ST. MARIA GORETTI
Catholic Church
WESTFIELD, INDIANA
PARISH OFFICE
17102 Spring Mill Road
Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: 317-867-3213
Fax: 317-867-3263
Hours: 8A-noon & 1-5P, M-F
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Fr. Kevin J. Haines
317-867-3213, ext. 1129
(Rectory) 317-867-5694
Associate Pastor
Fr. Travis Stephens
317-867-3213, ext. 1148
Director of Discipleship
Brad Sponhauer
317-867-3213, ext. 1151
Director of Adult
Faith Formation
Connie Anderson
317-867-3213, ext. 1203
Maintenance Supervisor
Phillip Lake
317-867-3213, ext. 1208
Coordinator of Children’s
Faith Formation
Katie Barbour
317-867-3213, ext. 1139
SCHOOL OFFICE
17104 Spring Mill Road
Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: 317-896-5582
Fax: 317-867-0783
Rob Bloss
Coordinator of High School
Youth Ministry
317-867-3213, ext. 1420
PARISH RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION (PRE)
Sunday: 8:30-9:45 AM
Sunday :11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Monday: 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
MASS SCHEDULE
The Lord’s Day Masses:
Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8A, 10A & 5:30P
Weekday Masses:
Monday: 7 AM, 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM
Wednesday: 8 AM, 5:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM
Friday: 7 AM, 8 AM
Saturday: 8 AM
Holy Days: See bulletin.
Deacon Steve Miller
317-574-1705
Eric Gellenbeck
Coordinator of Junior High
Youth Ministry
317-867-3213, ext. 1423
SCHOOL STAFF
Principal
Vince Barnes
317-896-5582, ext. 1201
Director of Finance
& Operations
Pat Gorman
317-867-3213, ext. 1127
Leslie Mimms
Coordinator of
Confirmation Formation
317-867-3213, ext. 1421
Coordinator of Student
Information & Enrollment
Michelle Hanlin
317-896-5582, ext. 1202
BAPTISMS
Bookkeeper
Deb Perry
317-867-3213, ext. 1133
Director of Music
Leslie Franzen
317-867-3213, ext. 1209
Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Newkirk
317-896-5582, ext. 1100
the Parish Office with questions.
Administrative Assistant
Jen Downing
317-867-3213, ext. 1221
Athletic Director
Pat Biddlecombe
317-867-3213, ext. 1226
PRESCHOOL
Sue Tetrick
317-896-5582, ext. 1101
WEBSITE: www.smgonline.org
TWITTER: @SntMariaGoretti
T HE M ISSION
(weekly, except during Lent):
After 4:30 PM Saturday Mass
& 10 AM Sunday Mass. Call
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 8:30-9:30 AM
Saturday: 3-4 PM
in the Church Reconciliation
Chapel
FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/stmariagoretticatholicwestfield
OF
S T . M ARIA G ORETTI C ATHOLIC C HURCH
IS TO EXTEND THE
K INGDOM
OF
G OD
BY SHARING
G OD ’ S
LOVE IN THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THROUGH
SPIRIT - FILLED LITURGIES ,
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION , AND SERVICE TO OTHERS .
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
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Maria Goretti
Goretti Catholic
Catholic Church
Church ·· Westfield,
Westfield, IN
IN
November
25, 2012
Thirty-Third
Sunday
in Ordinary
Time
November
23, 2014
Our Lord
Jesus Christ,
King
of the Universe
A NOTE FROM FATHER KEVIN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Pax et Bonum!
Today is our last Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of
the Universe. This beautiful Feast Day is meant to remind all of us that Jesus Christ is the
center and head of our lives, our world, and our universe! May we follow Him and imitate His
Life every day of our own lives!
Today we welcome everyone who joins us around the Altar of the Lord! We welcome our visitors and guests,
especially those joining us for the first time! And we also want to welcome home the first wave of our college and
university students who are traveling home for the Thanksgiving holiday this week. And that includes our four
seminarians, who are coming home from Minnesota this week. It is so good to see all of you again!
This Feast Day reminds us that God wants to be first in our lives. We have to admit that it is very easy to let other
things and other people usurp that role in our lives. We can easily let popularity, money, our pride, our things become
more important than God. And every time we do so, we get ourselves in trouble. False gods never work! They only
leave us disappointed and desiring something more! This Feast Day also reminds us that we have a jealous God.
Remember the very First Commandment: I AM the Lord your God, you shall NOT have false gods before Me! Are you
putting false gods before the one true God in your life? It is a tough question to face up to! And yet, if we love the Colts,
or we love golf, or we love Taylor Swift, or we love food, or we love our car, more than we love God, there’s something
wrong! It won’t work. We need to let our God be Lord and Master of our lives.
One particular way that we have of putting ourselves in the role of God, is when we assume God’s throne of
judgment over our brothers and sisters. We are NOT God. We have no business judging our brothers and sisters. None
of us do! And yet, how many times do all of us climb right up into God’s seat or throne of judgment, and make all kinds
of judgments against our brothers and sisters, as though we were God. Sometimes our sin is that we turn ourselves
into little gods, assuming the real God’s role of judgment. We must be very careful about this. Very rarely do we look
at our judgments of others as taking over God’s role as Ultimate Judge and ultimately breaking the First
Commandment. And yet assuming God’s role and His throne of judgment could very well be one of our worst offenses
against letting God be God. We must stop judging each other. And of course, right along with our sin of judgment so
many times, is also the sin of gossip. How many times do we pass on our judgments of others through the sin of
gossip? Sometimes we like to talk too much. Sometimes our tongues get us into more trouble than any other part of
our bodies. Pope Francis has mentioned the sin of gossip several times in the last month, reminding us of just how
much damage it has done to the Church. The first time, a few weeks ago, Pope Francis was reminding priests how
much damage their gossip has done to the Church. We all need to hear this. I think especially as we celebrate this
Feast today of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we’ve got to know that Jesus can’t be our King if we are still
involved with judgment and gossip. Time to use our tongues and voices for better things!
We still have a whole lot of people and families who have NOT yet filled out their Fruitful Harvest pledge cards.
Please, please, please! I really need your help with this. If you have not filled out your pledge card yet, please stop by
the Parish Office as soon as possible and do so. We need every family’s, every household’s, card filled out as soon as
possible. We do need you to fill out your card even if you are not making a pledge for this campaign. Thanks in
advance for helping us take care of this!
Have a great Thanksgiving this week. We do have a special Thanksgiving Mass at 9 am Thursday morning. If
you can come and join us, it is one of the best Masses of the year! Everybody is there to say ‘thank you’ to God!
In Christ,
Fr. Kevin
The platypus proves that God has a sense of humor.
Welcome! For more than 18 years now, we have been building the Kingdom of God, not with a few people, but
with everyone! Please accept my warmest welcome, and I pray you will come to know St. Maria Goretti as we all
do—our Spiritual Home and Loving Community. We are glad you are here and look forward to meeting you!
Welcome: Eric Richmond, Caitlin Revaine, Ronald & Sara Wood,
God Bless you. —Father Kevin
Kevin & Chantell McLaughlin, Robert & Barbara Whitten
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November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
MINISTRY CONTACTS & PHONE NUMBERS
Adult Bible Study
Altar Rosary Society (Women’s Club)
Angel Employment Network (AEN)
Baptism Preparation
Basic Christian Community (BCC)
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) - Men
- Women
Confirmation
Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Cursillo
Donuts and Coffee
Elijah Cup
Eucharistic Adoration
Gabriel Project
HELP
Spring Fling
David Bain
575-8945
Ruth Bloss
765-427-9535
Bill Lilegdon
814-5999
Gordon & Mary Ann Smith
843-1339
Melinda Brown
663-7654
Joe Domina
376-2844
Erika Bolcar
239-850-8706
Leslie Mimms
867-3213, ext. 1421
Molly Mirande
867-1848
Tom & Joan Scimeca
571-8510
Toby & Ashley Knott
607-8623
Ann Worcester
669-7095
Carol Alvarez
372-3713
Katie Svec
774-7832
Jennifer Murphy
867-3213, ext. 1225
Tara Quirke
372-6275
Chrissy Davis (Scheduling)
640-8742
Maryann Davis (Donations)
574-274-2144
Dan DeCraene
414-2901
Josh & Miranda Moriarity
614-353-7922
Jeff & Missy Hopp
867-4849
Dave Langenkamp
903-0532
Keltie Domina
569-1258
Joann Wack
773-8449
Jenny Sergio
269-267-5680
Carla Erickson
571-9662
Jolene McCann
566-1760
Kathy Lengerich
896-5898
Jeff Bowen
571-9035
Jim Wack
773-8449
Mark Worcester
753-0944
Leslie Franzen
867-3213, ext. 1209
Mary Cummins
501-0805
Jen Downing
896-9123
Melanie Perhacs
502-2168
Jennifer Taylor
262-443-4126
Dave & Cathy Bain
575-8945
Erika Haahr
402-2260
Kerry Lett
549-5280
BrieAnne Eichorn & Kathryn Niswonger 726-0777
Julie & Marc Weinkauf
669-7096
Jenny Muller
294-3107
Katie Barbour
867-3213, ext. 1139
Connie Anderson
867-3213, ext. 1203
Sara Phillips
371-2130
Dan Dessauer & Joan Scimeca
770-7190
Connie Anderson
867-3213, ext. 1203
Daria Gabany
371-3465
Jennifer Weber
201-0087
Ward LaPaglia
896-9887
Natalie Morrow
765-210-5108
Dan Breen
896-1487
Jenny Sherman & Julie Weinkauf
331-6532
Pat Biddlecombe
867-3213, ext. 1226
Tina Uhland
Doug & Valerie Ferry
418-7439
St. Francis Ministry
St. Philip Neri Oratorio
Technology Support Group
Temple Knights of the Holy Eucharist
Wedding Coordinator
Welcome Committee
Young Adult Ministry
Youth Ministry
HOPE Coordinator
TRUTH Coordinator
Mike Treida
867-3213 ext. 1229
Corky Aiken
805-8149
Troy Pagán
867-3213, ext. 1218
Deacon Steve Miller
574-1705
Nancy Rumschlag
460-5565
Traci Bubalo
650-4663
Josh & Miranda Moriarity
260-235-0830
867-3213
Eric Gellenbeck
867-3213, ext. 1423
Rob Bloss
867-3213, ext. 1420
Shepherd’s Gate
Holy Name Society (Men of Service)
Italian Festival
Knights of Columbus
Landscape Volunteers
Librarian/Historian
Liturgy Committee
Decorating
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Readers Training
Readers Scheduling
Ministers of Welcome
Music Ministry
Scheduling Liturgical Ministers
Servers for Mass
Market Day
Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana, sponsors)
Meals Ministry
Natural Family Planning - Creighton Model
Sympto-Thermal Method
Nursery Co-op during Mass
Parish Religious Education (PRE)
Protocol In-service (All adults working with minors)
Respect Life Ministry
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
ROCK (Reaching Out to College Students)
Cub Scouts (www.smgpack152.org)
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Silver Angels (55 & Older)
Sisterhood of Marietta
Sports Ministry
“Is there a place for me to serve here at St. Maria Goretti?” YES!!
Contact Brad Sponhauer, Director of Discipleship, at [email protected]
COUNCIL CONTACTS &
PHONE NUMBERS
PARISH COUNCIL
Mary Bellows (President)
Anne Marie Bigot
Scott Callahan
Tom Davis
Beth Hatton
Joe Heimann
Ron Karn
Dave Smith
Chris Weddige
679-9859
896-9823
281-9572
663-0683
752-3237
696-9701
776-4338
432-9341
289-4544
FINANCE COUNCIL
Chris Bohn
Ji Young Crane
Tyson Dean
Rob Edwards
Daria Gabany
Andy Giesler (President)
Jeff Madden
Kevin Martin
Brian Quick
804-9228
867-5279
846-6068
804-9238
371-3465
753-8345
460-9003
626-0688
804-5654
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Doug Alexander
Mike Degler
Kathy Lilegdon (President)
Kathy Norton
Sandy O’Neill
Jeannette Paris
Chad Scott
Julie Spangler
Barb Sullivan
580-1589
896-1027
814-5999
428-7274
804-9584
414-4987
867-5459
867-2646
848-2970
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COUNCIL
Rob Bloss
Matt Caffrey
Kathy Campbell
Bret Clement
Erika Horan
Maggie Hunckler
Andre Maue
Theresa Nelson
Tony Orozco (President)
270-3411
566-3569
896-1103
908-5303
564-8237
581-9555
867-1500
517-1183
874-8744
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Jamie Degler, President
896-1027
Vicki Stauffacher, Vice President 690-0269
Missy Hopp, Treasurer
867-4849
Jennifer McNeany, Corr. Sec. 574-737-8535
Sarah Weddige, Recording Secretary 289-4544
Lisa Mueller, Volunteer Coordinator 773-3720
Tiffany Schumann, Asst. Vol. Coord.
896-5613
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November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
MONTHLY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:45 AM PRE
8:30-9:45 AM Bible
Basics
10 AM Mass
11:30A-12:45P PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM TRUTH
7 AM Mass
4-5:15 PM PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM RCIA
7 AM Angel
Employment
Network
8 AM Mass
7 PM Teen Bible
Study
8 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
9 AM Mass
7 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:30 AM
Confessions
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
TMiY
does not meet
HOPE
does not meet
THANKSGIVING
PARISH
OFFICES
CLOSED
30
1
2
3
4
8 AM Mass
10 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
7 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM RCIA
7 AM Angel
Employment
Network
8 AM Mass
7 PM Teen Bible
Study
7 PM Confirmation
meeting
7 PM FAITh class
7 PM Holy Name
Society Adoration
Hour
8 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM HOPE
7 PM Adult Bible
Study
9 AM Adult Bible Study 6 AM TMiY
5:30 PM Mass
7 AM Mass
8 PM Teen Holy Hour
8 AM Mass
No PRE
or Bible Basics
TRUTH
does not meet
Boy Scout
Advent Wreath
Sale
5
6
8
9
10
11
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:45 AM PRE
8:30-9:45 AM Bible
Basics
10 AM Mass
11:30A-12:45P PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM TRUTH
4-5:15 PM PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 AM Angel
Employment
Network
8 AM Mass
7 PM Advent
Penance Service
8 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM HOPE
7 PM Adult Bible
Study
9 AM Adult Bible Study 6 AM TMiY
7 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
8 AM Mass
8 PM Teen Holy Hour
BREAKFAST
WITH ST. NICK &
ARS’S BAKE SALE
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:30 AM
Confessions
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
FIRST FRIDAY
7
FEAST OF THE
IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
Boy Scout
Advent Wreath
Sale
12
SMG CHURCH’S
10TH ANNIVERSARY
13
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:30 AM
Confessions
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
7 PM Young Adult
Ministry Christmas
Party
Christmas
HELP Food and Gifts
Deliveries
RCIA
does not meet
14
15
16
17
18
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:45 AM PRE
8:30-9:45 AM Bible
Basics
10 AM Mass
11:30A-12:45P PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM TRUTH Advent
Party & Luminaries
7 AM Mass
4-5:15 PM PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM RCIA
7 AM Angel
Employment
Network
8 AM Mass
7 PM Teen Bible
Study
8 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM HOPE Advent
Party
7 PM Adult Bible
Study
9 AM Adult Bible Study 6 AM TMiY
5:30 PM Mass
7 AM Mass
8 PM Teen Holy Hour
8 AM Mass
19
20
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:30 AM
Confessions
10 AM Baptism Prep
Class
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
5 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN
November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS
SICK: Jane Shackmuth, Dolores Clarke, Gracie Gumino, Andrew Farrell, Ron Hall, Liz Mattingly, Jerry Kerkhof, Susan
Roller, Cleo Hindman, Jozef Gabovic, Angie Clark, Brandy Roberts, John Farrell, Marsha & Jack Farrell, Allen Mitchell,
Riley Heighway, Chad Grube, Jack Summerlin, Valeria Norus, Joy Beckenbauer, Dorothy Perry, and Judy Trumpy!
DECEASED: Don Ciesiolka, father of Jill Sutton; Victor Duhaime, uncle of Michelle Hanlin; Joan Herman, aunt of Don
Travis; and all the deceased of our Parish Family
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, November 22
8:00 am
† Ken Haines
4:30 pm
Int. Parish Family
READINGS
For the Week of November 23, 2014
Sunday:
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/
Mt 25:31-46
Sunday, November 23
8:00 am
† Lois & Don Cyr
10:00 am
† Bill Lyons
5:30 pm
Int. Matthew Farrell
Monday:
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday:
Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday:
Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19
Monday, November 24
7:00 am
Int. Father Kevin Haines
5:30 pm
† León William Baisa
Thursday:
Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28
Friday:
Rv 20:1-4, 11--21:2/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday:
Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Next Sunday:
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37
Tuesday, November 25
8:00 am
Int. Will Poynter
Wednesday, November 26
8:00 am
† Poor Souls
5:30 pm
Int. Joe Beck
Thursday, November 27
9:00 am
Int. Trainor Family
Friday, November 28
7:00 am
† Charlie Sweeney
8:00 am
† Ken Haines
Saturday, November 29
8:00 am
† Alyce Joubert
4:30 pm
† Mary Elliott
Sunday, November 30
8:00 am
Int. Parish Family
10:00 am
† Ken Haines
5:30 pm
† Julie Preske
PATRON SAINTS OF THE WEEK
For the Week of November 23, 2014
Sun:
Clement I (Died 101) Pope and Martyr
Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro (Died 1927) Martyr
Mon: Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions (Died 1839) Beheaded
for the offense of being a priest
Tues: Catherine of Alexandria (Died c.305) One of the
Fourteen Holy Helpers
Wed: John Berchmans (Died 1621) Patron Saint of altar
servers and Oblate novices
Thurs: James Intercisus (Died 421) Patron Saint of those who
fear the loss of their vocations
Fri:
St. Catherine Laboure (Died 1876) Commissioned by
Mary in a vision to create “Miraculous Medal”
Sat:
Cuthbert Mayne (Died 1577) One of the Forty Martyrs
of England and Wales
ABOUT THE BULLETIN
To publish an announcement in the SMG bulletin, please use our online form at smgonline.org, or submit a Bulletin
Announcement Form, no later than 3:00 pm two Fridays prior to when you’d like the announcement to appear.
Forms are available just inside the doors near the Parish Offices. Please be concise.
To Advertise: To advertise your business in the SMG bulletin, contact LPi at 800-950-9952.
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STEWARDSHIP
When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be
among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the
stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us
that it is those who have demonstrated good
stewardship who will inherit the kingdom.
NOVEMBER 22 & 23 COLLECTIONS
Regular Contributions………………………….....$44,927.12
Weekly Contributions Budget ...................... $48,900.00
Overage (Shortfall) ....................................... ($3,972.88)
Year-To-Date Overage (Shortfall) ................... ($157.83)
World Mission Sunday ...................................... $100.00
All Saints ............................................................ $110.00
All Souls ............................................................. $100.00
Campaign for Human Development ............. $1,514.00
HELP .................................................................. $475.00
The HELP Committee needs YOU
for a successful Christmas Drive!
The Angel Trees in are in the church and
school narthexes. Please take a tag and
purchase what is listed on the tag. Return your
wrapped gift to church by December 15, so we can
prepare for delivery on December 20, 8 am. If you
don’t like to shop, grab a white gift card tag and head
to the SCRIP table, and the volunteers will help you.
There is a system as to how the Angel tags are written, so please buy one of what is listed on the green
or red tag you’ve chosen. If you would like to buy
more gifts, feel free to take more tags. This helps us
insure that all recipients receive the same amount of gifts.
We will also be asking for help to move the presents
from the church to the sorting rooms in the school.
Look for a HELP Ministry volunteer with a shopping
cart after Masses starting November 29, so you can
spend a few minutes helping out.
November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
DISCIPLESHIP
BRAD SPONHAUER—Director of Discipleship
867-3213, ext. 1151; [email protected]
DECEMBER 8, 2014:
NOT YOUR ORDINARY DA
DAY
Y
On December 8, our Parish Family will gather together
at 5:30 pm to not only celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, but also to celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the dedication of our church building!
Following the 5:30 pm Mass, there will be an informal
family celebration pitch-in provided in the Parish Hall.
If you or your entire family is able to join us, please do
so! We'll be sending out an opportunity for your family
to RSVP for this event to help us out with our planning.
SMG will provide pulled pork and fixin’s along with
cake for dessert. Families attending with last name
beginning with A-H, please bring an appetizer or salad
to share. Families attending with last name beginning
with I-P, please bring water or lemonade to share.
Families attending with last name beginning with Q-Z,
please bring a side dish to share.
As we celebrated at Mass the weekend of November 8
& 9, the “church” is more than just a building. It is all of
us. We are God’s hands and feet. And yes, we'll be gathered together on December 8 to celebrate the dedication of our beautiful worship space. Please don't forget
that it is far more important to celebrate the Parish
Family gathered here at 171st & Spring Mill Road—
what we have accomplished together in God’s name
during the last 10 years, and more importantly, what
God will accomplish here in the future.
Thank you for your generosity! We could not make
this a successful ministry without you.
ANGEL EMPLOYEE NETWORK (AEN)
Tuesdays, 7-8 am, St. Augustine Room
[email protected]
Many in our own parish community are out of work, or
are definitely underemployed. Not only is this hard for
families economically, but it is also incredibly difficult
emotionally and spiritually. Any and all news of job openings, do not hesitate to pass along to the parish. You can
also direct them via e-mail to [email protected].
In the foreground, left to right: Father Kevin Haines,
Bishop Emeritus William Higi, and Monsignor John Duncan
at the dedication Mass, December 8, 2004
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RELIGIOUS FORMATION
ConnieAAnderson—Director
ofAdult
Religious
CONNIE
NDERSON—Director of
FaithEducation
Formation
867-3213,
ext. 1203
867-3213, ext.
1203; [email protected]
Barbour—Coordinator of Children’s Formation
KKatie
ATIE BARBOUR—Coordinator of Children’s Formation
867-3213,
ext. 1139
867-3213, ext.
1139; [email protected]
REFLECTION FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,
KING OF THE UNIVERSE
In today’s Gospel we hear,
“whatever you did for one
of the least brothers of mine,
you did for me.” Recall the
times that you did something for someone where
you received no benefit. Hear Jesus say to you, “you did
this for me” and know that God is pleased.
THIS WEEK’S RCIA TOPIC
The RCIA topic for Monday, November 24 is “The Gift of
Life.” All adults of the parish are invited to attend any
week of RCIA to learn more about our faith. RCIA meets
in the Parish Narthex, 7-9 pm.
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
NEEDS TEACHERS
PRE needs a few more teachers—in particular, one for the 3-year-old class, 8:30 am
Sunday mornings and an 8th- grade teacher Monday
afternoons. If interested, contact Katie Barbour.
ROB BLOSS—Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry
867-3213, ext. 1420; [email protected]
ERIC GELLENBECK—Coordinator of Jr. High Youth Ministry
867-3213, ext. 1423; [email protected]
LESLIE MIMMS—Coordinator of Confirmation Formation
867-3213, ext. 1421; [email protected]
MAY 2014 CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES
Attention parents of 2014 Confirmation students: Confirmation certificates are available in a box on the information table in the Church Narthex. Stop by after Mass
to pick up your child's certificate.
THANKSGIVING BREAK COMING UP
It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving break
is just around the corner. Keep in mind the
following dates, as HOPE and TRUTH will
not meet during this time:
Wednesday, November 26—HOPE will not meet.
Sunday, November 30—TRUTH will not meet.
November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Mark & Anita Wojda
WHO ARE CELEBRATING THEIR 25TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER!
CRITICAL ADORATION HOURS
Prayerfully consider signing up for an hour of Eucharistic
Adoration. Our Lord should never be left alone. Call Carol
Alvarez, 372-3713, to schedule your hour.
CRITICAL HOURS: Tuesday—1 & 3 pm
BOY SCOUT ADVENT WREATHS
The SMG Boy Scout Troop will again
offer handcrafted Advent wreaths
after all Masses the weekend of
November 29-30. These beautiful
wreaths cost $15. Funds raised help
us maintain our camping equipment.
HNS ADVENT ADORATION
The Holy Name Society invites all men of the parish to
unite for one hour in the Adoration Chapel on Tuesday,
December 2, 7-8 pm. Spend an hour of peaceful prayer
before Our Lord with your brothers in Christ for a perfect start to the Advent season. For more information,
contact Dan DeCraene, 414-2901.
BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS!
On Sunday, December 7, join us in the Parish Hall following the 8 am and 10 am Masses for Breakfast with
St. Nicholas! Kids and kids-at-heart are invited to enjoy
a delicious breakfast served by the Holy Name Society
and welcome St. Nicholas as he visits the St. Maria
Goretti Parish Family. Freewill offerings accepted. For
more information, contact Dan DeCraene, 414-2901.
ANNUAL BAKE SALE
The Altar Rosary Society
will be holding their annual bake sale after the
8 am and 10 and Masses on Sunday, December 7 in conjunction with Holy
Name Society’s Breakfast with St. Nicholas in the Parish Hall. Enjoy some of SMG’s finest homemade baked
goods and help support our seminarians and the Parish
at the same time! For questions or to donate, send an email to [email protected]. See you there!
CURRENT PRESCHOOL OPENINGS
SMG Preschool has several openings in the afternoon 3and 4-year-old classes. Call Sue Tetrick, 896-5582, ext.
1101, for further information.
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
FEATURE FAMILY
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Young Adult Ministry would like
to invite all young adults aged 21
and older to our next event—our
Christmas Party! The party will be Saturday, December 13, 7 pm, in the Schwarz’
home. The address and directions
will be available via e-mail after RSVP
has been sent. Stay tuned for details regarding games,
costumes, and gift exchange ideas. Please RSVP to
Annmarie Schwarz no later than Saturday, December 6
by phone, (765) 490-3639, or e-mail, schwarzfamily1211@
gmail.com. Thank you and God bless!
Russ
and
Brenda
Swan
CALLING ALL SINGERS!
All singers are invited to join a Christmas choir to help
celebrate the birth of our Lord. Music rehearsals are
beginning soon for a variety of opportunities:
Westfield in Lights celebration, December 6—
All children in the parish, grades 1-8, are
invited to sing in the Children’s Choir, which
has been invited to sing at the Westfield in
Lights celebration, December 6, 3:30–4 pm,
on the main stage on Union Street. We will have practice Thursday, December 4 in the School Music
Room. If you love to sing Christmas music, join us in
representing St. Maria Goretti.
5 pm Christmas Eve Mass—The Children’s
Choir will also sing at the 5 pm Christmas
Eve Mass again this year. We will practice
6-7 pm in the School Music Room on Thursday, December 4 and 11. On Wednesday,
December 17, we will practice in the church,
with the adults, 6:30-8 pm. We will not practice
Thursday, December 18 because of the SMG Christmas Program. All SMG adults and teens are also invited to sing at the 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass. Teens
and adults will practice 7:30-9 pm in the School Music Room Thursday, December 4 and 11. On December 17, we will practice in the church, 7-9 pm.
The Men's Midnight Mass group will practice in the Church, Saturday, December 20,
10-11:30 am. All men are invited!
If you would like to sing or have any questions, send an email to Leslie Franzen, [email protected] for
details.
How did you hear about SMG?
Our new neighbors recommended SMG.
Hobbies:
travel, reading, art, golf (Russ), movies, gardening
Best things about SMG:
Everyone we have met has been friendly and welcoming. There appear to be a lot of opportunities
for involvement and becoming part of an active
Faith Community.
Favorite Prayer: Our Father
Favorite Saints:
Brenda—St. Anthony
Russ—St. Francis
We are both interested in learning about
St. Maria Goretti.
Prayer for the future:
Dear God,
Please bless us with the will to always do the
right things, the desire to seek You in what we do
and how we do it, and the passion to follow Your
Will, as proclaimed by Your son Jesus Christ.
Welcome Russ & Brenda
to St. Maria Goretti!
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SMG SPORTS
November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SMG
SPORTS MINISTRY
SMG
SMG SPORTS
SPORTS MINISTRY
MINISTRY
PAT BIDDLECOMBE - Athletic Director
SMG School - 896-5582, ext. 1100
PPat
AT Biddlecombe
BIDDLECOMBE -- Athletic
Athletic Director
Director
[email protected]
[email protected]
TTTina
INA
HLAND
Assistant
Athletic
Director
INA U
UUhland
HLAND --- Assistant
Assistant Athletic
Athletic Director
Director
[email protected]
[email protected]
Questions? Check out the Sports Ministry Website,
smgonline.org. Under the Ministry tab,
click on the Sports Ministry link.
NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
CYO Boys Wrestling Clinic
K-8th grades—closes 11/23
CYO Boys and Girls Volleyball
4th-8th grades—closes 12/1
CYO Boys Wrestling
5th-8th grades
In-house Boys Wrestling
K-4th grades
To register, go to smgonline.org/sports
And click on the “To Register Online” link.
PLEASE NOTE: Registering after a close date may incur
a late fee and cause your athlete to be on a waiting list.
Thank
you!
We had a fantastic time dancing
the night away at the Daddy Daughter
Dance last week! Thank you to all
who attended, supported, and
volunteered! It is your continued
support that makes the
Sports Ministry a success.
HELP WANTED!
We need coaches for this year’s volleyball teams. Interested? Send an e-mail to Tina Uhland, t.uhland@ smgonline.org.
CYO GIRLS VOLLEYBALL EVALUATIONS
Evaluations will be held Monday, November 24:
4th grade: 3:15-4:30 pm
5th & 6th grades: 4:30-6 pm
7th & 8th grades: 6-7:30 pm
Boys evaluations will take place at a later date. Be sure
to register before attending evaluations.
SPORTS PHOTOS
AVAILABLE
If you’ve not already
received your fall
sports photos, check the black basket on the information table in the back of the Church Narthex.
2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
VINCE BARNES - Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
11/25
Special Person’s Day, 8-10 am
11/26-30 Thanksgiving Break
SCRIP
Our annual SCRIP Holiday contest is November 16December 16. If we sell $130,000 in SCRIP sales during this period, the students will earn a pajama party
Wednesday, December 17. If your family uses Presto
Pay to purchase SCRIP for SMG during this period, your
children will earn a non-uniform coupon to use in January! Profits go to our PTO to support our students and
teachers!
IMMUNIZATION NOTICE
FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 5TH GRADE PARENTS
Students entering kindergarten in Indiana are now required to receive two Hepatitis A vaccines given at least 6
months apart. This is a new requirement as of 2014. Parents, schedule your kindergarten doctor appointments
early, so your child receives these
two vaccines by the first day of
school in August.
11 year olds entering 6th grade in
Indiana are now required to receive the meningitis vaccine and an updated tetnus/
pertussis vaccine known as “Tdap.” The “tetnus booster” cannot be received until after the 10th or
11th birthday (depend-ing on the drug manufacturer).
This vaccine has dramatically lowered the number of
pertussis cases in middle school and high school students
in Indiana. Make sure BOTH vaccines are received BEFORE entering 6th grade.
Parents, ask your health care provider for a copy of the
immunization record to bring to school. We must
have documentation of the vaccine. Questions? Call
the school nurse, 896-5582, press 2, or send an e-mail
to [email protected].
Have a happy and blessed
Thanksgiving!
Dr. Angeline McLean
Dr. Melissa Hunt
Dr. Rob Harper
Brad Subrin
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