ST. MICHAEL Catholic Church

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1 JULY ST. MICHAEL Catholic Church 17th Sunday in Ordinary time Parish Office: School Office: Parish Website: J E F F E R S O N B O U L E V A R D G R E E N F I E L D, I N Mission Statement St. Michael Catholic Church is committed to spreading the love of Christ by growing in faith, building disciples, and serving all. Vision Statement St. Michael Catholic Church will grow in faith, spread the love of Christ, build disciples, and actively serve others through the following: Adequate space for worship, fellowship, and education; A spiritually-centered, vibrant worship; Support for one another as we work to proclaim our faith; An atmosphere that promotes and supports family values and the teachings of the Catholic Church; A total Catholic education available to all ages through our parish school and catechetical programs; and Participation in our Church and community as disciples of Jesus. Motto St. Michael Catholic Church: Growing in faith, building disciples, serving in Christ s name. Weekly Schedule Sunday Masses 8:00 & 10:45 A.M. Monday Communion Service 8:30 A.M. Tuesday & Wednesday Masses 6:00 P.M. Thursday & Friday Masses 8:30 A.M. Saturday Confessions 4-4:30 P.M. Mass 5:00 P.M. Holy Days of Obligation Masses Vigil 7:00 P.M. Day of 8:30 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. William Stumpf Pastor bstumpf@stmichaelsgrfld.org Dcn. Wayne Davis Diaconal Ministry Dcn.waynedavis@gmail.com Walt Brown Business Manager wbrown@stmichaelsgrfld.org Paula Richey Coordinator of Youth & Family Ministries prichey@stmichaelsgrfld.org Cindy Powers Music Ministry cpowers616@yahoo.com Linda Newett Administrative Assistant lnewett@stmichaelsgrfld.org Donna Davis Bookkeeper dldavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org Dodie Fleming Assistant Theresa Slipher School Principal tslipher@stmichaelsgrfld.org Linda Soltes School Secretary lsoltes@stmichaelsgrfld.org Gary Warner Maintenance gwarner@stmichaelsgrfld.org Tom Medley Custodian tmedley@stmichaelsgrfld.org Parish Pastoral Council Maury Mayfield Dennis DeCapua Jennifer Titus Jean Grubbs Jay Shininger Mary Arthur Commission Representatives Cindy Kattau Faith Formation John Davis Pro-Life/Family/Social Concerns Jeff Lovins School Judy Ann Wilson Spirituality Howard Green Stewardship Lori Mayfield Youth Ministry

2 Blest Art Coming Next Weekend Blest Art sells Olive Wood carvings in support of the hundreds of Christian families who carve these beautiful items. This is a major source of income for hundreds of Christian families in the Bethlehem area. Blest Art gives them the opportunity to live and work with dignity in the middle of ongoing conflict. You are invited to take a look at the beautiful artwork done by these families. Please consider purchasing something. We accept cash, checks, all credit and debit cards and post dated payments. If you do not have payment, we will allow you to take an item and send payment to us. We do not, however, accept donations as we try to provide our families with jobs so they can live with dignity. Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand Golf Outing Play a round of golf at Victoria National Golf Club and support the ministries of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana by participating in the Dome Golf Classic on October 20, For more information, visit thedome.org/golf or call GAGA Dodgeball Girl Scout Troop 1305 is excited to announce that they have received approval to build a gaga dodgeball pit for the playground. They have been working on the project for 3+ years. We would like to thank those who donated money towards this goal. So far we have raised 410$. We are still raising funds to cover maintenance, equipment and installation costs. Our goal is 600$. Contact Kelli Silcox at kelli@mekj.com if you would like to make a donation. Check out this video on YouTube if you'd like to see how to play the game: or just google gaga dodgeball. Scecina Memorial High School Class of 1964 Class Reunion The Scecina Memorial High School Class of 1964 is hosting a 50-year reunion for classmates and guests the weekend of Sept The weekend includes a golf outing, social and tour of the school on Friday and Mass, dinner and music on Saturday. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Arszman Engstrom at or maengstrom@live.com. Annulments - What the Catholic Church Teaches - October 22 A general information session regarding the annulment process will be led by Ann Tully and Mary Ellen Hauck, Judge Instructors of the Metropolitan Tribunal. This interactive meeting is designed to answer your questions. Why is an annulment necessary? What are the grounds for an annulment? What are the procedures? The evening is hosted by the Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:00 9:00 P.M. in Assembly Hall. There is no cost and registration is not required. For more information contact the Pro-Life and Family Life Office at (317) or , ext or dvanvelse@archindy.org. Readings for the Week of July 27 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 Monday: Jer 13:1-11/Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22/Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21/Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6/Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9/Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24/Mt 14:1-12 Next Sunday: Is 55:1-3/Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21 Liturgical Publications Inc 2 St. Michael s Church Greenfield, IN "Christians know that suffering cannot be eliminated, yet it can have meaning and become an act of love and entrustment into the hands of God who does not abandon us; in this way it can serve as a moment of growth in faith and love." Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, 56 Life Facts: During pregnancy, a woman s heart physically grows larger in order to accommodate the growing child within her. Our Pro-Life Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Cry Room of church at 7:00 P.M. Join Us! Sunday Reflection "When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it." How many of us think of our faith as "a pearl of great price"? How many of us really recognize the precious treasure we already possess? As baptized Christians, we have been welcomed into God's family. We are royalty in his kingdom! No matter what our status may be on earth, no matter what treasures we may or may not own right now, we are heirs of God's h e a v e n l y k i n g d o m. It is easy to take this for granted, however. On this side of eternity, it's even a temptation to forget that we have been adopted into God's family. Right now, for us, "the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field." That is to say, the treasure isn't always so obvious. But that doesn't mean it isn't there. It just means that we have to dig a little bit to find it. We have to remove whatever layers of dirt or sand may be obscuring the priceless package and bring it back i n t o t h e d a y l i g h t. So where is our treasure buried? What, if anything, is obscuring the full flourishing of our faith? Is it buried by the demands of work or school? Is our faith hidden beneath the weight of sickness or sorrow? Have we covered it over with false "treasures" that only give us fleeting joy? Or have we never even given our faith the chance to (Continued on page 4)

3 Youth Ministry Registrations for all Religious Ed classes were mailed last week. SMRE Classes are 9:10-10:20 A.M. August 24, 9:00 A.M. Meet, greet and register. September 7, 9:00 A.M. First Class Jr. High Religious Ed Classes from 4:00-6:00 P.M. August 24, 4:00 P.M. Meet, greet and register. September 7, 4:00 P.M. First Class High School Rel Ed Classes from 4:00-6:00 P.M. August 24, 4:00 P.M. Registration and class selections. September 7, 4:00 P.M. First Class St. Michael School I hope you are enjoying a very relaxing summer. Our school theme for this year will be, By Our Works, We Show Our Faith. I am very excited to tell you that I have hired Brian Hammett and Kara McCarthy for our middle school. I know that they will make great additions to our staff. July 27th will be our parent orientation after the 10:45 A.M. Mass. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies to the classroom while parents meet in church. Enjoy the rest of the summer while you can! Reminders SCRIP Program Gift Cards may be purchased after Mass at the Church doors or ordered at school by Monday at 9 am for delivery the following weekend. Paper Recycling Put newspapers, office paper, junk mail, sale catalogs in the green bins behind the church. No phone books! DO NOT PUT NEWSPAPERS IN PLASTIC BAGS. Prayer Blankets may be requested for yourself or a sick friend or relative by calling Martha Knecht at Trash Bags are available for purchase in the office. To Schedule Meetings in Parish facilities call Linda at the parish office at PRAY: this week for F l o r i d a a n d Georgia. It is important that these citizens see God moving in their lives and return to Him, so our culture can change. FAST: our suggestions are that you give up salt, and fried foods this week, or you can fast from comfort. Put a rock or pebble in your shoe. This will remind you of the stones Christ walked on as He carried His cross to Calvary for us. Please join us. Adult Opportunities RCIA Sessions explaining the Catholic Faith continue here at St. Michael on Tuesdays. The sessions are from 7-9 P.M. every Tuesday in room 2 of the Fr. Severin Life Center. Please call, text or Deacon Wayne at , dcn.waynedavis@gmail.com if you have any questions. St. Michael Book Club is reading The Quiet Light by Louis dewohl. This book is an historical novel about St. Thomas Aquinas. DeWohl s style of writing is very easy and enjoyable to read. Those who have read previous selections by him have thoroughly enjoyed reading them. Habits of Health Are you tired of dieting, but still need to lose weight? Do you feel like your health is gradually sliding away from you? Did you know that there is a difference between being healthy and just being non-sick? Habits of Health could be what you are looking for to get you started on the path to optimal lifetime health. Call or Darlene Davis, for details and to register for a beginners meeting at or ljdarlene@gmail.com. Everyday Catholicism Class meets Thursday 9:15-10:45 AM. and continues with Fr. Robert Barron's popular ten part series, Catholicism, in the Parish Office Meeting Room. You have probably heard about this series on EWTN or from others in the parish who have participated in it previously. These presentations are exciting and dynamic. Discussion will follow the video each week. MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers Mothers with children from birth through kindergarten are welcome. MOPS meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9 to 11:00 A.M. in the Fr. Severin Center, Room 1 from August to May. Child care provided. If you have any questions please us at stmichaelsmops@gmail.com or visit our website Our Lady of Fatima s Rosary Makers Guild meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. till noon in the parish office meeting room. All are welcome! For more information contact Jody Smith at Rosary Sodality meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month for the 6:00 P.M. Mass and rosary, then moves to the Fr. Severin Life Center Room 2. Young Adult Ministry Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 P.M. For more information check us on Facebook under "St. Michael Greenfield Young A d u l t s, " o n t w i t t e S t M i k e s Y A M, o r e m a i l u s a t youngadults.stmichaelsgrfld@gmail.com. You can also call or text Scott Seibert at Stewardship A profound stewardship prayer is offered by the young King Solomon in today s first reading. He asks the Lord to give him an understanding heart, compassion towards God s people and the insight to distinguish right from wrong. An understanding heart, or wisdom, is a gift from God. It is a gift that enables us to make good decisions and prudent choices. Cultivating and sharing this gift is essential, especially when poor decisions and lack of compassion have consequences that affect the lives of others. Do we exercise good stewardship over the gift of wisdon? Do we share our compassionate hearts with others? Welcome Committee Members at the Holy Family Shrine August 9/10 5:00pm Leda Leary & Judy Fuller 8:00am Paul & Mary Legan 10:45am Scott & Emily Capen Parish Finances P A R I S H S T E W A R D S H I P Last week s Sunday collection... $11, Electronic Giving... $1, Actual year-to-date total Sunday collection... $46, Total year-to-date budget requirement... $48, Please note: Actual year end budget results may vary due to unexpected expenses or income. Thank you for your generosity. **Booster Club** Name Drawn: Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hubert Did they win? Sorry, no winner. Amount Next Week: $200 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 27,

4 Celebration of the Sacraments Contact the Parish Office for details. Baptism - Classes in preparation are offered several times each year for expecting couples. Couples are encouraged to participate during pregnancy before the child s birth. Baptisms are celebrated during the Eucharist or privately. Confirmation - Candidates for this sacrament are prepared when a student is high school age. Anointing of the Sick - The Sacrament of the Sick is available anytime by request before surgery or during serious illness. Reconciliation and Eucharist Preparation - Those of age to begin celebrating the sacraments are prepared in the family setting since parents are the primary educators of their children in matters of faith and sacraments. Matrimony/Marriage - Please contact Father or Deacon Wayne at least six, preferably nine months, before an anticipated wedding date for preparation and instructions. For Natural Family Planning information, please call John and Michelle Stutz at Penance, Reconciliation - Saturdays, 4:00-4:30pm. Anytime by appointment. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - Interested in, or have questions about, the Catholic faith? Please contact Deacon Wayne at or dcn.waynedavis@gmail.com for information on the RCIA process. Men s Prayer Group meets every Wednesday morning at 9:00 am in the Church Cry Room. Bring a Bible. Prayer Basket - Drop requests in any time and remember to pray for those already in the basket! (Continued from page 2) come into the sunlight at all? Whatever it is for each one of us, we should resolve to recover the treasure that lies beneath our feet. By giving ourselves to Christ, encountering him regularly through prayer, Scripture study, and the sacraments, we too can experience the joy of that blessed merchant who, by selling all he had, truly became rich. Life Touch is Coming July 29-August 16 Tuesdays thru Saturdays PLEASE sign up to have your family photo taken and you will receive a free 8x10 plus a Parish Directory. To sign up on-line, visit our website at: and click on the link provided. Well behaved pets welcome. PHOTOS BEING TAKEN IN THE PARISH OFFICE. Questions: Call Linda in the Parish Office at Mass Intentions July 28-August 1 Monday 8:30 am Communion Service Tuesday 6:00 pm Inez Martin by Wednesday 6:00 pm Dcn Wayne & Darlene Joe Retzner by Catherine Odle Thursday 8:30 am Ray Hubert by His Family First Friday 8:30 am John Sparks by Peggy Sparks Adoration after First Friday Mass until Saturday 9:00 am Devotions. 3rd Sunday of Easter August 2/3 Saturday 9:00 am First Saturday Benediction & Devotions Saturday 5:00 pm Joe Retzner by Catherine Odle Sunday 8:00 am John Dalidowicz, Sr. by John, Pat & Maria Delidowicz Sunday 10:45 am For the People August 2/3 Liturgical Ministers Schedule Collection Counters SATURDAY - 5:00 PM Gary Frieden, Mark Drewes and Jean Grubbs Dave Berg, Barb Farrell, Judy Fuller, Beth Gallagher, Anna Morgan and Sarah Wuestefeld Lectors Dave Berg and Terry Arnold Servers Tom Brogan, Patrick Lyons and Deacon Shininger Scrip Coupons Siobhan Schafer SUNDAY - 8:00 AM Janet Huebner, Madonna Miles, David and Jeanne O Donnell, Tim Pfahl, Vera Price and Jody Smith Lectors Janice Simonelli and Pam Stanley Servers William Wagner, Tony and Vanessa VonEssen Scrip Coupons Maura Hutchinson SUNDAY - 10:45 AM Sylvia Davis, Virginia Forthofer, Theresa Mayer, Al or Jan Panther, Paula Richey and Mary Ann Walker Lectors Cindy Geswein and Jean Grubbs Servers Miranda Libby, Miranda Mazza and Grace Meier Scrip Coupons Stephanie Berty Bradford Builders, Inc design/build/remodel/satisfy Since 1985 Brad & Mary Arthur July 27, th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4

5 True holiness does not mean a flight from the world; rather, it lies in the effort to incarnate the Gospel in everyday life, in the family, at school and at work, and in social and political involvement. St. Pope John Paul II Letter to our School Parents & Guardians Dear Parents/Guardians, May the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be always with you! I hope that you and your families had a wonderful summer. The staff of St. Michael Catholic School is looking forward seeing all of our students this week. Our theme this year is: By Our Works, We Show Our Faith In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matt 5:16 Through this theme we hope to encourage all of our students to look for ways to be of service and to show our faith not only during worship but also throughout the school day. As a staff, we promise our parents a safe, faith-based, learning environment for their children in Prekindergarten through Eighth grade. I am joined in this commitment by our amazing faculty and staff who are dedicated to each student s success in the classroom. We partner with parents who are the primary educators of their children. We are very blessed to have two new teachers with us this year, Miss Kara McCarthy and Mr. Brian Hammett. Both are very committed to their Catholic Faith and are looking forward to guiding your students this year. Parents, you are encouraged to support us with your time and talent by volunteering in our school for the benefit of all St. Michael students. Our students show their love for Christ and others by looking after one another, treating their peers with respect, doing their best every day, and caring for the environment. We are a community working together, valuing children and teaching values. School will begin at 8:00 for the Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten on Tuesday. Students in grades 1-8 will begin on Wednesday. We are looking forward to working with the St. Michael students, parents, staff, pastor and parishioners as we begin an exciting new year. Together, with God s help, we will continue to make an already great school, an even greater School! You are always welcome to stop by the school and visit. My door is always open to you! May God bless you and yours always! Christ s Blessings, Mrs. Theresa Slipher Introducing Our School Staff Welcome back everyone! GRADE SUBJECT TEACHER CLASS Mrs. Theresa Slipher Principal Mrs. Linda Soltes Administrative Assistant Mrs. Terry Hite Assistant Mr. Gary Warner Maintenance PreK Mrs. Brandy Sego Pre Kindergarten KA Mrs. Linnea Green Kindergarten 1A Ms. Terri Poorman First Grade & Second Religion 1B Mrs. Kim Diehr First Grade 2A Ms. Storm Murphy Second Grade 2B Mrs. Jessica Atwood Second Grade 3A Mrs. Pam Skrzynecki Third Grade & Religion 3B Mrs. Jane Mosier Third Grade 4A Mrs. Diana Stratman Fourth Grade 4B Mr. Jason Spicer Fourth Grade 5A Mrs. Cindy Geswein Fifth Grade 5B Mrs. Chris Vetters Fifth Grade 6 Kara McCarthy Middle School Language Arts & Religion 7A Mr. Richard Duncan Middle School History 7B Mrs. Jeannie Ellenberger Music, Middle School Choir & Band 8A Mr. Brian Hammett Middle School Math & Algebra 8B Ms. Leah Massingale Middle School Science & Biology Mr. Dustin Magee Mr. Ty Hays Mrs. Michele Kemp Mrs. Sarah Schmitt Mrs. Emily Capen Mrs. Linda Joven Mrs. Marti McCarley Mrs. Shelley Finet Mrs. Anne Johnson Mr. Bill Parker Mrs. Maura Hutchinson Mrs. Mary DeRome Mrs. Nancy Nickels Mrs. Jane Mayfield Mrs. Jenny Thorpe Ms. Kenna McDonald Mrs. Amber Hite Mrs. Kellie Hoover Mrs. Kathy Brogan Mr. Tom Medley Phys. Ed CYO Director Art Library Techology & Seventh Grade Religion Resource Resource Speech Counseling Bus Driver Cafeteria Director After Care Before/After Care Custodian 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 27,