Sunday, March 1, 2015

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1 Sunday, March 1, 2015

2 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00PM Parish Center Phone: Pastor Ext. 106 Administrative Assistant Ext. 100 Dir. Of Youth Ministry Ext. 101 Business Manager Ext. 102 Music Director Ext. 105 Director of Faith Formation Ext. 103 CONTACTS Fr. Todd Riebe ft@stmarkindy.org Chris Guedel cdguedel@stmarkindy.org Julie Albertson jalbertson@stmarkindy.org Kevin Sweeney sweeneyk@stmarkindy.org Andy Eagan aeagan@stmarkindy.org Deacon Tom Horn deacontom@stmarkindy.org St. Mark Catholic School Mass Intentions Sunday, March 1 Second Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Mary Lou Bramlett 9:30 a.m. Herman Briggeman 11:45 p.m. Parishioners of Saint Mark Monday, March 2 Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Tuesday, March 3- Lenten Weekday; Saint Katherine Drexel 9:00 a.m. Casiana Briones Wednesday, March 4 - Lenten Weekday; Saint Casimir 9:00 a.m. Paul Cento Thursday, March 5 - Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 6 - Lenten Weekday 8:15 a.m. Zio Romolo Titus Saturday, March 7 Lenten Weekday; Saints Pepetua and Felicity 5:30 p.m. Rosemary Daeger School Principal Ext E Edgewood. Av Indianapolis, IN Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Rusty Albertson ralbertson@stmarkindy.org Readings for 3/1 ~ 3/8/2015 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Sunday, March 8 Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Libby Thomas 9:30 a.m. Marybeth Bowling 11:45 p.m. Ruth Ann Robeson Please pray for Eleonor Sowder, Lorraine Braasch, Samantha Hampton and Baby, Helen Eckhart, Chris Gough, Mark Smith, John Perkins, Linda Lilly, Elaine Alexander, Don Bowling, Ron Shockey, Noah Duffer, Sue Marshall, Charles & Mildred Ragon, Barbara Beaton, Betty Newman, Sarah Clements, Jim Reed, Sandra Wheeler, Betty Mouser, Pat Hurley, Kathleen Rapp, Elizabeth Wilhite, Steve Chaplin, Lisa Engelking, Joan Matthews, Molly Brown, Mike Hendrickson, Carolyn Walters, Margaret Strack, Kim Huffman, Melanie Brady, Penny Bowling, Lucy Hopkins, Brenda Wheeler, Tanja Wozniewski, Nicole Richards, Judy Weaver, Alex Stavrou, Vince Huber, Cyril DesJean, Bill Rowley, Bernard Price, Elizabeth Price, Michelle Oberting, Jane Rosebrock, John Nicholson, Don Pearson, Don Courteau, John Conover, Jean Nightingale, Jim Morrison, Alicia Keaton, Joanne Scifres, Kyle Oberting, Dick Schott, and Terri Rottler-Means. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces and their families.

3 News from Father Todd Dear friends, Question of the Week Q. Where does the custom of receiving ashes come from? Next weekend we will have the joy of welcoming Fr. Bob Robeson to St. Mark. For the past ten years Fr. Bob has served as the Rector of Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary. He is fondly remembered by many parishioners for the time that he served as a sacramental minister at St. Mark during a period of transition between pastors. Father Bob will celebrate all of the weekend Masses and will share with us the work that takes place at Bishop Simon Brute Seminary and ways that we can support this important ministry of our Archdiocese. I know that Fr. Bob will find a warm welcome! Thank you to everyone who participated in last week s amazing Christ Renews His Parish Weekend. The men of Team 18 lead the men of Team 19 in a spirited weekend where faith was shared, laughter was frequent, food was plentiful and friendships were formed. Saint Mark is a stronger parish thanks to the Holy Spirit s work among us at last weekend s CHRP. Thank you to the men and thank you to all the parishioners who were behind the scenes making it all happen! Weekends will be offered again this summer for the men and women of the parish. If you haven t yet had the opportunity to experience a weekend, please prayerfully consider being a part of an upcoming CHRP weekend. You will give yourself and the parish a gift! This Monday sixty parishioners and friends of St. Mark will leave Indianapolis for a ten day Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy. Please remember us in prayer as we make our journey to shrines and places that have special importance to us as Catholics. We will remember you and your intentions at all of our Masses. For those who would like to follow us, we will post messages and pictures on the St. Mark Catholic Church Facebook page. Fr. Dan Bedel and Fr. Francis Joseph will be assisting with daily Masses and Deacon Tom will be leading Communion Services while I am gone. Together with Fr. Bob, you are in very good hands! See you at Mass! A. The use of ashes to signify penance and mortality dates back to the Old Testament. Job dresses in sackcloth and ashes as a sign of repentance. The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah s call to repentance by putting on sackcloth and sitting in ashes. Jesus refers to the use of ashes as a sign of repentance when he referred to the places that he had visited that had not repented by saying, If the miracles worked in you had taken place in Tyre and Sidon, they would have reformed in sackcloth and ashes long ago (Mt 11:21). In the early Church those who were guilty of serious sin entered the Order of the Penitents and would be sprinkled with ashes as a sign of their desire to repent of their sin. In the Middle Ages those who were near death were laid upon sackcloth sprinkled with ashes. The priest would bless the dying person with holy water and say the words, Remember that thou art dust and to dust thou shalt return. The use of ashes to begin the forty days of Lent is documented in a ritual for the Day of the Ashes that dates back to the 8 th century. Around the year 1000 an Anglo Saxon priest wrote, We read in the books both of the Old Law and in the New, that men who repented of their sins bestrewed themselves with ashes. Now let us do the same at the beginning of our Lent. The ashes we use today are made from the palms of Palm Sunday. As Jesus entered Jerusalem the crowds waved palm branches and proclaimed him king. A week later the same people cried, Crucify him, crucify him! We recognize ourselves as those who have proclaimed Jesus our king and yet who have betrayed him by our sin. On Ash Wednesday as we receive the ashes on our forehead, we hear the familiar admonition, Repent and believe the Good News, or Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return. From Old Testament times to the present, ashes are a sign of repentance and mortality.

4 Parish Life NOCTURNAL ADORATION is held the first Friday of each month in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Our next Adoration begins on Friday, March 6, the first hour of Adoration is at 7:00 PM with rotating hours on the hour, through the night. This is a great opportunity to find that time to spend with our Lord. If you would like to know more about Nocturnal Adoration or if you would like to be included in our monthly reminder mailing list, please call the parish office MISSION TRIP St. Mark First Mission Trip/Workcamp June 21-28, Henderson Settlement in Frakes, KY For information contact Chela Moody at or chelamoody@yahoo.com or Sharon Shockey at or sshockey150@comcast.net. The next meeting for those going on the trip is WED. MARCH 4 AT 7 PM IN ROOM 2 of the school. Festival Festival Dates: JUNE 11, 12, 13 FESTIVAL CHAIRPERSON: ANN BERKEMEIER If you have questions or would like to help in some way, please call Ann, she will be happy to help find the best area for you at our Festival. Did you receive a unique, new (or next to new) item for Christmas, that you want to donate to a good cause? Is it worth $50 or close to $50? Call Sharon Geswein and offer it to the Take A Chance booth! Do you work for an employer that would be a sponsor for this years Funfest? Call Carolyn Bundy, Molly Burns or Patty Schmalz and they will contact them. HOPE AND HEALING SOS GROUP Our ongoing support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide and for those who seek to understand the causes and prevention of suicide. The next meeting is THURS. MAR 12, If you have any questions please call Judy Proctor, or visit the website: A ROARING WELCOME St. Mark is blessed to have such a wonderful church family. We want to expand our family by welcoming new members to our faith community. Therefore, the welcoming committee is looking for cheerful and outgoing parishioners to volunteer at the welcoming desk, in the narthex. Before and after masses, we want to provide visitors with a welcoming invitation to find out more about our parish and school as well as, how to register to become a member of parish. If you would like to volunteer, you may sign-up after mass at the welcome desk, call the parish office, or Melissa Strange at mstrange2@gmail.com. BURMESE MINISTRY Language -Most of the Burmese in our parish come from the Chin Hills in west Myanmar. There are numerous sub-groups within their population who speak 20 to 25 languages with about four types based on linguistic similarities. Locally most St. Mark Chin live in Greentree or Regency apartments but they don t always speak the same language so communication can be difficult even among themselves. For more information, call Patty pattyschmalz@yahoo.com. INCLUSION MINISTRY If you are interested in participating in the Disabilities Awareness Mass on March 15th, please contact Ginny O Brien, or danginnyo@sbcglobal.net Do you have a craft that you would like to share with the parish? We would really like to showcase your item(s). Call Ann to reserve a spot for it. A huge thank you to Forest Creek Village on Thompson Road. They will be our entertainment sponsor this year and will be highlighted all three days in the entertainment tent. Next time you are visiting a family or friend at Forest Creek Village, mention to them that you are a parishioner at St. Mark and tell them thanks. Again this year, O Riley Funeral Home will be our Main Raffle ticket sponsor. Their sponsorship will help defray the cost of this years tickets. We are looking to expand our youth game area. Got ideas? For every game added, we will need additional workers. We need you!!! May 2 nd & 3 rd and May 9 th & 10 th is sign up weekends. These two weekends are the ONLY WEEKENDS that you will be able to get special prices on tickets. Below are some of the parishioners who are working to make this years festival a success. Join them! Be part of the team!!!! Promotion/Engagement Coordinator Rose Powers Advertising Cathy Claycomb Sponsorship Carolyn Bundy, Molly Burns & Patty Schmalz Volunteers/Sign Up Marissa Bossingham Main Raffle Dewayne Boyer Ticket Sales Art Berkemeier Announcements Deacon Tom Horn Computer Input/Web Ed Balint

5 School OPEN ENROLLMENT: Any St. Mark Parishioner that does not currently have children enrolled at St. Mark Catholic School and is interested in enrolling their children for the school year, please contact Mr. Albertson, Principal, to set up a tour of the school, ralbertson@stmarkindy.org or call him at ext 201. Daughter/Mother Breakfast DAUGHTER / MOTHER BREAKFAST March 1 st TODAY St. Mark s Men s club presents a Daughter/Mother breakfast Sunday March 1 st following 9:30am Mass. All Women and girls are invited (it does not have to be a mother/daughter combination). The guest speaker will be attorney, singer, writer, comedian, actress Katrina Gossett. Faith Formation SMRE Regular classes 3/1 & 3/8 RCIA- Regular class 3/4; Plan on attending Mass 5:30pm on Sat 3/7 Confirmation Prep Next Class 3/15; 7pm - School Media Center 1st Communion Prep Next Student/Parent meeting on Sat 3/14; 9-11am in Church For details concerning please contact Deacon Tom ( or deacontom@stmarkindy.org) Health Ministry Team Katrina is an attorney at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. She received her bachelor of arts in theater at the University of Notre Dame in 2006 and her JD from the University of Chicago Law School in She has received numerous honors over the years, including being selected as the MDA Personal Achievement Award Winner for Indiana in 2011 and being selected as a Kirkland and Ellis scholar at the University of Chicago. Katrina, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at 13- months old, is the chair of the board for the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities as well as the board for Champ Camp, a camp for children with disabilities, including tracheostomies and ventilators. Outside of her work, Katrina also performs improv with ComedySportz Indianapolis, where she loves having the opportunity to play any character and not worry about others perceived limitations. On performing improv, she has written: I've always known who I am and that my disability does not limit or define me, but every time I perform improv it's another opportunity to laugh, your differences fade, if only for that moment, and people start to understand each other. HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM FORMING St. Mark is interested in forming a Health Ministry team consisting of health care and medical professionals who would be willing to plan and staff parish wide health initiatives. Activities will be determined by the Health Ministry Team but could include events ranging from blood pressure screenings, blood drives, health fairs, guest speakers, and health notes for the bulletin. If you would be interested in participating with a group like this or if you have questions, please contact Deacon Tom at the Parish Office. Knights of Columbus K of C SUNDAY BREAKFAST The Knights of Columbus 3660 (511 E. Thompson Road) is hosting a breakfast on Sunday, March 8th. Serving begins at 8:00 am and runs through 11:30 am. All are welcome!!!

6 Good Friday Drama - meeting March 1st at 6 p.m. St. Mark high school students will be performing "A Way of the Cross" on Good Friday, April 3rd, a moving and dramatic presentation of the Stations of the Cross. All interested youth are invited to a meeting March 1st in the church. Please contact Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org for more information or if you would like to participate. Do you understand the meaning behind the parts of the Mass? St. Mark Young Adults will begin a video-based study A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, exploring the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explaining their profound significance. In this study, you will come to know and understand the Mass as never before, leading you to a richer, more fruitful worship experience. Young Adults join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass at the Cenacle at St. Mark beginning with dinner February 16 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register for the study, contact Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org or Matt Sierp at mattsierp82@gmail.com. NEXT MEETING: Mon Mar 6:30 p.m. In the Cenacle Lenten Events this Week: Youth Ministry Young Adults Lent - Friday 3/6 First Friday Eucharist Adoration beginning each hour, on the hour from 7pm until 6am NOTE: First Saturday Reconciliation will be at 4pm. Calendar Of Events Sunday, March 01, 2015 Monday, March 02, 2015 Tuesday, March 03, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Baptism in Cenacle (7:30 PM) Wednesday, March 04, 2015 Thursday, March 05, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Girl Scout - Art room (6:00 PM) Friday, March 06, 2015 Adoration - Church (7:00 PM) MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM CRHP-Horn - Cenacle (12:30 PM) CRHP-Wm 19 - Media Center (3:30 PM) Communion Service - Church (9:00 AM) Quilters-Par - Parish Center Upstairs (10:00 AM) Wrestling - Schafer Hall Basement (5:00 PM) YOUNG ADULT - Cenacle (6:30 PM) Welcoming Committee - Classroom 8 (7:00 PM) SPRED - Media Center School (7:00 PM) Liturgy Committee - Parish BR (7:00 PM) COMMUNION SERVICE - Church (9:00 AM) Wrestling - Schafer Hall Basement (5:00 PM) Small Church Comm. - Cenacle (6:30 PM) School Commission - Classroom 4 (6:30 PM) RCIA - Media Center School (7:00 PM) Small Church New - Classroom 8 (7:00 PM) Quilters-Parish Center Upstairs - (7:00 PM) Wrestling - Schafer Hall Basement (5:00 PM) Girl Scout - Parish Cen. Basement Lg (6:00 PM) CRHP W #1 - Cenacle (7:00 PM) COMMUNION SERVICE - Church (8:15 AM) Saturday, March 07, 2015 MASS - Church (5:30 PM) Reconciliation in Reconciliation Room (4:00 PM) Sunday, March 08, 2015 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM CRHP-Wm 19 - Media Center (3:30 PM) l Youth Ministry - Media Center (6:00 PM)

7 Vocations Jose Neri Second Year College - Bishop Simon Brute College & Seminary, Marian University Home Parish: Saint Monica Indianapolis, IN Novice John Avery Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN Home Parish: Saint Pius X Indianapolis, IN ~~ You re Invited ~~ Second Monday Benediction At Saint Barnabas On Monday, March 9, :00 pm in the church Facilities You must be a registered parishioner to reserve a meeting space Please understand that meeting space is in high demand. We will do our best to accommodate your room request, however, please note your group may be moved to a space which is more appropriate for the size and purpose of your meeting. Please always submit your room requests in advance of your event to avoid interruptions of other parish ministries and / or scheduling conflicts. All facility requests must be submitted for approval to the Parish office. To make your request for space, please Kevin Sweeney, Business Manager at weeneyk@stmarkindy.org QUALIFICATION FOR USE OF THE FACILITIES Priority for the use of facilities shall be given to parish staff and organized groups that are a part of the ministry, organization, or sponsored activities of St. Mark Catholic Church as follows: 1 st Priority All Sacrament/Liturgies 2 nd Priority Parish, School or Pastoral Staff The Saint Mark Vocations Committee has joined St. Barnabas and Saint Roch (our cohorts), for benediction and praying the rosary for vocations to the priesthood and religious life on the second Monday of each month. This is open to the whole family even encouraged. In April, Archbishop Tobin will be part of this Holy Hour, watch the bulletin for more details. If you have questions or concerns, please call the parish office. 3 rd Priority Parish or school, CYO sponsored committees and councils and Parish-recognized ministries/programs overseen by parish staff members. Archindy scheduled events and meetings. 4 th Priority St. Mark parishioner private events, rentals, meetings. 5 th Priority Non-parish organizations Parish space is not available to non-parish groups unless the event is hosted by a parish ministry and the focus of the event reflects the parish mission. Parish space and facilities are not available to individuals / groups for the purpose of fundraising activities or programs / activities for profit. Inclusion Insight The annual Disabilities Awareness Mass is, Sunday, March 15 th at 9:30am If you are interested in participating in the Disabilities Awareness Mass sponsored by the St. Mark Inclusion Ministry on March 15 th, please contact Ginny O Brien at or danginnyo@sbcglobal.net. The tasks available will be discussed with CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING EVENTS This is an active parish with limited meeting space. If you find you do not need the meeting space your group has reserved, please be considerate and contact the parish office sweeneyk@stmarkindy.org as soon as possible, so that we may offer the space to other groups who may need it. Please do not assume you are scheduled in a space or facility by simply asking a staff member. To AVOID scheduling conflicts please contact the parish office officially to schedule all events. If you do not see your activities listed on the parish website please contact us to be sure you are on the schedule.