Contacts / Information. Mass Intentions. Please Pray For... Readings For The Week 10/6/2013 ~ 10/13/2013

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1 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) Sunday, October 6, 2013

2 Contacts / Information Mass Intentions 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 School Principal Ext. 201 School Secretary Ext. 200 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 Avenue Indianapolis, IN Rusty Albertson ralbertson@stmarkindy.org Peggy Mehalik pmehalik@stmarkindy.org Readings For The Week 10/6/2013 ~ 10/13/2013 Sunday: Hebrew 1:2-3,2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, Luke 17:5-10 Monday: Jon 1:1 2:2, 11; Luke 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Luke 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Luke 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Luke11:5-13 Friday: Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Saturday: Joel 4:12-21; Luke 11:15-26 Sunday: 2 Kings 5:14-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 Sunday, October 6-Twenty Seventh Sunday- Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Mary Lynn Cavanaugh 9:30 a.m. Libby Thomas 11:45 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark Monday, October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Tuesday, October 8 - Weekday 9:00 a.m. - Diane Komlanc Wednesday, October 9 - Ss. Denis and Companions; and St. John Leonardi 9:00 a.m. James Rucker Sr. Thursday, October 10 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Casiana Briones Friday, October 11 - Blessed John XXIII 8:15 a.m. - Dorothy Dottie Lynch Saturday, October 12 - Weekday 5:30 p.m. Will Hartman Sunday, October 13 - Twenty Eighth Sunday- Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark 9:30 a.m. Tom Swiezy 11:45 a.m. Paul Cento Please Pray For... Lorraine Braasch, Betty Swift, Helen Eckhart, Don Bundy, John Perkins, Linda Lilly, Don and Marybeth Bowling, Betty Mouser, Elaine Alexander Ron Shockey, Barbara Beaton, Betty Newman, Sarah Clements, Harold and Joan Matthews, Jim Reed, Sandra Wheeler, Lucinda Krupa, Noah Duffer, Kathleen Rapp, Barb Taylor, Lisa Engelking, Maddy Justice, Roland Daeger, Molly Brown, Mike Hendrickson, Carolyn Walters, Margaret Strack, Pat Hurley, Kim Huffman, Patty Schmalz, Melanie Brady, Penny Bowling, Lucy Hopkins and Tanja Wozniewski. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces.

3 Dear friends, I m fond of saying, Every day is a good day at St. Mark! And it is true! But I have to admit that Saturday mornings during the fall are among my most favorite days at St. Mark. If you have not been on the campus on a Saturday morning at this time of year, you don t know what you are missing! Flag football brings dozens of little tykes to St. Mark with their parents, grandparents and siblings. There is a carnival atmosphere as football games are being played everywhere. There is a wonderful spirit as everyone cheers the kids on. Thank you to SMAC (Saint Mark Athletic Committee) and to all of our parishioners who make this opportunity available to so many people from our community and who care for the details of hospitality. Last weekend it was announced that a new group will be forming in the parish to help meet the needs of our young adults and their friends in their 20 s and 30 s. This is an age group that can sometimes feel neglected in a parish and so we are grateful to our youth minister, Julie Albertson, for responding to this very real need. Young adults who are interested in being a part of this group are invited to attend the first meeting on Monday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Courtesy Room of the church. The group will help foster the Christian formation of its members as well as provide social and service opportunities. May God bless this important initiative of our parish. This weekend I am serving as spiritual director for a Men s Cursillo Weekend at St. Bernadette Parish. Cursillo, like Christ Renews His Parish (CHRP), is a renewal movement in the Church that has helped many people come alive in their faith. Weekends are held in the fall and spring of the year for both men and women. If you would like to know more about Cursillo, I ll be happy to share information and sponsor any parishioner who would like to participate in a Cursillo weekend. Fr. Eric Augenstein, our Archdiocesan Vocation Director, will be celebrating the Masses this weekend and speaking on vocations and how we as a parish can create a culture that fosters vocations. Recently our Vocations Committee has been re-activated under the leadership of Art Berkemeier. Parishioners who would like to be a part of the Vocations Committee are encouraged to contact Art or the Parish Center. I know that Fr. Eric will find a warm welcome among us. He was baptized here at St. Mark and so he is coming home this weekend. We ask God to abundantly bless Father s great work for the Church. See you at Mass! Message from Ft. Todd Question of Week Q. This week we are half way through our list of The Ten Most Common Misconceptions about the Catholic Church. This week s misconception: The Catholic Church is opposed to science and the theory of evolution. A. Both science and religion have the same goal: to know the truth. Many, especially, since the dawn of the scientific age, have seen religious faith and science as opposed to one another. The Polish monk and astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus, who lived , is attributed with beginning the scientific revolution that paved the way for the Age of Reason and the end of the medieval world view. New discoveries about the natural world brought with them a new understanding of man and his place in the universe. There have been bumps in the road, especially early on as evidenced by the case of Galileo, but the Church has been a strong patron of science and many of the most celebrated scientists, past and present, have been men and women of faith. In the face of new discoveries about the universe two perennial and distinct questions are asked: Who is responsible for creation and how did it come about? Many people see the stories of creation found in the Book of Genesis in the bible as proof of the incompatibility of religion and science. For some it all comes down to creationism or evolution. Either the world came about in the six days of creation or evolved over the course of millions of years. The Catholic Church s exegesis of the Genesis passages makes it clear that the two stories of creation found in the first book of the bible are not meant to be a scientific explanation of the origins of the world and the human race. The question being explored in those stories is the who of creation not the how. The truth revealed in the bible is that God is the author of creation. God is responsible for the created world. God willed the world. How God created the world is open to scientific inquiry and speculation. The theory of evolution is, in the view of the Church, a plausible theory. Few people know that Georges Lamaitre, the Belgian physicist who introduced the Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe, was also a Catholic priest. The Church has been and remains a patron of scientific investigation. The truths revealed by science help us appreciate and stand in awe of the beauty, the goodness, the order and the perfection of the One behind these truths.

4 Parish Life Pro-Life You are invited to be a part of National Life Chain Sunday, October 6 from 2:30-3:30pm. Join hundreds of other churches for ONE HOUR of prayer and be counted as one of thousands to stand up for the unborn in prayer before our Lord. We will stand on Meridian Street, downtown Indianapolis, in silent prayer. No food or drink please during Life Chain unless it is a medical need. If you cannot stand for one hour, you may bring a chair to sit (students should not be sitting.) If you are interested in carpooling to Life Chain, meet in St. Mark North parking lot by 2pm If you have questions, please call Sharon Shockey, Hope and Healing Support Group Our suicide survivor support meeting will be on Thursday, October 10 at 7pm in the Media Center. Elsie s Hats and Gloves As you are out shopping, please remember to stock up on hats, gloves, and scarves for Elsie s Hats and Gloves for Holy Cross. We distribute the items on the Monday before Christmas. If you are able to help us we would be happy to have more elves! If you need for us to take your items (to make room for more), please call Cathy Weinmann, or send an , cweinmann@sbcglobal.net We will take your goodies off your hands at anytime. Thanks for all your support in this VERY much needed gift. Caregivers Catholic Charities Indianapolis sponsors monthly caregiver support groups for family members who are caregivers of older adult. Meetings are open to the community and are a way for caregivers to share and learn from each other as well as community professionals. The next meeting scheduled, Tues. Oct 21, 5:30-7pm. We will meet in the school, room #2. Christ Renews His Parish Hello, my name is Grace. Consider meeting me by attending the Christ Renews His Parish women s renewal weekend January 18 & 19, For more information, visit and click on Faith Formation or Gemma Wallace at wallace0355@sbcglobal.net Pastoral Council News At its September meeting the St. Mark Pastoral Council discerned officers for Lindsay Miller will serve as chairperson. Darrell Gossett will serve as vice chairperson and Dawn Collier will serve as secretary. Thank you to Lindsay, Darrell and Dawn for generously accepting to serve the parish in this important way. To sign-up for: IT S NEVER TOO LATE!!! Confirmation Prep SMRE (Sunday Morning Religious Ed) RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) If you have missed registration or the first day, you are not too late to still be a part of it. If you have questions or concerns about this, Deacon Tom, deacontom@stmarkindy.org or call the parish office to speak with him. Love Blessed are you who respect me and love me just as I am. St. Mark Inclusion Ministry Faith Formation Inclusion Insight Youth Ministry St. Mark will be represented by 47 youth and adults at this year s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) to be held Nov The St. Mark youth ministry is asking for donations of Pop-Tarts, granola bars, single-serve pastries, trail mix and bottled juices. If you would like to donate, please bring your food items to the parish center. Thank you for all your generous support! Please contact Julie Albertson with any questions at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org or call the parish office, NCYC meeting THIS Sun. Oct. 6th, 7-8:30pm Young Adults A new group is forming for young adults of St. Mark. All adults ages 20 s & 30 s are welcome to join us for our first meeting on Monday, October 7 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Courtesy room next to the sanctuary. Upcoming dates will include opportunities for spiritual renewal as well as social gatherings. Please direct any questions to Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. Please join us along with St. Monica Young Adults as we go to Tuttle Orchard for apples, pumpkins and apple cider. We will meet there at 12 noon on Oct. 12th. They are located 5717 N. 300 W, Greenfield, IN

5 School News Pizza Sale St. Mark Pizza Sale - order some great fresh Gallagher s Pizza during our St. Mark Catholic School Pizza Sale! Order forms and payment are due in the parish or school office by Oct. 2nd. You can pick up your fresh made Gallagher s Pizza at the school in the Art room (room 22) on Thursday, Oct. 10th form 4:30pm - 6pm. You can also purchase pizza cards so you can pick up your pizza from Gallagher s when you wish! Order forms can be found in the Narthex, parish or school office. Thank you for your support! Dine Out Night St. Mark Dine out night event at Chik-fil-A (Southport Rd) is Thurs. Oct 10th., 4-8pm. St. Mark Craft Fair The PTG is sponsoring the Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov 9 from 8:00am to 3:00pm in Monsignor Schafer Hall. Christmas gifts, handmade crafts and homemade goodies will be available for you to purchase. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, registration forms will be available in the school office or you may contact Tia Agresta at agresta11@yahoo.com or Abby Lowery at foodie_abby@yahoo.com. Booths are $20 for non electric booth and $30 for an electric booth. There are MANY items available for purchase for that person who has everything or the picky relative. Lots of homemade crafts just waiting for you to bring them home to give as a gift. A Note from Sister Marilyn What a beautiful celebration of the 20 th anniversary of the new church! I can t tell you adequately how thrilled I was to be so honored during Mass and the program. I was so comfortable because I felt so loved and welcomed. The people of St. Mark Parish truly are the presence of Christ in the world. I know Father Lawler and Mary Lynn were smiling with pride. I can t forget to thank you for the beautiful roses, the lovely note, the delicious chocolates and the gift card to Ruby Tuesday. Thank you for inviting me and gifting me so generously. Calendar Of Events Monday, October 07, 2013 Communion Service - Church (9:00 AM - 9:45 AM) QUILTERS - Quilter Room (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Young Adult - Courtesy room (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM) Tuesday, October 08, 2013 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Prayer Group - Parish BR (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) CYO Games in Schafer Hall/Gym (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Bell Choir - Church (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) Cub Scouts - S.H Basement (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) SPRED - Media Center School (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Wednesday, October 09, 2013 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Children s Choir - Church (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Finance Committee - Parish BR (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM) RCIA - Media Center School (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) QUILTERS - Quilter Room (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM) Thursday, October 10, 2013 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Girl Scout - Basement SM (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) Brownies in Parish Cen. Basement Lg (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Daisies - Art Room (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Adult choir - Church (7:30 PM - 9:15 PM) Friday, October 11, 2013 MASS - Church 8:15 AM Early Dismissal - SCHOOL (12:30 PM - 12:45 PM) Parent Teacher Conferences - SCHOOL (12:30 PM - 8:00 PM) HOOP - School Kitchen (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) Saturday, October 12, Columbus Day (traditional) CYO Games in Schafer Hall/Gym (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) MASS - Church 5:30 PM Girl Scout - S.H Basement (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Sunday, October 13, 2013 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM SMRE - Parish Cen. Basement Lg (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) SMRE - SCHOOL (9:00 AM - 11:45 AM) CRHP-Horn - Media Center School (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)

6 Young Adults Young Adults A new group is forming for young adults of St. Mark. All adults ages 20 s - 30 s are welcome to join us for our first meeting, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Courtesy Room next to the sanctuary. Upcoming dates will include opportunities for spiritual renewal as well as social gatherings. Please direct any questions to Julie Albertson, jalbertson@stmarkindy.org Please join us along with St. Monica Young Adults as we go to Tuttle Orchards for apples, pumpkins and apple cider. We will meet there at 12 noon on Sat. Oct 12th. They are located at 5717 N 300 W, Greenfield. We can car pool from the south side for those of you that wish to. Parish St. Vincent DePaul We are looking for interested parishioners to help in the ministry of St. Vincent de Paul. Our meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. We would love for you to come and see what exactly it is that we do. Our current SVDP treasurer, Michelle Johnson, is retiring from the position at the end of this month. We have a need for a person to be our treasurer starting in October. There are approximately 6 financial transactions each month. The person do not need to do any home visits. If you are interested in learning more about this, you may call Paula Egenolf, Daryl Fry, Ron Mikkelson, or Michelle Johnson. C Y O St. Mark CYO is open to ALL registered children of the parish. St. Mark registration and CYO physical exam forms are available in the church narthex, parish office, school office, and the school and parish web sites. You must register for each sport using a St. Mark registration form PLUS complete a CYO registration. CYO registration is performed online at Follow the Register Child link and complete the information requested. Please contact Patrick Collier at or collierfamily8@att.net for more information. Thank You Be The Miracle Blood Drive Results Thank you for your AMAZING response to the blood drive held on Sunday, September 29th. Thanks to you we collected enough blood to save over 135 lives. What a gift! We are already looking forward to next year. In the meantime, we encourage you to continue to Be The Miracle year round and give at the Indiana Blood Center as frequently as your schedule allows. Thank You! Birth Line If you have any baby items or baby furniture you no longer need, please think about donating them to our Birthline ministry. If you have any maternity clothing or large size clothing, this too is being accepted and you can place your items in the basket marked Birthline. Your support is greatly appreciated. Sister Circle Attention all ladies! Sister Circle, our newly formed ladies ministry, would like to invite all women of the parish to come together and pray the Rosary on Monday, October 21. We will gather in the church at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Join us! For more information about Sister Circle, please call Sally Meyer, or call the parish office. A Thank You from Sister Circle A Big Thank you to all those who participated in the Hope Ride, on Saturday, September 21. This cycling group had a beautiful day to ride. Because of their efforts, $250 will be donated to our St. Vincent de Paul Ministry. Let s Hope for many riders next years. Please Join the Circle!

7 Community Month of the Rosary VOCATIONS Our next Come and See Vocation Retreat will take place Friday, evening October 25- Sunday afternoon, October 27,2013. It will give women the opportunity to spend a weekend with us and experience the Benedictine life of prayer, community, work and hospitality. Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world. Pope Blessed Pius IX If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to call ext 3032 or to vocations@benedictine.com HOPE AND HEALING The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention s The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention s Out of the Darkness Walk was September 14 th in Indianapolis. The Walk itself raised over $130,000 with the goal being $125,000. Monies can be collected for this until December 31 st of this year, so it may be even higher. Our Team FIREFLIERS raised around $17,000 with our goal being $15,000. Thank you for all you did whether it be monetary, walking, and/or prayers. Thank you. Indiana has the highest number of suicides in the country. This does NOT need to continue. October is the month of the holy rosary. Parishioners are invited to join Monsignor Tony Volz for the public recitation of the rosary on Saturday, October 12, in the grassy area in front of the Rama Service Station at 560 North State Road 235, Greenwood, at 12:00 p.m. The intention of the rosary will be for the preservation of religious liberty in America. The Monsignor Downey Council of the Knights of Columbus invites the people of Saint Mark to participate in a Living Rosary for Life on Monday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Hall at 511 East Thompson Road. Those who regularly pray the rosary and those who are learning the rosary are invited to experience this beautiful prayer of our Church. BING Bash Save the date for this year s MUST attend event. Sat., Nov 16, 2012 Must be 21 to attend. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bingo Begins at 7:00 PM 10 games Prizes $100 + per game Lic # New This Year.$1, Raffle "The traditional image of the Madonna of the Rosary depicts Mary holding the child Jesus in her arm and giving the rosary to St. Dominic. This significant iconography shows that the rosary is a means given by the Virgin for contemplating Jesus and, meditating on his life, for loving and following him always more faithfully." Benedict XVI