-training programs, public transportation and
much more. With only 10 questions, the 2010 Census questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Households are asked to provide key demographic information, including: whether a housing unit is rented or owned, the address of the residence; and
the names, genders, ages and races of others living in the household. By law the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

WHAT IS CURSILLO? Cursillo is a method to enable the baptized person to have the knowledge and conviction to live and share what is fundamental for being Christian; love of God and love of neighbor, experienced through an encounter with oneself, with Christ and with others. For more information, please contact Joann Reas, 502-599-1492.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: When a family receives a cancer diagnosis it can create a sense of uncertainty, leave them with many questions and sometimes heavy financial burdens. The American Cancer Society has materials available for each of the most common types of cancer (lung, breast, colon and prostate), as well as materials appropriate for any type of cancer diagnosis. They also have a toll-free support line 1-800-227-2345, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with a trained cancer information specialist there to answer questions and provide assistance.

CENTER FOR LAY MINISTRIES is in need of volunteers Tuesday mornings, 9-12:30 and Wednesday afternoons, 12:30 - 4:00. Call 282-0063 to volunteer or for more information.

THE INDIANA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Want to hold government officials accountable for their action or inaction particularly on moral issues important to Catholics. Want to be informed about pending legislation that is either in line with Church teaching or contrary to it? Here’s your chance to put your faith in action by just using a few simple keystrokes. The Indiana Catholic Conference, The Indiana Bishops’ public policy arm, has launched a powerful software tool called Capitol Advantage available now on their web page www.indianacc.org. Check it out now and click Legislative Action Center to begin.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS: Thank you for donating to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal! Because of your generosity, Catholic Home Missions will be able to support seminary training and to help bring a new generation of priests to the home mission dioceses. Now more parishes will be able to enjoy basic pastoral services, and religious education. You have truly made a difference to the Church in the United States. To learn more about how your money is making a difference through Catholic Home Missions, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held weekly at St. Joseph Hill Church. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening and ending with Benediction at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. If you would like to make a commitment of spending an hour each week before the Blessed Sacrament, please contact Joyce Hagest at 246-2512 or Linda Helms at 246-5015.

CENACLE OF LIFE: Every Tuesday after 7:00 p.m. mass, St. Joe Hill Catholic Church, 2606 St. Joe Road, Sellersburg, IN. A Cenacle is a prayer group that prays the way the Blessed Mother and Apostles prayed in the Upper Room, awaiting the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This is a tremendous united prayer effort throughout the United States and the world to defeat the culture of death.

KENTUCKY VOICE FOR CRIME VICTIMS- The Kentucky Voice for Crime Victims (KVCV) a support group for family and friends of crime victims, is held at 7:30 p.m. at the Westport Road Church of Christ the second Tuesday of each month. The address is 4500 Westport Road, Louisville, KY. Call Sherry Osborne for more information at 283-3684.

IF YOU OR YOUR PARENT IS ON MEDICARE AND HAS LIMITED INCOME, extra help is available to pay prescription drug costs. Social Security has the information. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov and fill out an easy-to-use online application. Or call Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 to apply over the phone.

PROJECT RACHEL: Catholic women suffering from the aftermath of abortion are invited to find out about Project Rachel programs in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Through Project Rachel, you will be directed to a priest for spiritual counseling and the sacraments if this is a need at the present time. All calls are completely confidential. Call 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1521.

CATHOLIC RADIO STATION/WLCR AM 1040 For a free program guide call 451-9527. Catholic programming featuring interviews with local area priests.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP-2nd Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church, 2402 East SR 62, Jeffersonville, IN , 2:00-3:30 p.m. For questions please call LifeSpan Resources, Inc., Caregiver Support Program (812)948-8330 or by email www.lifespanresources.org.

MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: The support group meetings are on the first Sunday of the month at First Presbyterian church (corner of Chestnut and Walnut- enter the parking lot door) at 6:30 p.m.

EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS: The Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition provides free tax preparation, financial education and outreach about underutilized federal tax benefits to local residents. You may be eligible to receive free services and up to $4,300 Earned Income Tax Credit if you meet the criteria. To find out more about these services, call 502-292-6160.

DIAL A CARE PROGRAM is a telephone reassurance program for the homebound. If you need or want a daily call for family member or friend, please call 948-1815.

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Do you have any old, unused cell phone lying around collecting dust? There is a local program out of Louisville that provides these phones for battered women and also sends this advanced technology to businesses in Mexico. It saves our landfills by recycling and the company will pay $1.50 per phone. You may leave the phones at school, the parish office, or church.

WEBSITES OF INTEREST
Archdiocese of Indianapolis CatholicCharitiesIndy Family Ministry Office: www.positive-way.com www.stepfamilv.orq www.saafamilies.orq www.griefrecovery.com www.christophers.org St. Elizabeth's Catholic Charities Aquinas Center New Albany Deanery Youth Ministry Saint Augustine Church	National Conference of Catholic Bishops Indiana Catholic Conference Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House Saint Meinrad Archabbey Mount St. Francis Our Lady of Providence High School Tonini Church Supplies Sacred Space Finding God Kameron Johnson Miles Bennett Catholic Radio WLCR AM 1040