Sunday, September 13, 2015 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Worship & Word This Sunday s Readings Next Sunday s Readings Isaiah 50:4c-9a Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 James 2:14-18 James 3:16-4:3 Mark 8:27-35 Mark 9:30-37 Gather Book 1162 Gather Book 1165 Readings for the Week of September 12th Monday The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Thursday 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111; Lk 7:31-35 Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111; Lk 7:36-50 Friday 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100; Lk 8:4-15 MONDAY September 14, 2015 9:00 AM Greg Link by Thompson Family TUESDAY September 15, 2015 9:00 AM Margaret Cohan by Elizabeth WEDNESDAY September 16, 2015 9:00 AM Special Intention THURSDAY September 17, 2015 9:00 AM Evelyn Morehous by Family FRIDAY September 18, 2015 9:00 AM Patricia Kelly by Sharon Carroll SATURDAY September 19, 2015 5:30 PM Special Intention SUNDAY September 20, 2015 7:00 AM Louis Lekse by Barb Carrico 8:30 AM Bernie Trauner by Family 10:30 Mary Alice Foy by Leonard Family Janet Brodnik by Richard & Catherine Kaufman 12:00 PM 5:30 PM For The Parish Prayer List ILLNESS Nancy McCracken Baxter David Bedel Odia Boston Ann M Bozich Mary Agnes Bussing Ruth Chandler Erin Coddington LaToya Davis Kristen Decker John Folger Shawna Dampier Fultz Robert Grunloh Justin Hage Denise Hake Inez Hopkinson Pamela Jones Andy Kerl Roger Kreighbaum Patience LaManna Rachel LaManna Zachary LaManna Deaths Wayne Neal Randy Carter Note: If you would like to submit a name please contact the Parish Office. Names are removed after 4 weeks unless re-submitted. Bold names new to the list this week. For the weekend of September 12/13, 2015 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. James asks what our love for Jesus Christ can possibly mean if it does not result in action on behalf of our neighbor. He suggests that that faith is demonstrated most acutely in care for the needy, the suffering, and the underprivileged. Stewardship includes proclaiming the Good News by putting our faith into action on behalf of others. In what ways have we been willing to make sacrifices and renunciations for the sake of Jesus Christ and our neighbor? -From the Catholic Stewardship e-bulletin (http:// catholicstewardship.com/) Altar Servers William Lancaster Nathan Legge Phil Link Donald Luckett Rita McAtee Keira McMurran Angie Meyer Gia Muro Joe Pieczko Sharon Provencher Pat Quinnette Donald Rollins Judy Sieferman Dolores Sidor Jana Strain Janice Taylor Martha Valdiviesco Shirley Volz SteveWeinstein Ed Williams Sept 19-5:30 pm - S Starsiak / M Toepp Sept 20-7:00 am - J Flagler / D Matter Sept 20-8:30 am - B Kruszynski / G Pontones Sept 20-10:30 am - Z / K Bechinski Sept 20-12:00 pm - C Betz / A Plummer Sept 20-5:30 pm - J Clements / D Kear
Resources & Development A great way to have some fun on a Friday night and even win some Money! The Quickie Games start at 6:30 pm and the Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. September 18, 2015 Callers: J Csenar, Matt C, M Stevens Team #7 Co-Captains: T Grzgorzewski, M Bloomer; Early Setup: H Balbreath, B Short; Supply: M Harmon; Salad: K Wittman; Fryer: A Foronda; Workers: E Hileman, C Sparks, S Moran, L Nault, N Miller, K Hartman, M Jones, T Merlie; Biscuits: L Rios; Bakers: D Guenin, C Franklin, C Miller, N DeLeon, L Nault, T Allen Parish Stewardship of Treasure September 9th, 2015 Weekly Budget $25,961.54 Weekly Offering $25,211.53 YTD Actual $228,924.72 YTD Budget $259,615.40 YTD Gain (Loss) $(30,690.68) Endowment $1,357.50 Festival News Despite the seemingly endless rain on Friday night, this year s festival was a huge success. The numbers are not final yet, but we are comfortable communicating that we made a profit of approximately $45,000 at this year s festival. Fr. Paul and Fr. Dan would like to thank the Festival Committee and all the many volunteers that made this event a success for our parish! The St. Christopher School Auction "Home for the Holidays" is seeking donations of goods and services, gift certificates and experiences for the 2015 Auction. Do you have a household item that is new or like new that is too good for Goodwill or a garage sale?? Donate it to the auction and receive a tax credit for your donation. Contact the School Office or A.J. Ploughe at (317)340-9223 or ajploughe@sbcglobal.net. Liturgical Commission Gospel : Mark 8:27-35 Who do you say that I am? Question for Children: What do you think it means for you to follow in Jesus footsteps? Question for Youth: Who do you say that Jesus is? Who is Jesus in your life? Question for Adults: What is the cross that you carry today? How do you follow Jesus in the workplace and at home? Parish Life Mark your Calendar! Our next 55 and OVER gathering is Thursday, September 17th at 12:30 pm. We are delighted again to have Abraham Lincoln (alias Ted Bruzas) come again and share a new Chapter of his life and work! To register please call Helen at 291-5878 or Barb at 852-7113. If you need the chair lift please inform us when you call to register. Join us for beer, wine, conversation.. And of course, Pizza! Plenty of babysitters will be available. September 22nd-Topic TBD 6:30 pm in the PAR The Boy Scouts will be hosting a popcorn sale after all Masses on September 19th and 20th in front of the church. Please stop by and enjoy a treat! Annual Church Cleaning A sincere Thank You goes out to all the men and women who came out this weekend to help Clean our Church. The Volunteers' enthusiastic spirits and busy hands not only accomplished the Church cleaning but was a wonderful sign of our Parish Community working together.
St. Christopher CCD Program The next scheduled CCD mee ngs are: September 20, 27- Classes Meet September 20- Parent Advisory Team- Cafeteria September 23- Mee ng for 1st Reconcilia on For more info please contact Sr. Mary Ann at 241-6314 ext. 119 or madefazio@stchrisindy.org The next scheduled meetings are: Sept. 20- Sept. 27- Oct. 4- The next scheduled meeting is: Biltmore 6:30-8 pm Biltmore 6:30-8 pm Biltmore 9:20-10:20 am For more information please contact Tom at 317-340-4579 or Natalie at 317-517-4545 Faith Formation CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH RETREAT OCTOBER 10 11, 2015 The registration form is available on the Parish website and is in the magazine racks in Emmaus Way. The Lord will guide you always and you shall be like a watered garden, like a flowing spring whose water never fail. ST. CHRIS SENIORS are INVITED to join ST. ANTHONY S SENIORS: Our Young at Heart group is going to Georgia Reese's Restaurant located at 3454 W. 86th St. on Sept. 18th at 6p.m. Please join us for good food and a good time. For reservations contact Ann Bordenkecher @ 797-2126 or 247-8347 Sept. 20- Sept. 27- Oct. 3- PAR 9:30-10:20 am PAR 9:30-10:20 am West Deanery Retreat & Bonfire 9am - 8pm For more information please contact Tom at 317-340-4579 The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) RCIA is the Church s program for welcoming those who wish to be initiated into the Catholic Church. Although we started a new series on September 9th, you can still join the process. Please contact Bill at 241-6314 or billsvv@stchrisindy.org. Around The Archdiocese Daniel J. Elsener, president of Marian University, will speak at the September Catholic Business Exchange. His topic will be: Developing Transformational Leaders at a Great Catholic University. The event is Friday, September 18, at the North Side Knights of Columbus. Mass starts at 7am and the program will be finished by 9am. Cost for the program, includes a great breakfast, is $15 in advance for members and $21 for non-members. Registration is required. To register, pay online and for more information, visit www.catholicbusinessexchange.org. MOM S GROUP GATHERING September 16th 6:30 8 pm Jericho Room All new members are welcome! If you are interested in being a part of this group contact Sr. Kathy 317-241-6314 ext. 114 or kmorrissey@stchrisindy.org WOMEN S CRHP MEETING Monday September 14, 7PM Damascus Faith in Action: Volunteers are needed to help rebuild homes hit by flooding from heavy rains in June and July. Homes in 29 Counties across Indiana were affected and families are displaced. Catholic Charities Disaster Response has materials and tools, but these families need your skills! We are also looking for donations of power tools and used vehicles for those who lost them. Please contact Jane Crady, at 317-642-7322 or jacc1@tds.net for more information. Have a car you would like to donate to a great ministry? City Life Wheels (part of Youth for Christ) teaches atrisk youth on the near Eastside of Indianapolis to repair cars- learning vocational skills while paired with a spiritual mentor. Any car, in any condition, is helpful. Ideal: cars that run or need minor repairs. CLW will pick it up free of charge and you can take a tax deduction. Call 440-9227, or Pete Erikson at 409-2434, or visit www.ciyfc.org.
St. Vincent De Paul IMPROVEMENTS for SVdP Pick ups! A company has been contracted to pick up donations and to answer donors calls. Pick up will be done during the same week. Volunteers will now be answering phone Help Requests. Several months from now we will be using a DONATION COLLEC- TION BOX instead of having donations placed in the glass enclosure. This box will be on the parking lot side of the school. Changing Lives Forever - Bridges Out of Poverty. Training to assist families to improve their lives starts on Monday, September 14th for about 14 weeks. To assist in the following needs please contact Paul Guenin. HELP IS NEEDED IN: Child Care- for 6 children from 11-2 on Mondays starting 9-14-15 -for 14 weeks Meals - need meals for about (20) people - on Mondays starting 9-14-15 for 14 weeks Mentors - for Investigator/Graduate support - l need about (6) mentors to support graduates. Training will be provided. Probably a 2 year commitment. DONATIONS NEEDED: To donate Vehicles: call 1-800-322-8284 ; Beds: call Paul Guenin at 244-9731 or padeceje2@aol.com; - Furniture, appliances, washers & dryers: call SVdP donation line (687-1006). - Bikes: Can be delivered to the SVdP Distribution Center - 1201 East Maryland Street Monday -Saturday 8-1pm. They are reconditioned and given to people who use them to get to work SVdP Indy Volunteers Needed: Distribution Center: Collection truck drivers & helpers, Sat. am; Dock workers, Mon. Sat. am.; Clothing sorters, Mon. Fri. am. Food Pantry: Food sorters, Mon. Sat. am.; I.T. specialists, Mon. Fri. am. RESPECT FOR LIFE Pray for Respect for All Human Life from Conception to Natural Death SAY YES WITH ALL YOUR BEING. The challenge is to make the Church s yes to Life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion, and your fortitude at the service of life! (Quote from Pope Saint John Paull II, Homily) Please pray for married couples: that fervent love for God may continue to build and strengthen their marriage. 40 DAYS for LIFE. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful, prayerful pro-life campaign that features prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach. The Peaceful Vigil is Sept. 23 to Nov. 1 at Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Road, 8AM to 6PM. Please contact Pam Cole at pamela.cole1@usbank.com or 317-752-2317 for more information or to sign up to pray. CENTRAL INIDIANA LIFE CHAIN, October 4, 2:30 3:30 pm. This life chain follows the annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Life Chain is an inter-denominational, one-hour prayer vigil, supporting respect for life at all stages. The Life Chain will take place along Meridian Street between Ohio and 38 th Street. September 19 8:30 am: St. Michael Parish 3rd Saturday each month - Mass for the Unborn with Rosary and prayer at the Clinic for Women at 3607 West 16 th Street September & October Nursing Home Visitation Please contact Flora Villanueva at floravillanueva- 89@yahoo.com if you would like to join us. ARCHDIOCESEN PRO- LIFE EVENTS, NEWSLETTER, LINKS Go to: www.archindy.org/prolife HELP ALWAYS NEEDED & Appreciated: - Every Saturday (except holiday weekends) at SVdP Food Pantry, 3001 E. 30th St., hours flexible. -4th Saturday of the month September 26: Help Feed the Hungry. Meet in St. Chris parking lot at 7:30 am or meet at Distribution Center, 1201 E. Maryland St. by 8 am; returning to St. Chris about 10:30. "Friends of the Poor Walk/Run" is sponsored by SVdP and ALL St. Chris participants $$$$$ returns to St. Chris: Saturday, September 26 Registration: 9 AM Run/Walk Start: 10 AM - details at fopwalk.org SVdP Help Line 317-687-0169 Donation Line 317-687-1006 Bus Drivers: September 20th, 2015 8:30 am Pat Starzynski 10:30 am Pete Martich Download the MyParishApp for St. Chris! *Receive notifications with news and events. *Set mass reminders. *Send in prayer list requests. *...And much more! If you have had an address or contact information change recently, please contact the Parish Office so we can update our records.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CONSIDER HELPING WITH THE EIGHTH ANNUAL SAINTS IN THE STREETS NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION OUT- REACH. Volunteers pick up trash, weed overgrown curbs, trim trees and remove debris from the sides of the streets, and work on yards for area neighbors who are unable to maintain their property in the neighborhoods surrounding St. Anthony, our Connected in the Spirit partner. The outreach is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3. Volunteers report at 7:30 AM at St. Anthony Church and will work until Noon. A free lunch is provided to all volunteers. All volunteers must register. A registration form and information flyer are located on the St. Christopher website under. St. Christopher is a sponsor of this outreach. Please direct any questions to Dan Krodel (dankrodel@hotmail.com) or 317-445-4661. The Lord Is My Help Going through my day, Fielding calls from loved ones And friends, I sometimes find That I am at a loss to be able To help with some of the Problems that come into my ear. When I am at a loss as to how to Proceed, I find the small prayer: The Lord is my help and my Salvation, is the words that Form from within. Taking a Deep breath, I give the problem To God. Trudy Bledsoe Around The Archdiocese St. Malachy Country Fair September 18th, 4-11 pm September 19th, 3-11 pm Join us for hog roast, gambling, children s games, live music and tons of fun! St. Malachy 9833 E. Country Road 750 N Brownsburg IN Gaming License: 138047 Liturgical Commission 2015 Red Mass The St. Thomas More Society of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, an organization of Catholic lawyers and judges, invites you to the 56th Annual Red Mass. The Red Mass will be held on Monday, October 5th at 5:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist Parish in downtown Indianapolis followed by a dinner at nearby Crowne Plaza. Archbishop Joseph Tobin will preside at the Mass and Michael Crowther, President and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo, will be the keynote speaker at the dinner. Nancy Gargula will receive the Woman for All Seasons Award. Dinner tickets can be purchased for $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers, or $550 to sponsor a table. Please contact Rachel Van Tyle at 317-402-3090 or rvantyle@nclegalclinic.org for more info. Please join us for an evening of Prayer in the spirit of Taizé An hour of song and prayer will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 3354 W. 30th St., on Tuesday, September 22nd, at 7 pm. It will reoccur every 4th Tuesday of every month following. Everyone is welcome to this time of ecumenical prayer! The next Eucharistic Ministry schedule will begin on October 3, 2015 and end January 31, 2016. There are sheets in the sacristy to list any dates you are unable to serve. You may also email your unavailable dates to kcapps@stchrisindy.org. All unavailable dates are due by Tuesday, September 15. The schedule will be created on Thursday, September 17th. If you fail to submit unavailable dates prior to the schedule being made, you are responsible to find subs. Holiday Masses will be scheduled by sign up sheet Thanks!