3RD SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 28, 2016

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1 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 28, 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 Pastor Father Aaron Jenkins, MA, MDiv fraaronjenkins@stmichaelsgrfld.org Diaconal Ministry Deacon Wayne Davis wdavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org Business Manager Bobbi Griffis rgriffis@stmichaelsgrfld.org For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation: Contact the Parish Office Baptisms are scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month following 10:45 A.M. Mass. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Contact Deacon Wayne. The Sacrament of Matrimony/Marriage: Contact Pastor Fr. Aaron Jenkins six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. Parish Staff, Council & Commission info. call Anointing of the Sick or to add a name to the Parish Prayer List: Call the Parish Office. Prayer Blankets: Martha Knecht St. Michael School Office: New Members Welcome, please call the Parish Office. Parish Office: (317) Office Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Normal Mass Schedule (See pg. 4 for changes) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Masses 8:00 & 10:45 A.M. Morning Prayer 9:00 A.M. Mass 8:15 A.M. Saturday Confessions 4-4:30 P.M. Saturday Mass 5:00 P.M. Confessions Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 5:30 5:55 P.M.

2 Dear Parishioners, I would like to announce that beginning in July Jonathan Higgins will be joining our staff. Jonathan will work as our music director and coordinator of our youth ministry and education. Currently, Jonathan is finishing his degree at the University of Dayton. His name might be familiar to some of you as he is a graduate of Scecina High School and his family is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Irvington. I had the pleasure of working with Jonathan while I was at Scecina. He has a tremendous amount of experience leading and working with people making liturgies beautiful and prayerful. He has been very involved in youth ministry not only in his parish and at Scecina, but also in serving the diocese at Homeland Mission. Further, he has led service trips at the high school and college level. Jonathan is eager to begin work here at St. Michael and I am excited that he has accepted the position. Please keep Jonathan in your prayers as he finishes school and joins our St. Michael family. Sincerely, Father Aaron This Friday, March 4 th is First Friday, there will be no adoration following the 8:15 A.M. Mass. On the following Friday, March 11 th, Adoration will follow the 8:15 A.M. Mass and signal the beginning of our 40 Hour Devotion, Passiontide. (Read more about Passiontide, March 11 th & 12 below) On March 5 th, First Saturday, Devotions will be at 8:30 A.M. and Mass will follow at 9 A.M. There will be no Benediction. On Friday evening, March 4 th at 7 P.M. the St. Michael 7 th Graders will present their annual passion play in the church. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The 7 th grade has worked diligently preparing for this presentation. Also, Friday, March 4 th is our last parish Lenten Fish Fry. It is from 5-7 P.M. and hosted by Gary Warner. Our 40 Hour Devotion begins with Adoration on Friday, March 11 th, following the 8:15 A.M. Mass. Adoration continues throughout the night and concludes with Benediction at 4 P.M. before the 5 P.M. Mass on Saturday, March 12th. (Youth Ministry please see page 4 for information.) DETAILS: Confessions will be available on Friday from 5-7 P.M. and on Saturday 9-11 A.M. and 1-3 P.M. Benediction is at 4 P.M. (No confessions at the usual 4-4:30 P.M. time period due to Benediction.) During the Passiontide, March 11 & 12, you are encouraged to make a visit to church and spend time in thoughtful prayer. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity by going to confession and participating in Adoration and Benediction. This is a beautiful and prayerful way to continue your journey through Lent. (Several priests will be available to hear confessions at the above times.) St. Michael s Senior Adult Ministry will be providing supper on Friday, March 11th, for the Youth s Passiontide Retreat. Volunteers are needed to provide food and help serve and clean up. If you are over 55 and interested in supporting the parish youth ministry please contact Jo Felker at: jofelker@comcast.net. Our Senior Ministry has been busy the past month making blankets for the Brandywine Golden Living Nursing Home Thank you! Our cohort parish, Saint Simon, is hosting Archabbott Lambert to give a talk on reconciliation and hear confessions. Archabbot Lambert will speak on Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 A.M. to give a reflection on the Mercy of God, followed by opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with the Archabbot or other confessors. Archabbott Lambert has been commissioned to serve as a Missionary of Mercy during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. St. Simon s parish extends a warm invitation to the members of St. Michael to attend. Remember, you are welcome to join fellow parishioners every Sunday from 9-10 A.M. in the Fr. Severin Life Center for fellowship, donuts & coffee! 2 St. Michael Catholic Church - Greenfield, IN

3 Welcome Committee Members at the Holy Family Shrine March 12/ :00 P.M. Ed & Jane Armes 8:00 A.M. Nancy Nickels, Jenny Haag 10:45 A.M. Tom & Micki Simunek 2/21 $10, St. Michael Parish Sunday Collections 2016 BOOSTER CLUB RESULTS 2/21/2016 $100 No Winner...Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dolick Next Week s Amount $ Do not put pink envelopes in the collection basket at Mass. Pink envelopes for the Booster Club drawing must be placed in the locked box in the entrance to the church. One way to wish away winter is to think about the PSO Spring Flower Sale! Order forms will be ed to all school families and be available on the school website, at the parish office, and in the back of church beginning Feb. 28th. By ordering/purchasing by March 17 th, you'll receive a 10% discount on your order. Final orders will be due April 13 th. Spring Flower Sale Delivery is Thursday, April 28 th. The profits go toward supplies needed for the teachers throughout the year. Enjoy the hanging baskets, flats, and incredible geranium planters along with some new specialty planters. Your flowers will be available for pick up at the School Barn on Thursday, April 28 th, from 2 6 P.M. If you did not order in advance, some flowers will still be available. To place a name on the Prayer List call the Parish Office. ( ) Names remain on the list for two months and you may request a name be added back to the list. Please remember in your prayers: January: Bill Cook Jr., Sarah Davis, Jean Cummings, Bud Francoeur, Shirley Francoeur, Neil Lewis, Betty Neighbors, Savannah Nichols, Denise Smith, Evelyn Spoorman, and Kenneth Wash February: Hailey Gardner, Annie Grinstead, Landon McBride, Mick McKee, Emma Moore, Willa Moore, James Peters, Mary Beth Sifferlen, David Stapleton, Louise Winski and Diane Zeyen Every Friday during Lent Stations of the Cross 7:00 P.M. March P.M. Fish Fry, Gary Warner Chef No First Friday Adoration on March 4 March 4 7 P.M. Way of the Cross, Passion Play in Church, St. Michael s 7th Grade March 5-9:00 A.M. Mass March 5-6 & K of C Canned Food Drive March 11& 12-Passiontide Adoration (see pg. 2 for details) March 12- Annual CYO Booster Club Reverse Raffle March K of C Canned Food Drive March 16-10:00 A.M. School Way of the Cross, in Church March 19-IN Catholic Women s Conference, Indpls. Marriott. March 24- Holy Thursday Service 7:00 P.M. Adoration until midnight & the blessing of ministers who serve at Mass March 25- Good Friday, 3 P.M. Service, 7 P.M. Stations with Veneration of the Cross following March 26- Holy Saturday, 8:30 P.M. Mass March 27- Easter Sunday, Masses at 7, 9, and 11 A.M. April 9-MOPS Scrap, Craft & Shop from 8 A.M. until 4 P.M. $35.00 for all day crafting space. Prize Baskets, Food, Drink & Fun. For more info. Visit April 9-10 Youth Ministry Garage Sale 3rd Sunday of Lent - February 28,

4 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes & Information: Classes for Sunday Morning Religious Education SMRE: Sundays at 9:10 A.M. Classes: February: 2/28 March: 3/6, 3/13, Spring Break No classes 3/20 and 3/27 Spring Break and Easter April: Classes resume 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 Classes for Jr. High and High School 6 P.M. February: 2/28 March: 3/6, 3/13 No classes 3/20 and 3/28 Spring Break and Easter April: Classes resume 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 Contact the parish office if you have questions. ( ) The Steubenville Youth Conference will be held June at Franciscan University. The retreat is open to current 8th - 12th graders and spots are available on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $100 and a deposit of $40 is required to hold your spot. The balance will be due April 20th. Financial assistance is available if needed. Please Register NOW! For more information, contact John Stutz at or jmstutz5@gmail.com. Calling all Parish youth in grades 7-12 Join us at the Passiontide retreat on March 11th at 5 P.M. to March 12 th at noon. This is an overnight retreat that will include payer, confession time, Adoration, social time and fun. Bring your friends and grow closer to Jesus this Lenten season. This retreat is required for all students being confirmed this year. Registration forms are available in the school office, parish office and on St. Michael School FACEBOOK: stmichaelsgrfld.org1952 You can also go to youthministry@stmichaelsgrfld.org for a copy. Please register by March 4th. Mass Intentions February, 29 March 4 Monday 9:00 A.M. Hour of Prayer Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Mike Potter by Michelle Sirocky Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Irma Jean Payton by Joe, Brenda & Josh Hembree Thursday 6:00 P.M. Patrick Cloherty by his Family First Friday 8:15 A.M. Donna Davis by Jill Burke No Exposition & Adoration 4th Sunday of Lent March 5-6 Saturday 8:30 A.M. Devotions 9:00 A.M. Mass 5:00 P.M. James Pressner by Nancy Pressner & Family Sunday 8:00 A.M. For the people Sunday 10:45 A.M. Andrew Veselowsky by Margaret Fedorchek March 5-6 Liturgical Ministers Schedule Collection Counters SATURDAY - 5:00 P.M. Betty Richardson, Mary Legan, Mark Drewes Dave Berg, Barb Farrell, Judy Fuller, Beth Gallagher, Anna Morgan, Diane Wustefeld Lectors Dee Strahle, Jill Burke James Hentz-MC, Anthony Hentz Nathan Ellenberger Scrip Coupons Siobhan Schafer SUNDAY - 8:00 A.M. Janet Huebner, Madonna Miles, David O Donnell, Jeanne O Donnell, Vera Price, Jody Smith Lectors Maura Hutchinson, Sarah Wuestefeld Vanessa VonEssen, Tony VonEssen, Jacob Snider 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 Jim Matthews, David Berty Sam Murphy-MC, Alex Jahrsdoerfer, Katherine Hilligoss, Shane Libby Scrip Coupons Stephanie Berty February 28, rd Sunday of Lent 4

5 St. Michael CYO Booster Club March 12, 2016 Annual Reverse Raffle Doors 6 P.M. Fr. Severin Parish Life Center Dinner will be 6:45PM Roast Beef, Baked Chicken, Biscuits & Apple Butter, Green Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes Reverse Raffle $35 per ticket 1 $1,500 Dinner and Drinks (you do not need to be present to win) Live Auction Highest Bidder **1 wk Vacation in Navarre Beach, FL **Fr. Aaron prepares & host dinner for 6 **Guns, Golf, & Grub - shooting range, golf simulator, Hometown Pizza, & a special guest Blue & Gold Raffle $5 per ticket, 6 for $25 50 Vizio Ultra 4K TV Apple Watch(42mm) Conrad and Capital Grill Fuji Instax (Polaroid camera) $100 Cash (you do not need to be present to win) Choice Raffle...$20 an arms length Many chances to win the prizes you choose. All of the above & MORE! Adult Ministries Sunday A.M. Bible Study- is studying the Book of Daniel. Everyone is welcome 9:15-10:30 A.M. in Rm. 2, Fr. Severin Life Center. Bring a Bible. Everyday Catholicism will present "Lord, Teach us to Pray" based on Part 4 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 10-11:30 A.M. on Thursdays in the parish office meeting rm. Bring the Catechism of the Church if you have one, or you may purchase one there. St. Michael Book Club the selection for February is Mountains of Spices by Hannah Hurnard. This spiritual allegory is the sequel to the very popular Hinds Feet on High Places. Discussion of this book will be Monday March 8, 7:00 P.M. in the parish office workroom. Contact Darlene Davis for all of the above: ljdarlene@gmail.com. RCIA- Inquiry sessions into the Catholic Faith are in progress. Contact Deacon Wayne at or wdavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org for information. MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers meet 2nd and 4th Tues. 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Fr. Severin Life Center, the Mezzanine- stmichaelsmops@gmail.com or visit the website, Our Lady of Fatima s Rosary Makers Guild meet 2nd and 4th Weds., 9:30-11:30 A.M. parish office meeting room. For info. contact Jody Smith at Rosary Sodality meet 1st & 3rd Weds. Attend Mass, pray the rosary and then meet in Rm. 2, 6:45-8 P.M. in the Fr. Severin Life Center. YAM (Young Adult Ministry)- YAM meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's of every month at Our Lady of the Apostles Family Center at 7 P.M. For more information, join their Facebook page, St. Michael Young Adult Ministry ( StMichaelYAM?ref=bookmarks) or us at youngadults.stmichaelsgrfld@gmail.com. Sr. Ministry Meets 3rd Fri. following 8:15 A.M. Mass. Contact Jo Felker/ or jofelker@comcast.net Pro-Life Committee meets the 2nd Tues. at 7:00 P.M. in the Cry Rm. of the church. Baptism classes available, please call the Parish Office to register. April 9-MOPS Scrap, Craft & Shop 8 A.M. until 4 P.M. $35.00 for all day crafting space. Prize Baskets, Food, Drink & Fun. For information visit: For tickets contact Brian Lyons at: BLyons@managepoint.biz or Theresa Mayer at: rtmmayer@gmail.com. You can also stop by the St. Michael School Office to purchase tickets or buy them after the Masses Feb and March 5-6. Annual Reverse Raffle We hope you can join us for a fun filled evening. If not please support CYO Sports at St. Michael s Parish by purchasing raffle tickets. Indiana Gaming License 3rd Sunday of Lent-February 28,