CONTACTS News from Fr. Todd Parish Center Phone: 317-787-8246 Pastor Ext. 106 Associate Pastor Pastoral Associate Ext. 103 Parish Business Manager Ext. 102 Administrative Assistant Ext. 100 Music Director Ext. 105 Dir. Of Youth Ministry Ext. 101 Coordinator of Rel. Ed Ext. 104 Parish Census Coordinator/ Bulletin Editor Ext. 109 SMAC Athletic Director Fr. Todd Riebe ft@stmarkindy.org Fr. David Bu Nyar dbunyar@archindy.org Deacon Tom Horn deacontom@stmarkindy.org Matt Merkel mmerkel@stmarkindy.org Chris Guedel cdguedel@stmarkindy.org Andy Eagan aeagan@stmarkindy.org Julie Albertson jalbertson@stmarkindy.org Angi Swiezy aswiezy@stmarkindy.org Christine Johnson cjohnson@stmarkindy.org Kris Able kabel@stmarkindy.org School Contacts: 317-786-4013 Principal Ext. 201 Secretary Ext. 200 Rusty Albertson ralbertson@stmarkindy.org Beth Leszcynski bleszcynski@stmarkindy.org Dear friends, March is Disabilities Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to recognize the contribution that persons with disabilities make to our community and to our parish. It is also an opportunity for us at St. Mark to ensure that parishioners with disabilities are welcomed and included in all parish activities. Our parish is blessed to have an Inclusion Ministry that meets regularly to help us recognize obstacles that prevent parishioners with special needs from taking an active role in the life of the parish. Sometimes these are physical obstacles such as the lack ramps to enter parish facilities and sometimes mental obstacles such as a lack of understanding or empathy of the needs of others. The Inclusion Ministry organizes an annual Mass in which we celebrate the contribution of all of our parishioners. This special Mass takes place this weekend at the Saturday afternoon liturgy. Information concerning Disabilities Awareness will be passed out at all of the Masses. For many years parishioners Ginny and Dan O Brien have lovingly chaired our Inclusion Ministry. Through this ministry they have helped to make St. Mark an always more welcoming parish. We thank them for the heart with which they have lead this important ministry of our parish. This year they will step down from chairing the Inclusion Ministry, but they will continue to be a conscience for the parish reminding us that the Gospel value of inclusion is never a completed task. When you see Ginny and Dan be sure to thank them for the wonderful gift of time and talent they have given the parish. Parishioners who would like more information about the Inclusion Ministry or who would like to serve in this ministry are asked to contact the Parish Center. Congratulations to the men and women of the RCIA who celebrated the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul this past Sunday. Monsignor William Stumpf, Archdiocesan Administrator, upon the recommendation of their catechists and sponsors, welcomed them as the elect who have been chosen for the Easter Sacraments to be celebrated at this year s Easter Vigil. Through the sacraments of initiation they will become one with us in our Catholic faith. We pray for them during the Period of Purification that is Lent. Please remember that we will begin our Tri-Parish Mission next Sunday, March 19, at at St. Roch. Br. Bob Baxter is a dynamic speaker and will lead us in a three day reflection on Living Your Faith Beyond Sunday Mass. During the three days of the retreat all other parish activities are suspended to allow everyone to participate in the Mission. See you at Mass!
Faith Formation Mass Intentions SACRAMENTAL PREP: Reminder of our First Eucharist workshop on Saturday, March 18th from 9-11am in the church. Questions? Please contact Angi Swiezy at aswiezy@stmarkindy.org or 317-787-8246. Sunday Evening Adult Catechesis & Prayer On Sunday evenings of Lent we will gather in our parish church to at 7:00pm to reflect on our varying aspects of Making the Holy Spirit Visible in our faith filled lives. March 12th: Finding the Holy Spirit in Liturgy & Prayer ~ Dr. Katharine Harmon March 26th: Finding the Holy Spirit in the Sacraments ~ Deacon Tom April 2nd: Finding the Holy Spirit in Conscience ~ Dr. Matthew Sherman Tri-Parish Lenten Mission March 19th, 20th & 21st, 7:00 PM Please join us at St. Roch Church as we join St. Barnabas and St. Mark Parishes for our Tri-Parish Lenten Mission with Brother Bob Baxter of Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality. Sunday, 3/19 - Gap between Faith and Life Monday, 3/20 - Stations of the Cross, in a new light and the evening will conclude with a Penance Service Tuesday, 3/21- Faith, Growth of Beatitudes and Blessed Living of the Beatitudes Lenten Almsgiving Special Collections during Lent March 12: Aid to Church in Eastern Europe March 26: Catholic Relief Services April 9: Church in Africa April 14: Holy Places Sunday, March 12 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 a.m. Gladys Oberting 9:30 a.m. Bill Bowers 11:45 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark Monday, March 13 - Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Kenneth Oberting Tuesday, March 14 - Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Pat Courteau 1:30 a.m. Christa M. Salamone Durrett (Magnolia Springs) Wednesday, March 15 - Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Michael La Rosa Thursday, March 16 - Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Joan Matthews Friday, March 17 - Lenten Weekday; Saint Patrick 8:15 a.m. Tip Sweany Saturday, March 18 - Lenten Weekday; Saint Cyril of Jerusalem 5:30 p.m. Manuel Carde Sunday, March 19 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 a.m. Mary Beth Greulich 9:30 a.m. Penny Bowling 11:45 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark Readings for 03/12/2017 ~ 03/19/2017 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Parish ATTENTION ALL SINGLE, DIVORDED OR WIDOWED MEN AND WOWEN-OVER 50!: The new Q-Tips (men) and Cottontops (women) group will have our first outing on Thursday, April 6th. We will meet at St. Mark s parking lot at 11:00 am to go to lunch at The Rustic Root Tea Room, 626 Main St., Beech Grove at 11:30 am. The deadline for signing up is April 3rd by calling Wilma Cross (317) 782-1512 or Linda Carde (317) 783-9903. Love, Joy & Peace within reach of every hand! SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITY: St. Mark s 7 th Small Church up and going! We would like to invite you to join our group during Lent. We can accommodate 6-7 additional people at our meetings. This would be an opportunity to experience Small Church with the option of staying with us or forming another Small Church within the parish. Our group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome. For information about Small Church Communities contact Rita East at (317) 784-0455 or rfeast1007@gmail.com. ST. MARK CARD PARTY: The St. Mark Card Party will be held in the Narthex on Thursday, March 23rd starting at 1:00pm. We play progressive euchre and the cost is $1 to play which includes refreshments. You are always encouraged to bring a friend. See you there! INCLUSION MINISTRY: Blessed are you who take the time to listen to difficult speech, for you help me to know that if I persevere, I can be understood. Hospitality Additional hospitality ministers are needed for all Masses. Principle duties include greeting people as they arrive for Mass and helping them find seats as needed, taking up the collection, distributing bulletins and sprucing up the church following Mass. Help us create a welcoming environment for all who walk through our doors. If you re willing to help, please contact the Parish Center. Thank you. Please pray for... Elaine Alexander, Barbara Beaton, Patty Bouvier, Sherrie Blomberg, Wilma Cross, Lorraine Braasch, Pat Ward, John Bradley,Jeff Fryar, Melanie Brady, Molly Brown, Jim Reed, Mont Jolley, Jo Henn, Chris Gough, Steve Chaplin, Sarah Clements, Noah Duffer, John Conover, Karen Duncan, Mark Smith, Puring de las Alas, Cyril DesJean, Lisa Engelking, Ethan Jones, Ann Grange, Mike Hendrickson, Lucy Hopkins, Vince Huber, Francis Huff, Kim Huffman, Alicia Keaton, Samantha Kirk, Katie Leach, Linda Lilly, Rose Moore, Richie Lowrey, Annette Lyngh, Romeo Manalo, Sue Marshall, Betty Mouser, Betty Newman, Mike Newton, Jean Nightingale, Don Pearson, Katie Nightingale, Margaret Payne, John Perkins, Loucretia Price, Ron Shockey, Maliah Sandefur, Dorothy Ross, Bernard & Elizabeth Price, Nicole Richards, Jane Rosebrock, Charles & Mildred Ragon, Molly Russell, Alex Stavrou, Eleanor Sowder, Judy Weaver, Michael Starich, Dick Schott, Brenda Wheeler, Gary Hedges, George & Margaret Strack, Paul Melanson, Danny Roessler, Michelle Oberting, Mark Neyman, Barbara Knapke, Joanne Burkert, Kellen Pitcock, Martha Rucker, Mark Schilling, and Gerald Starich. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces and their families. And in Thanksgiving to God, for hearing our prayers. Condolences We pray for the repose of the souls of. St. Mark extends condolences to the families of Shirley Keller, Terrance Klonne, father of Mark Klonne, Alexander Zing, son of Margaret Van Sui and Niang Oo and Mike Comado, brother of Jo Henn. May God grant eternal rest to them and their consolation to their families and friends. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Men s Club Next Men s Club meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16th in the Men s Club room at 7:30pm. The Men s Club is a fraternal organization open to all men over the age of 21
Michael Batz Home Parish: Our Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, IN First Theology St. Meinrad School of Theology Brother Andrew De Decker Temporary Professed St. Meinrad Archabbey Each week, in the bulletin and in the Information Centers in the narthex, we highlight those discerning priestly vocations and religious life. The Vocations Committee has provided prayer cards highlighting seminarians and religious life each day of the week. These can be found in the Information Centers. Monday, March 13, 2017 Vocations You re Invited In Luke 10:2, we read: "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." You are invited to join the parishioners of St. Barnabas and other south side parishes to a Holy Hour of prayer for Vocations. It is offered the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00pm. This hour includes praying the rosary, reading of scripture and a reflection is offered. The evening is closed with Benediction. South Deanery Penance Services LENT 2017 Saint Jude Tuesday, March 14 Holy Name of Jesus Wednesday, March 15 Good Shepherd Sunday, March 19 2:00 p.m. Nativity Monday, March 20 Saint Mark, Saint Roch, Saint Barnabas Tuesday, April 4, 2017 (at St. Barnabas) Our Lady of the Greenwood Monday, April 10, 2017 *The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available at Saint Mark each Saturday morning of Lent from 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and each Saturday afternoon of Lent from 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Youth Baptism Sacraments Congratulations to Andrew Joseph Horty, son of Chris and Lindsey Horty, who was baptized Saturday, March 4th. Welcome to the community of faith, Andrew! GOOD FRIDAY DRAMA : Each Easter our high school youth perform on Good Friday a series of monologues at the cross. It is one of the most powerful evenings of the year. We will have our first practice this Sunday, March 12th from 5:00 6:00 p.m. in the church to prepare; but most of the memorizing will be on your own. If you would like to participate this year, please email jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. CONFIRMATION: Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for high school students in grades 10-12 continues Sunday, April 2 from 6:00 PM 7:00 PM in the church.
Calendar of Events Sunday March 12, 2017 MASS - Church (7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM) SMRE - Parish Center Basement (9:30am) Good Friday Rehearsal - Church (5:00 pm) SMRE - 1st-6th grade - Parish Center Basement (10:40am) SMRE - 7th-8th grade - Parish Center Basement (6:30pm) Evening Prayer - Church (7:00pm - 8:00pm) Monday, March 13, 2017 MASS - Church - 9:00 AM Quilters - Quilter Room (10:00am - 12:00pm) Girl Scouts - Msgr. Schafer Hall Basement (2:30pn-4:30pm) ESL - School (5:15pm - 7:15pm) CYO - Msgr. Schafer Hall Basement (6:00pm - 7:30pm) Sacramental Prep - Church (6:45 pm - 8:30pm) Tuesday, March 14, 2017 MASS - Church (9:00 AM) Prayer Group - Parish Board Room (12:00pm - 2:00pm) Girl Scouts - School, Class Room 14 (5:30pm - 6:30pm) Bell Choir - Church (6:00pm - 7:00pm) Cub Scouts - Msgr. Schafer Hall Bsmnt (6:30pm-7:30pm) SPRED - School, Media Center (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Wednesday, March 15, 2017 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Confirmation Planning - Parish BR (1:00pm - 3:00pm) ESL - School (5:15pm - 7:15pm) CYO - Msgr. Schafer Hall Basement (6:00pm - 7:30pm) RCIA - School, Media Center (6:30pm - 9:00pm) Quilters - Quilter Room (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Thursday, March 16, 2017 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Daisy Meeting - School, Class Room 6 (5:00pm - 6:00pm) Troop 192 - School, Class Room 14 (6:00pm - 7:00pm) Men s Club - Men s Club Room (7:00pm - 10:00pm) Choir - Church (7:00pm - 9:00pm) St. Vincent de Paul - School, Class Room 8 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Friday, March 17, 2017 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Grandparent s Day - Church and School (9:00am) Roncalli High School - Church (4:00pm - 7:00pm) Stations of the Cross - Church (7:00pm) Calendar of Events cont d Saturday, March 18, 2017 St. Vincent de Paul - School, Media Center (8:00am - 12:30 pm) Sacramental Prep. - Church (8:30am - 11:30am) Reconciliation - Courtesy Room (9:00am - 10:30am) MASS - Church 5:30 PM Sunday March 19, 2017 MASS - Church (7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM) SMRE - Parish Center Basement (9:30am) SMRE - 1st-6th grade - Parish Center Basement (10:40am) SMRE - 7th-8th grade - Parish Center Basement (6:30pm) Evening Prayer - Church (7:00pm - 8:00pm) School News Important Enrollment Dates for 2017-2018 School Year Friday, April 7, 2017 Tuition will be established and letters will be sent home informing families of the new tuition rates for the 2017-2018 school year. Monday, May 8, 2017 All parents using FACTS Tuition Management to pay their tuition monthly must be enrolled online with their information current. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 All parents paying their entire tuition in order to receive a discount must have full tuition payment to the school office. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 All upfront partial tuition payments are due to the school office. GRANDPARENT S DAY MASS: Friday, March 17th at 9:00 AM. Following Grandparents Day Mass, Grandparents are invited to join their grandchildren in their classroom, for a short reception and to meet their classmates. Grandparent Day will conclude one half hour after Mass has concluded.
Community. JOE SCHEMBRA SPAGHETTI DINNER: Good Shepherd Catholic Church invites the parishioners of St. Mark to the Joe Schembra Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 25th, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the mutli-purpose room of Central Catholic School. Meals are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for grade school children and $3.00 for pre-school age. Carry out orders will be available. Proceeds of the dinner support the Angel Fund in memory of Joe Schembra. The Angel Fund provides scholarship assistance to Good Shepherd students attending Catholic schools. ST. ROCH WOMEN S CLUB PRESENTS Molli s Story with Carol Hopper Cassetty. Molli s story is a blessed and precious story of a young girl and her family s amazing journey through her short time here on earth. Please join us on the evening of Thursday, March 23rd at the St. Roch Gym. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and we will be serving dinner from 5 Star Catering at 6:30 pm. We will also have a prize for the Best Decorated Table! $25 per person advance purchase only. Please call Marcy Baker at 317-652-7131 for more information. Tickets are now on sale! INDIANA CATHOLIC WOMEN S CONFERENCE: Saturday, March 25th at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. This event is from 8:30am to 4:30pm, lunch is included. For more information, contact the Marian Center of Indianapolis at 317-888-0873 or mariancntr@aol.com To register online, please visit www.indianacatholicwomen.com. Lenten Pilgrimage LENTEN PILGRIMAGE - SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2017. ONLY A SEVEN SPACES REMAIN for the parish Lenten pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at St. Mary of the Woods in Terre Haute, IN. We shall depart, by bus, from St. Mark at 8:00 A.M. We shall also attend Saturday evening Mass at 4:00 pm celebrated by Father Dan Bedel and Father Todd, at St. Margaret Mary parish in Terre Haute. The cost is $50.00 (all inclusive with exception of dinner at MCL and tip for driver). For questions or more information, please contact Teresa Wenzel at 317-865-1528. St. Vincent de Paul. As we prepare for the upcoming St. Mark Lenten FOOD DRIVE on April 1st and 2nd, we continue taking a broader look at our parish SVdP efforts. In 2016 we received $20,000 through 5th Sunday envelopes and other cash donations. In addition, the St. Mark Sister Circle bicycle team raised $1,250 from the Hope Ride, which was given to the SVdP food bank. We expanded our holiday efforts, by sponsoring 12 families to the Catholic Charities Christmas Store and the Knights of Columbus Wishing Well program. CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Catholic Charities Indianapolis sponsors monthly caregiver support groups for family members/friends who are caregivers of older adults. Meetings are open to the community and are a way for adult caregivers to share and learn from each other. The next meeting is Monday, March 27th, 5:30pm-7:00pm, at St. Mark School, in the media center. Topic: caregiver stress from a medical perspective CYO An informational meeting for St. Mark Track Team members and parents will be held Monday, March 13th, 6:00pm-6:30pm in Msgr. Schafer Hall. Boys and girls in grades 4 through 8 are eligible to participate. Practices will begin on Monday, April 3rd. For additional information, please contact Carol Pitzer at 317-782-3226. The heart of our work is responding to HELPLINE calls from families in need within our parish boundaries. This year it resulted in more than 83 home visits benefitting 325 people, as we delivered mattresses, pots/pans, tables and chairs, and more to 75 families. We also referred families to the new Mission 27 Store after it opened in mid-october. We (you) helped hundreds of families with things like utilities, rent, car repairs, bus passes, motel and hostel nights, emergency food, restaurant cards, Kroger Certificates, and other assistance In short, we have met and assisted some truly amazing families here on the Southside. Your continued generosity makes it possible. There is a constant need for non-perishable food for families throughout the city. Please shop on our behalf and be ready to help us FILL THE SVdP TRUCK that will be here before and after Masses the weekend of April 1st and 2nd.