St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, May 25, 2014
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00PM Parish Center Phone: 317-787-8246 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 CONTACTS 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 46227 317-786-4013 Rusty Albertson ralbertson@stmarkindy.org Peggy Mehalik pmehalik@stmarkindy.org BULLETIN INFORMATION DUE BY 5:00pm EACH MONDAY www.stmarkindy.org Readings for 05/25 ~ 06/01/2014 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14: 15-21 Monday: Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26-16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; John 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17: 15, 22-18:1; John 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:127-23; Matthew 28:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; John 16:20-23 Saturday: Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Romans 12:9-16; Luke 1:39-56 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11a Mass Intentions Sunday, May 25 - Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:30 a.m. Pat Morriarty 9:30 a.m. Greg Becher 11:45 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark Monday, May 26 - Saint Philip Neri 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Tuesday, May 27- Easter Weekday - Saint Augustine of Canterbury 9:00 a.m. Nellie De las Alas Wednesday, May 28 - Easter Weekday 9:00 a.m. Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Thursday, May 29 - The Ascension of the Lord 9:00 a.m. George Maloney PMS 7700 (Blue) Family Friday, May 30 - Easter Weekday 8:15 a.m. John Meehan Saturday, May 31- The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:30 p.m. Rosemary Daeger Sunday, June 1 - Seventh Sunday of Easter 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark 9:30 a.m. Neal Bauer Please pray for 11:45 a.m. Intentions of Jeffrey VandenBoom Lorraine Braasch, Betty Swift, Helen Eckhart John Perkins, Linda Lilly, Don and Marybeth Bowling, Elaine Alexander, Ron Shockey, Barbara Beaton, Betty Newman, Sarah Clements, Ray Osburn, Sandra Wheeler, Jim Reed, Noah Duffer, Betty Mouser, Pat Hurley, Kathleen Rapp, Lisa Engelking, Joan Matthews, Roland Daeger, Molly Brown, Mike Hendrickson, Carolyn Walters, Margaret Strack, Kim Huffman, Melanie Brady, Penny Bowling, Lucy Hopkins, Tanja Wozniewski, Nicole Richards, Judy Weaver, Jerry French, Alex Stavrou, Vince Huber, Cyril DesJean, Bernard Price, Elizabeth Price, Michelle Oberting, Jane Rosebrock, Mary Ann Daeger and Terri Rottler-Means MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the
Letter From Father Todd Dear friends, God continues to bless St. Mark in many ways! In these days we welcome Paul Fisherkeller and Deacon Adam Ahern to our parish community. Question of Week Q. I know that we have a lot of servers at St. Mark and that is good. I have noticed that one of them dresses differently than the others. Why? Paul and his wife, Sandy, come to St. Mark from Saints Francis and Clare Parish where they have been very active members. Paul has been accepted into the Permanent Diaconate Program of the Archdiocese and is beginning his theological, spiritual and pastoral formation. Paul has been assigned to St. Mark for his pastoral experience and we are delighted to welcome Paul, Sandy and their family to our parish community. During the coming four years Paul will be involved in many aspects of parish life at St. Mark. He will have a great mentor in Deacon Tom! We are also delighted to welcome Deacon Adam Ahern to St. Mark. Deacon Adam was ordained to the transitional deaconate by Archbishop Tobin on April 26. He is entering his final year of theological studies at St. Meinrad and will be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2015. Deacon Adam will exercise his pastoral ministry among us for ten weeks this summer. Adam is from Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army from 1999-2008 in both Afghanistan and in the Situation Room at the White House. We welcome Seminarian James Brockmeier home for a few days before he begins a summer chaplaincy program in Indianapolis. Each summer seminarians experience a different aspect of pastoral ministry in preparation for ordination to the priesthood. Last summer James studied Spanish and assisted in the multicultural programs of the Archdiocese. This summer he will gain firsthand experience of hospital ministry. Welcome home, James! Deacon Danny Bedel, who spent last summer at St. Mark, will be ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Tobin on Saturday, June 7. He will celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving at his home parish of St. John the Evangelist in Enochsburg on Sunday, June 8. The following Sunday, June 15, Father Danny will return to St. Mark for a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:45 a.m. A reception will follow Mass in Monsignor Schafer Hall.. All are welcome to join in thanking God for the gift of Danny s vocation and to pray for a fruitful ministry. The Archdiocese will take up a special collection for the formation of future priests on ordination weekend, June 7-8. Let us be generous in supporting men like Danny, Adam and James as they follow Jesus call to service in the Church. And let us continue to pray for the gift of vocations from our parish community of St. Mark! See you at Mass! A. You are right we are blessed with a wonderful group of servers at St. Mark! We almost always have three servers at Mass and sometimes six! There is a server rotation list that tries to make sure that everyone gets an opportunity to serve as often as possible. Last year one of our eighth grade servers told us that serving at the altar is when he feels closest to God. Serving is a great privilege and we are grateful that so many of our youth fulfill this ministry. You are also right that one server dresses differently than the others. This is the server who has a chair next to the priest and deacon on the sanctuary. This server is called a Vocation Advocate. Usually the Vocation Advocate at Sunday Mass is a high school youth who has experience serving. The Vocation Advocate has special responsibilities at Mass and oversees the other servers. This server wears a cassock and surplice. The black robe and white tunic were the traditional vesture of acolytes. For a long part of our Church s history, the acolyte was one of the minor orders in preparation for the priesthood. The acolyte would light candles and assist in setting up the altar at the offertory of the Mass. Today servers fulfill the function of the acolyte in parishes. The ministry of our Vocation Advocate is closest to that of the acolyte. The other servers wear an alb a white robe with a cincture or rope belt that corresponds to the color of the liturgical season. These servers are usually in fifth grade through high school and, like the Vocation Advocate, assist at Mass carrying candles in the entrance and recessional processions and at the time of the proclamation of the Gospel, helping to carry the gifts from the offertory procession, assisting the deacon and/or Vocation Advocate prepare the altar, washing the priest s hands and assisting the priest or deacon with the purification of the vessels after Holy Communion.
Calendar Of Events Sunday, May 25, 2014 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Monday, May 26, 2014 - Memorial Day Communion Service - Church (9:00 AM - 9:45 AM) Men's Club - SH Gym (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Tuesday, May 27, 2014 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Lion Super Camp-School -School(9:00 AM- 3:00 PM) Baptism/Prep - Parish BR (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM) Wednesday, May 28, 2014 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Lion Super Camp-School-School (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Small Church Comm.-Courtesy rm (6:30-9:00 PM) Thursday, May 29, 2014 - Ascension MASS - Church 9:00 AM Lion Super Camp-School-School (9:00 AM - 3:00 M) Friday, May 30, 2014 MASS - Church 8:15 AM Lion Super Camp-School-School (9:00 AM- 3:00 PM) Saturday, May 31, 2014 Memorial funeral service of Mary Hat - Church 11 AM, luncheon to follow in SH Gym. Reconciliation 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MASS - Church 5:30 PM Sunday, June 01, 2014 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM CRHP-Horn - Cenacle House (12:30 PM - 3:00 PM) Rental in Schafer Hall/Gym (1:30 PM - 6:30 PM) In honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, the parish office will be closed. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday. Vocations Office There will be a second collection the weekend of June 7-8 to help support and educate our future priests. Thank you for your financial and spiritual support Be sure to pick up a prayer card in the Narthex. If you know of a young man or woman you believe would serve well in priesthood or religious life, please call Fr. Eric Augenstein, Vocation Director, 317-236-1496. On behalf of the St. Mark Sister Circle, the Mary's W.A.Y. committee would like to thank all the ladies who attended our dinner. A special thank you to all the ladies on the committee, the men and the youth who worked so hard to create a beautiful evening. A special thank you to Chuck & Donna Kern from Valle Vista for providing the wonderful meal. Mr. John Bush, our "sound guy", Harold Bowling with Edgewood Feed and Seed, Jockish Flowers, and Mr. Albert Langsenkamp all donated items to our event. A special thank you also to Katie Harman and Cheyenne Tjaden for providing our music. And last, but not least, Sister Nicolette Etienne, OSB, Our Lady of Grace Monastery, for sharing her faith and devotion with us. You all made this a beautiful and faith-filled evening. We look forward to seeing you next year. Leisure Activities Many popular pastimes involve regular exposure to loud noise. Wear hearing protection especially for hunting or target practice, or when using a snow blower, chain saw or other power equipment. St. Mark Inclusion Ministry Parish Life Thank You Inclusion Ministry
Faith Formation ALL RECENTLY CONFIRMED: All high school youth receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this past April 22, 2014, as well as those who were confirmed at this year s Easter Vigil are invited to attend 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, June 8th, 2014 here at St. Mark to be recognized and receive a special blessing. CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH: There will be a Continuation Committee Meeting held at 7:00 pm in the Cenacle, on Wednesday June 4th. The Evening of Pentecost for Men s and Women s Teams 15-16-17, is scheduled for Sunday Evening, June 8th at 7pm in the Church. Many popular pastimes involve regular exposure to loud noise. Wear hearing protection especially for hunting or target practice, or when using a snow blower, chain saw or other power equipment. Vacation Bible School COMING THIS SUMMER! School News Car Show Coming Sunday, July 20 from 2-5pm If you would like to set up a visit to tour the school and meet with Mr. Albertson, please call 786-4013, ext. 200 or email: ralbertson@stmarkindy.org. Launch into God s Love @ Vacation Bible School, July 13-17 from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm here at St. Mark If your child is 3 years or just finishing the 4th grade or older they will be able to participate. The cost is $15 per child. To sign-up, contact Chris Guedel in the parish office, cdguedel@stmarkindy.org, or call 787-8246. If you have questions, email Marissa Bossingham, mbossingham@stmarkindy.org St. Mark Facilities You must be a registered parishioner to reserve a meeting space Please understand that meeting space is in high demand. We will do our best to accommodate your room request, however, please note your group may be moved to a space which is more appropriate for the size and purpose of your meeting. Please always submit your room requests in advance of your event to Kevin Sweeney to avoid interruptions of other parish ministries and / or scheduling conflicts. SAVE THE DATE! Greetings St. Mark Alumni - Our first St. Mark Alumni Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 21 st immediately after 5:30pm Mass in Schafer Hall. This free event is open to our 21 and over St. Mark Alumni and their guest. Social hour will begin at 6:30pm with dinner served at 7pm. Be sure to stop by and register at our booth at the St. Mark Festival on June 12-14th or on the website at stmarkalumni@stmarkindy.org. We hope you will join us for a chance to reconnect with former classmates and see what is new at the school and parish! For more information, contact Angi Swiezy at phone: 213-5665 or email: swiezy1@aol.com or Rusty Albertson at phone: 786-4013, ext. 200 or email: ralbertson@stmarkindy.org. All facility requests must be submitted for approval to the Parish office. To make your request for space, please email Kevin Sweeney, Business Manager at sweeneyk@stmarkindy.org
Youth Ministry Trip to Italy SAVE THE DATE for the High School Youth end-of-year party June 1st from 7-10pm at the Albertson s in Whiteland. We will have a bond fire, play badminton, ping pong, and corn hole. The address is 1484 E. 600 N. Whiteland. Directions may be picked up in the Parish Center or email jalbertson@stmarkindy.org. TOTUS TUUS 7th 12th graders will be heading to St. Barnabas June 15-19 from 7-9pm. There will be fellowship and testimonies from a team of four enthusiastic, college aged young adults excited about our Catholic faith. More information to come. Contact Julie Albertson with questions at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org SUMMER DAYZ Incoming 7th and 8th grade students of the South Deanery will have a service learning opportunity July 15, 16, 17th from 8a.m. to 8p.m. at Our Lady of the Greenwood. We will gather for prayer, go out into the community to do service work and come back to OLG for social time. Mass, dinner and then break out sessions. We will also go a place each day for a fun activity. (Waterpark, bowling, etc.) The cost is $50 per youth which will cover cost of vans, food, afternoon activity and T-shirt. For more information contact Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org Young Adults We have a great group of young adults who meet at the Cenacle (Smock House) on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Please join us as we plan spring and summer events for our group as well as enjoy dinner and discussion of next weeks readings. For more information contact Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org NEXT MEETING: Monday May 25 @ 6:30PM in the Cenacle (Smock House - first house south of St. Mark School) C Y O St. Mark CYO Fall Sports Registration - Registration for tackle football (Grades 2-8), cheerleading (Grades 3-8), girl s kickball (Grades 4-8), coed cross country (Grades 5-8), girl s high school volleyball, and coed flag football (Grades K-2) is now underway. The registration deadline is July 11 for all sports except flag football which is August 15 and we need to get a team count as soon as possible. All Parish youth are welcome to compete in CYO sports. 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 registrations for these sports are performed online at www.cyoarchindy.org starting in August. Follow the Register Child link and complete the information requested. Please contact Athletic Director Bob Jones at 889-6155 or bobjennyjones@yahoo.com for more information. There are still spots available on the St. Mark trip to Italy, March 2015. If you have questions, please call the parish office or pick up a registration form found on the Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Welcome Desk or the Information Centers in the Narthex. There is still time to apply for the group discount. Don t be left behind. A cookbook is simmering... ATTENTION COOKS, BAKERS, AND CULINARY AFICIONADOS OF ST. MARK A new St. Mark s cookbook is simmering Recipes are now being accepted for the following categories: Appetizers/Beverages Soups/Salads Vegetables Main Dishes Bread/Rolls Desserts Pet Treats Kids Recipes for Kids Diabetic Summer Sizzlin (Grill) Miscellaneous If you would like to add a brief anecdotal or nutritional note about your recipe, please keep it to 350 characters. Example: My grandmother won the blue ribbon for this recipe at the 1952 Indiana State Fair or These cookies were a staple in my children s care packages to Notre Dame or Each piece of cake is about 350 calories. Please type your recipes (or print neatly) and include your name and contact information. Place the recipes in the box in the Narthex marked RECIPES. Deadline for submission is June 30th. Limit five recipes per person. For questions: you can email Eileen Van Kavelaar: vankavel@sbcglobal.net or call 753-8139. Proceeds from the sale of this cookbook will benefit HOOP (Helping Our Own Poor) and St. Vincent de Paul.
Festival 2014 Be sure to mark your calendar for our Parish Festival JUNE 12TH, 13TH & 14TH We continue collecting glassware for the COIN TOSS, be sure to mark the outside bag, COIN TOSS if you leave it in the Narthex. If you have a quantity and need them picked up, give me a call and I will make arrangements to pick up your items. Ann Berkemeier, 787-2058 Again this weekend your envelope with the Main Raffle tickets along with quilt raffle tickets so you can start selling them. If you haven t signed up, you can still do so by going to the St. Mark website, pick up a sign-up form on the Informational Centers in the Narthex or come to the parish office. This is a great opportunity to meet other parishioners all while enjoying some very good food and company. Dinners on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will feature some south side restaurants, City BBQ, Moe s Southwest Grill and Krispy Krunchy Chicken, as well as the food trucks are coming back this year. Community LITTLE FLOWER SUMMERFEST 1401 N. Bosart, Summerfest is being held on Friday, May 30th (5pm-11pm), Sat., May 31st (3pm-11pm) and Sun June 1st (11:30am 5pm) 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 caregivers to share and learn from each other as well as community professionals. To confirm attendance or for additional information, please contact Monica Woodsworth at 261-3378 or mwoodsworth@archindy.org HOPE AND HEALING The next meeting is Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 PM in the school. Or for more information, visit the website www.hopeandhealingsos.com Come and See Vocation Retreat for single, Catholic women ages 18-44,. Are you interested in learning more about religious life? Come on retreat June 3-8, 2014 at Our Lady of Grace Monastery and share in the life and prayer of the sisters. Enjoy the opportunity of talking with others who are discerning the call to religious life. For more information or to register contact: Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, OSB, 787-3287, ext. 3032 or vocations@benedictine.com. If you would like to become a member of St. Mark Parish, please call the parish office or stop by to register.