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535 East Edgewood Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46227 Parish Center: 317-787-8246 • Fax: 317-781-6466 • www.stmarkindy.org ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, December 23, 2012
535 East Edgewood Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46227 Parish Center: 317-787-8246 • Fax: 317-781-6466 • www.stmarkindy.org
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, December 23, 2012
Dear friends, This weekend we enter a very short Fourth Week of Advent and then this sea-son of holy anticipation blossoms into Christmas. Together with all of our parish staff with whom I am privileged to minis-ter, I wish you a blessed, peaceful and
joyful Christmas! For most of us the week before Christmas is filled with last minute and perhaps frantic preparations for Christmas. Christ-mas Eve is a deadline that looms before us. Our shopping, decorating, baking and worrying have to be complete before the last store closes and the Christmas Masses begin! As Christmas descends upon us, the world, at least for a few hours, is different. Cease-fires are called, enemies speak to one another, strangers wish each other well, churches are filled, the poor are remembered and that peace on earth the angels proclaimed seems within reach. The power of Christ-mas is great on young and old alike. Christmas is the story of a gift unlike any other gift. On that first Christmas, over two thousand years ago, God gave us His own beloved Son. With the gift of Jesus, God gave us His very heart. If we ever wonder how much God loves us, all we have to do is remember Christmas and the gift we celebrate. It is a gift that we will never outgrow, a gift that will never break or go out of fashion. And there is good news for all of us who lament how quickly Christmas seems to come each year. Christmas is not over on Christmas Day – it’s just beginning. While stores may be putting out heart-shaped boxes of chocolates for Valentine’s Day on December 26, we Christians have an entire season to take in the meaning of Christmas and to celebrate it as it de-serves. The week following Christmas is called the octave of Christmas and each day of the octave is treated as Christmas Day. The Christmas season then continues through the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6 and then, at least officially, for one more week until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 13. What this means is that there is still plenty of time to send out Christmas cards, to find that perfect gift, to gather family and friends for get-togethers and to echo Tiny Tim’s beautiful pray-er, “God bless us - everyone!” Let our Christmas celebration begin – at Mass!
MESSAGE FROM FR. TODD
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Mon Dec 24th, at 4:30pm begins a celebration of song with the St. Mark Ensemble and Youth Choir. Mass will begin at 5pm. Incense will NOT be used at this Mass.
Mon Dec 24th, Midnight Mass celebration of songs and
readings begins at 11:30pm with the St. Mark Adult and Brass Choirs.
Tues Dec 25th, Mass will begin at 10am
FEAST DAY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD MASS CELEBRATIONS ARE;
(This is a Holy Day of Obligation)
Mon December 31st, Mass will begin
at 7pm Tuesday, January 1st, Mass will
begin at 9am Christ Renews His Parish Mark your calendars because the best is yet to come!!! The Women’s Renewal Weekend is Jan 19 & 20th . Men’s Renewal Weekend is Feb 9 & 10. Caregivers Support Group will meet Mon., Jan 21, 5:30-7pm in the School. If you have questions about Caregiving, please call Monica, at 261-3378 or contact Mary Lynn. Virtus Training is required for all volunteers working with children in the St. Mark Parish. Our parish will host this training on Mon, Jan 28 beginning at 6:30pm in the church. To register, go to www.virtus.org RCIC - Rite of Christian Initiation for Children for all students in grade 4 through grade 8 wishing to receive the Sacraments of Initia-tion (Baptism, First Holy Communion, & Confirmation) please contact the parish office. Sessions will begin the week of January 20th.
In order to enjoy the Holy Season with our families, the parish center will be closed, December 21 - January 2.
If you have an emergency with facilities or other parish related items, please contact Kevin Sweeney, Business Manager at 317-442-5530.
If you have an emergency and need a Priest, please contact Fr. Todd Riebe at 317-775-3012 or 317-781-6471.
PARISH LIFE
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, December 23, 2012
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christmas greetings from Fr. Todd, the parish and school staffs of St. Mark who
are So blessed to be able to serve you.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, December 23, 2012
The School is closed during Christmas break, we will resume Monday, January 6, 2013. As you celebrate the Birth of Our Lord with family and friends, may you continue to receive God’s Blessings and may the New Year bring you peace of
mind and a new year full of hope and promise.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
CYO IS OPEN TO ALL YOUTH OF OUR PARISH. If you have ques-tions or concerns, contact Patrick Collier at 881-0316.
Youth Ministry News National Catholic Youth Conference The 2013 National Catholic Youth Conference, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, will take place November 21-24, 2013, in Indianapolis. St. Mark plans to send a large delegation of high school youth to the conference. An organizational meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 28, in the Parish Center. Parents, adults and youth who want to help plan fundraising events and help with the logistics that surround the conference are encouraged to attend the organizational meeting. The NCYC gathers up to 30,000 high school youth from around the country to celebrate and grow in faith.
SCHOOL NEWS
CYO
YOUTH MINISTRY
Advent Symbols each week in front of the altar symbols will connect with each Gospel reading. Each symbol leads us to a deeper appreciation of the Advent Season. Week 4 - Mary
HOLY DAY FEAST American / Burmese Breakfast Many thanks to the dozens of Burmese families who help pro-vide foods of their culture to share with the American breakfast culture. Thank you for providing musical entertainment at our Burmese / American Breakfast. It brought joy and entertainment to hear the different language with an American tune. Thank you to those members of the Burmese Ministry for your part in organizing and role in this breakfast. Thank you to Pete and Mary Masengale and the kitchen crew for serving in the various ways. Schafer Hall was bursting with nearly two hundred parishioners present. Everything was delightful!!! Thank you.
ADVENT
THANK YOU
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, December 23, 2012
YEAR OF FAITH We are now in the Year of Faith as Pope Ben-edict has declared effective October 11, 2012 through November 24, 2013.
With Lumen Gentium as a guide for reflec-tion...what are the “10 things we want others to know about the Catho-lic Faith?” Come explore, share and celebrate the Catholic Church! All are invited to a Chili Supper Town Hall meeting on Sat. Jan 12 after the 5:30pm Mass in Schafer Hall. Come enjoy a bowl of Chili and share what you enjoy about your Catholic Faith.
Please welcome to our parish family;
The Schemmel Family, Mark, Maureen, Olivia, Mercedes, Jillian, Elijah, & Isaac
Chad & Antoinette Davis Joh Paul Thang Law & Maria Law Pai and their children; Thomas Law Thang, Andrew Law Ha, Clare Law My Nan
David Twan Anthony Kee Thang
Dana Clary & Mark Nichols and Brooklyn Drew & Katie Linville and Conlan
Michael & Cindy Sebek and Joshua, Jacob John Mang Hu Lian & Theresa Bawi Hnem Zing and their children
Helen Zi, and David Lian Jo Gallagher
Matt Stahl Mike & Karly Harlan, and Mia
Please welcome through Baptism,
Michael Thang Sian Sang His parents, Joseph Lian Suan Khai & Christina Vung Ngai Mang
Han Nah Thian Nawn Par His parents; Joseph San Nuan Thang & Johanna Nawn Thluai
David Lian His parents; John Mang Hu Lian & Bawi Hnen Zing
Collin Joseph & Noah William Davey Their parents; Bernard & Mary Davey
Reagan Lindley Mann parents; Stewart & Krista Mann
Alexandra Justine, Austin Gregory & Audrey Marie Wendel Parents; Greg & Falon
Cole Duncan & Hunter George Unversaw Parents; Ryan & Cheryl
Luxin Carter Glass His father, James W. Glass
The Distribution Center continues to need towels of all siz-es; bath, hand and wash clothes, silverware, table service and gloves
HOOP is collecting blankets and socks to distribute to the homeless as the temperatures are becoming colder.
Volunteers are needed to work at the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry at 3001 E. 30th Street on Fridays, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Workers are needed to help bag groceries, assist clients, retrieve shopping carts and stock shelves. Volun-teers should show up at the pantry about 30 minutes before starting time. Volunteer parking is on the south side of the building. If you need more information, call Ron Mikkelson, 888-6122.
Remember to leave non-perishable food items in the recep-tacle provided in the South end of the Narthex. Your dona-tion is used to assist the food pantry and HOOP.
If you are interested in joining this committee, contact Paula Egenolf, 786-4437 or call the parish office.
Life and Money with Phil Lenahan © – www.VeritasFinancialMinistries.com
Our society has become cavalier in its attitude toward borrowing money. Scripture is clear that we should be cautious when we borrow (Pr 22:7). The Catechism stresses the importance of keeping our promises, including the repayment of debts (CCC 2411). As stewards of Providence, it’s important that we use prudence when borrowing.
Experiences of People with Disabilities
On a daily basis, people with disabilities encounter folks who are nervous around them, not knowing what to say or what to do. They just want to be seen as the whole person they are.
St. Mark Inclusion Ministry
ST VINCENT de PAUL YEAR OF FAITH
FAITH AND FINANCE
INCLUSION INSIGHT
WELCOME
BAPTISM
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, December 23, 2012
Sunday, December 23 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 a.m. — St. Mark Parishioners 9:30 a.m. — Sarah Jane Floyd 11:45 a.m. —Domenica & Michael Poeta
Monday, December 24 - Late Advent Weekday 9:00 a.m. — Will Hartman 5:00 p.m.— For our Seminarians Midnight - Msgrs. Schafer, Touhy, & Lawler
Tuesday, December 25 - Nativity of the Lord 9:00 a.m. - Deceased members of our Parish
Wednesday, December 26 - St. Stephen 9:00 a.m. — Communion Service
Thursday, December 27 - St. John the Evangelist 9:00 a.m. — Deceased members of the Guedel Family
Friday, December 28 - Holy Innocents 8:15 a.m. — Deceased members of the Risch Family
Saturday, December 29 – The Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord, St. Thomas Becket 5:30 p.m. — Deceased members of the Wiley Family
Sunday, December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus 7:30 a.m. — St. Mark Parishioners 9:30 a.m. — Libby Thomas 11:45 a.m. — J. Shea & W. Bittner Families
Jordan Frederick, Lorraine Braasch, Betty Swift, Helen Eckhart, Don Bundy, John Perkins, Linda Lilly, Viola Robbins, Don Bowling, Pat Taylor, Betty Mouser, Ron Shockey, Barbara Beaton, Betty Newman, Joan Matthews, Sarah Clements, Marj Gottemoeller, Jim Reed, Sandra Wheeler, Lucin-da Krupa, Noah Duffer, Jeanette Serrato,
Kathleen Rapp, Barb Taylor, Lisa Engelking, Tip Sweany, Maddy Justice, Roland Daeger, Betty McDonald, Diane Komlanc, Mike Hendrickson and Peter Win.
PLEASE PRAY FOR...
MASS INTENTIONS: 12/23/12– 12/30/12
Sunday: Micah 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 Monday: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Luke 1:67-79 Vigil= Is 62:1-5, Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Tuesday: Midnight = Is 9:1-6, Ti 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 Dawn = Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:1a, 2-8 Friday 1 John 1:5-2:2; Matthew 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17, or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52
READINGS FOR THE WEEK December 23 - December 30, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Liturgy of the Word - during the 9:30 AM Monday, December 24, 2012 - Christmas Eve MASS- Church 9:00 AM MASS - Church 5:00 PM, a celebration of song begins at 4:30 PM-Incense will NOT be used. Mass - Church Midnight, a celebration of songs
and readings begins at 11:30 PM Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - Merry Christmas MASS - Church 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Communion Service - Church 9:00 AM Thursday, December 27, 2012 MASS - Church 9:00 AM A.A. - CLASSROOM 8 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Friday, December 28, 2012 MASS - Church 8:15 AM Hoop in School Kitchen 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday, December 29, 2012 Reconciliation - Courtesy Room 4:00PM MASS - Church 5:30 PM Sunday, December 30, 2012 MASS - Church 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Confirmation - Basement SM 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FEAST DAY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD MASS CELEBRATIONS ARE;
(This is a Holy Day of Obligation)
Mon December 31st, Mass will begin at 7pm Tuesday, January 1st, Mass will begin at 9am
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, December 23, 2012
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00PM Parish Center Phone: 317-787-8246 Parish Fax Number: 317-781-6466
Parish Staff Pastor Fr. Todd Riebe Ext. 106 [email protected]
Deacon Deacon Tom Horn Ext. 104 [email protected] (note the change)
Business Manager Kevin Sweeney Ext. 102 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Ext. 103 [email protected]
Music Director Andy Eagan Ext. 105 [email protected]
Secretary Chris Guedel Ext. 100 [email protected]
St. Mark Catholic School 541 E. Edgewood Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227 317-786-4013 School Principal Rusty Albertson Ext. 201 [email protected] School Secretary Peggy Mehalik Ext. 200 [email protected]
In Order to enjoy the Holy Season with
our families, the parish center will be closed December 21st –January 2
If you have an emergency with facilities or other parish relat-
ed items, please contact Kevin Sweeney, Business Manager at 317-442-5530
If you have an emergency and need a Priest, please contact
Father Todd Riebe at 317-775-3012 or 317-781-6471
CONTACTS / INFO
Parish Office
Question of the Week Lumen Gentium Chapter Four: The Laity Q. Who are the laity and what is the laity’s mission in the Church? A. Lumen Gentium begins its discussion on the role of the laity in the Church by affirming the laity’s indispensable contribution to the welfare of the whole Church. The laity are defined as the baptized faithful who are not in Holy Orders or members of Reli-gious Orders. What distinguishes them is the fact that they are ‘secular’ bringing the values of the Gospel proclaimed by Christ and His Church to the world in which they live. The Christian laity are called by God to be leaven for the sanctification of the world. The laity are called to make the Church present and op-erative in those places where only they can make it present and be ‘salt for the earth’ as Jesus has commanded us. The laity share in the mission of Jesus, priest, prophet and king. They join the joys and sorrows of their everyday lives to Jesus in His sacrifice at the Mass and become ‘living sacrifices’. The laity share in Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom by living their lives as messengers of hope and by word and the witness of life proclaim God’s Kingdom. Within the Christian family, members witness to Christ’s love and grow in that love that is at the heart of the Gospel. The family, as a unit, in living the Christian life witnesses to God’s Kingdom and to His power to transform our lives. As leaders in society, the laity are called to follow Jesus, the servant leader, seeking the good of others and of society as a whole. The laity have as their mission to transform the culture and to promote virtue where moral values are lacking, preparing the world for God’s Word. The laity have a right and a duty to share their needs and ex-press their concerns to their spiritual shepherds. The clergy, in turn, have an obligation to seek advice from the laity and to en-courage and promote their initiatives for the good of the Church and society. Each lay person is a witness to Christ’s death and resurrection and a symbol of the living God. Reflection Questions
What are ways in which I try to bring Gospel virtues to my place of work or study?
How intentional am I in being a Christian witness in my pro-fessional life?
What is a custom that needs to be transformed in the cul-ture of my time and how could I contribute to this trans-formation?
