Question of the Week. News from Father Todd

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1 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) Sunday, June 21, 2015

2 News from Father Todd Question of the Week Dear friends, Happy Father s Day to all of our parish dads and grandfathers! Fathers are among the unsung heroes of our world today and we want you to know how much we appreciate you and all the sacrifices that you make for our families. What a special Father s Day this is for Fr. Adam Ahern! With joy we welcome Fr. Adam home to Saint Mark this weekend. These are busy and exciting days for him as he prepares to begin his ministry as Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany and Chaplain to the students of Our Lady of Providence High School in Clarksville. We thank Father for allowing us to share in the joy of his ordination this weekend. Please join us after the 11:45 a.m. Mass for a reception in Fr, Adam s honor. Last weekend Deacon Meril Sahayam arrived among us for his summer assignment at St. Mark. He is a special gift to us and we are very grateful for his presence among us. Deacon Meril is from the Diocese of Palayamkottai, India, and is beginning his final year of preparation for the priesthood at Saint Meinrad. While studying in the United States, our neighboring parish of Saint Jude has been Deacon Meril s home parish. Welcome to St. Mark Deacon Meril! Deacon Meril will be participating in our parish s first-ever mission trip this week. Eighteen St. Mark parishioners and five bothers and sisters from Immanuel United Church of Christ will make the trip to Frakes, Kentucky. All of the members of the group will be at the 5:30 p.m. Mass this weekend and our parish community will send them forth with a special blessing prayer. May God bless the members of our Mission Team and may they be a blessing to the people to whom they are sent! This week the priests of the Archdiocese will gather on Tuesday and Wednesday in Bloomington for Priesthood Days. It is an opportunity to welcome the newly-ordained priests into our presbyterate and to celebrate milestones of priests who are marking special anniversaries of ordination this year. It is one of those rare opportunities we have to be together with brother priests and with Archbishop Tobin. Because of Priesthood Days we will Communion Services rather than Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, but we will have Mass on Monday morning. See you at Mass! Q. What is the Fortnight for Freedom? I saw it advertised in the bulletin from my daughter s church. A. Fortnight for Freedom is an activity sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It was initiated in 2012 as a time to pray and work to safeguard religious liberty at a time when religious liberty is increasingly under attack in the United States. The bishops invite Catholics throughout the country to spend the fourteen days before our celebration of Independence Day on July 4 reflecting on the First Amendment of the U.S Bill of Rights. That Amendment reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peacefully assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The Bill of Rights does not prohibit religion, but establishes the right of people to exercise their religious faith not only in the privacy of their homes but also in the public square. In response to those who would re-write American history making of it a history in which religion has no role, the bishops of the United States call upon us to celebrate the place of faith in the founding of our country and in its history. The bishops call upon us to know our first amendment rights and to exercise them. The bishops initiated the Fortnight for Freedom in 2012 as a response to the Health and Human Services mandate that required employers to offer sterilization and abortioninducing drugs as part of all health plans as part of the Affordable Health Care Act. At the same time licenses of Catholic Adoption Agencies in several states were being revoked because of their refusal to place children with same sex-couples and opposite-sex couples who were cohabiting. Here at St. Mark we will celebrate the Fortnight for Freedom by praying a prayer for religious liberty at all of our Masses during the period of the fortnight, June 21- July 4 and on Saturday, July 4, we will hold a special Mass at 9:00 a.m. to celebrate the Fourth of July and to thank God for the freedoms that we are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and pray for the protection of these sacred freedoms. The theme of this year s Fortnight for Freedom is freedom to witness. The fortnight falls during the celebration of the feasts of several saints who witnessed to their faith to the very end. Among them is Saint Thomas More whose feast is celebrated on June 22. This 16 th century English statesman resisted King Henry VIII s efforts to replace the Pope as the head of the Church in England. He went to his death with these words on his lips, I die the King s good servant, but God s first. Saint Thomas More: Pray for us!

3 Readings for 6/21~ 6/28/2015 Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41 Monday: Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5 Mass Intentions Sunday, June 21 - Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Raymond Osburn 9:30 a.m. Marie Walpole 11:45 p.m. Parishioners of Saint Mark Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, Wednesday: Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 1:23-24; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 Please pray for Eleanor Sowder, Lorraine Braasch, Samantha Hampton and Baby, 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, 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 & Elizabeth Price, Nick Kreuzman, Michelle Oberting, Jane Rosebrock, Don Pearson, Don Courteau, John Conover, Jean Nightingale, Katie Nightingale, Alicia Keaton, Joanne Scifres, Dick Schott, Molly Russell, Nick Kreuzman, Margaret Payne and Terri Rottler-Means. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces and their families. Monday, June 22 Weekday; Saint Pauline of Nola; Saints John Fisher and Thomas More 9:00 a.m. Fran Maguire Tuesday, June 23 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Wednesday, June 24 - Nativity of Saint John the Baptist 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Thursday, June 25 - Weekday 9:00 a.m. Libby Thomas Friday, June 26 - Weekday 8:15 a.m. Intentions of Fr. Todd Riebe Saturday, June 27 - Weekday; Saint Cyril of Alexandria 5:30 p.m. Denise Lenihan Sunday, June 28 - Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Gladys Oberting 9:30 a.m. Parishioners of Saint Mark 11:45 p.m. Elsa Galido Vocations Jeffrey Dufresne, Home Parish: St. Monica, Indianapolis, Saint Meinrad Seminary Prayer for Vocations Most generous Father, thank you for calling men and women into Your service especially those You are calling to serve as priests or religious. I prayer especially for them during times of doubt and fear. May they be open to Your protection and love and trust in Your plan. Amen.

4 Parish Life School CARD PARTY: The Saint Mark Card Party will be held in the Narthex on Thursday, June 25 starting at 1:00pm. Invite a friend or a new parishioner. All are welcome! INCLUSION MINISTRY: Learning disabilities do not go away they re with you for life. That doesn t mean someone with a learning disability can t achieve or even be wildly successful. They just need to find ways to circumvent or accommodate for the areas in which they don t do well. BURMESE MINISTRY: CLOTHING You may have noticed some Burmese men wearing the longyi-like garment worn in Burma but most locals wear traditional American clothing. Refugees often wear slippers or shoes outside and remove them indoors. In some cases footwear is removed in church as a sign of respect. Many arrive here with only the clothes on their backs. Each fall St. Mark has a coat drive to help our newcomers stay warm. NOCTURNAL ADORATION JULY: First Friday Nocturnal Adoration for July 2015 will take place on Friday, July 3rd form 7pm until midnight. Due to the Holiday Weekend, we will combine teams normally scheduled fro0m midnight until 6am with teams scheduled between the hours of 7pm and Midnight (similar to our Holy Thursday Adoration practice). Hourly assignments will be made via notification post cards or you may call the Parish Office in the meantime. Your dedication to this Eucharistic devotion is greatly appreciated. TRASH BAGS: We have the Boy Scout Trash Bags in the parish office. This year they have included a pumpkin trash bag used around Halloween. We have a limited supply and will not replenish once they have all been sold. Early bird gets the pumpkin!!! FESTIVAL YARD SIGN: Thank you for helping promote our festival this year by placing a yard sign in your yard. We can reuse the signs next year. Please return the sign to Church or bring it to the parish office. Thank you for your support. SAINT MARK COOKBOOK: Did you miss out again on purchasing our famous cookbook at the festival? Not to worry, they are available in the parish office. ENGLISH CLASSES Central Nine is pleased to offer English classes at St. Mark Catholic School! These classes are free of charge and focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking English. Classes meet two evenings a week for three hours. The first step is to register and attend an orientation. To sign up for an orientation or for questions, please call ext 222. Para preguntas en Espanol, contactar a Evelyn Cruz al ext 320. If you would like to register in person, Central Nine Career Center is located at 1999 U.S. 31 South, Greenwood, IN 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 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 Kevin Sweeney 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 sweeneyk@stmarkindy.org

5 Faith Formation Community Vacation Bible School = Save the date = June 28 th - May 2 nd For additional details please contact Deacon Tom ( or deacontom@stmarkindy.org) July Nocturnal Adoration First Friday Nocturnal Adoration for July 2015 will take place on Friday, July 3 rd from 7pm until midnight. Due the Holiday Weekend, we will combine teams normally scheduled from midnight until 6am with teams scheduled between the hours of 7pm and Midnight (similar to our Holy Thursday Adoration practice). Hourly assignments will be made via notification post cards or you may call the Parish Office in the meantime. Your continued Christ Renews His Parish dedication to this Eucharistic devotion is greatly appreciated. Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP-pronounced chirp) WOMEN: the women s retreat weekend is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. JESUS, fill us with Your Fire! Are you searching for that spiritual spark? Ladies, mark your calendars for the upcoming Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) weekend scheduled for July 18 th and 19 th This is a great opportunity to fan the flames of your relationship with the Lord and forge lasting friendships with your sisters in Christ. It s a free gift from your parish! Questions? Contact Laura Crowley at (317) or at lauracrowley2014@gmail.com or call the parish office. MEN: the next men s retreat is scheduled for Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. Come as you are to this 2 day retreat that is presented by St Mark parishioners. You will experience a time of renewal, reflection and reconciliation. Please consider attending for a weekend of spiritual renewal, fellowship, new friends and good food. The CRHP weekend is offered to parishioners at no charge. Information regarding sign-up will be in future bulletins. Reserve the date and join us for an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and your awareness of God in your life. If you should have any questions, please contact Mike Swift at or swiftpromo@comcast.net. Eagle Scout Congratulations to St. Mark parishioner Louis Hibner whose Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held Sunday, June7. Louie joins an elite group of people who have been awarded Scouting s highest honor in recognition of his leadership abilities, character and citizenship. Louie is the son of John and Marie Hibner and a member of Troop 92 sponsored by St. Mark. Congratulations to Louie, his parents and his Scout leaders! Pentecost Concert The Intercultural Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will sponsor a Pentecost Concert at Saint Michael Catholic Church on Sunday, July 12, The concert will begin at 3:00 pm. and will offer an afternoon of praise, music and fellowship celebrating the many cultures that make up the Church in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. To register call BIRTHLINE Clothing NEEDED: Birthline provides assistance to pregnant women and mothers of infants in need. Our current needs are sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months clothes, (pants, tops, sweaters, jackets, and pajamas) for both girls and boys, and maternity clothes always welcome. Donations can be dropped off at the Catholic Center on Mondays and Wednesdays until 3:00pm, or place in the bassinette in the Narthex. CAREGIVERS: Catholic Charities Indianapolis sponsors monthly caregiver support groups for family members who are caregivers of older adults. For additional information, please contact Monica Woodsworth at or mwoodsworth@archindy.org. HOPE AND HEALING SOS GROUP: Our ongoing support group is for those who have attempted suicide and their loved ones, for those whose loved one has died and for those trying to prevent suicide. If you have any questions please call Judy Proctor, or visit the website:

6 Youth Ministry Facilities You must be a registered parishioner to reserve a meeting space St. Mark Youth, preparing for the 2015 National Catholic Youth Conference, are now accepting orders after all masses for up to four dozen flamingos to migrate to the homes of your friends and family for 24 hours. You may also purchase migration insurance to avoid having them sent to your address. For more information please contact John Hibner at hibner.john@yahoo.com or Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. Time is running out to sign up to attend NCYC in November. If you are interested in going, please Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org Young Adults The Young Adult Ministry meets in the Cenacle every Monday evening. If you are between the ages of 21 and 35 and would like to share your Catholic Faith with others your age, this is a great opportunity. Every Monday night begins with dinner at 6:30 p.m. then we study the bible or reflect on the readings for the next Sunday or work on a particular study that was chosen. If you would like more information contact Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org or Matt Sierp at mattsierp82@gmail.com. NEXT MEETING: Mon June 6:30 p.m. In the Cenacle CYO SOUTHSIDE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: St. Mark Athletic Committee is accepting flag football registration for Boys and girls entering grades K-2 are eligible to play and the registration fee is $55. Registration forms can be downloaded from the St. Mark web site CYO Athletics page located at and returned to the St. Mark Parish Office by August 14. Practices will begin after Labor Day with the first games scheduled for September 19. Games are held on Saturdays at St. Mark with one game being played at Roncalli Stadium. For further information, please contact Patrick Collier at collierfamily8@att.net 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 sweeneyk@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 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. 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.

7 Calendar Of Events CONTACTS Sunday, June 21, 2015 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Reception - SH Gym 12:45 AM CRHP-Wm 19 - Media Center (3:30 PM) CRHP M19 - Cenacle (6:00 PM) Monday, June 22, 2015 Communion Service - Church (9:00 AM) Quilters - Parish Center Upstairs (10:00 AM) YOUNG ADULT - Cenacle (6:30 PM) Tuesday, June 23, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Baptism/Prep - Cenacle (7:30 PM) Wednesday, June 24, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Small Church Comm. - Cenacle (6:30 PM) Quilters-Parish Center Upstairs - (7:00 PM) Thursday, June 25, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Card Party - Narthex (11:00 AM) Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM 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 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 541 E Edgewood. Av Indianapolis, IN School Principal Rusty Albertson Ext. 201 ralbertson@stmarkindy.org Saturday, June 27, 2015 MASS - Church (5:30 PM) Sunday, June 28, 2015 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM CRHP-Wm 19 - Media Center (3:30 PM) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL in SCHOOL (6:00 PM) CRHP M19 - Cenacle (6:00 PM) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Church (7:30 PM)