Mission Statement We are committed to spreading the love of Christ by growing in faith, building disciples, and serving all.

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1 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL J E F F E R S O N B O U L E V A R D G R E E N F I E L D, I N Parish Life Coordinator Deacon Wayne Davis wdavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org Sacramental Minister Father Joseph L. Newton, JCL jnewton@archindy.org Business Manager Bobbi Griffis rgriffis@stmichaelsgrfld.org School Principal Theresa Slipher tslipher@stmichaelsgrfld.org For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation: Contact Paula Richey, Coordinator of Youth & Family Ministries Adult Rite of Christian Initiation: Contact Deacon Wayne. The Sacrament of Matrimony/Marriage: Contact Deacon Wayne six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office. The Parish & School Staff, Parish Council & Commission Representatives: See page 2 for contact information. New Members Welcome, please call the parish Office. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Weekly Schedule Masses 8:00 A.M. & 10:45 A.M. Mass 6:00 P.M. Mass 8:30 A.M. Confessions 4-4:30 P.M. Mass 5:00 P.M. Holy Days of Obligations Masses Vigil 7:00 P.M. Day of 8:30 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. Mission Statement We are committed to spreading the love of Christ by growing in faith, building disciples, and serving all.

2 Pastoral Staff Dcn. Wayne Davis Parish Life Coordinator Fr. Joseph L. Newton JCL Sacramental Minister R. Bobbi Griffis Business Manager Paula Richey Coordinator of Youth & Family Ministries Cindy Powers Music Ministry Linda Newett Administrative Assistant Donna Davis Bookkeeper Barbara Hembree Communications Associate Theresa Slipher School Principal Linda Soltes School Secretary Gary Warner Maintenance Tom Medley Custodian Parish Pastoral Council Mary Arthur David Dellacca Maury Mayfield Jay Shininger Jennifer Titus Commission Representatives Cindy Kattau Faith Formation John Davis Pro-Life/Family/Social Concerns Peggy Hays School JudyAnn Wilson Spirituality Howard Green Stewardship Kara McCarthy Youth Ministry Servers are still needed for all of the Masses... Saturdays at 5:00 P.M. and Sundays at 8:00 & 10:45 A.M. For those servers that attend St. Michael a form to be filled out was sent through Jupiter for your consideration. For servers 5 th through 8 th grade that do not attend St. Michael School and for interested high school students, call Barbara Hembree at You may also contact her by , bhembree@stmichaelsgrfld.org. Please send your name, telephone number, day and the Mass time you prefer to serve. The deadline for signing up has been extended through May 1. REMEMBER...even if you were on the previous server schedule you NEED to sign up again. Christie Murphy for volunteering to be the new Coordinator of the Server Schedule! SAVE THE DATES April 24-Natural Family Planningclasses began & continue on 5/22 & 6/19. Call John & Michelle Stutz to register, or online at nfpindy.org. April 28-7:00 P.M. Confirmation at the Cathedral April P.M. Culver s Fundraiser, benefits the Youth Ministry Steubenville Retreat. May 2 11:00 A.M. 1st Communion May 2-3-Women s CRHP. May 2-3 Bake Sale after the Masses, benefits the Youth Ministry Steubenville Retreat. Youth Ministry Religious Education SMRE Classes Today 4/26, 5/3 5/10 and 5/17 Jr. High Classes Today 4/26, 5/3 and 5/10 High School Classes Today 4/26 followed by May 3rd &10th. Readings for the Week of April 26, 2015 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Liturgical Publications Inc A special thank you to the servers who have assisted at Mass while the new server schedule is being developed! 2 St. Michael Catholic Church Greenfield, IN

3 Adult Ministries Tuesday, April 28th 7:00 P.M. At the Cathedral Note to Students and Sponsors You need to arrive by 6:15 P.M. RCIA The process is the Mystagogy, a period of reflecting upon the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism/Reconciliation, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist) celebrated at the Easter Vigil, Prayer and Living the Faith. These sessions continue in the Church on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 P.M. Inquiry sessions for those interested in or who have questions about the Catholic Faith will be forming soon. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Deacon Wayne at or by at wdavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org. Sunday Morning Bible Study...The Letter to the Hebrews "is unique in its subject matter. Your are invited to join us to study this fascinating book of the New Testament now through May 24, 9:15-10:30 A.M. in the Fr. Severin Life Center, Rm. 2. Format includes discussion & prayer. Registration not required. Bring a Bible. For information: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com. Everyday Catholicism...The Acts of the Apostles 9:15-10:45 A.M. in the Parish Office Meeting Room. Newcomers always welcome! Contact: Darlene Davis at ljdarlene@gmail.com. St. Michael Book Club... Watch for new information Darlene Davis at ljdarlene@gmail.com. MOPS... Mothers of Preschoolers... Mothers with children from birth through kindergarten are welcome every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the Fr. Severin Parish Life Center, Rm. 1 from August to May. Child care is provided. stmichaelsmops@gmail.com or visit our website Our Lady of Fatima s Rosary Makers Guild... meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 A.M. in the parish office meeting room. For more information contact Jody Smith at Rosary Sodality... meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month in Rm. 2 from 6-7:30 P.M. Young Adult Ministry... For information find us on Facebook, St. Michael Young Adult Ministry! youngadults.stmichaelgrfld@gmail.com Saturday, May 2 11:00 A.M. At St. Michael Note to Parents... 9:00 A.M. Arrive at the Gym, group picture and practice. 10:45 A.M. Procession followed by Mass For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation Please Contact: Paula Richey, Coordinator of Youth & Family Ministries Welcome Committee Members at the Holy Family Shrine May 10/11 5:00 P.M. Gary & Theresa Frieden 8:00 P.M. Joe & Theresa Moorman 10:45 P.M. Jill Burke & Cindy Geswein BOOSTER CLUB... 4/19 No Winner Betty Shewman Next week s amount $ Parish Finances...Parish Stewardship 2015 Sunday Collection 4/19... $11, Budgeted Sunday Collection... $16, th Sunday of Easter April 26,

4 To make it easier to pray for our sick parishioners throughout the week, their names will now appear in this special section of the bulletin. Please place this list in your bible or prayer book and pray for them as part of your daily prayers. New prayer requests will be announced during the Mass one weekend and then will be added to the list below. All names will remain on the list in the bulletin for two months unless a new request is made. Meri Betita, Myron Bauer, Pam Cathcart, Mary Ann Burton, Fred Cutlip, Donna Davis, Caroline Dickson, Helen Dawson, Josh Dupnik, Judy Dillon, Kathy Dowling, Mike Dolick, Wayne Dye, Louis Ebbert, Renato Espino, Terry Farrer, Shirley Francoeur, Brian Fletcher, Hailey Gardner, Vittie Hittle, Vernon Hubbard, Anne Kampf, Kim Merrick, Mary Manion, Joe & Theresa Moorman, Dan McLean, Sarah Mullins, Savannah Nichols, Dale Needham, Sandy Olson, Mike O Brien, Vera Spence, Terry Stumpf, Larry Shockley, Elizabeth Schick, Rita Schick, Ken Saxon, Josh Starr, Paul Scardina, Vicki Soltes, Jerry Stauffer, Mary Beth Sifferlen,Gavin Swerigen, Sarah Stockton, Carolyn Shelby, Pat Stearly, Vince Schurger, Margaret Unverzagt, Gabe Wiggins, Liz Wolfla, Geraldine Williams, Louise Winski, Joe Wyatt, Diane Zeyen and Paul Zomi. APRIL ADDITIONS: Jan Rubin and Theresa Eure. Mass Intentions April 27-May 2 Monday 8:30 A.M. Communion Service Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Communion Service (No Mass) Wednesday 8:30 A.M. Joe Retzner By Ed Scheele Thursday 8:30 A.M. Communion Service First Friday 8:30 A.M. Communion Service followed by Exposition & Adoration First Saturday 8:00 A.M. Benediction & Devotion 11:00 A.M. First Communion 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2-3 Saturday 5:00 P.M. Greta Faenzi by Frank & Ruth Holzer Sunday 8:00 A.M. Evva Cutler by Dcn Wayne & Darlene Davis Sunday 10:45 A.M. For The People May 2-3 Liturgical Ministers Schedule Collection Counters SATURDAY - 5:00 P.M. Gary Frieden, Mark Drewes, Jean Grubbs Dave Berg, Barb Farrell, Judy Fuller, Beth Gallagher, Anna Morgan, Diane Wuestefeld Lectors Jill Burke, Dean Felker Servers Jack Murphy, Sam Murphy, Nathaniel Doyle Scrip Coupons Siobhan Schafer SUNDAY - 8:00 A.M. Janet Huebner, Madonna Miles, David O Donnell, Jeanne O Donnell, Tim Pfahl, Vera Price, Jody Smith Lectors John Davis, Bonnie Brown Servers Desiree Sitton, need 2 additional servers, please call Scrip Coupons Maura Hutchinson SUNDAY - 10:45 A.M. Sylvia Davis, Virginia Forthofer, Theresa Mayer, Al or Jan Panther, Paula Richey, Catherine Spann, Mary Ann Walker Lectors Virginia Forthofer, Margo Detzler Servers Kaiser Simunek, Elle Kunkel, Heaven Keesling Scrip Coupons Stephanie Berty Advertiser of the Week Polly A. Fox, AAMS Financial Advisor Edward Jones Making Sense of Investments April 26, th Sunday of Easter 4

5 NEWS & NOTES WE WON! Thank you to everyone who turned in Labels For Education this year and those that entered the sweepstakes online. The school will receive a check for $1000! In October the labels we submitted earned us 5,105 entries into this sweepstakes plus those points were added to our account. The school also received $1,980 from Box Tops for Education. Each one does make a difference, please keep sending them in! A collection box is located on the wall next to the coat rack in the main entrance. Thanks too for all of your support for the Scrip gift card program. It raised $4,728 for the school PSO, $1,428 for the Church and over 50 families earned $4,450 in tuition and SMRE credits. For more info about the SCRIP program visit the church website, and look under Parish Life. PSO Flower Sale Pick Up... Thursday, April 30th from 2-6 P.M. If you ordered flowers, we can help you take your beautiful flowers to your car during this time frame. Several additional flowers were ordered and will be available for sale (cash or check) at this time too. If there are still flowers left over, they will be sold following Mass on May 2 and 3 at the barn behind the school. Friday May 1 st International Day St. Michael Middle School students. Parents may visit and sample the international foods at 1:30 P.M. There will be no Tuesday evening Mass on April 28th as Father Joe and Deacon Wayne will be at the Cathedral for Confirmation. There will be a Communion Service at 6:00 P.M. FOR APRIL 2015 Order online at Pick Up: Wed., Apr. 29 th, 5-6 P.M. in the Music Room. PRAY for Ohio and Oklahoma. May these citizens feel our support and have the courage to join us in prayer and fasting. Young Adult First Fridays Adoration Service: May 1st Please join us for an hour of adoration, along with praise and worship music, followed by time to socialize at the Knights of Columbus downtown. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and meet new people. May 1 st, 2015 at 7 P.M. Location: Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral 1347 N. Meridian Street For more information you can Katie Sahm at ksahm@archindy.org From: Matt Faley, Director Office of Young Adult & College Campus Ministry Archdiocese of Indianapolis Would you like to host an international student? Scecina is proud to host international students through the FLAG (Foreign Links Around the Globe) program each year. This year Scecina and East Deanery families are hosting eight international students from China and Thailand. Scecina is very proud of the accomplishments of all of the international students attending and looks forward to hosting more students next year. If you are interested in hosting a student for the school year or want more information about the program, please contact Kelsey Abelein, Director of Enrollment Management, at (317) , ext or kabelein@scecina.org. 4th Sunday of Easter April 26,