Mass Intentions CONTACTS. Please pray for. Readings for 5/3 ~ 5/10/2015

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1 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) Sunday, May 3, 2015

2 CONTACTS Mass Intentions Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00AM - 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 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 Readings for 5/3 ~ 5/10/2015 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 Monday: Acts 14:15-18; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:17-21; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 Sunday, May 3 Fifth Sunday of Easter; 7:30 a.m. Ralph Schrage 9:30 a.m. Fred Schoettle 11:45 p.m. Parishioners of Saint Mark Monday, May 4 Easter Weekday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Tuesday, May 5 Easter Weekday 9:00 a.m. Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Wednesday, May 6 - Easter Weekday 9:00 a.m. Joanne Mullin Thursday, May 7 - Easter Weekday 9:00 a.m. Thomas E. Burch Friday, May 8 - Easter Weekday 8:15 a.m. Vanessa Marbella Saturday, May 9 - Easter Weekday 5:30 p.m. Bob Cross Sunday, May 10 Sixth Sunday of Easter; 7:30 a.m. Dorothy Harrison 9:30 a.m. Betty Pogue 11:45 p.m. Kathryn Kirschner 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, Pat Hurley, Sandra Wheeler, Betty Mouser, 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, Don Pearson, Don Courteau, John Conover, Jean Nightingale, Katie Nightingale, Alicia Keaton, Joanne Scifres, Dick Schott, Molly Russell, and Terri Rottler-Means. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces and their families.

3 A note From Archbishop Tobin Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am grateful for your dedicated commitment that helped us exceed the archdiocesan goal of $5.7 million for the United Catholic Appeal. It was a group effort to raise these funds and I am grateful for your support. I am happy to report that more than 19,000 households contributed $6.2 million for ministry needs. I want to thank the parishioners of St. Mark Parish on achieving 132% of goal and for your faithful support of our parishes, schools, seminarians and deacons, retired priests, and Catholic Charities agencies throughout central and southern Indiana. Question of the Week Q. I don t understand all of the commotion about the Religious Freedom Law. Is it a good law or not? A. The law attracted national attention to Indiana and few of us recognize ourselves in the characterization that many newscasters and pundits made of Hoosiers and our state. Media and powerful groups of lobbyists were able to make it a cause celebre for supporters of same-sex marriage. The law was presented by these groups as a law legalizing discrimination against homosexuals and lesbians. Hollywood celebrities said that they would never step foot in Indiana and certain corporations threatened to leave the state. In all of the commotion few people actually read the law and those who read it weren t sure what it would mean. The bishops of Indiana wrote a statement that expresses the Catholic Church s position. The bishops assert that both discrimination against any group of citizens and denying the legal protection of an individual s religious convictions are wrong. Here is the statement from our bishops issued on April 1, The United Catholic Appeal gives us the opportunity to express our compassion for others and contribute to the critical ministry needs of the local Church. Because you have happily and unselfishly made gifts to this year s Appeal, you have given much hope to others and displayed Christ s presence in our community of faith. For that I am eternally grateful. May God continue to bless the people of St. Mark for your generous gifts. Sincerely, yours in Christ, Most Reverend Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop of Indianapolis Bishop Brute Days Young men of the parish entering 8 th grade through high school are invited to join the seminarians of Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary for Bishop Brute Days June The annual summer camp offers young men the opportunity to learn more about our Catholic faith, prayer, service and the awesome vocation to the priesthood. Registration forms are available in the Information Centers in the narthex of the church or may be obtained online at The recent passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana appears to have divided the people of our state like few other issues in recent memory. We urge all people of good will to show mutual respect for one another so that the necessary dialogue and discernment can take place to ensure that no one in Indiana will face discrimination whether it is for their sexual orientation or for living their religious beliefs. The Catholic Church is convinced that every human being is created in the image of God. As such, each and every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. This includes the right to the basic necessities for living a good life, including adequate health care, housing, education and work. The Catholic Church teaches that the principle of religious freedom also is rooted in the dignity of the human person. Religious freedom is one of the most cherished rights in the U.S. Constitution. The rights of a person should never be used inappropriately in order to deny the rights of another. We are called to justice and mercy. We believe that it is crucial that religious freedom be protected. As Pope Francis wrote in his apostolic exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel: No one can demand that religion should be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life, without concern for the soundness of civil institutions. We support efforts to uphold the God-given dignity of all the people of this state while safeguarding the rights of people of faith to practice their religion without undue burden from the government. A law that would actually legalize discrimination would be an unjust law. A law that would summarily dismiss the religious beliefs of other citizens would be an equally unjust law. The bishops wisely recognize and defend both rights. Any good law crafted by the Indiana legislature must do the same.

4 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. If you have any questions please call Judy Proctor, or visit the website: INCLUSION MINISTRY Individuals with a learning disability do not struggle because of low intelligence, poor teaching, lack of motivation or other such factors. Their underachievement is unexpected and unexplained, which is why the term is often misunderstood. Mary s W.A.Y. (Women Answering Yes) dinner will be held on Wed. May 13, Tickets will be sold this weekend after all of the masses. Be sure to get your tickets as we are limited and always sell out. SAINT VINCENT DePAUL SOCIETY: Curious about becoming a Vincentian? Saint Vincent DePaul Society invites you to attend Indianapolis District Ozanam Orientation on Saturday, May 9th, 8am - 1pm at Saint Lawrence Catholic Social Room, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave. Continental breakfast will be served. Registration online at svdpindy.org or contact Paula Egenolf, Join and grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Our conference has helped many who are hungry, in need of appliances and furniture, lodging, clothing, medical attention, and financial help. SISTER CIRCLE: Women s Watercolor Painting Event a Success Thanks to all who came out for Sister Circle s Watercolors and Wine event. Because of your donation, our ladies ministry was able to: Help defray the cost of two St. Mark hymnals Parish Life Sponsor a full lane for the Mollie Cassetty Bowl-a-Thon Make a donation to Heifer International in care of Women s Empowerment (helping train women worldwide to become self-sufficient) A great time was had by all. The paintings were wonderful! Thanks again for attending! St Mark Stitchers invite you to the Second Saturday crafting, sewing, or quilting in the Cenacle from 10:00 am -4:00pm, on Sat. May 9 Bring your project of knitting, crocheting, tatting, paper piecing, embroidery, sewing or quilting; your own drink and a side dish or snack to share. Questions? Contact Christine Hurley or Chris Merkel Festival Festival Dates: JUNE 11, 12, 13 FESTIVAL CHAIRPERSON: ANN BERKEMEIER If you have questions please call Ann, Next weekend is the second and last weekend for parishioners to get special prices on food & non-gambling along with wristbands for children s inflatables. Parishioners who purchase $20 in food & non-gambling tickets ($1.00 each) will receive two free tickets. This year we will have 9 inflatables. That is over twice as many as we have had in the past. If you purchase a $20.00 wristband, that will entitle its wearer to unlimited use of all the inflatables for all three nights. Once the festival begins the only wristband offered will be a $10.00 per day wristband. Dinners this year will be organized by four of our most experienced food suppliers! The food will be prepared by us and you will be guaranteed a complete meal! Light diners can pick up smaller walking food from our Food Truck Vendors to the west of Schafer Hall. Elephant Ears and Grilled Corn back by popular demand will be located next to the Coke trailer, and ticket/information booth. Mashcraft (a local craft brewery) will be at our festival in the Beer Garden offering 4 of their microbrews on Thursday. The Heavenly Quilters hand quilted heirloom is displayed in Schafer Hall. Capture festival fun with your friends in our Photo Booth. New this year! This years top prize in the Main Raffle booth is $3,000 cash or a one year $4,500 tuition certificate that can be used at any South Deanery Catholic School or Roncalli High School. Second prize is $1,000 cash and 3 rd prize is $500. You can also win $$$ by being the seller of one of the three lucky tickets drawn at the beginning of the festival. Each winner will receive $100. Also if you sell or buy all six tickets in your packet, you will only have to pay for 5 that s right 6 chances for $ One ticket is free but only up until 4:59 on Thursday, June 11 th. After 5:00 on Thursday, June 11 th, tickets are $5.00 each. FunFest hours are Thursday, June 11 th 5 pm until 10pm, Friday, June 12 th 5 pm until 11 and Saturday, June 13 th 5 pm until 12 midnight. Come have fun and support St. Mark FunFest!!!!

5 School St. Mark Catholic School is teaming up with McQ s to sell delicious McQ s Pizzas and gift cards! You can pick up an order blank in the Narthex and return with payment to the school or parish office by May 4th. Pizzas and cards can be picked up on Tuesday, May 12th from 4:30pm-6:00pm in the Art Room in school. Get great McQ s Fresh Pizzas for your busy spring events! 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. Faith Formation Music Ministry Attention all High School Youth and 8th Graders. The St. Mark Youth Choir will sing at 9:30am Mass on Sunday May 10th. All High School age kids are invited to come sing. Also all 8th graders are welcome to join the Youth Choir for this special Mother s Day Mass. We will rehearse at 8:45am prior to Mass. If you have questions, please contact Andy Eagan at the parish office or aeagan@stmarkindy.org Community 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 family caregivers to share and learn from each other. What is it and how do I get involved? To confirm attendance or for additional information, please contact Monica Woodsworth at or mwoodsworth@archindy.org. SMRE - Final Regular class of the year is 5/3 1st HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the youth of our Parish who celebrated their 1 st Holy Communion on May 2 nd Ruby Able, Kane Bell, Julian Cawi, Samantha Cereceres, Ben Farley, Sara Geier, Jolie Goss, Ava Gustitus, Aaron Hart, Stephen Kiara, Madeline Liter, Donovan Lowery, Elizabeth Ohime, Gabrielle Price, Mirah Rich, Elijah Schemmel, Isaac Schemmel, James Settle, Luke Spangler, Lucia Spencer, Robert Thomas, and Isabella Traylor MISSING CONFIRMATION? Sunday, May 31, 2015, Archbishop Tobin will be confirming practicing Catholic adults at 10:30 Mass at SS Peter and Paul Cathedral. If for any reason you have missed this sacrament and wish to be confirmed, please contact Deacon Tom for additional details. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL = Save the date = June 28th May 2nd Saint Roch Parish is celebrating their annual MAYFEST on May 14, 15 & 16. There will be children s games, rides, Monte Carlo, a great buffet for $6 for adults, kids meals available. Live bands each evening. Times are; Thurs. May 14, 5-10pm Friday, May 15, 5-11pm Sat. May 16, 3-11pm. BIRTHLINE Clothing NEEDED: Birthline provides assistance to pregnant women and mothers of infants in need. Over mothers are served annually and are provided material goods such as maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, baby shampoo and other necessary supplies. 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. We are grateful for your kindness and generosity. Donations can be dropped off at the Catholic Center on Mondays and Wednesdays until 3:00pm, or place in the bassinette in the Narthex. For additional details please contact Deacon Tom ( or deacontom@stmarkindy.org)

6 Youth Ministry High School Homeland Mission Project June Want to serve your local community on a week-long mission trip? The Archdiocesan Homeland Mission Project is for high school youth as well as those who will have just graduated. Youth and adult leaders serve Indianapolis sites the week of June 21st and spend each night at the Benedict Inn. Julie Albertson for more information at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. High School Youth - come join the choir as we sing May 10 at 9:30 mass. We will rehearse that morning at 8:45 a.m. All are welcome! St. Mark Youth, preparing for the 2015 National Catholic Youth Conference, will begin accepting order forms after all masses between May 16th and mid-june 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 j.hibner@jtleng.com or Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. It's time to begin planning for the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) to be held in Indianapolis, November All St. Mark parish current 8th-11th graders are eligible to attend. For more information contact 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 May 6:30 p.m. In the Cenacle Calendar Of Events Sunday, May 03, 2015 FESTIVAL - Sign-ups Msgr. Schafer Hall/Gym 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:45 PM) MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Bell Choir - Cenacle (1:00 PM) CRHP-Wm 19 - Media Center (3:30 PM) CRHP M19 - Cenacle (6:00 PM) Monday, May 04, 2015 Communion Service - Church (9:00 AM) Quilters - Parish Center Upstairs (10:00 AM) YOUNG ADULT - Cenacle (6:30 PM) Welcoming Committee - Classroom 8 (7:00 PM) Tuesday, May 05, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Bell Choir - Church (6:00 PM) Liturgy Committee - Parish BR (7:00 PM) Wednesday, May 06, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) School Commission - Classroom 8 (6:30 PM) Quilters - Parish Center Upstairs (7:00 PM) Ensemble - Church (7:30 PM) Thursday, May 07, 2015 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Girl Scout - Art room (6:00 PM) Girl Scout - Parish Cen. Basement Lg (6:00 PM) CRHP W #1 - Cenacle House (7:00 PM) Friday, May 08, 2015 MASS - Church (8:15 AM) HOOP - School Kitchen (3:30 PM) Saturday, May 09, 2015 Rental - SH Gym (12:45 PM) Reconciliation in Reconciliation Room (4:00 PM) MASS - Church (5:30 PM) Sunday, May 10, 2015 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM CRHP-Wm 19 - Media Center (3:30 PM) Youth Ministry - Schafer Hall Basement (6:00 PM) CRHP M19 - Cenacle (6:00 PM)

7 Vocations Mary s W.A.Y. Congratulations Deacon Douglas A. Hunter, Jr. He was ordained a Transitional Deacon on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Saint Meinrad. Women Answering Yes to the Lord May 13, 2015 Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. You are invited to a Holy Hour for Vocations on Monday, May 11, 7:00pm at Saint Barnabas Church. Fr. Todd will lead the hour. Nominations Parish Council Nomina ons Three members of our Parish Pastoral Council will finish their term of service on the Council in July. Pentecost Sunday, May 24, three new members will be selected for a three year term of service. The Pastoral Council is a twelve member advisory group that meets monthly to help the pastor and pastoral team meet the spiritual and temporal needs of the parish. The Council sets short term and long term goals for the parish and monitors their progress. Parishioners who would like to offer this very special service to our community of faith are asked to pick up a self-nomina on form from the Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Welcome Desk, fill it out and return it by Sunday, May 17. A er prayer to the Holy Spirit, new members will be chosen by lot on Pentecost Sunday from among those who have submi ed nomina on forms. We are Catholic Women of St. Mark whose mission is to deepen our faith with Jesus by following the example of our Blessed Mother. We come together in faith, family and community and invite you join us. The dinner will be held on Wed. May 13, If you have questions or concerns about the dinner, please contact Chris Johnson, caj7475@yahoo.com or call the parish office. Parish Mission Trip This weekend we will take up a special second collection to support our first-ever Parish Mission Trip. Nineteen parishioners will travel to Frakes, Kentucky, June 21-28, and will help rehabilitate the home of an impoverished family. Please support these men and women as they offer their time and talent to help change the lives of a family in great need. An estimated five thousand dollars will be needed for the materials for the renovation of the home assigned to St. Mark. May we be generous in supporting our fellow parishioners who will help us fulfill our mission to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need.