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6131 N. Michigan Rd. • Indianapolis, IN 46228 • Phone: (317) 253-2193 • Fax: (317) 253-3342 • www.stmonicaindy.org
ST. MONICA Catholic Church One Parish, One Journey
Una Parroquia, Una Jornada
Sixth Sunday
of Easter
May 25, 2014
Mass Schedule/
Horario de las Misas Weekend / Misas de fin de
semana
Saturday (anticipation)/Sábados
5:30 PM and 7:15 PM (Español)
Sunday/Domingos 7:40 AM, 9:00 AM,
10:45 AM, 12:30 PM (Español) & 6:00 PM
Holy Days Please call Parish Office
Weekday / Misas Diarias Monday-Thursday / Lunes-Jueves
5:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday / Miércoles,
Viernes 8:00 AM
Reconciliation/Confesiones Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM
Monday & Tuesday 6:00 -7:00 PM or by
appointment.
Lunes y Martes de 6:00 pm a 7:00 pm o
por la cita.
Eucharistic Adoration /
Adoración Eucarística Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 PM
to 9:00 PM in the Daily Chapel
Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the
Church
Lunes, Miércoles, Jueves 6:00 PM a
9:00 PM en la Capilla y los Martes de
6:00 PM a 9:00 PM en la Iglesia
24-Hour Adoration is also available at
the Divine Mercy Chapel at St. Michael
the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th
Street
También hay Adoración las 24-Horas en
la Capilla de la Divina Misericordia en la
Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel ubicada en
el 3354 W. 30th Street
Memorial Day & Daily Mass Schedule Changes Mass for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 will be at 9:00 AM. There will not be a Mass at 5:30 PM, confessions or Adoration on that
day. There will also not be a 5:30 PM Mass, confessions or Adoration on Tuesday, May 27. Parishioners are invited to attend the St.
Monica School Graduation Mass at 6:30 PM instead on that day. Adoration only is also cancelled on Thursday, May 29 due to the
Cardinal Ritter High School Graduation Mass at St. Susanna Church in Plainfield that evening.
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St. Monica Parish
Mission Statement
St. Monica Parish is a
multi-cultural Catholic
community advancing our faith by
making the Word of God come
alive through prayer,
liturgy, education,
evangelization, and stewardship.
Weekly Collections
May 17-18, 2014 # Amount
Collection Envelopes 445 $26, 174
Electronic Giving 56 $3, 172
Loose Cash $3, 197
Weekly Collections 501 $32, 543
Weekly Budget $35, 157
Weekly Shortfall ($2, 614)
Year to Date Actual $1, 737, 906
Year to Date Budget $1, 751, 863
Year to Date Shortfall ($13, 957)
Total # of Households 2, 998
Total # of Households Donating 501
% Households Donating This Week 17%
Parish Work Day Is Coming! We need volunteers to help us with cleaning up our grounds after the long, hard winter!
Bring a shovel, rake, work gloves—and a wheelbarrow if you have one!—and please join
us on Saturday, May 31, 9:00 AM to Noon as we spruce up our landscaping. This is a
great opportunity to fulfill service hours for school or sacramental prep, too. Any amount
of time you can give will be greatly appreciated! Water and lunch will be provided.
Vacation Bible School "Bead by Bead-a journey through the life of Jesus" is the theme of our Vacation Bible
school which is June 9-13, 9:00-12:00, for 4 year old through 4th grade. Registration for
participants and helpers will be distributed May 2nd and 4th in the school and Sunday
School. Registrations are also available in the office. There is no cost as it is paid for by
the Men's Club, Knights of Columbus and parish. Please sign up to participate or be a
helper (5th grade and older). Deadline for registration is May 26. Questions please call
the religious education office 253-2192 ex. 4. We also need the following supplies for
VBS if anyone would like help us that way: Sports bottles and lids (such as Gatorade/G2/
Powerade) with the wide mouth in the 16 and 20 oz size, and glass baby food jars with
lids. Please bring your donations to the school/religious education office. Thanks!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion Needed! Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are needed at all
Masses. You must be 16 years old or over, a confirmed, practic-
ing Catholic, and in a relationship recognized by the Church to
serve as an EM. Training in English for new EMs will be
on Thursday, May 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. We will gather in
the Narthex. Please contact Bente Weitekamp at
[email protected] or 765-427-5856 for an application or
with any questions. We’d love to have you join this ministry!
Rosary-based Yoga/Pilates at Saint
Monica Maximize your time by praying and working out at the same
time! This free class will be offered June 9, 16, 23 and 30
from 6-7 p.m. in the St. Augustine Room. We'll follow along
with a SoulCore DVD (www.soulcoreproject.com). This
workout, devised by women at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,
combines yoga and Pilates movements while the rosary is
recited, with time for reflection between each decade. Bring a
yoga mat, wear comfortable clothes, and prepare to be challenged physically while
reflecting on the mysteries and virtues of the rosary. There is no charge for this class. For
information contact Natalie Hoefer at 295-1697.
Natural Family Planning Classes For all married and engaged couples! Have you wanted to learn more about Natural
Family Planning and the Church's teachings on marriage? You are invited to attend a
series of classes on NFP taught by the Couple to Couple League to learn a method that is
safe, effective and natural for both achieving and postponing pregnancy. The first course
(of three total) will be held at St. Monica's from 1-3:30 PM on Sunday, June 8. Please
contact Rafael and Cathleen Rosario at [email protected] for more information. To
register, go to http://www.nfpindy.org/ and select "find class".
Server Appreciation Dinner Attention all altar servers! The server
appreciation dinner is Saturday, June 21,
following the Vigil of the Body and Blood
of Christ. Dinner, awards, and games will
take place in the Emmaus Center. Please
RSVP to Barb Mack at email
[email protected] or 317-209-4568.
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Legion of Mary St. Monica Legion of Mary invites you to
join them to recite the rosary every
Sunday in the daily Mass chapel at
2:00pm (after 12:30pm Mass). The
rosary is recited in both English and
Spanish.
Pray for Our Vocations! Rafael Quintero (priesthood)
José Neri (priesthood)
Jeffrey Dufresne (priesthood)
Vincent Gillmore (priesthood)
Evelyn Lobo (religious life)
Please pray for these young people from
St. Monica Parish as they discern their
own vocations to priesthood and religious
life, and pray for an increase in vocations
throughout the Church!
Remember Those Who Gave All!
Little Sisters of the Poor
Rummage Sale Mother Mary Vincent is pleased to
announce that the Little Sisters will have
another Fabulous Rummage Sale at St
Augustine's Home, 2345 West 86th Street,
Indianapolis on June 6-7 from
10:00 AM—4:00 PM. There will be a lot
of furniture, many household items,
glassware, kitchen items, books and
surprises! Come early to get in on the
super bargains! This is one sale you won't
want to miss! 2014 Medicine Collection for
Our Sister Parish in
Lepaterique, Honduras Medicines will be collected after all the Masses the
weekends of May 24-25.
High Priority Medicines - Greatest Need
- Multivitamins for children and adults, especially
chewable vitamins for children but NOT GUMMY
BEARS as they clump en route
- Children’s chewable acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Junior strength acetaminophen
- Infant Acetaminophen (Tylenol) drops
- cough syrup in 4 ounce or smaller bottles
Lesser Priority Medicines
- Ranitidine (Zantac), Famotidine (Pepcid), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Nizatidine (Axid)
- Antibiotic creams such as Neosporin, Bacitracin, triple antibiotic
- Antifungal creams: Lotrimin, Clotrimazole, Athlete’s foot creams, Tolnaftate
- Hydrocortisone cream
- TUMS or equivalent
- Ibuprofen and adult Acetaminophen (generic for Tylenol)
Reading glasses also accepted.
We ask that you please keep the following in mind when considering a donation:
►Only ítems in their original sealed packages can be accepted
►Nothing can be outdated nor near its expiration date
►GENERIC equivalents are acceptable
NOTE: While larger quantities are preferred since they are easier to transport, any
quantity is appreciated!
6th Sunday of Easter "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." It\'s not
uncommon to associate the word "commands" with images of
dictatorship. We can tend to think of commandments as obstacles
to real freedom, imposed by some angry, powerful tyrant who
just wants to be in control. Call them directions, or suggestions,
or guidelines if you will, but not commands! It almost feels like
an insult. But today, Jesus breaks out of these stereotypes. He
casts the commandments in the context of love. He does not
insist on any obligation to follow them. Rather, he says that
whoever observes his commandments "is the one who loves me."
So just what commandments will we be following if we love the Lord? When Jesus was
questioned about this, he said the two greatest commandments are to "love the Lord, your
God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind," and to "love your
neighbor as yourself," (Mt 22:37-39). Even the commands he gives us are rooted in love,
not legalism. Of course, when we follow these principles we will naturally keep the
traditional Ten Commandments, which give more specific instructions on how to love
God and neighbor.
As we know from experience, when we truly love someone, we desire to make them
happy. When they are content, we are content. So the more we love Jesus, the more we
will want to please him. Thus, following his commandments ultimately makes us happy
too. Understood in these terms, the commandments don\'t stifle us, they satisfy us! God
doesn't restrict our freedom; he respects it. Ultimately, it is our choice whether or not we
will live the life of love that Jesus offers us.
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Welcome to Immigrants at
St. Monica! Trying to get answers or information on
how to find resources and services about
employment, utility assistance, legal
advice, ESL, health care access, housing
and other services and programs? St.
Monica Church has an Immigrant
Welcome Center Branch open every
Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Help is
provided in Spanish, French, Kiswahili
and English.
Talleres de Formación
Contínua Santa Monica le invita a los talleres de
formación continua. Estos talleres le dan
la oportunidad de crecer en su fe bajo la
luz de las enseñanzas Católicas. Los
talleres se realizan cada 3er domingo de
cada mes de 2-4 PM en el salón de San
Agustín.
6º Domingo de Pascua Ya casi se termina este ciclo de Pascua. Próximamente estaremos celebrando la Ascensión del Señor. Un
domingo más y el Domingo de Pentecostés estará ya entre nosotros. Si miramos un poco hacia atrás desde
la Vigilia Pascual hasta ahora, notaremos que el Señor Jesús nos ha revelado su amor por medio de sus
apariciones a sus discípulos. Paz, amor, comida, apariciones y ahora el saber guardar los mandamientos son
la tarea para nosotros. Los mandamientos significan el cariño de Dios. Somos sus hijos e hijas amados.
Jesús no nos deja solos, pues nos da su Espíritu. Su amor hace todas las cosas visibles y posibles para que
creamos en él. Nosotros mismos no podríamos conocerle. Necesitamos de su amor para ello.
Ahora nos toca esperar al Prometido, y un camino seguro para estar en sintonía es la oración. Oremos sin cesar: no hay que dormirnos.
Ya el Viernes Santo ha pasado y el sueño del mal se ha ido. Debemos velar orando para que el Espíritu nos dé la presencia de Dios. Dios
es presencia amorosa en nuestra vida. Todo lo que nos acontece debe preparar el corazón para el agradecimiento a los dones recibidos.
¡Los mandamientos son regalos y hay que recibirlos! Debemos de guardar las palabras de Jesús, meditarlas y ponerlas a trabajar en
nuestra vida para que echen raíces. Los discípulos fieles hacen esto y mucho más. El gozo de participar en el Reino nos anima en las
actividades que hacen visible el amor de Dios por medio de cada cristiano. ¿Cómo hacemos las cosas que Dios nos encomienda? ¿Cómo
hacemos para que nuestra familia, amigos y vecinos participen del amor de Dios que habita en nosotros?
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No tiene que esperar el
domingo para asitir a la
Santa Misa. Venga de lunes
a jueves a las 5:30. Seguido
de la Adoración al Santísimo
hasta las 9:00 pm.
Clases de inglés como
segundo idioma para
principiantes e
intermediarios empezarán el
3 de septiembre. Las clases
son cada martes y jueves
de 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
Todos los adultos están
invitados.
Declaración de Misión
de la Parroquia de
Sta. Mónica
Santa Mónica es una comunidad
Católica multicultural avanzando
en nuestra fé para hacer que la
Palabra de Dios viva a través de la
oración, liturgia, educación,
evangelización y liderazgo.
La Cena de Apreciación para
los Servidores ¡Atención a todos los servidores! La cena
de apreciación para los servidores es el
sábado, 21 de junio, después de la Vigilia
del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. Cena,
premios y juegos. Se llevará a cabo en el
Centro Emaús. Por favor haga su
reservación hable con Barb Mack en
email [email protected] o
317-209-4568.
¡Bienvenida a los
Inmigrantes en Sta. Mónica! ¿Intentado obtener respuestas
información de cómo encontrar recursos y
servicios acerca de empleos, asistencia
con sus utilidades, consejo legal, ESL,
acceso a cuidado de salud, vivienda y
otros servicios y programas? La Iglesia
Santa Mónica tiene una sucursal del
Centro de Bienvenida al Inmigrante
abierto cada domingo de 2 p.m. a
5 p.m.
El Grupo de Oración Carismático “Yo soy el pan que da vida. El que viene a Mi, nunca tendrá hambre; y el que
Cree en Mi, nunca tendrá sed.” Juan 6:35
El grupo de oración de Santa Mónica “Espíritu Divino” le invita a estar en la presencia de
Dios, a gozarse con alabanzas y oración. El Padrecito Todd y Padrecito Dustin
compartirán la Palabra De Dios con enseñanzas del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica.
Todos los viernes a las 7:30 PM. Para mas información contacte a Sandra Rivera,
220-8069 o Teresa Torres, 293-6805.
Cambio de Horario para las Misas Diarias & El Día
Festivo de “Memorial Day” Lunes 26 de Mayo la Misa será a las 9:00 AM. No habrá Misa a las 5:30 PM, ni
confesiones o Adoración en este día.
Tampoco habrá Misa de 5:30 PM, ni confesiones o Adoración el martes 27 de
Mayo. Todos los parroquianos están invitados a asistir a la Graduación de la
Escuela Santa Mónica a las 6:30 PM ese día.
Adoración sólo se cancela también el jueves, 29 de mayo debido a la Misa de
Graduación de Cardinal Ritter High School en la Igelsia Santa Susanna en Plainfield
esa noche.
La Escuelita de la Biblia en Vacaciones "Cuenta por Cuenta-una jornada a través de la vida de Jesús" es el tema para nuestra
Escuelita de la Biblia en Vacaciones la cual se llevará a cabo del 9-13 de junio,
9:00-12:00, para los niños de 4 años hasta el 4 grado. Registraciones para los
participantes y ayudantes serán distribuidas para los participantes y ayudantes el 2 y 4 de
mayo en la escuela y la Doctrina. También tendremos registraciones disponibles en la
oficina. No hay ningún costo ya que todo es pagado por el Club de los Hombres,
Caballeros de Colón y la Parroquia. Por favor regístrese para participar o para ayudar (5
grado y mayores). La fecha límite para registrarse es el 26 de mayo. Si tiene preguntas
por favor llame a la Oficina de la Educación Religiosa 253-2192 ex. 4
¡Día del Trabajo Parroquial Está
Viniendo! ¡Necesitamos voluntarios para ayudarnos con nuestro terreno
limpiando el invierno largo y duro! Traer una pala, rastrillo,
guantes de trabajo — y una carretilla si tienes uno! — y por
favor, únase a nosotros el sábado 31 de mayo, 9:00 AM al
mediodía como nos ataviar encima de nuestro paisaje. Esto es una
gran oportunidad para cumplir horas de servicio para la escuela o
de preparación sacramental, también. ¡Cualquier cantidad de tiempo que usted puede dar
será apreciada grandemente! Se proporcionará agua y comida.
Clases de la Planificación Natural Familiar Para todas las parejas casadas o comprometidas! Quieres aprender más sobre la
Planificación Natural Familiar y las enseñanzas de la Iglesia sobre el matrimonio? Les
invitamos a asistir a unas clases sobre planificación natural familiar impartidas por la
Liga de Pareja a Pareja. Aprende un método seguro, eficaz y natural para lograr y
posponer el embarazo. El primer curso (son tres en total) comienza domingo el 8 de junio
de 1:00-3:30. Por favor de comunicarse con Rafael y Cathleen Rosario para obtener más
información ([email protected] ). Para registrarse: http://www.nfpindy.org/ y
seleccione "find class". Las clases se presentarán en inglés.
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Mass Intentions/Intenciónes de las Misas (I)=Intention of...
Monday, May 26, 2014
Memorial Day
9:00 AM Robert Ellis Baker
Tuesday, May 27
5:30 PM No Mass
Wednesday, May 28
8:00 AM (I) Anton Sedlarik
5:30 PM Aidas Kriauciunas
Thursday, May 29
5:30 PM Bob Cleary
Friday, May 30
8:00 AM (I) Gino & Percy
Consiglieri
Saturday, May 31
5:30 PM St. Monica Parish
7:15 PM Francisco Lopez
Sunday, June 1
7:40 AM Earl & Rozella Rafferty
9:00 AM Anne Hein
10:45 AM Roger Andray
12:30 PM Petronila Flores
6:00 PM (I) Sevi Family
Wedding Banns Andrew Brun / Sarah Arbuthnot III
Bradley Smith / Jessica Sullivan I
Alejandro Carranza / Tosca Marin
Conor Murphy / Carrie Copeland
Small Church Communities (SCC)
Join any time! Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office,
253-2193, opt. 5.
SAM Substance Addiction Ministry
Are YOU or a LOVED ONE touched by Addiction?
You are Not Alone. Call 317-690-4624
Ministry to the Sick and Shut-Ins
If you know of anyone who would like communion brought to
them, please contact the Parish Office, 253-2193, opt. 2.
Sacraments
Baptism
Celebrated each week. Contact the Parish Office for dates and
times of baptisms & required prep classes.
Marriage
Contact parish office 9-12 months prior to your wedding date.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults & Children (RCIA)
Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office, 253-2193, opt. 5.
Religious Education
Religious Education (September through May)
3 years-Grade 6 ..... Sunday 9:00-10:00AM or 10:45-11:45 AM
Grades 7-8 ....... Sunday 9:00-10:10 AM or 10:45-11:55 AM SPRED (Special Religious Education)
Youth—Sunday 9:00 - 10:30AM
Adults—Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30PM
Confirmation Preparation
Grades 7-8 call Mary-Jo Thomas-Day at 253-2193, opt. 4 for
details.
Automatic Withdrawal
Parishioners can now tithe using automatic withdrawal. Find
the form on our website www.stmonicaindy.org under the
“Contact/How To” tab. Fill it out and return it to the Parish
Office with a voided check. Call the Business Manager at
253-2193, ext. 2 with questions.
On Saturday, May 31, Fr. Todd Goodson will be hearing
confessions from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body of
parishioners who assist the Pastor in guiding the parish on issues
requiring practical wisdom and investigation. The PPC has three
purposes: 1) to investigate pastoral matters; 2) to give these
matters in-depth consideration and prayer; and 3) to propose
practical conclusions and assist in cultivating our vision. Twelve
parishioners discerned their participation on PPC for a three-
year term through June 30, 2015 related to the parish theme of
“Immersed in Christ: One Body. One Mission.” The PPC meets
the second Wednesday of the month. All parishioners are
welcome to attend! The next meeting is June 11 from
6:45 PM to 9:15 PM in Holy Family Room. Agendas and
meeting minutes can be found on our parish website at
www.stmonicaindy.org/serve/parish-and-pastoral-council/
Praying for One Another Prayers of the Faithful and Bulletin Prayer List and Prayer
Tree: Call the Parish Office at 253-2193, opt. 2 to have your
intention included. Prayer Tree email address:
[email protected] .
Si desea incluir una intención en el boletín por favor llame al
253-2193, anexo 9 y hable con la Hermana Ana Maria o Julia
Gonzalez, o déjele un mensaje. Please remember in your prayers / Por favor recuerde en sus
oraciones a: Tanya Barker; Kyle Daehler; Sharon Hostetter, Scott
Bauserman; Jennifer Perkins; Tom Marshall; Maria del Carmen
Rojas; Mary Butler
Recently deceased / Fallecido Recientemente: Margarita
Arcineaga-Soto, daughter of Jesus Soto-Vargas and Ramona
Arcineaga de Soto; Maria Avila
Connecting Faith & Life Readings for June 1, the Ascension of the Lord
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Lecturas para el 1 de junio, la Ascención del Señor
Primera Lectura: Hechos 1:1-11
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 47:2-3, 6-9
Segunda Lectura: Efesios 1:17-23
Evangelio: Mateo 28:16-20
The Visitation of the BVM
May 31
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New Parishioners Are Welcome!
¡Bienvenidos Nuevos Feligreses! New parishioner registration packets are available at the Welcome
Kiosk every weekend in the Narthex
Parish Phone...................................................................... (317) 253-2193
Fax .................................................................................. 253-3342
E-mail ......................................... [email protected]
Website .................................................... www.StMonicaIndy.org
Mass Schedule........................................................................ opt. 1
Prayer Tree…………………………………………..317-874-0087
Bulletin Submissions If you would like to submit an article for an upcoming bulletin,
the deadline is Noon on the Sunday prior to the weekend
announcement is to appear. Please send all bulletin submissions
to email address [email protected] .
Parish Staff Pastor, Rev. Todd Goodson .................................................. opt. 2
E-mail…..………………………[email protected]
Associate Pastor, Rev. Dustin Boehm.....…………………..opt. 2
E-mail…….………………………[email protected]
Emergency Line..................................................................... opt.7
Office Secretaries, Linda Pitcher & Martha Horvath . ......... opt. 2
Business Manager, Barbara Bacon ........................................ opt.2
E-mail .............................................. [email protected]
Maintenance Director, Kevin Starkey ................................. opt. 2
Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Young Adults,
Doug Hunter……...…………………………………...……..opt. 3
E-mail…………………....………[email protected]
Religious Education Director, Mary Jo Thomas-Day ......... opt. 4
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Pastoral Associate, Anne Corcoran ...................................... opt. 5
E-mail ......................................... [email protected]
Music Director, Christine Seitz ............................................ opt. 6
E-mail ................................................ [email protected]
Director of Communications/Volunteer Coordinator, Mel Ullrich………………….…….………………………….opt. 8
E-mail...……………………….…[email protected]
Hispanic Ministry, Sr. Anna Marie Megel ........................... opt. 9
E-mail .............................................. [email protected]
School Principal, Michelle Boyd ............................................... 255-7153
Fax .................................................................................. 259-5570
Website .............................................................. www.smsindy.org
Ministerio Hispano Hermana Ana María Megel o Julia Gonzalez .............. 253-2193-9
(los días lunes a viernes de 9:00 AM a 4:00 PM)
Clases para Padres, Percy Consiglieri ......................... .280-8551
Coordinadora de Bodas, Ana Ortega...……..………….730-3471 Coordinadora para Quinceañeras, Luz Maria Florez..717-1635;
280-9362
Clases de Biblia, Enrique y Carmen Rosa Hurtado........ 253-8173
Catecismo y Educación Religiosa, Maria Pimentel-Gannon ........... 298-3033
Jóvenes Adolencentes, Guadalupe Pimentel..............808-430-7455
