NOVEMBER 9, 2014
The Pastor’s Corner
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
My Dear People,
While challenging us to adapt a broader vision of life, the Gospel
also invites us to “look into the hearts of each individual.” While
intensely personal with the individual Jesus always invited people
to engage themselves as a part of the larger community. St. Paul
talks about this when he reflects on the “Body of Christ” where
each individual has a role to play. This weekend we are asked to
make our annual commitment to the United Catholic Appeal. This
is our opportunity to be a part of the larger mission of the church.
Please be generous in your prayers and support.
114 Lancelot Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
Liturgical Schedule
Saturday—4:30PM Sunday—7:30AM and 11:30AM
Weekdays and Holy Days—Check bulletin or
Call Parish Office
Pastoral Staff
Pastor, Rev. Steven Schaftlein
Also Serving Holy Trinity, Edinburgh
Fr. Joseph Moriarty, Sacramental Minister
FPLC, Mike Witka - [email protected]
Deacon, Deacon Ron Reimer
Parish Secretary, Mrs. Vicki Sargent
School Principal, Mrs. Rebecca Floyd
R.E. Coordinator, Mrs. Julie Haney
Youth Minister, Mrs. Yolanda Burgener
Phones
Parish Office
RE/Youth
School
Extended Care
FAX #
This past week I received suggestions for people to serve as the
leadership teams of each parish’s involvement in the “Connected In
The Spirit” program. I am in the process of contacting these people. As a first step in the process we will begin to count the number
of people in attendance at the weekend masses. This is the most
accurate way of comparing the sizes of parishes. If you would like
to help count, let me know.
738-3929
736-6754
738-3451
738-4156
1-877-208-1154
New Parishioners: You are most welcome! Please call or visit the Parish
Office to register.
Interested in the Catholic Faith? Call Fr. Steve or Mary Tieken for
more information.
Baptismal Preparation: Call Patty Moore at 736-5526 for more information.
Marriage Preparation: Engaged couples should contact Fr. Steve at
least six months prior to the wedding.
Sacrament of Penance: Saturday from 3:30 to 4:00PM, First Fridays
after the 8:30AM Mass in the Reconciliation Room.
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office in case of illness
or need.
Sick and Home-Bound: Holy Communion is provided at least weekly
by eucharistic ministers. Call the Parish Office so that we may visit.
School: St. Rose School hours 8:00AM—3:00PM.
about registration, please call 738-3451.
For information
Religious Education: Preschool through High School classes are offered
9:15AM—10:45AM every Sunday morning during the school year. Call
Julie Haney for details.
This past week Yo and I had meetings with Mike Fahely, the Archdiocesan director of “campus ministry” and with Leah Rumsey, the
ecumenical chaplain on staff at Franklin College. We discussed the
various opportunities of including the young adult Catholics of
Franklin College as a part of the Franklin Catholic Community. We
also talked about the opportunities of collaborating ecumenically
with the other denominations at the college and in the community.
This past Tuesday I attended the “Connected In The Spirit” meeting at St. Bartholomew in Columbus. If you would like to be a part
of this ministry, let Yo or myself know. We will have mass at the
college Sunday evening at 7 after meeting at 5:45 pm at
McDonalds.
On Friday I worked with volunteers at Henryville to organize the tools, building materials, and relief supplies. Archdiocesan Catholic Charities disaster relief hopes to consolidate all of its
resources to the newly constructed barn at St. Joseph’s in
Jenning’s County (a few miles east of Seymour). Let me know if
you would like to help with the effort. We will have several trucks
and trailers of items to move. Once done, the Archdiocese will
have a first class disaster relief operation with all of the equipment
and supplies to make an important contribution to future disasters.
In the Gospel today, Jesus reminds us that His personal
sacrifice on the cross surpassed all of the offerings of the temple.
Jesus role models for us that the openness of our minds, the generosity of our hearts, and the richness of our souls provides us with
the energy and the vision to make a positive difference in our
world. If we first nurture and clean the temples of our own souls
then the temple of our parish church will be made whole. This
would be a good time to let go of some anger, resentment, greed, or
other burden that limits our ability to live the Gospel. This is best
done by an open, honest, and humble examination of conscience
before the Lord. It can be gentle and reassuring at the same time
that it is life changing. As Jesus made the temple of house of
prayer, we can make our lives a place of prayer!
Knights of Columbus: Meets on First Wednesday of each month. Joe
Marowski, Grand Knight-739-0285
Fr. Steve
Bulletin e-mail address: [email protected]
Parish Website: WWW.saintrose.net
School Website: WWW.STROSELIONS.NET
PS. On Monday I will be out of town for meetings, I will return late
on Tuesday evening. There will not be mass on Tuesday evening.
LITURGICAL EVENTS
Saturday, November 8
4:30PM . . . Joseph & Anneliese
Height
Sunday, November 9
7:30AM . . . For the Parish
11:30AM . . . Roger McGinnis
Tuesday, November 11
6:30PM . . . NO MASS
Wednesday, November 12
8:30AM . . . Norman Bordenkecher
Thursday, November 13
8:30AM . . . Roger McGinnis
Friday, November 14
8:30AM . . . Garrell Trogdon
Saturday, November 15
4:30PM . . . Grace Misiniec
Sunday, November 16
7:30AM . . . Joan Carmack
11:30AM . . . For the Parish
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Mary Ann Haney, Virgil Kappes, Larry & Pat Schlenz, Janet
Asher, Jeanne Sigler, Denise Sparkman, Paula Leukerath, and
Barb Giardina, Ben Hagen, Tanya Anslinger, Scott Anslinger,
Gayle Merimee, Steve Merimee, Del Edmondson, Mary Ritter,
Mrs. Annette Jones (William), Jerry Backer, Theresa Claxton, ,
Pat Woodward, Jack & Mary Ann Wilkins, Jim and Pat Briddle,
Paul Hughey, B. J. Braun, David Talbott, Jean Nowak, Emma
Immel, Henry Daly, Dick Wallace, Justin and Julie Proctor, Linda
Bradley, Joe Pawlowski, Bob Grabenhofer, Jeff Perkins, Margaret Natali, Marty Griner, and Donna Dalrymple.
E-mail Kay Wood at [email protected]
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
During the week of November 9-15, Mary Pat, Ann, Earlene and Cathy
will take communion to nursing homes, to the hospital and to those
who are in their homes. If you have a Catholic relative or friend who is
unable to attend Mass and would like to receive communion, please
call the parish office at 738-3929.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday - 4:30PM - Team 3A
Sunday - 7:30AM - Team 3B
11:30AM - Team 3C
*Because November has 5 Sundays, Team 4 is asked to
take the 4th and 5th weekend. If you cannot be here,
please call a substitute. Thank you for your continued
dedication to these important areas of ministry.
PARISH EVENTS
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Rake N Run
9:15AM-Religious Education
9:30AM-Rosary Making-PLC
9:30AM-REST Mtg.-upstairs hallway
7:30AM– Communion Service
10:00AM-Faith Sharing/Bible Study-AR
7:00PM-Bible Study-Anniversary Room
7:00PM-RCIA-School
6:30PM-1st Communion Family Night
9:00AM-Over-50’s Breakfast-PLC
9:15AM-Religious Education
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Zeke William, son of Brian and Erica Alsip, was baptized at St. Rose on November 1, 2014.
Peter James, son of Steven and Elisa Rogowski, was
baptized at St. Rose on November 1, 2014.
Delaney Marie, daughter of Kevin and Brook Brooks,
was baptized at St. Rose on November 2, 2014.
STEWARDSHIP
November 2
Envelopes & Checks
Loose
(129) $ 7,818.50
426.51
$ 8,245.01
Weekly Budget: $6,538.00
Feast of the Dedication of the
Lateran Basilica in Rome
November 8/9, 2014
In today’s
reading from Saint Paul’s letter to the Christian community at Corinth, he suggests that we are all called to be
“wise master builders” in the building up of God’s temple, the local Church. Each one of us has been given gifts
to offer this building enterprise, and we are called to be
good stewards of this project, to build this church together, in communion with one another, according to
God’s plan, not ours. Jesus Christ is the solid foundation
upon whom we are to build. Saint Paul further suggests
that God will judge us according to the quality of our
stewardship. Can we see ourselves as “master builders” of
God’s church? What gifts are we using to construct this
holy place that God will call home?
INTENTION WEEKEND
NOVEMBER 8 & 9
OVER-50’S BREAKFAST
NEW FAX NUMBER
St. Rose Church and School have changed their fax
number to 1-877-208-1154.
Dolly Patterson and Eleanor Wildman will host the Over-50’s
Breakfast next Friday at 9:00AM (after the 8:30AM Mass) in
the Parish Life Center. Just bring a dish to share; table service and drinks are provided. All are most welcome!
November 9, 2014
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RE classes are held on Sunday mornings from 9:15 – 10:45AM for
children three years of age by August 1st; up through high school
(preschool children get dismissed from class at 10:30AM). If your
child does not attend a Catholic school, they should be enrolled in the
RE program. Registration forms are available on the parish website
(www.saintrose.net) or show up Sunday morning. Questions? Call
Julie Haney CRE @ 317-736-6754.
Christmas Greenery Sale- This is the last weekend to order Christmas Greenery! The REST Team is holding their annual Christmas
Greenery Sale to help buy resources for our RE Library and RE activities.
You can order a wreath online and have it shipped anywhere in the U.S.
which is great for those hard to buy for family and friends! Other orders
will be ready for pick up during RE class time and after the weekend
Masses on December 6th & 7th. Order forms can be found on the parish
website or at all the church doors. Payment must be made when order is
placed. Thank you! Questions? Call Julie at 736-6754.
First Communion News – This Sunday, November 9th, we will hold our
annual First Communion Rosary Making Day in the PLC at 9:30AM. The
children will need an adult to help them with the knots. Our next First
Communion Family Night is scheduled for this Thursday, Nov. 13th at
6:30PM in the PLC. Families Greene through Poff are asked to bring
cookies that night. Baby-sitting will be provided. Remember we need a
wallet size photo of each First Communicant for a poster and also please
turn in all your paperwork from our parent meeting as soon as possible.
4:12 YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, November 9 Dinner out and mass at Franklin
College
Meet for dinner at 5:45pm at the McDonald’s by the interstate on King Street, then we will go to the college for 7pm
mass. Parents are most welcome to join us for dinner and
mass, and can hopefully give rides to the college. Parents:
youth can be picked up at the college chapel at the corner
or Forsythe and Monroe streets by 8:30pm.
Saturday, November 15 Youth Mass at 4:30pm
Any youth wanting to participate in the mass, please contact Yo. We will need greeters, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, gift bearers and those to take up the collection. *There
will be NO youth group meeting or dinner after mass.
Saturday, December 6 Parent’s Night Out 6-10pm
Need many youth and adults for this fundraiser. The
evening includes dinner, movie, crafts and games.
Please call Yo to sign up.
If you have questions about any of the youth group events,
want to sign up to participate or help, please contact
Yolanda at 736-6754 or [email protected].
REST Team Mtg- The REST Team will meet in the upstairs hallway this
Sunday, Nov. 9th at 9:30AM. All RE parents are welcome to attend.
Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets- Again this year our RE and school
classes will be putting together 18 Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets including a Thanksgiving meal and all the trimmings! These baskets will be
delivered on Sunday, Nov. 23rd. We would greatly appreciate monetary
donations to help buy the extra food items needed; especially turkeys
for each basket. Monetary donations can be dropped off in the collection
basket clearly marked Blessing Basket Donation, or dropped off at any of
the parish offices. Please call Julie @ 736-6754 with questions. Thanks
for your support of this special ministry.
RE Christmas Program – On Sunday, Dec. 14th at 9:30AM we will hold
our annual Christmas Program, including the play; “Operation Baby
King”. Any RE student in grades 3rd through high school who would like
to take part in the play should let Julie know ASAP. We need many volunteers to bring this special gift to our parishioners. Please join the fun!
Our first practice is next Sunday, Nov. 16th at 11AM in the PLC. Please
join the fun!
INTERCHURCH PANTRY
At this time of year and during the winter months, soups
and jellies are the most needed of food items. There is a box by the
Sacristy door and in the back of Church for you donations. In October St. Rose donated 164 items. And the Pantry served 1,406 families. Your generosity is most appreciated. The Fight Against Hunger continues. Please help!
The Pantry is open from noon to 3PM every weekday except for holidays.
LORD’S CUPBOARD
Donations can be dropped off at the rear entrance of the
Thrift shop at 606 W. Banta Street (just north of Bud and Bloom)
in Franklin. Hours are 10AM—5PM Tuesday through Friday and
10AM—3PM on Saturday.
Lion Pride
This was an exciting week for our 8th grade
class. Each 8th grader was presented with a
Chrome Book for use at school. This was
made possible through the generosity of our
PRIDE organization and the success of our
annual trash bag sale. We also thank Mr.
Roush and Mr. Janis for their dedication to
keeping our technology up to date, and their
ability to find the best and most economical
options in all aspects of technology. This was
the first step in providing Chrome Books for our
entire middle school. We love being a part of
St. Rose School!
COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS
Do you want to be a part of the Team that handles Coffee and Doughnuts on Sunday mornings? This is an
aspect of parish life that has been missing for several
years that parishioners have inquired about. If you
would like more information on what you can do to
help, please contact Julie Haney at 736-6754.
Report Sexual Misconduct now: If you are a victim of sexual misconduct by a person ministering on behalf of the
Church, or if you know of anyone who has been a victim of
such misconduct, please contact the archdiocesan victim assistance coordinator: Carla Hill, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, In 46206. 317-236-1548 or
800-382-9836, ext. 1548 or by e-mail: [email protected]
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members. To some, it may be just a
family photo gallery. To us, it is our very
own communion of saints.
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deal. Recipes are passed down from
generation to generation. My husband’s
grandmother died recently, and when the
family came back to our house after the
funeral, I served the cake that she had
made for so many family celebrations
throughout the years. One of our family’s
All Souls’ Day traditions is to cook
recipes from friends and family who
have passed away. Through food and
stories, we nourish ourselves physically
and spiritually and recall loved ones who
have passed away.
As families, we spend the majority
of our time in our homes. So it makes
sense that this is where a good deal
of our learning and formation takes
place. Sometimes, in the midst of our
busy lives, we fail to recognize the
sacred that surrounds us on a daily
basis. Sometimes, all we need to do
is appreciate what’s already going on
around us. Take some time to stop and
take in those little everyday encounters
of grace. It’s those things that truly make
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as we were growing up.
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Sunday Mass peeks out from behind a
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are prominently displayed in our hall.
Placing these sacramentals throughout
our home has made them a part of our
everyday lives. And if I’ve learned one
thing as a parent, it’s that most of what
our children learn comes from their
surroundings.
Now if anyone were to ask me what
parish I belong to, I would immediately
give the name of our local parish. But
the truth is, I also belong to a much
smaller, more intimate church whose
only other members are Mark and our
three children. That church is our home,
and it is where a lot of our family’s faith
formation takes place.
What are your everyday sacramentals,
the things your family turns to for
comfort, guidance, or inspiration? It
is important to remember that things
don’t necessarily have to be distinctly
religious to hold religious importance
for your family. For instance, on the
wall going down our staircase hang