ST. GABRIEL
CHURCH, Indianapolis, Indiana 189
SUNDAY, April 13, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Jesus says, “I came that they may
have life, and have it to the full.” Good stewards are grateful for the gift
of life and joyfully share their abundance with others.
The Youth Ministry Bake Sale will take place in the school lobby
after all of the Masses. Cookbooks may also be purchased at this time.
Come and take dessert home for your Sunday dinner.
Blood Pressure Screenings will be done in the archives room
after the Saturday evening and the Sunday morning Masses.
A Representative of the Parish Council will be in back of church to listen
to any concerns, questions or suggestions that you may have.
Parish Registrations, for the new and the not so new, will be taken in the
school lobby after all of the Masses this weekend.
Trash Bags will be sold by the Youth Athletic Committee. Proceeds will
benefit the athletics programs.
Script
Certificates will
be available after all Masses today. Remember that with these certificates you
can help the school. All you have to do is get the certificates. We have
certificates for the major stores and can get
them for most stores. Check this website for a
complete listing: www.glscrip.com. When
you purchase the certificates a percentage of your purchase comes back to the
school.
Bible Study will be held today in the Fr. Wright
Room at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome. This group is now studying “Parables of the
Kingdom.” Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as
parables. The study will delve into the ways that Jesus invites listeners to
experience the Kingdom of God in parables recorded by Mark and adapted by
Matthew. The Bible Study group meets each Sunday beginning with fellowship at 8:30 a.m. Study time is from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the Fr. Wright Room. All are welcome
to join in an interesting and lively discussion of Scripture.
Sunday Morning Religious Education will be held this morning from 8:45 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be held this morning during the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
Confessions in Spanish will be held at 4:15 a.m.
The Rosary in Spanish will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the church
MONDAY, April 14
ATTENTION: Are you responsible for scheduling rooms for your
parish group meetings or events? If so, then now is the time to call the
parish office and ask for a room scheduling form. The staff is getting ready
to prepare the parish calendar for 2008/09. Don’t let your group be left out
and not have a place to meet. Call Margaret Kennedy at 291-7014, ext 4 by Monday,
April 14.
St. Gabriel Seniors will meet for lunch at the Brickyard
Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. All are invited. For more information call Mary Lou
at 241-2755.
The Girl Scouts (McCall Group) will gather in the cafeteria 6:00 p.m.
The Bereavement Support Group is for any person who has suffered a
loss recently or perhaps sometime ago. It may be a family member or a close
friend, but you feel the loss. Join with others who understand and are willing
to journey with you. Meet in the Fr. Frey Room at 7:00 p.m. For further information contact Louise Collins at 329-0063.
The School Commission will gather in Room 10 at 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, April 15
The Faith Formation Commission will meet in the Fr. Wright Room
from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m.
The Rosary will be prayed in the church at 7:00 p.m.
Catholics Returning Home –
An invitation for Non-Practicing Catholics.
Will be held in the Fr. Frey Room 7:00 p.m.
No matter how long you have been away for whatever reason,
we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. Please
join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith,
facilitated by Catholics who have returned to the Church. No strings
attached!
It is not too late to join
WEDNESDAY, April 16
The Finance Commission will meet in the Fr. Frey Room at 6:00 p.m.
School News:
Elementary Parents (Grades 1-5) are
invited to attend a cluster meeting with middle school teachers and the
principal. It is being held in the cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Virtus Training – St. Gabriel will host two
Virtus Training sessions. The first will be held today at 6:00 p.m. in the church. (The second will be held next Tuesday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fr. Frey Room) Virtus is the archdiocese adopted program regarding child sexual
abuse. It is a good idea that all adults attend the Virtus Training –
Protecting God’s Children. It is required that all adults who work with
children and the youth must have attended a Virtus Training
THURSDAY, April 17
Cub Scout, Pack 59 will hold a den meeting in the cafeteria from 6:45 until 8:15 p.m.
RCIA Class will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Church for Mass. Then we will gather for a pitch in dinner. This is the final
session of the year.
The Adult Choir will rehearse in the church at 7:00 p.m. We are working on songs for Pentecost. If you enjoy singing, the choir could
use your voice. Please consider joining this worthy group. We need especially
men’s voices.
FRIDAY, April 18
An All School Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come
and worship with our students.
SATURDAY, April 19
The Regular Church Cleaning will be done at 9:00 a.m. Anyone interested in this ministry is invited to come at this time.
Baptism Preparation for the Spanish-speaking will be held in the church at 11:00 a.m.
Individual Confessions will be heard 4:00 - 4:30
SUNDAY, April 20 - The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Coffee and Donuts will be sold by the Men’s Club in the
cafeteria after all of the morning Masses. Come to the cafeteria and have breakfast
with your fellow parishioners.
The St. Gabriel International
Cookbooks. are
available in the parish and school offices through the week and in the school
lobby during the second Sunday bake sales. There are approximately 300 recipes,
some cooking charts, tidbits of folk lore and Bible verses.
The cost is $10.00. These will be great to give as:
·
Housewarming
gifts
·
Birthday gifts,
etc.
·
Bridal Shower
gifts
·
Wedding gifts
·
Those headed for
college gifts
·
And “Just
Because” gifts.
ATTENTIONS All young men
who might be interested in a vocation to the priesthood…you are invited to attend the
following discernment evenings:
·
Wednesday,
April 30
All discernment nights will include Evening
Prayer, Mass, Dinner, and a short witness talk by a seminarian and an
archdiocesan priest. The evening will begin at 4:30 p.m. with Evening Prayer in St. Francis Hall Chapel on the Marian College campus. These evenings are open
to any high school student (sophomore or older) or college student who is
interested in finding out more about seminary life and the priesthood. To RSVP
or if you have questions, please contact Fr. Bob Robeson at rrobeson@archindy.org. or 955-6512.
Catechetical Introduction
to the diaconate. This
concludes the series on the diaconate.
The Ordination of Deacons
The ordination of deacons takes place
during Mass. The rite begins immediately after the Gospel with a deacon
calling the names of those to be ordained, a testimony to their readiness, and
the ordaining bishop choosing them for the Order of the Diaconate. Then the
bishop gives a homily on the readings and about the office of deacon. After
the homily, the bishop questions
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those to be ordained, the unmarried
make their commitment to celibacy, and all promise respect and obedience to
their bishop. Those to be ordained the prostrate themselves to pray while the
congregation sings the Litany of Saints, expressing the communion of saints
praying in unity. The bishop then imposes his hands on the head of each man in
silence, an ancient gesture calling down the power of the Holy Spirit. The
bishop prays the Prayer of Ordination to complete the ordination. The
ordination rite concludes with the vesting of the newly ordained in stole and
dalmatic, the presentation of the Book of Gospels, and the exchange of the sign
of peace with the bishop and the other deacons who are present. The Mass
continues with the Preparation of Gifts.
Please send any questions about
deacons and deacon formation to deaconformation@archindy.org.
Remember that our Pastoral Associate,
Oscar Morales, will be ordained a Deacon on June 28
Dear Parishioners:
We are VERY much into Spring and all the activities that
come at this season. Thursday we have the final session of RCIA. It is always
a bitter sweet night. These people came together as total strangers; and a bit
nervous. Over the the year they journeyed together and really know each
other. Now it is time to go carry out the new life they have been given. They
are now fully members of the parish. We welcome them.
Don’t forget our Welcome Home program. Thus far we have
two inquiries. Please invite others.
Sincerely,
Fr. Larry Crawford
Pastor
PARISH SUPPORT
2007-2008
Sunday Collections Budget $610,000.00
Average
Anticipated per week $ 11,730.77
Sunday
Collection for 3/30/08 $ 8,686.09
Sunday
collection for 4/7/08 $10,732.50
Total
Figures for Week 41 of the Fiscal Year
Budgeted: $480,961.57
Actual
Received $433,244.58
We are below
the budget amount by ($47,716.99)
St. Vincent
de Paul $1,551.43
50/50 – Due to vacations, etc. the 50/50
winners/figures have not been calculated. Look for three sets next week.
Tom Wren, Al Dannenbrink, Theresa Abel, John Johnston, Jose
Medina, Bill King, Roy Borgmann, Phil Bray, Marilyn Ferguson, Sophie
Carmichael, Jane Curl, Bob Thorp,Clinton Pumphrey, Elenita Garcia, Alejandro
DeLos Santos, Carolina Escobar, Pedro Enriquez, John Halloran, Barbara Devine
Cirillo, Jimmy Hintenbach, John Williams, Ralph Welter, Ed Ritter, Joe
Schmutte, Leland & Irene Dyke / Mary Ann Brown, Mary Rutherford, Carl &
Norma Sauer, Mary Agnes Bussing, Fran Young, Iva Jean Coryell, Mary Cullom, Bob
Stresino, Les and Mary Ann Bobo, Rosemary Lupinski, John Otto, Anita Bordenkecher,
Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, Jennifer Bond, Jim Felisky, Carla McKinzie, Joyce
Winegard, Jenny Amrhein, Molly Sedam, Rose Thorp, Guadalupe Jaramillo, Lloyd
Nelson, Betty Montalvo, Lana Freed, Elijah Ault, Margaret Arthur, Chris
Bowman, Paul R. Stahl, and Linda Wilson.
From Death to New Life
Sincere sympathy to the families of Patricia Schulze and Elizabeth
Allison. Patricia was the mother of Alan Schulze and Elizabeth was the mother
of Larry Allison. May Patricia and Elizabeth know the Resurrection of Christ,
and may their families know our love and support.
Monday, April
14
8:15 a.m. All Souls
Tuesday, April
15
7:00 a.m. All Souls
8:15 a.m. Ray Pitman
Wednesday,
April 16
7:00 a.m. All Souls
8:15 a.m. Clara Cathron
Thursday,
April 17
7:00 a.m. All Souls
8:15 a.m. Violet Parker
Friday, April
18
10:00 a.m. All Souls
Saturday,
April 19
5:00 p.m. Dee Webster
Sunday, April
20 (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
7:30 a.m. Family of St. Gabriel
9:00 a.m. Jerry McAndrews
11:00 a.m. Agnes & Louis Milharcic
5:00 p.m. All Souls (over to page 4…)
SERVERS
For April 19 and 20
Saturday,
April 19
5:00 p.m. Ryan Dimmit, Jacob Rance
Sunday,
April 20
7:30 a.m. Michelle Mormance
9:00 a.m. Dylan Griffith, Brandon Braganza
11:00 a.m. Tammy Ngo, Sydnee O’Bryant
Elsewhere
Monthly Pro-Life Masses April Mass is April 19, 2008 with Father Paul Landwerlen, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Shelbyville. Masses will take place
at St. Michael Church, 3354 W. 30th Street at 8:30 a.m.
Donations Needed – Catholic Charities Indianapolis Crisis Office needs men’s
pants in all sizes and styles. Often times our clients need black pants for
their jobs. Donations can be dropped off at 1435 N. Illinois St, during normal
business hours, Monday – Thursday, except between noon and 1 p.m. Call Patty or Marge to make other arrangements at 236-1556.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
Bookstore and Gift Shop is open daily! If you are looking for a gift this spring for First
Communion, confirmation, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day, please stop by. Many
other personal gift items and a wide variety of books are also available. Open
daily from 8 a.m. until 4 pm. in addition to some night and weekend hours.
Please call 545-7681 for extended hours. Checks or cash accepted. We hope to
see you soon!
Caregiver Support Groups Catholic Charities of Indianapolis hosts monthly
caregiver support groups for family and friends caring for older adults.
Caregivers share and learn from each other as well as community professionals.
·
Northside:
Caring Place,
4609 N. Capitol Ave.
Fourth Thursday of the
month at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m.
·
Southside: St.
Barnabas Parish
523 Fabyan
Third Monday of the
month at 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m.
The Future of Catholic Healthcare – The role of Catholic healthcare
service providers and influence of Catholic medical ethics and moral teaching
in the American system of healthcare to come will be the topic of a lecture
presented by two Indianapolis Catholic healthcare officials. Robert J. Grody
is CEO-Central Indiana Region of Sisters of St. Francis Healthcare Services and
President of St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers in Indianapolis. Sr.
Marlene Shapley is Vice President, Mission Services at St. Francis Hospital & Health Service in Indianapolis. The lecture is scheduled for Tuesday,
April 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, located at 1402 Southern Avenue in Beech Grove. The talk will last about an hour and
will be followed by an informal social time when the speakers will be available
for individual questions. Refreshments will be provided. All are invited, there
is no charge.
Divorce and Beyond – A six-week program has been scheduled beginning Tuesday,
April 22nd, through June 3, 2008 and will be held at Holy Spirit
parish Rectory, Conference Room C, 7243 E. Tenth Street. The program will
begin at 7:30 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. Topics discussed will be the process
of divorce, self image, stress, anger, blame, guilt and loneliness. The cost
of the six week session is $30.oo, which includes materials. Registration is
limited and pre-registration is required. To obtain a registration form or for
more information or to register, please contact The Office of Family Ministries
at 36-1596 or e-mail mhess@archindy.org.
Information is also available on the archdiocesan website at www.archindy.org.
Eucharistic Healing Service – Fr. Gregory Bramlage and the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal of Central Indiana invite you to a Eucharistic Healing
service on Sunday, April 27, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 1347 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, from 2-5 p.m. Join us in praising God and calling
down God’s blessings! The service includes a Eucharistic Procession; Sacrament
of Reconciliation; Praise and Worship Music; Laying on of Hands; and Prayer for
Outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Parking is behind the Catholic Center (14th and Meridian Streets). For more information, call 317-592-1992, or
e-mail ccri@inholyspirit.org, or
visit www.StNicholas-Sunman.org.
“Taste of the Woods” program is for young women, who are
sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school. They are invited to attend a
fun and interesting program on April 26, 27 hosted by the Sisters of Providence
of St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Enjoy a tour of the motherhouse, the college campus
and enjoy a chance to make new friends, have story-telling session with the
sisters, have an opportunity to learn about biomass technology, and visit White Violet Center for Eco-Justice where they will spend time with the herd of alpacas.
There is no fee for the weekend. Meals and rooms will be provided. For more
information, contact Sister Jenny Howard, vocation director at jhoward@spsmw.org or at 812-535-2897.
St. Augustine Guild will sponsor a luncheon and style show on May 7th,
benefiting The Little Sisters of the Poor in their mission of caring for the
needy elderly at St. Augustine’s home. The event, “hat’s Off the Spring” will
be held at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, Indiana. Chico’s at Clay Terrace will present its style of apparel featuring Guild members
as models. Come and bring your friends. Put a table of 10 together or bring 2
or 3 friends. All are welcome. The cost is $35.00 per person or $350.00 per
table. Social time at 11:30 a.m. followed by noon luncheon and style show. A silent auction and raffle offer a variety of items, original art, and hand
crafted works by local artisans. Reservation: Dottie Butcher at 843-0524.
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