Mass Intentions CONTACTS. Please pray for. Readings for 11/9 ~ 11/16/2014. Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22

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1 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) Sunday, November 9, 2014

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 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 Director of Faith Formation Deacon Tom Horn Ext. 103 deacontom@stmarkindy.org St. Mark Catholic School 541 E. Edgewood Avenue Indianapolis, IN School Principal Ext. 201 School Secretary Ext. 200 CONTACTS Rusty Albertson ralbertson@stmarkindy.org Peggy Mehalik pmehalik@stmarkindy.org Readings for 11/9 ~ 11/16/2014 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Lk 17:11-19 Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Lk 17:1-6 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Lk 17:20 25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18:1-8 Tuesday:Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Lk 17:7-10 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, Mass Intentions Sunday, November 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 7:30 a.m. Ed & Verle Sherman 9:30 a.m. Betty Pogue 11:45 p.m. Parishioners of St. Mark Monday, November 10 - Weekday Saint Leo the Great 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Tuesday, November 11 - Saint Martin of Tours 9:00 a.m. Fran Maguire Wednesday, November 12- Weekday - Saint Josaphat 9:00 a.m. Unborn children Thursday, November 13 - Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Staci Vanzant Friday, November 14 - Weekday 8:15 a.m. Delia Jennings Saturday, November 15 Weekday - Saint Albert the Great 5:30 p.m. Deceased members of the Tolentino Family Sunday, November 16 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary time 7:30 a.m. Gladys Oberting 9:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark 11:45 p.m. Michael D. Malony Please pray for Mike George, Lorraine Braasch, Samantha Hampton and Baby, Helen Eckhart, Chris Gough, Mark Smith, John Perkins, Linda Lilly, Dorothy Harrison, Elaine Alexander, Don Bowling, Ron Shockey, Noah Duffer, Charles & Mildred Ragon, Barbara Beaton, Betty Newman, Sarah Clements, Sandra Wheeler, Jim Reed, Betty Mouser, Pat Hurley, Kathleen Rapp, Steve Chaplin, Lisa Engelking, Joan Matthews, Roland Daeger, 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, Bernard Price, Elizabeth Price, Michelle Oberting, Jane Rosebrock, John Nicholson, Don Pearson, Don Courteau, John Conover, Bill Rowley, Jean Nightingale,and Terri Rottler-Means. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces and their families.

3 Dear friends, Thank you to all of our parishioners who brought their United Catholic Appeal pledge cards to Mass this weekend for Intention Sunday. The United Catholic Appeal supports the work and ministry of the Archdiocese. We all benefit from these ministries. I was amazed to read in a letter from Archbishop Tobin that only two in ten Catholic households participate in the annual appeal. That means that twenty percent of Catholics carry the load that rightly belongs to all of us. The success of the appeal can be judged not only in the amount of money raised for Archdiocesan ministries, but also by the number of parishioners who participate in the appeal. Let us pray that we will be successful at St. Mark in contributing as much as we can to the appeal and reaching our parish goal, but also that we will have great participation. Those who forgot their pledge cards this weekend may bring them to the Parish Center or bring them to Mass next weekend. We belong to a strong Archdiocesan Church that reaches out to people throughout central and southern Indiana and we are grateful to be a part of these ministries. Last Monday evening I had the privilege of joining our Young Adult Group for a Holy Hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament. It was a beautiful experience to watch young men and women gaining strength for their lives in an hour of quiet prayer in our parish church. The group meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cenacle for supper followed by prayer and reflection. Being part of the Holy Hour last Monday with young adults from several parishes I couldn t help but thank God for blessing this new ministry of our parish that began just a little over a year ago. As we announced at the Masses last weekend, we will retire the old Gather books after almost twenty years of service to the parish. The books contain the songs we use to sing God s praises at Mass and all of our liturgies. On the First Sunday of Advent the new Gather books will be in our pews. Parishioners who would like to help offset the cost of the books are invited to gift the parish with a book in memory of a deceased loved one, in honor of a living person or as a gift from one s own family. The inside cover of each book will have the name of the person or family in whose memory or honor the book has been purchased. Forms are available in the bulletin this week and at the Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Welcome Desk. May the new Gather books help us to continue to sing God s praises for many years to come at St. Mark! See you at Mass! News from Father Todd Question of the Week Q. What exactly happened at the meeting of bishops in Rome? Did the Church change some teachings? A. Lots of people are asking that question! Shortly after assuming office, Pope Francis spoke of his concern for families in the modern world. He called for a Synod of Bishops to discuss the pastoral challenges facing families in light of the New Evangelization. This synod will take place in In preparation for this important meeting, the pope called for an extraordinary synod to prepare for the upcoming meeting of bishops. This is the meeting that took place October 5-19 in Rome that received a lot of attention form the secular press. 253 bishops and several auditors came together to prepare a working document that will form the basis for the discussions at the 2015 synod. In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis asked the bishops of the world to consult the people of their dioceses on the issues facing family life today. You might remember that Archbishop Tobin invited us to respond to several questions to help him prepare his response to this consultation. Pope Francis wanted the extraordinary synod to have the freedom to discuss any and all issues. As you might imagine, there was a lot of discussion! Two areas that were discussed received a lot of attention, if not the exclusive attention, of the secular press: homosexual unions and divorce and remarriage. These are certainly issues that face our families today and they were openly discussed at the extraordinary synod. They were not, however, the only things discussed at the meeting. The final document which was just released on October 31 will form the basis of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops in This document reaffirms the Church s teaching that homosexual unions cannot be considered analogous to God s plan for marriage and family. It also reaffirms that persons with same sex attractions are to be welcomed and treated with respect. The document also reaffirmed the permanence of marriage and the sensitive pastoral care that the Church must offer to Catholics who are divorced and remarried. As I read the final document of the extraordinary synod the most important point that I find in it is the challenge that families face today in sharing the treasure of our Catholic faith with children and youth. The indispensable role that parents have in teaching and modeling the faith is highlighted in the document. Certainly this is one of the greatest challenges the Church and families face today. If our children don t know their faith, they cannot appreciate or live their faith. Talk about pastoral challenges! May the discussion on this challenge begin in our families and our parish as we look forward to the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family.

4 Parish Life School DID YOU KNOW? The pastoral council meeting minutes are available on the St. Mark website at Pastoral Council / St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. HOPE AND HEALING SOS GROUP is an 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. If you have any questions, call Judy Proctor, or visit the website: HATS AND GLOVES: We continue to collect the hats and gloves to be distributed to the clients who receive food baskets through Holy Cross. They will be distributed on Monday, December 15. If you are interested in helping sort and or distribute the goods, please contact Cathy Weinmann, SAINT MARK COOKBOOK: is now perfectly done and boiling over with 322 recipes. Get them while they're hot off the press THIS weekend. The price per cookbook is $ All proceeds will benefit HOOP and St. Vincent de Paul. LECTOR WORKBOOKS are available for Year B which begins on Sunday, Nov. 30. You can pick up a workbook found on the Information Centers in the Narthex or in the parish office. 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, will be meeting on Thursday, November :30PM in the Cenacle. Any questions please call Judy Proctor, or visit the website: St. Mark Catholic School will conduct our Amazing Race Food Drive from October 27th through November 23rd! We will be collecting non perishable food items in the Narthex of church for the next three weeks. All of the food items will go to the Officer David Moore Food Pantry, Hunger Inc, and Little Sisters of the Poor food pantry. Please help our brother and sisters on the South Side to provide food for their families by bringing in food items for the Amazing Race Food Drive! DINE-OUT NIGHT Come and join us for our St. Mark November Dine Out Event at Firehouse Subs on US 31 in Greenwood on Thursday November 13th PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The students, parents and staff of St. Mark Catholic School would like to invite all parishioners to our Give-Back Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 16th after 7:30am and 9:30am Masses in Monsignor Schafer Hall. Our students, parents and staff will serve you a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast along with juice, milk and coffee all free of charge! This is our way of saying Thank You to the parishioners of St. Mark Parish for your continued support of our school and it s ministry of providing a Catholic Education for our students. SAINT MARK FIRST MISSION TRIP Destination is Henderson Settlement in Frakes, Kentucky, June 21-28, We welcome High School Youth and Adults. There is no required physical as there will be various work opportunities: Like helping in the thrift store, working in the community gardens or repair and build houses. All ability level s are welcome. Informational meeting will be WED. NOV 12. For more information contact Chela Moody chelamoody@yahoo.com or or you can contact Sharon Shockey, sshockey150@comcast.net

5 Faith Formation SMRE Regular Class Schedule 11/9 & 11/16 RCIA- Regular Class Schedule 11/12; RCIA Day of Reflection = 2pm Sat 11/15 in Church Confirmation Prep Next Class; Sunday 11/9; School Media Center 7pm (parents and sponsors need not attend) 1st Reconciliation / Communion Prep Next Student/Parent meeting 11/25; 7pm in Church RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children) Classes continue 11/9 & 11/16 For details concerning Religious Education Programs please contact Deacon Tom ( or deacontom@stmarkindy.org) Save the Date Christmas Lunch for all Saint Mark parishioners 55 + on Friday, December 5th REMINDER: Guests are asked to bring a NEW unwrapped toy which will be donated to the Christmas Shop at Saint Philip Neri parish where the parents can shop. Shopping tip: Kohl s has nice books and stuffed animals at the store s entrance for $5 which is donated to a charity. We can put a smile on a lot of children s faces Christmas morning. Bereavement Support Group Saint Jude Parish will host a six week Bereavement Support Group beginning Monday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Room of the church. The program runs through the holidays which can be a very difficult time for those who are grieving. No RSVP is necessary. For additional information, please contact Patti Collins at (317) Check Out Small Church Have you ever wondered what goes on at one of St. Mark s small church communities? Or maybe why they even exist? On Sunday, November 16th at 7:00 pm in the church, you ll be able to check it out. The current small churches in our parish are sponsoring a Sample Small Church Night so you may observe a typical small church meeting. All adults are invited. Refreshments and a brief social time will follow. Sister Circle Attention All Ladies! Our next Sister Circle meeting Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cenacle. We will combine with the Pro Life Ministry and make greeting cards for parishioners who are home-bound, as well as for residents of nearby nursing homes. We will also be collecting men s socks, gloves, and underwear for HOOP. If you are able to donate something at that time, thank you! Please try to join us! Attending previous meetings and/or events is not a requirement for this gathering! All are welcome-- any time! ~Serve like Martha~ ~Listen like Mary~ ~Sister Circle~ Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Memorial Masses The Monsignor Downey Council of the Knights of Columbus will host a Memorial Mass for all deceased members of the Council on Monday, November 10, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church. All members and their families are invited to prayerfully honor the memory of our deceased brothers at this Memorial Mass which in a special way will remember the 30 members of the Council who have died since last year s Memorial Mass. Each brother Knight will be remembered by name at the Mass. A reception will follow in the narthex of the church. Tuesday, November 11, the Bishop Chatard Assembly of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will host a Memorial Mass for members of the Fourth Degree who have died during the past year. The Mass will be at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church. Following the Mass the Knights and the families of the deceased Knights will meet at the Monsignor Downey Council.

6 Youth Ministry Calendar Of Events High School Youth - Join us Sunday night 11/9 at 6 p.m. in Schafer Hall basement as we write notes and assemble care packages for our St. Mark college students. If you are a parent of a college student who would like to receive some encouragement, please the student's address to Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. Upcoming High School Activities: Nov. 9 - Youth Group meets in Schafer Hall Nov Youth Choir sings at 11:45 mass (meet at 11 a.m.) Dec Youth Group Christmas celebration in Schafer Hall 6-7:30 p.m. Dec Youth Choir sings at 9:30 mass (meet at 9 a.m.) Middle School Youth - We are going bowling Nov. 22nd at Expo Bowl and want your 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to join us. We will meet at Expo at 6:30 p.m. and be done at 8:30 p.m. Space is limited and this is a South Deanery event, so pick up a flyer in the Narthex today and turn it in at the Parish Center or St. Mark School as soon as possible. Registration is required. Questions? Contact Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. Upcoming Middle School Activities: Nov Bowling at Expo from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 - Christmas Dance from 7-9 p.m. Young Adults Fill These Hearts -- December 5-7 Camp Rancho Framasa The Indianapolis Archdiocese is sponsoring a retreat for all young adults, ages It's a great opportunity to spend time away from the big city and connect with others who are also seeking for more in this life. There will be awesome talks, prayer experiences, small group, and time to just relax. Depending on the weather, we ll have hikes and campfires! - See more at: -- NEXT MEETING: Mon Nov 6:30 p.m. In the Cenacle Caregivers Catholic Charities Indianapolis sponsors monthly caregiver support groups for family members who are caregivers of older adults. Meetings are open to the community and are a way for caregivers to share and learn from each other as well as community professionals. To confirm attendance or for additional information, please contact Monica Woodsworth at or mwoodsworth@archindy.org Sunday, November 09, 2014 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Youth Ministry - SH basement (6:00 PM) Confirmation - Media Center School (7:00 PM) Monday, November 10, 2014 Communion Service - Church (9:00 AM) QUILTERS - Parish Center (9:00 AM) K of C Memorial Mass- Church (6:00 PM) CRHP MEN #2 - COURTESY ROOM (7:30 PM) Tuesday, November 11, 2014 MASS - Church 9:00 AM K of C Memorial Mass 4th Degree- Church (6:00 PM) Bell Choir - Men's Club Room (6:00 PM) SPRED - Media Center School (7:00 PM) Wednesday, November 12, 2014 MASS - Church 9:00 AM CYO Games - SH Gym (4:00 PM) Children s Choir - Church (4:00 PM) QUILTERS - Parish Center (7:00 PM) RCIA - Media Center School (7:00 PM) Ensemble - Church (7:30 PM) Thursday, November 13, 2014 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Girl Scout - Art room (6:00 PM) Girl Scout - Parish Cen. Basement Lg (6:00 PM) Small Church Comm. - Courtesy rm (6:00 PM) Hope and Healing - Cenacle (6:30 PM) CHOIR - Church (7:30 PM) Friday, November 14, 2014 MASS - Church 8:15 AM HOOP - School Kitchen (3:30 PM) Saturday, November 15, 2014 Worship Workshop - Media Center (10:00 AM) Day of Reflection - Church (1:00 PM) Reconciliation in Courtesy Room (4:00 PM MASS - Church 5:30 PM BINGO BASH - Schafer Hall/Gym (6:30 PM) Sunday, November 16, 2014 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Pancake Breakfast - Schafer Hall/Gym (8:00 AM) CRHP M18 - Cenacle (6:30 PM) Location: Small Church Comm. in Church/MSH Gym (7:00 PM)

7 Vocations Corner Jonathan Hilber First Theology Home Parish: Saint Bartholomew Church, Columbus, IN Seminary: Saint Meinrad School of Theology Sr. Maria Kolbe Elstro, OSF Temporary Professed Home Parish: Saint Andrew Church Richmond, IN Sister of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration Mishawaka, Indiana St. Mark s Pilgrimage to Italy Our parish pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy, March 2-12, 2015, is picking up steam! Ambassadair and Collette Vacations have announced the addition of a second bus to accommodate those who had been on the waiting list. The remaining available places will be reserved for St. Mark parishioners for two weeks. After that time they will be made available to others who, though not part of St, Mark Parish, would like to make the pilgrimage to Italy. Brochures outlining the pilgrimage are available in the narthex or call the Parish Center. Substance Addiction Ministry Adoration and Rosary for Vocations The mission of Birthline At Saint Barnabas Church 8300Rahke Road on Monday, November 10, 2014 (held the Second Monday of each Month) from 7:00 pm 8:00 pm To provide material support for pregnant women and mothers of infants in need. We seek to plant the seed of God's love within the hearts of women and men who feel overwhelmed, lost, alone and afraid - whether rich or poor, single, married, young or older. Volunteer for Birthline Help build a Culture of Life from your own home by becoming a Birthline Hotline volunteer. Provide a listening ear and schedule appointments for pregnant women and new mothers to receive material assistance. A required training is provided. Assist in preparing layettes and meeting with women on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Catholic Center. Contact Jená Hartman at or jhartman@archindy.org to learn more about how you can help! Substance Addiction Ministry ("SAM") THE CHURCH S RESPONSE TO PEOPLE TOUCHED BY ADDICTION People afflicted with or affected by addiction are suffering with a spiritual malady. Addiction dis-connects people: from self, loved ones, and God. Substance Abuse Ministry s (SAM) mission is to help these people re-connect: with self, loved ones, and God. For every one who is afflicted with an addiction, a minimum of four other people will be affected. SAM is a quality of life ministry. And yet, many deny the presence of the problem or the magnitude of addiction s effects. The creation of the first SAM was a direct response to the 1992 pastoral letter of the American bishops entitled Communities of Hope: Parishes and Substance Abuse. Over the years it has become even more apparent that church can play an important role as healer. Clergy and laity alike, especially those who have been given the gift of recovery, have been called to share their experience, strength, hope, and weakness with others. SAM could not have begun nor continued to exist without the ongoing support and encouragement of the Bishops, clergy, religious, and laity The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life will be sponsoring training for SAM Ministry provided by The NCCA. When: November 15, 2014 Where: St. Matthew Catholic Church 4100 E. 56 th Street, Indianapolis, In Time: 9am-3pm Lunch included The training team will be led by Mary Martin, Director of NCCA. This training is required to fully participate in SAM Ministry. For more information and registration contact: Joni LeBeau at jlebeau@archindy.org or telephone