Time Change & Mass Time Change

Just a reminder that on Sunday, March 10th, our clocks spring forward.  
On March 16, our Saturday Anticipation Mass time will be at 5 pm until the fall time change.

Welcome Gathering for New Parishioners

If you have joined the JPII Parish in the past year, we are hoping you will join us on Saturday, March 30, at 7 pm in the basement at the SP Chapel for a welcome reception.

Lent Season Schedule

JPII's Famous Fish Fry
Hosted by the Men's Club
Fridays in Lent
Beginning March 8th
5:00-7:00pm
St. Joe Hill Parish Hall
Dine-In or Carry-Out
Fish (baked or fried) or Shrimp $9 plate
(served with fries + 2 sides, coffee or tea)
Desserts and sodas available for $1/each
Cheese pizza for the kids - $1.50/slice

Communal  Penance Service
April 4 at SP at 6:30 pm

Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 7 pm
March 15 - SP Chapel
March 22 - SJH Chapel
March 29 - SP Chapel
April 5 - SJH Chapel
April 12- SP Chapel
No Stations of the Cross on Good Friday

Holy Thursday
7:30 pm at SP Chapel

Holy Friday
3 pm at SJH Chapel
7 pm at SP Chapel

Easter Weekend Mass Schedule
9 pm Easter Vigil at SP Chapel
8 am and 10:30 am at SJH Chapel
8:30 am and 11 am at SP Chapel


Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes.  
Christians are called to renew our spiritual practices like fasting, praying, and almsgiving, and to think about our lives and ourselves in new ways. Almsgiving encourages us to express gratitude for all that God has given us by giving some away, and you can embrace a new practice that will provide our church with consistent support and simplify your giving. 
Please consider giving up your envelopes by embracing eGiving.  Our parish can save money by eliminating the wasteful envelopes that go unused by so many.
Sign up is simple: Just call Faith Direct 1-866-507-8757.  Our church code is IN872.
Please give our Lenten challenge prayerful consideration.

St. John Paul II Catholic Church is currently seeking a qualified full-time director for our highly successful Preschool and Daycare program. We are seeking a Christian, motivated, upbeat, management professional to become part of our growing organization.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer experience in management and/or education management
• BA in Early Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred
• Experience with budget process, accounting and bookkeeping RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage Preschool/Daycare Program in accordance with parish mission and budgetary guidelines
• Hire, train, and supervise faculty and staff to create a team environment
• Oversee all facilities and equipment
• Purchase supplies, equipment, food and other materials necessary for program operations

• Competitive Salary based on experience and education
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• 403b

 
Please email resumes and cover letters to: JoinTheJPIITeam@stjohnpaulschool.org.
Interviews are being scheduled now.  

Drawing Held on May 19, 2019
Tickets:  $30 each or 4 for $100
Win your choice of:
   2019 Ford F-150*,  2019 Ford Explorer*, or $40,000*
2nd Place Drawing Winner gets $2,500
3rd Place Drawing Winner gets $1000
4th - 7th Place Drawing Winners get $250

Proceeds benefit St. John Paul II Parish and the
Stained Glass Window Fund for New Church Building.

Get your tickets in early for the Early Bird Drawings! 
$1000 Each Month to one lucky winner!
 April 7 and May 5
Early bird winning tickets will be included in raffle drawings for all
subsequent monthly drawings and the Grand Prize Drawing. 
 
Order tickets at (812) 748-7989 or raffle@stjohnpaulparish.org

Drawing held at St. John Paul Parish II new church building lot site in Sellersburg, IN at the
groundbreaking ceremony - May 19, 2019.
Need not be present to win. Winner responsible for all taxes.
Complete rules available here
License: # 148019.  Must be 18 years old to purchase raffle tickets.

CONGRATULATIONS TO
 Joe C/Scott B/Chris R/Tony T - March Early Bird Winners!
Alison P - February Early Bird Winner!
Chris R - January Early Bird Winner!

Architects from Indianapolis along with Fr. Tom presented updated info and answered questions about the new church facilities.  Ground Breaking will happen on May 19, 2019.  Dedication of the church with the Archbishop of Indianapolis would occur in October 2020.  
Click here to check out the presentation to see a recap of what was shared! 

Click here to view the stained glass windows. 

These windows are currently in Holy Cross Church in Indianapolis. That parish has been closed and merged into St. Philip Neri Parish. We have a reached an agreement with them to purchase the windows and place them in our new church building. The cost of these windows is not included in the budget for the new church building and so some time later, parishioners will have an opportunity to donate toward these windows. The "In Memory portion" of the window could possibly be replaced at that time.   

The first Sunday of the month we have a second collection that focuses on Christian Service and helping others.  The following groups will recieve the outreach funds collected in the upcoming months.  Thanks to JPII parishioners who are able to contribute to these groups!

Mar - Community Kitchen - Mission Statement:  The Community Kitchen is open to all people regardless of race, creed or color.  No one is turned away.  It is also open to any member of our community who would like to volunteer his or her time or money.  The Community Kitchen is not associated with any city, state or federal government agency or any religious organization.   The Community Kitchen has been in existence since 1989.  They serve an average of 4,200 hot, nutritious meals monthly.  Meals are served daily, Monday – Friday 11:30 – 1:00, at their 1611 Spring Street, Jeffersonville location.   They are funded by contributions from individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups.  Currently our parish provides staffing every other Tuesday; more volunteers are needed.   If you are interested in donating time or want additional information about The Community Kitchen, please contact parishioner Bob Burkholder at (812) 246-2252 or rburk@twc.com.

Apr - Habitat for Humanity
May - St. Elizabeth
June - Crusade for Children (100%)

Would you like to register and become a part of our parish family? 
Click here to print off the New Parishioner Registration Form!

Tithing Made Easy!
Online Giving Program!

SPRING STUDIES
Click here to see what's coming up!

Over 200 Parishioners are on Formed.  Will you join them?  
Click HERE to register and create your free account.

7 PM Tuesday - Noon Friday
at St. Joe Hill Chapel.

Rosary for Healing is held monthly on the 3rd Sunday, 6:30 pm at SJH Chapel

* there will be no Adoration the week of Thanksgiving and the week of Christmas.  Adoration will start at 9 am on January 2nd.

Due by Mondays at 9 am.  Click here or email bulletin@stjohnpaulparish.org.

Start your day off right with prayer in your email!  Sign up to recieve daily reflections here!  Relfections are written by fellow SJPII Parishioners and emails are sent Monday-Friday.