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1 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) Sunday, June 05, 2016

2 Parish Center Phone: Pastor Ext. 106 Parish Business Manager Ext. 102 Administrative Assistant Ext. 100 Dir. Of Youth Ministry Ext. 101 Music Director Ext. 105 Pastoral Associate Ext. 103 Coordinator of Rel. Ed Ext. 104 Fr. Todd Riebe Kevin Sweeney Chris Guedel Julie Albertson Andy Eagan Deacon Tom Horn Angi Swiezy School Contacts Principal Ext. 201 Secretary Ext. 200 Help Needed CONTACTS Rusty Albertson Beth Leszcynski Help Needed-Ministry The Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy have made their home with us at St. Mark. The Sisters are in need of volunteers to help cut the grass. If four parishioners could volunteer for this ministry, each would be responsible to cut the grass once a month. Let s keep St. Mark Convent looking good! If you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish Center. News rom Father Todd Dear friends, As you read this bulletin letter, Chris Guedel and I are enjoying our final days in India. We have been privileged to witness the ordination of Fr. Jude Meril Sahayam and to visit one of the world s largest and most populous countries. This weekend we offer a warm to welcome Fr. Paul Landwerlen. Fr. Paul was ordained to the priesthood in 1954 and after forty-nine years of active ministry, he retired in In the early years of his priesthood he served as an assistant pastor at three parishes and then, through the years, pastored five parishes of the Archdiocese. His final assignment was at St. Vincent de Paul in Shelby County where he ministered for seventeen years. Fr. Paul is one of the great resources of our Archdiocese. We sometimes wonder what we would do without our retired priests. While Fr. Paul and his fellow retired priests may not have a canonical assignments, they continue to offer valuable sacramental assistance to parishes throughout the Archdiocese. They are extremely generous in helping wherever they are needed and giving priests, like myself, opportunities to take part in special celebrations like Fr. Meril s ordination. Fr. Paul also assists the Central Indiana Cursillo Community by serving as a Spiritual Director for many of the renewal weekends sponsored by Cursillo. He is much in demand for the weekends where both his wit and his wisdom are greatly appreciated. Please thank Fr. Paul for his kindness to us this weekend and ask God to bless him for his generous service to the Church. Next weekend is FUNFEST! Let s make it a memorable one and a successful one. Everyone s help is needed and everyone s help is welcome. Please remember that our Saturday anticipation Mass next week will be at 4:00 p.m. rather than the usual 5:30 p.m. Due to the festival there will not be confessions before Mass. Plan on enjoying a great meal after Mass and a great evening with fellow parishioners and friends at the St. Mark Funfest! See you at Mass and at Funfest!

3 St. Mark Mission Trip Mass Intentions Mission Trip 2016 Information It is not too late to join us in Saylersville, KY from June We will be doing various things which might include but are not limited to: painting, skirting on a double wide trailer, roofing, laying flooring, drywall, etc. There is also a food pantry and a clothing distribution center if you cannot participate in the other jobs. Do you like to cook? We also need cooks to prepare meals for the volunteers! If you are interested in participating, we can find a job for you! At our last meeting, John Gnatt shared photos of the flood damage in Saylersville. The need for assistance was evident and it made us anxious to get there to provide our support! Our next meeting is June 1 at 6:30 in the school media center. Are you unable to go the full time? There is flexibility in the schedule. Saylersville is a 4 1/2 hour drive so you are welcome to drive down later in the week or return home early if necessary. If you would like more information prior to the meeting, contact Chela Moody at or Sharon Shockey at Just a reminder for those already signed up--please drop your payment off at the parish office by May 27. The cost is $100. "It's hard to grow your faith inside of your comfort zone!" -- author unknown Faith Formation SAVE THE DATE: Vacation Bible School will be Sunday, June 26 th thru Thursday, June 30 th from 6-8pm for children ages 4-10 years old. Watch the Bulletin for further details. Questions? Contact Angi Swiezy at aswiezy@stmarkindy.org or the Parish office at Short Course in Christianity Looking for a way to rev up your spiritual life? Cursillo has given many people a new lease on their spiritual lives. Cursillo of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lafayette will host a Cursillo weekend September for men and September for women. If you would like more information about Cursillo, brochures explaining this work of the Holy Spirit are available in the Information Centers in the narthex of the church. Sunday, June 5 - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of Saint Mark 9:30 a.m. Paul Becher 11:45 a.m. Pat Hurley Monday, June 6 - Weekday; Saint Norbert 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Tuesday, June 7 - Weekday 9:00 a.m. Rosemary Daeger Wednesday, June 8 - Weekday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Thursday, June 9 - Weekday; Saint Ephrem 9:00 a.m. Charlie Cantlon Friday, June 10 - Weekday 8:15 a.m. Ed Hartman Saturday, June 11 - Saint Barnabus 4:00p.m. Isabelo Flores Banaag Sunday, June 12 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Bill Book 9:30 a.m. Marybeth Bowling 11:45 a.m. Parishioners of Saint. Mark Readings for 6/05/2016 ~ 6/12/2016 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17 Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: Acts11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36-8:3 or 7:36-50

4 Please pray for... Eleanor Sowder, Lorraine Braasch, Don and Chris Gough, Mark Smith, John Perkins, Linda Lilly, John Bradley, Elaine Alexander, John Caito, Ron Shockey, Noah Duffer, Jeff Fryar, Sue Marshall, Charles & Mildred Ragon, Richie Lowrey, Barbara Beaton, Betty Newman, Sarah Clements, Jim Reed, Betty Mouser, Steve Chaplin. Lisa Engelking, Joan Matthews, Molly Brown, Mike Hendrickson, Katie Leach, George & Margaret Strack, Kim Huffman, Melanie Brady, Michael Starich, Lucy Hopkins, Brenda Wheeler, Annette Lyngh Nicole Richards, Judy Weaver, Alex Stavrou, Vince Huber, Cyril DesJean, Bill Rowley, Nick Kreuzman, Bernard & Elizabeth Price, Jane Rosebrock, Don Pearson, Ann Grange, Pat Ward John Conover, Jean Nightingale, Dick Schott, Katie Nightingale, Alicia Keaton, Molly Russell, Margaret Payne, Ethan Jones, Marybeth Greulich, Mont Jolley, Samantha Kirk, Karen Duncan, Puring de las Alas, Ann Louise Caric, Romeo Manalo, and Terri Rottler-Means, Maliah Sandefur, Loucretia Price. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces and their families. St. Mark Roof Campaign Thank you for those that have turned in their pledge cards for the St. Mark Roof Campaign. For those who have decided to fulfill their pledges with installments, we have set up the ability to pay with our On Line Giving options for autopay: Vocations Michael Batz Seminarian Second Philosophy Home Parish: Our Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, IN Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Sr. Marie Therese Home parish: Holy Rosary, Indianapolis, Indiana Temporary Professed Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Also pray for those who are being called, that they may be open to God s call. Bishop Brute Days at the Castle June 14-17, 2016 Bishop Brute Days Camp is a retreat that takes place for young men who are seeking to grow closer to Christ, and who may be open to the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood. The retreat gives young men the opportunity to spend three days with the Bishop Brute college seminarians learning about prayer, service, scripture, and the awesome fit of our Catholic faith. Registration forms are available on the Information Centers in the Narthex, also in the parish center, or go to Community There will also be an envelope in the parish packets beginning in June For more information please contact Kevin Sweeney at sweeneyk@stmarkindy.org Reminder Mass of Anticipation on Saturday, June 11th will be at 4:00 pm, instead of 5:30 HOPE AND HEALING SUPPORT GROUP: For those who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide or if you are in need of help, please contact Judy Proctor, or go to

5 Parish Life INCLUSION MINISTRY: Speak directly to a person with a disability at his or her eye level. React to and treat persons with disabilities as if they are healthy. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PARISH Our Parish Pastoral Council has set communications as one of the goals of the parish this year. We have had a good response since this has been in place. Please continue to share your suggestions For the Good of the Parish! There is a suggestion box in the form of a church with suggestion paper and pens/pencils available on the Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Welcome Desk. Spiritual Direction As more and more Catholics seek to grow in their relationship with God, there is an ever-growing need for spiritual direction. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis through the Secretariat for Worship and Evangelization, is responding to this need in a new way. Catholics who are interested in having a Spiritual Director are invited to contact the Secretariat at spiritualdirection@archindy.hyperlink "mailto:spiritualdirection@archindy.org"org. Assistance will be given to help a person to know what spiritual direction is and what it is not. The archdiocese is able to refer interested persons to trained spiritual directors who are available to accompany people on their spiritual journey. Brochures outlining the program and the process of finding a Spiritual Director are now available in the Information Centers in the narthex. Sister Circle Calling all Ladies! Women s Bible Study coming soon to St. Mark! School St. Mark Catholic School Enrollment please contact Mr. Albertson, ralbertson@stmarkindy.org or call ext 201 to set up a tour of the school and to answer any questions. Pre-K Program: There are still a few openings for students in the Pre-K program. The child will need to be four years old on the first day of school (August 3, 2016). The SMCS Pre-K program is 5 days a week. School begins at 7:55am and Pre- K students are picked up at 2:45pm. (We also provide before and after care for those who may have a need.) Please contact Mr. Rusty Albertson, principle ralbertson@stmarkindy.org or , ext. 201 with any questions you may have. Do You Want a 50% Tax Credit on your Donation to St. Mark? Reminder: if you want to receive a 50% Indiana Tax Credit from your donation to our St. Mark SGO Tax Credit Scholarship for your 2015 tax return, your donation must be completed by December 31, If you want to donate to our St. Mark SGO Tax Scholarship and receive a 50% Indiana Tax Credit, go to: or call The Institute for Quality Education at: Please remember to designate "Saint Mark Catholic School" as to where you want your donation to go. The money you donate will be used at St. Mark Catholic School for tuition assistance. For example if you donate $1000 to St. Mark's SGO Tax Credit Scholarship, $500 will come directly back to you as a tax credit on your Indiana Tax return and you will also receive your Federal tax deduction for donations! Sister Circle is sponsoring an 8-week women s Bible study. The Bible Timeline presents participants with a masterful, easily understood blueprint of the Bible. By using 14 Old Testament books and Luke and Acts from the New Testament, participants journey through the Bible chronologically to gain a great overall picture of Salvation History from Adan and Ever through the founding of the Church. Darlene Davis, a member of St. Michael parish in Greenfield and graduate of Presentation Ministries Guadalupe Bible College, will be the presenter for these sessions. This event will be held on Monday nights in Schafer Hall beginning Monday, June 13 (the Monday after Funfest). The fee is just $10, which covers the cost of the study guide. SMCS 8th grade Garage Sale and Car Wash! Saturday, June 18th at the Knights of Columbus (US 31 and Thompson) starting at 8:00am. Come and purchase some treasures and get you car washed while supporting our SMCS class of 2017!

6 CYO Calendar of Events St. Mark CYO Fall Sports Registration - Registration for tackle football (Grades 3-8), cheerleading (Grades 3-8), girl s kickball (Grades 3-8), coed cross-country (Grades 5-8), high school girls volleyball (Grades 9-12), girls basketball (Grades 4-8), and flag football (Grades K-2) is now underway. The registration deadline is July 15 for all sports except for girls basketball (July 29) and flag football (August 12). We need to get a team count as soon as possible. All Parish youth are welcome to compete in CYO sports. St. Mark registration and CYO physical exam forms are available in the church narthex, parish office, school office, and the school and parish web sites. You must register for each sport using a St. Mark registration form PLUS complete a CYO registration. CYO registrations for these sports are performed online at starting in July. Follow the Register Child link and complete the information requested. Please contact Patrick Collier at or collierfamily8@att.net for more information. CONGRATULATIONS Deacon James Brockmeier was awarded a Masters of Divinity Degree from St. Meinrad School of Theology on Saturday, May 14. With the last of his papers and exams finished, Deacon James can concentrate on the preparation for his ordination to the priesthood at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral on June 25 and his First Mass of Thanksgiving here at St. Mark on Sunday, June 26. Congratulations and best wishes, Deacon James! Sunday, June 5, 2016 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Wedding/Rehersal - Church (1:00 PM) Monday, June 6, 2016 Communion Service - Church (9:00 AM) FESTIVAL - Schafer Hall/Gym (7:30 AM) YOUNG ADULT - Cenacle (6:30 PM) Tuesday, June 7, 2016 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 8, 2016 MASS - Church 9:00 AM FESTIVAL - Schafer Hall/Gym (7:30 AM) Cub Scouts - Schafer Hall Basement (6:00 PM) Liturgy Committee - Parish BR (7:00 PM) Staff Meeting - Parish BR (10:30 AM) Finance Committee - Parish BR (6:30 PM) Thursday, June 9, 2016 MASS - Church 9:00 AM FESTIVAL - Parish Property (9:00 AM) Friday, June 10, 2016 MASS - Church 8:15 AM FESTIVAL - Parish Property (9:00 AM) O.A. - Parish BR (12:00 PM) HOOP - School Kitchen (3:15 PM) Saturday, June 11, 2016 MASS - Church (4:00 PM) Sunday, June 12, 2016 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM

7 Young Adults Festival cont... If you would like more information about our young adult group please contact Julie Albertson at or Matt Sierp at NEXT MEETING: Mon June 6:30pm in the Cenacle Youth Ministry Marian University will host The Missionary Disciples Institute (MDI) July 11-16, It is a week-long experience that prepares high school students to be young missionaries who serve their communities and impact the world through the local church. For more information, contact mdi@marian.edu or call St. Mark s Lion s Pride Car Show Mark your calendar for the annual St. Mark Lion s Pride Car Show on Sunday, July 17th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. The St. Mark Car Show is sponsored by the St. Mark Youth. Registration is only $15 and there will be Window Plaques for the first 75 entrants. The Car Show will be constestant judged so come out and enjoy great cars, food and music at on the South Side s best Car Shows!! For more information contact Julie Albertson, Director of Youth Ministries, at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. Buy Your RAFFLE TICKETS Main Raffle drawing- Again this year our raffle prize will be: 1. $4,500 free tuition paid to any South Deanery Catholic School or Roncalli High School OR $3,000 cash. We are the only parish that offers this unique prize nd prize is $1,000 cash and 3. 3 rd prize is $500. At the beginning of the festival, three tickets will be drawn from all the presold tickets received by 5pm Thursday, June 9 th. Each seller on the ticket drawn will receive $100 cash! The more tickets you sell, the more chances you have to win! Each parish family will receive 6 tickets $5.00 each. Sell or buy five tickets BEFORE THE OPENING OF THE FUNFEST ON THURSDAY, JUNE 9 TH AND RE- CEIVE THE 6 TH CHANCE FREE!!! This applies ONLY to tickets sold before the opening of the festival on June 9 th. Save the Date the Saint Mark Funfest is - THURSDAY, JUNE 9 TH - FRIDAY, JUNE 10 TH - SATURDAY, JUNE 11 TH We are down to 3 days before FunFest 2016 begins. Many shifts have openings. If you have difficulty signing up, please call the coordinator in charge of that area/booth. We are happy for donations of small toys/trinkets to fill jars, stuffed animals for prizes, glassware for the coin toss and cash donations to defray our expenses. We are still looking for coordinators for Set Up/Take Down, Smash Car & Win This Car. These areas need a person to coordinate volunteers. Mass will 4pm on Saturday evening, June 11 th. This is the last weekend that Main Raffle tickets will be available in the narthex. Save us some $$$ by picking up your relatives or neighbors that have an envelope that has not been picked up yet. Extra tickets can be picked up in the Parish Office. Reminder--- sell tickets and get included in the presale drawings. $100 prize would go a long way at the St. Mark FunFest. Wrist bracelets can also be purchased in the office. We need EVERYONE to volunteer two shifts. Children s and Inflatables are always in need of additional workers. Celebrate your event amongst your St. Mark the Fun- Fest. Start a tradition and make it a yearly family event! Ann Berkemeier ( ) or Jim O Brien ( ) See you in Msgr. Schafer Hall after mass.