Sunday, September 27, 2015

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Worship & Word

Readings for the Week of September 27th Monday Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138; Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19; Lk 10:1-12 Friday The Holy Guardian Angels Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Saturday Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69; Lk 10:17-24

This Sunday’s Readings Next Sunday’s Readings Numbers 11:25-29 Genesis 2:18-24 James 5:1-6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Mark 10:2-16 Gather Book 1168 Gather Book 1171

Altar Servers Oct 3 - 5:30 pm - L Cesnik / O Strube Oct 4 - 7:00 am - R Dillion / D Matter Oct 4 - 8:30 am - G Pontones / J West Oct 4 - 10:30 am - E / J Taylor Oct 4 - 12:00 pm - J / S Peterson Oct 4 - 5:30 pm - I Rocca / M Westrick

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Note: Note: Note: Note: If you would like to submit a name please contact the Parish Office. Names are removed after 4 weeks un-less re-submitted. Bold Bold Bold Bold names new to the list this week.

For the weekend of September 26/27, 2015 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. James warns against accepting the standards of the world and assuming that what is normative in society needs no counter cultural challenge. The temptation to hoard riches and make sharp bargains at the expense of the pow-erless is pervasive because these things are generally done and look respectable enough. St. James points to God’s judgment on these attitudes and actions of amassing wealth and comfort at the expense of others. How might we be better stewards of the material blessings we have been giv-en? How might we use our wealth with compassion toward others? -From the Catholic Stewardship e-Bulletin (http://catholicstewardship.com/)

MONDAY September 28, 2015MONDAY September 28, 2015MONDAY September 28, 2015MONDAY September 28, 2015

9:00 AM � Kathryn Schirtzinger by Howard Schirtzinger

TUESDAY September 29, 2015TUESDAY September 29, 2015TUESDAY September 29, 2015TUESDAY September 29, 2015

9:00 AM � Betty Jones by Paul & Deb Guenin

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2015WEDNESDAY September 30, 2015WEDNESDAY September 30, 2015WEDNESDAY September 30, 2015

9:00 AM Sanford Givens by Jimmy John Zore

THURSDAY October 1, 2015THURSDAY October 1, 2015THURSDAY October 1, 2015THURSDAY October 1, 2015

9:00 AM � In Thanksgiving of God's healing by George & Jean Johns

FRIDAY October 2, 2015FRIDAY October 2, 2015FRIDAY October 2, 2015FRIDAY October 2, 2015

9:00 AM Special Intention

SATURDAY October 3, 2015SATURDAY October 3, 2015SATURDAY October 3, 2015SATURDAY October 3, 2015

5:30 PM � Greg Link by Russ & Marty Forsythe

SUNDAY October 4, 2015SUNDAY October 4, 2015SUNDAY October 4, 2015SUNDAY October 4, 2015

7:00 AM � Mike Hession by friends from 7 AM Mass Group

8:30 AM � Bruno Canalas by Family

10:30 AM � Dick McCullough by McCullough Family

12:00 PM � Special Intention by Elizabeth Breen

5:30 PM For The Parish

ILLNESSILLNESSILLNESSILLNESS

Nancy McCracken Baxter Phil Link

David Bedel Donald Luckett

Odia Boston Rita McAtee

Ann M BozichAnn M BozichAnn M BozichAnn M Bozich Rob McManusRob McManusRob McManusRob McManus

Mary Agnes Bussing Keira McMurran

Ruth Chandler Angie Meyer

Erin Coddington Gia Muro

LaToya Davis Joe Pieczko

Kristen Decker Sharon Provencher

John Folger Pat Quinnette

Shawna Dampier Fultz Donald Rollins

Robert Grunloh Faye SainFaye SainFaye SainFaye Sain

Justin Hage Judy Sieferman

Denise Hake Dolores Sidor

Inez Hopkinson Jana Strain Pamela Jones Janice Taylor Andy Kerl Molly Townsend

Roger Kreighbaum Clara Trauner Rachel LaManna Martha Valdiviesco

Zachary LaManna Shirley Volz William Lancaster SteveWeinstein

Nathan Legge Ed Williams

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. October 2, 2015

Callers: J Csenar, R Brooks, T McCall Team #3 – Captain: V Hamblen, S Shelby; Early Setup: R Ramos; Supply: L Barber; Salad: A Endres; Fryer: C Fultz; Workers: N Tyron, C Butler, D Reyes, J Rienecker, A Bradley, K Hawkins; Bakers: E Eke, M Cesnik, K Jost, E Nograles, M Hedge, F Fleischmann; Biscuits: D Voegele

SCRIP and Trash Bags Next weekend the

School will have SCRIP and trash bags for sale in Emmaus Way after all Masses. Scrip Fundrais-ing earns money for our Third Source

Income Fund and Tuition credits for students – all while making your normal

purchases!

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

Connected In The Spirit St. Anthony Church 279 N. Warman Ave.

Gospel : Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Anyone who is not against us is for us. Question for Children: In what speci c ways do you share with the poor from what you have been given? Question for Youth: Who are the people you have met who are against you? Are there people who persecute you because of your faith? How do you treat these people? Question for Adults: In today’s worldwide community, who are the rich and what does God want of them?

Liturgical Commission

Parish Life

The St. Christopher School Auc-tion "Home for the Holidays" is seeking donations of goods and services, gift certificates and ex-periences for the 2015 Auc-

tion. 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.

September 20th, 2015

Weekly Budget $25,961.54

Weekly Offering $31,110.80

YTD Actual $283,685.13

YTD Budget $311,538.48

YTD Gain (Loss) $(27,853.35)

Endowment $56.00

Saturday Mass Schedule:

4:30 PM English 6:00 PM Spanish

Sunday Mass Schedule:

8:30 AM Spanish 11:30 AM English

Knights of Columbus One Rose One Life Campaign in support of Right to Life

The Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council will be providing rose appliques in exchange for dona-tions after each mass on Sunday, October 4th.

Next weekend, October 3rd & 4th, we will

resume Parish Registrations. Registration will

be available in Emmaus Way after all Masses!

A big Happy Birthday to Father Paul! As well as a heartfelt thank you to all the

school kids for their wonderfully decorated cards!

The next scheduled meetings are:

Oct. 4- Biltmore 9:20-10:20 am

Oct. 17- Family Game Night (Whole

Parish Event)

Oct. 25- Bon)re @ Eagle Creek Park

For more information please contact

Tom at 317-340-4579 or

Natalie at 317-517-4545

Faith Formation

St. Christopher CCD Program The next scheduled CCD mee�ngs are: October 4, 25- Classes Meet October 17- Family Game Night: Cafeteria 6:30 pm

Nov 1, 8, 15, 22- Classes Meet For more info please contact Sr. Mary Ann at 241-6314

ext. 119 or madefazio@stchrisindy.org

The next scheduled meetings are:

Oct. 3- West Deanery Retreat &

Bon)re 9am - 8pm

Oct. 17- Family Game Night (Whole

Parish Event)

Oct. 25- PAR 9:30 - 10:20 am

For more information please

contact Tom at 317-340-4579

Christian Services

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 ASAP.

Simplicity

Harder than I think to keep in mind

Wants versus needs.

I have gotten myself on the list of

Every catalog in the world it seems.

They arrive in my mailbox and

I peruse them. Between the catalogs

And every Catholic organization asking

For money, my paper trash becomes

very large.

The good news is that this trash can be

Recycled along with the aluminum cans

To help others. I find that my closet and

Pantry contains all I need to help others

Also, they hold all things for my

Physical needs.

The need for simplicity in prayer

Is one that I find the need to silence

my inner self and let God do the talking.

Harder than I think to keep in mind

Wants versus needs.

~Trudy Bledsoe

WOMEN’S CRHP TEAM #5

MEETING Monday, September 28 at 7 PM

in Damascus.

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 Em-

maus Way. “The Lord will guide you al-

ways… and you shall be like a watered garden, like a flow-ing spring whose water never

fail.”

Faith Formation

EVENING of PRAYER And REFLECTION Join us Monday, October 5, from 6:30 - 8pm in Damascus We

encourage all who are interested, new

and veteran knitters, to attend. The Shawl Minis-try creates comfort shawls for those in need, ba-by blankets for the newly baptized, and hats for distribution by the food pantry. We welcome new members and if you don’t know how to knit or

crochet, we can teach you! Refreshments will be served. For more info, contact Jane Gottlieb at

271-1315.

RESPECT FOR LIFE STORM HEAVEN “Only with prayer—prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls— will the culture of death that

surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life.” (From the U.S. Catholic Bishops, “Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activi-ties.”) Please pray for all people: May the Lord motivate and inspire our actions; that we might contribute to building up a culture that cherishes each person’s life. HEALING HIDDEN HURTS HEALING MINISTRY Healing Hidden Hurts is a confidential healing ministry for women suffering from abortion loss. For assistance in heal-ing go to www.healinghiddenhurts.org or contact Debbie Mil-ler at 317-490-1267 Oct & Nov Nursing Home Visitation – Please contact Flo-ra Villanueva at floravillanueva89@yahoo.com to join us. 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 continues through Nov. 1 at Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Road, 8AM to 6PM. Join us on Saturdays from 2 to 3pm as other St Chris friends pray for mothers. You might even find some other St Chris parishioners praying on Thursdays from 4-6 pm Please con-tact Pam Cole at pamela.cole1@usbank.com or 317-752-2317 for more info and to sign up to pray. ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY MASS – October 4, 1 pm, at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Theme for this year is "Every life is worth living." The Archbishop O'Meara Respect Life Award and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Award will be presented during this mass CENTRAL INIDIANA LIFE CHAIN, October 4, 2:30 – 3:30 pm. This life chain follows the annual Archdiocese Respect Life Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Life Chain is an inter-denominational, one-hour prayer vigil, supporting re-spect for life at all stages. The Life Chain will take place along Meridian Street between Ohio and 38

th Street.

“EVERY LIFE IS WORTH LIVING,” This is the theme for the 2015-2016 Respect Life Program. It is meant to remind us of this basic truth of our existence. It was chosen especial-ly in light of the growing push towards promoting and legaliz-ing assisted suicide, but within the comprehensive under-standing of the human person which affirms this statement as a truth which applies to each and every person, from concep-tion to death, at every stage and in every circumstance.

ARCHDIOCESEN PRO- LIFE EVENTS, NEWSLETTER, LINKS

Go to: www.archindy.org/prolife

Christian Services

St. Vincent De Paul

IMPROVEMENTS for SVdP Pick ups! A

company has been contracted to pick up

donations and to answer donor’s calls. Pick

up will be done during the same week. Vol-

unteers will answer phone help requests.

Several months from now we will be using a DONATION

COLLECTION 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. Train-

ing to assist families to improve their lives started this month

on Mondays and runs for about 13 more weeks. To assist in

the following needs please contact Paul Guenin.

HELP IS NEEDED IN:

Child Care- for about 6 children from 11-2 on Mondays

Meals - need meals for about (20) people - on Mondays

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 pade-

ceje2@aol.com; - Furniture, appliances, washers & dry-

ers: call SVdP donation line (687-1006). Bikes: Can be

delivered to the SVdP Distribution Center - 1201 East

Maryland Street, Monday –Saturday from 8 - 1pm. They

are reconditioned and given to people who use them to

get to work

SVdP Indy Volunteers Needed:

Distribution Center: Dock workers, Mon. – Sat. am.;

Clothing sorters, Mon. – Fri. am.

Food Pantry: Food sorters, Mon. – Sat. am.; I.T. special-

ists, Mon. – Fri. am.

HELP ALWAYS NEEDED & Appreciated:

- Every Saturday (except holiday weekends) at SVdP Food

Pantry, 3001 E. 30th St., hours flexible.

- 2nd Saturday of the month: October 10, SVdP Food Pantry.

Contact Bill Sayre at 317-271-2853 for more info.

- 4th Saturday of the month October 24: Help Feed the Hun-

gry. Meet in St. Chris parking lot at 7:30 am or meet at Distri-

bution Center, 1201 E. Maryland St. by 8 am; returning to St.

Chris about 10:30.

- Every 6th week, October 3: at SVdP Distribution Center,

1201 E. Maryland St., 8 am – 12 pm.

SVdP Help Line 317-687-0169 Donation Line 317-687-1006

The pantry could use some personal care items such as toilet paper, tooth brushes, toothpaste, men

& women’s deodorant, bars of soap, and shampoo. Thank you so much for remembering the pantry

and it’s patrons!

Bus Drivers:

October 4th, 2015

8:30 am Monica Endres

10:30 am Larry Hurst

Father Danny is excited to be going to NCYC this fall and he wants St. Christopher to have a large group. Tom and Father Danny have settled on a beard shaving bet. If our group has 50 teens from St. Christopher, then those teens will get to choose what shape Father Danny shaves his

beard into. You can check out the choices from the pictures below or make a suggestion!

He promises to not only do it but make sure that everyone in the parish gets to see it by wearing it through a Sunday before he shaves it clean. Father Danny hasn’t shaved his beard in almost 5 years

and he is quite fond of it.

Get signed up today so we can win the bet!!

To sign up for NCYC go to www.saintchristopherparish.org and print off the sign ups from the youth ministry page, or find the form in the bulletin racks in the back of church. Fill them out and

turn them into the office with a $25 deposit. ** ALL SIGN UP FORMS NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO

TOM STEINER BY OCTOBER 14TH! **